Obituaries July 1999
  Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer
  
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Cage, Polly: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral home, Monroe
  Gray, J.C.: 1 p.m. today, Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi
  Lumpkins, Anniebell: noon Friday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
  Mickel, Rebecca: 2 p.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
  Morgan, Lessie 'Buster': 2 p.m. today, West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
  Sanders, Rev. Milbert Sanders: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps
Polly Cage, 48
  Polly Cage of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens, Richwood.
Herman Covington, 89
  RAYVILLE - Herman Covington, a farmer/rancher, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
John Anthony Bedford Cummings, 82
  John Anthony Bedford Cummings of Monroe, a retired employee of United States 
  Immigration and Naturalization Services, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe.
Wanda H. Hamilton, 84
  Wanda H. Hamilton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe.
Damarrio KerTrell Harris, 23
  FORT WORTH, Texas - Damarrio KerTrell Harris, an airport employee, died Friday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tristone Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central 
  State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Richard Hoard, 79
  WINNSBORO - Richard Hoard, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation 
  is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial 
  is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
Vernon A. Hodnett, 96
  RUSTON - Vernon A. Hodnett, a retired theatre manager, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is at 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Liberty 
  Cemetery, Dry Prong.
Mary Ann McDougle, 63
  WINNSBORO - Mary Ann McDougle, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Earnestine Moore, 89
  WINNSBORO - Earnestine Moore, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 
  11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 7-8 
  p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley 
  Cemetery, Gilbert. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Cage, Polly: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe
  Covington, Herman: 4 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
  Cummings, John Anthony: 10 a.m. today, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe
  Greer, Tammy Kay: 4 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Hamilton, Wanda H.: 4 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe
  Harris, Damarrio KerTrell: 2 p.m. today, Tristone Baptist Church, Monroe
  Hoard, Richard: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Horace, Joan: 11 a.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe
  Jackson, Virginia: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
  Kelly, Willie: 11 a.m. today, St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatham
  Landry, Percy Paul: 10 a.m. today, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston
  Moore, Earnestine: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
  Rylant, Herman Alton: 11 a.m. today, Pioneer Assembly of God Church, Pioneer
  Smith, Travis Odell: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop
James B. Bolton, 80
  BERNICE - James B. Bolton, a laborer, died Thursday. Graveside services are 
  at 11 a.m. today at Friendship Church, Shiloh, under the direction of Union 
  Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Ollie Bratton Clark, 82
  Ollie Bratton Clark of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is at 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 Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Mary Loftin, 74
  Mary Loftin of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostal Church on Joe Bill Road, West Monroe. 
  Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, 
  and from noon until service time Sunday at the church. Burial is at Lapine Methodist 
  Church Cemetery, West Monroe.
Nettie L. Hand, 80
  WINNFIELD - Nettie L. Hand, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the Corinth 
  Tabernacle Cemetery near Winnfield.
Sarah G. Howington, 72
  VIDALIA - Sarah G. Howington, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 
  p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today 
  at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday, and from 2 p.m. until service time Sunday 
  at the church. Entombment is at Woodlawn Mausoleum, Ferriday.
Gerushia Lepoole, 96
  Gerushia Lepoole of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Glen Eugene Martin Sr., 67
  FERRIDAY - Glen Eugene Martin Sr., a Budweiser distributorship manager, died 
  Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. 
  Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Lucille Mays, 85
  Lucille Mays of Monroe, a dietician, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bessie McDowell, 91
  DELHI - Bessie McDowell, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 
  11 a.m. today at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Epps. Burial is at Fairdiedam 
  Cemetery, Warden, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Rebecca Mickel, 98
  RAYVILLE - Rebecca Mickel, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. 
  today at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, 
  Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Clayton Howard Mulheim, 86
  Clayton Howard Mulheim of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. A 
  service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. 
  Burial is at the St. Thomas Columbarium. Visitation will follow the service 
  in the church parlor.
Van Buren Polk Jr., 68
  DELHI - Van Buren Polk Jr. died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at 
  Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the 
  church. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home, Rayville.
Dixie M. Rials, 38
  WISNER - Dixie M. Rials, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  today at the First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial is at South Central 
  Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 
  Winnsboro.
Rev. Milbert Sanders, 54
  EPPS - The Rev. Milbert Sanders, a clergyman, died Monday. The funeral is at 
  1 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 
  Epps, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Della Youngblood, 73
  RUSTON - Della Youngblood, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-9 
  p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Weldon Baptist Church Cemetery, 
  Bernice. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Howington, Sarah G.: 3 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Vidalia. 
  Loftin, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Pentecostal church on Joe Bill Road, West Monroe. 
  
  Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. 
  
  Youngblood, Della: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Paul D. Adcock, 34
  OAK GROVE - Paul D. Adcock, a tractor mechanic, died Friday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 
  from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, 
  near Oak Grove.
David Lynn Crain, 58
  GRAYSON - David Lynn Crain, a wood scaler at Riverwood International, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Christians Sharing Christ Church, Clarks. 
  Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Old Union Cemetery, 
  near Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
J. Clifford 'Peck' Freeman, 84
  J. Clifford 'Peck' Freeman of West Monroe, a retired rancher/cattleman, died 
  Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Baby Gossett, infant
  Baby Gossett of Columbia, infant son of Sharon Gossett, died Friday. Graveside 
  services are at 3 p.m. today at St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction 
  of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson, 43
  WISNER - Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. 
  Note: this guy was disabled so no occupation. -mjl
Donald W. Yates, 69
  WINNFIELD - Donald W. Yates, a retired Army veteran, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 
  4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. 
  Burial is at Paris Cemetery, Paris, Penn.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. 
  
  Yates, Donald W.: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.
Ella Biggs Allen, 91
  Ella Biggs Allen of West Monroe, a retired elementary school teacher, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
  Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Kathy Biggar, 47
  Kathy Biggar of West Monroe, a beauty operator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Dorothy Estelle Bounds, 74
  JONESBORO - Dorothy Estelle Bounds, a shipping clerk, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is at 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at 
  Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Lucille Mays, 85
  Lucille Mays of Monroe, a retired dietician, died Thursday. The funeral is at 
  11 a.m. Tuesday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood 
  Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Melba Odom, 83
  Melba Odom of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today 
  at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Graveside services are at 1:30 p.m. today 
  at Old Town Cemetery, Haynesville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Hazel Prickett, 98
  WINNSBORO - Hazel Prickett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson, 43
  WISNER - Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
  at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 
  p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at South Central Cemetery, near Wisner. 
  
  
Eugene Sims, 84
  RUSTON - Eugene Sims, a retired machinist, died Saturday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood 
  Cemetery, Ruston.
Betty Jo Thompson, 75
  WINNFIELD - Betty Jo Thompson, a clerical worker in the timber industry, died 
  Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. 
  Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday 
  at the funeral home. Burial is at Cooktown Cemetery, Ruston.
Tommy Walker, 41
  Tommy Walker of West Monroe, an insulator, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
  
Previously announced
  Mays, Lucille: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church, Monroe
  Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. today, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe
  Robertson, Ronald 'Lucky': 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro.
Kathy Biggar, 47
  Kathy Biggar of West Monroe, a beauty operator, died Sunday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun under the 
  direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. 
  today at the funeral home.
Catherine Smith Browne, 62
  PINEVILLE - Catherine Smith Browne, a certified nurse's aide, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is 
  at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Jena.
Clifford J. 'Peck' Freeman, 84
  Clifford J. "Peck" Freeman of west Monroe, a rancher/farmer, died 
  Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West 
  Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun.
Larkin G. Gibbs, 17
  Larkin G. Gibbs of Monroe, a Neville student, died Monday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. Wednesday at Northminster Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial 
  park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home on Sterlington Road.
Shane Grubbs, 18
  BASTROP - Shane Grubbs, a roofer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday 
  at the First Assembly of God Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, 
  Bastrop, under direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 
  5-9 p.m. today at the church.
Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, 43
  PIONEER - Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hegwood Baptist Church in Epps. Burial is at the 
  Epps Cemetery in Epps under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delhi.
A.J. Mileage, 70
  A.J. Mileage of Monroe, a truck driver, died July 1. The funeral is at 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Garden in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State 
  Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Audie Lee Patty, 78
  DELHI - Audie Lee Patty, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today 
  at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at the Newton Cemetery in Delhi.
Shelby Peel, 72
  RUSTON - Shelby Peel, a retired transportation supervisor with Chevron Oil Company, 
  died Monday. Services are pending under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home 
  in Jonesboro.
Hazel Pickett, 98
  WINNSBORO - Hazel Pickett, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is . Burial 
  is at under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 
  from
Nancy Edna Ray, 96
  JENA - Nancy Edna Ray, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Nebo Cemetery of Jena.
Margarette McClelland Routwell, 72
  TRINIDAD, Texas - Margarette McClelland Routwell, a homemaker, died Sunday. 
  Graveside services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro under 
  the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is 
  from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Duel Lynn Youngblood, 62
  DUBACH - Duel Lynn Youngblood, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery 
  under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation 
  is from 6-10 p.m. today at the church.
  
Previously announced
  Mays, Lucille: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church, Monroe
  Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. today, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe
  Robertson, Ronald 'Lucky': 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro.
Kathy Biggar, 47
  Kathy Biggar of West Monroe, a beauty operator, died Sunday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun under the 
  direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. 
  today at the funeral home.
Catherine Smith Browne, 62
  PINEVILLE - Catherine Smith Browne, a certified nurse's aide, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is 
  at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Jena.
Clifford J. 'Peck' Freeman, 84
  Clifford J. "Peck" Freeman of west Monroe, a rancher/farmer, died 
  Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West 
  Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun.
Larkin G. Gibbs, 17
  Larkin G. Gibbs of Monroe, a Neville student, died Monday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. Wednesday at Northminster Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial 
  park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home on Sterlington Road.
Shane Grubbs, 18
  BASTROP - Shane Grubbs, a roofer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday 
  at the First Assembly of God Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, 
  Bastrop, under direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 
  5-9 p.m. today at the church.
Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, 43
  PIONEER - Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hegwood Baptist Church in Epps. Burial is at the 
  Epps Cemetery in Epps under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delhi.
A.J. Mileage, 70
  A.J. Mileage of Monroe, a truck driver, died July 1. The funeral is at 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Garden in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State 
  Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Audie Lee Patty, 78
  DELHI - Audie Lee Patty, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today 
  at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at the Newton Cemetery in Delhi.
Shelby Peel, 72
  RUSTON - Shelby Peel, a retired transportation supervisor with Chevron Oil Company, 
  died Monday. Services are pending under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home 
  in Jonesboro.
Hazel Pickett, 98
  WINNSBORO - Hazel Pickett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Burial is at under the 
  direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Nancy Edna Ray, 96
  JENA - Nancy Edna Ray, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Nebo Cemetery of Jena.
Margarette McClelland Routwell, 72
  TRINIDAD, Texas - Margarette McClelland Routwell, a homemaker, died Sunday. 
  Graveside services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro under 
  the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is 
  from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Duel Lynn Youngblood, 62
  DUBACH - Duel Lynn Youngblood, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery 
  under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation 
  is from 6-10 p.m. today at the church.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Brown, Creola: 3 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Monroe
  Dent, Eunice Weston: 10 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Mangham
  Harris, Ruthie Beatrice: 2 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe
  Mileage, A.J.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
  Prickett, Hazel Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Robinson, Frazier, Jr.: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel 
  and Chimes, Milwaukee, Wis.
  Shorts, Elmo: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Meadville.
  Tucker, Tommy: 11 a.m. today, Eurkea Captist Church, Gilbert
  Wright, Dorothy Mae: 1 p.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi
Julia Anderson, 99
  RAYVILLE - Julia Anderson, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today 
  at Palestine Baptist Church in Warden. Burial is at the church cemetery under 
  the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Val Verdas Clary, 91
  JONESBORO - Val Verdas Clary, a retired mechanic, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are pending under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Jessie Doyle, 41
  Jessie Doyle of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral of Monroe.
Ida Lee Driver, 60
  Ida Lee Driver of Monroe, a cook, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, 
  Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Bertye McMillin Edwards, 89
  JONESVILLE - Bertye McMillin Edwards, a retired restaurant owner, died Wednesday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, 
  Jonesville.
Elstner H. Frazer, 96
  Elstner H. Frazer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10:30 
  a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial 
  Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington 
  Road.
Annie Beck Harris, 85
  RAYVILLE - Annie Beck Harris, a retired schoolteacher, died Friday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at Love and 
  Charity Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home Rayville. 
  Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church.
Ollie Lewis, 93
  Ollie Lewis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday 
  at the Friendship Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, 
  Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Willie Lewis Jr., 57
  Willie Lewis Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral home of Monroe.
Curtis Louis, 67
  Curtis Louis, an orderly, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at 
  Bethel Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. 
  Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral chapel, Monroe.
Cathryn Bower Rickerson, 75
  OWENSBORO, Ky. - Cathryn Bower Rickerson, a retired librarian, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services 
  Friday at the Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe.
Lizzie P. Sandidge, 86
  ACME - Lizzie P. Sandidge, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at New Era Baptist Church, New Era. Burial is at the church cemetery under 
  the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5pm. Wednesday until 
  service time today at the church.
Viola Scott, 85
  Viola Scott, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under 
  the direction of Smith of Monroe.
Doris Tucker, 67
  Doris Tucker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today 
  at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery in 
  Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at the funeral home.
James 'Butch' Williams, 48
  DELHI - James "Butch" Williams, a cotton gin manager, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi. Burial 
  is at Wolf Cemetery at Bakers Plantation. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
  Friday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Kermit L. Youngblood, 85
  Kermit L. Youngblood of Monroe, a retired principal, died Wednesday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 
  Lamy Lane, Monroe.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Driver, Ida Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Harris, Annie Beck: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville
  Lewis, Ollie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe
  Louis, Curtis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe
  Mileage, A.J.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
  Rickersonb, Cathryn Bower: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, 
  Monroe
  Robinson, Frazier, Jr.: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel 
  and Chimes, Milwaukee, Wis.
  Shorts, Elmo: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Meadville, Texas.
  Williams, James 'Butch': 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi
  Wright, Dorothy Mae: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi
Winford 'Wimpy' Wray Boudreaux Sr., 49
  Winford 'Wimpy' Wray Boudreaux Sr., of Monroe, a salesman, died Wednesday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home 
  of Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Michela Leona Buttitta, 95
  Michela Leona Buttitta of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Tuesday. Graveside 
  services are 11 a.m. today at St. Matthew Cemetery in Monroe, under direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Val Verda Clary, 91
  JONESBORO - Val Verda Clary, a mechanic, died Wednesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. 
  Saturday at Hodge United Pentecostal Church, Hodge. Burial is at the Hodge Cemetery, 
  Hodge, under direction of Edmonds funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation begins 
  at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
John Digby, 72
  RUSTON - John Digby, retired seismographer, died Wednesday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pisgah Cemetery near Bernice under the direction of 
  Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home.
Cora Waggoner Disotell, 89
  Cora Waggoner Disotell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Jessie Lee Doyle, 41
  Jessie Lee Doyle of Monroe, a laundry worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood 
  Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. 
  Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Jill Elizabeth Flickinger, 16
  Jill Elizabeth Flickinger of West Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Fairview 
  Cemetery in Winnie, Texas. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time today 
  at the funeral home.
A.Y. Green, 52
  TAYLOR, Texas - A.Y. Green, a car salesman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10:30 
  a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church of Bernice. Burial is at Bernice 
  City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of Bernice.
Molly Shelton Hussing, 54
  DALLAS - Molly Shelton Hussing, a homemaker, died Wednesday. A memorial service 
  will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Holly Cross, Dallas, under 
  the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home at Turtle Creek in Dallas.
Bonnie Jones, 59
  DETROIT - Bonnie Jones formerly of West Monroe, a roofer, died Monday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral 
  Home.
Jerushia Lepoole, 96
  Jerushia Lepoole of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church in Swartz. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery 
  in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 
  from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Chloys Lee, 76
  Chloys Lee of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of West Monroe.
Billy Ray Minnifield, 46
  CALHOUN - Billy Ray Minnifield, a logger, died Monday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. 
  Sunday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Choudrant. Burial is at the church cemetery 
  under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.
Sheila Minnifield, 37
  CALHOUN - Sheila Minnifield, a grocery store employee, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Chapel C.M.E. in Calhoun. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe. 
  Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Earl Murphy, 73
  HEBERT - Earl Murphy, a retired mail carrier/farmer, died Thursday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.
Leroy Nation, 73
  MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Leroy Nation, a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Spearsville. Burial is at the 
  church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation 
  is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Anthony Pearson, 71
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Anthony Pearson, a businessman, died July 3. Service will 
  be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Providence High School under the direction 
  of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Burial will be at Good Samaritan 
  Cemetery in Lake Providence. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Clary, Val Verda: 4 p.m. today, Hodge United Pentecostal Church, Hodge
  Digby, John: 10 a.m. today, Pisgah Cemetery near Bernice
  Doyle, Jessie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
  Driver, Ida Lee: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Hussing, Molly Shelton: 2 p.m. today, Church of the Holy Cross, Dallas
  Lepoole, Jerushia: 1 p.m. today, Starlight Baptist Church, Swartz
  Lewis, Ollie: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe
  Louis, Curtis: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe
  Mileage, A.J.: 10 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
  Minnifield, Billy Ray: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant
  Minnifield, Sheila: 11 a.m. today, Young's Chapel C.M.E., Calhoun
  Nation, Leroy: 1 p.m. Sunday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville
  Pearson, Anthony: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence
  Robinson, Frazier, Jr.: 12:30 p.m. today, Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel and 
  Chimes. Milwaukee, Wis.
  Shorts, Elmo: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Meadville
  Williams, James 'Butch': 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi
Winford Boudreaux Sr., 49
  Winford 'Wimpy' Boudreaux Sr., of Monroe, a salesman, died Wednesday. Graveside 
  services are 1 a.m. today at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley 
  Funeral Home of Rayville.
Paul David Chisenhall, 57
  Paul David Chisenhall of Monroe, a city of Monroe Water Plant Operator, died 
  Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Julia Osterland Coon, 90
  Julia Osterland Coon, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
John M. Parker Johnson, 79
  JONESBORO - John M. Parker Johnson, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel burial is at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Renell Smith Jones, 89
  FERRIDAY - Renell Smith Jones, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 
  p.m. Sunday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Ferriday. Burial is at Ferriday City 
  Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Ferriday. 
  Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
V. Ella Mae Bradley Kennedy, 77
  WINNSBORO - V. Ella Mae Bradley Kennedy, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery 
  under the direction of Riser Funeral home of Winnsboro.
Chloys Lee, 76
  Chloys Lee of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial 
  Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
John W. Lee, 67
  JONESBORO - John W. Lee, a millwright, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  today at New Galilee Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Burial is at Brown Grove Baptist 
  Church Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Cecil I. 'Red' Sanderford, 71
  DOWNSVILLE - Cecil I. 'Red' Sanderford, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral 
  is 4 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church near Mangham. Burial is at Lynn 
  Cemetery near Archibald under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of 
  Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 2 
  p.m. to service time today at the church.
Tressie Lee Smith, 68
  Tressie Lee Smith of Monroe, an assembly worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  11 a.m. Monday at Flowery Mount in Columbia. Burial is at Mount Zion in Columbia 
  under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday 
  at the funeral home.
George Larkin "G.L." Stennett Jr., 
  79
  George Larkin "G.L." Stennett, Jr. of West Monroe, a construction 
  worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick funeral Home, 
  West Monroe. Burial is at Smith Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 
  a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Ella Mae Thurman, 81
  RAYVILLE - Ella Mae Thurman, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral home of Rayville. 
  Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Herman Tims, 70
  STERLINGTON - Herman Tims, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jimmy Toldert, 25
  CLAYTON - Jimmy Toldert, a mechanic's helper, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
Kermit L. Youngblood, 85
  Kermit L. Youngblood of Monroe, a retired principal, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial is at the mausoleum 
  under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Jones, Renell Smith: 3 p.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Ferriday
  Minnifield, Billy Ray: 2:30 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant
  Nation, Leroy: 1 p.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville
  Smith, Tressie Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Flowery Mount, Columbia
Cora Disotell, 89
  Cora Disotell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Cypress. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Jake Guillotte, 88
  URANIA - Jake Guillotte, a floor grader, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10:30 
  a.m. today at Hixon Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Georgetown 
  Cemetery, Georgetown.
W.E. 'Eddie' Higginbotham, 55
  W.E. "Eddie" Higginbotham of Monroe, an iron worker, died Tuesday. 
  Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, under 
  the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Russell Lee, 92
  Russell Lee of Monroe, a retired building contractor, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Ruth Michaud, 88
  HODGE - Ruth Michaud, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
David L. Parker, 45
  David L. Parker of West Monroe, an employee of Scott Truck and Tractor, died 
  Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Blanchard C. Smith Sr., 84
  JENA - Blanchard C. Smith Sr., a retired vice president of Bank of Jena, died 
  Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jena. Burial 
  is at Nolley Memorial Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Kinner and Stevens 
  Funeral Home, Jena.
Clifton Stewart, 82
  NATCHITOCHES - Clifton Stewart, a pulpwood employee, died Friday. The funeral 
  is at 3 p.m. today at Briarwood Baptist Church, Reedhimmer. Burial is at Hathorne 
  Cemetery, Ashland, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Ella Mae Thurman, 81
  RAYVILLE - Ella Mae Thurman, a retired seamstress, died Friday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation 
  is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Rayville 
  Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.
Ashley Walker, 93
  MARION - Ashley Walker, a retired Louisiana Forest Commission employee, died 
  Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. 
  Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at Meridian Cemetery, Marion.
Corine Williams, 81
  TALLULAH - Corine Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. 
  Monday at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, Tallulah. Visitation 
  is from 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah. Burial is 
  at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Smith, Tressie Lee: 11 a.m. today Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe
  Williams, Corine: 1 p.m. today, St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, 
  Tallulah.
Patricia Ann Brown, 61
  RAYVILLE - Patricia Ann Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. today at Pentecostal Tabernacle, Delhi. Burial is at Providence Memorial 
  Cemetery, near Winnsboro, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral 
  Home, Winnsboro.
Paul David Chisenhall, 57
  Paul David Chisenhall of Monroe, an operator for the city of Monroe Water Department, 
  died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ambassador Baptist Church, 
  Monroe. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on 
  Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Julia Osterland Coon, 89
  Julia Osterland Coon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 
  10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Oliver 'Bay' Evans, 75
  FARMERVILLE - Oliver "Bay" Evans, a retired Monroe Public Works employee, 
  died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home 
  chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is from 8-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
  Burial is at Enterprise Baptist Church cemetery, Farmerville.
Dr. F. Henry Hammonds, 78
  Dr. F. Henry Hammonds of Monroe, a retired physician, died Friday. The funeral 
  is at 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on St. John St., Monroe. 
  Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Della Mae Hyatt, 90
  COLUMBIA - Della Mae Hyatt, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 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 Beech Creek Cemetery, near Olla.
Ruth Robison Michaud, 88
  WINNFIELD - Ruth Robison Michaud, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Greenwood 
  Cemetery, Ruston.
Gladys Barnhill Miles, 89
  QUITMAN - Gladys Sybil Barnhill Miles, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is at 3 p.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Summie Clark Monk, 98
  Summie Clark Monk of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 
  p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Lois M. Newsome, 84
  GRAYSON - Lois M. Newsome, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. 
  Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is from 1:30-9 p.m. 
  today and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at Hebron Cemetery, near Grayson.
David L. Parker, 45
  David L. Parker of West Monroe, a financial adjuster for Scott Truck and Tractor, 
  died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, 
  West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. 
  Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Lorene L. Rask, 75
  Lorene L. Rask of West Monroe, a retired restaurant owner/manager, died Sunday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home, West Monroe.
Herman Tims, 70
  STERLINGTON - Herman Tims, a retired carpenter, died Friday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, 
  near Baskin, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Laura Boles White, 82
  Laura Boles White of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 
  at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at 
  Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Chisenhall, Paul David: 10 a.m. today, Ambassador Baptist Church, Monroe
  Evans, Oliver 'Bay': 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Newsome, Lois M.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
Tony Glen Bryant, 44
  VIDALIA - Tony Glen Bryant, a large engine mechanic, died Friday. Graveside 
  services were 12:30 p.m. at McNair Cemetery, McNair, Miss., under the direction 
  of Young's Funeral Home.
  
  Otis Ray Clark, Jr., 18
  GRAYSON - Otis Ray Clark, Jr., a fiber product employee, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crossroads Baptist Church in Grayson. Burial is at the 
  Clark Family Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of 
  Columbia. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. today and terminates at the time of services 
  Wednesday at the church.
Claudie Creech, 88
  OAK GROVE - Claudie Creech, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Lorena Tarver Darden, 79
  COLUMBIA - Lorena Tarver Darden, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 
  p.m. today at Riser Funeral home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home 
  Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until services today at the funeral 
  home.
Luther Palmer Frith, 83
  Luther Palmer Frith of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel in Monroe. Burial 
  is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Johnny L. Harris, 62
  LOS ANGELES - Johnny L. Harris formerly of Monroe, a retired GM employee, died 
  July 4. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral home 
  chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood memorial garden in Monroe.
Bonnie Jones, 50
  DETROIT - Bonnie Jones formerly of West Monroe, a roofer, died July 5. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial 
  is at Hopewell Cemetery in Minden.
Albert Kirby, 81
  CALHOUN - Albert Kirby, a mechanic, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Russell W. Lee, 93
  Russell W. Lee of Monroe, a retired building contractor, died sturdy. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial 
  is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Thomas Marion Meadows, 30
  Thomas Marion Meadows of West Monroe, a college student, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn 
  Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 
  West Monroe.
Alice Marylin Rehm, 65
  Alice Marylin Rehm, a retired administrative secretary, died Monday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc.
Clarence S. Smith, 83
  Clarence S. Smith of Monroe, USAF Master Sergeant retired, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. 
  Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
  Jones, Bonnie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Theodore Battles, 63
  BASTROP - Theodore Battles, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Thelma Lea Bell, 77
  QUITMAN - Thelma Lea Bell, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. 
  today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Mount Olive West 
  Cemetery, Quitman.
Odis Ray Clark Jr., 18
  GRAYSON - Odis Ray Clark Jr., a fiber product employee, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. today at Crossroads Baptist Church, Grayson. Burial is at the Clark 
  family cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Claudie Mae Creech, 88
  OAK GROVE - Claudie Mae Creech, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 
  10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation 
  is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.
Bessie Roberts Gathright, 71
  Bessie Roberts Gathright of Monroe, a retired South Central Bell employee, died 
  Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. 
  Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of 
  Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Marie Goolsby, 93
  BATON ROUGE - Marie Goolsby, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 
  a.m. Thursday at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Mineral Springs. Visitation is 
  5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Mineral 
  Springs Cemetery, Mineral Springs.
Ruth V. Grimshaw, 73
  SICILY ISLAND - Ruth V. Grimshaw, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is 
  at New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Community Memorial 
  Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Dennis Hamilton, 43
  TALLULAH - Dennis Hamilton, an offshore worker, died Friday. The funeral was 
  Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial was at Oakwood 
  Cemetery, Tallulah.
Gordon L. Hodges, 83
  MONTEREY - Gordon L. Hodges, a retired police officer, died Monday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is 
  at Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery.
John Howard, 60
  COLLINSTON - John Howard, a construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Star Baptist Church, Collinston. Burial is at Trousdale 
  Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ezekiel Jones Jr., 23
  Ezekiel Jones Jr. of Monroe, a Snelling & Snelling employee, died Friday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Tennant Funeral 
  Home, Monroe.
Albert Kirby Sr., 81
  CALHOUN - Albert Kirby Sr., a mechanic, died Monday. Graveside services are 
  at 10 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 
  8-9:30 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Remell Lee, 70
  Remell Lee of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. 
  today at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, 
  Richwood, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Laura Clark McDonald, 89
  FARMERVILLE - Laura Clark McDonald, a nurse, died Monday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Church, 
  Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Roy Paul, 69
  FERRIDAY - Roy Paul, a retired Concordia Electric Corporation employee, died 
  Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. 
  Burial is at the Paul family cemetery, Monterey.
Henry L. Phillips, 56
  WINNFIELD - Henry L. Phillips, a truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral is 
  at 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 
  8:30-11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ferenza Cemetery, Colfax.
Georgia Piazza, 78
  NEWELLTON - Georgia Piazza, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 
  p.m. today at Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is in the church 
  cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Baby Girl Ray, infant
  BASTROP - Baby Girl Ray, infant daughter of Tonette Ray, died Sunday. Graveside 
  services are at 1 p.m. today at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction 
  of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ethel Mae Harrington Rehm, 91
  BATON ROUGE - Ethel Mae Harrington Rehm, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 
  from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery, 
  Natchez, Miss.
Hayward Rubin, 95
  WINNSBORO - Hayward Rubin, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday 
  at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Berry Hill 
  Cemetery, Winnsboro.
George Sullivan, 54
  George Sullivan of Monroe, a construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Arratt Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. 
  Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens, Richwood.
Camille 'Polly' Vail, 83
  HODGE - Camille "Polly" Vail, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Willie Whitfield, 86
  EPPS - Willie Whitfield, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
  Burial is in the church cemetery, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, 
  Rayville. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Creech, Claudie Mae: 10 a.m. today,Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, 
  Oak Grove. 
  Goolsby, Marie: 10 a.m. today,Thursday, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Mineral 
  Springs. 
  Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
  Hodges, Gordon L.: 2 p.m. today, Thursday,Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield 
  
  Howard, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Star Baptist Church, Collinston. 
  Jones, Bonnie: 11 a.m. today, Thursday,Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
  Jones, Ezekiel Jr.: 2 p.m. Friday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. 
  McDonald, Laura Clark: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Monroe. 
  Rehm, Ethel Mae Harrington: 2 p.m. Friday, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
  Rubin, Hayward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. 
  Sullivan, George: 2 p.m. Friday, Mount Arratt Baptist Church, Monroe. 
  Whitfield, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps.
Willie Carr Jr., 36
  Willie Carr Jr., a laborer, died July 9. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Charles Nelz Creel, 75
  JOYCE - Charles N. Creel, a retired maintenance man with a paper mill and World 
  War II veteran, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral 
  Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Union Cemetery at Joyce. Visitation is 
  4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.
Sally Templeton Crowell, 57
  Sally Templeton Crowell of West Monroe, an office clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn 
  Cemetery in Calhoun.
Arlena Davis, 87
  SHREVEPORT - Arlena Davis, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Celia's Ridge, Lake 
  Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Isiah Henry, 57
  BEAUMONT, Texas - Isiah Henry, a contractor, died July 11. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. Friday at the liberty Christian Cemetery in Monroe. Burial is at New Zion 
  Baptist Church Cemetery in Peck under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of 
  Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Lavena Lann, 83
  RUSTON - Lavena Lann, a bridal consultant, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  today at Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery under 
  the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Willie Lewis Jr., 57
  Willie Lewis Jr., a laborer, died July 6. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Laura McDonald, 89
  Laura McDonald, a nurse, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the First 
  Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery in Monroe 
  under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5:30-6:30 
  p.m. today at the funeral home.
Jessie McWright, 81
  WINNFIELD -- Jessie McWright, a sawmill employee, died July 9. The funeral is 
  11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Cedar Grove Baptist 
  Church Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30-11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral 
  Home, Winnfield.
Henry Mills Jr., 31
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Henry Mills, Jr. a Southern Catfish Farm employee, died July 
  10. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the North Star Missionary Baptist Church 
  in Lake Providence. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Lake Providence under 
  the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. 
  Friday at the funeral home.
Bobbie Jean Pleasant, 44
  WINNSBORO - Bobbie Jean Pleasant, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Ellis 'Frenchie' Smith, 84
  Ellis 'Frenchie' Smith of Monroe, a retired railroad employee, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Forest Glade Baptist Church in West Monroe. 
  Burial is at the Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Juanita A. Thrasher, 84
  SALINE - Juanita A. Thrasher, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Old Saline Cemetery 
  in Saline.
Camille "Mama Polly" Vail, 83
  NORTH HODGE - Camille "Mama Polly" Vail, a bag mill employee, died 
  Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Assembly of God in Jonesboro. 
  Burial is at Mount Olive East Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Edmonds 
  Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Earlene Webb, 44
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Earlene Webb, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery, Lake 
  Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Betty Jo Welch, 70
  BERNICE - Betty Jo Welch, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction 
  of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Albert Williams, 91
  Albert Williams of Monroe, an entertainer, died July 10. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe. Burial is at the Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe.
Neta Williams, 85
  JONESVILLE - Neta Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesville.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Creel, Charles Nelz: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
  Davis, Arlena: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
  Henry, Isiah: 11 a.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Peck
  Howard, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Star Baptist Church, Collinston.
  Jones, Ezekiel Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
  McDonald, Laura Clark: 2 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
  Mills, Henry, Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, lake 
  Providence
  Rehm, Ethel Mae Harrington: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
  Rubin, Hayward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
  Sullivan, George: 2 p.m. today, Mount Arratt Baptist Church, Monroe.
  Webb, Earlene: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence
  Whitfield, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps.
Willie Carr Jr., 36
  Willie Carr Jr., a laborer, died July 9. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. 
  James Baptist Church in Sterlington. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens 
  in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 
  from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Smith funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Johnny Van Drane, 37
  VIDALIA - Johnny Van Drane, an oil field worker, died Wednesday. A Memorial 
  Service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. 
  Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Eunice Barker Hopkins, 87
  Eunice Barker Hopkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial 
  is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today 
  at the funeral home.
Amber Leigh Hutchison, 10
  DOWNSVILLE - Amber Leigh Hutchison, daughter of Johnny and Nancy Poole, died 
  Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Choudrant. 
  Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home in West Monroe.
Donald Ray Kennedy, 46
  OAKLAND, Calif. - Donald Ray Kennedy formerly of West Monroe, a truck driver, 
  died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral 
  Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Collins Cemetery in Vernon.
Willie Lewis Jr., 57
  Willie Lewis Jr., a laborer, died July 6. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at 
  Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at the Powell Street Cemetery, 
  Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Annie Maiden, 85
  WINNSBORO - Annie Maiden, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at the True Gospel Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Rest Haven Cemetery 
  in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Amy B. McGee, 93
  SHREVEPORT - Amy B. McGee, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Saturday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Goldonna 
  Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until services at 
  the funeral home Saturday.
Bobbie Jean Pleasant, 44
  WINNSBORO - Bobbie Jean Pleasant, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Gladys B. Smith, 82
  NEW ORLEANS - Gladys B. Smith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are pending under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home of Delhi.
Nettie H. Smith, 76
  Nettie H. Smith, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at 
  Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. 
  Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Annar Ester Stovall, 101
  Annar Ester Stovall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood 
  Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home 
  chapel in Monroe.
Mary B. Straw, 84
  GILBERT - Mary B. Straw, a retired cook, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Sunday at St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial is at Berry Hill Cemetery 
  in Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel 
  in Winnsboro.
Albert Williams, 91
  Albert Williams, an entertainer, died July 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday 
  at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City 
  Cemetery in Monroe.
Neta Williams, 85
  JONESVILLE - Neta Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery 
  in Rhinehart. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Melba Futch Darby Word, 75
  Melba Futch Darby Word of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. 
  
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Carr, Willie Jr.: 2 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington
  Davis, Arlena: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Drane, Johnny Van: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
  Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Hopkins, Eunice Barker: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington 
  Road
  Lewis, Willie Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Maiden, Annie: 1 p.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  McGee, Amy B.: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winfield
  Mills, Henry, Jr.: 1 p.m. today, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake 
  Providence
  Rubin, Hayward: 11 a.m. today, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
  Stovall, Annar Ester: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe
  Straw, Mary B.: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church, Wisner
  Webb, Earlene: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence
  Whitfield, Willie: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps.
  Williams, Albert: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe
  Williams, Neta: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Robert Morgan Bingham, 81
  BOISE, Idaho - Robert Morgan Bingham, a salesman, formerly of Ruston, died Monday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Antioch United Methodist Church, Simsboro. 
  Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home, Ruston.
Ricky Eugene Brandon Jr., 20
  Ricky Eugene Brandon Jr., of Monroe, a mud logger for the petroleum industry, 
  died Wednesday. The funeral is at 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel 
  on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at 
  the funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Earl K. Carter, 64
  COLUMBIA - Earl K. Carter, a retired Manville employee, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at 
  Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, near Sikes.
Jimmy Carlton Douglas Sr., 60
  Jimmy Carlton Douglas Sr. of West Monroe, a salesman, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is at 10 a.m. today at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at 
  Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home, West Monroe.
John L. Edwards, 43
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - John L. Edwards, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. Sunday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at 
  the church cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Rose Weed Grant, 72
  GRAYSON - Rose Weed Grant, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Othello 'Bone'/'Peanut' Green, 80
  MANGHAM - Othello 'Bone'/'Peanut' Green, a construction worker, died Tuesday. 
  The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation 
  is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at King 
  David Hopewell Cemetery, Mangham.
Sylvia Lee Gunter, 63
  Sylvia Lee Gunter of Monroe, a registered nurse and nursing instructor at Northeast 
  Louisiana University, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial 
  Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Prentis Vernon Hemphill, 78
  PIONEER - Prentis Vernon Hemphill, a mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. today at Midway Church of God, Darnell. Burial is at the Epps Cemetery, 
  Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Willie B. Johnson, 74
  CHICAGO - Willie B. Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral was noon 
  Friday at Taylor Funeral Home, Ltd., Chicago. Burial was at Restvale Cemetery.
Jack R. Jones, 82
  OLLA - Jack R. Jones died Friday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. today at 
  Sharon Cemetery, Sikes. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at Southern 
  Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.
Lucille Wallace Potter, 78
  Lucille Wallace Potter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will 
  be 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. 
  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Newton 
  Masonic Cemetery, Newton, Miss..
Marion V. Sumrall, 78
  JONESVILLE - Marion V. Sumrall, a retired salesman of National Service Industry, 
  died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Sunday at Lake Lily Baptist Church, Jonesville. 
  Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Burial 
  is at Jena Cemetery, Jena.
Melba Futch Darby Word, 75
  Melba Futch Darby Word of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside service 
  will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Drane, Johnny Van: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
  Straw, Mary B.: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church, Wisner
  Edwards, John L.: 2 p.m. today, Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Green, Othello 'Bone'/'Peanut': 2:30 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
  Potter, Lucille Wallace: 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington 
  Road, Monroe.
  Sumrall, Marion V.: 10 a.m. today, Lake Lily Baptist Church, Jonesville.
  Word, Melba Futch Darby: 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Ronald 'Ronnie' Conville, 53
  Ronald 'Ronnie' Conville of West Monroe, a licensed plumber, died Saturday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home, West Monroe.
Rose Weed Grant, 72
  GRAYSON - Rose Weed Grant, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. 
  today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Etier Cemetery, Hebert.
Oble T. Hays, 84
  WINNSBORO - Oble T. Hays, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday 
  at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the 
  direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gabriel Everett Lowery, infant
  Gabriel Everett Lowery, infant son of Tobbi and Roxanne Lowery, died Thursday. 
  Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at City of Monroe Cemetery, Monroe.
Louise J. Malone, 85
  DOWNSVILLE - Louise J. Malone, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 
  p.m. today at Downsville Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is from 1:30 
  p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, 
  under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Alice McClelland, 94
  WINNSBORO - Alice McClelland, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services 
  are 3 p.m. today at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Riser First 
  National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Bobbie Jean Pleasant, 44
  WINNSBORO - Bobbie Jean Pleasant, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  at 1:30 p.m. today at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at 
  Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson and 
  Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Patricia Ringo, 66
  Patricia Ringo of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Randall Gibson Vining, 95
  PIONEER - Randall Gibson Vining, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 3:30 
  p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, 
  Forest. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Potter, Lucille Wallace: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington 
  Road, Monroe.
  Hays, Oble T.: 10 a.m. today, Fort Necessity Baptist Church 
  Lowery, Gabriel Everett: 10 a.m. today, City of Monroe Cemetery.
Bennie Leslie Bryant, 91
  GOLDONNA - Bennie Leslie Bryant, a retired rural mail carrier, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation 
  is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Goldonna 
  Cemetery, Goldonna.
Mamie Alberta Burnette, 88
  FERRIDAY - Mamie Alberta Burnette, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. 
  today at the funeral home. Burial is at Longview Cemetery, Deville.
Ronald 'Ronnie' Conville, 54
  Ronald "Ronnie" Conville of West Monroe, a licensed plumber, died 
  Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West 
  Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Larry Randolph Corley, 61
  OAK GROVE - Larry Randolph Corley, a farmer and millwright, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at 
  Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Mary L. Crowe, 76
  Mary L. Crowe of Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at First Church of God, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, 
  under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Luther Jarrell Hughes, 58
  BELLE CHASE - Luther Jarrell Hughes, a handyman, died Saturday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. today at Bayou Macon Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Cox 
  Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Gabriel Everett Lowery, infant
  Gabriel Everett Lowery of West Monroe, infant son of Misty Haynes and Tobbi 
  Lowery, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, 
  West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Rachel C. Post, 96
  FARMERVILLE - Rachel C. Post, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at Roark Cemetery, 
  Marion, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Katie Lynn Preston, 92
  RINGGOLD - Katie Lynn Preston, a homemaker, formerly of Archibald, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial 
  is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.
Jesse A. Sutton Jr., 77
  SHREVEPORT - Jesse A. Sutton Jr., a retired restaurant owner, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation 
  is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. 
  Burial is at Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Burnette, Mamie Alberta: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
  Corley, Larry Randolph: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. 
  Sutton, Jesse A. Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Bobby Clark, 62
  Bobby Clark of West Monroe, a cabinetmaker, died Saturday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery, Arcadia, under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Jimmy Lee Douglas, 57
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Jimmy Lee Douglas, a truck driver, formerly of Rayville, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Rayville Civic Center, Rayville. 
  Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial 
  is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.
Jeannette Swaggart Ensminger, 57
  BATON ROUGE - Jeannette Swaggart Ensminger, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Mabel M. Fryant, 83
  Mabel M. Fryant of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Allie Virginia Gordy Graney, 78
  LONE PINE - Allie Virginia Gordy Graney, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation 
  is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, 
  near Crowville.
George W. Green, 83
  JONESBORO - George W. Green, an engineer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, 
  under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Henry Hathorn, 61
  Henry Hathorn of West Monroe, a retired radio operator, died Monday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.
James E. Hicks, 53
  COLLINSTON - James E. Hicks, a hardwood floor finisher, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Carter 
  Cemetery, Collinston.
Frances Marcille Hobbs, 76
  Frances Marcille Hobbs of Monroe, a retired food service worker, died Monday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home, West Monroe.
Janet Letlow, 75
  START - Janet Letlow, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today 
  at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at New Salem Cemetery, 
  near Girard.
Gladys B. Smith, 82
  NEW ORLEANS - Gladys B. Smith, a homemaker, formerly of Delhi, died Tuesday. 
  The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is 
  at the church cemetery, under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. 
  
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Douglas, Jimmy Lee: 2 p.m. Friday at Rayville Civic Center, Rayville.
  Hicks, James E.: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Erma T. Antley, 95
  DELHI - Erma T. Antley, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday 
  at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Eddie Baxter, 74
  WHITE PLAINS, NY - Eddie Baxter, a retired bus driver, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Willie Mae Blake, 66
  RUSTON - Willie Mae Blake, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Thursday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. at King's 
  Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Grambling Memorial Cemetery Garden 
  Cemetery, Grambling.
Chester Cole Jr., 67
  Chester Cole Jr. of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Thursday. The 
  funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. 
  Burial is at Hopewell Cemetery, Corey.
Erana Charis Davis, infant
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Erana Charis Davis, infant daughter of Hal and Charis Erana 
  Davis, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, 
  Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Ja'net Swaggart Ensminger, 57
  BATON ROUGE - Ja'net Swaggart Ensminger, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Calhoun 
  Cemetery, Clayton.
B.B. Foster, 56
  COLLINSTON - B. B. Foster, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
  Rosie Jackson, 83
  NEWELLTON - Rosie Jackson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Zelma Elliott Lafferty, 90
  GRAYSON - Zelma Elliott Lafferty, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home 
  Cemetery, Grayson.
Mary Savage, 91
  WINNSBORO - Mary Savage, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ronald L. Turner, 17
  TACOMA, Wash. - Ronald L. Turner, a student, formerly of Oak Grove, died Wednesday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, 
  Rayville.
Savanna Jaide Williams, infant
  COLUMBIA - Savanna Jaide Williams, infant daughter of Charlie and Jan Byrd Williams, 
  died Monday. Graveside services were 4 p.m. Tuesday at Fellowship Cemetery, 
  near Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Baxter, Eddie: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Cole, Chester Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
  Douglas, Jimmy Lee: 2 p.m. today at Rayville Civic Center, Rayville.
  Hendricks, Mark Stanley: 1:30 p.m. today, Miller Funeral home chapel, Monroe
  Savage, Mary: Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Young, Leatha Ann Hattisburg: 3 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice
Miriam Frierson Arnold, 70
  NEWELLTON - Miriam Frierson Arnold, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Tallulah. Burial is at the Legion 
  Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral 
  Home, Tallulah.
James Bagwell, 69
  James Bagwell of West Monroe, a sprinkler fitter, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mary 'May' Chevallier, 101
  JONESVILLE - Mary 'May" Chevallier, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Woodland 
  Cemetery, Jena.
Ottis Odell Coody, 90
  PIONEER - Ottis Odell Coody, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, 
  Epps.
Jimmy Douglas, 57
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Jimmy Douglas a truck driver, died July 13. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at the Rayville Civic Center. Burial is at the Royal Blue Cemetery 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Evelyn Claire Hargrove, 79
  JONESBORO - Evelyn Claire Hargrove, a sales clerk, died Wednesday. Graveside 
  services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the 
  direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 
  service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Mark Stanley Hendricks, 40
  Mark Stanley Hendricks of Monroe, a driver, died July 13. The funeral is 1:30 
  p.m. today at the Lone Wa Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at the Farmerville 
  City Cemetery, Farmerville.
James Edward Inabnet, 78
  James Edward Inabnet of West Monroe, an industrial engineer for the U.S. Department 
  of Defense, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home 
  chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Eliza Jackson, 86
  TALLULAH -Eliza Jackson, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at Solomon Temple, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah. 
  Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Rosie Jackson, 56
  NEWELLTON - Rosie Jackson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at the Newellton Chapel. Burial is at Union Cemetery in Newellton under direction 
  of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Katherine Jenkins, 78
  Katherine Jenkins of west Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Saturday at new Daughter of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial 
  is at Halsey Cemetery, West Monroe, under direction of Richardson Funeral Home 
  of Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Wash Jenkins, 90
  MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - Wash Jenkins, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. 
  The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. 
  Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden. A wake is from 7-8 p.m. today at Funerals 
  by McFarland, Monroe.
Frezzel Johnson, Sr., 64
  TALLULAH - Frezzel Johnson, Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Saturday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the 
  New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. 
  and a wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Loretta Marbles, 93
  BOSCO - Loretta Marbles, a cook, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction 
  of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home.
Eva J. Martin, 72
  EPPS - Eva J. Martin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Juanita Noles Milton, 77
  DELHI - Juanita Noles Milton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Johnny Marcus Smith, 48
  Johnny Marcus Smith of Monroe, an operator, died July 15. The funeral is 11 
  am. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Thelma Stevenson, 69
  Thelma Stevenson of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Orange Hill Baptist Church 
  Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ronald L. Turner, 17
  TACOMA, Wash. - Ronald L. Turner, a student, died July 14. The funeral is 1:30 
  p.m. Saturday at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial 
  is at Southside Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Tennant Funeral 
  Home of Rayville.
Joyce Williams, 87
  DETROIT - Joyce Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday 
  at Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery under 
  direction of Miller Funeral Home,
Georgia Woodard, 85
  NEWELLTON - Georgia Woodard, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are pending under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Baxter, Eddie: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Bagwell, James: 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe 
  
  Bouwel, Wendell: 2 p.m. Monday at Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer. 
  Charleston, Edmond: 1 p.m. Sunday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Bosco.
  Hooker, Bertha: 1 p.m. Sunday at Mount Oliver Baptist Church, Winnsboro 
  Perkins, Charlotte Dean: 2 p.m. Sunday at Haile Baptist Church, Haile. 
  White, June H. : 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Danny M. Barton, 54
  Danny M. Barton of West Monroe, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 
  West Monroe.
Janice Coleman, 47
  SAN ANTONIO - Janice Coleman, a case worker, formerly of Monroe, died Monday. 
  Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. 
  Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
W.T. 'Top' Gandy, 68
  JONESBORO - W.T. 'Top' Gandy, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. 
  today at the funeral home. Burial is at Salem Cemetery, Athens.
Nell Ann Hattaway, 57
  Nell Ann Hattaway of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial 
  is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Lester Franklin Holloway, 85
  CHOUDRANT - Lester Franklin Holloway, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. The 
  funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Northside Church of Christ, Ruston. Visitation 
  is 2-5 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery, Ruston.
Joyce M. Johnson, 66
  VICKSBURG, Miss. - Joyce M. Johnson, a breed groomer, died Friday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. Monday at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home chapel, Vicksburg. Visitation 
  is 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg.
Charles Henry Kerrigan Jr., 56
  SHIRLEY, Ark. - Charles Henry Kerrigan Jr., a truck driver and U.S. Army veteran, 
  formerly of Wisner, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Roller McNutt 
  Funeral Home chapel, Clinton, Ark. Cremation after service-no burial
Quentin H. Kiesewetter, 80
  Quentin H. Kiesewetter of West Monroe, a retired case worker, died Friday. The 
  funeral is 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial 
  is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
George Moseley Jr., 68
  RAYVILLE - George Moseley Jr., a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 
  service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery, near 
  Holly Ridge.
Carrie 'Caca' Tomb Weems, 91
  Carrie 'Caca' Tomb Weems of Monroe, a retired public school teacher, died Friday. 
  The funeral is 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation 
  is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial is at Oak Ridge Baptist 
  Church cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on 
  Lamy Lane, Monroe. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bagwell, James: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe 
  Bouwel, Wendell: 2 p.m. today, Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer. 
  Coleman, Janice: 1:30 p.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. 
  Gandy, W.T. 'Top': 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro 
  Holloway, Lester Franklin: 10 a.m. today, Northside Church of Christ, Ruston. 
  
  Johnson, Joyce M.: 11 a.m. today, Fisher-Riles Funeral Home chapel, Vicksburg, 
  Miss.
Danny Barton, 54
  Danny Barton of West Monroe, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 
  West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Irene A. Cobb, 77
  Irene A. Cobb of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation 
  is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Edward H. Lane Jr., 76
  Edward H. Lane Jr. of Monroe, a retired foreign service officer, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Susan A. Macie, 48
  Susan A. Macie of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Fellowship Baptist 
  Church cemetery, Dubach.
Grace Yates Newson, 90
  CROWVILLE - Grace Yates Newson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 
  service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, 
  Crowville.
Blanche Gunn Sipes, 91
  Blanche Deque Gunn Sipes of Monroe, a retired stenographer, died Sunday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  St. John Street, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Doyle Wheelus, 54
  EL DORADO, Ark. - James Doyle "Wildman" Wheelus, a retired Union Pacific 
  Railroad employee, formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, El Dorado. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today 
  at the funeral home. A graveside service is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, 
  Winnsboro.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Wheelus, James Doyle 'Wildman': 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, 
  El Dorado
Danny Barton, 54
  Danny Barton of West Monroe, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Graveside 
  services are 11 a.m. today at St. Paschal Cemetery in West Monroe under the 
  direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Carroll Carlos, 53
  FERRIDAY - Carroll Carlos, a roustabout, died Friday. A memorial Service will 
  be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday.
Ada Irene Cobb, 77
  Ada Irene Cobb of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  today at Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, 
  Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
James Frank Culpepper, 78
  BOSSIER CITY - James Frank Culpepper, a cab driver, died Monday. Graveside services 
  are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction 
  of Edmonds Funeral home of Jonesboro.
Lavelle Evans, 75
  Lavelle Evans of West Monroe, a retired NLU Security Officer, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. 
  Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
B.B. Foster, 55
  COLLINSTON - B.B. Foster, a farmer, died July 20. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at the Galilee Baptist Church in Collinston. Burial is at Troutsdale Hill Cemetery, 
  Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Elmer 'Jiggs' Fussell, 53
  URANIA - Elmer "Jiggs" Fussell, a retired welder, died Monday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.
Jessie Hopkins, 65
  OAK GROVE - Jessie Hopkins, a farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
David James, 49
  LAKE PROVIDENCE -David James, a maintenance supervisor at Lake Providence high 
  School, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction 
  of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Benny Joe Mapp, 57
  VIDALIA - Benny Joe Mapp, a GSO employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  today at Comer Funeral home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Mineral Springs Cemetery 
  near Hattiesburg, Miss.
Laurenia W. Ricks, 84
  WISNER - Laurenia W. Ricks, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Blanche Gunn Sipes, 91
  Blanche De que Gunn Sipes of Monroe, a retired stenographer, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, St. John Street. Burial 
  is at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.
Yvonne Sisemore, 90
  RUSTON - Yvonne Sisemore, retired teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Long Straw Cemetery 
  in Choudrant.
Lillie Wilson, 95
  RAYVILLE - Lillie Wilson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday 
  at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery, Rayville, 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday
  Culpepper, James Frank: 11 a.m. today, Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro
Jerlean Algood, 42
  RAYVILLE - Jerlean Algood, a homemaker, died July 22. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Friday at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at the Royal Blue 
  Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Edward Berry, 82
  WATERPROOF - Edward Berry, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Homes in Ferriday.
Robert James Chandler, Sr., 71
  DETROIT - Robert James Chandler, Sr., a GM employee, died July 21. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. today at the True Light Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at 
  Berry Hill Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home 
  of Winnsboro.
Vena Crow, 90
  FARMERVILLE - Vena Crow, a retired RN, died July 23. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Saturday at Farrar Funeral home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Union Cemetery, 
  Sadie. Visitation is from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Elmer 'Jiggs' Fussell, 53
  URANIA - Elmer "Jiggs" Fussell, a retired welder, died Monday. Visitation 
  is at 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the Riser Funeral Home chapel in Olla. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial is at Beechcreek Cemetery near Olla 
  immediately after the service.
Reginald Hinchliffe, 85
  Reginald Hinchliffe formerly of Mexica, Texas, a retired oil industry account 
  executive, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
LuLu Annie Hise, 96
  FERRIDAY - Lulu Annie Hise, a RN, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. 
  today at Tylertown City Cemetery, Tylertown, under the direction of Young's 
  Funeral Home.
Maggie Jordon, 83
  COLUMBIA - Maggie Jordon, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Eva Martin, 72
  EPPS - Eva Martin, a homemaker, died July 22. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at St. Paul Baptist Church in Epps. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in 
  Epps under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
John F. Parker, 34
  John F. Parker of Monroe died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the 
  Log Town Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Union Baptist Church Cemetery 
  in Bosco under direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lizzie Reeves, 84
  MARION - Lizzie Reeves, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Laurenia W. Ricks, 84
  WISNER - Laurenia W. Ricks, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  today at Riser First National Funeral home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Harris 
  Cemetery in Crowville.
Cloyd Simmons, 74
  Cloyd Simmons of Monroe, a bus driver, died July 23. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Alton. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Alto, 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 
  p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Lillie Wilson, 95
  RAYVILLE - Lillie Wilson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday 
  at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery, Rayville, 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mary Wright, 72
  BASTROP - Mary Wright, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday 
  at New Jerusalem #2 Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery, 
  Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Algood, Jerlean: 11 a.m. Friday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
  Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ferriday assembly of God, Ferriday
  Crow, Vena: 10 a.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Fussell, Elmer 'Jiggs': 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla
  Jordon, Maggie: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia
  Martin, Eva: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps
  Parker, John F.: 2 p.m. today, Log Town Baptist Church, Monroe
  Simmons, Cloyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto
  Wilson, Lillie: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
  Wright, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop
Bobby Berry, 44
  Bobby Berry of Monroe died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rose 
  of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe. 
  Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Ed Y. Berry, 82
  WATERPROOF - Ed Y. Berry, a planter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday 
  at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church in St. Joseph. Burial is at the church cemetery. 
  Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Bettye Ford Campbell, 64
  FARMERVILLE - Bettye Ford Campbell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Minnie D. Chard, 86
  FARMERVILLE - Minnie D. Chard, a Sunshine Biscuit Co. employee, died Tuesday. 
  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar 
  Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Matthew Dodd, infant
  FERRIDAY - Matthew Dodd, infant son of Charles and Gwendolyn Dodd, died Tuesday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Evangel Temple in Ridgecrest. Burial is at Heard 
  Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Barney Lee Hall, Jr., 71
  BASTROP - Barney Lee Hall, Jr., a paper machine operator, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 4 p.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at 
  the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation 
  is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the church.
Donald Walter Henderson, 66
  CHARLOTTE, NC - Donald Walter Henderson, a retired Inland Fisher (Guide) Delphi 
  Division employee, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the Robert D. 
  Loose Funeral Home, Anderson, Indiana. Burial is at the Anderson Memorial Park 
  Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Clara Lee Hinton, 88
  DOYLINE - Clara Lee Hinton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Mt. Zion Cemetery, 
  Clay.
Thomas Wyatt Hixon, infant
  BASKIN - Thomas Wyatt Hixon, son of Neal and Lei Hixon, died Wednesday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral 
  home, Winnsboro.
David L. James, 49
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - David L. James, a maintenance supervisor, died July 23. The 
  funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Rising Sun Baptist Church in Lake Providence. 
  Burial is at Heavenly Rest Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of 
  Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Pearlie M. Jefferson, 81
  WINNSBORO - Pearlie M. Jefferson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Place 
  Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home 
  of Winnsboro.
Moses Johnson, 84
  SHREVEPORT - Moses Johnson, a social investigator, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. today at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial is at Gethesmane 
  Memorial Garden in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral 
  Home, Winnsboro.
Melba M. Oliphant, 79
  VIDALIA - Melba M. Oliphant, a retired Armstrong Tire & Rubber Co. employee, 
  died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, Vidalia. 
  Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is from 
  5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Frances K. Pate, 78
  DOWNSVILLE - Frances K. Pate, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 
  p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Clark 
  Springs Cemetery, Cadesville.
Ronnie Rondon, Jr., 25
  COLUMBIA - Ronnie Rondon, Jr., a laborer, died July 22. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clark. Burial is at St. Paul Church Cemetery, 
  Columbia, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Georgia A. Woodard, 85
  NEWELLTON - Georgia A. Woodard, a farmer, died July 22. The funeral is noon 
  Saturday at the Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, 
  Newellton. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel 
  in Newellton. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Algood, Jerlean: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
  Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday
  Crow, Vena: 10 a.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Henderson, Donald Walter: 1 p.m. today, Robert D. Loose Funeral, Anderson, Ind.
  James, David L.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Jefferson, Pearlie M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St John Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Oliphant, Melba M.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Vidalia
  Martin, Eva: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps
  Pate, Frances K.: 3 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Simmons, Cloyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Monroe
  Woodard, Georgia A.: noon Saturday, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton
  Wright, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop
Bobby Berry, 44
  Bobby Berry of Monroe, a laborer, died July 24. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. 
  today in the Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery.
Mamie Davis, 86
  JONESVILLE - Mamie Davis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral services will 
  be 2 p.m. today at Patton Baptist Church in Jonesville. Visitation will be held 
  until services at the church. Burial will be at Jena Cemetery, Jena.
Patricia Griffin, 23
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Patricia Griffin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation 
  will be 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home chapel. Services will 
  be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Burial will 
  be at Lone Star Cemetery Lake Providence under direction of Harris Funeral Home, 
  Lake Providence.
Roosevelt Harris, 77
  TALLULAH - Roosevelt Harris, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral services 
  will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. . 
  Wake services will be 6-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be at 
  the Mount Cellar Cemetery, Fortune Fork.
Willie James 'Peter' Harris, 63
  CHATHAM - Willie James "Peter" Harris, a laborer, died Monday. Visitation 
  will be 2-4:45 p.m. today at B.E. King Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. 
Earl J. Hendricks
  SHREVEPORT - Earl J. Hendricks, formerly of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood 
  employee, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of 
  Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Thomas Wyatt Hixon, infant
  BASKIN - Thomas Wyatt Hixon, infant son of Neal and Lei Hixon, died Wednesday. 
  Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Union Presbyterian Church near Baskin. Visitation 
  will be 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. 
  
William Charles Jones, 65
  William Charles Jones, 65, of Oak Grove, a farmer, died Thursday. Service will 
  be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove. Burial will follow in the Red 
  Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Katie Maude Lawson, 87
  Katie Maude Lawson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services will 
  be held 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will 
  be 9 a.m. to service time. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.
Joe Moddist Jr., 69
  FARMERVILLE - Joe Moddist Jr., a laborer, died Monday. Services will be 3 p.m. 
  Saturday at Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the 
  Millard Hill Church Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Roy Neal 'Pete' Peters, 52
  COLLINSTON - Roy Neal "Pete" Peters, a Century Ready-Mix employee, 
  died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel. 
  Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps.
Irene Reid, 96
  Irene Reid of Monroe, former advertising manager for The News-Star World and 
  Monroe Realtor, died Wednesday, Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral on Sterlington Road.
Jessie Richards, 55
  Jessie Richards of Monroe, a superintendent at Monroe Housing Authority, died 
  Tuesday. Visitation will be noon-6 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home chapel. Services 
  will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be 
  at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Odessa Dean Smith, 77
  Odessa Dean Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services will be 10 
  a.m. today at LakeShore Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial 
  Park Cemetery.
Robert Lee 'Buster' Terral Jr., 67
  BAYOU L'OURSE - Robert Lee "Buster" Terral Jr., a contractor, died 
  Tuesday. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Farrar Funeral Home chapel, 
  Farmerville. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery near Downsville.
Billie L. Whitford, 77
  Billie L. Whitford of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services will be 
  10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial will 
  be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Berry, Bobby: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
  Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. today, Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday
  Crow, Vena: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Griffin, Patricia: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium, 
  Lake Providence
  Harris, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. today, Chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah
  Harris, Willie James: 1 p.m. today, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham
  James, David L.: 2:30 p.m. today, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Jefferson, Pearlie M.: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Jones, William Charles: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
  Martin, Eva: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps
  Moddist, Joe Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
  Peters, Roy Neal 'Pete,': 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
  Richards, Jessie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
  Simmons, Cloyd: 11 a.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Monroe
  Terral, Robert Lee Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Woodard, Georgia A.: noon today, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton
  Wright, Mary: 11 a.m. today, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop
Mercedes Alexis Anderson, infant
  TALLULAH - Mercedes Alexis Anderson, infant daughter of Derrick Anderson and 
  Stacey Stewart, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the 
  direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Mamie Lee Taylor Anding, 84
  Mamie Lee Taylor Anding of West Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial 
  is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Robert Curtis Andrews, 86
  FARMERVILLE - Robert Curtis Andrews, a retired maintenance foreman, died Friday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Farmerville United Methodist Church, Farmerville. 
  Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial 
  is at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, El Dorado, Ark.
Loyd Barton, 86
  WINNSBORO - Loyd Barton, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Carl Wayne Bennett, 86
  OAK GROVE - Carl Wayne Bennett, a retailer, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. 
  Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, 
  Oak Grove.
Eloise G. Cann, 90
  Eloise G. Cann of Monroe, a retired school teacher for the Monroe City Schools, 
  died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Margie Lea Creel, 75
  JONESVILLE - Margie Lea Creel, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 
  a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Heard 
  Cemetery, Manifest.
Amaranique De'Sean Harrington, infant
  BASTROP - Amaranique De'Sean Harrington, infant son of Tiana Harrington and 
  Jason Sean Wilson, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the 
  direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Jessie Hopkins, 65
  OAK GROVE - Jessie Hopkins, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today 
  at Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 
  Terry, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
George D. Norman, 62
  RUSTON - George D. Norman, a mechanic, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday 
  at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at 
  the church. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of 
  Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
James Michael Oxley, 53
  JONESVILLE - James Michael Oxley, a Vietnam veteran, died Thursday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Margaret Perot, 85
  Margaret Perot of West Monroe, a restaurant worker, died Thursday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 
  a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Mary Rawls, 87
  Mary Rawls of West Monroe, a food service manager, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is 8 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at 
  Luna Assembly Cemetery, Luna.
Theo Slack, infant
  RAYVILLE - Theo Slack, infant son of Sharon Slack and Theodore Jerome Edwards, 
  died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals 
  by McFarland, Monroe.
Hazel Smith, 84
  BERNICE - Hazel Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today 
  at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service 
  time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.
Logan Carlo 'Bill' Taylor Sr., 80
  Logan Carlo 'Bill' Taylor Sr. of Monroe, a retired major with the Monroe Police 
  Department, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Laura Thompson, 93
  CHICAGO - Laura Thompson, a homemaker, formerly of Lake Providence, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial 
  is at New Light Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral 
  Home, Lake Providence.