Obituaries - July 2013

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

Gloria Elaine Tuck Bennett Funeral services for Gloria Elaine Tuck Bennett, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lynn Malone and Rev. Jonathon Bevil officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Gloria Bennett died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Avalon Place in Monroe, LA. She was born to Henry Dee and Idabelle Keltner Tuck on December 27, 1924, in Monroe, LA. She graduated from Neville High School and attended Northeast Junior College (now University of Louisiana at Monroe). Mrs. Bennett was a legal secretary and paralegal, having worked for the law firm of Theus, Grisham, Davis & Leigh for 41 years before her retirement in 1986. She loved to travel and loved her work with United Methodist Women, particularly teaching the geography studies in Conference Schools of Mission. She served as Louisiana Conference Chairman of the Wesleyan Service Guild, and held offices on the district and conference levels of United Methodist Women, her most recent office being that of Editor of the newsletter for Monroe District. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, and was proud of the fact that she was listed on the Cradle Roll of that church. She was a member of the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class, member of the Bereavement Committee, and member of Circle 6 of FUMC and the Edrith Smith Circle at McGuire UMC and treasurer of Church Women United. She was also a member of the DeNova Book Club, Ouachita Parish Republican Women's Club, and the Neville Lunch Bunch, a long time treasurer with the Twin City Ballet and served as a volunteer for Monroe's Little Theatre, AARP, Ouachita Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels, and St. Francis Medical Center Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Tuck; and her husband, Louis M. Bennett. Survivors include her brother, Clayton D. (Bill) Johnson, and his children, Veronica J. Lynch, William Johnson, and Donna Johnson of Cambridge, MA, and Joseph Johnson and his wife, Donna, of Somerville, MA; and by great nieces, Valerie and Kimberly, and great nephews, Michael, J.J., Eddy and George. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Page, Ernest St. John, Arnold Braddock, Edwin K. Theus, Jr., and Klien Crow. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA or to McGuire United Methodist Church, 2075 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time, Tuesday in the parlor of First United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 1, 2013

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

LaNesha Robinson, 30 RAY TOWN, Mo. – LaNesha Robinson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Oma G. Sanders, 83 RINGGOLD – Oma Grace Sanders, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Maud E. Sims, 71 JONESBORO – Maud Etta Sims, a retired General Motors assembly line worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Johnny W. Smith, 86 GOLDONNA – Johnny William Smith, a logger, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Yankee Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, and 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Yankee Springs Cemetery, Goldonna. Ricky F. Sugg, 25 Ricky Franklin Sugg of Monroe, a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral homee. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Pamela Temple, 46 FARMERVILLE – Pamela Temple died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mamie Williams, 70 FERRIDAY – Mamie Williams, a homemaker, died June 24. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jehovah Kingdom Hall, 6616 U.S. 84 East. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Kelly, Nancy Ruth Still : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Sims, Maud Etta:2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston. Wiltcher Sr., Jerry Lane: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary Margaret Walker Shockley A memorial service for Mary Margaret "Margie" Walker Shockley, age 82, of Lake Providence, LA will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Lake Providence, LA with Rev. Cory Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 until service time at the church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, C.H. "Whitey" Shockley; son, David Shockley; her mother, Mary Elizabeth Walker; sister, Dorothy Ryncarz. Margie was born May 6, 1931 and went to be with her heavenly father on June 30, 2013. Margie is survived by two sons, Tom Shockley and wife Debbie, Matt Shockley and wife Criss; daughter, Patricia White and husband Robert; daughter-in-law, Carol Anne Shockley; brother, Andrew Walker; and precious friends Jane and Danny Frith; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Hospital and Lake Providence Baptist Church Youth Ministry. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Published in The News Star on July 2, 2013Clara Ayres, 73 JONESBORO – Clara Ayres died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Gloria E.T. Bennett, 88 Gloria Elaine Tuck Bennett of Monroe, a retired legal secretary, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Matthew Brown, 59 Matthew Brown of Monroe, a plumber, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Monroe Annex Cemetery.

Zena Clark, 64 COLUMBIA – Zena Clark, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Alma E. Ezell, 59 HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Alma Evelyn Ezell, formerly of Jonesboro, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Francis Halterman, 61 Francis “Diane” Halterman, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Glenda F. Hunt, 66 LIBERTY – Glenda Faye Hunt, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Dodson. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Roy Jones, 76 Roy Jones of Monroe, a retired city employee, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tried Stone Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Darius W. McCarter, 37 SHREVEPORT – Darius Wayne McCarter, formerly of Ruston, a casino culinary chef, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

LaNesha Robinson, 30 RAY TOWN, Mo. – LaNesha Robinson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Oma G. Sanders, 83 RINGGOLD – Oma Grace Sanders, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Maud E. Sims, 71 JONESBORO – Maud Etta Sims, a retired General Motors assembly line worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Johnny W. Smith, 86 GOLDONNA – Johnny William Smith, a logger, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Yankee Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, and 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Yankee Springs Cemetery, Goldonna.

Ricky F. Sugg, 25 Ricky Franklin Sugg of Monroe, a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral homee. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery.

Pamela Temple, 46 FARMERVILLE – Pamela Temple died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Mamie Williams, 70 FERRIDAY – Mamie Williams, a homemaker, died June 24. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jehovah Kingdom Hall, 6616 U.S. 84 East. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Kelly, Nancy Ruth Still : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Sims, Maud Etta:2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston. Wiltcher Sr., Jerry Lane: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

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

Clark Dennis Patrick Sr., Funeral services for Clark Dennis Patrick Sr., 64, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Pentecostals of The Twin Cities. Rev. Mark Foster, Rev. Fred Foster and Rev. Keith Riley will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Clark was born January 24, 1949 in Farmerville, LA and passed away July 1, 2013 in West Monroe. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Clark was preceded in death by his parents, James and Orelle Bearden Patrick; brother, Prentice Patrick; sister, Penny Patrick Murphy. Clark is survived by his wife, Jimmie Sue Dean Patrick; daughters, Tina Patrick Ellis and husband Kevin, Denise Orelle Johnson and husband Kenny; son, Clark Dennis Patrick II and wife Chasity; granddaughters, Hanna Floyd, Carmen Floyd and Journey Patrick; grandson, Prestyn Patrick; sister, Wilma Cole; brother, Leon Patrick and wife Patricia; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews and fellow ushers at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be fellow employees of Tennessee Gas Pipeline. The family would like to thank the men of Tennessee Gas Pipeline and our church family for all of your love and support these past few months. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on July 3, 2013

Ricky Franklin Sugg Funeral services for Marine Corp Sgt. Ricky Franklin Sugg, 25, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Stowe Harbin officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery in Forest, LA. Marine Corp Sgt. Ricky Franklin Sugg was born July 22, 1987 to Curtis Sugg of Pioneer, LA, and Rufina (Pining) Laffoon of Shreveport, LA, and passed away June 29, 2013 in Monroe, LA. Sgt. Sugg proudly served our country around the world from 2009 to 2013 and was an active reserve member. He was deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq and received numerous merits and awards for taking care of his men. Sgt. Sugg was preceded in death by father, Curtis Sugg. Sgt. Sugg is survived by his mother, Rufina Laffoon; stepfather, Daniel Laffoon; aunts and uncles, Richard and Elsie Sugg, Dale and Joyce Lowery; numerous cousins; special friend, Courtney Harger; and a host of friends domestic and abroad. Pallbearers will be Andrew Albritton, Till Sugg, Thomas Sugg, Ryan Sampognaro, Luke Peveto, Stuart Hannah, Timothy Brock, and Shannon Lowery. Honorary pallbearers will be River Oaks Class of 2005 and Echo Battalion. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 3, 2013

Travis Morgan Talley Funeral services for Mr. Travis Morgan Talley, age 76, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 in the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Talley, a resident of Bastrop, LA and a medical technologist, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Mr. Talley is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, a member of Bussey Brake Bass Club and Louisiana Associational Bass Club. Mr. Talley was a United States Veteran serving in the Army. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in medical technology. He worked at Jefferson Hospital Laboratory in Pine Bluff, AR, Morehouse General Hospital Laboratory in Bastrop, LA, and St. Frances Medical Center Laboratory in Monroe, LA. Mr. Talley is preceded in death by his parents, Odie and Wilton Talley; and a baby sister, Alice Lynn Talley. Mr. Talley is survived by his wife of 47 years, Virginia Griffin Talley; brother, Thomas Glenn Talley and wife Glenda of Silver City, NM; brother-in-law Donald Griffin and wife Carolyn of Sterlington, LA; five nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; one great great nephew; numerous cousins; and beloved golden retriever, Goldielocks. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on July 3, 2013

Thomas H. Wilder Funeral Services for Thomas Hugh "Papaw" Wilder, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 4, 2013 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Dupree, Rev. Calvin Cantrell, and Rev. Perry Lassiter officiating. Interment will follow in the New Chapel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Thomas Wilder was born October 22, 1933 and passed away on July 1, 2013. He was a member and deacon of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, retired from Graphic Packaging, and a graduate of Northeast Louisiana State College (now ULM). He is preceded in death by his parents, Loice and Ella Wilder; daughter, Anne McLemore and son, Randy Wilder. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Beth Wilder; daughters, Nancy Trapp and husband, Terry and Vicki Coulter and husband, Jimmy; daughter-in-law, Lisa Wilder; twelve granddaughters; three grandsons; ten great-granddaughters; six great-grandsons; sisters, Eleanor Skov and husband, Pete, Dorothy Heacock, and Wanda Plouet and husband, Red; brother-in-law, Keith Sanford and wife, Pam, numerous nieces and nephews, a large extended family, and host of friends. Mr. Wilder's granddaughters will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to New Chapel Hill Baptist Church cemetery or building fund. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 3, 2013

Elizabeth Delores Wooten-Dickey Elizabeth Delores Wooten-Dickey, 72, a homemaker Born 3/22/1941 in Monroe, La. She went to be with The Lord 6/30/2013 at her residence in West Monroe, La. Delores loved fishing, gardening and canning. She was loved by all of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents J.E. & Juanita Wooten, husband Rocky Dickey, Grandson Michael Tanner Jr., Granddaughter Samantha Dickey and Great-granddaughter Madison Tanner. Survivors include son Robby Roberts of West Monroe, daughter Pauline Tanner of West Monroe, Granddaughters Michelle Roberts, Jamie Roberts, Rene Tanner, Brooklynn Terzolas, Maeghan Terzolas. Grandsons Paul Dunaway and Rob Roberts. Great-grandsons Drew Riggin and Tucker Dunaway, Great-granddaughter Julie Dunaway . And special friend Joe "Gene" Cox. Private Services being held. Published in The News Star on July 3, 2013

Murray Bovard, 68 JONESBORO – Murray L. “Skip” Bovard, a retired oil field worker, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in McDonald Cemetery.

Geraldine B. Brown, 79 Geraldine Bailey Brown of West Monroe, Minister of Christian Education at the House of Prayer International Church of God in Monroe, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gloria D. Brown, 83 SHREVEPORT – Gloria D. Boyette Brown, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Pearl E. Carter, 89 ARCADIA – Pearl Ellen Lorie Carter, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Alma E. Ezell, 59 FLAT ROCK, N.C. – Alma Evelyn Ezell, formerly of Eros, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Williams Cemetery, Eros. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Gloria E. Gross, 81 PIONEER – Gloria Eloise Gross, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, near Pioneer.

Georgia M. Heckard, 90 EXTENSION – Georgia M. Heckard, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Locust Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday with wake services from 7-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dannie B. Jackson, 62 EROS – Dannie Benjamin Jackson, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Frantom Chapel Cemetery, Eros.

Jerry McGraw, 36 RAYVILLE – Jerry McGraw died June 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Kermit A. Moran, 61 Kermit Albert Moran of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Clark D. Patrick Sr., 64 Clark Dennis Patrick Sr. 64 of West Monroe, an electrical technician for Tennessee Gas Pipeline, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pentecostals of The Twin Cities. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Louise Sylvester, 67 BASTROP – Louise Sylvester, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Pamela Temple, 46 FARMERVILLE – Pamela Temple, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville. No visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Annie Thompson, 72 HOLLY RIDGE – Annie Thompson, a homemaker, died June 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Rayville.

LeAnder Wilson, 54 DALLAS – LeAnder Wilson, formerly of Collinston, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mount Sinai Christian Methodist Episcopal, Collinston. Burial will be in Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Ayres, Clara : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Brown, Matthew: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Clark, Zena: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Halterman, Francis “Diane” : 1 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Jones, Roy : 11 a.m. Wednesday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Kelly, Nancy Ruth Still : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. McCarter, Darius Wayne: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Smith, Johnny William: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Yankee Springs Baptist Church. Sugg, Ricky Franklin: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Wiltcher Sr., Jerry Lane: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

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

Mildred Jeanette Oden Connor Mildred "Millie" Jeanette Oden Connor, age 65, of Jonesboro, LA, formerly of Crossett, AR, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. She was born on March 2, 1948 to her parents, Garvin L. "Jack" and Retha W. Burchfield Oden in Little Rock, AR. Mrs. Connor attended Cloverdale Assembly of God Church as a child. She was a mother, grandmama and a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, James Connor of Jonesboro, LA; one daughter, Janet Lynn Eppinette and husband, Brad, of Calhoun, LA; one son, James Edgar "Ed" Connor and wife, Kelley, of West Monroe, LA; three sisters, Jackie Mills, Sue Smith, both of Crossett, Rusty Holderfield and husband, Bud, of Rison, AR; one brother, Gary L. Oden and wife, Glenda, of Camden, AR; and five grandchildren, Nicholas, Jenna, Andrew, Savannah and Lauren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at Cloverdale Assembly of God Church with Bro. Wade Totty officiating. Interment will follow at Eden Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett. (www.jonesservice.com) Visitation will be held Thursday, July 4, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Jones Funeral Home Crossett, AR Published in The News Star on July 5, 2013

Linda D. Lambert Funeral Services for Linda D. Lambert, 62, of Eros, LA will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Thompson and Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will be held in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Linda was born on July 13, 1950 in Monroe, LA and passed away on July 2, 2013. She worked for Summer Supply for 30 years. Ms. Lambert was a loving mother, devoted care giver, and wonderful friend. Survivors include her son, Scott Lambert and wife, Gwen; daughter, Ember Ann Lambert; the love of her life, Harvey Evans; mother, Ovenia Williams; brother, Alton Bonnett; two nieces, Jessica and Jackie Bonnett; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Randy Lambert, Charlie Simpson, Shane Evans, Allen Evans, Jason Benson, and Bill Clemons. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 5, 2013

Don L. Smith Funeral services for Don L Smith of Ruston, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Southside Baptist Church in Ruston,. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jerry Key. Interment will follow in the Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Don Smith was born in Womack, LA August 20, 1928 and passed away July 2, 2013. He was a member and deacon of Southside Baptist Church. He retired after 38 years with Nabisco. He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Oma Smith; 2 brothers, 4 sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Carson Smith; daughters Donna Causey and husband Jere; Sandy Spillers and husband Nelson; 5 grandchildren, Jenny Stowell and husband Jared; Katie Causey and finance Chad Burgess; Jeremy Causey; Colby Spillers and wife Mindy; and Nikki Spillers, 3 great-grandsons Camon Stowell; Cole and Braden Spillers; numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will be Nicky Smith; Allen Smith; Jamie Gill; Rodney Dickerson; Kyle Dickerson and Henry Geter. Honary pallbearer will be Alvis Smith. Special thanks to all Don's caregivers through the years including Lynette and Perry Hawkins. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, July 5 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Memorials may be made to the Williams Syndrome Assoc and the American Lung Society. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Memorial Funeral Home Published in The News Star on July 5, 2013

James Edward Street James Edward Street, 72, a native of West Monroe, LA was born on November 17, 1940 and passed from this world to heaven on June 20, 2013 in Somers, CT. James was preceded in death by his parents, James Othel "Red" and Lillie Brown Street, brother, Bill Brown and Son, Tony Simons. Survivors: two sisters, Gloria Greer of West Monroe, LA and Carolyn Donaldson and husband, Ron of Calhoun, LA; brother, Steve Street and wife, Merry of Fountain Inn, SC; daughter-in-law, Michael Lynn Simons; 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Meggan, Sydney, and Spencer; great grandchild, Carson all of Spartanburg, SC; host of nieces and nephews spanning 3 generations and a host of friends. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Cheniere Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be prior to the service. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 5, 2013

Ruby Moore, 74 COLUMBIA – Ruby Moore, a manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Rhymes.

Robert H. Strozier, 65 FERRIDAY – Robert Hardy Strozier, a local business owner, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Comer Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.

Margie Watkins, 82 Margie Watkins of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Audrey K: 1 p.m. Sunday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Brown, Geraldine Bailey: 1 p.m. Friday, House of Prayer International Church of God, Monroe. Early, Jonterio: 10 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Ezell, Alma Evelyn: 3 p.m. Friday, Williams Cemetery, Eros. Fisher, Clifton Eugene: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Furr, Betty Bea Corley: 11 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Heckard, Georgia M.: 11 a.m. Friday, Locust Hill Baptist Church . Hill, Don: 10 a.m. Friday, Eureka Baptist Church, Gilbert. Jackson, Andrew “A.G.”: 1 p.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Dannie Benjamin: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Johnson, Lonnie Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Johnston, Preston Lee: 2 p.m. Friday, Lynn Cemetery, Archibald. Lavender, Lakita: 11 a.m. Friday, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Mack, Brenda: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. McGraw, Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Moran, Kermit Albert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Don L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Southside Baptist Church, Ruston. Temple, Pamela: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville. Thomas, J.T.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Thompson, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Wilkins, Freddie: 2 p.m. Firday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wilson, LeAnder : noon Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.

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

Florence B. Cason Florence B. Cason, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas on July 4, 2013 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Cason is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Charles D. Cason, who passed away in 2009 in West Monroe, Louisiana where they resided for 37 years prior to Mrs. Cason moving in 2010 to Houston to be close to her family. Mrs. Cason was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on April 1, 1921 to Ernest and Lily Barron. She is survived by her five children: Suzanne Morrison of Houston, Texas, Yvonne Centanni of Kingwood, Texas, Emelyn Stalnaker and husband Alan of Kingwood, Texas, Charlene Guillory and husband Mike of Houston, Texas and Robert C. Cason of North Hollywood, California. Mrs. Cason is survived by six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren all of whom reside in Texas. Mrs. Cason was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and during the past three years in Houston enjoyed many adventures with her family. Mrs. Cason was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, Louisiana. She enjoyed volunteering her time at St Francis and Glenwood hospitals in her retirement years. She also enjoyed playing golf and bridge with her many friends while living in West Monroe. Mrs. Cason will be laid to rest in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Louisiana following a family service at Klein Funeral Home in Houston, Texas. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 6, 2013

Linda Tapp Holyfield Cooper A mass celebrating the life of Linda Tapp Holyfield Cooper will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, 1050 W. Best Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Father Denzil Vithanage and Johnny Holyfield. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton, LA. Visitation will be held in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a rosary service beginning at 4:30 p.m. Linda was born in Curlew, IA and passed away on July 4, 2013 after a courageous fight with cancer. Linda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending as much time as she could with her beloved grandchildren. Linda cared about others and gave of herself freely whenever she was needed. She always had a smile on her face and she set an example of how we should all always remain positive in spite of different obstacles that we may face. Linda loved traveling, sewing and taking pictures. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Tapp and Catherine Larson Tapp, as well as, one sister, Mary Ann Tapp. Left to cherish beautiful memories of Linda is her husband, Dee Cooper; children, Tim Holyfield, Tammy Randol and husband Steve, Thomas Holyfield and Tony Holyfield and wife Michelle; two brothers, Jerry and Emmit Tapp; grandchildren, Dustin Randol, Eric Randol, Logan Holyfield, Dylan Randol, Nicholas Holyfield, Joshua Holyfield, Christopher Holyfield and Anthony Holyfield; loving cousin, Jeannie Jeffrey and numerous other relative and friends. Honoring Linda as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Eric Randol, Dustin Randol, Logan Holyfield, Nicholas Holyfield, Dylan Randol, and Joshua Holyfield. Honorary pallbearers will be: Christopher Holyfield and Anthony Holyfield. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Willis Knighton North, especially Dr. Kompelli, Dr. Forrest Wright, Dr. Feagin, the Cancer Treatment Center and Willis Knighton Hospice. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation , P.O. Box 4269, Shreveport, LA- 71134. You may offer condolences and sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com. Centuries Memorial Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star from July 6 to July 7, 2013

Preston Lee Johnston Preston Lee Johnston passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Shirley Rose Wright Johnston and Henry Alfred Johnston. Brother of Mavis J. Boney and uncle of Deborah Johnston, Linda J. Saber, Francis O'Neil, Bryan Boney and Edith Glass. Age 85, a native of Rayville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. "PJ" as he was known, served his country in the United States Navy and was a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans majoring in Accounting. He worked and retired from United Glass and China Company for many years traveling the world as their buyer. A Graveside Service was held in Rayville, LA at the Archibald Community Cemetery in Archibald, LA on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Funeral arrangements by H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, 821 Fourth St., Norco, LA. Online condolences at www.hcalexanderfuneralhome.com Published in The News Star on July 6, 2013

Margie Lee Frazier Watkins Funeral services for Margie Lee Frazier Watkins 83 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 6, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Waymond Warren. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Watkins was born February 25, 1930 in Joaquin, Texas and passed away July 4, 2013 in her home in West Monroe after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church West Monroe. She is survived by her devoted husband; Otis Watkins; daughters Carolyn Watkins Fleming and husband Wayne and Janet Watkins Dunn and husband Mike; son, Carl Henry Watkins and wife Elizabeth Guice Watkins; granddaughters Lisa Fleming Bannister and husband Dolphus, Emily Watkins and Elise Watkins; grandsons; Jon Michael Bryan and Jason Bryan; great-grandson, Morgan Kilpatrick; great-granddaughters, Carlie Bryan, AnnaClaire Lee Bannister, and Natalie Bryan; sister Peggy Taylor; sisters-in-law; Christina Frazier and Nancy Frazier; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Carl H. Watkins, Wayne Fleming, Mike Dunn, Dolphus Bannister, Jon Michael Bryan and Jason Bryan. A special thanks to Louisiana Hospice Palliative Care of Monroe and also JoAnna Kidd and Janice Alexander for loving and caring for our mother. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 pm until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 6, 2013

Austin Antley, 22 Austin Antley of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Malcolm K. Fisher, 81 VIDALIA – Malcolm K. Fisher, a retired boat captain, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rogers Cemetery, Clayton, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Toni Ford, 55 Toni Clark Ford of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Sheila Fortenberry, 65 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Sheila Rae Overby Fortenberry, a beautician, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.

Leta Kendrick, 86 FERRIDAY – Leta Kendrick died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Satuarday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner. Linda D. Lambert, 62 EROS –

Linda D. Lambert, manager of Summer Supply, died Tuesday. Services are 10:00a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

James E. Street, 72 James Edward Street, a construction consultant and a West Monroe native, died June 20. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Muhammad Umar 55 TALLULAH – Muhammad S. Umar, a mechanic, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mound Project Cemetery in Mound Projects under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Audrey K: 1 p.m. Sunday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Early, Jonterio: 10 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Fisher, Clifton Eugene: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Furr, Betty Bea Corley: 11 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Jackson, Andrew “A.G.”: 1 p.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Lonnie Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Mack, Brenda: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. McGraw, Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Moore, Ruby: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Moran, Kermit Albert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Don L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Southside Baptist Church, Ruston. Strozier, Robert Hardy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Temple, Pamela: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville. Thomas, J.T.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Thompson, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Watkins, Margie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wilson, LeAnder : noon Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.

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

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

Austin Eugene Antley Funeral services for Austin Eugene Antley, 22, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 8, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Randy Burdeaux officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Austin graduated from West Ouachita High School in 2010. He was employed with MA Mortenson Construction as a Iron Worker-Rigger and also with Marcsman Custom Guns as a gunsmith. Survivors include his parents, Lynn and Lisa Antley; sisters, Heather Barnett, Brittney Sullivan and husband Jack, Danielle Antley, Cortney Sullivan and husband Matt; nieces, Blakely Barnett, and Kennedy Sullivan; nephews, Hunter and Garrett Sullivan; grandparents, Lois Antley and Tom and Glenda Dockery; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Blake Burnett, Justin Hendrix, Jeff Mims, Chase Redding, Jason Whatley and Ethan Ford. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday July 7, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 7, 2013

Martin Keith Carson Funeral services for Martin Keith Carson of Katy, Texas will be held Monday, July 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Officiating will be Rev. Faron Rogers. Interment will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lillie, LA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Martin was born August 24, 1956 in Monroe and entered into rest July 6, 2013 in Minden. He was an accountant for Murphy Oil Corporation and a past member of Union County Election Commission. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Sadell Carson of Katy, Texas, parents Loy and Dorothy Carson of West Monroe, sons Keith Carson and wife Dani of Conway, Arkansas, Jeremy Carson and wife Patti of Vilonia, Arkansas, Jody Carson and fiancé Beth Schuller of Little Rock, Arkansas, sisters Debra Trahan of Arlington, Texas, Laurie Tannehill and husband Tom of West Monroe, Molly May and husband Tom of Owasso, Oklahoma and two grandchildren Jonathan and Kelsey Carson. Special thanks go to Gamble Hospice who lovingly and tenderly cared for Martin. Memorials may be made to: Operation Christmas Child, c/o Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 S. West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730, Zabbaleen Mission, c/o Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, or Gamble Hospice, 203 Pearl Street, Minden, LA, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA Published in The News Star on July 7, 2013

Robert F. Pirtle Funeral services for Mr. Robert F. "Bobby" Pirtle, age 59, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, July 8, 2013 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Campanale and Rev. Ray Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Pirtle, a retired employee at International Paper Company and member of Green Acres Baptist Church, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He was an avid golfer, loved gardening and making others laugh. He also served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Benni Kay Pirtle; daughters, Ashley H. Pirtle of West Monroe, LA, Brycelyn M. Pirtle of Bastrop, LA; son, James A. Pirtle III and wife Kristian of Bastrop, LA; granddaughter, Kameron Pirtle of Bastrop, LA; brother, Billy Bryce Pirtle of North Fork, VA; mother-in-law, Dorothy Olds of Bastrop, LA; aunt, Barbara Malmay and husband Tommy of West Monroe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Pirtle is preceded in death by his parents, Bryce and Helen Pirtle; brothers, James "Jimmy" Pirtle and Johnny Pirtle. Pallbearers will be James Pirtle, Griffin Pirtle, Mike Malmay, Daniel Fuller III, Thomas Dean and Alex Lord. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on July 7, 2013

Claxton Herbert Wactor Funeral services for Claxton Herbert Wactor, age 89, of Oak Grove, LA, will be 10:00AM, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Oak Grove with Rev. Jimbo Herring officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove City Cemetery. Service are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Pollard Wactor; great-grandson, Richard "Aaron" Bergandi; parents, Colie Holmes Wactor and Mable Trull Wactor; sister, Grace James; brother, Preston Wactor. Claxton is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Mizell and husband Larry of Alamogordo, NM; son, Ken Keiffer Wactor of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Letrice "Lee" Cedotal and husband Robert of Simsboro, LA; 11 grandchildren, Pam Olson, Phil Mizell, Sarah Wilson, Jeremy Mizell, Preston Keiffer Wactor, Claxton Wactor, Anita Cedotal, Robert Cedotal Jr., Melody Cedotal, Deborah Bricklen, David Cedotal; 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Simmons of Houston, TX. Pallbearers will be family. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on July 7, 2013

Jerry A. Bamburg, 69 CALHOUN – Jerry Authur Bamburg, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Luna Assembly of God. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Diana Caldwell, 76 Diana Caldwell, of West Monroe, the director of Our House Help Teens, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clyde R. Delaney, 73 JONESVILLE – Clyde Rufus Delaney died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

E. Marie Harris, 84 OLLA – E. Marie Harris, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Leta Kendrick, 86 FERRIDAY – Leta Kendrick, 86, died Friday. Services were held Saturday. Burial was in South Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Audrey K: 1 p.m. Sunday, Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Thomas, J.T.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.

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

Austin Eugene Antley, 22 Austin Eugene Antley, of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church . Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Diana Caldwell, 76 Diana Caldwell, of West Monroe, the director of Our House Help Teens, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jerrold Glen Clemens, 70 PHOENIX – Jerrold Glenn Clemens, a mechanic in the furnace industry, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Marie H. Harris, 84 OLLA – Marie H. Harris, a retired merchant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Olla. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Monday to service time at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Era Caskey Sanderlin, 95 JONESBORO – Era Caskey Sanderlin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southside Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home . Burial will be in the Friendship Baptist Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged Jerry Authur Bamburg: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Luna Assembly of God, Luna. Thomas, J.T.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.

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

Pat Bolden Geis Funeral services for Pat Bolden Geis will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Officiating will be Dr. Bill Robertson, Rev. Ben Jordan, and Dr. Jimmy Brossette. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery, Forest Lawn addition in Pine Bluff, Arkansas under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Pat was born July 25, 1935 in Rison, AR and passed away July 6, 2013 after a brief illness in Minden Medical Center in Minden. Pat was not only a faithful wife but also a faithful pastor's wife for 48 years; her special ministry was to numerous boys and girls that she and her husband pastored. Her parents Burless and Zera Bolden and sister Emmeraline Jones Gibbs preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Rev. Everett Geis, Sr., son Rev. Everett Geis, Jr. and wife Malea, grandson Trent Geis, sisters Bernice Riggins of Pine Bluff, AR, Nadine Jones of Rison, AR, brother James O. Bolden of Pine Bluff, AR and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA Published in The News Star on July 8, 2013

Susan Day Hoyt It is with the deepest of sorrows that the family of Susan Day Hoyt, 26, announces her passing on Thursday, July 4, 2013 in West Monroe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church of Ville Platte. Rite of Committal will follow in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Father Mitchell Guidry will be officiating the services. A gifted artist and writer, Susan was a vivacious young woman with a bright smile and beautiful spirit; she was quick with a kind word and her sweet disposition was absolutely contagious. She will be deeply mourned by her devoted parents: Nanette (Nancy) Ludeau of Ville Platte and Allen and Mary Jo Hoyt of Cheneyville. Her memory will most certainly be cherished by her siblings: Terry Hoyt of Lake Hughes, CA, Andrew Hoyt of Cheneyville, Matthew Nugent of Cheneyville, Kasey Cagle and her husband, Josh of West Monroe, Claire LeMoine of Ocean Springs, CA. and Bonnie Nugent Gremillion and her husband, Blake of Pineville. She also leaves behind several loving aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Susan will be fondly remembered by all whom were lucky enough to have crossed paths with her during her all too short journey. Susan was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School of Ville Platte and the University of Louisiana in Monroe. She resided in Monroe where she shared her home with the loves of her life, Tommy Sanson and his son, Aidan. She now joins in Heaven, her grandparents: J. L. and Rosemary Ludeau and Wilbur "Bill" and Geraldine "Jerry" Roy Hoyt; they surely await her arrival with open arms and joyous hearts. At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church beginning at 12:00 P.M. Sunday, July 7, 2013 and will continue until the time of the service. Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or leave words of comfort for Susan's family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com. Published in The News Star on July 8, 2013

James "Red" Mayo Funeral services for James "Red" Mayo, 71, of Natchez, who died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at University Medical Center in Jackson, will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Jefferson Street United Methodist Church with Rev. John Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at the Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday at Laird Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the church. Mr. Mayo was born October 23, 1941 in Rayville, LA, the son of James Calvin Mayo and Emma Heyward Clack Mayo. He moved to Natchez in 1964, where he became involved in the Oil and Gas Industry and worked for Biglane Operating Company for 43 ½ years for which he truly loved. He was co-sponser of White Whirlwind hot air ballon. He served his country in the U. S. Army and was an active member of Jefferson Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Millicent Hamacher Mayo, one son, Monty Mayo and wife Monica LeBlanc Mayo of Natchez, one daughter, Mona Mayo Griffin and husband Brian of Mobile, AL. Five grandchildren: Lawson, Hadley and Emma Griffin of Mobile, AL and Kate and Liza Mayo of Natchez. One brother, Claxton Mayo and wife Carolyn Marks Mayo of Monroe, LA and special nieces and nephew: Tracie Mayo Mathieu of Little Rock, AR, Leah Mayo Liner of Monroe, LA and Claxton Mark Mayo of Monroe, LA. Laird Funeral Home Natchez, MS Published in The News Star on July 8, 2013Kyilee R. Anderson, infant BASTROP – Kyliee Raye Anderson, the infant daughter of Ideisha Hampton and Kendrick Anderson, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Norman B. Chappell, 83 MINDEN – Norman Brooks Chappell, formerly of Transylvania, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and noon Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Edith Conner, 82 VICKSBURG, Miss. – Edith Conner, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Leroy Dotson, 80 BEE BAYOU – Leroy Dotson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Toni Ford, 55 Toni Clark Ford of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ruby Haynes, 84 BASTROP – Ruby Haynes, a homemaker, died July 2. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Charlotte Hearne, 79 FARMERVILLE – Charlotte Hearne, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Brenda Jones, 52 BASTROP – Brenda Jones, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Margaret L. King, 84 FARMERVILLE – Margaret Louise King, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery.

Edna Kottenbrook, 94 Edna “Sapphire” Kottenbrook of West Monroe, a retired cashier, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at McCormick Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fannie M. Little, 86 HOUSTON – Fannie Mae Little, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maurice Raphael, 93 BASTROP – Maurice Raphael, retired merchant at Seligman’s Inc., died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mildred Sullivan, 86 WINNSBORO – Mildred Sullivan, a former employee of the Franklin Parish Tax Assessor’s Office, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Louise Sylvester, 67 BASTROP – Louise Sylvester, a homemaker, died June 30. Services are noon Thursday at Greater First Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery.

Bobby J. Tullos, 77 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Bobby Joe Tullos, a rural mail carrier, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Lake Providence City Cemetery.

Claxton H. Wactor, 89 OAK GROVE – Claxton Herbert Wactor, former owner of Wactor's Gin, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Woodrow Wilson, 89 BASTROP – Woodrow Wilson, an attorney and retired city judge, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Previously Acknowledged Bamburg, Jerry Authur:10 a.m. Tuesday, Luna Assembly of God, Luna. Sanderlin, Era Caskey:10 a.m. Tuesday, Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Thomas, J.T.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.

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

Ben Russell Laney, Sr. Memorial services for Ben Russell Laney, Sr., 66, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 11, 2013 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Marcelle Crow and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Mr. Laney passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Avalon Place in Monroe, LA. As a veteran, he served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Supervisor from Delta Airlines then later as a Regional Manager from ASA. He was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. He was also an avid fisherman and was a member of Black Creek Hunting Club. Mr. Laney was preceded in death by his parents, James Laney and Mildred Moore Laney. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Micki Ragus Laney; children, Brandy Laney Kassis and husband Nicholas, Ben "B.J." Laney, Jr., Jacob Ragus Laney; brother, James Laney and wife Dell; three grandchildren, Sara Noel Hanson, Hanna Lee Adkins, Samuel Young; great grandson, Aiden Lee Hanson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Thursday at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Monroe Kidney Center, Renal Associates of Monroe, Dr. Shafiei, and his staff. Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation , 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 10, 2013

Maurice Raphael Funeral services for Maurice Raphael, 93, of Bastrop and Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Rosena Chapel at the Monroe Jewish Cemetery on Manassas Street with Rabbi Marshall Klaven officiating. Interment will follow in the Jewish Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Maurice Raphael died peacefully at home on July 8th, 2013; loving and beloved husband of Phyllis S. (Phrose) Raphael for 68 years; adored father of Nanette (Mel) Cohen, Elaine (Gus) Kuhn, and Alan S. Raphael; devoted grandfather of the late Jonathan Cohen, Jason (Amy) Cohen, Amy (Brian) Katz, Gina Kuhn, and David Kuhn; cherished great-grandfather of Taylor, Grayson and Samantha Rose Cohen; brother-in-law, Joseph M. Schendle. He is also survived by numerous caring and attentive nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Anna Raphael of Monroe; brother, Dr. Mortimer (Carol) Raphael of Monroe; in-laws, Jacob and Helen Grace Seligman and Miriam S. Schendle, all of Bastrop. Maurice was born on June 27th, 1920, in Arkansas City, AR, and lived with his parents and brother there and in other small towns around the ArkLaMiss. He met his future wife, Phyllis Rose Seligman, when, at the age of 8, he and his family moved to Bastrop. Maurice graduated as Salutatorian in 1936 from Jonesboro-Hodge High School, where he was president of his class, a member of the J-H High School Band, the Annual Staff, and the Library Club. Maurice attended Louisiana Tech for 2 years, and then transferred to LSU Baton Rouge, from which he graduated in 1940. In early 1941, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and was commissioned at Quantico, Virginia, into the Fifth Regiment, First Marine Division. During WWII, he participated in the original landing at Guadalcanal on August 2nd, 1942, and later served at Cape Gloucester, Talasea, New Britain, and in Australia and New Zealand. He ended his military career as a Major in the USMC Reserves. On April 14th, 1945, Maurice and Phrose were married in Bastrop, LA, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Seligman. The couple lived on the Marine Corps base in Camp LeJuene until Maurice was mustered out, at which point the couple moved back to Bastrop, and Maurice joined his father-in-law, Hyman S. Seligman, and his two brothers-in-law, Jacob Seligman and Joe Schendle, as partners in Seligman's Inc. The downtown department store sat right on the square, and Maurice spent the next nearly 40+ years as a fixture in the retail life of Seligman's, Inc., and in the city life of Bastrop, LA. After his retirement in 1988, the Raphaels traveled the world, and spent time with their family and friends. Over the years, Maurice was an active member of Silver Waters Girl Scout Council, a Charter Member of The Lion's Club, Temple B'Nai Israel (Monroe, LA), the Henry S. Jacobs Camp and Morehouse Country Club. The family wishes to express its deep affection for and abiding thanks to the round-the-clock sitters who helped make his last years comfortable: Glenda Theus, Brenda Badger, Linda Badger and Janice Morehead. Visitation will be held at the Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, 71203 on Wednesday, July 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Temple B'Nai Israel, the Henry S. Jacobs Camp, or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 10, 2013

Bryson Albritton, 91 FARMERVILLE – Bryson Albritton, a sales manager, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Daniel V. Bareswill, 51 FARMERVILLE – Daniel Vincent Bareswill, Fed Ex delivery driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Marcia L. Clay, 58 Marcia Louise Clay of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are private with arrangements under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Nora E. Hood, 88 Nora E. Hood, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at North Monroe Baptist Church Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ruth Huddleston, 71 JONESBORO – Ruth Huddleston died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion's Rest Cemetery, near Jonesboro.

Louis O. Thomas, 85 Louis Opal Sandiford Thomas of Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died Monday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert Watts, 77 Robert E. “Bob” Watts of West Monroe, a medical technologist, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Frank W. Wilson, 89 BASTROP – Frank Woodrow Wilson, an attorney and retired city court judge, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be private for the family at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Mattie M. Wyatt, 88 JONESBORO – Mattie May Wyatt, formerly of Chatham, died July 3. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in St. Clair Cemetery, Chathamg's Funeral Home of Ruston.

Previously Acknowledged Chappell, Norman Brooks : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Ford, Toni Clark : 11 a.m. Friday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. King, Margaret Louise: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zion Hill Baptist Church. Kottenbrook, Edna “Sapphire”: 11 a.m. Wednesday, McCormick Cemetery, West Monroe. Sylvester, Louise: noon Thursday, Greater First Church of God in Christ. Thomas, J.T.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Tullos, Bobby Joe: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

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

Daniel "Vince" Bareswill Funeral services for Mr. Daniel "Vince" Bareswill will be 10am Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe with Bro. Wesley Morrison and Bro. Jeff Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the funeral home. Mr. Bareswill was born on June 18, 1962 in Monroe, LA to the union of Wayne Bareswill and Gayle Wilbanks Bareswill and passed from this life on July 8, 2013 in Monroe, LA at the age of 51. He was a resident of Rocky Branch and was employed as a Fed Ex delivery driver. Survivors include his parents, Wayne & Gayle Bareswill; one sister, Deborah Pace; three aunts, Wanda Platt & husband Jerry of West Monroe, Norma Moses of West Monroe, Francis Myer of Shreveport, and one niece, Betsy Fletcher & husband Patrick; One great nephew, Evan Fletcher and a host of cousins and friends. Online guestbook at griffinfuneralhome.net Published in The News Star on July 11, 2013

John Miller Futch Funeral services will be held for John Miller Futch, 88, at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, July 12, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Arcadia. The interment will follow at the Arcadia Cemetery. Rev. Jeff Hoffman will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for visitation on Thursday, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. John Miller Futch was born September 24, 1924, in Lillie, Louisiana, to Robert Kilgore Futch and Olivia Farrar Futch. He died July 9, 2013, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Ruth Patterson Futch: his three daughters, Jan Johnson, of Shreveport; Patsy Futch of Flower Mound, Texas; Keelie Ferguson and husband Michael, of Argyle, Texas; his three sons, Steven Futch and fiancee Linda Stamper, of Shreveport; Douglas Futch and wife Dianne, of Arcadia; and Lee Futch and wife Diane, of Arcadia, as well as numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA Published in The News Star on July 11, 2013

Estelle Spillers Hearne Funeral services for Estelle Spillers Hearne, 79, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 12, 2013, at West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church. Services will be officiated by Rev. Jerry Salisbury. Interment will follow at Aulds Chapel Cemetery near Downsville, LA under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hearne was born in Calhoun, LA on November 2, 1933 and passed away on July 8, 2013. She was a member of West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Melvin Spillers and James "Bogie" Hearne along with one brother, Cloyd Lenard. She leaves a legacy of love behind with her four sons, Arvelle Spillers & Kathy, Roger Spillers, Donny Spillers & Joyce, Jackie Spillers & Gail; one daughter, Charlotte Beetz & Howard; three brothers, Bob Lenard & Mary, Leon Lenard & Evelyn, Floyd Lenard & Linda; one sister, Priscilla Nugent & Richard; one sister-in-law, Barbara Lenard; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gary Lindsay, Dakota Beetz, Jay Spillers, Kenneth Miller Jr, Rawls Dupree Jr, & Cody Gilbert. Honorary pallbearer will be Cobey Oliver. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm, Thursday, July 11, 2013 at West Monroe Methodist Protestant 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 July 11, 2013

Dear friends and family, It is with a heavy heart that I write this message, to express my sincere thankfulness to have such a strong support system, as I have mourned my son, Sgt. Ricky Frank Sugg. God has truly blessed me with having each one of you around me in this trying time. I am grateful to every one that expressed their concern, and for all the prayers. I ask that you continue to lift my family and me up in prayer. For all the monetary donations, thank you for your support. No parent ever expects to bury a child, so the financial assistance is truly appreciated. To everybody who visited and our church friends who prepared food, I appreciate your help. To the friends who traveled so far to attend the service and funeral, it was a comfort to know you were there. A special thank you to Mike and Yoli Vehonsky for their hospitality, hosting my husband Daniel and me. Thank you to Janet Simon for collecting funds for us, which we truly appreciate, since my son did not have insurance. Thank you to my "family" at the Philippine-Association of Northeast Louisiana. To the River Oaks High School class of 2005, my son was proud to be a part of your school, and I was glad to see everyone who came to show support. To the Marines, thank you for honoring your brother in service. Thank you to the pallbearers who gave my son a dignified burial. Thank you to Ricky Frank's girlfriend, Courtney. I hope we can continue to stay strong during this difficult time. For all of you who showed your sympathy and support in all these ways, and for even more that I don't have time to mention-- please accept my heartfelt gratitude. Losing Ricky Frank has been difficult, and I could not be strong without you. Thank you for thinking of me at this time of great loss. It truly means a lot that you are here for me. Love, Pining & Daniel Laffoon, Mother and Step-father of Sgt. Ricky Frank Sugg, U.S. Marine Corps Daniel Laffoon, Step-father Published in The News Star on July 11, 2013

Frank Woodrow Wilson Lifelong Bastrop resident Frank Woodrow ("Woody") Wilson passed from this life on July 8, 2013. Funeral services will on Friday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, in Bastrop, Louisiana, where he was a longstanding member. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. immediately prior to the service. Serving as pallbearers are his son-in-law, Rick Revels, his two grandsons, Will and John Revels, Rodney Dew, Larry Friday, and Ralph Allen, his nephew. Honorary pallbearers are E.L. Gladney III, Bill Ferschoff, Bernie Turner, James Bonsall, and James Adams. Wilson was born on November 29, 1923 to Frank Levi Wilson and wife, Lila Gibbs. After graduating from Bastrop High School, he attended what is now the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Wilson spent his entire life in service to his community, his state, and his country. He proudly served as an officer in the United States Navy until his discharge following the end of World War II. Thereafter, he attended LSU Law School, graduating in 1949. He returned to Bastrop where he established a successful law practice in which he remained actively engaged until his death. He was honored to serve in the Louisiana Legislature as a state representative. In 1960, he was elected city judge of Bastrop, Louisiana, a position he proudly held for 24 years. In addition to his legal work, he enjoyed real estate development, including the creation of several residential subdivisions in Bastrop, most notably, Space Estates Subdivision located off Cooper Lake Road, where he resided from 1967 until he left this plane. His community service was not only political. He was a long time member of the local Lion's Club and contributed to its charitable activities. He was a deacon in the First Baptist Church of Bastrop and very active in church affairs his entire life. He loved tennis and travel, and participated in both whenever he could. Wilson is survived by three daughters, Carole Wilson of Bastrop, Cecille Revels and her husband Rick Revels of Lafayette, and Kathy Wilson of Austin, Texas; and, two grandchildren, Will Revels and wife Christy Fitch of Raleigh, North Carolina, and John Revels of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by his nephew, Ralph Allen and wife Linda of Huntsville, Alabama, and his niece, Beverly Allen, of Panama. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 60 years, Mary Bradshaw Wilson, his son, Shawn Stephen Wilson, and his sister, Isabel Wilson Allen. The family wishes to specially thank Dr. Carter Cox for his kind and expert medical service through the years. In addition, the family wishes to acknowledge the many years of devoted, loving and compassionate care given by Carole Wilson to her parents. www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, Louisiana Published in The News Star on July 11, 2013

Bryson Albritton, 91 FARMERVILLE – Bryson Albritton, a sales manager, died Sunday. Services are noon Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.

Kyilee R. Anderson, infant BASTROP – Kyilee Raye Anderson, the infant daughter of Ideisha Hampton and Kendrick Anderson, died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Billy R. Baker, 54 OAK GROVE – Billy Ray Baker, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Harvest Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Lewis Bates, 60 BASTROP – Lewis Bates, a barber, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Leroy Danzie, 77 JACKSONVILLE, Fla – . Leroy Danzie, formerly of Monroe, a mechanic, died July 1. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home.

Bernard Gilbert, 64 BASTROP – Bernard Gilbert, a correctional officer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Jesse Graves, 49 OAK GROVE – Jesse Graves died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Fannie S. Harper, 88 JONESBORO – Fannie Marie Smith Harper died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Gayla Traina Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home.

Ruby Haynes, 84 BASTROP – Ruby Haynes, a homemaker, died July 2. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Association Building. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Eugene Howard, 84 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Eugene Howard, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Sweet Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Nettie Jacobs, 91 WINNSBORO – Nettie Jacobs, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church. Wake is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Brenda Jones, 52 BASTROP – Brenda Jones, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mounds Cemetery, Bonita.

Earl Lee Knox, 72 Earl Lee Knox of West Monroe, general contractor, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Ben R. Laney Sr., 66 Ben Russell Laney Sr. of Monroe, a retired ASA regional manager, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Ester Menyweather, 52 Ester Menyweather of Monroe, a sitter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Larry Mixon, 70 Larry “Mike” Mixon of West Monroe, an electrical engineer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Maurice

Raphael, 93 Maurice Raphael of Monroe, formerly of Bastrop, co-owner of Seligman’s Inc, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday in the Rosena Chapel at the Jewish Cemetery. Burial will be in the Jewish Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie M. Robinson, 43 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Willie Mae Robinson, formerly of Winnsboro, a nurse’s assistant, died June 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Morning Star/Pleasant Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Mildred Sullivan, 86 WINNSBORO – Mildred Sullivan, a tax assessor clerk, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Louise Sylvester, 67 BASTROP – Louise Sylvester, a homemaker, died June 30. Services are noon Thursday at Greater First Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Zeke E. Tettleton, 80 FARMERVILLE – Zeke E. Tettleton, a retired banker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Lois Thomas, 85 Lois Thomas of Monroe, a retired telephone operator for BellSouth and a bookkeeper, died Monday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at New Winnsboro Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Salonia P. Thomas, 100 WINNSBORO – Salonia P. Thomas, a homemaker, died July 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Aaron White Sr., 66 BASTROP – Aaron White Sr., a paper mill worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Willie Young, 86 Willie Young of Calhoun, a truck driver, died July 4. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged Bareswill, Daniel Vincent : 10 a.m. Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ford, Toni Clark : 11 a.m. Friday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Hood, Nora E. : 2 p.m. Thursday, North Monroe Baptist Church Chapel, Monrne. Huddleston, Ruth : 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. King, Margaret Louise: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zion Hill Baptist Church. Thomas, Louis Opal Sandiford: 9 a.m. Thursday, New Winnsboro Cemetery Wilson, Frank Woodrow: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

Benny R. Bryan Funeral Services for Benny R. Bryan, 71, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Christ Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Tom Lowe and Rev. John Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Benny was born in Philadelphia, MS on June 10, 1942 and passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 10, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He retired from General Motors after 27 years of dedicated service. Benny is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Jessie Bryan; brothers, Harston Bryan and wife, Francis, Reabon Bryan and wife, Christine, Joe Bryan and Billy Bryan; father-in-law, John P. Rieger, Sr.; mother-in-law, Lonie Bradshaw Rieger and his brother-in-laws, Jimmy Wilkerson, Gordon Long, and Marlin Williams. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Jane Rieger Bryan; son, Craig Bryan and wife, Tamara; daughter, Sheila Netherland and husband, B.R.; grandchildren, Bryan Netherland, Stevan Bryan, Heather Bryan, and Abigail Bryan; sister, Lois Williams; brother-in-laws, John P. Rieger, Jr. and wife, Loudell, Dale Rieger and wife, Pat, Marvin Rieger and wife, Doris, Darvin Rieger; sister-in-laws, Vada Wilkerson, Evelyn Long, Tincy Woodall; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Benny loved his family very much. He loved spending time with his family, working in the yard, fishing and hunting. He will be dearly missed but it is a comfort to know that he is celebrating in Heaven. Pallbearers will be Stevan Bryan, Charles Bryan, Jesse Sellers, J.P. Rieger, III., Michael Graves, and Jamie Swain. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Bryan and Jose Mercardo. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 12, 2013 at Christ Church in West Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend a very special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett and Dr. Dean Stockstill for their continuing great care and support of our family. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 12, 2013

Larry "Mike" Mixon Depending on when you met him, you may have known him as Larry, or you may have known him as "the real Mike Scott". He began, though, as Larry Madison Mixon; born to Herbert & Melba Mixon of Atlanta, LA on November 28, 1942. Raised on "Mixon Hill" as an only child, he was molded into a hard worker watching his father make a living as a carpenter. He was taught respect, love, and southern etiquette by his mother, an accomplished school teacher. There were many cherished memories of time spent in Lafayette, New Orleans & Monroe with "the blood" - his cousins John Baxter, Joe Herpin & Carolyn Carter. Many nights spent on the farm listening to WLAC AM on a crystal radio fueled his passion for something he couldn't learn behind a plow - music! After returning from a year at Chamberlain Hunt Military Academy and then graduating from Atlanta High School, he set out for Memphis, TN to learn about radio. He returned to Monroe where he attended Northeast Louisiana State College and worked as a disc jockey - enter Mike Scott. This time afforded him countless opportunities to meet and learn from musicians from Elvis Presley to Willie Nelson to James Brown. Soon his passion and talent for live music out shined spinning albums and he embarked on a music career as a bass player. Touring all across North America, he performed with legends such as Michael Landon, Roy Clark, Jody Miller, George Lindsey and The Hager Twins. In 1973 he caught the eye of a beautiful young brunette, and soon she had his heart. After a rigorous screening by her five very large brothers, Margie French became his wife. Not only did he gain a wife, but he also gained the siblings he always wanted - the late Carl French, Luke French, Steve French, JoAnne Hagan, Lizz King, Donald French, Dennis French, and their families. The newlyweds continued on the adventure of his music career until the birth of their son, Derek. His desire to stay home and be a father overcame his love of music. He began working at the GM Plant in Monroe where he made many lasting friends. Soon they welcomed a baby girl, Misti. After leaving GM, he worked as an electrical engineer in the booming Louisiana oil patch, making frequent trips home to be with his young family. Throughout the next 30 years, Larry continued to work as an engineer, building a successful contracting company, Mixon Hill Electric. He eventually settled into the automotive industry where he worked in many different capacities and locations. In all of the positions he held over those years, he served with excellence, always seeking to improve processes and learn from those around him. But all of the passion he held for music, combined with the knowledge he acquired in work could not have prepared him for the three granddaughters that would melt his heart. After giving Misti in marriage to Joel Stone of West Monroe, they blessed him with Ema, and later Ellie - baby blondes that loved their "Mike" with whole hearts. Derek moved to Nashville, TN to pursue his own musical career and married Andrea Stigleman. Just three years ago they welcomed into the world beautiful Vivian; whose big brown eyes captivated Mike from the start. So whether you knew him as Larry or Mike, odds are you learned something from him in the time you spent with him. A firm handshake, a determination to live life to the fullest, an expectation of excellence (from himself and from those around him), and a love of music and family - these are the things we take from him. Because of how he so intensely engaged everyone around him, many of the friends he had in life would consider him to be a brother (including one very special red-headed "sister", Rosie). Even his 95 year old mother-in-law, Juanita French, always thought of him as a son rather than a son-in-law. The last weeks of his life were spent with countless visits from friends he made throughout his journey, sharing stories and memories. On July 9, 2013 he slipped from the hand of his adored wife of nearly 40 years, and entered the arms of his loving Savior. You are invited to join with family and friends Friday, July 12, from 5 - 8 p.m. in West Monroe, LA at Mulhearn's Funeral Home to tell stories and remember all of the things we love about Larry. We will celebrate this life well-lived on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Mulhearn's West Monroe Chapel. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 12, 2013

Samuel Poole "Sammy" Riser Samuel Poole "Sammy" Riser, 71, a life-long resident of Lincoln Parish, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, July 10. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday July 14, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Choudrant with the Rev. David Harrell officiating. Interment will follow at Riser Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel. Born Feb. 13, 1942, and a fifth generation of pioneer Lincoln Parish settlers, Sammy grew up in Ruston and never lived outside of the parish. He was currently residing on original family property in Choudrant. Always deeply concerned about the betterment of Lincoln Parish, Sammy served many years as a reserve deputy with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office, was the 2013 recipient of the Lifetime Service Award presented by the Lincoln Parish Chapter of the Louisiana Farm Bureau "in appreciation for over 20 years of dedication and loyalty," worked locally with the Trailblazers to encourage recycling and conservation of natural resources, was past president of the Lincoln Parish Chapter of the Cattleman's Association and served on the Board of the Culbertson Water System. Above all, Sammy leaves a legacy of caring, compassion and kindness. He never met a man he didn't like or a stray dog he could leave behind. As one classmate put it, "He had a song in his heart and a smile on his face his whole life. The world would be so much better off if it were full of people like Sammy Riser." A member of the First Baptist Church of Choudrant, Sammy was a 1960 graduate of Ruston High School and then earned a BS degree from Louisiana Tech University where he later returned to serve as manager of the Louisiana Tech farm for 25 years, from 1978 until retirement in 2003. Sammy is survived by his wife of 49 years, Golda Pray Riser; sons, Wynne and wife Jennifer of Choudrant and Conrad of Choudrant; daughters Eve and Keith Peden of Pearland, Tex., and Sandi and Ernie Holder of Kannapolis, NC; sister Kay and Keith Prince of Ruston; grandchildren Tucker and Peyton Riser, Logan, Devin, Chase and Jesse Peden, and Colby, Stormi and Kassidi Holder, and great grandchild Presley Peden. He is also survived by an aunt, Lurline Riser Farmer of Ruston; niece Emery (Eric)Wilkerson of Ruston, nephew Gavin Smith of Dallas, Tex., great nephew Hudson Wilkerson and great niece Harper Wilkerson, along with several cousins and a multitude of wonderful friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Poole Riser and Frances Templeton Riser. Pallbearers will be: Waggner Russell, Eric Wilkerson, Gavin Smith, Greg Duncan, Bo Riser and Jay Riser. Honorary pallbearers will be: Gerald Bartlett, Brooks Bryant, V.A. Hennan, Haskell McClinton, Fred Lamar, Lamar Spillers, Larry Baker, Wallace Martin, Edwin Davis, Donnie Brown, John Porter and Billy Moon. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Choudrant P.O. Box 217 Choudrant, LA 71227 or to Riser Cemetery 4508 South Vienna Ruston, LA 71270. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on July 12, 2013

Zeke E. Tettleton Funeral services for Mr. Zeke E. Tettleton, 80 of Farmerville, LA, will be held Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Farmerville. Officiating will be Rev. Kurt Auger, Rev. Roger Johnson, and Rev. David Martin. Visitation will be held Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Church. Interment will be held at Farmerville City Cemetery in Farmerville. Mr. Tettleton was born on September 1, 1932 in Farmerville, LA, and passed away on July 9, 2013 in West Monroe, LA He was a lifelong resident of Farmerville, LA. Zeke graduated from Farmerville High School, LA. Tech University and La. State University. While earning his education, he was actively involved in the automobile business. Following graduation, two years was spent in the U.S. Army with approximately half of that time in Etain, France. Upon receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces, Zeke returned to Farmerville and became active for approximately seven years as part owner and assisting in the management of Farmerville Manufacturing Company and producer of Yellow Pine Lumber. In 1962 he purchased a local insurance business which later became known as United Insurance Agency on November 1, 1964. At this time, Zeke became an employee of the Farmerville Bank, which later became known as First United Bank. He served in various capacities including President and CEO and a member of the board of directors until a merger was formed with Community Trust Bank on December 16, 2005. He then served as an employee and board member until retiring June 30, 2006. He was active for many years in a number of Civic and Professional Associations including the Louisiana Bankers Association, the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, and Farmerville Lions Club. Zeke was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Farmerville. He served as a Sunday school teacher, church treasurer, and deacon. He was truly devoted to the Lord, his family, and his community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Girlton Odom Tettleton and sister- in- law Kathy E. Tettelton. He is survived by his wife of fifty seven years Betty Jo Giles Tettleton of Farmerville, LA; son, Tim E. Tettleton and wife Tory of Farmerville, LA; grandson, Parker Tettleton of Portland, OR; brother, Robert L.Tettleton and wife Mary Sue, of Oxford, MS; Danny O. Tettleton of Farmerville, LA; sister, Jo Mary Smith, of Monroe, LA; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Don Wilkes, Mayor Stein Baughman Jr., Donnie Gates, Judge Jay McCallum, Fred Stewart, and Scotty Aulds. Honorary Pallbearers will be First Baptist Church Deacons, Men's Bible Class, Gary Cobb, Kerry Hill, Thomas Wade, and Steve Post. Special thanks to Union General Hospital; Dr. Steven Unkel; Special Caregivers: Doris Fields, Reggie Jackson, and Alberta Maltee. The family asks that any memorials be made to First Baptist Church or charity of donors choice. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on July 12, 2013

Raleigh T. Bennett, 83 WINNSBORO – Raleigh Talbert Bennett, a retired bank teller, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lone Cedar Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lone Cedar Cemetery

Boots Carroll, 86 WISNER – Boots Carroll, a retired bank teller, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Edith Conner, 82 VICKSBURG, Miss. – Edith Conner, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery, Ferriday.

Earl Ezell, 91 CROWVILLE – Earl Ezell, a farmer, died Thursday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Saturday in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 8-9 a.m. Saturday at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

John Ray Green, 47 John Ray Green of Monroe, a custodian, died July 5. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Harvest Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Hodge E. Hammons, 78 JONESBORO – Hodge Elmer Hammons, a machinist, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sweetwater Cemetery, Quitman.

Juanita B. Martin, 91 FERRIDAY – Juanita Burrough Martin died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Young’s Funeral Home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Mary B. Rhodes, 85 MORGAN CITY – Mary Bryant Rhodes, a retired registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Mausoleum.

Samuel P. Riser, 71 CHOUDRANT – Samuel P. "Sammy" Riser died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in Riser Cemetery, Ruston.

Willie P. Roberts, 83 WINNFIELD – Willie Pauline Roberts, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged Albritton, Bryson : noon Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Baker, Billy Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Harvest Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove. Danzie, Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Ford, Toni Clark : 11 a.m. Friday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Harper, Fannie Marie Smith : 11 a.m. Friday, Gayla Traina Cemetery. Haynes, Ruby: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Howard, Eugene : 1 p.m. Friday, Sweet Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Jacobs, Nettie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church. Jones, Brenda : 2 p.m. Saturday, St Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Knox, Earl Lee: 10 a.m. Friday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Robinson, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Sullivan, Mildred: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Tettleton, Zeke E.: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Thomas, Salonia P.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, Winnsboro. Wilson, Frank Woodrow: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Young, Willie: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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

Mildred Carroll Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Martile "Boots" Carroll will be at 2:00 pm Saturday July 13, 2013 at Wisner United Methodist Church with Rev. Francis Guy officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. The beautiful life of Mrs. Mildred Martile Carroll came to an end Thursday, July 11, 2013, Mrs. "Boots" or "Boots, as she was affectionately called, is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 69 years, Mr. William Edward Carroll - Mr. Bill. Mrs. "Boots" leaves a memorable legacy to her two children: Mr. Michael Carroll and Mr. Keith Carroll. "Mickey" the Administrator of Delhi Hospital and Clinic is married to Mrs. Sheila Carroll. Keith is presently living in New York and successfully works in the design industry. Mrs. Carroll is survived by four grandchildren- William "Bud" Carroll, Kennith Gibson, Jr., Sarah Carroll Hamauei, and Anna Carroll Thomas. She had ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. "Boots" was born January 8, 1927 in Wisner, Louisiana. Her parents were Mack and Francis Dampier. Mrs. Carroll was an active young woman engaged in various school organizations. During her senior year she met her husband, and they were married May 17, 1944, just before Mr. Bill enlisted in the Navy. He served two years on the USS Clinton in the Pacific Theater during World War II while Mrs. "Boots" waited anxiously at home with her parents. Mrs. "Boots" was employed for twenty-two years as a teller for Franklin State Bank. She was a faithful member of the Wisner United Methodist where she taught Sunday School to various age groups, sang in the Church Choir, served on the church council, and was an active member of the Methodist Women's Society. Not only was she a faithful servant to her church, but she was also active in the Wisner community serving as a member and past president of the Daffodil Garden Club. Serving as Pallbearers for Mrs. "Boots will be George Carroll, Jr., William "Bud" Carroll, Donnie Dampier, Phillip Dampier, Kennith Gibson, Jr., Thomas Hamauei, and Craig Thomas. In remembrance of Mrs. Boots the word "love" comes to mind. She loved God, she loved life, she loved her family, and she loved her friends…She was a sweet, kind, and gentle lady who will be missed, but will live in the hearts and minds of all who knew her. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on July 13, 2013

Mildred Sullivan Funeral services for Mildred Sullivan will be 10:30 am Saturday July 13, 2013 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Ms. Mildred was born Thursday, June 2, 1927 in Sikes, LA to Mr. Lawrence B. and Mrs. Lula Mae Hatten-Talbert and passed from this life on Monday July 8, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer. Soon after Ms. Mildred's birth, her family moved to Swampers where she was taught hard working values and morals. She was baptized at Fish Bayou Baptist Church. Ms. Sullivan graduated from Crowville High School then moved to New Orleans, where she worked for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. Ms. Mildred moved back to Winnsboro and worked for Winnsboro Drug, then briefly for Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative and the cotton classing office of Winnsboro. During this time she met and married her loving husband, Mr. James A. Sullivan on Valentine's Day 1947. For 33 years, she proudly served Franklin Parish as Deputy Tax Assessor under Mr. Willie Weems and Mr. J. W. Dean. She had an exceptionally close relationship with her family, co-workers and her many cherished friends. She had a deeply caring, delightful, yet humorous personality, and was well remembered by all who met her. Ms. Mildred was a remarkably strong woman who was also a community supporter, avid gardener, skilled fisherman, an accomplished seamstress and "get things done kind of lady". She loved spending time with her family, whether it be at Talbert Farm, the Lake Louis Camp, the J. K. Cowan "Dirt Pit", "Out at the Country" or on the beach at Cancun. Ms. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters Mrs. Hazel T. Cowan of Walker and Mrs. Grace Hayden of Alexandria. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Sherry Ann Martin; granddaughter, Miriam Ruth Martin; great-granddaughter Isabella Hendry Rose Wise; and son in law to be Gabriel Wise all of Shreveport; nieces Dorothy McBride, Ann Williams, Janice McKay, Frankie Kirkwood, Abbie Montgomery, Mary Hayden, Melissa Ardoin, Elizabeth Lavespere, Layla Grace Ardoin and Natasha Dominick; nephews Darwyn Williams, Russell Williams, Wesley Williams, John Hayden and Curtis Baxter, and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers include J. W. Dean, Donnie Emfinger, Gene Emfinger, John Hayden, Scott Perkins, James Ross, David Williams and Gabe Wise. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Barbara Henry, James Ross, Agnes Russell, David Williams, and Mary Ann Collier, the Emfinger and Perkins families, the staff of Dr. Combetta and Home Care Resources for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on July 13, 2013

Priscilla Lynn Young Priscilla Lynn Young, 67 years old of Tickfaw, LA, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born on Thursday, November 15, 1945, in Monroe. Surviving are her daughter, Hayley Young; 2 grandchildren, Damen Young and Raelyn James; and 3 sisters, Jessamine Lenard, Betty Lou Odom, and Melba Moore. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Myrtle Anding; sister, Nell Manning; and brother, Donald Anding. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, July 14, 2013, from 12:00 pm until the funeral service at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Colonial Cemetery in Independence. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. Published in The News Star on July 13, 2013

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

Wanda Allen Wanda Rose Allen The Lady on the Bike December 4, 1956 July 13, 2013 Wanda fought a short battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at Glenwood Regional Medical Center on July 13, 2013. Wanda was born and raised in West Monroe, LA and graduated from Calhoun High School. Wanda was known as "the lady on the bike." If you were around Monroe or West Monroe, you would frequently see her riding around town on her bicycle. Wanda always displayed love and care for her friends in the nursing homes and children's nursery at church. She would always make a special point to wish her loved ones happy birthday by sending her siblings, nieces and nephews a special birthday card to wish them a "happy birthday and many mores!" She was one of six children born to the late J.D. and Florence Allen. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents J.D. and Florence Allen and brother Ronald Allen. Wanda will forever be remembered by the love of her life, Randy Johnson and her beloved sibling's sister Patricia and brother-in-law Ernest Bond; brother Wayne and sister-in-law Annie Allen; sister Patsy and brother-in-law Bob Robinson; and sister Bonnie and brother-in-law James Dow; along with countless nieces, nephews, friends and family whom were blessed to know her. Pallbearers will include Jason Dow, Jonathan Dow, Jay Naron, Stevie Green, Dylan Douglas, and Daniel Powell Wanda touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend visitation from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Funeral services to be held at 11:00 am Monday, July 15, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Wanda will be laid to rest at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Calhoun, 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 July 14, 2013

Alvin E. "Eddie" Fife Funeral services for Alvin E. "Eddie" Fife, 66, of West Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 14, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Bobby McGuire officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Fife passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his residence. Eddie was a graduate of the Class of 1965 at Ouachita Parish High School. He was employed at A-1 Locks and retired from Le Febure Banking Manufactory Co. Eddie loved to deer hunt and was a member of Caster Creek Head Hunters Hunting Club. Survivors: Aunt, Madge Phillips; Sisters-in-law, Judie McGowan and husband Don, and Nita Saizon and husband Charlie; Brother-in-law, Leonard Springer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Larry Hines, Wayne Martin, Chuck Duncan, Darrell Naron, Bill Burris, Bill Scruggs, Randy Smith, Aaron Bryan, Scotty Gwin, Travis Stephenson, Ken Sayers, and Donnie Mann. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the River Cities Humane Society for Cats, 5302 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 14, 2013

Mrs. Frankie H. Fife Funeral services for Mrs. Frankie H. Fife, 64, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday July 14, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA with Rev. Bobby McGuire officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Fife died July 11, 2013 at her residence. Frankie was a graduate of the Class of 1966 at Ouachita Parish High School and retired from Donnie's TV after 35 years of service. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association Itelpa Chapter and the Monday Nite Ladies Bowling League. She loved to deer hunt and was a member of the Castor Creek Head Hunters Hunting Club. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen King Springer and sister, Susan Watt. Survivors: Father, Mr. Frank Springer; Sisters, Judie McGowan and husband, Don, and Nita Saizon and husband, Charlie; Brother, Leonard Springer; Aunt, Della Young; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Larry Hines, Wayne Martin, Chuck Duncan, Darrell Naron, Bill Burris, Bill Scruggs, Randy Smith, Aaron Bryan, Scotty Gwin, Travis Stephenson, Ken Sayers, and Donnie Mann. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sabrina Newman and Michelle Walters. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the River Cities Humane for Cats 5302 DeSiard St. Monroe, LA. 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 14, 2013

James Clifton Ramsey IN LOVING MEMORY of James Clifton Ramsey --- On June 23, 2013, James passed away at Ridgecrest Community Care Center after he lost his battle with cancer. As a last act of giving, James C. Ramsey donated his body to Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. A thoughtful humanitarian act, and a caring heart, he is helping others to learn for medical education & research. James was in the Navy Reserves in his younger years, he worked construction as an electrician, & retired from Delta Ouachita Vocational Technical Institute where he taught the trade to be an electrician. James was preceded in death by his parents James B. Ramsey, Kalie Forrester Keeler and his step son Tommy Huff, Jr. Survivors include his wife Olite Huff Ramsey; his sons Charles Ramsey & wife Marge, John Ramsey & wife Shelene; Stepchildren: Dianne Spurlock & husband Ronnie, Ronnie Huff, Tammy Gable & husband Mark and Terri Spencer; Grandchildren: Shoni Ramsey Glasscock, Justin Ramsey; Step-Grandchildren: Hope Sifuentes, Stephanie Eppinette, Marcus Huff, Taylor Huff, Salley Huff, Lauren Huff, Eli Gable & Whitney Shell; several Great-Grandchildren. We thank Mr. Jim (James) for making our mother feel so very special with all the beautiful flowers, loving cards, & gardening he did for & with her through the last 20 years. They had a very special loving relationship. Thank you, Mr. Jim! Published in The News Star on July 14, 2013

Eugene Calk, 79 WINNSBORO – Eugene “Gene” Calk, a meter technician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be at noon in Calhoun City Cemetery, Calhoun.

Alvin Fife, 66 Alvin “Eddie” Fife, of West Monroe, a bank technician, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe..

Frankie H. Fife, of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Henry M. Graham 84 TALLULAH Henry M. Graham, a retired merchant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Monticello Southern Baptist Church, Alsatia. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Sanders Guice, 88 DOWNSVILLE – Sanders Guice, a retired timber man, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplte under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vickie Hudman, 59 JONESBORO – Vickie Lee Hudman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are Sunday at Liles Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Southern Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged Bell, Hazel : 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Davis, Gary A.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Foster, Violet Valerie: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Pioneer. Martin, Juanita Burrough: 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ferriday. Rhodes, Mary Bryant: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Riser, Samuel P. "Sammy": 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Choudrant.

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

Wanda Allen, 56 Wanda Rose Allen of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jerry L. Brazzel, 67 DUBACH – Jerry L. Brazzel died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

James L. Cook, 71 FARMERVILLE – James Leon Cook, a retired auto mechanic, died Sunday. Memorial services will be at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Sanders Guice, 88 POINT – Sanders Guice, a retired timber man, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Providence Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery.

William Ogden, 84 NEWELLTON – William Harvey Odgen, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Kellye L. Romero, 49 Kellye Leigh Romero of Sterlington, a family psychologist, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Smith, 62 BASTROP – Mary Jane Smith, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged Calk, Eugene “Gene”: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Rhodes, Mary Bryant: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Sanders P. Guice Funeral services for Mr. Sanders P. Guice, 88, of Point, are 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Providence Baptist Church with Reverend Kurt Auger and Dr. Johnny Sanders officiating. Interment follows at Acree Cemetery in Point under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Guice was born August 3, 1924 and passed away July 13, 2013. He was a retired timber man from Auger Timber Company with 23 years of service. A member of Providence Baptist Church, he was a life-long resident of Union Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, five sisters, and a son-in-law, Jimmy Whitehead. Mr. Guice is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Elmarie Carter Guice; two daughters, Celie Whitehead and Sheryl Bearden and husband Steve; a son, Travis Guice; five grandchildren, Rory, Timmy and wife, Kim, and Chad Whitehead and wife, Marti, T.W. Guice, and Brooke Bearden; seven great grandchildren, Taylor, Morgan, Cierra, Ethan, Selby Kate, Carter, and Carson Whitehead, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Kenneth Auger, Mark Preaus, Bob Hanry, Richard Guraedy, Charles Simpson, and Tim Tettleton. Mike Reed is an honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff of Hospice Compassus for their dedication and support of our loved one and our family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 16, 2013

Kellye Leigh Romero Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Kellye Leigh Romero, 49, of Sterlington, LA, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Stuart Sherman officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Kellye was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. She was a United States Navy Veteran serving in Okinawa, Japan and many other places around the world. She was a Social Worker and Family Therapist helping many women in our area. Mrs. Romero was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Martha Hutto. Survivors: husband, Dennis Romero of Sterlington; one son, Justin Michael Reeves of Covington, KY; two daughters, Kayla Reeves of Monroe, and Lindsay Romero of Sterlington; three grandchildren, Nathaniel Reeves, Alex Reeves and Jeremiah Reeves; sister, Kris Carbon of Baton Rouge; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Linda Whitlock and Red Whitlock of West Monroe; sisters-in-law, Denise Breard and husband Morgan of Monroe, Dina Pizzuto and husband Todd of Kenai, AK; brothers-in-law, John Paul Romero and wife Kerry, David Adams and wife Jennifer, Donald Adams and wife Sheri, and DeWayne Adams, all of Lake Charles, LA; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Harris, Lynne Mills and husband Terry, both of Crossett, AR, and Debbie Stevenson and husband George of Houston, TX; nieces and nephews, Mary Michael Carbon and Thomas Carbon, Bryan and Brooke Breard of Monroe, Samantha Playle and Crystal Malone both of Kenai, AK, Kirstie Mills, Marilyn Harris, Melissa Wheeler all of Crossett, AR; as well as several other nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Bill Grissom, James Brantley, Bryan Breard, John Paul Romero, Donald Adams, David Adams, Blaine Herrington, and Shannon Herrington. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 16, 2013, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 16, 2013

Lyla Ann Slaughter Lyla Ann Slaughter was born in Claremont, OK on the 9th of May 1926 to the late Leonard and Irene Stokes and passed away in Nashville, TN on the 10th of July 2013 at the age of 87. Mrs. Slaughter attended Harding University and was a member of Crieve Hall Church of Christ and Lipscomb Patrons Association. She enjoyed sewing, reading and baking. Survivors include her daughters, Becky Norsworthy, Bastrop, La., Diane Welch (Ron), Lebanon, TN, Gail Eakes (Eddie), Marietta, Ga.; son, Rick Slaughter (Heidi), Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Al Patrick, Lake Village, AR., Tony Patrick, Monroe, La., Wendi Warren, Lebanon, TN., Kristi Welch, Nashville, TN., Blake Eakes, Nashville, TN., Chad Eakes, Marietta, GA., Amy Kessler, Brooklyn, NY., Molly Kessler, Nashville, TN., Michael Kessler, Nashville, TN; great grandchildren, Baylee Patrick, Lake Village, AR., William Patrick, Monroe, La. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Duane Richard Slaughter. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from five o'clock until eight o'clock this evening at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday at two o'clock in the afternoon at Woodlawn's Dignity Hall. Pallbearers: sons-in-law, Ron Welch and Eddie Eakes; grandsons, Al Patrick, Tony Patrick, Blake Eakes, Chad Eakes, Michael Kessler. A private interment will take place on Monday. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to ABLE Youth, c/o Rick Slaughter, 4316 Prescott Rd., Nashville, TN 37204. The family would like to thank the staff at both Richland Place and Alive Hospice for the care they provided. We also wish to thank Dr. James Netterville and Dr. Jill Gilbert and staff of Vanderbilt Oncology Clinic. Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home Nashville, TN Published in The News Star on July 16, 2013

Deborah M. Tatum Private family services for Deborah M. Tatum, 60, of Monroe, LA were held in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Butch Goodman officiating. Interment was in Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA. Deborah died July 14, 2013 at her residence with her family by her side. Deborah was an executive assistant at Bancroft Bag. She enjoyed her time scrapbooking with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mary Molnaird; and brother, Buster Molnaird. Survivors: her daughter, Tammy Jack and husband, Michael; Son, Ron Tatum and wife, Julie; Grandchildren, Savannah White, Joseph Jack, Hailey Tatum, Cheyenne Tatum, and Cambra Tatum. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 16, 2013

Thomas T. Booth, 63 DELHI – Thomas T. Booth, formerly of Rayville, a longtime operator of Rayville UPak It Convenience Store, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time.

Connie Carroll, 55 EVERGREEN – Connie Carroll, a casino dealer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Tabernacle Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home.

Patrick L. DeVille, 27 BASTROP – Patrick Lee DeVille, a mechanic and carpenter, died Saturday. 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.

Juanita B. Gresham, 81 DODSON – Juanita Barnes Gresham, a food delivery driver for the Winn Council on Aging, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery, Dodson.

Eugene A. Harper, 81 BASTROP – Eugene Albert “Tater” Harper, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

William Turner Sheppard, 26 MINDEN – William Turner Sheppard, a bridge construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Newton Community Cemetery, near Delhi.

Ernest D. Uptigrove, 82 BASTROP – Ernest Duel Uptigrove, retired from International Paper Company, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Monticello, Ark., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged Calk, Eugene “Gene”: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Guice, Sanders : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Providence Baptist Church. Rhodes, Mary Bryant: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Smith, Mary Jane: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home.

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

Mary Elizabeth LaCara Falletta Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth LaCara Falletta, 85 of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 19th at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Fr. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Falletta passed away Monday, July 15th at Avalon Place Nursing Home. Mrs. Falletta was preceded in death by her husband Sammy Falletta and brother Sam LaCara. She is survived by her children and their spouses Jan Falletta Rugg and Jackie Jones of Dallas, TX, Sammy and Margaret Thiels Falletta of San Marcos, TX, Mike and Mary Ann Falletta Woolsey of Ward, AR. Additionally she is survived by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mary was the oldest child of Sam and Florence LaCara. Of her siblings, she is survived by Annette Warlick and John LaCara, both of Monroe, and Joe LaCara of San Jose, CA. Serving as pallbearers will be James Canizaro, Tommy Canizaro, Jody Lofton, Mark Nix, Sal Petitto, Joe Thiels and Phillip Thomas. Mary Elizabeth was a 1949 Graduate of St. Francis Sanatorium Nursing School. She was a nursing professional until her retirement in 1993. In the early years of her career she worked at The Children's Clinic and for Dr. George Varino. For the remainder of her career she worked at St. Francis Hospital. She was most proud of the years she worked as Head Nurse of the Recovery Room. During this time she was a member of the American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses and served as a Board Director from 1985 to 1987. Mary's personal creed was faith, family and friends. She loved to go to the "picture show", play cards and have a good time! She was an avid fan of Patrick Swayze and George Clooney. Mama/ Mamaw/Great-Grand will be deeply missed by her family. She was the rock we all leaned on and from whom we all sought advice. We celebrate her life! Visitation will be held Thursday, July 18th from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Wake services and rosary will begin at 6:00 P.M. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff of The Avalon Nursing Home, Hospice Family Alliance, Senior Care Sitting Service and the Nurses and Staff of St. Francis Hospital. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 17, 2013

Hazel Miller Funeral services for Hazel Miller, 65 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Peniel Baptist Church West Monroe. Rev. Eddy Shoemaker will officiate. Interment will follow at Unionville Cemetery Dubach, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Hazel was born August 16, 1947 in Arkansas and passed away July 15, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. She loved her family and friends, her TV shows and keeping up with the weather. Hazel is survived by her children; Hazel Cunningham Bryant and husband Jimmy, Sandy Bryant and husband Lane; grandchildren, Tyler Cunningham, Heather Dotson and husband Curtis and Justin Bryant; great-grandchildren; Cameron Ehrle, Tristan Cunningham, Keileigh Cunningham, Annabell Dotson and Grant Dotson. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm 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 July 17, 2013

Peter Ficke Watzek Funeral services for Peter Ficke Watzek, 98, a long time resident of Greenville, MS will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. James Episcopal Church, Greenville, MS. He died on July 14, 2013. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, MS under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville, MS. He was born in Portland, Oregon on November 15, 1914 and grew up in Wauna, Oregon, a small sawmill town on the banks of the Columbia River. Peter was pre-deceased by an infant son David Harlan Watzek and his other son John Aubrey Watzek who farmed in Monroe and was a pioneer in housing areas in Monroe and Swartz and a very civic minded individual; his wife Betty of 55 years; and his sister Frances Warren of Eugene, Oregon. Peter leaves two daughters, Nancy Nix of Dallas, Texas, and Joan Strickland of Windermere, Florida, nine grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He relished his role as the patriarch of this extended family, caring for each person in a very personal and individual way. He was indeed the rock upon which his family was built. Peter graduated from the University of Oregon with a business degree and married Bettybelle Tubbs of Adams, Oregon. In 1900, his grandfather had joined two other businessmen and bought virgin pine timbered land in southeast Arkansas and northeast Louisiana which they developed into a sawmill, wood chemical and papermaking operation in Crossett, Arkansas. Upon graduation Peter moved with his family from Oregon to Arkansas, worked in all elements of The Crossett Company and became its President, a post he held until the company was sold to Georgia Pacific in 1961. Under his leadership this company became the largest industrial operation in Arkansas and he served as the head of the State Chamber of Commerce and of the Arkansas Manufacturers Assn. He was a director of the American Forestry Association from 1965 - 1994 and its President from 1965 - 1967. He was a Rotarian for over 60 years and a founding member and President of the Crossett Rotary Club. He later was awarded a Doctor of Civil Law honorary degree from the University of the South (Sewanee) and a Doctor of Laws honorary degree from the University of Arkansas. When the owners of the Crossett operation sold the company to Georgia Pacific, he moved his family to the town he had come to love, Greenville, MS, where he had kept a boat at the Greenville Yacht Club for many years. In Greenville he shifted from Chamber of Commerce type work to charitable activity. He worked diligently for the Boy Scouts and received both Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awards. He worked on a number of United Way committees and was honored with the United Way President's Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award. From the American Red Cross he received the Clara Barton Award. In 1996, he was awarded the Jake Stein Community Achievement Award. But for all his accomplishments, Peter remained a humble man, caring more for his community and its residents than he did for any recognition. He was always ready to assist anyone or any worthy cause and spent much of his later years as a mentor in the Reading Buddies program at the Carrie Stern elementary school. He faithfully attended St. James Episcopal Church and the Rotary Club, which he so loved. The family will receive friends from 4:30-6:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013 at St. James Episcopal Church, Greenville, MS. The family requests memorials be made to United Way of Washington County, Post Office Box 115, Greenville, MS 38702. http://www.boonefuneralhomeinc.com/ Boone Funeral Home Greenville, MS Published in The News Star on July 17, 2013

Barbara Alford, 61 Barbara Alford of Monroe, a sales clerk, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home.

Jessie Lee Atkins, 75 WISNER – Jessie Lee Atkins, an emergency room technician, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Newlight Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery.

Betty L. Bryant, 63 Betty Louise Bryant of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Sandra Cliett, 55 WINNSBORO – Sandra “Susie“ Cliett, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Coax Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Margie P. Colton, 79 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Margie Prothro Colton died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Mary E. Falletta, 85 Mary Elizabeth LaCara Falletta of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday and vigil wake service is 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery.

Donald Freemount, 57 Donald Freemount of Monroe died July 11. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Donald T. Higdon, 87 DELHI – Donald Tracy Higdon, a retired salesman, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dwandya F. Hollins, 59 Dwandya Faye Hollins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7:30 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ben Johnson, 66 Ben Johnson of Monroe, Georgia-Pacific slitter worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7:30 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Hazel Miller, 65 Hazel Miller of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Peniel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Unionville Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Samuel F. Newton, 59 Samuel Foster Newton of Monroe, a check processor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charles T. Randolph, 74 Charles Thad Randolph of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Steven J. Smith, 57 Steven Jay Smith of Monroe, a radiology technician, died Sunday. Visitation is 12:30 until 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Nancy E. Wooton, 85 Nancy E. Wooton of Monroe, a homemaker, died July 10. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged Booth, Thomas T: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Dotson, Leroy : 1: 30 p.m. Sunday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Rayville. Menyweather, Ester : 11 a.m. Saturday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Murphy, Herbert: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Smith, Ivan: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith Sr., Jessie F. : 2 p.m. Saturday, Good Samaritan Church, El Dorado, Ark

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

Ruby Cole Funeral services for Ruby Cole 82 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 19, 2013 at Fair Park Baptist Church. Rev. R.C. Smith and Rev. Darris Waren will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Ruby was born June 26, 1931 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away July 16, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church for 56 years and devoted her life to her family. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Fred O. Cole, Jr., a daughter, Vickie Lynn Cole Reid and son-in-law, John C. Reid, Jr.; parents, Lawrence and Susie Hedgepeth; a brother, James Hedgepeth and a sister, Eugenia Carr. Ruby is survived by 3 children; Wanda Cole Rhodes and husband Randy, Fred O. Cole III and wife Donnice and Carol "Bunny" Cole Smith and husband Jerry; 2 sisters, Mary Harnwell and Nell Newman; 4 grandchildren, Shea Rhodes Curtis, Grant Rhodes, Kelly Morgan and Reilly Taylor Smith. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 18, 2013

Ruby Nell Gordy Ruby Nell Gordy, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Services will be held on Friday, July 19.2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Magnolia Baptist Church, Winnsboro, Louisiana. Mrs. Gordy enjoyed traveling and going to the ballet. She spent several years living overseas where she taught military children. She was a graduate of Winnsboro High School and Northwestern University where she earned her Master's Degree in English and Education. She served as valedictorian both in high school and college. She is survived by her sister in law; Mary C. Gordy, nephews; Keith Gordy (Mary), Ronny Gordy (Suzanne), and Brent Gordy. She is also survived by her niece; Tammy Gordy Swedenburg, uncle; Bobby Finch (Elise), and several great nieces and nephews. Ms. Gordy was preceded in death by her parents; Charlie Judson Gordy and Irene Finch Gordy Brent. Sebrell Funeral Home of Ridgeland, MS is in charge of arrangements. Sebrell Funeral Home Ridgeland, MS Published in The News Star on July 18, 2013

Herbert Murphy Funeral services for Herbert Murphy 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 19, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Larry Eubanks will officiate. Interment will follow at Cypress Cemetery, Luna, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Herbert was born September 25, 1943 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 15, 2013 in West Monroe. He was a retired cabinet maker and he loved his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Herbert is survived by his wife, Bonnie Murphy; 6 children; Todd Murphy, Mike Partin and wife Karen, Tanya Jackson and husband David, Marty Partin, Roger Partin and Shane Hofler and wife Carla; sister, Elizabeth Stover and husband Jackie; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Bobby Prestenbach, Spencer Hofler, Keith Ragan, Harvey Stover, Colton Murphy, Stewart Wright and Jason Murphy. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 18, 2013

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

John Danford Funeral services for John Danford, 78, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Norman Bryant and Rev. John Yates officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Danford was born on June 22, 1935 in Lebo, KS and passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He retired in 1991 from Bell-South/AT&T Telecommunications after 27 years employment. He then was employed with Sam's Club for over 18 years in various roles. He was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church in Monroe for over 35 years. John was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially at the lake. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Danford; 3 children, Michael Danford and wife, Diana, Katrina Russell and husband, Barry, and Kimberly Danford-Berry; brothers, Frank Danford and Homer Danford and wife, Charlene; sisters, Margaret Henkle and Frances Adams and husband, Hoyle; grandchildren, Schylar Berry, Kelly Danford, Zachary Russell, Kara Danford, and Daniel Russell; numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. Pallbearers will be, Cecil Fritch, James Adams, James Perryman, Mark Lockard, Stan Wyant, and Bobby Kerrigan. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, July 19, 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 July 19, 2013

Thomas "Tommy" Henry Johnson Jr. Thomas "Tommy" Henry Johnson Jr., age 50, a native of Monroe, LA was lost to us Tuesday, July 16, 2013, when he died of a heart attack at his residence in Houston. Tommy was born June 22, 1963 in Monroe, LA. Tommy graduated from Neville High School, attended ULM and graduated from LA Business College. Tommy served honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska. At his company Hostgator in Houston, TX, Tommy was a Linux System Administrator and a well respected employee. Tommy enjoyed living in the Montrose District of Houston where he bowled and watched his beloved New Orleans Saints with his friends. Tommy played the quitar, created skits and songs, originated and hosted a web-based satire on the news, and was working hard to put the finishing touches on his completed novel. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Henry Johnson and will be buried beside him. Also preceding Tommy in death were his Wyatt and Johnson grandparents; uncle Jase Johnson of Monroe, LA, his cousin Gary Wayne Adams, his uncle Joe and aunt Ernie Adams of Magnolia, AR, aunt Lillian Loretta Ruth of Laurel, MS and aunt Polly Crowe of Monroe, LA. Tommy's mother Doris Wyatt Johnson Lewis, and stepfather David Love Lewis of Shreveport, LA, survive Tommy's passing as do Tommy's brother, Chris Johnson of Monroe, LA, nephew, Christopher Wyatt Johnson Jr., of Dallas, TX, aunt Ginger and uncle Fred Garms of Louisville, KY; his aunts: Nancy "Neenie" Johnson; Sally Dupuy; Dorothy "Dot" Johnson of Monroe, LA and his uncle Bill Ruth of Laurel, MS. Also left behind is Tommy's ever present companion Krypto, his faithful little Terrier, who adored his master-friend. Krypto will have a new home with Chris Johnson in Monroe, LA. Visitation will begin Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, 7427 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Following funeral services, burial will be at Riverside Cemetery on South Grande in Monroe, LA. Tommy's wonderful spirit befriended many in this world. His family, close friends and all those he touched can honor his life by cheering his New Orleans Saints, honoring all animals, and by following his example, we can leave this world a better place. Online Guestbook at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 19, 2013

Janice Jordan Funeral services for Janice Jordan 55, of Liddieville Louisiana, will be, Friday July 19, at Young's Community Memorial for visitation 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Funeral will be Saturday July 20, 10:00 a.m., At Calvary Baptist Church. Bro. Bobby Ensminger and Bro. Leon Ward will be officiating. Interment will be at South Central Baptist Church, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Janice was born on December 13, 1957, in Winnsboro, Louisiana. She passed from this life July 17, 2013 at her home in Liddieville, Louisiana. She was the Asst. manager for Home Hardware. Janice was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a Graduate of Franklin Academy. She had a great love for her family and friends. Janice was preceded in death by, her mother Marie Curington Roberts; grandson; Austin Layne Moore; and her mother in law Glena Alice Jordan. Janice was survived by, Husband, Jackie G. Jordan of Liddieville; father, Ray Roberts of Wisner; son, Danny Ray Moore of Winnsboro; daughter, Kasey Moore Hart of Winnsboro; and Kylin Jordan of Lafayette. Father in law Jack Felton Jordan, Special granddaughter; Maddie Hart, and Special Niece Sheila Hogan Moroni. Sisters; Linda and husband Larry Simms of Wisner; Sandra Roberts of Crowley and Patricia and Husband David Stevens of Wisner, and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers will be; Jim Alger, Doyle Chapman, Vernon Curington, Mike Collins, Larry Don Brown, and Howard Smith. Online Condolences may be made at www.youngscommunitymemorial.com Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on July 19, 2013

Ernest Alison Robinson Loving father, grandfather and great grandfather left this earth on July 17, 2013. Ernie, or Uncle Sonny as he was affectionately known, was born on June 26, 1928 in Delhi La. where he lived most of his life. Ernie was known as the one of the best auto mechanics in the state. He proudly served his country as a Fireman First Class in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by four daughters, Susan Waldrop (husband Allen), Wray Robinson (life partner Teresa Carpenter), Wendy Escude' (husband Jerry), Ruthie Cade (husband Jeff). He was Papaw Ernie to 9 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He is also survived by former wife and loving friend Joyce Bourgeois Stanley. He is preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Ruth Robinson and his brother and sister in law C.L. 'Bud' and Kathy Robinson. Visitation is at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, La. July 19 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or charity of choice . He was loved by many and many loved him. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on July 19, 2013

Steven J. Smith Memorial services for Steven J. Smith, 57, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Bro. Rayburn McLarrin officiating. Steve was employed for 30 years as a Radiology Technologist at Glenwood Regional Hospital in West Monroe. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Holmes Smith; father, Dr. Charles Lee Smith; and mother-in-law, Pamela M. Holmes. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Stanford; sisters, Linda Dupree and husband James, and Karen McEntire and husband Jerry, all of the Oak Grove area; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the River Cities Humane Society for Cats in Monroe or the Susan G. Komen Foundation . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 19, 2013

Jerry Dewayne Wells Graveside service for Jerry Dewayne Wells, 52 of Watauga, TX formerly of Winnsboro will be at 10 AM Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Chase Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. He was born to James L. and Rena Carpenter Wells on October 6, 1960 in Winnsboro and passed from this life July 11, 2013 at his residence. Jerry was member of Alliance Methodist Church in Fort Worth, TX. He was a graduate Winnsboro High School in 1978, and a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University (ULM) with a degree in pharmacy. He was an active pharmacist for 30 years. Jerry enjoyed attending rock and roll concerts and had a great love for his many dogs. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife Sydney Sexton. He is survived by two brothers: Roger Dale Wells of Nashville and James David Wells and wife Kristy of Winnsboro; one niece Annie Wells; two nephews Tyler Wells and Brady Wells; two great-nieces Leilauni Cage and Mary-Anne Cage; one great nephew Johnathan Parkhurst; and a host of friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Coldwater Project-P.O. Box 459-Winnsboro, LA in Jerry's memory. Coldwater Project provides veterinary car for rescued animals. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on July 19, 2013

Donald T. Higdon, 87 DELHI – Donald Tracy Higdon, a retired salesman, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Steven J. Smith, 57 Steven Jay Smith of Monroe, a radiology technician, died Sunday. Visitation is 12:30 until 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

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

John W. Day Funeral services for John W. Day, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 22, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Gary Davis and Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Day was born on April 12, 1932 in Heflin, LA and went to meet his Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2013 in West Monroe. He served in the United States Army and owned and operated Day's Plumbing for 45 years. He was an active member of Swartz Baptist Church and he loved his Sunday School class. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mamie Day; brothers and sisters; and his daughter, Debbie Williams. He is survived by his wife, Eleen Day; three daughters, Diane Day, Linda McCarty, Lisa McManus; two sisters, Jere Lanier, Faye Miller; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Bob Hitt, Carrol Dozier, Jerry Anderson, Jim Trichel, Sonny Panzico, Conrad Ludlow, and Juan Hernandez. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 20, 2013

Ed Collins, 74 DUBACH – Ed Collins, a pilot, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

John W. Day, 81 John W. Day of Monroe, the retired owner of Day’s Plumbing, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Annette Grafton, 80 HOMER – Annette Grafton, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bernice. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer.

Bayo Hebert, 86 Bayo Hebert of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.

Barrett Kenney, 63 LINVILLE – Barrett Kenney, a retired housemover formerly of Jonesboro, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Donald McKnight, 60 Donald Lynn McKnight of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Carey Nevels 73 DELHI – Carey Nevels, a retired diesel engine parts salesman and disabled Air Force veteran, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Newton Community Cemetery.

Kathy Robinson, 50 BASTROP – Kathy Annette Robinson, a convenience store manager, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Hughes Chapel Cemetery.

Elsie Scogin, 91 WINNSBORO – Elsie Scogin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Melinda Weeks, 52 Linville – Melinda Weeks, a secretary, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged Blockson, Zettie Beasley: 1 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Brantley, Walter L. : 10 a.m. Monday, Haile Baptist Church, Haile. Dotson, Leroy : 1: 30 p.m. Sunday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Rayville. Farmer, Harriet Boyd: 3 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Hawkins, Louise Charles : 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Higdon, Daniel Tracy : 3 p.m. Sunday, Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Kirby, Travis: 10 a.m. Sunday, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Newton, Samuel Foster : 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Ticheli, Michael Brian : 4 p.m. Monday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

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

Mary Sue Northcutt Butler Funeral services for Mary Sue Northcutt Butler, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 22, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Tom Lowe will officiate. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Sue was born June 27, 1946 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 19, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M Butler; brother, Billy Ray Northcutt; father, William O. Northcutt; mother, Sybil Northcutt Sweeney. Sue is survived by her daughter, Tracie Butler Scott and husband, Jason; a son, Terry M. Tyler and fiancé Angela Lucero; grandchildren, Briana Tyler and Larke Tyler, Cole Kilcrease, Katie Scott, and Emily Scott; two brothers-in-law, Dickie Butler and wife, Laura, Ronnie Butler and wife, Libby. Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 from 9:00 am until services begin 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 July 21, 2013

Linda Marie Doncer Linda Marie Doncer, age 65, passed away July 16, 2013 in Plano, TX. Linda was born in Savannah, GA to Nick and Sybil Mantrozos on November 28, 1947. She went to high school at Neville High School and graduated in 1965. In 1967, Linda married the love of her life Raymond W. Doncer Jr. and together they raised four beautiful children. She stayed home to raise her children and enjoyed getting to spend time with her grandchildren. Linda is preceded in death by her husband Ray, her daughter Laurie and her son Trey. Linda is survived by her daughter Jenny of Indianapolis, Indiana, son Mike of Frisco, Texas; six grandchildren Michael and Peyton, Taylor and Chase, Emily and Katy. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 2128 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074. Liles Arnold will officiate the services. Burial will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, Louisiana Ted Dickey Funeral Home Plano, TX Published in The News Star on July 21, 2013

Pauline M. Jowers Funeral Services for Pauline M. Jowers, 96, of Houston, TX and formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Monday, July 22, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will be held in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Hebert, LA. Pauline M. Jowers was born in Hebert, LA on January 9, 1917 and passed away in Houston, TX on July 19, 2013. She was a former hairdresser. Pauline was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and the West Ouachita Senior Citizens Center. She loved quilting, crocheting, and working in her yard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvie L. Jowers; parents, Lawrence Maxwell and Jewel Maxwell; sisters, LaFreda Crow and Barbara Brandin; and brothers, Matthew Maxwell, Clark Maxwell, Huey Maxwell, and Kelly Maxwell. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Alva Elizabeth Hays and husband, Jack; 4 grandchildren, Keith Fortner, Paul Fortner, Paula Schwartz, and Allison Guidry all of the Houston, TX area; 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Louise Peters of Phoenix, AZ, Colleen Wilks of Hebert, LA, and Margaret Wyatt of Prattville, AL; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 21, 2013

Raymond Arthur Lowery Colonel Raymond Arthur Lowery US Airforce Ret., age 88, of Elberta, Al. passed away on July 17,2013. He Served his country and retired a Colonel in the United States Airforce. He was a retired social worker with the State of Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Berneice M. Lowery, of Elberta, Al.; three sons: David W. (Pamela) Lowery of Sherwood, Ar., Mark J. (Cheryl) Lowery of Yokota Airbase, Japan and Jeffrey D. Lowery of North Little Rock, Ar.; two daughters: Amy R. (Larry) Heslip of Katy, Tx. and Mary E. (Marc) Levenson of Chicago,IL.; two brothers: David Lowery of Battle Ground, Wa. and James Lowery of Grand Rapids, Mn.; 8 Grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Colonel Lowery will be having Military Graveside at a later date. Arrangements by Cason Funeral service of Foley, Al. Published in The News Star on July 21, 2013

Verena Wyant McKee Services for Verena Wyant McKee 92 of Columbia, LA; who was called home to be with the Lord Friday July 19, 2013 at Promise Hospital, Vidalia, LA will be at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Columbia; with the Rev. Larry Russell and Rev. Shane Duke officiating. Burial will follow at the Rosefield Cemetery under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday July 21 at the funeral home. Verena was born September 5, 1920 in Columbia, LA the first of ten children and the only daughter of Denious Wyant and Amy Cassels Wyant. Verena was a homemaker most of her life. She worked in the Central Elementary School lunchroom for about twelve years. Verena was a member of the Sandy Bayou Baptist Church where through the years she served as Church Clerk, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Principle, Song Director and was involved in many other actiivities. She loved the Lord and her Church. Verena was a loving and proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. On special occasions the family would gather at her home, until the family grew so large we started using the church facilities. Verena was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years Otis Clyde McKee, her grandchildren Shannon Ivy Ainsworth, Clayton Craft, and Broc Creel; and her brothers, Plez Henry, H.D., Maloy, Earl, and Benjamin Wyant, and her son-in-law Waylon May. Survivors include her children: Virginia Ann and husband David Ainsworth of Ferriday, LA Otis Junior and wife Judith Ann McKee of Columbia,LA; Edna Ruth and husband Mickey Craft of Ferriday,LA; Mary Elizabeth May of Columbia, Amy Devonne and husband Shelton Earls of Roxie, MS; Carolyn Sue and husband Gary Jacobson of Sterlington,LA ; Nancy Marie and husband Calvin Creel of Vidalia, LA; and Pamela Kay and husband James (Scooter) Ruddell of Columbia,LA; also her brothers: Archie, Charlie, Calvin Ray, and Clyde Duwayne Wyant; her beloved grandchildren, Todd Ainsworth, Mark McKee, Tom Paul McKee, Jason McKee, Michelle Edwards, Latisha Sontoyo, Anita Sones, Raymond Hodges, James Earls, Kristy Bunch, Denious Jacobson, Sarah Jacobson, Gavin Creel, Tate Creel, April Bass, Ashley Hall, Tonya Smith, Crystal Meredith, and Dallas Abrams; thirty six great grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren and three great-great Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Todd Ainsworth, Mark McKee, Tom Paul McKee, Jason McKee, James Earls, Denious Jacobson, Gavin Creel, Tate Creel, Mark Meredith, and John Hall. The McKee Family would like to extend a Special Thanks to Home Care Resources, Barbara Duke, John McKeithen and Mike Pollard for the love and attention you gave Mrs. McKee through the years. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on July 21, 2013

Mildred Celestine McMorris Orr Funeral services for Mildred Celestine McMorris Orr, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 22, 2013 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Dan Dallalio officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Orr passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Avalon Place in Monroe. She worked at the Louisiana Children's Home where she cared for many children and at Stubb's Pecan Orchard on Hwy 80 East. She was also a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe. Mrs. Orr was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Pansy McMorris; and by her husband, Paul B. Orr. Survivors include her daughter, Edith McGough of Monroe; sons, Alvin Tuberville and wife Sylvia of Monroe, Dallas Tuberville and wife Elaine of Monroe, Lawerence Orr and wife Juanda of Texas; grandchildren, Paula, Jesse, Suzy, Angela, Michael, Peter, Sarah, Terry, Maria, Brittney and Brilee; and several nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will be Dee Turner, Daulton Ladart, Jesse Ladart, Michael Tuberville, Peter Tuberville, and Jacob Wierzbicki. Honorary pallbearer will be Colby Fife. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 21, 2013

Melba Jean Odom Wadlington Graveside services are pending for Melba Jean Wadlington, age 85, who passed away on July 8, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Taylor cemetery in Farmerville. Jean was preceeded in death by her parents, L. Brunner and Mattie Taylor Odom, her brother L.B.Odom Jr, and her sister, Blanche Odom Rabun. Jean was a native and longtime resident of Farmerville, moving to Monroe in 1982. She was a member of the Entro nos Book club, an avid reader and bird lover. Survivors include two sons, Kerry H. Emmons of Shreveport, his daughters Jenna and Elizabeth Emmons of Fernandina Beach, Florida; Chris Wadlington and his children, Grant, Trent, and Anne Marie Wadlington of Lafayette; two great grandchildren, Audrey and Jacques Watkins of Lafayette; a niece, Andree' Fitzgerald of Monroe; two nephews, J. Michael Rabun of Farmerville, and Marc O. Rabun of Breaux Bridge. At Jeans request, her body was donated to the La. State Anatomical Services in New Orleans for research. In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to the Diabetes Foundation and the American Cancer Association. Published in The News Star on July 21, 2013

Geneva Beeson Waldrop Funeral Service for Geneva Beeson Waldrop, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Monday, July 22, 2013 at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities with Pastor Mark Foster, Rev. Fred Jay Foster, and Pastor Loyd Gary Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Waldrop was born on September 1, 1928 and passed away on July 20, 2013. She was a minister where she started many churches in her life. Mrs. Waldrop was a member of the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. She lived her whole life to serve the Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Waldrop, Sr. She is survived by her sons; James Russell Waldrop and his special friend, Sandra Hammett, David Micheal Waldrop, Sr. and wife Janice; grandchildren, Micheal Waldrop, Jr. and wife Christy, Windie Hendrix and husband Keith, Sammantha Wilhite and husband Joey, and Gayle Lowrey and husband Kevin; 9 great-grandsons; 2 great-granddaughters; brothers, J.L. Beeson and Charles Beeson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her great-grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be the ushers of the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Visitation will be held from 12:00PM until service time Monday, July 22, 2013 at the church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 21, 2013

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

Clarence Edwin (Ed) Collins Funeral services for Clarence Edwin (Ed) Collins, 74, of Dubach, LA will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Rev. Troy J. Dennard and The Honorable Jay B. McCallum will officiate, with Grand Master Ed Durham conducting the Masonic service, followed by interment in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Collins, a commercial pilot and instructor, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Morehouse Parish. Ed was a U.S. Air Force veteran. After his service he opened Collins Communications in Gillette, WY and started flying in order to cover great distances to service his radio communications clients. Ed soon became an accomplished pilot and later an instructor. He began his commercial flying career with Antelope Airlines while developing the "Collins Heights" subdivision in Gillette. Still in Gillette, he built and operated Executive Air, a full service charter business that included a flight school, and had a Piper franchise. Ed's long and distinguished flying career included some of his most enjoyable life experiences as a bush pilot in Fairbanks AK. After moving to LA, he flew with Monroe Air, Executive Air and most recently with Flying Tiger Aviation where he was a favorite instructor of many students. He was a great humanitarian serving others his entire life in many ways. He loved children and helped those less fortunate by working with the International Shriners Hospitals in Wyoming and Louisiana. Ed served as Potentate of the Barak Shrine Monroe in 2004 and worked with the Barak Shrine Circus committee for over ten years. He was active in the Monroe Scottish Rite bodies and several Masonic lodges in LA: Choudrant Lodge # 339, Ruston Lodge # 106, Dubach Lodge # 277, Etoile Polaire Lodge # 1 in New Orleans, and was presently Master of Brookville Lodge # 161, Oak Ridge, LA. He was as a member of The Eastern Star in Wyoming and Louisiana. Ed was the Director of and played the lead in over 117 productions of The Rose Upon the Altar, a drama that exemplifies the principles of Masonry. Ed was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Elma Collins and a son, Mitchell Eugene Collins. He is survived by his wife Sannie Dewitt Harper-Collins of Dubach, LA; sons, David Glenn Collins of Dubach, LA and Mark Steven Collins of Gillette, WY; and sisters, Jamesetta Newman of Ft. Scott, KS, Glenda Inman of Nixa, MO and Jan Collins of Columbia, MO. Pallbearers: Marcus Bailey, Bill Barr, John Chennault, Will Gray, Cash Melville, Bruce Osbon Honorary Pallbearers: Gene Allen, Barry Antley, Edwards Barham, Will Cook, Cliff Hall, Randy Holstead, Roy McDuffie, Felton Vickers Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday, July 22, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe. Memorials may be made to Shriners Children Hospital-Shreveport 3100 Samford Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 or charity of choice . Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 22, 2013

Josie Smith Noland Graveside services to Josie Smith Noland will be held at Downsville Cemetery on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 2 PM under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1:30 PM till time of service at the cemetery. Born on August 12, 1919, in Downsville, Louisiana, and died peacefully on July 20, 2013 in Ruston, Louisiana. She was a member of Downsville Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, training union teacher, and church clerk. She is preceded in death by her husband: LTC Oliver M. Noland, USAF, ret.; her son: Major Oliver M. Noland, Jr, USAF; and her parents: Ava Jane and J L Smith. She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Nelda Noland Neal and husband Dr. C L Neal; granddaughters: Susan and husband Brandon Ewing, Emily and husband Jody Adams, and Rebecca and husband Gerry Williams; great- grandchildren: Allison and Bess Ewing, Nicholas, Sarah, and Bailey Anne Adams and Catherine and Charlie Williams; sister-in-law: Gertrude Graves and a host of relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Jody Adams, Ronald Crawford, Brandon Ewing, Mike Smith, Sandy Tillman, and Gerry Williams. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved sharing her flowers and quilting with others. She was a faithful member of the church she loved, Downsville Baptist Church. She will be missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank the staff of The Arbor and Terrace of Ruston and Hospice of Caring Hearts for their love and care of Grandma. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Downsville Baptist Church, Downsville, LA, The Journey Place, The Children's Ministry of Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, Louisiana or LA. Methodist Children's Home Ruston, Louisiana. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on July 22, 2013

Joe Connell Owen Sr Joe Connell Owen Sr., 85, was born on April 14, 1928, in Gleason, TN and died July 20, 2013, at the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home, Monroe, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester Artemous Owen and Dedious Pearl Connell Owen; siblings, Artemous Owen Frakes, LaVerne Owen Cook, Mary Lou Owen Collins, Ruth Owen Grewcock, and Robert C. Owen. Mr. Owen is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carla Ashley Owen; his children, Dedious Willis and her husband Jerry of Chester, VA, Sammy Owen of Mt. Juliet, TN, Frank McMillan "Mac" Owen and his wife Mary of Divide, CO, David Owen and his wife Janice of West Monroe, LA, Joe Owen, Jr. and wife Shari of West Monroe, LA, and Becky Willis and her husband Jeff of Kenton, TN; Grandchildren, Shelly Hood, Julie Murphy, Sara Farmer, Erin Gorman, Tricia Unger, Sam Owen, David Owen, Danny Owen, Katie Owen, Heath Arthur, Cherry Hudnall, Callie Washer, Jenna Tyner, John-David Owen, Lauren Owen, Mac Aaron Owen, Denver Willis, Allison Willis, and Ashlyn Willis, and 25 great-grandchildren. Served in the U.S. Army almost 21 years retiring in 1974 as SFC (E-7). He moved to West Monroe, Louisiana that year to attend the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ School of Biblical Studies, later serving as instructor. He was the church "pink" bus minister at WFR from 76-81. Later lived in Winn Parish from 82-87 and preached at the Bethel Church of Christ in Calvin, LA. Returned to Calhoun, LA to work as a warehouse and shipping manager at Howard Publishing and caretaker and cook of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca. During this time he preached at Cotton Valley Church of Christ and St. Joseph Church of Christ in Tensas Parish. He helped establish congregations at Lakeview, Tacoma, WA and West Ouachita Church of Christ. Joe and Carla met at the Church of Christ, Pacific Grove, CA, while he was stationed at Ft. Ord and married at the San Leandro Church of Christ. Previously he had served at Fort Bragg, NC and in Kirch-goens, Germany. From there he was sent to Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco with severe rheumatoid arthritis. After he recovered he was assigned to Ft. Lewis, WA; Baumholder, Germany; Fort Benning, GA; TuyHoa, Viet Nam; Ft. Lee, VA, where he retired from the Army. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22 from 5-7 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Services will take place at the Jackson Street Church of Christ, Monroe, LA on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 10:00 am. Mac Owen and David Owen will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Pallbearers are Josh Hudnall, Drew Tyner, Patrick Farmer, Hunter Murphy, John-David Owen, David Joseph Owen, Danny Owen, and Austen Hood. Honorary pallbearers are Mac Aaron Owen, Denver Willis and special friends from Jackson Street Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Camp Ch-Yo-Ca or World Radio. Online condolences may be made at kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 22, 2013

Mary Sue Butler, 67 Mary Sue Butler, 67, of West Monroe, a hairdresser, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Albert Green WASHINGTON, D.C. – Albert Green, a professional landscaper, died July 13. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Pauline M. Jowers, 96 HOUSTON – Pauline M. Jowers, formerly of West Monroe, a hairdresser, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment will follow in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Hebert.

Barrett Thomas Kenney, 63 MARION – Barrett Thomas Kenney, a retired construction worker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church, Linville. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mildred Orr, 89Mildred Celestine McMorris Orr of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Interment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Elsie Scogin 91 WINNSBORO – Elsie Scogin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mangham. Baptist Church. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Social Springs Cemetery, near Coushatta, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church.

Geneva B. Waldrop, 84 Geneva Beeson Waldrop of West Monroe, a nurses aide, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church.

Melinda L. Weeks, 52 MARION – Melinda Lois Weeks, a customer service representative, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church, Linville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged Brantley, Walter L. : 10 a.m. Monday, Haile Baptist Church, Haile. Ed Collins: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. John W. Day: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Annette Grafton: 11 a.m. Monday, Pine Grove Cemetery, Bernice. Hawkins, Louise Charles : 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Carey Nevels: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Kathy Annette Robinson: 10 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Ticheli, Michael Brian : 4 p.m. Monday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

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

Annette Proctor Grafton Graveside services were held for Annette Proctor Grafton, 80, at the Pine Grove Cemetery at Bernice on Monday, July 22, 2013 with Rev. R.B. Moore officiating. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 E. 5th St. in Homer on Sunday, July 21st from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Grafton was born March 25, 1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clifton Redd Proctor and Obeta Carson Proctor. She passed away Friday, July 19th at Presbyterian Village Nursing Home. Mrs. Grafton was a retired English Teacher and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Homer. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Rudy Grafton of Homer; 2 daughters, Julie Ann Grafton of Monroe and Suzonne Cobb of Gonzales; 2 sons, Benjamin Tobe Grafton of Bernice and Samuel Grafton of Farmerville; 1 sister, Amanda Jane Burton of Lake Providence; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. For friends considering memorials honoring Mrs. Grafton, her family suggests the First United Methodist Church of Homer. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer, LA Published in The News Star on July 24, 2013

Floyd Lightsey Services for Floyd Lightsey, 84, of Mer Rouge, formerly of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mr. Lightsey was born December 31, 1928 in Newellton, LA and died July 21, 2013 in Monroe, LA. His parents, Richard and Linnie Tew Lightsey; his wife, Bettye Gunther Lightsey; son, Gary Lightsey; and granddaughter, Mica Lightsey preceded him in death. Floyd retired from Texas Gas Co. after 41 years of service. He also worked for Limousines Unlimited and Mulhearn Funeral Home. He is survived by his son, Perry Lightsey and wife Patricia of Fairbanks; daughter, Linda Walker; three grandchildren, Candy Upton, Jeremy Lightsey, and Carley Olivo; one great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rick Greer, Terry Head, Larry Kelly, Joe Mulhearn, Butch Mulhearn, Gus Antis, Troy Dennard and John Divers. Honorary pallbearers will be Texas Gas employees. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 24, 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 July 24, 2013

John David Peel, Sr. USAF Ret. Funeral services for Mr. John David Peel, Sr. USAF Retired, age 78, of Quitman, LA will be held 2:00 PM Thursday July 25, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mr. Peel was born November 14, 1934 and passed away July 22, 2013. He is preceded in death by his brothers: Murray Peel, Floyd Peel, and Alton Peel; sisters: Jean Hodges and Laverne Edminston. Mr. Peel is survived by his wife: Myrtis Sisemore Peel of Quitman, LA; daughter: Denise Lowe and husband Gene of West Monroe, LA; son: John David Peel, Jr of Houston, TX; grandchildren: Kristen Schilder and husband Baron, Matthew Lowe and wife Chelsea; sister: Carolyn Mazie of Bay City, TX; sisters-in-law: Vivian Peel and Arlette Peel both of Ruston. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wednesday 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 July 24, 2013

Sam Rubin, Jr. Visitation for Sam Rubin, 86, of Monroe will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 24th at 5:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Sam passed away Monday, July 22nd at Oakwood Nursing Home in Mer Rouge. He owned and operated R&A Jewelers store for 60 years and was a member of Temple B'nai Israel. He was the ultimate sports fan. Mr. Rubin was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Rubin; parents, Estelle and Sam Rubin, Sr.; brother, Jack Rubin. Survivors include his children, Dr. Mark Rubin, Barry and Nicolle Rubin; Lori and Dr. Allen Spires; niece, Terri and Jack Trammell; grandchildren, Allen Spires, Jr., Samuel Spires, Leslie Spires, George Spires, Joseph Spires, and Daley Miller. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Oakwoods Nursing Home, Premier Hospice, and Alpha Care Nursing and Glenwood Hospital Physicians. Memorials may be made to the Temple of B'nai Israel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 24, 2013

Annie Solomon Sinclair Funeral services for Annie Solomon Sinclair, 95, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Ricky Baker and Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Sinclair was born on April 4, 1918 in Crowville, LA, to Davis and Julia Solomon. She was married to Daniel O. (D.O.) Sinclair for 42 years, with whom she had seven children. She was a member of Brookwood Baptist church in Shreveport, LA. She spent 20 wonderful years living at Holy Cross Villas West apartments in Shreveport, LA, which kept her active and social. She was chairman of the tenants committee for many of those years. She didn't work outside of the home until the age of 63, when she obtained her license to work as a florist for a brief career. She loved children, watching sports (especially the Saints), playing games, cooking, baking, quilting, tending to flowers, and most of all, spending time with her family. Miss Annie was a lady of integrity, who loved the Lord and loved to laugh. Family and friends will miss her dearly. Preceding her in death were her parents; step-mother, Annie Solomon; brothers, Abe and Albert Solomon; sister, Julia Nelson; husband, D.O. Sinclair; son, David (Buddy) Sinclair; four grandchildren, Michael Sinclair, David Guy Sinclair, Paul Campbell, and Terry Campbell; one great grandchild, Amanda Kirtland; and a son-in-law, Jerry Campbell. She's survived by brothers, Joe Solomon and wife Irene and Mike Solomon and his wife Cille; son, Donnie Sinclair and his wife Kathy and Dan Sinclair; daughters, Julia Ann Campbell, Shirley Hinton and husband Tracy, Brenda Collie, Debbie Hunnicutt and husband Lane; 13 grandchildren, Jeff, Scotty, Davy, Ricky, Donna, Kevan, Brian, Scott, Tammie, Angel, Brandi, Josh, and Cody; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and six nieces. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the funeral home. Any donations can be made to the LA Baptist Children's Home or St. Jude's. Many special thanks to Dr. Richard Haynie for his care through the years, the Bradford Home in Shreveport, LA for rehab and care, The Landmark nursing home in West Monroe, LA, and First Choice Hospice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 24, 2013

Estelle Allen, 72 OAK GROVE – Ethel Estelle Allen, a retired lunch room manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church, Kilbourne. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Thomas Balsamo, 71 Thomas Balsamo of West Monroe, maintenance employee for Evans Oil Co., died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Robert Bracy, 80 RAYVILLE – Robert Bracy, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Eunice Collins, 78 BASTROP – Eunice Madden "Tiny" Collins, a waitress at Slayden's Bar B Q, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Bobbye E. Crawford, 78 RAYVILLE – Bobbye E. Crawford, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Roosevelt Dumas, 68 MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Roosevelt Dumas, formerly of Galion, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jeff Easter, 42 Jeff Easter of Sterlington, a mechanic, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Bobby Elkin, 84 BOSSIER CITY – Bobbie Elkin, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Pioneer Funeral Home.

Angelia Ford, 48 COLLINSTON – Angelia Ford died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mildred L. Glass, 72 BASKIN – Mildred L. Glass, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Herman Hampton Jr., 50 GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – Herman Hampton Jr., formerly of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Trey J. Jewell, 19 Trey Jordan Jewell of Monroe, a private in the Marine Corps, died July 14. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at The Assembly, West Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Izola Jordan, 106 Izola Jordan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home.

Selby Lee, 89 Selby “Bob” Randall Lee of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bosco Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Bosco Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary McManus, 75 Mary McManus of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John E. Owens, 87 John Edwin Owens of West Monroe, retired switchman for a paper mill, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sara L. Parker, 36 RUSTON – Sara Lowe Parker, a deputy with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Minden, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Tessarah D. Perkey, infant HODGE – Tessarah Diane Perkey, the infant daughter of Stacey Perkey, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Cumberland Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Virtice Washington, 65 Virtice Washington of Monroe, a sitter, died Monday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Refuge Healing Ministry. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Cedric Whittington, 51 Cedric Whittington of West Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged Carpenter, Autry Q.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Green, John Ray: 1 p.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Kenney, Barrett Thomas: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Liberty Baptist Church, Linville. McClure, Billie: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. Pamplin, Calvin Emory : 11 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Swan, Alisa Ann : 1 p.m. Wednesday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Weeks, Melinda Lois: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Liberty Baptist Church, Linville.

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

Mr. Thomas (Tommy) Balsamo Surrounded by family and friends, Mr. Thomas (Tommy) Balsamo passed away on Monday July 22, 2013 at the age of 71. Tommy was born to Matthew and Audrey Mae Balsamo on August 28, 1941 in Monroe, LA. He was surrounded by 15 siblings. Tommy was raised in a loving home, where he was instilled with strong work ethics and a passionate love for his large family. On May 23, 1964, Tommy started his life with his true love, Mary. With over 49 years of marriage, he honored his wife and the commitments he made in their marriage vows. Tommy provided for his family with an impressive 42 years of service with Evans Oil Company. He was a born again Christian and member of Cypress Street Church of God. Tommy was a hardworking family man who touched and influenced many lives. He spent his free time creating beautiful memories with his family. He truly enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow into well behaved, responsible teenagers who he was very proud of. His wife describes him as a sweet, loving kind, and selfless husband. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Mary Balsamo; two adoring sons, TJ and wife, Ashly and Randy and wife, Judith; two precious grandchildren, Abigail and Tanner, and eleven siblings, Steve, Edgar, John, Leo Willis, Rodger, and Allen Balsamo, Gene Richey, Sally Patrick, Gloria Sims, and Ann Conville. His death was preceded by his parents, Matthew and Audrey Mae Balsamo; Stepmother Myrtis Balsamo; and four brothers, Frank, Vincent, D.C., and James. Pallbearers will be Justin Allen, Mitchell Balsamo, Michael Balsamo, Darren Balsamo, Hank Crisceol and D J Patrick. Honorary pallbearers will be Zachary Allen and Trey McClain. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. All family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Burial will proceed on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM, along with a graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Dennis Anger officiating. We would like to thank all of the family and friends who have shown their love to us by giving time, food, money, prayers and support during this time. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 25, 2013

Ruby Emma Brashier Brooks Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Emma Brashier Brooks, age 100, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Don Bryan and Rev. Earl Colquitt officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Nebo Cemetery (Downsville, LA). Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013 at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Brooks, a retired CNA at Morehouse General Hospital, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013. She was the oldest member of New Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, working in her yard and reading. She was quoted as saying her longevity was due to eating chocolate and reading her bible. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her children, Patsy Lucas and husband Buster of San Destin, FL, Billy James Brooks and wife Marilyn of San Jose, CA, twin daughters, Brenda Brooks and Linda Gregory both of Bastrop, LA; six grandchildren, Robert Lucas, Rusty Lucas, Jonette Oneto, Rodney Brooks, Chantz Bankson, Justin Bankson; eight great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, James L. Brooks; six sisters and two brothers. Serving as pallbearers are: Robert Lucas, Rusty Lucas, Chantz Bankson, Justin Bankson, Bruce Robinson and Jack Clampit. The family wishes to thank Dr. Carter Cox and the staff of Premier Hospice for their loving care during Mrs. Brooks' illness. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on July 25, 2013

Diana M. Caldwell Memorial Services for Diana M. Caldwell, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held Friday, July 26, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Ms. Caldwell passed away July 6, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Verna Miller; her son, Robert Louis (Bobby) Caldwell, and her husband, Robert Lee Caldwell and husband, Paul Hennessey. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Caldwell and fiancé, Sandy Wylie, daughter, Mary Greer and husband, Chris; her son, Mike Caldwell and daughter-in-law, Clarice Caldwell; step-children, Paul, Joe, Cherie, and Angel Hennessey; sisters, Gloryann Averino and Sherri Wise; grandchildren Michael Bayles, Erica Inzina and husband, Blasé, Jessica Howe and husband, Travis, Heather Barnes and husband, Larry, Lee Greer and wife, Brooke, Justin Greer and wife, Hilary, Robert Greer, Rachel Estep and husband, James, Robert, Matthew and Kaitlyn Caldwell; great-grandchildren Lillian and Nathan Greer and Daisye Inzina, and a host of other family. After working for Ouachita National Bank for 25 years, she retired for a short while. She was very involved volunteering with Mainline Crisis Hotline. Then became involved with Go Care where she worked for several years always helping those in need. She continued her love of helping others by helping start and continuing to work with Our House Help for Teens. Her passion was helping children and working with the great people there. She always had the answers for the staff, love for the kids, and knew how to help with the individual needs of everyone with whom she was involved. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Go Care or Our House Help for Teens. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 25, 2013 -

Sam Neathery Graveside services for Sam Neathery, 48, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, July 26, 2013 at McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA with Bro. Travis Arrant officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Neathery was born December 11, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Rayville, LA. He is preceded in death by his father, Chester Neathery; step-father, Jon McClusky; brother, Chet Neathery. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Becky Neathery of Rayville; son, Adam Neathery of Calhoun; daughters, Amber Neathery of Calhoun, Brittanie Neathery of Fort Myers, FL; 1-grandchild; mother, Ellen McClusky; brother, John Neathery of Lakeland, FL, Joe Neathery of West Monroe; sisters, Patricia Neathery of West Monroe, Pam Surratt of Springfield, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steve Fife, Jeremy Crow, John Dillon Blackburn, Jayson Richardson, Jared Richardson, Charles Roney. Visitation will be Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on July 25, 2013

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

Willie Lois Crockett Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Lois Crockett, 90, of Monroe will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe with Rev. Terry Mims officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Crockett passed on to heaven peacefully at home on July 24, 2013. Willie Lois grew up in Dunn, Louisiana, the oldest child of Wiley and Laura Thompson. She met her husband, Charles Crockett, on the last day of classes at Northeast Jr. College. Two years later they were married, a marriage that lasted 67 years. Charles and Willie Lois lived in Shreveport for 47 years before moving back to Monroe to be with their daughters. They were long-time members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Shreveport and at age 82, upon returning to Monroe, joined Monroe's Emmanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Crockett was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Leola and Enos Thompson; brother and sister-in-law, Fuller and Ruby Thompson; as well as her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Maxine Crockett. She is survived by her husband, Charles Crockett; her daughters and sons-in-law, Sara and Skip Caissie and Jane and John Cook; her grandchildren, Carolyn Guerriero and husband Paul, Jason Caissie and wife Michelle, Kevin Cook and wife Amy, Clay Caissie, and Allison Wilkerson and husband Kevin; and her eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Caissie, Kevin Cook, Clay Caissie, Paul Guerriero, Kevin Wilkerson, and Cullen Guerriero. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 26, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.2Ay8HvbD.dpuf

Martha Disney Prueitt Funeral services for Martha Disney Prueitt, 68, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 27, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. John Wesley Jones and Rev. Mike Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Martha, a R.N. for 46 years, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She attended Faith Tabernacle Church in Monroe. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Jess M. and Ida Dunn Disney; and brothers, C.L. Disney, Leon "Doc" Disney, and Russell Disney. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Gene Prueitt; daughters, Rachel Babin, Janeana Wold and husband Troy; grandchildren, Parker Wold, Maggie Babin; sisters, Ada Gates, Betty Keith, Lillian Hollifield, Glenda Payne, Brenda Robinson; brothers, Paul Disney; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Parker Wold, Troy Wold, Matt Myers, David Davis, Paul Gates, Eric Golden, and Kyle Myers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2013 at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 26, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.2Ay8HvbD.dpuf

Thomas Balsamo, 71 Thomas Balsamo of West Monroe, maintenance employee for Evans Oil Co., died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Robert Bracy, 80 RAYVILLE – Robert Bracy, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Adile Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Brightwater CME Cemetery, Alto.

Diana M. Caldwell, 76 Diana M. Caldwell of West Monroe, director of Our House Help for Teens, died June 6. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James L. Cook, 71 FARMERVILLE – James Leon Cook, a retired auto mechanic, died July 14. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Earnestine Dorsey, 71 RAYVILLE – Earnestine Dorsey, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Roosevelt Dumas, 68 MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Roosevelt Dumas, formerly of Galion, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams, Bastrop.

Angelia Ford, 48 COLLINSTON – Angelia Ford died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Salem No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Ollie Gaines, 85 CALHOUN – Ollie Gaines, a child care provider, died July 17. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Job Hill Cemetery, Rayville.

Margie M. Hill, 58 RUSTON – Margie Marie Hill, a cook, died July 17. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home.

Anna R. Holley, 80 LOS ANGELES – Anna Raye Smith Holley, a retired teacher, died July 6. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

David Jones, 77 BASTROP – David Jones died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Eldred R. Little, 66 RAYVILLE – Eldred Ray Little, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

James R. May, 62 FORT SMITH, Ark. – James Ruben May, a painter, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Mary S. McManus, 75 Mary Spires McManus of West Monroe, retired health care worker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

Audrey McVay, 89 ENTERPRISE – Audrey McVay, a retired postmaster, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at New Ouachita Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Old Catahoula Cemetery.

Lovie Myers, 95 BERNICE – Lovie Myers, retired secretary-beautician, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Minnie M. Pilgreen, 88 FARMERVILLE – Minnie M. Johnson Pilgreen, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Margarette Taylor, 81 Margarette Taylor of Calhoun, a homemaker, died July 17. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Linda S. Waffer, 57Linda Sue Waffer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James W. Washington, 88 GRAMBLING – James Willie Washington, a retired steel worker, died July 16. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jeffery W. Watson, 50 Jeffery Wayne Watson of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged Balsamo, Thomas : 3 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. DeForest Sr., Neal Allen : 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Dennis, Ivie Jean : 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Jude Baptist Church, Monroe. Hampton Jr., Herman: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Hopkins Jr., O.G. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, 170 Hollybrook Road, Lake Providence. Johnson, Glenda Sue: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Jordan, Izola : 2 p.m. Friday, Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Perry, Martha : 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham. Poindexter, Katie Marie : 2 p.m. Saturday, St. James A.M.E. Church, 602 Second Street, Lake Providence. Ray Jr., Willis Gordon : 1 p.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home. Roden, Margaret Helen Smelley : 10 a.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Tennessee, Florece: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Turner, Wanda L. : 2 p.m. Sunday, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Washington, Virtice : 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Refuge Healing Ministry, Monroe.

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

Christopher Michael Livingston Christopher Michael Livingston entered into this life on January 22, 1980 much to the joy and excitement of Pamela Sue McAnn Livingston and Michael Ray Livingston. He exited this world and entered his eternal rest on July 24, 2013. Survivors include his son Havin Cole Livingston, "Momma" and "Pappy", brother Daniel Scott Livingston and fiancé Cara Varnado, sister Jordan Lyn Livingston and son - Lyrik, maternal grandparents Ray and Kathryn McAnn and paternal grandmother Linda Livingston. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Captain Mickey Livingston. Pallbearers are Daniel Livingston, Jeremy Taylor, David Carpenter, David Ham, Steven Smyrni, Mike Bordelon and Steven Nichols. Chris was a resident of West Monroe, La and worked as an inspector in the oil and gas industry. Chris was affectionly nicknamed "smokey" as a young boy by his baseball playing and tractor riding buddy "Papaw". "Crisco Livingston" is dearly missed. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 27, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. at New Life Wesleyan Church in West Monroe. Graveside services will be held at Haughton cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the New Life Wesleyan youth dept. If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, does he not leave the ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains, and seeks that one which is gone astray? Matthew 18:12 Online Guestbook at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 27, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.bj5Qad2S.dpuf

Judy Glass Teaster Funeral services for Judy Glass Teaster will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park-Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Mrs. Teaster was born February 18, 1943 and died July 25, 2013 in Monroe, LA after a brief struggle with cancer. Judy was born in Kennett, MO and attended Arkansas State University. She and her late husband, Fred Teaster, then moved to Farmerville from 1969 to 1986. They moved to Monroe where she has resided since. She has been a member of North Monroe Baptist Church for over 27 years where she was affectionately known as the "church lady". She worked with children and was a member of the choir during her years there. Survivors include two daughters, Shelia Ginn and husband Keith of Monroe and Jansen Clary and husband Greg of Lakeland, FL; mother Willmeda Glass Stout of Kennett, MO; brother Charles Glass and wife Linda of Jonesboro, AR. Six grandchildren, Tyler Ginn and wife Morgan, Lance Ginn, Karlin Aloisio, Blake Aloisio, McCrae Clary, and Brittani Creed. She also had special adopted grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kendra, and Kyra Clark and Lily Pham. She also has a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dr. Fred Teaster and her father Mr. Clyde C. Glass. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Clark, David Creed, Arthur Earl, Jim Gray, John Hunter, Keith Huey, and Bradley Smith. We would also like to say a special thank you to the A-Team caregivers and close friends, Billie Creed, and Cheryl Huey. The family will receive guests from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Saturday night, July 27th at North Monroe Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 27, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.bj5Qad2S.dpuf

Helen F. Allen, 88
Helen Fernandez Allen of Monroe, a retired society editor for The News-Star, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, and 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church.

Bettye J. Brantley, 84
PIONEER – Bettye Jean Brantley, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Forest Baptist Church, Forest. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Brantley Family Cemetery.

Mickie S. Brantley, 54
MARION – Mickie Sue Flynn Brantley, a bookkeeper for Russell Moore Lumber Co., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside service is 1 p.m. at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Willie L. Crockett, 90
Willie Lois Crockett of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Lonnie C. Hensley, 79
Lonnie Clifton Hensley of West Monroe, an electronics repairman, died Tuesday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Salley S. Laster, 56
Salley Stevens Laster of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Myrtle M. Manfull, 91
EL DORADO, Ark. – Myrtle M. Manfull died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Florance, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Madden Funeral Services, Ashdown, Ark.

Lovie Myers, 95
BERNICE – Lovie Myers, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jane Parks, 92
Jane Parks of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Blytheville, Ark.

Minnie M. Pilgreen, 88 FARMERVILLE – Minnie Mary Pilgreen, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty at Linville Cemetery.

Martha D. Prueitt, 68 Martha Disney Prueitt of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dennis Roberts, 76 WISNER – Dennis Roberts, a retired ironworker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Pentecostal Church. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rev. Wayne Smith, 66 WINNSBORO – The Rev. Wayne Smith, a minister, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Victory Apostolic Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Elsie M. Taylor, 95 RAYVILLE – Elsie Mae Taylor, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged Bracy, Robert : noon Saturday, Adile Baptist Church, Alto. Cook, James Leon : 10 a.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice. Dennis, Ivie Jean : 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Jude Baptist Church, Monroe. Dumas, Roosevelt : noon Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop. Ford, Angelia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Salem No. 2 Baptist Church. Gaines, Ollie : 1 p.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Hampton Jr., Herman: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Hill, Margie Marie: 2 p.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Holley, Anna Raye Smith : 10 a.m. Saturday, Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge, Hopkins Jr., O.G. : 11 a.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, 170 Hollybrook Road, Lake Providence. Johnson, Glenda Sue: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. May, James Ruben: 3 p.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Perry, Martha : 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham. Poindexter, Katie Marie : 2 p.m. Saturday, St. James A.M.E. Church, 602 Second Street, Lake Providence. Taylor, Margarette : noon Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Tennessee, Florece: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Turner, Wanda L. : 2 p.m. Sunday, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Washington, James Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling. Washington, Virtice : 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Refuge Healing Ministry, Monroe.

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

Helen Fernandez Allen Funeral services for Helen Fernandez Allen, 88, of Monroe, La., will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2013, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Neustifter officiating. Interment will be in the columbarium at the church. Mrs. Allen passed away Friday, July 26, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband John H. Allen, Jr., daughter Sharon Allen Taylor and grandson James "Jay" Robert Taylor III. Survivors include her son John Heath Allen III and his wife Jan, daughter Arden Allen Dufilho and husband Edward, and son-in-law Jim Taylor and wife Linda. Grandchildren include Tanya Taylor Pesek, Jennifer Allen Etzel, John Heath Allen IV, Billy Allen, Alden Allen, Halle Allen, Claire Allen and Carrie Allen. Mrs. Allen also had five great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Dufilho, John Allen, Billy Allen, Mark Pesek and Erik Etzel. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn's Funeral Home on Sterlington Road in Monroe. The family extends heartfelt thanks to caregivers Pat Bynum and Joyce Hodges as well as Senior Care Services, Inc. and Emily Tucker. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in support of Arden Dufilho's marathon for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntx/nikesf13/adufilho. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, La. Published in The News Star on July 28, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.T5Pvogrj.dpuf

Mickie Sue Flynn Brantley Funeral services for Mickie Sue Flynn Brantley, 54. of Marion, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 29, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Paul Solice will officiate. Interment will be held at 1:00 pm at Providence Memorial Lake Providence, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mickie Sue was born July 23, 1959 in Lake Providence, LA and passed away July 25, 2013 in Monroe after a courageous battle with cancer. She is a 1977 graduate of Briarfield Academy in Lake Providence, LA. After graduating she was employed by East Carroll Lumber Yard until 1985 as a bookkeeper. Mickie Sue then moved to Monroe and was employed by Russell Moore Lumber Company as a bookkeeper until her death. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Flynn in 1991. Survivors are her husband; Mark Brantley; mother, Mickie Flynn; Sisters; Vickie Flynn, Sherie Richardson and husband Richard and Elizabeth Heydel and husband Brian; step-son, Russ Brantley and wife Stephanie; step-granddaughter, Avery; aunt, Betty Sullivan; 2 nieces, Ashlee Napier and Mary Flynn; 6 nephews; David Ainsworth and wife Miranda, Gene Ainsworth and wife Danielle, Chris Hale and fiancé Sydney Lengefeld, Matthew Napier, Koty Fisher and Diego Vidal; great niece and nephew, Anna Brooke and Abram Ainsworth. Pallbearers will be Randy Russell, Brian Russell, Kerry Thompson, Randy Rhymes, David Frey and Hubert Crowell. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 28, 2013 from 5:00pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 28, 2013

Hix Vaughn Harvison Hix Vaughn Harvison, 68 of Phoenix, AZ, was welcomed home in Heaven on May 7, 2013. Mr. Harvison, previously of West Monroe, LA and Baton Rouge, LA was preceded in death by his parents Vaughn and Molly Harvison, and his sister Annette Harvison. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 44 years, Adele Harvison; loving brother, Julian Harvison and wife Betty; beloved son Emery Harvison and wife Rolanda; cherished daughter Carrie Harvison Barnes and husband Jay; and four beautiful grandchildren that were the light of his life - Jill and Allen Harvison, Braeden Hodge, and Landon Barnes. Mr. Harvison was born in Truman, AR on December 4, 1944. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army with the 815th Engineering Battalion from 1966-1969. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1968-1969 where he proudly served our country during war time. Mr. Harvison was a retired mechanic that could fix anything he laid his hands on, which was one of his many gifts. His favorite pastime was cooking. He was famous for his many wonderful dishes that he would proudly prepare for family and friends. While living in Baton Rouge, he spent lots of time at The El Rio Grande Restaurant, where he became close to Raul Urdiales, whom he thought of as a 2nd son. Anyone who was honored to know him heard many stories about his past and his love of making people happy through cooking. He was a giver to many and loved by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held to honor his memory and celebrate his life in Phoenix, AZ on August 4, 2013. Memorial donations may be made to your local Hospice organization. Published in The News Star on July 28, 2013

Salley Stevens Laster Funeral services for Salley Stevens Laster, 56 of Crossroads, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, July 29, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Jarrod Hawthorne and Bro. Don Delukie will officiate. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery Crossroads, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Laster was born July 7, 1957 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 26, 2013 in West Monroe. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Laster is survived by her husband, Tommy Laster; son, Chris Sturdivant and wife Jennifer, Andy Sturdivant; step-son, Jimmy Laster; grandchildren Loralee, Jackson and Tucker Sturdivant and Paul Wyatt; sister, Carol Anderson; brothers Larry Stevens, Edward Stevens; father and mother-in-law, Aubrey and Myrtice Laster; brother-in-law Wayne Laster; sister-in-laws, Nita Laster and Jane Laster; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday July 28, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, 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 July 28, 2013

Allen Monroe Smalling, Jr. Funeral Services for Allen Monroe Smalling, Jr., 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Smalling was born on December 16, 1943 in Wallace Ridge, LA and passed away at his residence on July 26, 2013. He loved the outdoors, fishing and bird hunting. Mr. Smalling loved being with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Allen Monroe Smalling, Sr. and by his step son, Jamie Parker. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Chapman Smalling; children, Teresine Tarver and husband, Doug; Veronica Dickey and husband, Ken; Michael Parker and wife, Lisa; Kym Payne and husband, Alisha; Michael Smalling and wife, Tina; and Amanda Eudy and husband, Jeremy; grandchildren, Amy Sliger and husband, Chad; Katie Tarver, Lennon Sliger, Emalie Dickey, Kevin and wife, Kathryn, Brandon, Tyler and Alyssa Parker, Zachery and Sam Parker, Kaitlyn, Caden and Hunter Smalling, Cathrine Smalling, and Cassidy and Emma Eudy; mother, Edith Mize Smalling; brothers, Virgle Smalling and wife; Donna, C.P. Smalling and wife, Renee; Eddie Ray Smalling and wife, Kim; Buford Smalling and wife, Rhonda; Michael Smalling and wife, Beth; Jerry Smalling and wife, Derinda; and Paul Smalling; sisters, Laura Richards and husband, Phillip; Mary Mullins and husband, Jay; and Inez Mason and husband, George; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Smalling's brothers will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Memorials may be made to the building fund at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 28, 2013

Rev. Wayne Smith Funeral services for Rev. Wayne Smith, 66, of Winnsboro will be held 2:00 pm Monday July 29, 2013 at Victory Apostolic Church with Rev. Kenny Carpenter, Rev. Virgil Harris, Rev. Phil Lowry, Rev. Curtis Harris and Rev. David Poole officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 - 9:00 pm Sunday July 28, 2013 at the church. Bro. Smith was born on June 10, 1947 in Winnsboro to Randolph and Martha Oneida Wollerson Smith and passed from this life on July 25, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his father and father-in-law Rev. Carl Elmore. Bro. Smith has been preaching the word of God for 41 years and been a pastor for 37 of those years; during the years of his ministry Bro. Smith touched many lives but during his illness of the last 19 months the number of lives that were touched by him is to great to number. He was loved and will be missed by many. Bro Smith is survived by his wife of 47 years Rita Elmore Smith; son Rev. David W. Smith, Jr. and wife Amy Acord Smith and children Cameron, Adriel and Chloe Smith; daughter Kristi Smith Rollins and husband Jeremy Rollins and Kasen, Loren and Morgan Rollins; mother Oneida Wollerson Smith; sisters Joy Smith Parks and husband Raymond; Marilyn Smith Reynolds and husband Mitch all of Winnsboro; Linda Smith of Alexandria; brother Mark Smith of Winnsboro; mother-in-law Pauline Elmore of Edmonton, KY; sister-in-law Beverly Lowry and husband Phil of Edmonton, KY; numerous nieces, nephews, church family and friends. Pallbearers will be Wes Jolly, Kevin Lowry, Charles Nichols, Clay Nichols, Phillip Price and Kasen Rollins. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren. Planned memorials may be made to Victory Apostolic Church, PO Box 159, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on July 28, 2013

Ellene Blackman, 87 BASTROP – Ellene Rice Blackman, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crossroads Cemetery, Crossett, Ark., Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home.

Raymond Gates, 92 Raymond Gates of West Monroe, retired superintendent of Mallinckrodt Pipelines, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marcile Harris, 66 BASTROP – Marcile Lum Harris, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitaiton is noon Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tillou Cemetery.

Daisy Neal, 94 CROSSETT, Ark. – Daisy Neal died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m., Monday at the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at the Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Sue Owens, 77 OAK GROVE – Sue Owens, a licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Harvest Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home and 1-2 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery.

Judy G. Teaster, 70 Judy Glass Teaster of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Williams, 95 Dorothy Helen Williams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ira Zeagler, 88 Ira Lee “Zig” Zeagler of Monroe, a retired real estate broker-insurance salesman, died Friday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged Allen, Helen Fernandez : 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Brantley, Bettye Jean : 2 p.m. Sunday, Forest Baptist Church, Forest. Brantley, Mickie Sue Flynn: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Parks, Jane : 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Roberts, Dennis : 2 p.m. Sunday, First Pentecostal Church. Smith, Rev. Wayne: 2 p.m. Monday, Victory Apostolic Church. Taylor, Elsie Mae : 2 p.m. Sunday, Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Turner, Wanda L. : 2 p.m. Sunday, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Jul 29, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Ellene Rice Blackman Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Ellene Rice Blackman, age 87 and resident of Bastrop, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Crossroads Cemetery, Crossett, AR, with Rev. Butch Goodman and Rev. Chad Merrell officiating. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. On Friday evening she went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was welcomed by a host of loved ones who had gone before. Becoming a widow at a very early age she took on the role of both mother and father charged with the upbringing of 5 little boys. She endured much heartache with the loss of two children but she always kept a smile on her face and worked hard to provide for her children. She was a remarkably strong woman setting the mark high as an example for her children. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and sister. She found much joy in being surrounded by her family, especially when holding her great grandchildren. She had a knack for bringing dying plants back to life, stitching beautiful quilts and making amazing hot tamales. She has stitched a lifetime of memories in our hearts and her gentle and loving spirit will always live there. She is whole again and for that we give thanks to our Lord Jesus! Proverbs 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed. She is survived by her four sons, Sammie Blackman of Bastrop, LA, Larry Blackman and wife Terri of Monroe, LA, Billy Blackman and wife Marsha of Monroe, LA, Eugene Blackman and wife Joy of West Monroe, LA; two brothers, Charles E. Rice and wife Mary of Crossett, AR, Robert Rice and wife Louise of Mountain Home, AR; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blackman is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Blackman; daughter, Mary Lynne Blackman; son, Jackie Blackman; two brothers, Raymond Rice, Roy Wood Rice; sister, Nell Wolff; and parents, Dewitt and Averice Rice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Joseph's Nursing Home and Carolyn Lowery for their attentiveness during her illness. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on July 29, 2013

Dorothy Helen Allen Williams Dorothy Helen Allen Williams went to her Heavenly Home to spend eternity with her Lord on Friday, July 26, 2013. A graveside service for Dorothy, age 95, West Monroe, LA, formerly a 40-year resident of Amarillo, TX, and a life-long resident of the panhandle area of Texas, will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 61 New Chapel Hill Road, West Monroe with Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, is handling the services. Dorothy was born in Clarendon, TX on August 26, 1917. She married the love of her life, George Williams in 1934 in Sayre, OK. Dorothy was very active in her church as a deacon's wife and a teacher to children of all ages. Dorothy moved to Amarillo, TX in 1958 and was a member of Paramount Baptist Church. Dorothy and George moved to West Monroe in 1995 to be near their daughter. Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and the Agape Sunday School Class. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; Samuel Stennett Allen and Lizzie Lou Patman Allen; husband, George Williams; sisters, Mary Faust of Amarillo, TX, Pauline Gillespie of Memphis, TX, and Jewel Carter of Gainesville, TX; brother, Bill Allen of Clarendon, TX; and, great-granddaughter, Randi Layne Williams. Survivors include a daughter, Sammie Williams Pettitt (Ken) of West Monroe; three grandchildren, Mark Shaffer of West Monroe, Stephen Shaffer (Elizabeth Grazier Kolb) of Downsville, and, Nikki Pettitt Castaldi (Pete) of Calhoun; great-grandchildren, Alan Shaffer (Christina) of Ruston, Joy Shaffer of West Monroe, Derrick Cook of Monroe, Cody McKinnie of Camp Lejeune, NC, Logan McKinnie of Downsville, Shayne and Chloie Williams of Calhoun; great-great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Caldwell, of Calhoun; step great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brianna Castaldi of Calhoun; one niece, Linda Cummings (Alex) of Gainesville, TX; two nephews, Dudley Gillespie (Elly) of Mead, OK and Billy Faust (Joan) of Texas City, TX. Much appreciation to those who cared for Mother during the past years: Mark, Stephen, Nikki, Loretta, Liz, Christina, Joy, Brianna, and the girls at Landmark Nursing Home. Visitation will be at 2:00-3:00 pm, Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 No. 7th St., West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 29, 2013

Jean S. Dixon, 86 GILBERT — Jean S. Dixon of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Duncan, 54 John Duncan, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Raymond Gates, 92 Raymond Gates of West Monroe, a retired superintendent of pipelines died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rocky Branch Cemetery.

Sally Stevens Laster, 56 Salley Stevens Laster of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Crossroads Cemetery.

Allen M. Smalling, Jr., 69 Allen Monroe Smalling, Jr. of West Monroe, a supervisor at GM Guide Plant, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday, at Cedar Crest Baptist Church . Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun,under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged Blackman, Ellene Rice: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Crossroads Cemetery, Crossett, Ark. Brantley, Mickie Sue Flynn: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Neal, Daisy: 10 a.m., Monday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark. Owens, Sue: 2 p.m. Monday, Harvest Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove. Parks, Jane: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Smith, the Rev. Wayne: 2 p.m. Monday, Victory Apostolic Church. Zeagler, Ira Lee “Zig”: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jul 30, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Shirley Smith, 59 Shirley Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Jeffery Watson, 50 Jeffery Watson of Monroe, a chef, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Previously acknowledged Broussard, Murriel Raborn : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Dixon, Jean S. : 10 a.m. Thursday, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Duncan Jr., John William “Possum” : 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Wisner. Gates, Raymond: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Torrey, Dale “Speck” : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sandy Bayou Baptist Church, Duty Ferry. Waffer, Linda Sue : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Watson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Miller: 2 p.m. Sunday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe.

Lessie M. Sant Funeral services for Lessie M. Sant 79, of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Pastor Laymond Tucker will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Lessie was born March 21, 1934 in Harrisonburg, LA and passed away July 28, 2013 in Downsville, LA. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Lessie was a member of Bethel Church of Downsville, LA. Lessie is survived by 5 children; Jimmy Sant, Terry Sant and wife Kathy, Greg Sant, Sherri Sant Alvis and Shondra Sant Henderson and husband Todd; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one on the way and a great great grandchild on the way; sister, Minnie Ola Floyd; sister-in-law, Faye Floyd, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Sant, Clint Sant, Robert Alvis, Tyler Henderson, Lenwood Alvis and Fred Kalil. Honorary pallbearers will be Dusty Sant, Jarren Sant and Johnathan Hatley. The family wishes to thank Wayne Rutledge FNP and the staff of Community Care Clinic and Southern Care Hospice for their care of Mrs. Sant during her illness. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 30, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm 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 July 30, 2013

Ernestine Carter, 83 WINNSBORO — Ernestine Carter, an office clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Bobby Davis Sr., 67 RAYVILLE – Bobby “B.J.” Davis Sr. died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Shirley B. Humphries, 57 OLLA – Shirley Brown Humphries, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Standard Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beech Creek Cemetery.

Ronnie D. Massey, 49 EL DORADO, Ark. – Ronnie DeWayne Massey, a diesel mechanic, died Saturday. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Danny H. McIntosh, 62 Danny H. McIntosh of Calhoun, a heavy equipment operator, died July 20. A private service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nelda A. Morgan, 75 Nelda Annette Rogers Morgan of Monroe, a retired teacher, died July 22. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Friday in the parlor at the church.

Mary E. Morris, 56 Mary Elizabeth “Tippy” Morris of Monroe, an insurance adjuster, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James R. Petersen, 77 BERNICE – James R. Petersen, a retired estimator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.

Lessie M. Sant, 79 DOWNSVILLE – Lessie M. Sant, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Shirley Smith, 59 Shirley Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Jeffery Watson, 50 Jeffery Watson of Monroe, a chef, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged Broussard, Murriel Raborn : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Dixon, Jean S. : 10 a.m. Thursday, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Duncan Jr., John William “Possum” : 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Wisner. Gates, Raymond: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Torrey, Dale “Speck” : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sandy Bayou Baptist Church, Duty Ferry. Waffer, Linda Sue : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Watson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Miller: 2 p.m. Sunday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe.

Jul 31, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jean S. Dixon Funeral services for Jean S. Dixon, 86 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Parkview Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Hughes and Rev. Erby Burgess officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Dixon passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, Faithful Friends Sunday School Class, Monroe Literary Club, and the PEO. Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Dixon, Jr. Survivors include her five daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jim Wriska, Linda and Dan Sigler, Julia and Robert Boyce, Nancy and Randy Farmer, and Deborah and Craig Hamby; sister, Martha Ann Lacy; grandchildren, Nathan and Pam Jowers, Dixon and Liz Jowers, Brian Sigler, Robert and Lauren Boyce, Jr., Chris and Juliet Boyce, Meghan and Cooper Hurst, Brittany and Rick Davis, Madalyn Dodson, Seth and Victoria Hamby, Jacob Hamby, and Sarah Hamby; fourteen great grandchildren, Javan, Joshua, Jared, and Jaxton Jowers, Caleb and Mia Jowers, Alden and Matthew Boyce, Leighton, Landry, and Nolan Boyce, CJ Boyce, Chloe Hamby, and Milo Davis. Pallbearers will be Nathan Jowers, Brian Sigler, Dixon Jowers, Robert Boyce, Jr., Christopher Boyce, Seth Hamby, and Jacob Hamby. Honorary pallbearers will be the Faithful Friends Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express a special thank you to Dr. Dean Stockstill for his loving care and to Sue Lomax for her special friendship. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or Parkview Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 31, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.4mzMyaiT.dpuf

Leslie William Gray Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Leslie William Gray, 75, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday August 1, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Swartz, LA with Rev. Jeff Smart and Rev. Garrison Griffith officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Mr. Gray died July 29, 2013 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Mr. Gray was a member of the First Baptist Church in Swartz, LA. He retired in retail management and was the former owner of the U Pak-It in West Monroe. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He loved to watch his grandchildren play baseball and softball. Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Nelda S. Gray; Daughter, Sherrie Tyler and husband, Gary; Son, Michael Gray and wife, Sherri; Grandchildren, Erin Young and husband, Brad, Holly Tyler, Dalton and Christian Gray. Pallbearers will be Dalton Gray, Christian Gray, Brad Young, Victor Cart, J. R. Capps and Hosea McNew. Honorary Pallbearer will be A. L. Dowdy. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Swartz, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 31, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.4mzMyaiT.dpuf

Lee Roy McGrew Funeral services for Lee Roy McGrew, 91, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Rev. Johnny Hankins and Rev. Stuart Sherman will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. McGrew was born January 26, 1922 in Ouachita Parish and passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 after a short illness. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II. After discharge, he began his career with Brown Paper Company in West Monroe, and retired after 39 years with Manville. He was a charter member of Brownville Methodist Church later known as the Asbury United Methodist Church in West Monroe. He was very active in the church and will be deeply missed by all the members. Mr. McGrew was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Pennie Mae McGrew; brother, Hollis McGrew; sisters, Arlene Poe and Myrtle Pesnell. Mr. McGrew is survived by sons; Roy Glen McGrew and wife Charlotte, Danny McGrew and wife Connie; daughter, Dianne Koontz and husband Gene; grandchildren; Jim McGrew and wife Denna, Janet Mills and husband Jeremy, Tim Koontz and wife Meredith, Jennifer Koontz, Stacey Hicks and husband Jeremie, Ryan McGrew; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Benjamin Koontz, Ethan and Jenna McGrew, Mick and Mason Mills and Bailey Hicks; brothers, Letrell McGrew, Ellis McGrew, Clayton McGrew and Joe McGrew all of West Monroe; brother-in-law, Dwayne Cummings and wife Reba and sister-in-law, Marlene Greer. Pallbearers will be Jim McGrew, Tim Koontz, Ryan McGrew, Jacob Koontz, Jeremy Mills and Jeremie Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Ethan McGrew, Jenna McGrew, Mick Mills, Mason Mills, Bailey Hicks and Benjamin Koontz. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on July 31, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thenewsstar/obituary-browse.aspx?recentdate=0&type=1#sthash.4mzMyaiT.dpuf

Ernestine Carter, 83 WINNSBORO — Ernestine Carter, an office clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Danny H. McIntosh, 62 Danny H. McIntosh of Calhoun, a heavy equipment operator, died July 20. A private service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James R. Petersen, 77 BERNICE – James R. Petersen, a retired estimator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery,

Bernice. Lessie M. Sant, 79 DOWNSVILLE – Lessie M. Sant, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Shirley Smith, 59 Shirley Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.