Obituaries January 1999
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer



Friday, January 1, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Banks, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Blackwell, Sue A.: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church Cemetery, Monterey
Byrd, Alberta: noon today, Power House Church of God in Christ, Monroe
Harris, Irma: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church No. II, Bastrop
McVickers, L.H.: 10 a.m. today, Conway Baptist Church near Farmerville
Norma, Lillie Lenora: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Archibald
Washington, Les L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Monroe

Willie Bailey Jr., 67
Willie Bailey Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral home of Monroe.

Rose Lavelle Bradford, 79
OAK GROVE - Rose Lavelle Bradford, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Eddie Bradshaw, 42
COLLINSTON - Eddie Bradshaw, a self-employed businessman, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Betty J. Durham, 58
WINNFIELD - Betty J. Durham, a carpet factory employee, died Dec. 26. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Galen VaShon Blair Garner, 24
TALLULAH - Galen VaShon Blair Garner, a cook, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bertha Lee Henry, 91
Bertha Lee Henry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Lue Retter Jackson, 85
Lue Retter Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 23. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Union Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe.

David Earl Jones, 38
BASTROP - David Earl Jones, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Esther D. Jowers, 78
Esther D. Jowers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Richard Kalil, 76
Richard Kalil of Monroe, a retired supervisor for Mead Box Factory in Memphis, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John Edward Little, 30 this is one of the two men who fell in the river last month-bodies have never been recovered
John Edward Little of Monroe, a laborer, died in early December. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Truvine Baptist Church in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Paul Buford Lavespere, 92
TULLOS - Paul Buford Lavespere, a retired crane operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Calvary Baptist Church in Tullos. Burial is at the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Noda Belle Lincecum, 88
GEORGETOWN - Noda Belle Lincecum, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Georgetown United Pentecostal Church. Burial is at the Lincecum Cemetery, Georgetown, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Lloyd McCurry, 71
DELHI - Lloyd McCurry, a retired painter, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Joe Willie Minger, 58
CLARKS - Joe Willie Minger, a woodcutter, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial is at Webster Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe.

Georgia Moore, 94
Georgia Moore of Monroe, a retired café owner, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Oak Ridge. Burial is at Cooper Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Little Press Moore, 61
Little Press Moore, a service station employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tommy Ray Robinson, 49
Tommy Ray Robinson of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Adaie Cemetery, Alto. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Patty Sampson, 97
BASTROP - Patty Sampson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe. Burial is at New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Nanette Ogden Sawyer, 93
MER ROUGE - Nanette Ogden Sawyer, a schoolteacher/principal, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Mer Rouge. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lessie Genette "Dixie" Stafford, 79
COLLINSTON - Lessie Genette "Dixie" Stafford, a retired post master, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Harmony Baptist Church in Collinston. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today until service time Saturday at the church,

Mary Tennessee, 90
TALLULAH - Mary Tennessee, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Helen K. Valley, 89
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Helen K. Valley, a teacher's aide, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at the Good Samaritan Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.


Saturday, January 2, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Banks, John: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Durham, Betty J.: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Garner, Galen VaShon: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah
Harris, Irma: 2 p.m. today, St. Matthew Baptist Church No. II, Bastrop
Henry, Bertha Lee: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jackson, Lue Retter 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Kalil, Richard: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Little, John Edward: 11 a.m. today, Truvine Baptist Church, Monroe
Lincecum, Noda Belle: 11 a.m. today, Georgetown United Pentecostal Church, Georgetown
Moore, Georgia: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Oak Ridge
Robinson, Tommy Ray: 1:30 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Sampson, Patty: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe
Sawyer, Nanette Ogden: 10 a.m. today, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Mer Rouge
Stafford, Lessie Genette: 10 a.m. today, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston
Valley, Helen K.: 3 p.m. today, Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence
Washington, Les L.: 1 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Monroe

Rose Lavelle Bradford, 79
KILBOURNE-Rose Lavelle Bradford, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Hill Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Marshall M. Browder, 74
WINNSBORO-Marshall M. Browder, a retired pipefitter, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, near Liddieville.

James C. "Jim" Burris Jr., 54
TALLULAH-James C. "Jim" Burris Jr., a retired U.S. Postal service employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Gilda Draughn, 66
Gilda Draughn of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Patsy W. Favors, 67
WINNSBORO-Patsy W. Favors, a retired cafeteria worker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sarah E. Hooter, 80
TALLULAH-Sarah E. Hooter, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Katherine Levine, 95
Katherine Levine of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sibley. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Joan Lewis, 62
MARION-Joan Lewis, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Marion.

Lloyd McCurry, 71
DELHI-Lloyd McCurry, a painter, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Myrdith Holley Miller, 44
DUBACH-Myrdith Holley Miller, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ouachita City Cemetery, near Sterlington.

William W. "Bill" Nolan, 80
FARMERVILLE-William W. "Bill" Nolan, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mildred Burford Ratcliff, 90
BATON ROUGE-Mildred Burford Ratcliff, a homemaker, formerly of St. Joseph, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Chad Welch, 27
Chad Welch of Monroe, a millwright, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Peniel Baptist Church, Calcasieu. Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.


Sunday, January 3, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Browder, Marshall M.: 2 p.m. Monday, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Burris, James "Jim" Jr.: 3:30 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah
Garner, Galen VaShon: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah
Hooter, Sarah E.: 2 p.m. today, Parkview Baptist Church, Tallulah
Miller, Myrdith Holley: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville

Alfred Idolph Bass, 93
JONESVILLE-Alfred Idolph Bass, a retired Concordia Electric Coop. employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

John Thruston Dunn, 100
OLLA-John Thruston Dunn, a retired game warden with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Thruston is correct spelling/mjl

Pearl Franklin, 92
Pearl Franklin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jean T. Green, 61
Jean T. Green of Monroe, a retired teacher with Ouachita Parish School System, died Friday. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial was at Brush Creek Cemetery, Leola, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe. She was buried saturday/mjl

Esther P. Jowers, 78
TIOGA-Esther P. Jowers, a retired employee at VA Medical Center in Alexandria, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Lottie Humphries Miller, 100
OLLA-Lottie Humphries Miller, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Olla. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Thomas Warren Mitchell, 75
Thomas Warren Mitchell of West Monroe, a retired store manager for Weak's Supply Co., died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred Burford Ratcliff, 90
BATON ROUGE-Mildred Burford Ratcliff, a homemaker, formerly of St. Joseph, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Claude Leroy Rodgers, 82
FARMERVILLE-Claude Leroy Rodgers, a retired truck driver, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Farmerville.

Adam M. Smith, infant
Adam M. Smith of West Monroe, infant son of Huey and Lucy Smith, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Barbara Vallery Warner, 62
LONGVIEW, Texas-Barbara Vallery Warner, a homemaker, formerly of Start, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.


Monday, January 4, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Browder, Marshall M.: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Garner, Galen VaShon: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah
Ratcliff, Mildred Burford: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Community Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Rodgers, Claude Leroy: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville

Alfred Idolph Bass, 93
JONESVILLE - Alfred Idolph Bass, a retired electrical linesman with Concordia Electric Coop., died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Lake Lilly Baptist Church, near Jonesville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Persis Blatchford, 77
FARMERVILLE - Persis Blatchford, a retired hairdresser, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jesse Jackson Coleman, 84
JONESBORO - Jesse Jackson Coleman, an Amoco employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ona Lee Keeth, 82
JONESVILLE - Ona Lee Keeth, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Burial will be at Evangeline Baptist Church Cemetery, Wildsville.

Ernestine S. King, 70
DELHI - Ernestine S. King, a retired coordinating director for "The Manger," died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

L.E. Laing, 83
BASTROP - L.E. Laing, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Golden's Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Eathel Horn McGuffee, 93
COLUMBIA - Eathel Horn McGuffee, a retired grocery business employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Floyd Tolbert, 79
SIKES - Floyd Tolbert, a retired logger, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at Sharon Cemetery, Sikes.


Tuesday, January 5, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Garner, Galen VaShon: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah
Keeth, Ona Lee: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesville
King, Ernestine S.: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Ratcliff, Mildred Burford: 10 a.m. today, Community Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Tolbert, Floyd, 1 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield

Willie Bailey, Jr., 67
Willie Bailey, Jr. of Monroe, a produce manager, died Thursday. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

David Ballard, 50
David Ballard of Monroe, a carpenter, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Merlyn Beadle, Sr., 67
DELHI - Merlyn Beadle, Sr., a rancher, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at North Central Baptist Church near Delhi. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation is at the church until time of services today.

Louise E. Berry, 71
RAYVILLE - Louise E. Berry, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at the Start Cemetery, Start.

Michael T. Blythe, 49 disabled
Michael T. Blythe of Monroe died December 30. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. today at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral home, Rayville.

Albirta Carter, 87
Albirta Carter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Thomas Cascio, 66
Thomas Cascio of Monroe, an entomologist for Tri State Delta Chemical Co., died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Betty Sue Gray, 60
TALLULAH - Betty Sue Gray, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial will be at the Mount Cellar Cemetery, Fortune Fork. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie Hicks, Sr., 84
TALLULAH - Willie Hicks, Sr., a retired plumber, died Saturday. The funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Donna E. Hochstetler, 99
Donna E. Hochstetler of Monroe, a retired Indiana State University teacher, died Sunday. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is in Terre Haute, Indiana.

James Woodrow "Woody" Holloway, 38
NATCHEZ, Miss - James Woodrow "Woody" Holloway, a truck driver for McKinley Trucking, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert. Visitation is until time of services at Shady Acres Pentecostal Church in Ferriday.

Cedric Jackson, 76
TALLULAH -Cedric Jackson, a retired school teacher, died December 22. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

James T. Neal, 58
KILBOURNE - James T. Neal, a carpenter, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Darryl K. McGuffee, 55
GRAYSON - Darryl K. McGuffee, a retired field foreman with Freeport-McMoran Oil Company, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Welcome Home cemetery in Grayson.

Eathel Horn McGuffee, 93
COLUMBIA - Eathel Horn McGuffee, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Rosefield Cemetery.

Charles Sanders, Jr., 29
Charles Sanders Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Camille Shepherd Stewart, 91
RUSTON - Camille Shepherd Stewart, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Aileen Handy Davis Tarver, 85
BASTROP - Aileen Handy Davis Tarver, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Barbara Vallery Warner, 62
LONGVIEW, Texas - Barbara Vallery Warner formerly of Start, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Edna Sims Williamson, 89
Edna Sims Williamson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is from 9 am. Until service time today at the funeral home.

Henry Samuel Wilson, 50 disabled
EXTENSION - Henry Samuel Wilson of Monroe, died December 25. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lucust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Burial is at Mathis Cemetery, Extension. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.


Wednesday, January 6, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bailey, Willie Jr.: 1:30 p.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Boxco
Garner, Galen VaShon: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tallulah
Gray, Betty Sue: 1 p.m. today, Chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah
Neal, James T.: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
McGuffee, Darryl K.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
Stewart, Camille: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Tarver, Aileen: 10 a. m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Wilson, Henry Samuel: 11 a.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension

Kyle Henry Amelin, infant
Kyle Henry Amelin, the infant son of Gwendolyn Amelin of Monroe, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at the Job Hill Cemetery in Alto.

Joy Colvin Audirsch, 80
Joy Colvin Audirsch of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

James Bingham, 71
WISNER - James Bingham, a retired city employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Eddie Bradshaw, 42
COLLINSTON - Eddie Bradshaw, a self-employed construction worker, died Dec. 31. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the Eudora Baptist Church in Mer Rouge. Burial is at Trousdale Hill Cemetery in Collinston under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Albirta Carter, 87
Albirta Carter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Mary Welch Clark, 90
MER ROUGE - Mary Welch Clark, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Angela Frith, 21
Angela Frith of West Monroe, a D and R Sales employee in Simsboro, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Galen Blair Garner, 24
TALLULAH - Galen Blair Garner, a cook, died Dec. 27. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the First Colored Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Martha Sue Gunter, 67
DODSON - Martha Sue Gunter, a Monroe native and a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the New Hope Methodist Church. Burial is at the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until noon today at the funeral home and from 1-2 p.m. today at the church.

Minnie Simms Harbour, 91
EL DORADO, Ark. - Minnie Simms Harbour, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Salem Cemetery, near Bearden.

Robert E. "Bob" Jackson, 82
RUSTON - Robert E. "Bob" Jackson, a retired attorney, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Temple Baptist Church chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation is 4:30-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

David Earl Jones, 38
BASTROP - David Earl Jones, a construction worker, died Dec. 30. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Montgomery Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Little Press Moore, 61
Little Press Moore, a service station employee, died Dec. 31. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Adie Cemetery in Alto. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe.

Mary Moore, 79
Mary Moore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Otis Roberts, 63
WISNER - Otis Roberts, a retired ironworker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Wisner First Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Burial is at South Central Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral home, Winnsboro.

Mary Tennessee, 90
FERRIDAY - Mary Tennessee, a homemaker, died Dec. 31. The funeral is noon today at the New Morning Star Baptist Church in Ferriday. Burial is at the Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Janie Williams, 84
NEWELLTON - Janie Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral home, Rayville.


Thursday, January 7, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Amelin, Kyle Henry: 2 p.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Bradshaw, Eddie: 1 p.m. today, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
Jackson, Robert E.: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church chapel, Ruston
Jones, David Earl, 11 a.m. today, Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop
Moore, Little Press: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Moore, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe

Norvell Audirsch Baber, 88
Norvell Audirsch Baber of Monroe, former owner of Baber's Electronics, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.

Larry D. Casse, 51
CALHOUN - Larry D. Casse, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Funeral services were held 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel in Monroe. Burial was at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Richard "Tommy" Cook, 44
Richard "Tommy" Cook of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Angela Frith, 21
Angela Frith of West Monroe, a D and R Sales employee in Simsboro, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial is at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Sam Inzina, 89
cemetery is the churchs' but it located at a different place
Sam Inzina of Monroe, a retired painter, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Melvin Laurie Knapp Jr., 37
MONTEREY - Melvin Laurie Knapp Jr., a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Era Baptist Church, New Era. Burial is at Oswalt Cemetery, Lismore, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

John C. Michaud Jr., 61
JONESBORO - John C. Michaud Jr., a self-employed businessman, died Dec. 28. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Shreveport.

Letha M. Minchew, 85
WINNSBORO - Letha M. Minchew, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is at the church until service time today.

Robert Rowden, 100
Robert Rowden of Monroe, a retired sawmill employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Elizabeth Ann Stuart, 86
Elizabeth Ann Stuart of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5-9 today at the funeral home.

Milton "PoJohn" Trichell, 65
FARMERVILLE - Milton "PoJohn" Trichell, a pipeline worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville.


Friday, January 8, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Michaud, John C. Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro
Moore, Little Press: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral home chapel, Monroe
Moore, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Rowden, Robert: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
Stuart, Elizabeth Ann: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

Robert Allen Jr., 56
TALLULAH - Robert Allen Jr., a bus driver, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, Tallulah.

David Ballard, 50
David Ballard of Monroe, a carpenter, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ballard Cemetery, Monroe.

Keith Brisco, 24
HOUSTON - Keith Brisco, a construction worker, formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ceola Brodie, 97
BERNICE - Ceola Brodie, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be at New Hopewell Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston.

Guice Bryant, 83
Guice Bryant of Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Annette Chamblee, 62
Annette Florence Chamblee of West Monroe, a nurse, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Richard Cook, 45
BEEKMAN - Richard "Tommy" Cook, a truck driver, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Carrie Louise Daniel, 80
Carrie Louise Daniel of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Artie Dredd, 72
WINNSBORO - Artie Modok Richardson Dredd, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Robert Lee Felton, 66
Robert Lee Felton of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater House of Prayer, Monroe. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Willie Hicks Sr. 84
TALLULAH - Willie Hicks Sr., a retired plumber, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Jessica Hubbard, 21
Jessica L. Pritchard Hubbard of West Monroe, a homemaker and student, died Dec. 29. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God, West Monroe.

Doris Hammons King, 76
HOUSTON, Texas - Doris Hammons King, formerly of Crowville, a retired federal employee, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Barbara Kreps, 97
Barbara Jane "Janie" Shelton Kreps of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmy LaPietra, 72
Jimmy LaPietra of Monroe, a retired owner/operator of a dry cleaning business, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at St. Matthews Catholic Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Sandra Pardue, 51
JONESBORO - Sandra Pardue, self-employed businesswoman, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Bill Pitts, 107
HOMER - Bill Pitts, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at City Hall, Homer. Visitation is from noon until service time at City Hall, Homer. Burial is at Union Cemetery, Homer, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Homer.

Wilfred Earl Porter, 36
Wilfred Earl Porter of Monroe, a custodian, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Seigle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Gail Fay Savage, 61
Gail Fay Savage of Monroe, a dog breeder, died Tuesday. Her remains were cremated under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Helen Shepard, 98
Helen Shepard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

Elizabeth Stuart, 86
Elizabeth Ann Stuart of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Lynn Lenox Tarver, 62
Lynn Lenox Tarver of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jennie Williams, 84
NEWELLTON - Jennie Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Winn, 86
TALLULAH - Mary Winn, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Saturday, January 9, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Robert Jr.: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Ballard, David: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Bryant, Guice: 2 p.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe
Cook, Richard: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Felton, Robert Lee: 2 p.m. today, Greater House of Prayer, Monroe
Hicks, Willie Sr.: 1 p.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
Hubbard, Jessica: 2 p.m. today, First Assembly of God, West Monroe
King, Doris Hammons: 1 p.m. today, Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville
Michaud, John C. Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro
Moore, Mary: 1 p.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Pitts, Bill: 1 p.m. today, City Hall, Homer
Porter, Wilfred Earl: 1 p.m. today, Seigle Baptist Church, Monroe
Williams, Jennie: 2 p.m. today, Evergreen Baptist Church, Waterproof

Del Barbour, 78
RUSTON - Del Barbour, the retired owner of Diamond Industries, died Thursday. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

James Bingham, 71
WISNER - James Bingham, a truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Floyd M. Burts, 83
LAKE ST. JOHN - Floyd M. Burts, a retired Sun Oil employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Anthony Wayne Busby, 55
LUMBERTON, Texas - Anthony "Tony" Wayne Busby, a construction worker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial will be at New Hope Baptist Church cemetery, Monticello.

Elton Morris Campbell, 51
Elton Morris Campbell of Monroe, a custodian, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Carrie Louise Daniel, 80
Carrie Louise Daniel of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Alma Johnson Dillon, 84
FERRIDAY - Alma Johnson Dillon, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at C.O. Pate Funeral Home chapel, Senatobia, Miss. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bethesda Cemetery, Senatobia, Miss. Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday is in charge of local arrangements.

Bessie Finister, 81
SICILY ISLAND - Bessie Finister, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

J.L. Gray, 68
BASTROP - J.L. Gray, a cattleman and a retired employee of Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Department and International Paper Company, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bonita Road Assembly of God, Bastrop. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden's Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ona R. Gregory, 92
Ona R. Gregory of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Sikes Cemetery, Sikes, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie Hall, 99
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Annie Hall, a homemaker, died Jan. 3. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Katie A. Hayes, 54
DOWNSVILLE - Katie A. Hayes, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Maria Elana Hazelton, 41
CALHOUN - Maria Elana Hazelton, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby Dean Hendrix, 77
Ruby Dean Hendrix of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie Jones Jr., 53
CHICAGO - Willie Jones Jr., a cook, formerly of Lake Providence, died Dec. 7. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Cain Ridge No. 1 Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Dec. 7 is correct/mjl

Doris Hammons King, 76
HOUSTON - Doris Hammons King, a retired federal employee, formerly of Crowville, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Hammons Family Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Inez Cross Knight, 88
FERRIDAY - Inez Cross Knight, a retired postmaster, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Barbara Kreps, 57
Barbara Jane "Janie" Shelton Kreps, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Emma Carter Mock, 79
Emma Carter Mock of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Alma Moore, 82
WINNSBORO - Alma Moore, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edward Proctor Jr., 32
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Edward Proctor Jr., a Bunge employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at New Morning Star on the Island Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Artie Redd, 72
WINNSBORO - Artie Modok Richardson Reed, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Billy Spillman, 72
WISNER - The Rev. Billy Spillman, a retired pipefitter, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at South Central Baptist Church, near Wisner. Visitation will be at the church until service time. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Calder H. Stout, 77
Calder H. Stout of Monroe, a retired welfare care worker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Lizzie Watson, 85
PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Lizzie Watson, a homemaker, formerly of Farmerville, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Hickory Street Church of God in Christ, Farmerville. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery, Oakland, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Vanella Williams, 82
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Vanella Williams, a homemaker, died Dec. 31. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Lone Star Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.



Sunday, January 10, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Dillon, Alma Johnson: 2 p.m. today, C.O. Pate Funeral Home chapel, Senatobia, Miss.
Gray, J.L.: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Assembly of God, Bastrop
Hall, Annie: 1 p.m. Monday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Knight, Inez Cross: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday

Rex Allen, 68
COLUMBIA - Rex Allen, a retired wood contractor, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gerald Michael "Mike" Blocker, 39
BASTROP - Gerald Michael "Mike" Blocker, an electrician with Ace Heat & Air, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Robert Wayne Brooks III, infant
CALHOUN - Robert Wayne Brooks III, infant son of Cindy and Robert Wayne Brooks II, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Keithen Brisco, 25
HOUSTON - Keithen Brisco, a construction worker, formerly of Rayville, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Bessie Finister, 81
SICILY ISLAND - Bessie Finister, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Trisha Harper, 19
TROUT - Trisha Harper, a clerk at the Fish Net Co. of Jonesville, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at the chapel of Hixson Brothers Inc., Jena. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, Jena.

Brooke Rain Haynes, infant
Brooke Rain Haynes of West Monroe, infant daughter of David Haynes and Christen Smith, died Friday. Graveside services will be at noon today at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Maria Elana Hazelton, 41
CALHOUN - Maria Elana Hazelton, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ruby Dean Hendrix, 77
Ruby Dean Hendrix of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Monroe.

Tyson Jay Farley, 26
JONESBORO - Tyson Jay Farley, a retail employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Claude Marshall Finklea, 74
FARMERVILLE - Claude Marshall Finklea, a retired field worker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery, near Farmerville.

Mary Jackson, 73
Mary Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Barbara Kreps, 57
Barbara "Janie" Kreps of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Orglee McCaray, 69
CHICAGO - Orglee McCaray, a homemaker, formerly of Lake Providence, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Alma Smith Moore, 82
CROWVILLE - Alma Smith Moore, a retired CNA, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until noon at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Glen Temples, 63
Glen Temples of Monroe, an equipment operator, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

C.W. Watson, 89
SICILY ISLAND - C.W. Watson, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Mary Winn, 86
TALLULAH - Mary Winn, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Monday, January 11, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hall, Annie: 1 p.m. today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Allen, Rex: 1 p.m. today, Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe
Blocker, Gerald "Mike": 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop
Brooks, Robert Wayne III: 10 a.m. today, Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun
Brisco, Keithen: 11 a.m. today, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
Finister, Bessie: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck
Hazelton, Maria Elana: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe
Farley, Tyson Jay: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
McCaray, Orglee: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Watson, C.W.: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday

Ethel B. Bearden, 96
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - Ethel B. Bearden, a homemaker, formerly of Dunn, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Rev. Lawrence Kendrick Hartsfield Sr., 88
JONESBORO - Rev. Lawrence Kendrick Hartsfield Sr., a retired Baptist minister, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport.

Faye R. Hood, 60
JONESBORO - Faye R. Hood, a librarian, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Garland Peters, 85
CROWVILLE - Garland Peters, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Crowville Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.



Tuesday, January 12, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

Bearden, Ethel B.: 1 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Hartsfield, Rev. Lawrence Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Hood, Faye R.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro

Edith Fisher, 105
FARMERVILLE - Edith Fisher, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Armenthia S. Garner, 90
NEWELLTON - Armenthia S. Garner, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Pentecostal Church in Newellton. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Visitation is from 2 p.m. today until time of services Wednesday at the church.

Mary Jackson, 74
Mary Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.

Lula Johnson, 89
BASTROP - Lula Johnson, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Virgina Johnson, 89
RAYVILLE - Virgina Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral home of Rayville.

Henry A. Little, 65
Henry A. Little of West Monroe, a CPA, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie Miller, 52
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Lillie Miller formerly of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Jan. 4. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Flower Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Imogene S. "NeNe" McMillin, 71
JONESVILLE - Imogene S. "NeNe" McMillin, former owner of Fish Fin Restaurant and a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Bertha Montfort, 88
Bertha Montfort of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of West Monroe.

Mary Bennienell Scott, 48
TALLULAH - Mary Bennienell Scott, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral home of Rayville.

Mary Winn, 84
TALLULAH - Mary Winn, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral home of Rayville.



Wednesday, January 13, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fisher, Edith: 2 p.m. Thursday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
Garner, Armenthia S.: 2 p.m. today, United Pentecostal Church, Newellton
Miller, Lillie: 1 p.m. today, Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah

Becky Adams, 36
WISNER - Becky Adams, a nurse, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kings Pentecostal Church near Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral home, Winnsboro. Visitation is at the church until service time.

Kenneth Wayne Alexander, 52
Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Alexander of West Monroe, a data processing clerk, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of West Monroe.

Isaac B. Bearden, 61
MARION, Ark. - Isaac B. Bearden formerly of Dunn, a retired service station attendant, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at the Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi.

Anne Bivins, 82
Anne Bivins of Monroe, a retired cafeteria manager at Crosley School, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.

Theodore Carloss, 71 disabled
Theodore Carloss of Monroe died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Frances Lane Cox, 58
COLUMBIA - Frances Lane Cox, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at the Crossroads cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Larry Dean Crowe, 60
COLLINSVILLE - Larry Dean Crowe, a farmer/rancher, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Church of God in Oak Grove. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Bertha Maxine Garman, 92
Bertha Maxine Garman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jimmie Frazier Holley, 82
RUSTON - Jimmie Frazier Holley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at the Cook Cemetery in Ruston.

Mary Jackson, 73
Mary Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.

Lula Johnson, 89
BASTROP - Lula Johnson, a homemaker, died Jan. 8. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Virginia Johnson, 89
RAYVILLE - Virginia Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial is at Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville.

Henry Albert Little, 62
Henry Albert Little of West Monroe, a CPA, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charlie Maurice McDonald Sr., 62
OAK GROVE - Charlie Maurice McDonald Sr., a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Edna McKenzie, 84
Edna McKenzie, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Reagan Cemetery in Baskin. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Marvin Joe McMurray, 52
Marvin Joe McMurray of Monroe, a retired administrator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral home of Monroe.

Ida Anna Meier, 83
Ida Anna Meier of West Monroe, a retired realtor, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Bertha Montfort, 88
Bertha Montfort of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Erie Beasley Moore, 93
MER ROUGE - Erie "Pete" Beasley Moore, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mer Rouge Baptist Church. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Golden Funeral home of Bastrop.

Mary Gertrude Roberts, 79
Mary Gertrude Roberts of West Monroe, a retired S&H Green Stamp Store employee, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home, West Monroe.

Lee Rogers, 50
RUSTON - Lee Rogers, a laborer, died Jan. 5. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial is at Mt. Harmony Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral home, Inc., Ruston. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.

Charles Edward Sanders Jr., 28
Charles Edward Sanders Jr. of Monroe, a construction worker, died Jan. 3. The funeral is noon Thursday at Smith Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is not yet decided. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral home in Monroe.

Mary Scott, 47
TALLULAH - Mary Scott, a teacher's aide, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah under direction of Tennant Funeral home of Rayville.

Jessie J. Tarver, 78
EPPS - Jessie J. Tarver, a retired pipeline construction worker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Alice Thompson, 84
CLAY - Alice Thompson, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Prospect Baptist Church, Clay . Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral home, Rayville.

Mary Williams, 93
TALLULAH - Mary Williams, a homemaker, died Jan. 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Robert Williams, 96
Robert Williams of Monroe, a retired carpet layer, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Thursday, January 14, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Crowe, Larry Dean: 11 a.m. today, First Church of God, Oak Grove
Jackson, Mary: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe
Johnson, Lula: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Baptist Church, Bastrop
Johnson, Virginia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral home, Rayville
Rogers, Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church
Sanders, Charles Edward Jr.: noon today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Scott, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah
Thompson, Alice: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Clay
Williams, Robert: 1 p.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe

JoAnn Blake, 54
TALLULAH - JoAnn Blake, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Virgie Mae Boddie, 89
QUITMAN - Virgie Mae Boddie, a bag catcher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Theodore Carloss, 71
Theodore Carloss of Monroe, retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Daughter of Zion Cemetery, Extension.

Jean Ingram, 65
Jean Ingram of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ida Anna Meier, 83
Ida Anna Meier of West Monroe, a retired realtor, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Redwood Chapel Funeral Home, Redwood City, Calif. Burial will be at Olivet Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie Miller, 52
LAS VEGAS - Lillie Miller, a homemaker, formerly of Tallulah, died Jan. 4. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margie Rogers, 93
Margie Rogers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Jessie J. Tarver, 78
EPPS - Jessie J. Tarver, a retired pipeline construction worker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Mary Winns, 93
TALLULAH - Mary Winns, a homemaker, died Jan. 7. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Friday, January 15, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carloss, Theodore: 1 p.m. Saturday, Locus Hill Baptist Church, Extension
Jackson, Mary: 1:30 p.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe
Johnson, Lula: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Baptist Church, Bastrop
Johnson, Virginia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral home, Rayville
Meier, Ida Anna: 2 p.m. today, Redwood Chapel Funeral Home, Redwood City, Calif.
Miller, Lillie: 1 p.m. today, Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah
Rogers, Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church
Scott, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah
Thompson, Alice: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Clay

Kenneth Alexander, 52
Kenneth Wayne Alexander of West Monroe, a data processor with the water company, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe.

Joe Andrews Jr., 79
JEFFERSON, Texas - Joe "Joe Boy" Andrews Jr., a retired commercial fisherman and owner of Joe Boy's Camp on Caddo Lake, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson, Texas. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday, and from 6-8 p.m. today at Shady Grove Church of Christ in Smithland, Texas. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery, Jefferson, Texas.

Lucille C. Banks, 90
Lucille C. Banks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lula Mae Bass, 70
Lula Mae Bass of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Esta Besant, 65
NEW ORLEANS - Esta Besant, formerly of Monroe, a retired custodian, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Anne Bivins, 82
Anne Bivins of Monroe, a retired cafeteria manager at Crosley School, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lisa Denise Blunt, 33
WINNSBORO - Lisa Denise Blunt, a salesperson, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Cemetery, Gilbert.

Frankie Joe Brazzel, 50
DUBACH - Frankie Joe Brazzel, a diesel mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Corinth Baptist Church, Corinth. Visitation is until service time at the church, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery, Corinth.

Willie Lee Brown, 48
Willie Lee Brown of Monroe, a washateria supervisor, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Frances Coleman, 80
Frances Coleman of Monroe, a retired laundry attendant, died Monday. The funeral is noon Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Audra Cotton Davis, 79
WINNFIELD - Audra Cotton Davis, a retired logger and U.S. Army World War II veteran, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Salem Baptist Church, Montgomery. Visitation is until service time Saturday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Lorraine Edmond, 45
TALLULAH - Lorraine Edmond, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Callie Shaw Eppinette, 81
Callie Shaw Eppinette of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Gloria Forrest, 63
WINNFIELD - Gloria "Pee Wee" Forest, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.

Robert Engleton Gunn, 79
GRAYSON - Robert Engleton Gunn, a retired factory worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Mildred Jean Ingram, 67
Mildred Jean Ingram of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rev. Willie B. Jackson, 81
The Rev. Willie B. Jackson of Monroe, a minister, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe.

Gardena Johnson, 98
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Gardena Johnson, a retired seamstress, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Live Oak Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Ardella Platt, 78
Ardella Platt of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Porter, 70
FARMERVILLE - John Porter, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gertrude Roberts, 79
Gertrude Murray Roberts of West Monroe, the retired manager of S&H Green Stamp Store, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Annie Ruth Robinson, 54
OAK GROVE - Annie Ruth Robinson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Greenville City Cemetery, Miss.

Horace R. Smith, 45
VICKSBURG - Horace R. Smith, a derrickman, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Edna T. Terrell, 87
Edna T. Terrell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clayton.

Earma Williams, 65
Earma Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Hall Cemetery in Alto. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Virgie M. Williams, 86
HOMER - Virgie M. Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Shilo Baptist Church. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Homer. Burial is at the church cemetery.



Saturday, January 16, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Andrews, Joe Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson, Texas
Besant, Esta: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe
Bivins, Anne: 1 p.m. today, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe
Blunt, Lisa Denise: 1 p.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Brown, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe
Carloss, Theodore: 1 p.m. today, Locus Hill Baptist Church, Extension
Coleman, Frances: noon Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
Davis, Audra Cotton: 2 p.m. today, New Salem Baptist Church, Montgomery
Edmond, Lorraine: 1 p.m. today, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Tallulah
Forest, Gloria: 2 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Gunn, Robert Engleton: 1:30 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
Ingram, Mildred Jean: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Johnson, Gardena: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Johnson, Lula: 11 a.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Bastrop
Johnson, Virginia: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral home, Rayville
Porter, John: 11.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville
Rogers, Lee: 2 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church
Scott, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah
Terrell, Edna T.: 1 p.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
Thompson, Alice: 11 a.m. today, New Prospect Baptist Church, Clay
Williams, Virgie M.: 11 a.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church

Aniqua Armstrong, 7
BERNICE - Aniqua V. Armstrong, daughter of Angela Armstrong, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Ruston.

Kevin Armstrong, 5
BERNICE - Kevin D. Armstrong, son of Angela Armstrong, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Ruston.

Shamenia Armstrong, 3
BERNICE - Shamenia S. Armstrong, daughter of Angela Armstrong, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Ruston.

Shemetrice Armstrong, 6
BERNICE - Shemetrice A. Armstrong, daughter of Angela Armstrong, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Ruston.

Tobris Armstrong, 10
BERNICE - Tobris J. Armstrong, son of Angela Armstrong, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Ruston.

Jared Sandra Beville, 61
WINNFIELD - Jared Sandra Beville, a florist and homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at Winnfield City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

Ray Crum, 84
FORT NECESSITY - Ray Crum, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is at the church until time of service.

Lettie Davis, 93
Lettie Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

N.C. Goldsby, 85
BASTROP - N.C. Goldsby, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Randall Eugene Goyne, 44
Randall Eugene Goyne of Monroe, a mechanic, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Thurman Guy, 56
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Thurman Guy, a retired bus driver, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Kathleen Hamilton, 54
TALLULAH - Kathleen Hamilton, a grocery clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at New Bethel Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Ressie McDougald, 101
MARION - Ressie Patterson McDougald, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Salem Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Emmie Myers, 82
PARKDALE, Ark. - Emmie "Em" Myers, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Jones Funeral Home chapel in Hamburg, Ark. Burial is at the Dry Bayou Cemetery.

Aubrey Wayne Kinnaird, 71
RUSTON - Aubrey Wayne Kinnaird, a professional golfer, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Harmony Chapel Cemetery in Hico. Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Ruby Manning Newman, 85
CALHOUN - Ruby Manning Newman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery near Crowville.

Dovie Parks, 83
WINNSBORO - Dovie Parks, a retired FHA employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

Bonnie Powell, 66
NORMAN, Okla. - Bonnie Jean Dixon Powell, formerly of Rayville, a cook, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Jermiah Roach, 58
ST. JOSEPH - Jermiah Roach, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is noon Sunday at Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial is at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Charles W. Sanders, 64
MER ROUGE - Charles W. Sanders, formerly of Bastrop, a Bastrop Technical College maintenance man, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Albert Shuff, 76
Albert Shuff of Monroe, a retired city employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Church of Christ on Jackson Street. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

H.B. Thompson, 72
H.B. Thompson of Monroe, a retired Ag-Con equipment salesman, died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe.



Sunday, January 17, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Beville, Jared Sandra: 1 p.m. Monday, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Brown, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe
Davis, Lettie: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Hamilton, Kathleen: 11 a.m. Monday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
Kinnaird, Aubrey Wayne: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Myers, Emmie "Em": 3:30 p.m. today, Jones Funeral Home chapel, Hamburg, Ark.
Roach, Jermiah: noon today, Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Sanders, Charles W.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop

Earl Lowe, 70
OAK GROVE-Earl Lowe, a mechanic and musician, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Lavelle Mann, 76
DUBACH-Lavelle Mann, a retired laborer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon today Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Ralph Partin Jr., 74
VIDALIA-Ralph Partin Jr., a retired diesel mechanic, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Bonnie Jean Dixon Powell, 66
NORMAN, Okla.-Bonnie Jean Dixon Powell, a cook, formerly of Rayville, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation will be from 1:30-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Start Cemetery, Start.

Gene Elmo Rembert, 84
Gene Elmo Rembert of West Monroe, a retired U.S. Air Force captain, died Thursday. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

J.W. Stark, 86
SWARTZ-J.W. "Jack" Stark, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Bruce Tyner, 78
Bruce Tyner of Monroe, a retired state employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at the church parlor. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Lanetia Williamson, 42
TAMPA, Fla.-Lanetia Williamson, a state license bureau employee, died Jan. 9. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Zillah Baptist Church Cemetery, Bienville.



Monday, January 18, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Beville, Jared Sandra: 1 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Brown, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe
Davis, Lettie: 11 a.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Hamilton, Kathleen: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
Kinnaird, Aubrey Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Powell, Bonnie Jean Dixon: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Stark, J.W. "Jack": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe
Tyner, Bruce: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Monroe
Williamson, Lanetia: 2 p.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge

Lula M. Bass, 70
Lula M. Bass of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

John Malone Branch, 75
RUSTON-John Malone Branch, a retired BellSouth employee, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at funeral home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Dodson.

Walter R. Chriceol, 70
Walter R. Chriceol of Monroe, a pipefitter, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Start Cemetery, Start.

Randall Eugene Goyne, 44
Randall "Randy" Eugene Goyne of Monroe, a mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

John Thomas Gray, 78
STERLINGTON-John Thomas Gray, an operator, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Prentice Gresham, 54
SHREVEPORT-Prentice Gresham, a salesman, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, near Bernice.

Thomas Lee Harris Jr., 77
RICHWOOD-Thomas Lee Harris Jr., a retired mill employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fannie Louise Usrey Hudson, 80
BATON ROUGE-Fannie Louise Usrey Hudson, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Harold E. Hunt Sr., 85
Harold R. Hunt Sr. of Monroe, a retired Missouri Pacific Railroad engineer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Rev. Willie B. Jackson, 81
Rev. Willie B. Jackson of Monroe, a minister, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Jessie Lee Jones, 64
Jessie Lee Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cordie Louise Morgan, 80
MER ROUGE-Cordie Louise Morgan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Amos Taylor, 59
Amos Taylor of West Monroe, a machine operator, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Olive Grove Cemetery, Choudrant.

Marrow Walker, 62
Marrow Walker of West Monroe, a roofer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.



Tuesday, January 19, 1998

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bass, Lula M.: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Branch, John Malone: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Brown, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe
Chriceol, Walter R.: 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Gresham, Prentice: 11 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Jackson, Rev. Willie B.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Taylor, Amos: 1 p.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Walker, Marrow: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

DeLois Ashley, 78
STERLINGTON - DeLois Ashley, a retired special education teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

Fannie L. Barnette, 74
MONTEREY - Fannie L. Barnette, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the Church of God in Jonesville. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitehall, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.

Selby Brockner, 70
BOSCO - Selby Oden "S.O." Brockner, a retired drilling consultant, died Sunday. Memorial services will be announced by Riser Funeral Home of Columbia at a later date.

Roberta Day, 75
EPPS - Roberta Day, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Daisy Ellis, 86
Daisy Ellis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.

Sam J. Evans, 85
CHATHAM - Sam J. Evans, a retired self-employed businessman, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the New Daughters of Zion, West Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

N.C. Goldsey, 85
BASTROP - N.C. Goldsey, a farmer, died Jan. 12. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Montgomery Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial is at Trousdale Cemetery in Collinston. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Lonie Graham, 85
FARMERVILLE - Lonie Graham, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church near Spearsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is until time of services at the church.

Thomas Lee Harris Jr., 77
RICHWOOD - Thomas Lee Harris Jr., a retired forklift operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Wednesday at New St. James Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.

Arthur Houston Sr., 67
Arthur George Houston Sr., a retired machinist, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Daniel Lee McCall, 88
Daniel Lee McCall of Monroe, a minister of the Gospel, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Robert McCullum, 86
DELHI - Robert McCullum, a custodian, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Cordie Louise Morgan, 80
MER ROUGE - Cordie Louise Morgan, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at West New Home Baptist Church near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 8-11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Gloria Jean Powell, 38
CLAYTON - Gloria Jean Powell, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Willie Lee Powell, 96
DOWNSVILLE - Willie Lee Powell, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Ruggs Bluff Cemetery near Downsville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Janice Shepard, 85
Janice Shepard of Monroe, a retired Red Cross field manager, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Elnora C. Smith, 88
WARSAW COMMUNITY - Elnora C. Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

B.J. Walker, 78
DELHI - B.J. "Bill" Walker, a retired state Department of Transportation and Development bridge foreman, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church in Dunn. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation is at the church until time of service.

Sam Wesley Jr., 80
TULSA, Okla. - Sam Wesley Jr. formerly of Mangham, a truck driver, died Jan. 12. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.



Wednesday, January 20, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. today, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe
Evans, Sam J.: 1 p.m. today, New Daughters of Zion, Monroe
Goldsey, N.C.: 1 p.m. today, Montgomery Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Harris, Thomas Lee, Jr.: 3 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe
Jackson, The Rev. Willie B.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Powell, Willie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Taylor, Amos: 1 p.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Walker, Marrow: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Sara Allen, 95
NEWELLTON - Sara Allen, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Oma L. Brillhart, 77
FARMERVILLE - Oma L. Brillhart, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Roberta Day, 75
DELHI - Roberta Day, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rocky Mt. Zion Church, Delhi. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Sam James Evans, 85
CHATHAM - Sam James Evans, a laborer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Arthur Houston Sr., 67
Arthur Houston Sr. of Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Harold E. Hunt Sr., 85
Harold E. Hunt Sr. of Monroe, a retired locomotive engineer with Missouri Pacific Railroad, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Andrew Johnson, infant
Andrew Jamal Johnson of Monroe, infant son of Tonja and Calvin Johnson, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Burkville, Texas. Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Orin C. "O.C." Jones, 81
Orin C. "O.C." Jones of Monroe, a retired motor supply manager and retired Mulhearn Funeral Home employee, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Cemetery, Meridian, Miss.

Robert McCullum, 86
DELHI - Robert McCullum, a custodian, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at St. John Baptist Church cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roxie Lee Parker, 74
JONESBORO - Roxie Lee Parker, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

J.Q. Rials, 73
FERRIDAY - J.Q. Rials, a retired city of Ferriday employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the Holly Grove Cemetery, near Wisner.

Janie Schillage, 55
Janie Schillage of Monroe, owner/operator of Frank & Janie's Seafood Restaurant, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Nell Shaughnessy, 80
HAMMOND - Nell Brown York Shaughnessy, a homemaker, formerly of Sicily Island, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Entombment is at the St. John Memorial Mausoleum, LaPlace.

Laura Turner, 75
WINNSBORO - Laura Turner died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Isom Wesley Jr., 80
TULSA, Okla. - Isom Wesley Jr., a truck driver, formerly of Mangham, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.


Thursday, January 21, 1998

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Day, Roberta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rocky Mount. Zion Church, Delhi
Houston, Arthur Sr.: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe
Jackson, The Rev. Willie B.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral home chapel, Monroe
Johnson, Andrew: 10 a.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Burkville, Texas
Jones, Orin C. "O.C": 9:30 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
McCullum, Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi
Shaughnessy, Nell: 10 a.m. today, Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula
Taylor, Amos: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Turner, Laura: 2 p.m. today, Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro

Sarah Allen, 91
NEWELLTON - Sarah Allen, a homemaker, died Jan. 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the New China Grove Baptist Church in Newellton. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Mildred Gobble Brooks, 83
Mildred Gobble Brooks of Monroe, a retired Monroe City School Board secretary, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Jessie L. Jones, 64
Jessie L. Jones, a homemaker, died Jan. 15. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe.

Blanche Hoff Lambert, 90
Blanche Hoff Lambert of West Monroe, a LPN, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe.

John David Sudduth, 43
BASTROP - John David Sudduth, a welder, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial is at Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.

Laura Turner, 75
WINNSBORO - Laura Turner, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Robert Wayne Washington, 43
BASTROP - Robert Wayne Washington, a retired Waste Management employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the East Haven Church of God in Bastrop. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until services at the church. Burial is at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Tiffany Danielle Williams, infant
Tiffany Danielle Williams, daughter of Steve and Martha Williams, of West Monroe died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Hazel B. Wilson, 86
OAK GROVE - Hazel B. Wilson, a beautician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Kilbourne Baptist Church in Kilbourne. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Eudora, Arkansas, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Mary Sue Wright, 69
ARCADIA - Mary Sue Wright, a retired medical records administrator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville, Ark. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Friday, January 22, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Sarah: 1 p.m. Saturday, New China Grove Baptist Church, Newellton
Jones, Jessie L.: 2 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
McCullum, Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi
Sudduth, John David: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Wright, Mary Sue: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston

Connie June Causey, 34
Connie June Causey of West Monroe, a licensed florist, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Baby Chatman, infant
Baby Chatman of Monroe, infant son of Angelique and Danny Chatman, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Charlie Cooper, 67
Charlie Cooper of Monroe, a plumber, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gladys Tokie Falletta, 80
Gladys Tokie Falletta of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thurman Guy, 56
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Thurman Guy, a retired bus driver, died Jan. 14. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Jeraldine Hines, 64
GOLDONNA - Jeraldine Hines, a clerk, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Goldonna Assembly of God Church, Goldonna. Visitation is from 3 p.m. today until service time Saturday at the church. Burial is at the Goldonna Cemetery, Goldonna, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Georgia B. Humphrey, 79
Georgia B. "Sis" Humphrey of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Rev. Willie B. Jackson, 81
Rev. Willie B. Jackson of Monroe, a minister, died Jan. 14. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Joseph LaSuzzo, 96
Joseph "Joe" LaSuzzo of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Jesus The Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthew's Catholic Church Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Everett B. Meredith, 83
START - Everett B. Meredith, a steam sitter, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Burial is at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

The Rev. Daniel Lee McCall, 88
The Rev. Daniel Lee McCall of Monroe, a Baptist minister, died Monday. The funeral is 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

R.V. Perot, 67
R.V. Perot of West Monroe, a printing operator at the papermill, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Nettie Pigg, 97
Nettie Pigg of West Monroe, a nursery worker at First Baptist Church in West Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dennis B. Randolph, 61
BASTROP - Dennis B. Randolph, an electrician, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery, Bastrop.

Janice Shepard, 85
Janice "Jan" Shepard of Monroe, a retired Red Cross field manager, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bennie Mae Stevens, 74
CLAYTON - Bennie Mae Stevens, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Central Cemetery, Wisner.



Saturday, January 23, 1999

Deaths
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Sarah: 1 p.m. today, New China Grove Baptist Church, Newellton
Thurman Guy: 1 p.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Hines, Jeraldine: 10 a.m. today, Goldonna Assembly of God Church, Goldonna
Humphrey, Georgia B.: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Jackson, The Rev. Willie B.: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
McCall, Daniel Lee: 11:30 a.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood
McCullum, Robert: 1 p.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi
Pigg, Nettie: 10 a.m. today, Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe
Randolph, Dennis B.: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Shepard, Janice: 2 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe
Stevens, Bennie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Sudduth, John David: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop

Helen K. Amox, 81
VIDALIA - Helen K. Amox, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Huston Ray Baum, 63
GRAYSON - Huston Ray Baum, a retired driller, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Adams Cemetery, near Kelly.

Aline A. Branch, 90
Aline A. Branch of Monroe, a retired postmistress in Waterproof, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Harrison Wade Braswell, infant
Harrison Wade Braswell of Monroe, infant son of Rena Marie and John Wayde cqmjlBraswell, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Selby Oden "S.O." Brockner, 70
Selby Oden "S.O." Brockner of Monroe, a retired drilling consultant, died Sunday. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today at the Olla Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Alvie L. Foy, 66
WISNER - Alvie L. Foy, a retired oilfield worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert.

Irene Rawls Grubbs, 84
OAK GROVE - Irene Rawls Grubbs, a cook, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, near Oak Grove, under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Rev. Henry M. Hall, 87
FOULES COMMUNITY - Rev. Henry M. Hall, retired Church of God pastor, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Sunday at First Church of God, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial is at Campbell Creek Cemetery near Sharp Community.

Beulah Emily Hardgrave, 95
BASTROP-Beulah Emily Hardgrave, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Georgia Humphrey, 79
Georgia Humphrey of West Monroe, a seamstress, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Maurice Edgar Jones, 75
Maurice Edgar Jones of Monroe, a retired agent for the Internal Revenue Service, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Essie Mae Kinney, 78
OAK GROVE - Essie Mae Kinney, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hill Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Burial is at Macedonia Cemetery, near Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Annie Lee Louring, 78
WINNSBORO - Annie Lee Louring, a beautician, died Jan. 15. The funeral is 11:30 a.m. Monday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Philadelphia Cemetery, Crowville.

LaRue Barham Mondy, 88
LAKE CHARLES - LaRue Barham Mondy, a homemaker, formerly of Ruston, died Thursday. The funeral will be at noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Ruston.

Leon Pesnell, 85
RUSTON-Leon Pesnell, a retired Jackson Parish Police Jury member, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant.

Elmo D. "Sox" Randall, 85
OLLA - Elmo D. "Sox" Randall, a retired truck pushercqsf, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Bellevue Memorial Cemetery, Opelousas, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Ed Robinson, 78
WINNSBORO - Ed Robinson, a self-employed businessman, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Gesthsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Ruby Lee Threats, 67
LAKE PROVIDENCE-Ruby Lee Threats, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Tiffany Danielle Williams, infant
Tiffany Danielle Williams of West Monroe, infant daughter of Steve and Martha Williams, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until services today at the funeral home. A private burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.



Sunday, January 24, 1999

Deaths
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Amox, Helen K.: 1 p.m. Monday, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Hall, Rev. Henry M.: 10 a.m. today, First Church of God, Ferriday
Hardgrave, Beulah Emily: 1 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Louring, Annie Lee: 11:30 a.m. Monday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Robinson, Ed: 2:30 p.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro

Heather Dianne Beckett, 19
LAKE PROVIDENCE-Heather Dianne Beckett died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Spencer Debrock "Pete" Bradford, 89
JENA-Spencer Debrock "Pete" Bradford, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Rhinehart. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Inc., Jena.

Harrison Wayde Braswell, infant
Harrison Wayde Braswell of Monroe, infant son of Rena Marie and Jon Wayde Braswell, died Friday. A private graveside service will be Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Connie June Causey, 34
Connie June Causey of West Monroe, a licensed florist, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Charlie Cooper, 67
Charlie Cooper of Monroe, a plumber, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

William Ruben "Sam" Dawkins, 58
ARLINGTON, Texas-William Ruben "Sam" Dawkins, a photographer, formerly of Goodwill, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Unity Cemetery, Goodwill.

Mattie Dean, 86
Mattie Dean of Monroe, a retired salesperson, died Friday. The funeral will be at be 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Miranda Frazier, infant
JONESBORO-Miranda Frazier, infant daughter of Brian and Sharri Frazier, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Driskill Cemetery, Bienville. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Monday for family members and 10 a.m. to noon Monday for friends at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.

Bobby R. Laws, 53
DELHI-Bobby R. Laws, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Hollis Gunter Rollinson, 86
OAK GROVE-Hollis Gunter Rollinson, a retired oil field worker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Ouida L. White, 84
Ouida L. White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.



Monday, January 25, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Amox, Helen K.: 1 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Braswell, Harrison W.: today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe
Cooper, Charlie: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Dawkins, William "Sam": 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Frazier, Miranda: 2 p.m. today, Driskill Cemetery, Bienville
Louring, Annie Lee: 11:30 a.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro

Aline A. Branch, 90
Aline A. Branch of Monroe, a retired U.S. Post Office employee in Waterproof, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

William Cottingham, 79
FARMERVILLE-William Cottingham, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Millard Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.

Barbara Anna McCullin, 61
RUSTON-Barbara Anna McCullin, a secretary, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Burial will be at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

The Rev. Charlie E. McDonald, 72
The Rev. Charlie E. McDonald of West Monroe, a minister, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Chatham.

Hollis Gunter Rollinson, 86
OAK GROVE-Hollis Gunter Rollinson, a retired oil field worker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Lester Octavia Sherwood, 81
MER ROUGE-Lester Octavia Sherwood, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bonne Idee Assembly of God, Mer Rouge. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Goldens Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Ouida L. White, 84
Ouida L. White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.



Tuesday, January 26, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cottingham, William: 11 a.m. today, Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
McDonald, Rev. Charlie E.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Sherwood, Lester Octavia: 2 p.m. today, Bonne Idee Assembly of God, Mer Rouge

Rudy Allen, 67
Rudy Allen of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe

Elijah Brass, Jr., 56
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Elijah Brass, Jr. formerly of Winnsboro, a minister, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Eldred E. Crawford, 69
RAYVILLE -Eldred E. Crawford, a retired LOTD employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church in Rayville. Burial is at the McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of services today at the church.

R. V. Cunningham, 86
WINNFIELD - R.V. Cunningham, a sawmill employee, died January 19. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Ground Church Of God In Christ Church, Winnfield. Burial is at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesday at Winnfield Funeral Home in Winnfield.

Camiryn Zoe Sumrall Drewry, infant
BASTROP - Camiryn Zoe Sumrall Drewry, daughter of Norman and Tina Drewry of Bastrop, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Archibald Community Cemetery in Archibald under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Nathaniel Hearn, 2 mos.
Nathaniel Hearn, son of Ruby Hodge, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Kitty Rose Wagoner Hula, 41
VIDALIA - Kitty Rose Wagoner Hula, U.S. Post Office employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.

James Isabelle, 61
BRUCE, Miss. - James Isabelle, a laborer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Daniel Lofton, 64
WINNSBORO - Daniel Loftin, retired owner of Lofton Auto Service, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert.

Moses McKinley, 54
MER ROUGE - Moses McKinley, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral home, Inc., Rayville.

Tommye Jean Norris, 82
Tommye Jean Norris of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Joyce Nutt, 62
BERNICE - Joyce Nutt, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hebron Baptist Church in Summerfield Community. Burial is at Hebron Cemtery in the Summerfield Community under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Bernice

Maude Risinger, 88
SPEARSVILLE - Maude Risinger, a retired nurse, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Antioch Church of Christ in Spearsville. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Spearsville, under direction of Young's Funeral directors, El Dorado, Ark. Visitation begins 4 p.m. today at the church.

John Burgoyne Robinson, Jr., 77
BASTROP - John Burgoyne Robinson, Jr., a retired accountant, died Friday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery in Oak Ridge under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Pauline A. Williams Sullivan, 77
ELLISVILLE - Pauline A. Williams Sullivan formerly of Winnsboro, a retired nurse, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Riser First National funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mandy Talton, 86
CHATHAM - Mandy Talton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Lottie Williams, 95
Lottie Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.



Wednesday, January 27, 1999

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Thursday, January 28, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Beckett, Heather Dianne: 2 p.m. today, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence
Fisher, Lonzo, Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Union Funeral home chapel, Farmerville
Laing, Marilyn Perrault: 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bastrop
McDaniel, Hoard Earl Sr.: 3 p.m. today, NLU Nursing Auditorium, Monroe
Neal, Gilbert Madison: 2 p.m. today, Faith United Methodist Church, Ruston
Phillips, Blanche Denison: 3 p.m. today, Banks Springs Baptist Church, Columbia

Robert D. "Bobby" Abbott, 58
NEBO - Robert D. "Bobby" Abbott, a leasing operator with CNG Producing Company and a U.S. Navy veteran, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel, Jena. Burial is at the Nebo Cemetery, Nebo.

Rudy Allen, 67
Rudy Allen of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

C.L. Bradley, 68
COLUMBIA-C.L. Bradley, a craft merchant, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Rev. Elijah Brass, Sr., 56
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Rev. Elijah Brass, Sr., formerly of Winnsboro, a minister, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Emolove Vawter Cooper, 83
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Emolove Vawter Cooper, formerly of Monroe, an optometrist's assistant, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Myrtis Inez Cupit, 85
OAK GROVE - Myrtis Inez Cupit, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Macedonia Baptist Church, Macedonia. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

C.A. Dye, 54
C.A. Dye of West Monroe, a retired Louisiana State Health Department employee, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Virginia Motley Eckard, 81
ALEXANDRIA - Virginia Motley Eckard, a retired registered nurse, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Alexandria. Burial is at Thayer Cemetery, Tayer, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Thayer, Missouri. Local arrangements are under the direction of John Kramer & Son. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 3 p.m. until time of services at the church.

Jimmy Haywood Jr., 62
Jimmy Haywood Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Isabelle, 56
BRUCE, Miss. - James Isabelle, a laborer, died Friday. The funeral is noon today at Jackson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Bruce, Miss. Burial is at the Pitchburg Cemetery, Pitchburg, Miss., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rickey Dalton Ligon, infant
BASTROP - Ricky Dalton Ligon of Bastrop, infant son of Shanda Ligon and Ricky Sanders, died Monday. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. today at the Pine Grove Baptist Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 1:30-3 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Moses McKinley, 54
MER ROUGE - Moses McKinley, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Cherry Hill No. II Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial is at the Old Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Fannie Marie Swafford, 72
OAK GROVE - Fannie Marie Swafford, a beautician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 8-11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Ruby Lee Threats, 67
LAKE PROVIDENCE-Ruby Lee Threats, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Stanley R. Wilds Jr., 40
Stanley R. Wilds Jr. of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.



Friday, January 29, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Rudy: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Brass, Rev. Elijah, Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Threats, Ruby Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence

Clyde Bradley Sr., 68
COLUMBIA - Clyde Bradley Sr., a retired derrick hand and a craft merchant, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial is at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation is until time of services today at the church.

Robert L. Bryan, 57
FT. NECESSITY - Robert L. Bryan, an oil field worker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Verdie Mae Burks, 67
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Verdie Mae Burks formerly of Newellton, a retired receptionist, died January 20. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church in Newellton. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Newellton.

Willie Lee Chamblers, 73
BERNICE - Willie Lee Chamblers, an aide, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Ruston.

Margaretta Delaine Chargos, 53
RUSTON - Margaretta Delaine Chargos, an aide, died January 22. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Ruston. Burial is at Grambling Memorial in Grambling under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charlie Cockerham, 73
WINNFIELD - Charlie Cockerham, a pulpwood hauler, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Winnfield Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the Winfield Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Inez Darby, 87
FARMERVILLE - Inez Darby, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Farmerville. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

C.A. Dye, Jr., 54
C.A. Dye, Jr. of West Monroe, a technician with the LA Dept. of Health and Hospitals, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosie Lee Fisher, 80
Rosie Lee Fisher of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Jimmie Haywood, Jr., 62
Jimmie Haywood, Jr. of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Ricky Lewis, 26
WINNFIELD - Ricky Lewis, a construction worker, died January 21. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Winnfield Funeral home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Katie V. Mack, 89
FARMERVILLE - Katie V. Mack, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the Mack Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Tom D. McCarty, 50
COLUMBIA - Tom D. McCarty, a hospital administrator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral home in Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.

McKinley Moses, 54 first name McKinley, last name Moses
LAKE PROVIDENCE - McKinley Moses, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Cherry Hill No. II Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial is at Old Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frank Joseph Mushinski, 88
SEMINOLE, Okla. - Frank Joseph Mushinski former resident of the Northeast LA War Veteran Home in Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Goldens in Bastrop.

Leon C. Pee, 75
RAYVILLE - Leon C. Pee, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Ben J. Pryor, 48
BASTROP - Ben J. Pryor, a fireman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Williams Drive Church of Christ in Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe.

Armanda Talton, 86
CHATHAM - Armanda Talton, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Clair Baptist Church in Chatham. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery in Chatham. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Savola Triplett, 83
FARMERVILLE - Savola Triplett, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at the Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Cleola Shavers Washington, 74
JONESVILLE - Cleola Shavers Washington, a retired Dietician, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. The wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Edward Welch, 95
RAYVILLE - Edward Welch, a retired carpenter and retired Town of Rayville employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Troy Deion Young, 35
JENA - Troy Deion Young, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Maranatha Assembly of God Church of Jena. Burial is at Heard Cemetery of manifest under the direction of Hixson Bros. Inc. of Jena.



Saturday, January 30, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brass, the Rev. Elijah, Sr.: 11 a.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Burks, Verdie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton
Chamblers, Willie Lee: 2 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernie
Chargos, Margaretta: 2 p.m. today, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston
Cockerham, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield
Darby, Inez: 2 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
Fisher, Rosie Lee: 1 p.m. Monday, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
Haywood, Jimmie Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral home chapel, Monroe
Lewis, Ricky: 2 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Mack, Katie V.: 11 a.m. today, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville
Pryor, Ben J.: 1 p.m. today, Williams Drive Church of Christ, Bastrop
Armanda Talton: 1 p.m. today, St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatham
Threats, Ruby Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Triplett, Savola: 1 p.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville
Washington, Cleola: 11 a.m. today, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville
Welch, Edward: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Young, Troy Deion: 2 p.m. today, Maranatha Assembly of God Church, Jena

Mary Margaret Benoit, 38 no burial-will be cremated
Mary Margaret Benoit of Monroe, a hair stylist, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Verdia Mae Burks, 67
NEWELLTON-Verdia Mae Burks, a homemaker, died Jan. 20. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Newellton Funeral Home chapel, Newellton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at Newellton Funeral Home chapel, Newellton. Burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Emolove Vawter Cooper, 83
DALLAS-Emolove Vawter Cooper, a optometrist's assistant, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marion Lucille Deland, 92
Marion Lucille Deland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles M. Earls, 89
JONESVILLE - Charles M. Earls, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lueretha Little, 75
Lueretha Little of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Leon C. Pee, 75
RAYVILLE - Leon C. Pee, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Lovelle "Buster" Robbins, 80
WINNSBORO - Lovelle "Buster" Robbins, a retired farmer and carpenter, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Jigger Apostolic Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro and from 1 p.m. until time of service today at the church. Burial is at South Central Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Simmons, 65
CHICAGO-John Simmons, a truck driver, formerly of Winnsboro, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Jake Ware, 78
LAKE PROVIDENCE-Jake Ware, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at noon Sunday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Lake Providence Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.



Sunday, January 31, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fisher, Rosie Lee: 1 p.m. Monday, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
Pee, Leon C.: 1:30 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville
Simmons, John: 2 p.m. today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity
Ware, Jake: noon today, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence

Myrtle Powell Bayles, 89
POINT - Myrtle Powell Bayles, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Burial will be at Ruggs Bluff Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert L. Bryan, 57
FORT NECESSITY - Robert L. Bryan, an oil field worker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Billie Ray Carter, 64
Billie Ray Carter of West Monroe, an ROTC instructor, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Ronald Lee "Judge" Davis Jr., 68
Ronald Lee "Judge" Davis of Monroe, a senior partner of Theus, Grisham, Davis and Leigh Law Firm, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Marion Lucille DeLand, 92
Marion Lucille DeLand of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Roy Milton Derrick, 81
RAYVILLE - Roy Milton Derrick, a retired paper mill employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Charles Melvin Earls, 89
JENA - Charles Melvin Earls, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Community Pentecostal Church, Manifest. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ruth Evelyn Farrar, 72
BASTROP - Ruth Evelyn Farrar, a registered dietician at Morehouse General Hospital, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Clifton Wayne Faulkner, 39
POLLOCK - Clifton Wayne Faulkner, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hixson Brothers Inc. Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial will be at Occupy #1 Baptist Church Cemetery, Pitkin.

Opal Cain Goodgion, 84
RUSTON - Opal Cain Goodgion, a retired court reporter, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Elizabeth Ann Gibbs Fernandez Hill, 78
Elizabeth Ann Gibbs Fernandez Hill of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Olivia Roberson Young, 96
FARMERVILLE - Olivia Roberson Young, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.