Obituaries - November 2013

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

David Patrick "Pat" Beach David Patrick "Pat" Beach died having coffee and trading one-liners with our Lord on October 29th, 2013. In truth, he passed away quietly and peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. Those that knew him know that, although he was physically weak in the end, he lived a life with strength of character and integrity and helped many through dark and desperate times without want of fanfare or reciprocation. His happiest days were as a farmer in his birthplace, Franklin Parish; however, his most successful business endeavor was co-founding Gulf Coast Occupational Medicine with his daughter, Sarah Taylor, in whose capable hands the business will prosper. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior when he was eight years old and experienced an earthly life full of God's grace and mercy until called home. When his love and generosity exceeded the limits of his first heart, he was blessed by the gift of a new heart nearly a decade ago. His transplanted heart allowed him to share more fully in the lives of his wife of 36 years, Hortense "Tonsie" Moreau Beach, his children: William Jackson Cook III (partner Rob Morrison), Rachel Elizabeth Cook (husband Michael Millman), Sarah Beach Taylor, and David Moreau Beach (wife Emily), and his grandchildren: Jamie Hall Smith, Whitney Breigh Hall, Mary Ellis Beach, Howard Patrick Beach, Anna Britt Beach, and Kayla Morton Murray. He is survived by his brother, Don Beach (wife Fran) of Monroe, LA, his beloved Moreau family brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Letha Beach. He was a proud graduate of LSU and alumni of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government Street) on Friday, November 1, 2013 after 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Visitation on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius Church, 2025 Stuart Ave. with a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 AM officiated by Father Donald Blanchard. Interment will be private under the directions of Rabenhorst Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent's DePaul. Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, La Published in The News Star from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2013

Maybelle Boughton Services for Maybelle Boughton, 97 of Mangham will be 11:00AM Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Stephens and Bro. Jeffery Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Prewitt Cemetery near Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mrs. Maybelle passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013. She was a member and Sunday school teacher for over 70 years at Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a gracious lady, very sweet, loving, and kind to all she knew. She is preceded in death by her husband-R. B. Boughton; daughter-Trudy Hill and son-in-law-Dock Hill; daughter-in-law-Alice Boughton; great granddaughter-Hillary Thomas; 5 brothers-Felix, W.O. "Dub", Foster, Traylor, and Ed Jones; 5 sisters-Myrtis Jones, Susie Mock, Lanie Haire, Maude Mulhearn, and Lula Cheek. She is survived by a daughter-Judy Gilley and husband Ronnie of Mangham; a son-Roger S. Boughton and wife Judy of New Iberia, LA; a brother-in-law-Leo Cheek of Mangham; grandchildren-Roger L. Boughton and wife Beth, Shannon Boughton, Leah Erikson and husband George, Marty Thomas and husband Jeffery, Dr. Stacy Gandy and husband Jimmy, LeaAnn Teague and husband Jim; and 14 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons, great grandsons, Noble Ellington and Johnny Boughton. Visitation will be 10:00 till service time at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial made to Bethlehem Baptist Church and Prewitt Cemetery. Online registry/condolences made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, La. Published in The News Star on Nov. 1, 2013

Glenda B. Eubanks Funeral Services for Glenda B. Eubanks, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Community Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Eubanks was born on December 22, 1937 in Lake Village, AR and passed away on October 31, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Eubanks. Survivors include her daughter, Pam Battaglia and husband, Jeff and their children, Krista Morgan and husband, Matt and Chan Battaglia and wife, Tabitha; son, Greg Eubanks and his children, Michael Eubanks and Mat Eubanks; great grandson, Jameson Eubanks; sister, Beatrice Rice; sisters-in-law, Ruby Bennett, Carolyn McDonald and Melba Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Community Baptist Church Family Life Center Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 1, 2013

Charles Harry Foster Funeral Services for Charles Harry Foster, 86, of Downsville, LA will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville, LA with Rev. Robbie Robison officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Harry Foster passed away at his residence on October 30, 2013. Harry was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church and the American Legion Post #149 for over 60 years. He played professional baseball, was a muscadine farmer, mud logger and a musician who enjoyed playing for the veterans at the NELA War Veterans Home and different venues with the Harry Foster Band. Survivors include his wife, Jessie L. Foster; children, Dixie Foster Chapman and husband, Richie and their daughters, Mallory and Allie; Lori McKinnie and husband, Jason and their children, Justin and Megan; Brenda Liggin Viator; Sammy Liggin and wife, Susan and their children, Sam Jr. and Catherine; and Wyatt Liggin and his children, Joshua and Ashley; 10 great grandchildren; and a niece and numerous nephews. Pallbearers will be Blonde Arrant, Bill Nolan, Jimmy Dennig, Bo Holcomb, Will Sam Shatzer, James "Red" Montgomery, Bobby Bayles, Jay Emory and Gary Tidwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ralph Robinson, Edwin Emory and Bill Blackstock. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2013 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville, LA. Memorials may be made to the NELA War Veterans Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 1, 2013

Rev. John Earl Moore Funeral services for Rev. John Earl Moore, age 99, of Ruston, LA will be 10AM, Friday, November 1, 2013, at Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Sarah Ingram and Rev. Ken Warren officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove City Cemetery. Service are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 8:00 AM until time of service at Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Walton Knighten and Lonie Belle Wright Knighten; brother, Edgar Moore; sister, Beatrice Moore. Rev. Moore is survived by his wife, Helen Ferrel Moore of Ruston, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Frankie and Boots Pilcher of Monroe, LA; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Frankie Moore of Wisner, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Jaime and Ken Warren; 2 step-sons; 4 grandchildren, Charles Pilcher and wife Heather, Kim Pilcher, John Moore and wife Amanda, Michelle Campbell and husband Roland Jr.; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, J. W. and Eloise Knighten. Pallbearers will be Roland Campbell Jr., Bubba Fergerson, John Moore, Charles Pilcher, Tim Ross, Mike Ross, Buddy Ross, Gary Ramshur. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 1, 2013

Sister Lottie Ciel Moore Sister Lottie Ciel Moore was born September 21, 1929 to the union of the late George Davis and Mary Davis in Wisner, LA. She went to be with the Lord on October 23. She leaves to cherish her precious memories one daughter, Leboria Moore San Francisco, CA; one son Duffie Moore, Jr. Monroe, LA; two brothers, five sisters, twelve grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Condolences may be express-ed at Richardsonfhmonroe.com Richardson Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 1, 2013

Loyce Marlene Crawford Rogers Funeral services for Mrs. Loyce Marlene Crawford Rogers, age 81, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 2, 2013 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Bobby Taylor and Rev. David Worthington. Interment will follow at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Loyce is survived by her daughter, Carol Anne Fletcher and her husband, Bobby of Farmerville, LA; sisters, Peggy Crawford Chambers of Monroe, LA and Bette Crawford Brodie of Lawton, OK; brothers, James T. Crawford and his wife, Jackie of Pass Christian, MS and Joe H. Crawford and Dolly McGill of West Monroe, LA; and her granddaughter, Casey Booth Fletcher of Farmerville, LA. Loyce was born in Calhoun, LA and passed away in Farmerville, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred (Gilbert) and Thomas H. Crawford. She was a business entrepreneur and an apartment manager in the Dallas, TX and Monroe. LA areas. Pallbearers will be Michael Crawford, Joey Crawford, Doug Crawford, Mike Foster, Tommy Crawford and Alan Futch. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 1, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 1, 2013

Dr. Patricia D. Stanley Dr. Patricia D. Stanley, formerly of Shreveport, LA, passed away on October 24, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Anaheim Hills, CA due to an MS related incident. Pat was born in Jasper, TX, on July 19, 1940 to the late James and Mattie Lou (Pat) Deason. She was raised in Hico, LA. She was married to Larry Stanley from 1961 to 1988. Pat attended Louisiana Tech University where she earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education. Her first career was as a piano teacher and loving mother. She then earned a Masters in Psychology from Northeast Louisiana University and a PhD in Psychology from East Texas State University. She was a licensed Psychologist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Pat was a Professor of Psychology at Louisiana State University-Shreveport where her work was described as "a model of excellence in teaching, research, and service to her institution and community." She was a member of the National Association of School Psychologists; the Louisiana School Psychologists Association and Chair of its Professional Development Committee; and Trainers of School Psychologists and on its Steering Committee for Training Issues. At LSU-S she chaired the committee that developed the Masters of Counseling Psychology Program; supervised numerous school psychology interns and thesis projects; authored articles for state, regional, and national professional journals; and wrote and directed numerous research grants. Pat supported her community by providing consultation and training through local school boards and Offices of Community Services. Among her many awards, she was recipient of the LSU-S "Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching." At the time of her death, Pat was retired from LSU-S where she had demonstrated a true passion for learning and teaching. Pat is survived by her daughter Mary E. "Beth" Jewell, son-in-law David Jewell, and grandchildren Katrina Jewell (21) and Jesse Jewell (18). She was preceded in death by her son, Roger Stanley. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, LA. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., also at Rose-Neath Bossier. She will be buried near her son, Roger, in the Rose-Neath Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation at www.nationalmssociety.org. A memorial fund is registered under "Patricia Stanley". Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier City, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 1, 2013

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

Malcom Brown Funeral services will be held for Malcom Brown, 88, at the Summerfield Baptist Church on Sunday November 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Nutt and Bro. B.F. Middleton officiating. Interment will follow at Summerfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday November 2, 2013 from 4:00p.m to 6:00p.m. Mr. Brown was born June 24, 1925 in Summerfield to Herman and Verna Brown. He entered into rest Thursday October 31, 2013 at his home. He served in the Navy during WWII. Mr. Brown was a member of the Summerfield Baptist Church. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his brother Byron Brown. He is survived by his wife Edna Andrews Brown of Summerfield, son, Skipper Brown and wife Jane C. of Summerfield, daughter, Gayle Singletary and husband Tom of West Monroe, brother Leonard Brown of Homer, four grandchildren Todd Singletary, Chrisanna Brown Saums, Jan Singletary Tooke and Averie Brown Brown and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Todd Singletary, Robert Saums, Landon Tooke , Adam Brown, Jerry Andrews and Ken Copeland. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Agatha Louise Callaway Funeral services for Ms. Agatha Louise Callaway 68 of Winnsboro, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2013 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM Saturday until time of services. Burial will be in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Ms. Callaway was born on March 8, 1945 in Delhi, LA to the union of Thomas Lenward Callaway and Agatha White Callaway. She left this life on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Martha Smith and two brothers, E. C. "Doc" Callaway and W. B. Rogers. Louise is survived by five siblings, James Calloway and Billy Callaway both of Monroe, LA, Alice Hosea and Thomas Callaway, both of Delhi, LA and Bea Vining of Pioneer, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mark Hosea, Butch Hosea, Johnnie Burroughs, Jimmy Blackman, Shannon Maxwell and Stacey Maxwell. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Ernest L. Eubanks Funeral services for Ernest L. Eubanks, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday, November 3, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Pastor Mickey Chesheir officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ernest L. Eubanks born in Rayville, LA February 3, 1924 lead a wonderful life. After high school Ernest was inducted into the Army Air Corp June 1943. He was trained as mechanic and gunner on the B-24 and flew one bombing mission over Germany. Honorably discharged in March 1946 as Staff Sergeant, he then attended college from 1946 until 1947. In June 1947 he started work at the International Paper Mill, first as a fireman for two years then as an electrician for 27 years. He retired on his birthday in 1986. After retirement from the mill he became a green thumb in gardening. Ernest felt a calling to minister to others. He started going to prisons and realized there was a huge need for pastors to reach out to those in prison. He started the "Set Free Ministries". This program has over 25 men and 13 women that minister every Sunday to the jails and prisons throughout the North Louisiana area. Ernest loved preaching to anyone he came in contact with. He brought hundreds to salvation. He would obtain bibles, or buy them himself, to give to prisoners. He set up the schedule determining which minister would go to which prison. On occasion Ann would accompany him and sing hymns. These past years, Ernest has been relaxing and is finally free of pain and with other relatives in heaven. Ernest married Ann Whitsitt on December 9, 1924 and had one son, David Eubanks and two grandchildren, David Eubanks II and Ashley Eubanks. Pallbearers will be John Pahal, Gregg Yoes, Cletus Davis, Charles Sauvell, Marty Earnest, and Lonnie Celesten. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:30 PM until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

William Wallace Faris William Wallace Faris was born a child of God on December 3, in the year of our Lord 1916 in Beebe, Arkansas, and passed away in Warren, Arkansas on October 31, 2013, at the age of 96. He was a man of God, a man of faith, who was devoted to his Lord, his family, his church and a humble servant of all. Wallace Faris grew up in Anna, Illinois, where he was raised after the death of his parents by his Aunt Marion Faris Wiley and Uncle Charlie Wiley. He attended Georgetown University, Blackburn College and graduated from Princeton University, from the Woodrow Wilson School of Political Science and International Affairs. After working one year in Nebraska, he felt called into pastoral ministry; he attended McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated first in his class in 1943 with a Masters in Divinity. On November 15, 1942, he married his beloved wife Elizabeth Johnson Faris, and they were married for 57 years. Immediately after graduating from McCormick Seminary, he went into the Navy. He served as a Lieutenant in World War II as a Navy chaplain, serving in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps. During the war, he was first stationed in Key West Florida, then in the Pacific in the Cayman islands, Peleliu, Saipan and Guadacanal. After the war, Wallace and Elizabeth served together in pastoring a number of churches: First Presbyterian Churches of Pittsburg, Kansas and Port Arthur, Texas, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene, Texas, and First Presbyterian Church in Claremore, Oklahoma. After their retirement to Austin, Texas in 1980, they continued to serve faithfully as interim pastors at St. John's Presbyterian Church and St. Paul's Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. During his ministry, he received an honorary doctorate from Blackburn University, and was moderator of the Synod of the Sun of the Presbyterian Church of Texas. He was also a life-long member of Rotary International Service Club and was an honorary Rotarian member in Warren, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Josephine Johnson Faris, his parents Philip Melancthon Faris and Vivian Hannah Faris, a younger brother Paul Thomson Faris, and an infant daughter. He is survived by two sons Samuel Wallace Faris of Republic, Missouri and Philip Adams Faris and his wife Linda of Warren, Arkansas; and three granddaughters, Jennifer Christine Faris Schaefer and husband Paul of Marionville, Missouri, Janice Elizabeth Faris Hamrick and husband Kasey of Columbia, South Carolina, and Julie Diane Faris Mobley and husband Aaron of Denver, Colorado; and four great-grandchildren, Caleb Alan Schaefer, Micah Wallace Schaefer, Josiah Robert Schaefer, and Sarah Elizabeth Schaefer all of Marionville, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Warren, Arkansas at 4 pm on Sunday, November 3, 2013, with a reception following. Reverend Philip A. Faris will be officiating. A private burial will be held at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators, with a note stating "for the ministry of Paul and Jennifer Schaefer", P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, Florida, 32862-8200 or to First Presbyterian Church, 212 E. Church St. Warren, Arkansas, 71671. Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Mildred Remore Nale Hales Funeral services for Mildred Remore Nale Hales, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 3, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Chad Merrell officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hales died Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Christus St. Joseph's Home after a lengthy illness. She was the last of seven children. Mrs. Hales was a member of Paron Baptist Church and formerly worked for Howard Brothers and Wal-Mart before retiring. Survivors include her daughters, Carolyn Nale Bradberry and husband Virgil, and Melba Nale Gardner and husband Mitchell; sons, Calvin Glenn Nale and wife Carol, and Tommy Nale; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Patton Nale Davis; grandchildren, Amanda Moore and husband Jay, Dianne Anders and husband James, Monica Oberle and husband Richard, Glenda Nale, Melinda Nale and fiancé Justin, Randy Nale and wife Christy, Ricky Nale and wife Paige, Rebecca Strong and fiancé Anthony, Mitch Gardner and wife Jeni, and Michael Gardner and wife Laura; and 21 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Alan Warren Nall Alan was born January 30, 1933 and passed to his heavenly home on October 31, 2013. A veteran of 24 years service in the United States Air Force, upon his retirement Alan obtained a Bachelor's degree from then Northeast Louisiana University before setting out on his second career with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's office; ultimately retiring again in 1994 after 20 years service. He was a devoted husband, wonderful dad and greatly enjoyed volunteering his time out at the Rifle Range. Alan is survived by wife BeBe Nall; sister Juanita James of Farmington, New Mexico; brother Clint Nall and wife Dawn of Elk, Washington; son Jerry Nall of Aurora, Colorado; son Stephen Nall and wife Malana of Sugar Land, Texas; stepson Jeff Montgomery of Fayetteville, Arkansas; stepdaughter Ashley Meaux and husband David of New Iberia, Louisiana; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Alan will always be a part of those whose lives he touched. A private memorial service was held at the Ouachita Parish Sherrif's Office Rifle Range on November 1, 2013. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter. Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Elliott LeRoy Slocum Graveside services for Elliott LeRoy Slocum, 72 of Greensboro, GA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 4, 2013 at Aulds Chapel Church Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Elliott was born in Monroe, LA on December 27, 1940 to the late Oliver Norwood Slocum and Estelle Malone Slocum and passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Louisiana Tech University, Elliott received his Masters Degree and PhD in Accounting from the University of Missouri at Columbia. Elliott was a professor of accounting at Georgia State University for 36 years retiring in 2003. Elliott was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, Beta Alpha Psi, Phi Kappa Phi- National Honor Society, American Accounting Association (IMA) and the Stewart McCloud Society. On June 4, 1964 Elliott married the former Lois Ileane Twyford. Reading, gardening and collecting coins were some of his favorite pastimes. He has lived in Greene County since 1990. Elliott is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ileane Slocum of Greensboro, GA; sons Brian Norwood Slocum and wife Irene of Norcross, GA and Christopher Elliott Slocum of Cloquet, MN; sisters, Jean Slocum Berry and husband Carl of Gainesville, GA and Barbara Ann Slocum Barnes and husband Edward of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren; Zachery Maxwell Slocum, Sean Jamel Slocum, Sinead Estelle Rume Slocum and Brian Tiernan Oromuromo Slocum. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Eugene Slocum and a sister, Floye Charlotte Slocum. Memorials may be made to the Pilot Club of Greene County, Alzheimers Disease Research Fund, P.O. Box 122, Greensboro, GA 30642. Visitation will be Sunday, November 3, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Pilot Club of Greene County, Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund, P.O. Box 122, Greensboro, GA 30642. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Ray Morris Trisler Services for Mr. Ray Morris Trisler, 74 of Start, LA will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Start Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Start Baptist Church Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 10:00am until service time. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mr. Trisler was an electrician and passed away on October 30, 2013. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Luther J. "LJ" Wooley Funeral Services for Luther J. Wooley, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 3, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Luther Wooley passed away in the morning of November 1, 2013 after a hard fought battle of several health complications. He was in the loving company of his family members, as he ended his journey. Luther bravely served his country for 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War of 1950. He then went on to work for, and respectfully retire as the Maintenance Supervisor of Glenwood Regional Medical Center after 30 years. He was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Luther spent his remaining years with his family and friends in West Monroe. Luther Wooley's life is celebrated by his surviving family members: wife, Mrs. Dorothy Bayles Wooley; sons, Larry and Ricky Wooley; daughter-in-law Susie Gray Wooley; grandchildren, Dustin, Christopher, Brett, Ryan, and Kyle Wooley; and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dustin Wooley, Brett Wooley, Ryan Wooley, Kyle Wooley, Ricky Gunter and David Redding. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harold Mason, Joe Maggio and Paul Johnston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Community Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 2, 2013

Louis R. Bryant, 70 Louis Ray Bryant of Monroe, a construction worker, died Oct. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Power House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Louise Calloway, 68 WINNSBORO – Louise Calloway died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Kennith R. Dyess, 64 OLLA – Kennith Ray Dyess, a farmer, died Oct. 24. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Dunn Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Glenda B. Eubanks, 75 Glenda B. Eubanks of West Monroe, retired office manager, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles H. Foster, 86 DOWNSVILLE – Charles Harry Foster, a mud logger, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred R. Hales, 89 Mildred Remore Nale Hales of Monroe, retired from Wal-Mart, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Sammie Madison, 77 BASTROP – Sammie Madison, a log cutter, died Oct. 25. Services are noon Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Parkdale, Ark. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in John Smith Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark.

Emily L. Owen, 101 Emily Lucille Averett Owen of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lonnie Randle, 55 Lonnie Randle of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Loyce M. Rogers, 81 Loyce Marlene Crawford Rogers of West Monroe, retired apartment manager, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Margareta N. Shores, 85 OAK GROVE – Margareta Navarro Shores, a janitor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest.

Willie Siller Jr., 75 Willie Siller Jr. of Monroe, retired from The News-Star, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Elliott L. Slocum, 72 GREENSBORO, Ga. – Elliott LeRoy Slocum, a retired accountant, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Aulds Chapel Church Cemetery, Downsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ervin Joe Spruell, 48 ROCKY BRANCH – Ervin Joe Spruell, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery.

Leroy Thomas Sr., 82 BASTROP – Leroy Thomas Sr. died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Jimie White, 58 BONITA – Jimie White, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Robert Williams, 56 BASTROP – Robert Williams died Oct. 25. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at William Drive Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged Brown, Charles Henry : 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Brown Sr., David: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe.Colston, Selina : 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Life Line Ministries, Monroe. Conner, Estelle McKnight : 1 p.m. Saturday, Consolata Cemetery, Lake Charles. Douglas, Lillian Marie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Grant, Christopher O’Bryan: 1:45 p.m. Saturday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Hudson Sr., Elbert Louis : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Joyce Ann : 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Jones, Marjorie Scales: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Lewis, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Madere, Jimmie Lee: 10 a.m. Saturday, Zion Baptist Church, Georgetown. McGee, Tiant : 2 p.m. Saturday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. McCuin, Rev. Robert Henry : 10 a.m. Saturday, Lemley Chapel, Atkins, Ark. Moore, Lottie C. Davis : 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Pentecostal Temple, Monroe. Newton, Genia : 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Outley, Conserilla “Connie” Rollins: 1 p.m. Saturday, Awesome Christ Warriors Outreach Tabernacle, Port Gibson. Richardson, Charles E. : 1 p.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Scott, Leroy: 1 p.m. Saturday, General Trass High School Auditorium, Lake Providence. Smith, Hattie : 2:30 p.m. Sunday, General Trass High School Auditorium, Lake Providence. Smith, Justin: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, General Trass High School Auditorium, Lake Providence. Taylor, Kevin : 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Bradley Peter Armintor, Jr Funeral services for Bradley Peter Armintor, Jr., 78, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe, LA. Dr. Tim Neustifter and Dr. Warren Blakeman will be officiating. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monday, November 4, 2013, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Interment to follow at Centuries Memorial, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Brad was born on December 31, 1934 in Shreveport, LA, and passed away early in the morning of October 31, 2013 in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bradley Peter Armintor, Sr., and Nora Frealy Armintor along with one son, Bradley Peter Armintor, III. Brad is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann Davis Armintor of Monroe; son, Brett Davis Armintor of Monroe; sister, Marie Armintor Barber and husband, Percy Barber, of Shreveport and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. After an education at Byrd High School and Centenary College in Shreveport, LA, Brad served on board the USS Forrestal in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of his service, Brad accepted a position at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport as a Purchasing Agent. He then moved on to a position as a Regional Pharmaceutical Representative with Breon Laboratories in Shreveport, where he remained until 1966. He then accepted an offer to serve as a regional pharmaceutical salesman for Bristol Myers-Squibb in Monroe, LA, later assuming the responsibilities of Territory Manager. Throughout his life, Brad was a devoted Christian and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church until his death, as well as a member of The Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Louisiana. Upon his retirement from Bristol Myers-Squibb for health reasons, he remained an active member of the church and the community. Brad was known for his deep love for his family, friends, and people in general. He was known for his enthusiastic support for Neville and River Oaks High Schools, his deep devotion to the LSU tigers, and his unflagging optimism about his beloved New Orleans Saints. He was devoted to his wife, his sons, and his family, which remained the most important things in his life, and for whom his love was boundless. He was always ready with a joke and a smile for everyone, and the friendships he made lasted for a lifetime. Brad will always be remembered by those who love him as a man who cheerfully greeted all who came to his door, ready to entertain and to give all that he had to make those with whom he came into contact at ease. He was eager to help out those who needed a helping hand, and all who entered his house will remember the long hours of friendly conversation and humor that made each visit so enjoyable. No one, whether there for a visit or hired to perform a job of some sort, ever left his house feeling worse than when they arrived. It will always be a testament to his character that even those who knew him only briefly have expressed great love, respect, and administration for this beautiful, wonderful man. Pallbearers will be Percy Barber, Ken Hays, Howard Collins and Dr. Art Yarbrough. The family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to the physicians and staff of St. Francis Hospital, as well as all of their friends and family for their love, care, and support during the course of his illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 3, 2013

Margaret Estes Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Estes, 91, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, November 4, 2013 at Farmerville United Methodist Church with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will be in the Farmerville City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Margaret was born on June 25, 1922 in Hillsboro, TN. She was the daughter of Rev. Cecil and Mrs. Sudie Crosslin. She passed away Friday, November 1st at home surrounded by her loving family. Margaret lived in twenty-seven different locations and never met a stranger. She and her husband, Troy, retired to Farmerville in 1985. The daughter of a Methodist preacher, Margaret made her church home at Farmerville United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and served in many capacities. She was also a member and office holder of the Order of the Eastern Star. Margaret had many interests, beginning with an early career working outside the home, followed by involvement with her children and grandchildren's classroom activities and sports. She also devoted her time to charitable organizations and visiting anyone in need. Margaret also enjoyed fishing, hooking many impressive bass, as well as keeping up with sports, and in particular, Lady Techster basketball. She enjoyed cheering on T-ball, Little League, baseball, basketball, football and Cedar Creek Lady Cougar Softball. Mamaw's greatest joy was being with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy H. Estes; a sister, Maxine Cosslin; and three brothers, Frank Cosslin, Joe Cosslin and R.C. Cosslin. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Donna E. Ward and husband, Dr. Tommy Ward of Farmerville, and Lisa Estes of Montgomery, AL; son, Mike Estes and wife, Dana of Farmerville; three grandchildren, Dr. Chris Ward and wife, Amy of Greenbriar, AR; Keith Ward and wife, Heather of Farmerville; and Marisa Estes of Farmerville; three great grandchildren, Cheyenne, Dylan and Brandon Ward of Farmerville; and dear friend, Jan Brown of Montgomery, AL. Pallbearers are Charles Freeman, Jimmie Stapleton, John Gleason, John Preaus, Jim Miller and Raymond Bullock. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Terral and Keith Kenley. The family would like to thank Nita and Barbara and the St. Joseph Hospice Staff for their loving care. The family requests that memorials be made to the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA, the Union Parish Humane Society or Broken Wings Ministries of Farmerville. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 3, 2013

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

Orlando Nicholas "Nick" Hamilton, Jr. Memorial services for Mr. Orlando Nicholas "Nick" Hamilton, Jr., age 85 an attorney of Oak Grove, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Hamilton passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at West Carroll Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hamilton was a longtime resident of Oak Grove. He started practicing law in Oak Grove in 1954. He practiced law for sixty-one years. He was a graduate of Lake Providence High School, Louisiana State University Law School and Judge Advocate School University of Virginia. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He served as President of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. He was a member of the Louisiana State Disiplinary Board. He is preceded in death by his father, Orlando Nicholas Hamilton, Sr.; his mother, Bessie Mae Herring Hamilton and his grandson, Lee Hamilton Deal. Nick is survived by his wife of sixty one years, Charlotte Martin Hamilton of Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter, Melanie Deal of Monroe, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Nan and Paul Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Sherry Hamilton of Oak Grove; granddaughter, Krisy Mounts of Calhoun, Louisiana; grandson, Logan Hamilton of Niles, Michigan; grandson, Justin Deal of Denver, Colorado; grandson, Nicholas Hopkins of Lake Providence; granddaughter, Mary Campbell of Little Rock, Arkansas; great grandson, Paxton Mounts of Calhoun; great granddaughter, Paisley Mounts of Calhoun; great grandson, Noah Allen of Monroe, Louisiana and a brother-in-law, Jim Martin of Benton, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to the Oak Grove Lions Club Flag Fund, Wounded Warriors Fund, or the charity of your choice . Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 4, 2013

A C Henry Graveside services for AC Henry, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 4, 2013 at Hasley Cemetery. Rev. Skip Dean will officiate. Mr. Henry was born March 22, 1929 and passed away November 3, 2013 He was preceded in death by his son, Don Henry. Mr. Henry is survived by his wife, Elaine Henry; one son, Cary Henry; one grandson, Jason Henry and wife, Lindsey; one great-grandson, Michael Henry; two sisters, Iola Safley and Velma Kaiser; one brother, AG Henry. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service begins at the graveside. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 4, 2013

Freddie Corley, 72 EPPS – Freddie R. Corley, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

James Corley, 91 SALINE – James O. Corley, a retired logger, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Old Saline Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Margaret Estes, 91 FARMERVILLE – Margaret Estes died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Farmerville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Orlando Hamilton, 85 OAK GROVE – Orlando N. “Nick” Hamilton, an attorney, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home.

John Hinton Sr., 89 QUITMAN – John Levon Hinton Sr., a retired electrician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

John M. Johnson, 61 John M. “Johnny” Johnson of Monroe, a disabled veteran, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Lowe Jr., 65 JONESBORO – James W. “Jimmy” Lowe Jr., a retired machine adjuster for the paper mill, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Dan Neal, 85 Dan Neal of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marteal Redden, 81 FARMERVILLE – Marteal Tidwell Redden died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sardis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Previously Acknowledged Bridges, Scott Franklin: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Foster, Sherry Ann: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lapine Assembly of God, West Monroe. Holman, Charles Everett: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Downsville United Methodist Church, Downsville. Kimbrough, Jesse Bryant: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Lowery, Glenda Kay: 11 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Slocum, Elliott LeRoy: 11 a.m. Monday, Aulds Chapel Church Cemetery, Downsville. Varner, Judie Faye Baggett: 2 p.m. Monday, Harvest Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove.

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

Harold Boyce Curry Funeral Services for Mr. Harold Boyce Curry, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Fr. David Richter officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Curry was born on December 24, 1930 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on November 3, 2013. He was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe, LA. Mr. Curry was a retired Engineer, working up into his 70's. He was a man who loved to learn, earning many degrees (his last was at age 75). He enjoyed the outdoors, sailing, art, and also stamp collecting, and especially loved trips to the beach with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Hastings Curry and Guy Astor Curry; brother, Gerald David Curry and sister-in-law, Betty Flowers Curry. Survivors include his nieces and nephew, Pam Curry Jungina; Lisa Curry and Jeff Curry great nephews and great niece, Nick Jungina, Jr. and wife, Brittany, Josh Jungina and wife, Helen and Alex Jungina. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Curry, Josh Jungina. Nick Jungina, Jr., Brian Eskew, Bryan Horton, Donald Flowers and Mark Walker. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 5, 2013

Lorell Graham Funeral services for Lorell Graham, 85 of Mangham, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham, LA with Rev. Rick Aultman and Rev. Robert Stroud officiating. Burial will follow in the Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Lorell was born April 10, 1928 in Mangham, LA and passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 in Rayville, LA. Mr. Lorell is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Graham; parents, Q.B. and Ebbie Graham; and his grandson, Stacey Graham. Mr. Lorell started in the late 50's working with the Dallas Police Department and was the Police Chief of Mangham for 10 years. He then served Richland Parish as the Sheriff for 16 years and retired in the year 2000 from the Sheriff's office. He enjoyed fishing and all of Mangham's sports, including Mangham Dixie Youth Baseball, where he was a past president. He was a member of the W.M. Baker Masonic Lodge #388, F. &A.M. in Mangham. Survivors include his children, Beverly Cupp and husband, Donald of Mangham, Lennie Graham of Mangham, and Jerry Lynn Graham and wife, Erica of Mangham; 11-grandchildren and 9-great grandchildren; brothers, Quincy Graham and wife, Dortha of Mineola, TX and Carroll Graham of Mineola, TX. Pallbearers are Travis Stephenson, Troy Dennard, Randy Swain, Perry Fleming, Frank B. Jones, Jr. and Charles McDonald. Honorary pallbearers are the former deputies of the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office who served from July 1984 - June 30, 2012 under Sheriff Lorell Graham and Sheriff Charles McDonald's administration. Visitation will start at 5:00 PM, Tuesday at the Mangham Baptist Church. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 5, 2013

Martha Evelyn Tatum Jordan Martha was born October 28, 1944, in Delhi, Louisiana, the first of three children born to Rev. Eskel Leonard, a United Methodist minister, and Audrey Marcella Wilson Tatum. Being the child of a United Methodist minister, she attended schools in many parts of Louisiana, but remembered fondly the six years that her family lived in Oak Grove, especially her classmates, with whom she remained friends over the years. While her father was serving the United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Martha graduated from high school and later married her husband, Glenn, a native of the community. She attended Centenary College, but graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1965 with a B.S. degree in education and library science. She worked on the staff of Trinity United Methodist Church, while her husband was instructor in America history at Tech. In what she referred as "the Tech Years," their daughter, Sharon, was born. In 1970, she and her family moved to Norman, Oklahoma, for her husband to purse a Ph.D. in history. Martha first worked at the University of Oklahoma Library and, later, as Research Assistant and Librarian for Science and Public Policy, an inter-disciplinary research program. While there, she obtained an M.L.S in Library Science. Martha and Glenn also adopted their son, Troy, during "the University of Oklahoma Years." The Jordans, while in Oklahoma, were active members of St. Stephens United Methodist Church. In 1982, the Jordans moved to Monroe, beginning "the Monroe Years," where Martha became the Children's Librarian for the Ouachita Parish Public Library System, a position that she held for the next twenty-two years. In that position, in addition to influencing the lives of hundreds of children, by exposing them to the wonderful world of books, she continued her education in the field and became a recognized authority of all aspects of literature as it involved children. Following her retirement in 2008, she spent the remainder of her life caring for her aging mother, enjoying her family, reading, being heavily involved in the life of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, especially a group of committed Christian church ladies known as "the Prayer Group," and the Friends of Library, a support group for the Ouachita Parish Public Library. Martha is preceded in death by her father, Rev. Eskel L. Tatum, survived by her mother, Marcella Tatum; her husband, Dr. H. Glenn Jordan; two children, Troy Dean Jordan and his wife, Karla, and Sharon Jordan Fuller and her husband, Jim; a brother, William E. Tatum and his wife, Jill; and a sister, Sandra Howard and her husband, John. Martha's home was blessed with three grandchildren, Jakob Brown, Rebekah Jordan Fuller and Chayton Samuel Jordan. Nieces, nephews and cousins including Debra Poole Freyer (Alan), Dinah Kirkham (James), Karen Davidson (Kirk), Marcy Houston (Mike), Angie Shoalts (Jonathan), Michael Howard (Diana), Robert Wilson and Chris Wilson (Sandy) and numerous great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 5, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Lexington Avenue, with committal services at 2:00 P.M, at Holder Cemetery, Glenn's Family Cemetery, in Bienville Parish. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Ouachita Parish Public Library and United Methodist Children's Home. Pallbearers will be Joey Bales, James Cuthbert, Johnny James, Jakob Brown, Mike Howard, Mike Houston, Bradley Freyer, James Kirkham and Jesse Oliver. John Hemrick, Bill Street, John Smith and Tom Shutt will serve as honorary pallbearers. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 5, 2013

Dan Neal Funeral services for Dan Neal, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jesse Truitt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Neal died Sunday, November 3, 2013. He attended Bible Missionary Church in Monroe. He was a retired truck driver with Poly Processing in Monroe. Mr. Neal was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII serving in Germany. Mr. Neal was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Lois Dowd Neal; parents, Elmer and Grace Neal; brother, B. E. Neal; and sister, Florrinell Mize. Survivors include: 4 children: daughter, Jackie Jones (Tom); sons, Danny Neal (Becky), Gerald Neal (Denise), and Mike Neal (Wanda); 8 grandchildren, Angela McClanahan (Roger), Diana Newman, Dustin Newman, Stacey Taylor (Chris), Dana Schroeder (Kris), Karen Bradley (Hicks), Geron Neal and Ally Neal, and Misty Neal; 6 step grandchildren, Jr. Lee, Susie Fontenot (Cecil), Robert Jones (Penny), Kim Wheeler (Aaron), Amber Sprouse (Rick), and Mandy Truitt (Jesse); 6 great grandchildren, 24 step great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Johnny Williams, Noah McClanahan, Hicks Bradley, Geron Neal, Roger McClanahan, Jr., Kris Schroeder, Jr. Lee, and Robert Lee. Honorary pallbearer will be grandson, Dustin Newman. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 5, 2013

Robert E. Almond, 73 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Robert Edward Almond, formerly of Oak Grove, a retired pipeliner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Barbara J. Bass, 73 Barbara Janett Bass of West Monroe, a waitress, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Danny Blanson, 12 Danny Blanson of Monroe, a student, died Oct. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Harold B. Curry, 76 Harold Boyce Curry of West Monroe, an engineer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Kishada Golidy, 62 TALLULAH – Kishada Golidy died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Lorell Graham, 85 MANGHAM – Lorell Graham, former Richland Parish sheriff, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mangham Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Gwin, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frances V. James, 73 WATERPROOF – Frances Virginia James died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

John M. Johnson, 61 John M. “Johnny” Johnson of Monroe died Sunday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Martha E. Jordan, 69 Martha Evelyn Tatum Jordan of Monroe, a children’s librarian for the Ouachita Parish Public Library, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Monroe. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holder Cemetery, Bienville Parish, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Shirley King, 76 GILBERT – Shirley Jean King, a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Council on Aging worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Michael G. Mixon, 77 FARMERVILLE – Michael Glen Mixon, a retired national guardsmen, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Farmerville First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Bethsadia Cemetery, Idia, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Huey W. Myers, 48 CLAYTON – Huey Wade Myers, a master carpenter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Apostolic Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dan Neal, 85 Dan Neal of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mod' Jai Reynolds, 2 RAYVILLE – Mod’ Jai Reynolds, the infant son of Jennifer Reynolds and Thomas Brice, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Naomi Sanders, 72 TALLULAH – Naomi Sanders died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Leroy Thomas Sr., 82 BASTROP – Leroy Thomas Sr. died Oct. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Melvin Warren, 47 LOS ANGELES – Melvin Warren, formerly of Farmerville, died Oct. 27. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jimie White, 58 BONITA – Jimie White, a farmer, died Oct. 29. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe A.M.E. Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in St. Joe Cemetery.

Sonja I. Wilkinson, 62 FERRIDAY – Sonja Ingalisa Wilkinson, a retired dog groomer, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home.

Betty Wroten, 91 Betty Wroten of West Monroe, retired accounting secretary, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Previously Acknowledged Corley, Freddie R. : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Walnut Grove Baptist Church, near Epps. Corley, James O. : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Magnolia Baptist Church. Hamilton, Orlando N. “Nick”: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Ledford, Thelma: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Lowe Jr., James W. “Jimmy”: 2 p.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Powell, Joe L. : 11 a.m. Thursday, River of Life. Romeo, Rose Christina : 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Russell, Edythe : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

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Barbara J. Bass, 73 Barbara Janett Bass of West Monroe, a waitress, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kishada Golidy, 62 TALLULAH – Kishada Golidy died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Dan Neal, 85 Dan Neal of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mod' Jai Reynolds, 2 RAYVILLE – Mod’ Jai Reynolds, the infant son of Jennifer Reynolds and Thomas Brice, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Naomi Sanders, 72 TALLULAH – Naomi Sanders died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Melvin Warren, 47 LOS ANGELES – Melvin Warren, formerly of Farmerville, died Oct. 27. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Betty Wroten, 91 Betty Wroten of West Monroe, retired accounting secretary, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

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

Huey Pierce Marler Funeral services for Huey Pierce Marler, 76, of Delhi, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 8, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Keith McVay officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Marler died November 5, 2013, at Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a very special man that made friends easily. Mr. Marler was an electrician and boiler room operator at St. Francis Medical Center for 10 years. He started a club for Leukemia and had Bar-B-Ques to raise money for this. He was a hard worker. "Southern Gentleman" was the nickname given to him by his wife, Alice. He loved his family and was always there for them. Mr. Marler's favorite holidays were Easter and Thanksgiving. Easter, he had dinner and Easter egg hunts for his grandchildren and children. They would dye eggs that morning. Thanksgiving, he cooked dinner for his family. Mr. Marler was preceded in death by his first wife, Francis Louise Marler; daughter, Loretta Marler; and granddaughter, Sommer Suzanne Bolton. Survivors include wife, Alice Marler; daughter, Wanda Morrill and David Morrill of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Peggy Kidney and Bryan Kidney of Whitehouse, TX; son, Ricky Marler and Shari Marler of Cotile, LA; son, Tracy Marler of Ball, LA; daughter, Jennifer Quiambao of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Dana Artley and Bryan Artley of Whitehouse, TX; son, Ryan Greg Marler of Kemp, TX; step daughter, Christine Belgard and Stan Belgard of Boyce, LA; step daughter, Melanie Pepper and Ellis Pepper of Mesquite, TX; and step daughter, Donna Patterson and Ben Patterson of Huffman, TX; 16 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 7 sisters, 6 brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ricky Marler, Bryan Artley, Aaron Quiambo, John Bolton, Dustin Miller, and A. J. Freeman. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Savant, David Marler, Johnny Sally, and Jimbo Marler. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 7, 2013

Bessie Nola Parrino "Oldest Living Graduate of Neville High School" Bessie Nola Parrino, formerly of Monroe, LA, passed away on October 28, 2013 at her daughter's home in Augusta, GA. A funeral mass will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 9th at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe with Father David Richter officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, November 8th at the Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road in Monroe. At the visitation, a celebration of her life will be given by two of her grandsons, Todd and Sean Frantom, a eulogy will be given by one of her nieces, Marilyn Nola Hammett of New Orleans, LA, and a rosary will be led by her niece, Patricia Harkins Swenson of Houston, TX. A video of Bessie's life will be shown at the visitation and was produced by her grandsons Brian Frantom and Todd Frantom and the music for the video was compiled by family friend Belinda Schmidt Bohelke. Bessie was born in Birmingham, AL on April 20, 1915 to Paul Nola, Sr. and Antoinette Messina Nola, the fourth of six children. Her family settled in Louisiana in the 1920's. From a young age, she started sewing for her family and became an excellent seamstress with beautiful handwork. She also became the bookkeeper for her parent's and her grandparent's grocery stores at an early age. She also cooked and took care of her siblings and was known as the "glue of the family". She was a National Merit Honor Scholar at Neville High School and graduated in 1933. Bessie met her future husband, Frank Parrino, Sr. of Bastrop, LA, at a wedding in Monroe and they married in 1936. They had three children Frank Joseph Parrino, Jr., Barbara Jean Parrino Frantom, and Richard Paul Parrino. During WWII, Bessie and five other women started a rosary group and met once a week and prayed for the American servicemen. This rosary group continued meeting once a week until the 1980's. Her love of her faith continued and she became active in the Catholic Daughters of America (CDA). She was elected twice to be the President of the Louisiana Chapter of the CDA. She was named Catholic Daughter of the Year of Court St. Matthew in 1979. She was on the Altar Society for the Jesus the Good Shepherd Church and she also volunteered to help the Knights of Columbus with their bingo games by keeping their books and making desserts every week for many years. Her hobbies included cooking, bridge, and gardening. Bessie was also a Girl Scout leader and President of the Northside Garden Club. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and became a poll worker during the elections in Monroe. Her dedication to her church, community, family and friends was a testament to her character and devotion. She loved to cook for her children and grandchildren and centered her life around her family. She will be dearly missed by those who fondly called her "Queen Mother". Bessie is preceded in death by her husband and two sons. She leaves behind one daughter Barbara Parrino Frantom (Augusta, GA), son-in-law Sam Frantom (Augusta, GA), three grandsons Todd Frantom (Washington, DC), Brian Frantom (Augusta, GA), and Sean Frantom (Augusta, GA), one granddaughter Andrea Parrino (San Francisco, Calif.), one great-grandson, two great-granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic School. Honorary Pallbearers are Danny Nola and Carol Nasca Gershenson both of Baton Rouge, LA; Larry Nola, Jr., Jimmy Nola, Bobby Nola, David Erskine, and Bob Stratton all of Monroe, LA. Readers are Marilyn Nola Hammett (New Orleans, LA), Elaine Nola Jabbia (Beaumont, TX), Patricia Parrino (Monroe, LA), and Andrea Parrino (San Francisco, Calif.). Gift Bearers are Danna Tucker Jefferson and Pam Burgess Stratton, both of Monroe, LA. So when tomorrow starts without me, do not think we are far apart, for every time you think of me, I am right here, in your heart. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 7, 2013Barbara Bass, 73 Barbara “Gerry” Guthrie Bass of West Monroe, a waitress, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Elizabeth Brown, 95 GILBERT – Elizabeth Brown, a retired cook, died October 31. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion COCH, Gilbert. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Gary C. Brown, 56 Gary Charles “N.T. Mule” Brown of Monroe, a laborer, died Oct. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charles D. Ceasor, 61 WATERPROOF – Charles Douglas Ceasor, a carpenter, died Oct. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Springfield Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Loamland Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Howard L. Coleman, 63 Howard L. Coleman of Monroe, a retired railroad supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday with wake services from 6-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Willie E. Credit Sr., 76 WINNSBORO – Willie E. Credit Sr., a retired truck driver, died Oct. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Edgar Edwards, 27 Edgar Edwards of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Mattie Gardner, 79 Mattie Gardner of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shady Grove Memorial Gardens, Saline.

Darius Herron Jr., infant Darius Herron Jr., the infant son of Darius Herron Sr. and Latashia White of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Skye K. Kuhlmann, 34 MONTGOMERY – Skye Kourtney Kuhlmann died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hargis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Friday until service at time the church. Burial will be in Montgomery Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Jennifer Jo Laneaux, 38 Jennifer Jo Laneaux of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ronald R. Lawrenz, 68 Ronald Rowland Lawrenz of West Monroe, retired salesman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ollie M. Madison, 98 Ollie Mae Madison of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King Ollie Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Williene Marshall, 78 AUSTIN, Texas – Williene Marshall, formerly of Monroe, a dietitian, died Oct. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edward J. Moelter Jr., 66 Edward Joseph Moelter Jr. of Calhoun, a truck driver, died Monday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dillon Neal, 17 Dillon Neal of Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Ouachita Parish High School. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Bryan E. Newton, 46 Bryan Edward Newton of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Samuel C. Noble, 55 WINNSBORO – Samuel Clinton Noble, a consultant and truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Apostolic Tabernacle. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in New Life Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Lunette Orange, 29 ABILENE, Texas – Lunette Orange, a cashier, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy L. Roberts, 75 JONESBORO – Billy L. Roberts, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Carolina Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Carolina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Clayton Stapleton, 89 COLUMBIA – Clayton “Buckshot” Stapleton, retired mechanic with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Belah Cemetery, Jena.

Kishi Q. Thornton, 36 ATLANTA, Ga. – Kishi Quinn Thornton, formerly of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Arthur J. Wilson, 80 Arthur J. Wilson of Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Wisner.

Betty G. Wroten, 91 Betty Griffin Wroten of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at New Life Community Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday at the church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged Almond, Robert Edward : 11 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Blanson, Danny : 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. James, Frances Virginia : 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Johnson, John M. “Johnny” : 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. King, Shirley Jean: 2 p.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Ledford, Thelma: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Lowe Jr., James W. “Jimmy”: 2 p.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Mixon, Michael Glen: 11 a.m. Thursday, Farmerville First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Myers, Huey Wade : 10 a.m. Thursday, Clayton Apostolic Church, Clayton. Powell, Joe L. : 11 a.m. Thursday, River of Life. Thomas Sr., Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. White, Jimie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe A.M.E. Church, Bonita. Wilkinson, Sonja Ingalisa: 1 p.m. Thursday, Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

Ethel C. Kelly Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel C. Kelly 91 of Tallulah formerly of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 9, 2013 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi with Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Visitation will be held from noon Saturday until time of services. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery. "Ms. Ethel" as most people called her was born in Delhi, LA on October 22, 1922. She was married to Leon Kelly for almost 49 years. When Leon went into the Army in 1942, Ethel left Louisiana for Burbank, California, to work for Lockheed Aircraft as a Riveter. Ms. Ethel, ended up becoming a supervisor on the P-38 aircraft and the first jet aircraft that Lockheed built. Ms. Ethel returned to Louisiana after 3 years and worked at the Officers Club at Selman Field while waiting for her husband to return from the war. Ms. Ethel was officially designated as one of the original "Rosie the Riveters" by the former Vice President of Lockheed Aircraft, while attending the early Selman Field reunions held in Monroe, LA. Ms. Ethel retired from the grocery business with her husband after 22 years, she is Past Matron of the Eastern Star where she served for three terms, Ms. Ethel and Leon were very active with the Barak Shrine Temple for many years, she worked selling novelties at the circus for all performances and Leon sold ads for several years until his death in 1989. Ms. Ethel continued selling ads until her declining health. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Ms. Ethel died Wednesday at The Olive Branch in Tallulah. She is preceded in death by her parents, Archie James Coston and Josie Gibson Coston and a brother Ernest Coston. Surviving her are three children, Larry Kelly and wife Linda of Monroe, LA, Sandy Kelly and wife Jeri of St. Joseph, LA and Peggy Lawson and husband Curtis of Brandon, MS; six grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a sister Dorothy Nelson of Ft. Worth, TX. Pallbearers will be Trey Peck, Lance Merkley, Hunter Norwood, Steve Prine, Rocky Gibson and Billy Joe Arceneaux Honorary Pallbearer will be Sheldon Dulaney. Any planned memorials may be made to the Eastern Star Chapter #198 of Delhi, LA or to the Shriner's Children's Hospital in Shreveport, LA. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 8, 2013

Jennifer Burgess Laneaux Funeral services for Jennifer Jo Burgess Laneaux, 38, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 9, 2013, in the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA, with Brother James Gardner, Associate Pastor of McClendon Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, officiating. Interment will follow in New Ramah Cemetery, Haynesville, LA at 2:30 P.M. Visitation will be held Friday, November 8, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Jennifer was born on June 13, 1975 to William Joe "Bill" and Vickye Branton Burgess in West Monroe, LA, and passed away on November 4, 2013 in New Orleans, LA. Graduating from West Monroe High School in 1993, she then attended Northeast Louisiana University on academic scholarships. She resided in Austin, TX, before eventually returning to Monroe to continue her education at University of Louisiana at Monroe. During this time, she received nursing scholarships and was honored by admission to the Mortar Board. In 2003, she graduated with a B.S. in nursing and was employed as an ICU nurse for a time. More recently, she served as Financial Aid Director at Louisiana Delta Community Campus - West Monroe Campus. She married Joshua Laneaux in 2006. She lived for her family and had a very special bond with her older brother, Jason. The loves of her life were her three children: Holly, 13; Brant, 11; and Abbye, 6. Outgoing, Jennifer was surrounded by friends wherever she went. She is remembered for that contagious laugh she had. Her caring was unmatched, as she went out of her way making sure people knew they were appreciated and gave of her time unselfishly. She loved taking family trips, just as her grandparents had taken her on many trips as a child throughout the States. Her favorite destination was Disney World and her favorite character, the Cheshire Cat. And, she will be remembered for her love of pets, having just begun her own business, Creature Comforts, a pet-sitting service. She left this life much too early - leaving three precious children for whom she had many dreams, as well as many of her own aspirations. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joshua Laneaux of West Monroe; Children Holly Rosemann, Branton Rosemann, and Abbye Laneaux; Mother and Stepfather, Vicky Branton Brodnax and H. E. Brodnax of Monroe, LA; Sister-in-law, Yeni Burgess of Austin, TX; Grandmother, Louise Branton of Haynesville, LA; Aunts and Uncles Valerye and Pat Sincox, Vettye and Larry Garrett, Marilyn and Bob Kennedy, and Ronnie and Virginia Burgess; Numerous cousins, and other family and friends. Jennifer was preceded in death by her brother, Jason Burgess; Father, Bill Burgess; Maternal Grandfather, L.F. Branton; and Paternal grandparents, Joe W. and Nell Hollenshead Burgess. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10004. (www.jdrf.org) Her cousins, Lauren and Leisha, battle this disease. Pallbearers will be: Stephen Proksell, Brian Hicks, Chris Randels, Hardin McCann, Andy Rogers, and Mike Wainwright. Sign the online guest book at: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on Nov. 8, 2013

Collin Devon Williams On November 5, 2013 Collin Devon Williams was taken to his Heavenly Home due to an automobile accident. Please join us for a celebration of Collin's life set for Saturday November 9, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 12:30PM until service time. Born on September 28, 1996, Collin was a gift to all who knew him. He was a shining light that had the kindest, caring, unconditionally loving spirit. He made friends with everyone from toddlers to senior citizens. He loved being outdoors, riding four wheelers, hunting, and enjoying life with family and friends. Survivors include his mother, Kayla Hance and husband Billy; father, Darrell Williams; sisters, Alaina Williams, Lynnzie Williams; brothers, Schyler Schroeder, Landen Williams and Jon Potter; grandparents, Odie and Brenda Rawls; and paternal grandparent, Pat McNeesea and a multitude of extended family. The family request that memorials be made to XMA (Extreme Missionary Adventures) in Rayville, LA., or to the charity of your choice Online Registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 8, 2013

Russell L. Alexander, 68 RUSTON – Russell L. Alexander, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Quitman.

Barbara Bass, 73 Barbara “Gerry” Guthrie Bass of West Monroe, a waitress, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Doyle Cockerham, 70 Doyle Cockerham of Monroe, formerly of Jonesboro, Army veteran and a retired historian, died Oct. 30. Services are noon Saturday at Sand Hill Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Mount Earia CME Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Sand Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home.

A.J. Douglas, 90 GRAYSON – A.J. Douglas, a riverboat engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.

Samuel J. Durant, 46 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Samuel James Durant died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at North Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Memorial Funeral Home, Crossett, Ark.

Betty L. Hart, 84 Betty Louise Hart of West Monroe, retired legal secretary, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ethel C. Kelly, 91 TALLULAH – Ethel C. Kelly, formerly of Delhi, a retired grocer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Ruthie Mae Killian, 78 CROWVILLE – Ruthie Mae Killian, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Huey P. Marler, 76 DELHI – Huey Pierce Marler, a retired electrician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

John E. Meeks, 69 BASTROP – John Elliot Meeks, a truck driver, died Thursday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bessie N. Parrino, 98 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Bessie Nola Parrino, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 28. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday with a vigil wake service at 6 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lonnie Randle, 55 Lonnie Randle of Monroe died Oct. 31. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Norman L. Stanton Sr., 87 MARION – Norman Lee Stanton Sr., retired from the Navy, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Douglas W. Tatum, 64 RAYVILLE – Douglas Wayne Tatum, a butcher, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Bobbie J. Telano, 79 Bobbie Jean Telano of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Betty G. Wroten, 91 Betty Griffin Wroten of Monroe, retired accountant, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at New Life Community Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged: Brown, Elizabeth : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion COCH, Gilbert. Brown, Gary Charles “N.T. Mule” : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Ceasor, Charles Douglas : 11 a.m. Saturday, Springfield Baptist Church, Waterproof. Coleman, Howard L.: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Credit Sr., Willie E. : 11 a.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Gardner, Mattie : 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Kuhlmann, Skye Kourtney : 2 p.m. Saturday, Hargis Baptist Church. Madison, Ollie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe. Marshall, Williene : 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Neal, Dillon : 1:30 p.m. Friday, Ouachita Parish High School, Monroe. Newton, Bryan Edward: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Noble, Samuel Clinton: 11 a.m. Saturday, Apostolic Tabernacle. Roberts, Billy L.: 2 p.m. Friday, Carolina Baptist Church, Saline. Thomas Sr., Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Thornton, Kishi Quinn : 3 p.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. White, Jimie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe A.M.E. Church, Bonita. Wilson, Arthur J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Mary Helen Bridges Alford A Memorial service for Mrs. Mary Helen Bridges Alford of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday November 9, 2013 at the Arbor and Terrace Community Center at 3702 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Forest Hill South Funeral Home in Memphis, TN. Interment will be at the Forest Hill South Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Visitation will be held from 9:00A.M. until service time Monday. Survivors include her husband, Ellis Eli Alford, Sr.; two sons, Ellis E. Alford, Jr. and wife Linda, and Randall B. Alford and wife, Kay; two brothers; four sisters; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Mary Helen was born on August 18, 1927 in Lambert, MS, to parents Lena G. and Willie Frank Bridges. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Mrs. Alford was a Christian who was a member of the Longstreet Methodist Church of Memphis, Tennessee. Memorials may be made to the Longstreet Methodist Church 5268 Airways Blvd. Memphis, TN. 38116. Online Registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on Nov. 9, 2013

Willie "Billy" Carter Funeral services for Willie "Billy" Carter, 84, of Winnsboro, LA will be held 2:30 pm Sunday November 10, 2013, in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in New Winnsboro Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30 until 2:30 pm Sunday November 10, 2013, at the funeral home. Mr. Carter was born September 27, 1929 in Winnsboro, LA to Arthur and Marslet Thomas Carter and passed from this life on November 8, 2013 at his residence in Winnsboro, LA following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: William Arthur Carter and George P. Carter; and four sisters: Dora Mae LaPetria, Aleene DaMour, Lucille Parker and Etta Osborn. Mr. Carter was an avid hunter; loved watching LSU and the New Orleans Saints. Survivors include his wife of 61 years Lillian Jean Carter; one daughter Linda Gasaway and husband Mike of West Monroe, LA; two grandchildren Adam Carter Gasaway and Lauren Abigail Darden and husband Jacob all of West Monroe, LA; one great grandson Cason Wayne Darden of West Monroe, LA; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Brad Banks, Artie Carter, Barry Carter, Jacob Darden, Adam Gasaway and Willard Kassel. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 9, 2013

Betty Louise Hart Funeral services for Betty Louise Hart, 84 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Dr. Craig Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hart was born February 8, 1929 in Centerville, Iowa and passed away November 6, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a member of First Christian Church. Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by her parents; Harry and Freeda Flowers, son, Bruce Hart; brother, Junior Flowers. Mrs. Hart is survived by her husband, Dorian Hart; daughter, Nancy Rainey and husband Jamie; grandchildren, Daniel Rainey and wife Jessica, David Rainey, Anne Rainey; great-granddaughter, Kate Rainey. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 10, 2013 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 Nov. 9, 2013

William Eugene Jones Funeral services for William Eugene Jones, 79, of Eros, LA will be held at 11:00 am, Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Henry Chriceol and Rev. Calton Yeager will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Jones was born December 8, 1933 and passed away November 7, 2013. He was employed by River City Metal and Machine. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Hazel Jones and a sister, Millicent Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Jeanie Jones; and a son, Tony Jones and wife Lisa; grandchildren; Joshua Michael Allen, Jeremy Eugene Jones and wife April, and Lauren Elizabeth Jones; great-grandson, Gunner Eugene Jones; sister, Virginia Stroud and husband Tommy; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends Tom Graff and Dr. David Pruett. Pallbearers will be Lance Johnson, Steve Johnson, Max Johnson, Chip Thompson, Kraig Stubleski and Chuck Cambre. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 9, 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 Nov. 9, 2013

James Don Mashaw Funeral services for Mr. James Don Mashaw 83 of Farmerville, LA, will be held Sunday November 10, 2013, at 3:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Rev. John Saunders and assisting will be Rev. David Martin. Interment will be held at Enterprise Cemetery near Farmerville (A Masonic graveside service will be held) under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Mashaw was born on November 21, 1929 and passed away on November 7, 2013. Mr. Mashaw served in the U.S Armed Forces and was a Korean War veteran, he was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Barak Shrine Temple. He is survived by his daughters: Ginger Heard and husband Charles of Sterlington, LA. Ann Marie Mills and husband Drake of Choudrant, LA.; son: James Kip Mashaw and wife Mandy of Wynne, AR.; Grandchildren: Nick Mashaw, Trey Towns, Rachel King, Natalie Bassil, Bethany Towns, Tyler Mills, Morgan Mills, Rowan Mashaw, Benjamin Mashaw, Noah Haney, John Slocum; Great grandchildren: Tracey Mashaw, Sydney Mashaw, Hannah Mashaw, Bishop King, Bentley King; brother: Sam Mashaw and wife Ruth of Farmerville and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be: Nick Mashaw, Trey Towns, Tyler Mills, Brian King, Brian Bassil, Darryl Whaley Special Thanks to the staff at Arbor Lake Nursing Facility Visitation will be held on Sunday November 10, 2013, 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 9, 2013

Bobbie Jean Telano Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Telano, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 10, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Chuck Donley officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Telano died Wednesday, November 6, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Telano was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Earl Telano; grandson, Charles A. Hearne, Jr., 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. Survivors include daughter, Linda Telano Marchefski of Monroe; sons, Gary Telano and wife Paula of West Monroe, and Clifton Telano of Monroe; granddaughters, Nicole Griggs Johnson, Kimberly Arledge, and Natalie Stewart; grandsons, Mike LeBlanc, Patrick Telano, and Douglas Telano; 10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike LeBlanc, Anthony Ardito, Landon Telano, Wayne Griggs, Jacob Griggs, and Douglas Telano. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Griggs and Josh Griggs. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff of Glenwood Home Health and Louisiana Hospice for their care and support Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 9, 2013

Betty Louise Hart, 84 Betty Louise Hart of West Monroe, a retired legal secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday ar Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow is Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens.

Jimmie Jarnevic, 88 OAK GROVE – Jimmie Jarnevic, a pipeline inspector, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Sunday until service time at Cox Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Kilbourne Cemetery.

James D. Mashaw, 83 FARMERVILLE – James Don Mashaw, retired grocery business owner, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery.

Louie Maurice Ritzell, 65 NORTH CROSSETT, Ark. – Louie Maurice Ritzell, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at La Ark Cemetery, Jones, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home.

Joan Young, 42 Joan Marie Clark Young of West Monroe, employed with St. Francis Medical Center, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home,.

Previously Acknowledged Maxwell, Mary Foster : 1 p.m. Sunday, D’Arbonne Country Club, Farmerville. Oliver, Teresa Mae Eppinette : 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Orange, Lynette: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Stanton Sr., Norman Lee: 10 a.m. Monday, First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Telano, Bobbie Jean: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Edward Bryant Funeral services for Edward "Mud" Bryant, 68, of Rayville, LA will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, November 11, 2013 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Rev. Tommy Simpkin and Rev. Alvin Stowe officiating. Burial will follow in the Greer Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Mud was born October 22, 1945 in Delhi, LA and passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 in Rayville, LA after a lengthy illness. Mud is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee Bryant and Lucille Hunter Clay. Mud enjoyed going deer hunting, football, and enjoyed horseback riding in his younger years, and spending time with his grandchildren and great granddaughter. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Kay Bryant of Rayville; children, Tammy Bryant of Rayville, Tracy Clack and husband, Chuck of Rayville, and David Bryant of Rayville; grandchildren, Kyle Clack, Bryant Higdon, Charles Murry Clack, Dakota Bryant, and Cheyenne Bryant; great granddaughter, Olivia Clack; sister, Janice Riser and husband, Jim of Meridian, MS; and brother, Billy Clay and wife, Tammy of Rayville. Pallbearers are Kyle Clack, Bryant Higdon, Charles Murry Clack, Dakota Bryant, Tommy Winstead, and Scott Higdon. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Slayter and Dion Branch. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sunday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 10, 2013

Patricia Ann Hobgood McMullen was granted her angel wings at the age of 71 on Thursday, November 7, 2013. She suddenly passed into God's Hands from natural causes. Ann was born on October 30, 1942, in Monroe, Louisiana. In Monroe, Ann met her high school sweetheart, Robert Nelson McMullen, at the age of 15. Ann graduated Ouachita High School in 1960. She then graduated in 1964 from Centenary College with a Bachelors of Education and later received her Masters of Education and plus 30 from Louisiana State University. Ann was a passionate teacher in Caddo Parish for 33 years before retiring in 2000. Ann was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Lesley Hobgood; and nephew, Brian Nelson Perry. Ann is survived by husband, Robert Nelson McMullen of Shreveport, Louisiana; son, Robert "Robbie" Nelson McMullen, Jr. of Bossier City, Louisiana; daughter, Pamela McMullen Robinson and her husband, Daniel Robinson; mother, Mildred Moore Abrams of Swartz, Louisiana; sister, Carolyn Hobgood Perry and her husband, Herbert Perry of Swartz, Louisiana; cousin, Kay Richardson Fowler of Monroe, Louisiana; nephews, Fred McMullen, Mike McMullen and Bert Perry; special cousins, Brandon and Kim Albritton and their children, Grant and Landry of Downsville, Louisiana; canine companion, Chloe McMullen. Ann and Robert McMullen were married for 50 years on July 19, 2013. Their final move back to Shreveport, Louisiana 43 years ago is where they raised their family. Ann was a wonderful wife and mother but she will definitely be remembered for spoiling and loving her five grandchildren. Ann was known as "Mackie" to her two oldest grandchildren: Lauren Elizabeth McMullen, age 19 and James Nelson McMullen, age 17. She also proudly answered to the name of "Mama Mac" from her three youngest grandchildren: Andrew Thomas Robinson age 16; Christopher Robert Robinson, age 13 and Kevin Daniel Robinson, age 8. Ann's biggest joy in life was to hear about her grandchildren's lives. She was her grandchildren's first educator. She stayed on the floor putting puzzles together and reading them stories. She called out spelling words and checked homework. She even learned how to Facetime so she could be more involved in their lives. Ann was definitely her grandchildren's biggest sporting fan and made every sporting event that she could make. Ann made a lasting mark on her families' lives. Ann was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church of Shreveport, Louisiana for 38 years where she served with the Bethel class. Ann was a member of the Alpha Eta chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. She was a member of the Red River Hallmark Club. Ann stayed active with her Bunco group of 20+ years and enjoyed eating and fellowshipping with her Summer Grove Tigers Retired Teacher Lunch Group. Ann enjoyed gardening, collecting antiques and bird watching. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2013, at Broadmoor Baptist Church, at 4110 Youree Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana in the church parlor. The service to celebrate Ann's life will be in the Broadmoor Baptist Memorial Chapel at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Larry Williams officiating, and followed by the graveside service at Forest Park Cemetery at 3700 St. Vincent Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Kennedy, Todd Strealy, Gerald Stephens, Mark Hutcheson, Fred McMullen and Mike McMullen. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Bosley, Charles Anthony, George Killen, James Schwarz, Paul Laird, Han Harders, Larry Lashley and Hebert Perry. The family request that memorials be made to Broadmoor Baptist Church (memo line: Children or Student Ministries) of Shreveport, Louisiana at 4110 Youree Drive Shreveport, Louisiana 71105. Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2013

Steven Craig Terry Mr. Steven Craig Terry 67, of Monroe, LA, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University. Mr. Terry retired as a Golf Pro from Frenchman's Bend Country Club. He was a Building Materials Buyer for Southland Dealers Co-Op, Allied Building Stores, and Foundation Steel. He was also a manager for Burney's Warehouse Furniture Store in Monroe. Mr. Steven Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Jared and Esther Terry; daughter, Angela Terry Welch; and son-in-law, Donnie Welch. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Newman Terry; children, Joseph Terry and Dian, Jared Terry and Ashleigh, Stephanie Terry Prejean; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Victoria Welch; Daniel and Christian Terry; Palmer, Fontana, and Tre' Bella Prejean; Scarlett, Cecilia, and Juliette Terry; great grandson, Carson Welch; and sisters, Eavelyn Brooks and husband John, and Virginia Sue Donaghey. In lieu of a memorial services and flowers, donations may be made to M.D. Anderson, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Pilots for Patients, and River Cities Humane Society for Cats. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 10, 2013

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

Joan Marie Clark Young Funeral services for Joan Marie Clark Young, 42, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Mike Kellett officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Joan was born on December 28, 1970 in Monroe, LA. and died on November 8, 2013 in West Monroe. She was employed with St. Francis Medical Center as a Revenue Cycle Systems Coordinator. She was a member of the Whites Ferry Church Christ in West Monroe, LA. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered "come to me", with tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away and though we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating; hard working hands were put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Survivors include her husband, Michael H. Young; children, Amber Denise Sepulvado, and Kaitlyn Reeves; step-children, Landyn and Laurell Young; father, Bill Clark, mother, Carolyn Faye Clark; brother, James M. Clark and wife Vanessa; sister, Janice Michelle Brogan and husband Mike; nieces, Amanda and Ashley Clark, Brandi Howard; nephew, Brad Howard. Pallbearers will be Seth McGuffee, Gerald Sepulvado, Steve Winnon, Ray Allen, Jason Sturgiss, and Thomas Silk Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday November 11, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Online Registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 11, 2013

Norma Ann McCook Hendrick Hardy Norma Ann McCook Hendrick Hardy passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, November 10th, 2013 at her home in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held in the parlor of the First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley Drive Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th in the Frost Chapel of the First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Raines. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue. Norma Ann was born on October 3rd, 1928 in Shreveport, LA. to Walter Templeton McCook and Ada Virginia Stephens McCook. She attended Southfield School and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1946. After attending Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from LSU in Baton Rouge where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Following her graduation she was employed by Delta Airlines in Shreveport, LA. On June 17th, 1954 she married Dr. Robert Smith Hendrick, Sr. and moved to Rochester, Minnesota. Upon completion of his residency at The Mayo Clinic they returned to Shreveport where Bob established his medical practice at The Highland Clinic. On February 13th, 1994 Norma Ann married Lt. General John Spencer Hardy. They lived in Shreveport until June of 2011 when they moved to Monroe to be close to her family. Norma Ann was a lifelong and faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Shreveport. She was very active in the Women's Mission Union and the Agape Sunday School class. She was presented at the first Demoiselle Ball in 1949, and was a Maid in the first Holiday in Dixie Cotillion Ball also in 1949. She was a member of The Junior League of Shreveport, The Holiday in Dixie Cotillion Club, The Colonial Dames of America and The Shreveport Garden Club. Throughout her life she was a loyal supporter of the arts and numerous other civic and philanthropic organizations. Norma Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob, her son, Walter McCook Hendrick and her second husband Spencer Hardy. Norma Ann is survived by her children, Dr. Robert Smith Hendrick, Jr. and wife Jackie, Virginia Hendrick Haddad and husband Joey, all of Monroe, LA and Grandsons, Walter Ryan Hendrick of Austin, TX and Stephen Ross Hendrick of Monroe, LA.; step-children, Elizabeth Hardy Courtney and husband Bob and John Spencer Hardy, Jr. and wife Karen, all of Baton Rouge, LA and George Dickson Hardy of San Diego, CA; step-grandchildren, Julia George Moore and husband Tommy, Robin Hardy Moreland and husband Robert, Spencer Miles Hardy, Jordan Lyle Haddad and Stuart Gray Haddad and step-great-grandchildren, Andrew and Virginia Moore. Norma Ann is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Honoring Norma Ann as pallbearers will be Edwin N. Wray, Jr., W. Kirby Rowe, Jr., Judd H. Chidlow, Peter R. McCook, Charles G. McCook, W. Kirby Rowe III, David N. Rowe, and John David Wray. Honoring Norma Ann as honorary pallbearers will be John H. Hearne, Willis L. Meadows, Sam J. Talbot, A. Glenn Flournoy, James A. Latham, Lovell E. Hayden, C. Cody White, F. Dean Griffen, John H. Chidlow and John A. Hendrick III. The family would like to thank with love and gratitude Norma Ann's devoted caregivers Loreatha Alexander, Brenda Williams, Irma Zeigler, Gloria May, Senior Care Services, Hospice Compassus and Dr. Charles G. Morgan. The family request that memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Shreveport, 543 Ockley Drive Shreveport, Louisiana 71106. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2013

Grace Wright Tolar Funeral services for Grace Wright Tolar, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday November 12, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Ted Freeland. Interment will be in the Chatham Cemetery. Mrs. Tolar was born on September 6, 1930 in Eros, La, and died on November 10, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a founding member of the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Tolar enjoyed traveling, reading and playing cards with her friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Murphy R. Tolar, Jr. Survivors include her sons, Sammy Tolar and wife Donna, Phil Tolar and wife Vanessa; grandchildren, Blake Summarell, Justin Tolar, Josh Tolar and Hannah Tolar; four great grandchildren; special friend, Tom Newell. Pallbearers will be Josh Tolar, Ricky Taylor, Don Wheelis, Justin Tolar, Darrin Buxton, Don Newell, Lane Tolar, Mike Barnes, and Johnny Williams. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday November 11, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 11, 2013

Marquis Claude Wiginton, Jr. died on Friday, November 8, 2013 at Homer, LA at the age of 86. Mark proudly served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Athens Masonic Lodge 172, a plural member of Hernando, MS Lodge 51 and a member of the Monroe Scottish Rite Consistory. Mark was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Homer. He is predeceased by his parents, Emma Verlander and Dr. Marquis Claude Wiginton, his son, Marquis Claude Wiginton III, his sister, Mable Wiginton, and his brother, Billy Roy Wiginton. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marylyn Geiser Wiginton, his son, Michael Clay Wiginton and wife Athena of Colleyville, TX, his daughter, Marylyn Wiginton Rodgers and husband Jimmy of Hernando, MS, his grandchildren, Kimberly Wiginton, Michael Wiginton, Jr., Alessandra Wiginton, Brandon Rodgers and his wife, Alison, Whitney Rodgers Russell and husband, Nathan and great grandchildren Camden Russell, Madelyn Russell and Cora Rodgers. He is also survived by a brother, Louis Wiginton and wife, Shirley of Loranger, LA, sisters, Nancy Jane Gerlaugh and Bobbie Sue Pierce of Hammond, LA and sister-in-law Delores Wiginton of Bedico, LA and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Monday, November 11, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, Homer Louisiana with visitation from 1:00 until the time of the service. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 357, Homer, LA, 71040; the Shriners Hospital, 31 Samford Ave., Shreveport, LA, 71103 or the World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Published in The News Star on Nov. 11, 2013

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

Norma Ann McCook Hendrick Hardy passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, November 10th, 2013 at her home in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held in the parlor of the First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley Drive Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th in the Frost Chapel of the First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Raines. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue. Norma Ann was born on October 3rd, 1928 in Shreveport, LA. to Walter Templeton McCook and Ada Virginia Stephens McCook. She attended Southfield School and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1946. After attending Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from LSU in Baton Rouge where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Following her graduation she was employed by Delta Airlines in Shreveport, LA. On June 17th, 1954 she married Dr. Robert Smith Hendrick, Sr. and moved to Rochester, Minnesota. Upon completion of his residency at The Mayo Clinic they returned to Shreveport where Bob established his medical practice at The Highland Clinic. On February 13th, 1994 Norma Ann married Lt. General John Spencer Hardy. They lived in Shreveport until June of 2011 when they moved to Monroe to be close to her family. Norma Ann was a lifelong and faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Shreveport. She was very active in the Women's Mission Union and the Agape Sunday School class. She was presented at the first Demoiselle Ball in 1949, and was a Maid in the first Holiday in Dixie Cotillion Ball also in 1949. She was a member of The Junior League of Shreveport, The Holiday in Dixie Cotillion Club, The Colonial Dames of America and The Shreveport Garden Club. Throughout her life she was a loyal supporter of the arts and numerous other civic and philanthropic organizations. Norma Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob, her son, Walter McCook Hendrick and her second husband Spencer Hardy. Norma Ann is survived by her children, Dr. Robert Smith Hendrick, Jr. and wife Jackie, Virginia Hendrick Haddad and husband Joey, all of Monroe, LA and Grandsons, Walter Ryan Hendrick of Austin, TX and Stephen Ross Hendrick of Monroe, LA.; step-children, Elizabeth Hardy Courtney and husband Bob and John Spencer Hardy, Jr. and wife Karen, all of Baton Rouge, LA and George Dickson Hardy of San Diego, CA; step-grandchildren, Julia George Moore and husband Tommy, Robin Hardy Moreland and husband Robert, Spencer Miles Hardy, Jordan Lyle Haddad and Stuart Gray Haddad and step-great-grandchildren, Andrew and Virginia Moore. Norma Ann is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Honoring Norma Ann as pallbearers will be Edwin N. Wray, Jr., W. Kirby Rowe, Jr., Judd H. Chidlow, Peter R. McCook, Charles G. McCook, W. Kirby Rowe III, David N. Rowe, and John David Wray. Honoring Norma Ann as honorary pallbearers will be John H. Hearne, Willis L. Meadows, Sam J. Talbot, A. Glenn Flournoy, James A. Latham, Lovell E. Hayden, C. Cody White, F. Dean Griffen, John H. Chidlow and John A. Hendrick III. The family would like to thank with love and gratitude Norma Ann's devoted caregivers Loreatha Alexander, Brenda Williams, Irma Zeigler, Gloria May, Senior Care Services, Hospice Compassus and Dr. Charles G. Morgan. The family request that memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Shreveport, 543 Ockley Drive Shreveport, Louisiana 71106. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2013

Dorothy Watts McCalla Hart Graveside services for Dorothy Watts McCalla Hart will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at McCormick Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dorothy Watts McCalla Hart, 84, died peacefully at her residence on Sunday, November 10, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Hart was a retired owner of a day care center, and she also worked at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church day care center for several years. She spent her life as a homemaker and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by her husbands, Clyde McCalla and Preston Myron Hart, her daughters, Rhoda Hart Flores, Latricia Hart Perritt, and Lynn Hart Houck. She is survived by her daughters, Betty McCalla Boyce and her husband Jerry of Calhoun, LA, Sandra Lee Hart of Tampa, FL; Kathy Irene Hart of Houston, TX; and Sabrina Hart of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Preston Scott Hart and his wife Kathryn, of Monroe, LA and Weston Clark Hart of West Monroe, LA and her sister, Irene Watts Greenough of Wade, Mississippi; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to express its appreciation to Southern Care Hospice for their wonderful and loving care for our mother. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 12, 2013

Ruby Clark Johnston Funeral services for Ruby Clark Johnston will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Mike Stravato will officiate. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Johnston was born October 10, 1945 and passed away November 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bo and Onie Clark; husband, Billy Johnston and son, Curt Johnston. She worshipped with her church families at Cheniere Baptist and Family Church. Mrs. Johnston is survived by her son, Shane Johnston and wife Linette; granddaughter, Madeline Johnston; special cousin Linda Smith; brothers, Lee Clark, Johnny Odom and wife Betty Lou; sisters, Ada Lee Clark and husband C.J., Jean Auttonberry and husband Skeet; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of good friends. Pallbearers will be Lynell Auttonberry, Doyle Clark, Kurt McEnery, Jonathan Pilgrim, Drew Wallace, and Richard Richardson. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Melanoma Research at M D Anderson. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 12, 2013

Paula Marchand Graveside service for Paula Marchand, 66, of Monroe will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Bro. Roger Stouffer and Bro. Ronnie Wyrick officiating. Mrs. Marchand loved her family, especially loved to draw, loved her church, Memorial Baptist and loved her dog, Luke. She was preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Murray, and brothers, Terry Lee Murray and Michael Slavent. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Al; father, Joe Murray; son Gregory Pratt and his fiancé, Annie Guthrie; stepdaughter, Tonya Marchand Williams and one granddaughter, Chelsea; brother, Dana Murray and special friend, Freddie Moyer. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered "come to me", with tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away and though we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating; hard working hands were put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 12, 2013

Peggi Lord Mayo Funeral services for Peggi Kathryn Lord Mayo, 69, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Living Way Apostolic Church West Monroe with Rev. Nathan Thornton, Rev. Everett Mayo, and Rev. Elzie Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Peggi was born on January 30, 1944 and died on November 11, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a member of Living Way Apostolic Church and was a retired self-employed electrolysis technician. She is preceded in death by her brother, Don Lord; and son-in-law, Lanny Franks. Survivors include her husband, Charles Homer Mayo; sons, Brian Mayo and wife Tina, Jeff Mayo and wife Debbi; daughters, Pam Franks, Diane Tidwell and husband Eddie; grandchildren, Hannah Marie Mayo, Makenzie Miller, Caleb Franks, Jana Franks, Brad Tidwell, Justin Tidwell, Kyle Mayo, Colby Mayo, Casey Cox; four great grandchildren; brother, James Lord and wife Sandy; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will Jerry Johnson, Justin Tidwell, Brad Tidwell, Colby Mayo, Kyle Mayo, and Caleb Franks. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Living Way Apostolic Church. Online Registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 12, 2013

Alan D. Cochran, 67 Alan Davis Cochran of West Monroe, a farm chemical salesman, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Rayville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery.

Mildred A. Cousins, 78 JONESBORO – Mildred Adams Cousins of Hodge, retired from Jackson Parish School Board, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Josephine H. Fife, infant MARION – Josephine Hendrix Fife, the infant daughter of Shelton Jr. and Brandy Fife, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dean Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ruel W. Greene Jr., 55 RUSTON – Ruel Wesley Greene Jr. of Simsboro, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bernice.

C.F. Harrell, 89 DUMAS, Texas – C.F. “Peck” Harrell, retired from Conoco Phillips, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Morrison Memorial Chapel, Dumas. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery.

Leta B. Lingefelt, 64 EPPS – Leta B. Lingefelt died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Epps Community Cemetery.

Jessie V. McManus, 87 MOSS BLUFF – Jessie Vernon McManus, retired U.S. Army and former owner and operator of McManus Construction, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Apostolic Temple, Lake Charles. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Charles.

Mary Ann Moore, 69 OAK GROVE – Mary Ann Moore, a seamstress, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Shelton Moore, 75 GRAYSON – Shelton “Shep” Moore, a retired Louisiana Forestry Commission employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lloyd A. Nance, 90 RAYVILLE – Lloyd A. Nance, a gin mechanic, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Nathaniel Taylor, 64 Nathaniel Taylor of Monroe, retired U.S. Army, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Grace W. Tolar, 83 Grace Wright Tolar of West Monroe, a librarian, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Anderson C. Warlick Jr., 84 Anderson C Warlick Jr. of Monroe, a retired meat cutter and market manager, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Road.

Joan M. Young, 42 Joan Marie Clark Young of West Monroe, a medical coordinator, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Ronald D. Zuber, 65 Ronald Dan Zuber of West Monroe, a contractor, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Orange, Lynette: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Joyce Bennett Funeral services for Joyce Bennett, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Graveside services will be at Melwood Cemetery in Stone Mountain, GA, at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 15, 2013. Mrs. Bennett died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Avalon Place. She was born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana. She spent her adult life in Georgia where she worked for the IRS for 22 years. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Bennett, Sr. Survivors include her son, Don Bennett and wife Susan of Arlington, VA; son Doug Bennett and wife Cathy of Roswell, GA; sister, Mary Jo Baldwin of Monroe; grandchildren, Meredith Bennett Meadows and husband Kelly of Burke, VA, Amanda Bennett and husband David Stone of Falls Church, VA, Brian Norton and wife Tamara of Long Beach, MS; and great grandchild, Chloe Joyce Meadows of Burke, VA. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until service time Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

Alan Davis Cochran Services for Alan Davis Cochran, 67 of West Monroe formally of Rayville will be held Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the Rayville United Methodist Church with Bro. Howard Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. He was born in Sayre, OK on May 15, 1946 and passed away on November 10, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Cochran was a lifelong member of the Rayville United Methodist Church and loved to hunt and fish. He was a salesman for LA Elevator Company in Wisner, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents-Albert Bridwell and Juanita Marie Davis Cochran. He is survived by his wife-Judy Lynn Cochran of West Monroe;son-Guy Cochran of Rayville, LA; his mother-Renae Cochran; step son-Donald Lynn Warren and wife Debbie of Helena, Ark.; 2 sisters-Chris Hollis and husband Jerry of Rayville and Julie Guthrie and husband Buddy of Rayville, LA; an aunt-Jean Cochran of Pauls Valley, OK; three grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Allen Butler, Carl Carroll, Dr. Walt Low, Dewey Donnell, Jarrell Donnell, Danny Lively, Ken Malone, and Mark Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles R. "Bubba" Channey, Walter Cochran, Billy Cochran, Mark Brown, Ted Morris, and Marlin Valentine. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

Vernon M. Duffey "Uncle Duffey" Funeral services for Vernon M. Duffey "Uncle Duffey", 88, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 15, 2013 at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Monroe. Father Joe Puthuppally will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm at Old Natchez Cemetery, Natchez, MS under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Vernon entered medical corps in 1943 and served during World War II. After his military career he returned to West Monroe and married the love of his wife, Josephine DiStefano. Then he had a long career with the U. S. Postal service and retired as assistant Postmaster of West Monroe. Vernon was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. His hobbies included gardening and panning for gold and volunteered numerous years at Black Bayou Refuge. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Josephine Duffey. Vernon is survived by his niece, Debbie Abbott and husband Billy; great-niece, Kerri Stephens and husband Brad and their daughter Catherine; 3 sisters; Sue Tolbird and husband Travis, Laura Ann and husband Buddy and Jackie Harper; sister-in-laws, Anne Cook, Elizabeth Smith and husband Clint and Freda DiStefano; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe and 9:00 AM until service time at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 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 Nov. 13, 2013

Joe Allen Hall Funeral services for Mr. Joe Allen Hall, 61 of Marion, LA, will be held Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Marion, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Bubba Hoggatt. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Mr. Hall was born on December 21, 1951 and passed away on November 11, 2013. Mr. Hall was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Courtney Hall and Cricket Hall and grandson De'Larrio Moss. He is survived by his mother Lizzie Mae Hall of Bastrop, LA. Daughters Katie Hall Davidson of Ruston, Carrie Hall of Ruston and Christy Hall also of Ruston. Grandchildren Logan Davidson, Adrian Davidson, Sha'Carria Hall and Kendrick Smith. Brother Johnie Hall and wife Vivian of Eunice, LA. Sister Emma Lou Manning of Bastrop and Elizabeth Jeans of Brusley, LA. Brothers Ronnie Hall of Brusley, LA. and Wayne Hall of Dallas, Texas. Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Marion. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

Bobby Glynn LaCaze Funeral services for Bobby Glynn LaCaze, 78, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2013, in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. LaCaze died Monday, November 11, 2013, at his residence. He was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana State Collage and played on the football team. He was a civil engineer for Union Pacific Railroad and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his son, Greg LaCaze and wife Beth; and two grandchildren, Dalton and Remi LaCaze. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM noon until service time Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

Shelton "Shep" Moore Funeral services for Shelton "Shep" Moore, age 75 of Grayson, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 14, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with Bro. Shane Duke officiating and Bro. Jerry Wayne Hendrixson delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Grayson, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mr. Moore was born on February 6, 1938 in Jena, LA to the union of Ervine Odis Moore and Lillie Sanders Moore and went to be with his beloved Lord on Monday, November 11, 2013 at his residence. He worked as a firefighter with the LA Forestry Commission before retiring. He was a man that enjoyed buy, sell and trade deals and was often found at the "Columbia Wal-Mart" in front of the Caldwell Community Center. Shep had a strong faith and loved the Lord and his church family deeply. He taught Sunday school classes to the senior group at his church, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He liked to keep his yard up, was a friend to anyone who met him and he would help anybody. He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives: Willa Jean Sullivan Moore and Linda Faye Evans Moore; brother, Odis Moore; two sisters: Reecie King and Bobbie "Pete" Fatheree and daughter, Charlotte Gerald. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn "Granny" Stephenson Moore; six daughters: Judy Lynn Moore Moreau (William), Connie Moore Diel (Tim), Selina Elizabeth Gerald, Shellie Renee Moore Roberts (Randy), Janet Dannelle Cagle (friend, Roy Bailey), Karen Gail Gerald Meredith (Shaun); six sisters: Vertie Short (John), Louise Franklin (James), Lola Bradford (Bobby), Sue Moore, Dottie Lutrick (Johnny) and Patsy Eichkelberger; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; special "adopted" children: Brian Hayes, Laura Thompson and Leasa Thompson and special friend, Roy McMullen. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lane Bradford, Raylend Bradford, Johnny Lutrick, Rick Moore, Mike Moore and Craig McMullen. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

Lloyd Addison Nance Services for Lloyd Addison Nance, 90 of Rayville will held at 10:00AM Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the Rayville First Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Wren officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mr. Nance was born on June 22, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, TX and passed away November 11, 2013 at the Northeast War Veterans Home in Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Rayville First Baptist Church, was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corp serving in the Pacific Theater, and retired from Rayville Gin Supply. He loved to work in his yard, had a love for swimming and a special place in his heart for God's creatures. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years-Betty Jean Graham Nance and parents-Walter and Myrtle Nance. He is survived by a daughter-Debra Nance and husband Lee Terry Williams of Rayville; a granddaughter- Dr. Candace Lawerence Zeringue and husband Matthew of Metarie, LA; a grandson- Stephen Michael Nance and wife Callie of Baton Rouge, LA; 2 great grandchildren-Kelsey and Addison Nance of Baton Rouge, LA; a sister-Anna Mae Dees of Rayville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jim Adams, Barry Collins, Carlton Clark, Fred Lambert, Todd Morris, and Grover Burgess. Honorary pallbearers will be his Sunday school class at the Rayville First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Rayville First Baptist church and Legacy Hospice. Online registry/condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

Maude Lee Beasley Norton Funeral services for Maude Lee Beasley Norton, 94, of Winnsboro, LA will be 2:00 pm Thursday November 14, 2013 at Chase Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Goodman, Rev. Dale Goodman and Rev. Don Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday November 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Mrs. Maude was born November 6, 1919 in Chase, LA to the late James Henry and Mittie Farmer Beasley and passed from this life on Tuesday morning November 12, 2013 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. She grew up in Chase and attended school in Chase and Gilbert High School, graduating in 1937. She married Sgt. Joe Paul Norton, October 2, 1954, at Chase, LA. Mrs. Maude then traveled to Leipheim, Germany to reside with him in the U. S. Army. Since he was a career soldier, they lived in Missouri and Oklahoma after the Germany tour was over, and retired in Oklahoma where they lived until April 1998, then they moved to Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Maude was a member of Chase Baptist Church and served as assistant pianist for the church. She served as pianist for several churches over the years. She was a member of the American Iris Society, an Iris Society in Lawton, Oklahoma and two Iris Societies in Oklahoma City, OK. Mrs. Maude was active in The Council on Aging in Winnsboro, LA. She played the piano for the meetings, enjoyed the many friendships made there, wrote a column for the Council newsletter and participated in their many activities. The last few years she has been at Plantation Manor Nursing Home. There she enjoyed playing the piano during activity time as long as she was physically able. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe Paul Norton; sisters: Velda Emfinger and Neva Whitt; five brothers Edward, Byron, Roland, Eugene and Francis "Bud" Beasley. Survivors include one sister-in-law Margaret Beasley Clugston, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Jerry Bartleson, Don Barton, Gary Beasley, G. Allen Graham, Ronnie Ledbetter and Bryan Linder. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaac Eley, Devon Goodman, James Osborn and W. W. "Bill" Russell. Many thanks to the employees at Plantation Manor Nursing Home for taking such good care of Mrs. Maude and the good and professional care she received at Franklin Medical Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

Anderson C. Warlick, (A.C.) Jr. Funeral services for Anderson C. Warlick, (A.C.) Jr., 84, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 14, 2013, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Puthuppally, Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal, and Rev. Richard Norsworthy officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Warlick died Monday, November 11, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and also attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He was a retired meat cutter and market manager. His hobbies included God, family, spending time with his grandchildren, and movies. Mr. Warlick was preceded in death by his son, Richard Dennis Warlick; sisters, Jackie Warlick Hightower, Dorothy Warlick Jarrel; and special niece, Rose Faraci. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Annette LaCara Warlick; children, Dianne Elizabeth Fortenberry, Debra Lemoine Shelton and husband Tom, A.C. Warlick III, John Warlick and wife Lauri Hall Warlick; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Juanita Faraci; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and special nieces, Theresa Cotton, Fay Johnson, and Kay Faraci. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church 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 Nov. 13, 2013

Ronald Dan Zuber Funeral Services for Ronald Dan Zuber, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Tom Lowe and Rev. Kevin Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Zuber was born on August 20, 1948 in Monroe, LA and died on November 10, 2013 in Houston, TX. He loved the outdoors, Fishing, Hunting and also enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Zuber worked in Law Enforcement for many years and retired from GM working at the Guide Plant. He is preceded in death by his parents, P.G. and Leoda Zuber; his two brothers, Joe Bob and Donald Zuber. Survivors include his High School Sweetheart and wife of 45 years, Rita DeLancey Zuber; children, Danny Zuber and wife, Dana, Regan Zuber and wife, Malea, Jill and husband, Cameron Thomas; grandchildren, Tristin, Brennan, Baron, Caden, Presley, Jaycee and Lily; brothers and sisters, Eugene Zuber, Betty Jane Carter, George Zuber, Laura Roberts, and Juanita Webb; along with numerous nieces and nephews; and his special Dog, Heidi. Pallbearers will be Joe Zuber, Jr., Steven Zuber, Dr. Jerry Webb, David Webb, Cameron Thomas and Joseph Fuller. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , Christ Church or to Pilots for Patients. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until Service Time on Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 13, 2013

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

Elizabeth Humble, age 81, passed away on November 2, 2013 in Rowlett, TX. Born in Dodson, LA, she lived in Monroe, LA for most of her adult life. Elizabeth was a wonderful wife, mother to four children, and worked with her husband in his construction business, Boyce B. Humble Contractor, Inc. for 24 years. Elizabeth was a member of the Lakeshore Baptist Church in Monroe. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Boyce Humble; son, Tracy; brothers Charles and John Burtis Kitchingham; and sister Flora Wilkins. Survivors include daughter Ann Kilpatrick and husband Ted; son Barry Humble and wife Kaye; daughter, Lynda Humble; her grandchildren Angie Reed, Jeanette Hobbs and her husband Timmy, Traci Hammond and her husband Andy, Jeremy Humble, and Nolan Humble; her great grandchildren Brittany and Dakota Reed, Kayleigh and Aubrie Hammond, and Josh Humble; her brothers-in-law George Temple and Jennings Wilkins; and her sisters-in-law Elaine Humble and Tiny Kitchingham. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeshore Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 301 Lakeshore Drive, Monroe, LA. Lunch will be served immediately following the service for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Therapeutic Music Fund #51277, please designate for "Music Program", Cvetko Center, Healing Environment Group, Baylor Hospital, 3410 Worth Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75246 or to a charity of your choice . Published in The News Star from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2013

Jean Ostten passed from this life to Heaven on November 7, 2013 from Bryant, Arkansas after a long illness. She was born August 2, 1939 to Tannyhill Granger and Maggie Deshotel Granger. She was preceded in her death by her daughter Sandra Kay McKenney her father Tannyhill Granger, mother Maggie Deshotel Granger, four brothers, Horace Granger, Hosey Granger, Clinton Granger and Whitney Granger, two sisters, Ferna Judice and Dee Ganaway. She is survived by her husband Evangelist Ronald Lee Ostten, Sr., one sister Betty Briscoe of Sulpher, LA and by four children and their mates, pastor Ronald Lee Ostten Sr. & wife Roberta Ostten of Denham Springs, LA, Evangelist Steve Ostten & wife Connie Ostten of El Reno Oklahoma, Youth Pastor John Paul Ostten & wife Elizabeth Ostten of Beaumont, Texas and one daughter Hope Yvette Curtis & husband Pastor Vance Ray Curtis Sr. of El Paso, Texas. She is survived by 13 grand-children, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The funeral services will be at the Riser & Son Funeral Home in Columbia, LA on Friday November 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM and the wake will be on Thursday Evening November 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for the family and for the friends at 6:30 PM until 10:00 PM. The burial will be at the Old Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarks, LA. Officiating the services will be Dr. Ronald Lee Ostten, Sr: Dr. Ronald Lee Ostten, Jr. and Dr. Steven Homer Ostten. Jean has been a blessing to all who know her and has served in the ministry with her husband for 48 years. She was married to her husband for 57 years on April 15, 2013. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 14, 2013

Mary Frances Parnell Perry at the age of 94 passed away surrounded by her family on November 13, 2013 at her home in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held in the parlor of First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 10:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am with Reverend Lynn Malone officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mary Frances was born in Dermott, AR to Governor Harvey Parnell and Mabel Winston Parnell. She attended Gulf Park boarding school in Gulfport, MS, Hendrix College in Conway, AR, Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, LA where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She majored in Political Science and Economics and graduated from the University of Arkansas. She married John William Perry on June 6, 1943 and resided in Perryville, LA later moving to Monroe in 1985. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Alders Gates Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, Junior League of Monroe, Monroe Garden Club, Charter Member of Monroe Garden Study League, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames of America, The English Speaking Union and a member of the Thursday Bridge Club for 67 years. She exemplified true grace and love of God, family and life. Mary Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Governor Harvey Parnell and Mabel Winston Parnell; husband, John William Perry; sister, Martha Adele Warren; and grandson, James Blackman. She is survived by her children: son, Harvey Parnell Perry and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Paula Perry Blackman; daughter, Martha Perry Amman and husband, Frederic; son, John William Perry, Jr. and wife, Cyndy; fourteen grandchildren Kimberly Lowery and husband, Ricky; Parnell Perry and wife, Felicia; Amy Perry-McGee; Mary Kathryn Edwards and husband, Eric; Jonathan Perry and wife, Holley; Carrie Blackman; Caroline Turner; Mary Winston Blackman; Francie Briscoe and husband, Stuart; Perry Estis and husband, Brett; Rebecca Sonnier and husband, Kory; Kathryn Joyce and husband, Jeff; Dr. Jamie Joseph and husband, David; John William Perry III; and 20 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; and cousin, Dorothy Jean Thomason. The family would like to express their love and gratitude to her caregivers Ruby Nash, Tiffany Ross, Myrtis Young, Dr. Stuart Melton and Sherrie Fletcher. Honoring Mary Frances as Pallbearers will be her grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church at 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 14, 2013

Elridge "Buck" Skipper Graveside services for Elridge "Buck" Skipper, 78 of West Monroe, LA will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery at 11:00am, Friday, November 15, 2013. Rev. Larry Hibbard will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Skipper was born December 26, 1934 in Calhoun and passed away November 12, 2013 in West Monroe. He loved his family, fishing and fixing lawn mowers. Mr. Skipper loved to aggravate his grandsons and pick on them. He was head mechanic for Monroe Concrete for 32 years. Mr. Skipper is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janet Skipper; son, Jr. Skipper and wife Angie; grandson, Tyler Skipper; granddaughters, Sarah Rahmanian and Heather Gray; great-grandson, Ezekiel Massey; daughter; Alice "Sissy" Skipper Gonzales; grandson, Jesse Gonzales; granddaughter, Paige Covington. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 14, 2013

Sedric Blake 78 DELHI – Sedric Blake died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Vernon M. Duffey, 88 Vernon M. “Uncle Duffey” Duffey of Monroe, a retired assistant postmaster, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Friday at Old Natchez Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Peggy Ann Frost, 54 Peggy Ann Thomisee-Frost of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery.

Richard David Fuller, 51 Richard David Fuller of Calhoun, a machine operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Darrin Green, 38 WINNSBORO – Darrin Green, a retired Coca-Cola salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at River of Life Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Ann Carroll Griffin, 55 COLUMBIA – Ann Carroll Griffin, a certified nursing assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Columbia Heights Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Sandy Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Donald Griffin, 60 COLUMBIA – Donald Griffin, a retired ferryboat captain, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Columbia Heights Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Sandy Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Mildred Griffin, 83 Mildred Griffin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piladelphia Word. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Jack Grant, 84 BASTROP – Jack Grant, an International Paper Co. etiree, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Bartholomew Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Joe Allen Hall, 61 MARION – Joe Allen Hall, a dairy products specialist, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Marion. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Annie Jefferson, 70 Annie Jefferson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Essie King, 93 Essie King of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are Sunday at St Mary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Mary Ann Gladney, 47 AUSTIN, Texas – Mary Ann Henry-Gladney, formerly of Monroe, a database administrator, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Bobby Glynn LaCaze, 78 Bobby Glynn LaCaze of Monroe, a retired civil engineer for Union Pacific Railroad, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bernice Lee, 92 LAKE PROVIDENCE – Bernice Lee, a homemaker died Nov. 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Lonestar Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.

Ozell Lowery, 75 Ozell Lowery of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Water African Methodist Episcopal Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Shelton Moore, 75 GRAYSON – Shelton “Shep” Moore, retired from the Louisiana Forestry Commission, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in the Old Union Cemetery.

Lloyd A. Nance, 90 RAYVILLE – Services for Lloyd Addison Nance, a gin mechanic for Rayville Gin Supply, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rayville First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Johnny Carl Parkerson, 80 Johnny Carl Parkerson of Monroe, retired attorney, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday ate Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Jazzabo Sommersville Sr., 59 CLAYTON – Jazzabo Jake Sommersville Sr., a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Clayton Garden of Rest under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Shirley Thomas, 71 RUSTON – Shirley Thomas, a retired clerk and entrepreneur, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is Saturday at Miller Family Mortuary, Ruston. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Anderson C. Warlick Jr., 84 Anderson C. “A.C.” Warlick Jr., of Monroe, a retired meat cutter and market manager, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Previously Acknowledged Cochran, Alan Davis : 1 p.m. Thursday, Rayville United Methodist Church. Aldy, Audie Dee: 1 p.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home , Jonesboro. Dewitt, Gladys: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Crowville. Doffies, Chris: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard. Jefferson, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Taylor, Nathaniel : 2 p.m. Saturday, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Ostten, Jean Marie Granger: 11 a.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Robinson, Eddie G. Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, T. H. Harris Auditorium, Grambling Strawder, Patricia: 11 a.m. Saturday, House of Prayer International, Monroe. Thomas, Shirley: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Grambling. Wallace, Helen L.: 3 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Tullos. Warren, Melvin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Wood Long Baptist Church, Farmerville. Zuber, Ronald Dan : 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Cole Bagwell Funeral services for Cole Bagwell, 25 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Joel Brackett and Rev. Bodie Spicer will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Cole was born April 27, 1988 in Ouachita Parish and passed away November 16, 2013 in West Monroe. He was employed with Southern Apparatus. His love was being a jokester, fishing, his friends, going to movies and music. Cole had a huge heart and was such a kind and giving person. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dallas Cade Alford, great-grandmothers, Vallie Craft and Vestie Clampit and uncle Billy M. Bagwell. He is survived by his son, Cameron Cole Bagwell; parents, Chuck and Kendra Bagwell; sister, Kristine Greer and husband Dylan; maternal grandmother, Pam Alford; paternal grandparents, James and Marilyn Bagwell; uncles; Todd Alford, Jim Bagwell and wife Ashley; great-uncle Virgil Clampit; friends, Michael Buccola and Devin Greer. Pallbearers will be Michael Buccola, Eric Buccola, Jim Bagwell, Billy Bagwell, Devin Greer and Tony Anderson. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 19, 2013

Kathy Lanette Smith Danna Funeral services for Kathy Lanette Smith Danna, 60, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Job Edathinatt and Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery , Chatham, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Danna died Saturday, November 16, 2013. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Danna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Danna was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Copsy. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Anthony Danna; son, Colby Danna and partner Jake Stout of New Orleans, LA; daughter, Dustin McGowen and husband Clint of Bastrop; stepsons, Michael Danna of Pearland, TX, and Matthew Danna of Shreveport, LA; siblings, Billy Smith of Island Park, MT, Kay Bickle of Ogden, UT, Lexie Moldt of Reno, NV, Larry Smith of Eros, LA, Eddie Smith of Eros, LA, Randy Smith of Rayville, LA, George Smith of the Philippines, Nicky Smith of Luna, LA, and Jackie Cummins of Chatham, LA; 5 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Nicky Smith, Larry Smith, Eddie Smith, Dale Soignier, James Smith, and Brad Parker. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 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 Nov. 19, 2013

James Travis "J.T." Fulton Funeral services for Mr. James Travis "J.T." Fulton, age 86, of Tallulah, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 20, 2013, in the First Baptist Church in Tallulah, with Bro. Jason McGuffie officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M., one hour before the service, Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers- Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Mr. Fulton died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his residence in Tallulah in his sleep. He was born in Cedar Grove, Louisiana and was a retired manager for Madison Grain Company. He was a W.W.II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of First Baptist Church of Tallulah. Survivors include 2 daughters, Cathy Blanche and husband Brian of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Georgia Hogan and husband, Harry of College Station, Texas, 4 grandchildren, Margie Hope Blanche, James Travis Blanche, Aaron Fulton Hogan and wife, Emily, and Carolyn Marie Hogan Hancock and husband, Ryan, 2 great-grandchildren, Graham Allan Hogan and James Fulton Hogan, and a dear friend, Alice Eubanks. Pallbearers will be Brian Blanche, Harry Hogan, Aaron Hogan, Travis Blanche, Jamie Foster, and Mike Foster, Jr. Mr. Fulton was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Carolyn Fulton in 2007. Crothers- Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 19, 2013

Molly Kelly Thompson Mrs. "Molly Kelly" Thompson, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013, at Willis-Knighton, Bossier, after a brief illness. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th, in the Parlor at First Baptist Church-Shreveport. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Bastrop, LA and a resident of Shreveport for 63 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Shreveport and the Shreveport Department Club. "Molly Kelly" dressed many of Shreveport's children in her classic clothes over the past sixty plus years. She loved seeing you and your children and appreciated your business and friendships over the years. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Thompson; parents, Benton and Virginia Kelly; and granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth Porter. She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Thompson Hays and husband, Hardy of West Monroe, LA; son, Lamar Thompson of O'Fallon, IL; five grandchildren, Aimee Akin of Shreveport, Errett Porter and wife, Sheryl of Maumelle, AR, Kim Spier and husband, Phil of San Jose, Costa Rica, Henry Hays and wife, Melissa of Baton Rouge and Presley Whidden and husband, Brett of San Clemente, CA; eleven great-grandchildren, Erin and Ainsley Akin of Shreveport, Emma, Henry and Nathan Hays of Baton Rouge, Kelly, Jack, Will and Molly Whidden of San Clemente, CA, Ben and Sam Spier of San Jose, Costa Rica; brother, Benton L. Kelly, Jr. of Morgan City, LA; cousin, Virginia Houston of Shreveport; and special friend, Kati Hutson and family. The family requests that memorials be made to the LA Baptist Children's Home, Monroe, LA or Best Friend Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah. Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 19, 2013

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

Walter Andrew Brister, Jr. Funeral services for Walter Andrew Brister Jr, will be at 11:00, Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Dale Walker. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Coach Brister was a graduate of Bunkie High School, Louisiana College, and Louisiana Tech. He coached at La Grange High School, Bunkie High School, Pineville High School, West Monroe High School, and St. Frederick High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Brister was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on January 7, 1927, and passed away at 86 at Glenwood Hospital on November 18, 2013, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Campbell Brister, parents, Walter Andrew Brister Sr. and Mamie Heard Brister, his sister Patsy Brister Lewis ; and great-grandson, Trent Weaver. Survivors; daughters, Dianne Thompson and husband, Chip and children, Ryan Thompson and Lauryn Sargent.; Debbie Barker and husband, Travis and children, Brad, Brian, and Brandon Baker; Drew Farr and husband, Joe and children, Shonda McIntyre , Patrick Farr and Peyton Farr, Danna Braud and husband, Hud and children, Bristen and Brelynn Witty, and Bric Braud; Donna VanVeckhoven and Mike VanVeckhoven and children, Colby Walker, Trey Weaver , Truman, Connor, and Trevor VanVeckhoven; son, Walter Andrew Brister, III (Bubby) and wife, Bonnie and children, Madeline and Andrew Brister; great grandchildren, Beau, Barrett, and Britton Barker, Aly and Bear Barker, Ava Drew McIntyre, Kaitlyn Thompson, and Allison Sargent; sisters, Fern Fifield ; June Gough, and Carol Martin, and numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Walter's former football players: Charles Hansen, Oliver LaPrairie, Anthony Armand, Billy Mixon, Charles Earnest, Pat Ryan, Edgar Landry, Skipper Luke, Sidney L. Campbell, and Randy Russell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Gremillion, Sonny Harris, Sidney Steele, Herman Reed, and W. S. (Stebo) Pearce. The family would like to thank The Arbor and Terrace of West Monroe and Louisiana Hospice for their care, compassion and kindness shown to our father during this most difficult time. A very special thank you to nurses on the 5th floor at Glenwood; Mandy, Brandi, Adrienne, and Christie. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association , 910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410, Shreveport, LA 71106 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2013

Ethel Murray Ethel Murray, an accomplished mother, grandmother, and Entrepreneur, entered Heaven's gates on November 14, after a long illness in Dallas, TX. Surviving: sons, Alcides (Janice) Galveston, TX, Dennis (Eva) Monroe, LA and Stanley, Monroe, LA; daughters: Wanda Carey (Thomas), Baltimore, MD, Regina Jackson, Monroe, LA, Brenda Murray Robinson (Donald) Columbia, SC, Linda Murray, Lancaster, TX; two brothers, James Miller (Pastora), San Diego, CA, Hill Collins, New York; sister, Lizzie Miller Sumler, Cedar Hill, TX, grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Pre-Viewing 10:00am, Service 11:00am, Thursday, November 21, Mt Zion Baptist Church, 211 Mt Zion Street Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 20, 2013

Alvin Paul Wade Funeral services for Mr. Alvin Paul Wade, 61 of Bernice, LA, will be held Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 10:00 A.M at the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Interment will be at Beulah Cemetery. Mr. Wade was born on January 19, 1952 and passed away on November 18, 2013. Mr. Wade was a member of the Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his father William Garland Wade. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Blaylock and husband Brad of Farmerville, son Logan P. Wade of Farmerville, grandchild Emma Claire Blaylock. Mother Annette Patterson Wade of Farmerville, brothers and sisters, Mary Amma Colvin and husband William of Bernice, John Roger Wade of Arcadia, Gary Wade and wife Linda of Arcadia, Michael Wade and wife Lois of Farmerville, Alice Cook and husband Harry of Bernice, Barbara Keene and husband Mike of Arizona. Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 20, 2013

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

Doris V. Bankston Funeral services for Doris V. Bankston 75, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00, Friday, November 22, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Danny Chance will officiate. Interment will follow at Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Bankston was born October 22, 1938 and passed away November 20, 2013. She loved her family, camping and traveling. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Taylor. Mrs. Bankston is survived by her husband, E. V. of 43 years, daughters; Brenda Gilliland and husband Travis, Kathy Pace and husband Michael, Linda Brehm and husband Carl, and Darlene Johnson and husband Prentice; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 21, 2013

Kaitlin Brooke Boyett Funeral services for Kaitlin Brooke Boyett will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 2pm at Jonesboro Assembly of God in Jonesboro, LA with Bro. David "Bubba" Walsworth and Bro. Elton Gunter officiating. Interment will follow at Gayla Traina Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 4-9pm at Jonesboro Assembly of God. Kaitlin was born on June 28, 1990 and passed away on November 19, 2013. She was 23. Kaitlin is survived by her parents, Brian and Laura Boyett of Jonesboro, two brothers, Charles Hunter Boyett and Courtland Noah Boyett both of Jonesboro, LA, maternal grandparents, Gurvy Gunter and wife Sharon of Jonesboro, LA, Sybil Cox McDonald and husband Woody of Jonesboro, LA, paternal grandparents, Margaret Caskey Anderson and husband James of Dodson, LA, aunts and uncles, Toby A. Boyett and wife Alpha of Dodson, LA, Michael D. Boyett and wife Lori of Dodson, LA, Tammy B. Brunson and husband Jamie of Bentley, LA, Machaela Golden and husband Gary of Baton Rouge, LA, Melanie Shively and husband Mark of Ruston, LA, Margo Maxwell of Lafayette, LA, Michael C. McDonald and wife Michelle of Jonesboro, LA. Kaitlin is also survived by a host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be, Spencer Duck, Taylor Mathews, James Mathews, Drew Watts, Justin Boyett, Joshua Walker, Chad Boyett and Logan Brunson. Honorary pallbearers will be, Drew Maxwell, Jay Shively, Carson Shively, Nathan Fair, Brandon Fair, and Casey Fair. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 21, 2013

Jewel Faye Bradley Bruce Services for Mrs. Jewel Faye Bradley Bruce, 87 of Winnsboro, LA will be at 10:00 AM Friday November 22, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Craig Beeman officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Bruce was born August 19, 1926 and passed away on November 19, 2013. She was a native of Crowville, LA, and married Leo "Bub" Bruce on December 20, 1946. She made her home in Winnsboro, LA. She was preceded in death by parents Frank and Maude Bradley, brothers Lenell Bradley and Copeland Bradley, son Frank "Bubba" Bruce, daughter-in-law Ginger Bruce, and great-granddaughters Macie and Jacie Bruce. Mrs. Bruce was survived by husband Leo "Bub" Bruce, children Larry Bruce and wife Linda, daughter-in-law Pam Bruce, and Doug Bruce. Grandson Brad Bruce and wife Joni. Granddaughters Allison Smedley and husband David, Kristy Hammack and husband Jason, and Millicent Haydel and husband James. Seven great -grandchildren, Ben Parker, Luke Bruce, Brantley Bruce, Ty Bruce, Isabella Jewel Hammack, Landry Haydel, and Grayson Hammack. Pallbearers are Duane Franklin, Ronald Franklin, Butch Schooler, Billy Wade House, Mike Gandy, and Perry Lofton. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 21st at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 21, 2013

Karen Ann Stovall Jones Funeral services for Karen Ann Stovall Jones, 48, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 22, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Eddie Ballance officiating. Mrs. Jones died Saturday, November 16, 2013. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her father, Dan Stovall; and brother, Randy Stovall. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Johnny Jones; mother, Virginia Holcomb and husband Ervin; children, Shannon Cobb and husband Robert, Morgan Jones, Rachal Jones, Barbie Jones, and Dylan Jones; brothers, John Stovall, Steven Stovall and wife Shelly, and Darrell Wright and wife Breanne; grandson, Jase Robert Cobb; close friends, Christy Stovall and Bruce Wheeler; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM 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 Nov. 21, 2013

Bruce B. McDonald Funeral services for Bruce B. McDonald, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 21, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Bill Echols and Rev. Michael Suttle officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. McDonald died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Avalon Place. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. McDonald was a retired chemical engineer from Columbian Chemical, and a U. S. Army veteran serving during WWII. Mr. McDonald was proud to have served in World War II. After the war, he attended the University of Arkansas and was a lifelong Razorback fan. Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by his parents, Almer and Pearl McDonald; and sister, Elizabeth McDonald Suttle. Survivors include his wife Mary Louise Nelson McDonald; daughters, Linda Echols and husband Bill of Monroe, and Julie Scott and husband Steve of Atlanta, GA; son, John McDonald and wife Kristi of West Monroe; grandsons, Josh McDonald, John Michael McDonald, Ben Scott and wife Julie, and Don Scott; granddaughters, Sarah McDonald, Mary McDonald, Kathryn Locantro and husband Adam Tidwell, and Laura Holman and husband Matt; sisters, Joyce Walker and husband Otis, and Alma Ruth Belk and husband Tommy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Don Scott, Ben Scott, Danny Walker, Buddy Suttle, Adam Tidwell, and Matt Holman. Honorary pallbearers will be John Michael McDonald and Joshua McDonald. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the kind caregivers at Dr. Morgan, Dr. Barrow, Azalea Estates, Avalon Place, St. Francis Medical Center, and Hospice Compassus. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 21, 2013

Mary Alexander Bell, 91 JONESBORO – Mary Alexander Bell, a librarian, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Olive East Cemetery, Bienville.

Gloria Jean Anderson, 70 Gloria Jean Anderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday and family hour is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Lunnell Britton, 39 BASTROP – Lunnell Britton died Nov. 12. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive of Galion. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mound Chapel Cemetery, Jones.

Bobby Ray Brown, 64 RICHTON PARK, Ill. – Bobby Ray Brown, formerly of Clayton, a retired bus operator/ATM service technician, died Nov. 11. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Birth Christian Center, Natchez, Miss. Burial will be in the Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mable Butcher, 80 Mable Butcher of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Darryl Gordon Choate, 54 REIDHEIMER – Darryl Gordon Choate, 54, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Annie Bell Flowers, 67 Annie Bell Flowers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Word of Faith. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Kashka Grant, 36, WINNSBORO – Kashka Grant, a Wal-Mart employee, died Friday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at King Jesus Worship Center. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oakly Cemetery,

Gilbert. Vertie Harman, 84 BASTROP – Vertie Harman, a homemaker died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Leola Harris, 101 RAYVILLE – Leola Harris, a homemaker died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Love and Charity under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Charlie Henry Jr. 75 WINNSBORO – Charlie Henry Jr. 75, a retired auto mechanic, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Derel Gene Holland, 85 Derel Gene Holland, of Monroe, a retired State Farm inspector, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Zelda Johnson, 91 CHATHAM – Zelda Johnson, a retired school cafeteria manager, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Junior Jones, 63 OAK GROVE – Junior Jones died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Rayville.

Gloria Kosmac, 90 EXTENSION – Gloria Kosmac, a retired school teacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lorine G. Landers, 78 Lorine “Lorraine” G. Landers of Monroe, a retired Monroe City Schools custodian, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

Edgar T. McKenzie, 87 FARMERVILLE – Edgar T. McKenzie, a retiree of Claiborne Electric Cooperative Association, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery.

Ida McKinney, 100 BASTROP – Ida McKinney, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday Alexandria Baptist Church No. 2, Oak Ridge. Family hour will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Congo Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Alma Nelson 65 Alma Nelson of Monroe, a cosmetologist, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in the Green Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Larry M. Polk. 66 WINNSBORO – Larry M. Polk. 66, a pipeline corrosion tech, died Sunday. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Beulah Robinson, 56 BASTROP – Beulah Robinson, a homemaker died Nov. 13. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery.

Elsie Robinson, 83 Elsie Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Henry Alex Spencer, 70 Henry Alex Spencer of Monroe, a retired millwright, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oakly Cemetery, Gilbert.

Barbara Tillman, 67 Barbara Tillman of Monroe, a caretaker died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery, Richwood.

Glenda Jo Travis, 61 Glenda Jo Travis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery, Richwood.

Golden Walker, 102 WISNER – Golden Walker, formerly of Ferriday, a retired cook, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Sahara Ward, infant RAYVILLE – Graveside services for Sahara Ariane-Larese Ward, the daughter of Gabrielle Ward, are 3 p.m. Friday at Sunshine Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Carlton Weeks, 81 Carlton Weeks of Sterlington, a compressor supervisor, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Paron Baptist Church. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Evelyn Grant Williams, 98 Evelyn Grant Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home.

Bruce, Jewel Fay Bradley: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Jones, Karen Ann Stovall: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

McDonald, Bruce B.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Wade, Alvin Paul: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Wright, Mearthy Sr.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Mable Adams Butcher Mable Adams Butcher, age 80, passed away on November 20, 2013, in West Monroe, LA. Mable was born January 1, 1933, in Mangham, LA, and had lived in Monroe, LA, since 1973. Mable was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and an accomplished artist who shared her gift with many. She was an avid gardener and loved to work in her beautiful yard. Mable enjoyed many special friendships during her years in Monroe, and she was a long-time member of Parkview Baptist Church. Mable was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Charles Howard Butcher, Sr., and her granddaughter, Hannah Lauren Huckabay. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Marks and husband, Paul, of Fort Worth, TX, and Lori Huckabay and husband, Barry, of Point; her son, Lt. Col. Charles Howard Butcher, Jr., of Pensacola, FL; her grandson, Charles Edward Marks and wife, Jennifer, of Watauga, TX; and her great granddaughter, Lilly Grace Marks. Graveside services with Erby Burgess officiating are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, November 22, 2013, at Gwin Memorial Cemetery, Mangham, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Gideon's International. "…forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14 Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 22, 2013

Doris Dewanna "De" Hughes Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Dewanna "De" Duchesne Hughes of Monroe, LA, will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Bro. Ricky Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 23, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. De was born on October 23, 1954, and passed away on November 18, 2013. At the age of 18, she began her career at the Ouachita Parish Office of Family Support and later retired after 30 years of service. Tennis was a big part of De's life. Not only was she an avid tennis player, playing on a variety of USTA tennis teams, but she also served as local league coordinator for the Louisiana Tennis Association. De served as a board member of Northeast Louisiana Community Tennis Association from 2008 to 2010. She was also a past board member of the Ouachita Women's Tennis Association from 2007 to 2009. When at home, she enjoyed working in her flowerbeds and her garden. She even became a Louisiana Master Gardener. She was president of the Capital Gainers Investment Club. De was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Monroe, and a member of the Hope Sunday School Class. De was preceded in death by her husband, John Michael "Mike" Hughes; father, Dewey Arnold Duchesne; mother, Frances Irene Duchesne; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Davidson. Survivors include her nephew, Shane Davidson and wife, Lori; niece, Marcee Littlefield and husband, Troy; great-nephews, Parker Davidson, Will Davidson, and Peyton Davidson; great-nieces, Mary Grace Littlefield and Molly Littlefield. De was blessed with an extraordinary network of friends who spent tireless hours providing her with care, encouragement, and loving support. Her friends stayed by her side throughout her husband's illness as well as her own. They may have been friends, but the bond they shared was more like family. We would like to extend a special thank you to her "sisters", Mary Bernard, Becky McCain, and Cathy Romans, along with De's tennis and church family, for all of the love and support you have shown to her. Pallbearers include Gary Duchesne, Bennie Evans, Mike Garvan, Ralph Romans, John Stewart, and Bobby Thompson. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Grace Baptist Church, Mary Davidson Nursing Scholarship Fund at ULM, or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La Published in The News Star on Nov. 22, 2013

Zelda Johnson Funeral services for Zelda Johnson, 91, of Chatham, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 23, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. R.C. Smith will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Johnson was born April 13, 1922 in Portland, Arkansas and passed away November 19, 2013 in West Monroe. She was well known for her good cooking. Mrs. Johnson was a member of First Baptist Church of Chatham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wildred Johnson; son, Douglas Johnson; daughter, Deborah Johnson; parents, John and Mattie Goulette; brothers; David Goulette, Houston Goulette, Frank Goulette and Pat Goulette; sister, Orneida Jordan. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her sons; David Johnson and wife Jamie and Randy Johnson; grandsons; Shawn Johnson and wife Jayne, Stephen Johnson and wife Melody, Keith Johnson and Satchel Johnson; granddaughter; Jessica Wright and husband Jamie; great-grandson, Kade Fortenberry; great-granddaughters; Regan Wright, Mackenzie, Macie and Mallorie Johnson and Taylor Johnson. Visitation will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 22, 2013

Gloria Bunton "Bunt" Desha Kosmac Funeral services for Gloria Bunton "Bunt" Desha Kosmac, 90, of Extension, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Reverend Rex Barker officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday. A graveside service will follow at the Desha Cemetery in Extension, under the directin of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Gloria Bunton "Bunt" Desha Kosmac went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. She was born on October 8, 1923 in Extension, Louisiana. After graduating from Fort Necessity High School, Bunt attended L.S.U. and graduated with a bachelors degree in education. She would later receive her masters degree plus 30. She taught in the lower grades in Franklin and Caldwell Parish for more than thirty years and worked for a short time in the central office before retiring. In 1959, Bunt was the organizing regent and First Regent of the Oakley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also served as Regent in 1996-1998. During this time the "Salute to Glory" project was carried out. In the 54 years of membership, she served on many committees. Bunt was the descendant of one of the founders of DAR, Mary Desha. She was a long time member of the Garden Gate Study Club. She loved nurturing the flowers in her garden and made the most amazing arrangements with them. She was a member of Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church where she participated in the choir and other activities. She was preceded in death by her parents William Spencer and Blanche Pryor Desha, her husband, Andrew "Andy" Joseph Kosmac, Jr., her sister, Blanche Desha Whitney, and her brother, William Spencer "Pete" Desha, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Taylor of Monroe, her nieces, Desha Whitney-Martin of Baton Rouge, Ann Desha of Sacramento, CA, and Suzanne Lentz of Lakewood, IL, her nephews Wendell Taylor of Austin, TX and Bobbie Hovan of Daytona Beach, FL and great nephew Robert William Desha Martin of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by special cousins, Dr. George T. "Tip" McKnight of Baton Rouge and Eldon "Bea" Brown of Wisner and special friends Gerald and Julia Gilmore of Extension. Pallbearers will be Dr. Tom Colvin, David McLemore, James McLemore, Jim Peck, Wendell Taylor, and James Ernest Wooldridge. Honorary pallbearers are Eldon "Bea" Brown, Dr. George T. "Tip" McKnight and Frank Taylor. The family would like to thank special caregivers Jane Berry, Shirley Hoggatt, Norma Massey, Sandy Prince and Shelia Smith. Also, a special thank you for years of devoted service to Tenna Spann. Contributions in her memory can be made to Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, 4590 Highway 135, Fort Necessity, LA 71243. Online condolences may be made to www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA

Myrtice Lee Baxter Laster Funeral services for Myrtice Lee Baxter Laster will be 11:00 am, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Rocky Branch Church of Christ in Rocky Branch, LA with Bro. Don Delukie officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery, all under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Myrtice was born on September 20, 1931 in Calhoun, LA and went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2013 Farmerville, LA surrounded by her family. She retired from General Motors and was a member of Rocky Branch Church of Christ. Myrtice was preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Mae Baxter; an infant son Aubrey Lynn Laster; daughter-in-law Sally Laster. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Aubrey Laster; daughters Nita Laster and Jane Laster; sons Wayne Laster and Tommy Laster; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a special aunt Louise Griggs; sisters Erlene Elmore, Velva Collins and husband BW, Janice Zuber, and Dianne Mayner; brothers Hilton Baxter, Johnny Baxter and Charles Baxter and wife Sandra. Pallbearers are Charles Laster, Jimmy Laster, Bruce Laster, Keith Laster, Chris Sturdivant, and Andrew Sturdivant. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA

Dr. Jack E. Smith Funeral services for Dr. Jack E. Smith will be at 11:00, Saturday November 23, 2013 at the First united Methodist church of Montgomery, la. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Friday November 22, 2013 at the First United Methodist church of Montgomery. Officiating will be Dr. Jimmie Walker and Rev. Dee Ann Johnson. Burial will follow at the Mount Zion cemetery under the direction of Southern funeral home. Dr. Jack E. Smith was a graduate of Atlanta high school, Northwestern State University (receiving both his undergraduate and masters degrees), and the University of Arkansas receiving his doctorate in Educational Administration. He also completed post doctoral studies at the University of North Texas. He taught and coached at Montgomery High School and Verda High School. He was also the principal at Neville High School in Monroe. Dr. Smith was born in Atlanta, Louisiana on March 13, 1932 and passed away on November 20, 2013 at Grace Home at 81 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Garner Smith of Montgomery, LA; son, John O. Smith and wife Lisa and their daughters Ashley, Lindsey, and Haley of Midland, MI; daughter Jeannine Smith Kessinger and husband Kris and their daughters Alyson and Lindley of Aledo, TX. Niece, Debbie Smith Worley and husband Mike of West Monroe, LA; great-niece Emily Durham Wilhite and husband Blake and their daughter Olivia of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 22, 2013

Doris V. Bankston, 75 Doris V. Bankston, of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burail will follow at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Mable Adams Butcher, 80 Mable Adams Butcher of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mildred F. Crockett 83 TALLULAH – Mildred F. Crockett, a retired educator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tallulah Madison Community Center. Wake will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Ashley Temple Irving, 29 RUSTON – Ashley Temple Irving died Nov. 18. Memorial services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Monroe.

Gary Henderson, 55 COLUMBIA – Gary Henderson, a laborer died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Don Johnson, 81 Don Johnson of West Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens. Visitation will 10 a.m. Friday until time of service in at the mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lorine G. Landers, 78 Lorine “Lorraine” G. Landers of Monroe, a retired Monroe City Schools custodian, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

Eula Toms Lazenby, 93 BERNICE – Eula Toms Lazenby, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.

Lorie Lively, 39 RAYVILLE – Lorie Lively, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are incomplete at this time under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Deborah Colleen Bench Morris, 54 Deborah Colleen Bench Morris of West Monroe, a cosmetologist, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Laura McClanahan Pardue, 87 PAMONA, Calif. – Laura McClanahan Pardue, formerly of Columbia, the owner of a long-term care facility, died Nov. 4. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Bethany Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Carlton Weeks, 81 Carlton Weeks of Sterlington, a compressor supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Paron Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Donald Young, 57 DALLAS – Donald Young, formerly of Monroe, died Nov. 10. Graveside services are 11:15 a.m. Friday at Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home, Dallas.

Previously: Anderson, Gloria Jean: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lighthouse Church, Monroe. Britton, Lunnell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive of Galion, Bastrop. Brown, Bobby Ray: 11 a.m. Friday, New Birth Christian Center, Natchez, Miss. Bruce, Jewel Fay Bradley: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Flowers, Annie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Word of Faith, Monroe. Grant, Kashka: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro. Harris, Leola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Henry, Charlie Jr.: 11 a.m. Sunday, Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Johnson, Zelda: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jones, Karen Ann Stovall: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. McKenzie, Edgar T.: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. McKinney, Ida: 1 p.m. Saturday, Alexandria Baptist Church No. 2, Oak Ridge. Nelson, Alma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Polk, Larry M.: 1 p.m. Friday in Ogden Cemetery, Winnsboro. Robinson, Beulah: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop. Robinson, Elsie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Spencer, Henry Alex: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Tillman, Barbara: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Travis, Glenda Jo: 1 p.m. Friday, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Monroe. Walker, Golden: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Ferriday. Ward, Sahara Ariane-Larese: 3 p.m. Friday, Sunshine Cemetery, Alto. Williams, Evelyn Grant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

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

Marilyn J. Howard A long-time resident of Lake Providence, Marilyn J. Howard passed away at home November 22, 2013 after a long illness. Born on February 26, 1926 in Arcadia, Louisiana, Mrs. Howard lived for 65 of her 87 years on the family farm, Carrollton Plantation. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with honors earning a degree in education. Shortly after graduation, she move to Lake Providence to begin a teaching career, met and married John R. Howard, Sr., her husband for 60 years before his death in 2008. She is survived by her three children, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; daughter Carol Howard Whitaker and husband Bill of Kerrville, TX and their children William Howard and Christina Whitaker of Houston, TX and Ben Tucker Whitaker of Houston, TX; son, John R. Howard, Jr. and his wife, Mary of Dallas, TX and their children William John and Laura Howard of Dallas, TX and Martin Payne Howard of Dallas, TX; son, R. Donald Howard and his wife Connie of Ruston, LA, and daughter, Carrie Howard Uberecken and her husband Mark of Katy, TX. Mrs. Howard is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Clare, Luke, Caroline and Callie Uberecken of Katy, TX; Kate and Lily Howard of Dallas, TX and Liam and Kate Whitaker of Houston, TX. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Will and Martin Howard, Will and Ben Tucker Whitaker, Mark Uberecken, nephews Brian Howard, Jimmy Hamic and Howard John. The family would like to acknowledge the faithful care and love given for over 50 years by her faithful friend Mary Scott. After suffering a stroke in 2001, long-term care-givers Belle Heard and Elaine Sale along with numerous others gave loving care to Mrs. Howard. The family wishes to acknowledge their significant contributions. Likewise the services of Collins Home Health of Tallulah and Premiere Hospice of Bastrop and especially physician Amy Hale of Lake Providence are deeply appreciated. Visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence on Sunday, November 24th at 1:00 PM with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lake Providence. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, LA. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 23, 2013

Zelma Louise Martin Funeral services for Mrs. Zelma Louise Martin,affectionately known as "Ma Maw Honey" age 93, of Columbia will be held 2:00 PM Sunday November 24, 2013 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Smith and Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery at Crowville, Visitation will be on Saturday November 23, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia. Zelma Louise Martin was born on September 18, 1920 in Jackson Parish, LA to the union of her parents Jeter Brooks Chappell and Maudie Barton Chappell, and passed from this life on Thursday November 21, 2013 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband Cleveland David "C D" Martin, and by an infant son. She was an active member of the Palestine Baptist Church and was extremely involved in the religious services held at the Haven Nursing Home weekly. Survivors include:her son Robert Martin and wife Peggy of Pollock, two daughters: Carolyn Price of Columbia and Cassille Waggoner and husband Ernest of Eros, LA; her brother, Paul Ray Chappell and wife Jean of Collinsville, MS, eleven grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, Pallbearers include: Jackie Richardson, David Martin, Eric Martin,,Jeremy Glass,Tim Martin, and Larry Jones. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials should be made to the Angel Ministry's in Monroe, LA. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Homes Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 23, 2013

Virgil Rikard Funeral services for Virgil Rikard, 84 of Grayson, LA will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. His sister Evelyn Roberts will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Montgomery, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Virgil was born June 15, 1929 in Atlanta, LA and passed away November 22, 2013 in Monroe, LA. He was a retired truck driver from Ouachita Fertilizer and cattle farmer. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; Eslie and Neoma Rikard McVay; daughter, Sherry Rikard Thompson, granddaughter, Tobi Holder and his brother, Gerrald "Glenn" Rikard. Virgil is survived by his sons; Kevin and wife Donna Rikard, Howard Rikard and Phillip Rikard; daughter, Theda Rikard and husband John O'Hagan; sisters, Betty Rikard Humphries and Evelyn McVay Roberts; brother, Arthur "Mac" McVay; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe and Saturday from 12:00 pm until service time. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 23, 2013

Henry Alex Spencer Funeral Services for Henry Alex Spencer will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro La. Funeral Service will be under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Burial will be in the Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert, La. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized when the family moved to Winnsboro. His membership at First Zion was under the pastoral care of Rev. W. S. Robinson. Alex enlisted into the United States Army in 1960. He proudly served as a Medical Specialist in the 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was employed at Graphic Packaging Plant 31 as a millwright for 40 years. On December 17, 1966, he was joined in holy matrimony to Laura Ann Blunt. The two of them enjoyed traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all. He is and will be greatly missed by all. Alex was preceded in death by his father, Gus Spencer, Sr., his brothers Gus Spencer Jr. and Wardell Spencer, and his sister, Alberta Watson. He leaves to honor and cherish his memories, his wife, Laura Ann and their two beloved sons, Marcus (Sarah) and Michael (M. Courtney). He is also survived by Varda Pleasant of Palmdale, California. His legacy of love is his grandchildren, Alex Michael, Haley Marie, and Madison Bowman Spencer, and he was anxiously awaiting the birth of Macy Spencer. His mother, Mary Bowman Spencer; his mother-in-law, Lela M. Varner; his sisters: Beatrice Jackson, Stella Carr (Charles), and Mary Chandler; and his brothers, Chills A. Spencer (Renea), Lamar Spencer (Arnita), and Robert D. Spencer; all of his cherished nieces and nephew who thought the sun rose and set in him and vice versa, his many in-laws, who were considered siblings, and other relatives and friends will truly miss his presence. Richardson Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 23, 2013

Jerry Don Williams Funeral services for Jerry Don Williams, 71, of Winnsboro, LA will be held 2 pm Sunday November 24, 2013 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 - 8 pm Saturday November 23, 2013 at the funeral home. Mr. Williams was born August 15, 1942 in Winnsboro, LA and passed from this life on November 21, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Mr. Williams worked for Jones Brothers Pipeline as a driver. He loved hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Mr. Williams also loved being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his father Woody Don Williams; grandmother Annie Beatrice Dempsey and great granddaughter Anna Michael Gwin. Survivors include his wife of 52 years Gloria Williams of Winnsboro, LA; daughter Lisa Ann Gwin of Winnsboro, LA; two sons Curtis Lee Williams of Jigger, LA; Tracy Don Williams of Mangham, LA; mother Dorothy Coleman of Winnsboro, LA; sister Donna Louise Havens of Winnsboro, LA; brother Woody Roland Williams of Winnsboro, LA; grandchildren: Brandon Gwin, Tyler Gwin, Christopher Williams, Andrea Williams, Noah Williams, Hayden Williams, Heather Rae Williams, Cody Lee Williams, Jacob Ryan Williams; and great grandson John Bentley Gwin; mother-in-law Jane Merrill Siddon; special members of the family Mike Gwin and Jerae Gwin; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Brandon Gwin, Tyler Gwin, Chris Williams, Cody Williams, Marlin Valentine and Mitchell Valentine. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Williams, Noah Williams and Woody Williams. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 23, 2013

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

Robert Irving Arrant Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Irving Arant, 71, of Rocky Branch, LA will be held at 10:00AM Monday, November 25, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Brach, LA with Bro. Brian McAllister officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Arant was born on October 6, 1942 and passed away on November 21, 2013 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Patricia Ann Ford Arant; parents, William Arthur "Dub" Arant and Callie Ouchley Arant. He is survived by his children; Sherry Arant Kilcrease, Jerry Arant and wife Rhonda, Steven Arant, Douglas Arant, Crystal Arant and fiancé Brian Arceneaux; grandchildren, Jerry Allan Arant and wife Jessie, Waylon Arant, Tara Arant, Josh Kilcrease and wife Santana, Tyler Gorden and Hadlie Walker; great-grandchildren, Chase and Megan Arant, Jacob and Sage Arant, Aden and Lillian Kilcrease, Koli Arant, Matthew Kruse, and Caroline Davis; one beloved and very special sister, Callie Louise Weatherford; niece, Kim Haynes and husband Ted; and nephew, Tommy Langley and wife Kim. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch. The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice Legacy for the care they gave Mr. Arant during his illness. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 24, 2013

Patrice Hebert Delcambre Patrice Hebert Delcambre was born on February 24, 1952, in Shreveport, LA, and was preceded in death by her parents John Hebert (White Castle) and Lucille Burnett Hebert (Winn Parish). She left her family and friends on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She graduated with honors from Woodlawn High School in Shreveport, in 1970. She received her bachelor's degree with honors in English Education; later her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors from ULM, and her MS in Nursing from Northwestern State University--following in her paternal grandmother's footsteps, who was a nurse in Shreveport. She was known in her professions--first as an English Teacher and Elementary Librarian, where she helped mold lives of many professionals; as an aerobics instructor at ULM; as a nurse, where she touched the lives of many; and as a bread, blanket and hat maker where she brought her expressions of culinary delights and art to many kindred spirits and loved ones. Anyone who ever sat at her table will remember well only being allowed to wear a baseball hat on birthdays. However, what is remembered most is her wonderful bread, her sweet, giving spirit, and her ability to show strength and hope in the face of adversity. She met her devoted husband and love of her life, Barry Delcambre, when as a graduate student he taught her Freshman Composition in college at ULM. They were happily married for 41 years, and he was her soulmate and eventually her devoted caretaker. They have two wonderful and successful sons: Living in Monroe is Jott Delcambre, married to Michael Ann Bryant, along with their children Olivia Marie (8) and Owen Michael (3); living in Fort Collins, CO, are younger son Jeremy Delcambre and his wife Gretchen Henry, from Houma, LA. Patrice only knew two other women who loved her daughters-in-law as much as she did—their own mothers. She is also survived by her only sibling, Pamela Hebert Sullivan of Longview, TX, along with brothers-in law Rudy and Randy Delcambre and sister-in-law Diana Delcambre, and wonderful nieces and nephews, godchildren, and cousins and loved ones from the Delcambre, Hebert, Thibeaux, Burnette, Adams, Prescott, Bryant, and family circles. She doted over her precious grandchildren who gave her wonderful hugs and instilled memories as they called her "Mai." She leaves behind a loving family, a sisterhood of extended-family, including Robin Currier, Noel Hebert Prescott, Dr. Brenda Thomason, an extended family of close friends, and an adopted Brazilian family, Thiago and Jaqueline Chaves. All were blessed to have shared in the grace and strength she brought to this earth and into their lives. Special thanks goes to her art class friends for all the encouragement, notes and cards; our deep gratitude is extended to all of our faithful prayer warriors who lifted us up in prayer, the parishioners at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and to those who assisted with her health care, particularly, Dr. William William and staff at MD Anderson and Dr. Coy Gammage and staff at Oncology Associates, and special thanks to Lil Breard and Nerissa Bryant for personal care, First Choice Hospice, and all of the dedicated sitters. Patrice's gentle, loving spirit could be seen in her love of animals, especially her grand dogs and in the kindness she showed as she ministered to many kindred spirits crossing her path. It could be felt in the delighted faces of those receiving the loaves of homemade bread she delivered or in the grateful eyes of those at MDA whose cold, bald heads-- young and old--she lovingly and honorably placed her beautiful crocheted hats. Her passions were faith, hope and love, and she lived her life by those Principal Gifts. Her outside and inside beauty will be remembered by many, including by the angelic voices of Jeannie and Toni Adams. Pray for us Oh Holy Mother of God that her example of strength in suffering will bring peace to those who loved her, and that she will take her rightful place among the highest rank of Angels in Heaven. Honorary Pallbearers: Mark Delcambre, Ethan Hunt, Davis Prescott, John Cole, Dolphus Bannister, Thiago Chaves. Honorary Sisterhood: Robin Currier, Noel Prescott, Brenda Thomason, Judy Adams, Janice McDougal, Shelia Hatten, Ginger Christy, Raina Futrell, Sally Drinkhouse, Shelia Carroll, and Debbie Garner. Visitation is under the care of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. You are invited to join with family and friends from 5PM to 7 PM on Monday, November 25, 2013 to bid farewell to a beautiful lady of God. You are welcome to attend a family rosary at 7:30 PM in the chapel at the funeral home; a funeral mass will follow on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 11 AM at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church, 2510 Emerson Street, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolence: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com-- Donations may be sent to MD Anderson, Thoracic Unit or Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 24, 2013

David Wayne Mitchell Funeral services for David Wayne Mitchell, 60 of Bastrop, LA will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, November 25, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Rocky Harris will officiate. Interment will follow at Greater Apostolic Church Cemetery, Chatham, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. David Wayne was born October 1, 1953 in Kermit, TX and passed away November 23, 2013 in Shreveport, LA. He was a retired oil field worker who loved horses, singing, and preaching. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a man with great heart who loved Jesus and had a beautiful voice. We will miss him, but we know he is happy right now being with His Savior. This gives us peace. David Wayne was preceded in death by his father, John B. Mitchell. David Wayne is survived by his four daughters, Amanda Reed and husband, Lance, Brandilyn M. Barkley and husband, Kelly, Emily Snowden and husband, Justin, Erin Crawford and husband, Tyler; mother, Twylila Jean Simpson; ten grandchildren, Connor, Camden, and Cade Reed, Jackson and Jansen McDonald, Dylan, Ethan, and Annalee Snowden, Lily and Hayes Crawford; one brother, John Mitchell and wife Jean; three sisters, Judy Perrault and husband, Benny, Pam Ebey, and Alice Wiley and husband, James; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 24, 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 Nov. 24, 2013

Deborah Colleen Bench Morris Graveside services for Deborah Colleen Bench Morris 54 of West Monroe, LA are 2:00 pm, Monday, November 25, 2013, at the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sikes, LA with Pastor Matthew Cunningham officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Morris was born January 22, 1959, in San Diego, California and passed away November 20, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. A cosmotologist, she was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Donnis Bench, a brother, Tommy Bench, Sr., and a grandson, Jeffrey Morris. Deborah is survived by her husband, Calvin Morris; daughters, Jessica Morris and Ashley Morris; son, Matthew Morris; sister, Donna Jean Nolan and husband, Kenny; brother, Robert Bench Jr. and wife, Shirley; two grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation is Sunday, November 24th, 2013, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Send online condolences to kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 24, 2013

Thelma Mae (Starr) Platt Thelma Mae (Starr) Platt, 79, of Monroe, LA died Friday, November 22, 2013 at her home. She was born to the late Jack and Vivian Starr, April 18, 1934 in Monroe, LA and after high school completed Bish Mathis Business School. She married the late Marvin Wesley Platt and they raised their four children in Monroe, LA. Thelma retired from Monroe - West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau where she worked in sales to bring conventions to the area. She loved her job and made many friends along the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian and Jack Starr; brothers, Jackie Starr and Lonus Starr; sister, Mildred Briley; husband, Marvin Wesley Platt; son, Harvey Platt; and grandson, Marvin Platt. Thelma is survived by three children: Wes Platt and wife Avis of Hebert, LA; Paul Platt of Tulalip, WA; Susan Belk and husband Joe of Monroe, LA; adopted daughter, LeeAnn Darling and husband Don of Bowling Green, KY; and special pet, Buttons; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons: James Platt, Carl Platt, and Edward Platt and special friends: Don Darling, Dennis Kilcrease and Steve Coody. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, November 25, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Pastor Johnny Holyfield officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 24, 2013

Jean Smith Robinson Private graveside services celebrating the life of Jean Smith Robinson, age 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held at Hasley Cemetery, November 24, 2013. Reverends Joseph and Valerie Robideaux will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Jean was born September 2, 1934 in Jonesboro, LA. She went to her heavenly home on November 19, 2013. There to welcome Jean was her devoted husband of 59 years, Dewitt Talmadge Robinson; three infant sons; parents, Orlan August and Minerva Elizabeth Smith; and sisters, Bess Bryan, Joy Pino and Beatrice Norred. Jean is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Leta Jean and Kenny Steve Robideaux; and son and daughter-in-law, David Talmadge and Michele Stewart Robinson. She is also survived by beloved grandchildren, Joseph August Robideaux and wife Valerie Briard Robideaux; Benjamin Dewitt Robideaux and Kaitlin Michele Robinson; and her "loves", great-granddaughters Aubrey Del and Judah Michele Robideaux. Momma was a longtime member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she served through the years on numerous committees and as a Sunday school teacher. She was a good friend to many, always ready and willing to share a cup of coffee and a word of encouragement. Mom was an excellent cook, and we miss her family Sunday dinners. Momma loved children. She was never more happy than when her children and grandchildren were young. Because of her love of children, she opened her home and became "Nanny" to children of friends. Jim McGrew and Janet McGrew Mills were two of those she kept. She loved them dearly and considered them her own. We would like to thank Ridgecrest Nursing Home for caring for Momma these last few years, and Hospice Compassus for their added support. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice . No flowers please. "Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." John 11: 25-26. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 24, 2013

Eunice Tolbird Williamson Funeral services for Eunice Tolbird Williamson, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday November 25, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Pastor Robert Hill and Pastor Erik Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Williamson was born on August 3, 1923 in West Monroe and passed away on November 22, 2013 in Ruston, LA. She was a member of the New Life Assembly of God in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include her daughters, Carolyn Hemphill and husband W. D. Hemphill, Annette Hill and husband Robert Hill; grandchildren, Darron Hemphill, Ronda Price, Sonia Hill, Erik Hill, Daniel Hill; three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Josh Tiab, Glenn Simmons, Jerry Kilpatrick, Evan Kilpatrick, Mitchell Lee, and Johnny Hite. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday November 24, 2013. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 24, 2013

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

Anna Louise Riser Danna Anna Louise Riser Danna, 75, passed away November 22, 2013 at her home in West Monroe, LA while surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, favorite Aunt and a special "Nana" to five children, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn's in West Monroe on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. followed by the funeral service with Father Job Edathinatt officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Louise was born and lived in West Monroe her entire life. The Riser family owned and operated Riser Dairy for many years in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Margaret Riser and her sister, Margie Riser Dunn. Mrs. Danna is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Vincent F. Danna; daughters, Felicia Danna Kostelka and husband Bob, Kalinda Danna Bellissimo and husband Michael; sons, Andy Danna and wife Maria, David Danna and wife Paige and Toby Danna and wife Karen; twelve grandchildren, Margarette Danna Bellissimo, Jacqueline Bellissimo Williams and husband Adam, Toshia Hyatt, Emily, Amber, and Morgan Danna, Reid Rockett, Ross Danna, Stefanie Johnson and husband Greg, Drew Danna, Aidan Simmons and Claire Kostelka; 4 precious great grandchildren, Connor and Anna-Claire Williams and Aubree and Fletcher Johnson. Also left to survive Mrs. Danna is her brother Thomas Riser and wife Mary Katherine, and brothers and sisters in-laws, Dr. Larry Danna, Greg Danna, Susie Danna and Cecile Buckley, and numerous nieces and nephews. She especially loved and appreciated her special nieces, Lydia, Andrea and Lori. The Family would like to thank Landmark Nursing Home Staff for the wonderful care they extended to Louise during her stay. They would also like to express their gratitude to her caregivers, Gloria, Mona and Patricia for their wonderful care. Mrs. Danna's grandsons and nephews will honor her as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Diabetes Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on Nov. 25, 2013

Jeannette Peltier Deney Funeral services for Jeannette Peltier Deney will be held graveside at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS on 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Jeannette was born on June 14, 1924 in Avery Island, LA and passed away November 22, 2013 at Avalon Nursing Center in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eldridge John Courrege of New Iberia, LA and Leonard Joseph Deney of Rochester, NY; her parents, Enola David Peltier and Adam Joseph Peltier of New Iberia, LA; and her sisters, Joyce Peltier Lungaro of Lake Charles, LA and Ruth Peltier Landry and husband Henry David of New Iberia, LA. Jeannette was a feisty, strong-willed, 5 foot Cajun who enjoyed boiled crabs, cooking, gardening, dancing and her 5 o'clock cocktail. She was valedictorian of her high school graduating class and Mardi Gras and Homecoming Queen in New Iberia. She had many admirers of her authentic "Cajun" cuisine. She was an avid New Orleans Saints and Archie Manning fan even when they were known as the "Aints." Jeannette enjoyed attending Saints games and the French Quarter festivals with her sisters and their husbands. She enjoyed being a navy wife which allowed her to live in many coastal locations in the United States. Christmas was often spent on board aircraft carriers. Jeannette is survived by her sister, Gerry Delahoussaye and husband Charles of New Iberia, LA; brother-in-law, Anthony Lungaro of Lake Charles, LA; son, Leonard Joseph Deney and wife Elaine of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Gina Marie Deney of West Chester, PA; daughter, Carol Deney Hanks and husband Bruce of Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Jamie Allison Hanks of Baton Rouge, LA; grandsons, William Adam Hanks of Monroe, LA and David Townsend Hanks of Los Angeles, CA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. A very special heartfelt thanks to the staff and family of Avalon Nursing Center for their compassionate love and care shown to our mother. We would also like to thank Premier Hospice, the Congregational Care Committee of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and Barbara Hamilton and her family for their special care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 800 Good Shepherd Lane, Monroe, LA 71201 or Young Life of Ouachita Parish, P.O. Box 14473, Monroe, LA 71207. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 25, 2013

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

Clarence A. "Chuck" Farrington Funeral services for Mr. Clarence A. "Chuck" Farrington, 80, of Farmerville will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. Larry White officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Farrington passed away November 24, 2013. He was born and raised in Shongaloo, LA. After graduating from Evergreen High School in 1953, Chuck immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp where he served as a Military Policeman. After service, he followed his brother, Harold, to Farmerville to work on drilling rigs. While here, he met his future wife, Sherry Denton Farrington. After marriage, they resided in Marion, LA. Here he began his lifelong career in the Monroe Oil and Gas Field in 1962 with Southwest Gas Co. in Haile, LA. Currently he was the co-owner of this same operation; now, Drake Energy Corp., where he continued to work until his passing. He raised his family in the Wards Chapel community. He preached for 13 years at Wards Chapel Church of Christ and later, many years at the Lillie Church of Christ where he preached his last sermon in February of this year. His hobbies were fishing, bird hunting, working on projects in his shop and being with family. He had a great love for music and playing the guitar, but his greatest love of all was preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Chuck was known for being a dependable and dedicated family man who always put the needs of his family first and asked for nothing in return. He will be missed. "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life…" I Timothy 6:12 He is preceded in death by his parents, Grady Farrington and Jewel Farrington; and one brother, Harold Farrington of Houston, TX. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years, Sherry Farrington; one son, Brad Farrington of Spencer, LA; one daughter, Brenda Farrington of Farmerville, LA; two sisters, Virginia Roberts and husband, Bernard of Shongaloo, LA; Lavonne Myers of Savannah, GA; numerous nieces and nephews; special neighbors and lifelong friends, Dan and Totsy Albritton; and he shared a close working friendship with Dewey Roberson of Haile, LA. Pallbearers are Robbie Williams, Lanny Parker, James Kyle, March Davidson, Rick Shirey and Jerry Ginn. Honorary pallbearers are Derl Upshaw and Dewey Roberson. Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfuneralhomeonline.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 26, 2013

Bernice Forrest A year has passed since the Lord took you home. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds. Love and Miss you! Robert and Family. Published in The News Star on Nov. 26, 2013

Ruby Hale Funeral services for Ruby Hale, 78, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Marcelle Crowe officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Hale was born on July 9, 1935 in Peru and passed away on November 24, 2013 in Monroe, LA. She was a retired school teacher of 3rd and 4th grade at Jack Hayes School in Monroe. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monroe and the UMW Circle. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Joseph Hale, Jr.; sister, Laurel Andrews and brother, Bennie Erickson. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Jo Hale; son, James Olen Hale and wife, Abby; brothers, Arnold Erickson, Dwight Erickson and Rollin Lowell Erickson; sisters, Evelyn Dunken, Alice Hauser, and Sherrill Nelson; granddaughters, Alice Marjorie Hale, Amelia Mason Hale, and AnnaMei Hale. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 26, 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 Nov. 26, 2013

Napoleon "Paul" Wnukowski Funeral services for Napoleon "Paul" Wnukowski, 94, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Napoleon "Paul" Wnukowski was born April 3, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, to Sophie and Stanley Wnukowski. He passed away November 24, 2013, at the age of 94 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one grandchild. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Christine Pitman Wnukowski of Rayville, LA; children, Paul Thomas Wnukowski and Susan Wnukowski McGowen and husband, Larry both of West Monroe. He was blessed with grandchildren Tommy Wnukowski-Adams and wife, Brianne, Jimmy Wnukowski-Adams, Misty McGowen, Matthew McGowen, Blake McGowen, Michael Wnukowski, and Jennifer Rice. Great grandchildren are Skyler Hudson, Hunter Adams, Kelsey Adams, Piper Adams, Paige Adams, Anson Adams, Madison Rice, Khole Rice, Freddy Rice Jr., Taylor Conerly, Baylee Rice, and Jacob Conerly. Brother, John Wnukowski and wife, Joan; sister, Helen Belot both residing in Massachusetts; and several nephews and a niece. Paul had a very colorful life growing up in Michigan the son of two Polish immigrants who worked hard to become American citizens. He and his family moved to Massachusetts where he finished high school and then on to New York City where he lived and worked until joining the Air Force. He became a B29 bomber pilot and while training was stationed at Selman Field in Monroe, La. It was here that he met and fell in love with his future bride, Christine Pitman. After a 3 month world wind courtship, they were married in Adams, Massachusetts on October 21, 1944. During that time he attended Mechanic Training, opened his own shop in Massachusetts and eventually moved his family back to Louisiana where he became a "transplanted southerner". It was here that he raised his family and built and owned Paul's Auto Parts and Service. He serviced the cars of the people of Rayville and surrounding areas for over 25 years. He was an avid golfer, reader, work worker, accordion and violin player. After retiring from his business, he then became a Mechanic Instructor, teaching others the trade that had made him successful. He and "Miss Christine" celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where they were members for over 60 years and enjoyed over 69 years of marriage. Paul and his wife both well known to the people of his community, were always everywhere together, always holding hands, and always being faithful to each other. He will be missed by many including their Pee Gee's group, Wal-Mart friends, and Waffle House gang. He experienced a strong bond with both Robert and Mary Adams of Goodwill. They both held a special place in his heart. A special thank you also to his friend and neighbor, Joe Senn and wife, Brenda, for their thoughts, prayers, and kindness. Pallbearers are his grandsons, Tommy Wnukowski-Adams, Jimmy Wnukowski-Adams, Matthew James McGowen, Blake Tyler McGowen, great grandson, Skyler Hudson, and lifetime friend, Kenny Gable. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. BROWN-HOLLEY FUNERAL HOME Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 26, 2013

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

Lacey Alane Huntsman, 39, of Alexandria, VA formerly of Monroe, LA, was born on July 9, 1974 and passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Monroe. Lacey is survived by her five children: Abigail, Trey, Ryan, Valencia, and Jude; her mother, Kathleen; her father, Johnny; her husband, Marshall; and her siblings: Marian, John, and Heather. A 1992 graduate of Neville High School, she also leaves behind a host of family and friends. Published in The News Star from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2013

Thomas Wyatt "Tommy" Lee A celebration of Life service for Tommy will be held at Mt. Patrick Baptist Church, 1232 Patrick Church Road, Bernice, LA on 11-30-2013 @ 2 p.m. Tommy, 53 , died in Nashville, TN June 11, 2013. He was survived by wife Denise, and sons, Jesse & Chad Matthew of TN. A son and daughter of Ark Thomas ( T.J.) and Priscilla. Preceding him in death were his parents L. R. Lee, Jr. & Jessie Wyatt Lee of West Monroe, LA. He is survived by one sister Dinah Lee Davis and husband Bob. Please join us as we remember Tommy on 11-30-2013. Published in The News Star on Nov. 27, 2013

Georgia L. McClendon Mrs. Georgia L. McClendon was born August 24th 1940 in Delhi, Louisiana. Georgia went home to be with the Lord November 21, 2013 at 8:36 AM in Houston, Texas. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her Faith in God and love of her family and friends enriched her. Georgia is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Oscar Mitchell McClendon, her sons, Oscar Mitchell, Jr. and Shawn Patrick. She is also survived by five sisters Beulah Dones (Vonnie) Houston, Tx., Mary Walker (Nathaniel) Houston, Tx., Alma Giles, (Cornilus) Houston, Tx., Lindy Watkins (Robert) Houston, Tx., Doris Gray, Delhi, Louisiana. One brother Calvin Carter (Theresa) Delhi, Louisiana and numerous family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Elijah Carter, Father John Carter, sisters Willie Jean Russell and Dorothy Lewis and brothers John Carter, Jr., Rufus Leonard Carter and Aaron Carter. Visitation will be held Friday, November 29th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Funeral service will immediately follow starting at 12:00 PM. Both services will be held in the Carl Barnes Funeral Home, located at 746 West 22nd Street, Houston, Texas 77008. 713-869-4529. A second viewing will be in Delhi, Louisiana followed by a Graveside service at St. Johns Cemetery, November 30, 2013 at 12:00 PM, where Georgia will enter into her final resting place. Carl Barnes Funeral Home Houston, Tx Published in The News Star from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2013

Mary Ethel Mooney Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ethel Mooney, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday November 27, 2013 at the Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church with Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. Eddie McElhannon officiating, with committal services held in the mausoleum chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA Mrs. Mooney died November 25, 2013 at the West Monroe Guest House Mrs. Mooney was a licensed practical nurse at Glenwood Hospital for twenty-five years. Mary also was her husband's assistant in his ministry as a full time Associate Pastor of Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church for twenty years. Mary's special interests were playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a very special mother and grandmother noted for her congenial disposition….Her hobbies were fishing and working in her flower beds at home. Survivors: her loving husband of sixty-five years, Rev. James Mooney, two sisters, Louise Robbins and Alline Baxter, two sons, Steve Mooney and daughter-in-law, Vickie, and David Mooney and special friend, Penni Guidry; Daughter-in-law, Theresa Mooney; granddaughters, Amy Mooney, Jennifer Bell and husband, Spencer, Allison Eskine and husband, Barron; grandson, Ryan Mooney and wife, Shauna; and two great granddaughters, Makenna Bell and Kerrigan Bell. Mary was a born again Christian for over sixty years and a member of the Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Churcd. Pallbearers will be members of the church. Special thanks from the family to Hospice Family Alliance, the West Monroe Guest House Nursing Home, to the members and Pastor Mack of Rocky Branch Assembly of God for their help during our time of bereavement. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 27, 2013

Elmer Lee Reeder, Jr Elmer Lee Reeder, Jr., a retired educator and on the Executive Board of the Boys Scouts of America for twenty one years, went Home eternally Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 9: 30 am at Ouachita Health Care Center. Survived by one grandson, Robert Thurber of Lufkin, TX; one son, Marc Reeder of Monroe; one daughter, Rachael Thurber of Monroe; special friend Emy Roberts; three brothers, Kenny Reeder, Ricky Reeder, Ronnie Reeder all of Dallas, TX; two sisters Linda Hill of Emory, TX and Ann Shaw of Midlothian, TX and many nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Ouachita Health Care for their compassionate care of Buddy. There will be no service as he has donated his body to LSU Medical Center. Published in The News Star on Nov. 27, 2013

J. C. Watson Mr. J.C. (Jeddie) Watson of Monroe, LA, died Monday, November 25, 2013, following a long illness. He was 82 years of age. A Celebration of Life will be held for him at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 27, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe. The Reverands Rodney Jackson, Kenneth Jordan, and William Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Watson was born July 14, 1931, in the Rosefield Community, North LaSalle Parish. He attended Jena High School in Jena, LA. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents; by brothers, Clifford, Theo and Morris Watson and a brother who died shortly after birth; a nephew, Glenn Watson; and a brother-in-law, Earnest (Stinky) Turner. Mr. Watson is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Smith Watson; daughter, Theresa Ann and Jack Skeen; grandson, Joseph (Jay) and wife Jennifer Skeen; granddaughter, Jessica Ann Skeen and fiancé Matt Brouillette; and by the sunshine of his life, great granddaughter, Josie Ann Skeen. He is also survived by siblings and their spouses, Leo and Leona Watson, Virgil and Gail Watson, Shelby and Brenda Watson, Shirley Turner, Linda and Ronald Carter, Kathy and Kenneth Jordan, Virginia and Ron Hornbeck; sisters-in-law, Sandra, Olla Belle and Maedelle Watson; aunt, Jane Watson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. While still a teenager, he joined his father in the logging business. In 1952 he was inducted into the United States Army and saw action in the Korean War. After his discharge he was employed as a parts salesman for Osborne Ford Company in Tallulah, LA. In 1956, J.C. moved his family to Monroe where he was employed as a member of the parts department at Scogin Ford Company where he remained for a number of years, through several ownerships. In 1972, when the dealership was owned by Jack and Jim Rivers, J.C. joined with them in founding Tri-J, an auto parts warehouse under the Rivers Ford umbrella, which he managed for several years. In 1987 he purchased Ram Auto Supply which he operated until his retirement in 1998. Mr. Watson loved music, especially bluegrass. He and Barbara enjoyed attending bluegrass festivals around northeast Louisiana. While still a teenager, he and his brother, Cliff, were part of a country western band. Playing the guitar was something he greatly enjoyed. For years he was a member at Moore's Gym in Monroe, where he made many lifelong friends. He loved hunting and fishing and being in the woods, at one with nature. Mr. Watson's philosophy of life was "God first, family second, and country third." He was Chairman of Deacons at Southside Baptist Church, later Sandel Road Baptist Church for many years. Pallbearers will be nephews, Todd Watson, Issac Watson, Bryan Carter, James (Bubba) Richardson, Bo Holloway, and Benjamin Lawson. Honorary pallbearers are Dozier Harrell, Gene Smith, Troy Woodall, and Tobie McKown. The family would like to thank the staff at the V.A. Home, staff at Legacy Hospice, especially Joyce Boyd, and for the support and prayers given by all the family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Dean Stockstill. Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Memphis, TN, American Parkinson' Disease Association, or the American Althiemer's Disease Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 27, 2013

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

Lacey Alane Huntsman Lacey Alane Huntsman, 39, of Alexandria, VA formerly of Monroe, LA, was born on July 9, 1974 and passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 29, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Monroe. Lacey is survived by her five children: Abigail, Trey, Ryan, Valencia, and Jude; her mother, Kathleen; her father, Johnny; her husband, Marshall; and her siblings: Marian, John, and Heather. A 1992 graduate of Neville High School, she also leaves behind a host of family and friends. Published in The News Star from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2013

Elmer L (Buddy) Reeder Jr. Elmer L (Buddy) Reeder Jr. went to his heavenly home on Tues. Nov. 26, 2013. He was born in Waterproof, LA on July 13, 1936. He graduated from Newellton High School in 1956, then went on to earn a degree in Social Studies and Library Science at NLU. Mr. Reeder was a member of College Place Baptist Church. He taught at Lee Jr High. and in the Ouachita Parish system. In the interim he worked as an Executive Scout Director in Birmingham, Ala. and the Boy Scout Council with The New Orleans Explorers Division and in the Monroe, LA Council. He is survived by children Rachel Reeder Thurber, Julian Marc Reeder and their mother, Emeline Brooks Reeder all of Monroe, LA; one grandson Robert D. Thurber. Sisters: Ann Shaw & Linda Hill. Brothers: Kenneth Reeder, Ricky Reeder and Ronnie Reeder. Mr. Reeder had donated his body to the LSU School of Medical Science. Memorials may be made to the Lee Brooks Memorial Fund c/o Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Published in The News Star on Nov. 28, 2013

Charles Ray Price Funeral services for Charles Ray Price, Sr. 89 of Winnsboro will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 30, 2013 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Rayford Higgs and Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home. He was born to Ashley Broaddus and Ella Mae Wiggers Price on April 15, 1924 in Crowville and passed from this life Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Price was a member of First United Methodist Church and a United States Navy Veteran who served our country from 1942-1945. He worked as maintenance engineer for Franklin Parish Hospital, having worked there from the day it opened until he retired in 1987. He was a member of V.F.W. and as many people know, he was a man of many talents who could make and fix almost anything. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife LaVeta Higgs Price; sisters Sara Virginia Price, Oneita Tillman, and Pollye Price; and a brother Russell Price. Mr. Price is survived by his son Charlie Price of Monroe. He was affectionately known as Dan-Dad to his grandchildren: Elizabeth Butler and husband Jeremy of Mandeville, Laura Tugwell and husband Thomas, Paige Price, and Cole Price all of Monroe; a great-granddaughter Caroline Butler; brother Tom Price of Spring, TX; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Butler, Trey Price, Marty Steffenson, Veryln Steffenson, Randy Thornhill, Thomas Tugwell Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 28, 2013

Bobby R. Thurmon Bobby R. Thurmon, 83, of Monroe, LA, went to his heavenly home on November 25, 2013. He was born in Summerfield, LA on October 18, 1930. A Visitation will be held on November 29, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the chapel of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 1:00 PM, led by Bro. Chester King. Burial will follow the services at Hebron Baptist Church cemetery in Summerfield, LA officiated by Bro. Kenneth Nutt, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Bobby was preceded in death by his son, Ken Thurmon, his brothers, Charles and Ford Thurmon, and his parents, William Ray Thurmon and Sybil Green Thurmon. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nelda Thurmon; his children, Troy Thurmon and wife, Jan, Tom Thurmon and wife, Debbie, Sylvia Oden and husband, Jeff, Lora Clark and husband, Jeff; his grandchildren, Houston Steelman and wife Jenny, Mallory Oden, Sarah Thurmon, Ryan Thurmon, Walker Thurmon, and Sam Oden. Pallbearers will be Sam Oden, Walker Thurmon, Ryan Thurmon, Houston Steelman, Jeff Oden and Jeff Clark. Bobby was an Engineering Specialist retired from the LA Dept. Of Transportation and Development. He enjoyed woodworking, auto repairs, and tinkering in his shop. He proudly served our great nation in the US Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife and family. A very special heartfelt thank you to Dad's caregivers, Gwen and Angelica Williams, Erlean Nickles and Chester King for their compassionate love and care shown to our family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 28, 2013

Sybol Johnson Whitlock Funeral services for Sybol Johnson Whitlock 87 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 29,2 013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Brad Jones will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Sybol Johnston Whitlock "Mama Syb" was born November 11, 1926 in Sikes, LA and passed from this earth on November 26, 2013. Sybol was born one of two children to the late Wainnie and Tennessee Johnston. She was preceded in death by her only daughter Carolyn Spillers Wright and husbands, James Whitlock and Louie Dunn. Sybol will forever be remembered by her brother, Travis Johnston and his wife, Dianne; grandsons, Jeff Spillers, Jr., and wife Sharron, Jamie Spillers and wife Kaye, great-grandchildren, Trey Spillers "Sugar Man" and wife Megan, Destiny Spillers, Haleigh Spillers, Logan Spillers, Jason Spillers and wife Skylar; three great- great-grandchildren Eisley Williams, Austin McKnight and Gunner Spillers. She also leaves behind many loved extended family members. Sybol retired from Olin Kraft, then spent many years of service to the Council on Aging in West Monroe from which she also retired. Sybol's love for "hunting" and spending time at the camp leaves all that knew her with many memories and stories to share. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday which she spent at the "Big House" camp with friends and family. This Thanksgiving will be spent with the family and friends that were waiting for her at the eternal "Big House." Special thanks to the staff at The Arbor of Ruston and Hospice of Caring Hearts. Pallbearers will be Trey Spillers, Jeff Spillers, Logan Spillers, Jamie Spillers, Jason Spillers, Isaac Howell and Rick Howell. Visitation will be held Friday from 9:00 am until 11:00 am 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 Nov. 28, 2013

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

Troy Allen (Bubba) Burris Obituary Guest Book " Bubba's presence on this Earth will be sorely missed, but..." - Joe Mike and Richina Ardoin View Sign Troy Allen (Bubba) Burris Funeral services for Troy Allen (Bubba) Burris, 56, of Monroe, will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, November 30, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Rhonda Feurtado officiating. Mr. Burris was born May 17, 1957 in Alexandria, LA to Bill and Trudy Burris and died Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was a retired track foreman and inspector for Union Pacific Railroad. Mr. Burris was preceded in death by his father, Bill Burris. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Burris; daughters, Jeannie Lewis and husband Jeremy of West Monroe, and Jessica Green and husband Allan of West Monroe; son, Michael Burris of Monroe; grandchildren, Gavin Green, Gabriel Green, Javin Lewis, David Lewis, and Bella Lewis; mother, Trudy Burris of Conway, AR; brother, Randy Burris and wife Kay of Conway, AR; special son, Robert Rogers of Baton Rouge, LA; special daughter, Amanda Burris of Beekman, LA; special niece, Alexis Barnes; mother-in-law, Carolyn Ertel; sister-in-law, Amy Ertel. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or www.turn3foracure.webs.com. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 29, 2013

James M. Garner Funeral services for James M. Garner will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church in Rayville with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. James M. Garner, age 88, of Rayville LA, joyfully joined His Lord and Savior and hosts of family and friends in Heaven 11/26/2013. Mr. James is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jeff and Max Garner, and Cordele Edwards. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Nona Garner and children Gwen and Rich Rouse, Randy and Debbie Garner, and Mark Garner. He has 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren with 3 more due in the spring. They are David and Karen Duncan with sons Brian, Dylan and Logan; Dana and Jeff Johnson with sons Rory and Caleb; Rob and Meredith Garner and son Robert; Lindsay and Paul Aucoin and daughters Claire and Kate; Kendell and Tyler Sheets and son Mac; Mary and Alex Fanning and Ella; Frannie and Mark Delhoste and Sawyer; Sarah and Braxton Rogers. This long legacy of family was his pride and joy. James was born during the Great Depression in Strong, Ark and became a true example of the Greatest Generation. After a hard-scrabble childhood, he joined the Navy at age 17 and was shipped out to the Pacific where he was awarded numerous medals including the Medal for Pacific Liberation. He was at Nagasaki only days after the atomic bomb dropped. He felt honored to have served his country. After returning from the War he married Nona Hudson. They ran a restaurant and he was a Marshal in Wilmot, Ark prior to going to barber school in Little Rock. He worked briefly in CA but settled in Rayville. Soon he joined fellow veteran and friend, Jessie Sturgis, in their own barber shop. After 30 years, he and Mrs. Nona opened Garner's Nursery where "Good Gardeners Garden with Garners". They had a Christmas tree farm and helped forge family traditions for many. He was known for his hard work, generosity and good humor. He and Mrs. Nona have been best friends, coworkers and constant companions. Their bond grew even stronger during the last 2 years when she has cared for him. They are a shining example of faithfulness, love and self sacrifice. He and Mrs. Nona are charter members of Woodlawn Baptist Church where they have served loyally since the church began as a mission. He loved going to McDonalds every morning. He invited newcomers to the community and vacationers to join him for Sunday morning worship at the church where he was the unofficial greeter of all who entered. He had a smile for everyone, handshake for the men and big hug for the ladies. He was a Master Mason with R.F. McGuire Lodge. He lectured numerous initiates into Masonry. James had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Although he did not have the opportunity for a formal education you would never know it by listening to him talk. He especially loved anything dealing with Poverty Point and Indians in northeast LA. He became a skilled flint knapper and created beautiful examples of artifacts. Throughout his life he loved his family, friends, church, time outdoors in nature, a good laugh and a good cup of coffee. He will be missed by many. He grew from a young man with nothing to a man of significance. He is proof that hard work and determination can still help you reach your goals. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Shane Grubbs. Special thanks go to Dr. Ralph Abraham and all the workers at his clinic, Donald Shaw and Tonya Thomas, his attendants who became family members, and Bruce Stewart who grew to be like his son and brother. We will remain strong knowing we will all be together again soon. Jesus said, "And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:3. We will miss Mr. James but Heaven rejoices with his arrival today. Visitation is 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 29, 2013

rene Mary Mouton Jackson Mrs. Irene Mouton Jackson entered the heavenly kingdom on November 25, 2013. Ms. Jackson was born in Opelousas, La. and spent her entire adulthood as a resident of Monroe, Louisiana. She was married to the late Mr. Milton Adam Jackson, Sr. and they had four children: Milton, Jr., Marva J. McHenry, Michael and Cynthia J. Hammond. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church for over seventy years and was an active participant with her church family. She was also a charter member of Les Martinique Social Club, Omicron Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Knight of Peter Claver, Inc., the We Care Committee at Little Flower of Jesus and the Monroe-Grambling Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Mrs. Jackson, a retired educator, shared her love and passion for teaching in St. Landry, Morehouse and Ouachita parishes. She formally retired from Monroe City Schools. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe, La. A Mass of Christitan Burial is scheduled for November 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church. Father Adrian Fischer, OFM will officiate the service. Mrs. Irene Jackson's memory is honored by fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, many extended family and friends. Miller Funeral Home Monore, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 29, 2013

Chester Perkins A memorial service to celebrate the life of Chester Perkins, 93, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 30, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Chester was born on February 4, 1920 and passed away on November 25, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Perkins was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and retired from Riverwood International Paper Co. in West Monroe, LA after 38 years. He loved his church family and his Sunday School Class. Mr. Perkins is now in heaven with Jesus, his parents, two sisters, two brothers, and grandson who all preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Vera Mae Perkins; son, Bo Perkins and wife, Sylvia; daughter, Brenda Auttonberry and husband, WH "Dub"; sister, Ettie Milford; brother, Cleve Perkins; four grandchildren, Michael and Richard Auttonberry, Shane Perkins, and Melanie Jones; twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandson, great grandsons and Ed Taunton. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M until 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 29, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on Nov. 29, 2013

Edna Smith Bryant, 81 NEWELLTON – Edna Smith Bryant, a retired school employee, died Nov. 22. Services are noon Saturday at Stonewall Baptist Church under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Burial is at Moss Grove Cemetery.

Thomas Wyatt Lee, 53 THETA, Tenn. – Thomas Wyatt “Tommy” Lee, formerly of West Monroe, a truck driver, died June 11. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Patrick Baptist Church, Bernice.

Dorothy Washington LeGuin, 87 RAYVILLE – Dorothy Washington LeGuin, a retired schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Larry Scott, 55 TALLULAH – Larry Scott a food service technician, died Nov. 18. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the home. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery.

Robert Smith Sr., 49 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Robert Smith Sr., a manager, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star M.B.C. under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the home. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

James N. Thompson, 83 WINNSBORO – James N. Thompson, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial at Providence National Cemetery.

Bobby R. Thurmon, 83 Bobby R. Thurmon, a retired engineering specialist with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Monday. Services are at 1 p.m. Friday under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Summerfield.

Chadwin "Chad" Lane Tripp, 31 Chadwin “Chad” Lane Tripp, a roofer from West Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Brodie Jack Whipple, 76 Brodie Jack Whipple, a retired merchant, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bailey, Annie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence. Ballard, Ramsey: 2 p.m. Sunday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Craft, Author: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive, Oak Grove. Derr, John Chester: 11 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Garner, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville. George, Sally Gee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Green, Donna Sue: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop. Henderson, Gary: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia. Huckaby, Laverne: 10 a.m. Saturday, Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman. Jackson, Billy Ray: 11 a.m., Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Irene: 10 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. Land Jr., Loester David: 11 a.m. Friday, King’s Funeral Home, Ruston. Longino, Velma C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi. Morris, Ada Ivory: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Price, Charles R. Sr.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Rowden, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive of Galion Baptist Church, Bastrop. Thomas, Truemiller: 11 a.m. Saturday, Springfield Baptist Church, Waterproof. Thompson, James N.: 11 a.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.