Obituaries June 2000
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer



Thursday, June 1, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0277 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Albritton, Dennis Wayne: 10 a.m. Friday, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice.
Frost, Mattie Lou: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Hannibal, Kenneth Elgin: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Harper, David "Shag": 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
Sandifer, Lois Morehead: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.

W. L. 'Buster' Caldwell, 87
RUSTON - W. L. "Buster" Caldwell, a retired principal, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Harmony Chapel Cemetery.

Rose Anna Ceasar, 59
Rose Anna Ceasar of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

J. D. Collins, 72
CROWVILLE - J. D. Collins, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Levi Davis, 79
CALHOUN - Levi Davis, a retired Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Hart Hover, 91
Dorothy Hart Hover of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jamarvation Jackson, 4
Jamarvation Jackson of Monroe, a student, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frank Jones, 74
RAYVILLE - Frank Jones, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leadora Jones, 90
BERNICE - Leadora Jones, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lonis Jones, 55
WINNSBORO - Lonis Jones, a construction worker, died Tuesday. The funeral was held Wednesday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro.

Bobbie Riley, 66
LAMARQUE, Texas - Bobbie Riley, formerly of Marion, a retired laborer, died May 25. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at St. Paul #1 Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lena Sanders, 84
TALLULAH - Lena Sanders, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

George M. Sykes, Jr., 75
DUMAS, Ark. - George Mack Sykes Jr. died May 25. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Dumas. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday at Cloudy Creek Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is Friday at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Moses Wright, 62
Moses Wright of West Monroe, a City of Monroe employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.



Friday, June 2, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Albritton, Dennis Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice.
Ceasar, Rose Anna: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Collins, J. D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Jones, Leadora: 2 p.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice.
Riley, Bobbie: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion.

Essie B. Badger, 73
Essie B. Badger of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gladys Brooks, 58
TALLULAH - Gladys Brooks, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah. A wake service is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Wilbur 'Buster' Caldwell, 87
RUSTON - Wilbur Lamar "Buster" Caldwell, a retired assistant superintendent of schools for Lincoln Parish, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Harmony Chapel Cemetery, Hico, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Olga Carter, 89
ALEXANDRIA - Olga Carter, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Levi Davis, 71
CALHOUN - Levi Davis, a retired Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Wednesday. 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 Roselawn Cemetery.

Madie Lee Evans, 89
FARMERVILLE - Madie Lee Evans, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Sweet Lily Primitive Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Sherman W. Gibson, 81
Sherman W. Gibson of West Monroe, a heavy equipment mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Nellie Mae Graham, 74
DUBACH - Nellie Mae Graham, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Unionville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Joyce Anita Grayson, 66
Joyce Anita Grayson of Monroe, an L.P.N., died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mirthiel L. Hale, 83
Mirthiel L. Hale, a retired Air Force recruiter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Charlotte A. Harvey, 65
Charlotte A. Harvey of West Monroe, a retired American Airlines employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Hart Hover, 91
Dorothy Hart Hover of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

KiJaunda B. Hudson, 46
SIMSBORO - KiJaunda Butler Hudson, a cashier, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Odis Ray Murray, 56
ST. ROSE - Odis Ray Murray, a retired crane operator, died Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James D. Rockett, 67
MARION - James D. Rockett, a buyer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bernice 'Bea' Yeates, 78
TALLULAH - Bernice "Bea" Scott Yeates, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery.



Saturday, June 3, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Badger, Essie B.: 11 a.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brooks, Gladys: 1 p.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Ceasar, Rose Anna: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe."
Collins, J.D.: 1 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Evans, Madie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Sweet Lily Primitive Baptist Church, Marion.
Graham, Nellie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Unionville.
Hale, Mirthiel L.: 10 a.m. today, Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Hudson, KiJaunda Butler: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Yeates, Bernice "Bea" Scott: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Tallulah.

Olga Carter, 89
ALEXANDRIA - Olga Carter, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday, with wake service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Janetta Marie Collins, 58
Janetta Marie Collins, an assembly line worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Katie Hester Fisher, 89
Katie Hester Fisher of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Allen Albert Gee Jr., 47
COLLINSTON - Allen Albert Gee Jr., a technician, died Thursday. Memorial service is 2 p.m. today at The Upper Room Church, Bastrop, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Oma Grossley, 58
Oma Grossley of Monroe, a city of Monroe employee, died May 31. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jamarvation D. Jackson, 4
Jamarvation D. Jackson, a student, died May 30. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frank Jones, 74
BASTROP - Frank Jones, a retired foreman, died May 30. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is at Trousdale Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maxwell H. Parker, 84
Maxwell H. Parker of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Lena Sanders, 84
TALLULAH - Lena Sanders, a homemaker, died May 30. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Williana Thompson, 67
Williana Thompson of Monroe, a restaurant worker, died May 31. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Moses Wright, 62
Moses Wright of West Monroe, a city of Monroe employee, died May 27. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.



Sunday, June 4, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carter, Olga: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Collins, Janetta Marie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Jones, Frank: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Thompson, Williana: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.

Margaret Alexander, 79
Margaret Alexander of Monroe, a retired sales representative, died Friday. Private family services are scheduled at Boone Funeral Home chapel, Bossier City.

Rodney G. Ballard, 62
BASKIN - Rodney G. Ballard, a pipeline inspector, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Charles Barr, 78
Charles Barr of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

E.J. Buchanan, 93
WINNFIELD - E.J. Buchanan, the former owner and operator of Winn Cash Grocery, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. until noon Monday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Garden of Memories, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Gene F. Gee, 74
BONITA - Gene F. Gee, the owner of Save-Way Grocery in Bonita, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Walnut Lake Cemetery, Dumas, Ark.

Eugene F. Hicks, 83
MARION - Eugene F. Hicks, a retired timber spotter, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Roark Cemetery, near Marion.

Lorena Pettit McCoy, 83
Lorena Pettit McCoy of West Monroe, a secretary, died Saturday. Private family services are scheduled for Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Leon Nichols, 71
LARTO - Leon Nichols, a retired owner of Nichols Grocery in Larto, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Larto Pentecostal Church, Larto. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Nichols Cemetery, Larto, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Eros M. Whitsel, 79
RIDGECREST - Eros M. Whitsel, a telephone operator at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Natchez, Miss., died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Ogdon Cemetery, near Liddieville.

Texana Joy Whittington, 95
JENA - Texana Joy Whittington, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel Inc., Jena. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart.



Monday, June 5, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ballard, Rodney G.: 11 a.m. today Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.
Buchanan, E.J.: 2 p.m. today First Presbyterian Church, Winnfield
Carter, Olga: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Collins, Janetta Marie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Gee, Gene F.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Jones, Frank: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
McCoy, Lorena Pettit: today, private family services
Thompson, Williana: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.

Charles Barr, 78
Charles Barr of West Monroe, a retired cost accountant for Riverwood International, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Vernice C. Batchelor, 83
TALLULAH - Vernice Culbertson Batchelor, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah. Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Holley Springs Cemetery, Coushatta, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Wanda Williams Calton, 80
COLUMBIA - Wanda Williams Calton, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Olga A. Carter, 89
ALEXANDRIA - Olga A. Carter, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Howard Truett McCarty, 88
RUSTON - Howard Truett McCarty, a retired accountant, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Dorothy Ruth McKnight, 73
DELHI - Dorothy Ruth McKnight, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Maxwell H. Parker, 84
|Maxwell H. Parker of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 11:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. today at St. Rest Cemetery, Dubach.



Tuesday, June 6, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Barr, Charles: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Collins, Janetta Marie: 2 p.m. today, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Jones, Frank: 1 p.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
McKnight, Dorothy Ruth: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Thompson, Williana: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.

Grady Ross Black, 83
JONESBORO - Grady Ross Black died Sunday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mineva Buie, 59
Mineva Buie of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wanda Williams Calton, 80
COLUMBIA - Wanda Williams Carlton, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Ansley Hall Colvin Jr., 88
JONESBORO - Ansley Hall Colvin Jr., an editor, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Willis O. Frith Jr., 70
RAYVILLE - Willis O. Frith Jr., a retired service station attendant, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Oma R. Grossley, 58
Oma R. Grossley, a city of Monroe employee, died May 31. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.

Verna Eloise Guerriero, 92
Verna Eloise Guerriero, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Clara Harris, 74
TALLULAH - Clara Harris, a homemaker, died May 31. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Standard Haynes, 50
RAYVILLE - Standard Haynes, a laborer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Cary Wendell Hughes, 34
PINEVILLE - Cary Wendell Hughes, a construction worker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Alexandria. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. under service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Memory Lawn Cemetery, Natchitoches.

Jennifer Renee Rice, 29
BATON ROUGE - Jennifer Renee Rice, a waitress, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Estes Roach, 80
BASTROP - William Estes Roach, a retired trimmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Lena Sanders, 84
TALLULAH - Lena Sanders, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Rev. William Sanders, 73
RAYVILLE - Rev. William Sanders, a minister, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

J.T. Sanderson, 78
ST. JOSEPH - J.T. Sanderson, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Ezekiel Shephard, 86
Ezekiel Shephard of West Monroe, a maintenance worker, died June 3. The funeral is noon Saturday at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Chatham.

Russell Wactor, 61
CROWVILLE - Russell Wactor, a retired brick mason, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lamar Baptist Church near Delhi. Visitation is 4 p.m. today until service time Wednesday at the church. Burial is at Lamar Church Cemetery under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Charles Wayne Williams, 40
BONITA - Charles Wayne Williams, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nell Sizemore Zuber, 70
HOUSTON, TEXAS - Nell Sizemore Zuber, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.



Wednesday, June 7, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Barr, Charles: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Grossley, Oma R.: 2 p.m. today, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harris,Clara: 1:30 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hughes, Cary Wendell: 2 p.m. Thursday, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Alexandria.
Roach, William Estes: 11 a.m. today, Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Shephard, Ezekiel: noon Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Thompson, Williana: 2 p.m. today, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wactor, Russell: 10 a.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church near Delhi.

Nora Lee King Boddie, 71
RUSTON - Nora Lee King Boddie, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Jonah B. Borland, 28
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Jonah B. Borland, a serviceman, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is at Ansley Cemetery, Ansley.

Kenneth Eugene Brown, 42
TALLULAH - Kenneth Eugene Brown, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Gordon E. Davis, 73
RAYVILLE - Gordon E. Davis, an oil field industry worker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Helen Yerger May, 83
TALLULAH - Helen Yerger May, a retired kindergarten and day-care- center owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Tallulah Presbyterian Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery.

Jennifer Rene Rice, 29
BATON ROUGE - Jennifer Rene Rice, a waitress, died Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Helen Lee Woodruff, 71
DELHI - Helen Lee Woodruff, a retired cook, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.



Thursday, June 8, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Barr, Charles: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Boddie, Nora Lee King: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Borland, Jonah B.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Hughes, Cary Wendell: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Alexandria.
May, Helen Yerger: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah Presbyterian Church, Tallulah.
Rice, Jennifer Rene: 2 p.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Shephard, Ezekiel: noon Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Alfred Hugo Ainsworth, 89
JENA ­ Alfred Hugo Ainsworth, a carpenter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery, Jena.

Faye Bailey, 67
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - Faye Bailey formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died June 4. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Graveside service is noon today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Charles Lee Barr, 78
Charles Lee Barr of West Monroe, a cost accountant, died June 3. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Andrea L. Bass, 15
WISNER - Andrea L. Bass, a student, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at South Central Baptist Church near Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mineva Buie, 59
Mineva Buie of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 2. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mary Gross Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Katie Elizabeth Cain, 62
FERRIDAY ­ Katie Elizabeth Cain, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Shady Acres Cemetery near Ferriday.

Johnny B. Coleman, 52
Johnny B. Coleman of Monroe, a custodian, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Darien Dejuan Early, 26
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Darien Dejuan Early died June 3. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Homer. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Homer.

Verna Eloise Guerriero, 92
Verna Eloise Clark Guerriero of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Standard Haynes, 60
RAYVILLE - Standard Haynes, a laborer, died June 3. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Clarence Eugene Leath, 77
Clarence Eugene "GeBe" Leath of Monroe, a retired conductor of Missouri Pacific, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gerald Keith McDowell, 38
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Gerald Keith McDowell, a construction worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Trahan Mortuary, Pensacola, Fla.

Emma Beatrice New, 73
NEW ALBANY, Miss. - Emma Beatrice New, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died June 4. The funeral was 11 a.m. Wednesday at United Funeral Service chapel, New Albany, Miss. Burial was at Glenfield Memorial Park Cemetery.

Johnnie Mae Roberts, 62
CROWVILLE - Johnnie Mae Brannin Roberts, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Lena Sanders, 84
TALLULAH - Lena Sanders, a homemaker, died May 30. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

The Rev. William Sanders, 70
RAYVILLE - The Rev. William Sanders, a minister, died June 4. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Holly Ridge Cemetery, Rayville.

Mary R. Spencer, 62
WINNSBORO - Mary R. Spencer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lois Tucker, 76
VIDALIA - Lois Tucker, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p. m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Charles Wayne Williams, 40
BONITA - Charles Wayne Williams, a farmer, died June 3. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Friday, June 9, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Buie, Mineva: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mary Gross Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cain, Katie Elizabeth: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Early, Darien Dejuan: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Homer.
Guerriero, Verna Eloise Clark: 2 p.m. today, St. Matthews Catholic Church Cemetery, Monroe.
Haynes, Standard: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.
Sanders, Lena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps.
Sanders, The Rev. William: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shephard, Ezekiel: 12 p.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Spencer, Mary R.: 1 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Williams, Charles Wayne: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita.

Asa I. Albright Jr., 85
Asa I. Albright Jr. of West Monroe, a retired service station owner, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 3 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Julia Anderson Bassett, 80
DALLAS, Texas - Julia Bernice Anderson Bassett formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lucien A. Branch Sr., 88
Lucien Albert Branch Sr. of Monroe, a retired general adjuster, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kenneth E. Brown, 42
TALLULAH - Kenneth Eugene Brown, a farmer, died June 2. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Cellar Baptist Church, Fortune Fork. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oak Wood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Demerrius Ja'Von Chocklin, infant
DELHI - Demerrius Ja'Von Chocklin, infant son of Toccuora Clay and Derrick Chocklin, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Johnny B. Coleman, 52
Johnny B. Coleman of Monroe, a University of Louisiana at Monroe employee, died June 5. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery.

Fred Decatur, 90
Fred Decatur of Monroe, a manager, died June 5. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.

George W. Hendricks, 64
FARMERVILLE - George W. Hendricks, a retired construction worker, died June 3. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be in the Farmerville City Cemetery.

Ethel A. Hobbs, 89
Ethel A. Hobbs of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Tuesday. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery.

Jerusha Jacobs, 83
Jerusha Jacobs of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cora Lee Lenoir, 90
RAYVILLE - Cora Lee Lenoir, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at St. Dee Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Maloy McManus, 87
BASTROP - Maloy McManus, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Colen L. Riley, 94
FARMERVILLE - Colen L. Riley, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Elmwood Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Lake Providence Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marvin Ward, 79
BASTROP - Marvin Ward, a retired contractor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at First Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery.

Hulen B. Warren Sr., 84
SIMSBORO - Hulen B. Warren Sr., a construction electrician, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Memorial United Methodist Church, Simsboro. Burial is at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Willard White, 62
FARMERVILLE - Willard White, a logger, died June 5. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at Gumspring Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Helen Lee Woodruff, 71
DELHI - Helen Lee Woodruff, a retired cook, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. ­ 6 p.m. Saturday at McFarland Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at St. John Cemetery, Delhi.

Eddie Wray, 64
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Eddie Wray, a laborer, died May 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.



Saturday, June 10, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Kenneth Eugene: 11 a.m. today, Mount Cellar Baptist Church, Fortune Fork.
Buie, Mineva: 1 p.m. today, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Coleman, Johnny B.: 1 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe.
Decatur, Fred: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe.
Early, Darien Dejuan: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Homer.
Haynes, Standard: 2:30 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.
Hendricks, George W.: 11 a.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Lenoir, Cora Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Sanders, Lena: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps.
Sanders, The Rev. William: 2 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shephard, Ezekiel: 12 p.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Ward, Marvin: 11 a.m. today, First Church of God, Bastrop.
White, Willard: 2 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Williams, Charles Wayne: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita.
Woodruff, Helen Lee: 1 p.m. Sunday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Wray, Eddie: 1 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence.

Cecil Case, 89
Cecil Case of West Monroe, a welder, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.

J. T. Cooper, 73
BASTROP - J.T. Cooper, a retired hardware salesman, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Thelma Ellis, 83
Thelma Ellis of Monroe, a retired teacher, died June 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Miracle Nicole Gray, infant
STERLINGTON - Miracle Nicole Gray, infant daughter of Harvey and Maxie Gray, died Wednesday. Graveside service is 9 a.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charlie Gunn Jr., 78
Charlie Gunn Jr. of Monroe, a supervisor, died June 7. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert 'Hub' Hall, 82
WINNFIELD - Robert "Hub" Hall, a railroad employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenville Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarence.

Jessie Mae Harper, 78
SYKESVILLE, Md - Jessie Mae Harper formerly of West Monroe, a retail manager, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jerry David Haynes, 60
Jerry David Haynes of West Monroe, a hardware salesman at Sears, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant.

Opal Helen Held, 87
Opal Helen Held of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 31. Memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Nettie Tillman, 66
Nettie Tillman of Monroe, a beautician, died June 8. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Union Hill Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.



Sunday, June 11, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ellis, Thelma: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Gunn Jr., Charlie: 11 a.m. Monday, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tillman, Nettie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Woodruff, Helen Lee: 1 p.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.

Ollie Bearden, 74
PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Ollie Bearden, a retired craftsman, died May 25. A memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Eddie Wayne Boyd, 44
Eddie Wayne Boyd of West Monroe died Friday. A graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery, Vixen, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

J.T. Cooper, 73
BASTROP - J.T. Cooper, a retired hardware salesman, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Demerrius Ja'Von Chocklin, infant
DELHI - Demerrius Ja'Von Chocklin, infant son of Toccura Clay and Derrick Chocklin, died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Monday at McFarland Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial arrangements are incomplete.

Laveda Blackshear Custer, 78
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Laveda Blackshear Custer, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Cemetery, Georgetown, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Helen May Hammond, 92
BASTROP - Helen May Hammond, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Monroe.

Levon Jones, 72
COLUMBIA - Levon Jones, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Myrtle Maloy McManus, 87
BASTROP - Myrtle Maloy McManus a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Greer Cemetery, near Rayville.

Herbert Lee Rachal, 73
TROUT - Herbert Lee Rachel, a clerk with the Louisiana Central State Hospital of Pineville, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Hurricane Creek Cemetery, Trout.

Keith Richardson, 59
Keith Richardson of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Friday. A memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Ruth Russell, 90
DELHI - Ruth Russell, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Harmony Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.



Monday, June 12, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Chocklin, Demerrius Ja'Von: 10:30 a.m. today, McFarland Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Custer, Laveda Blackshear: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Zion Cemetery, Georgetown,
Ellis, Thelma: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Gunn Jr., Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hammond, Helen May: 10 a.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop
Tillman, Nettie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe.

Jessie Mae Harper, 78
SYKESVILLE, Md. - Jessie Mae Harper, a retired retail manager with Sears Roebuck, formerly of West Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elsie Cooper 'Big Mama' Johnson, 78
Elsie Cooper "Big Mama" Johnson of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Morgan R. Kidd, 61
Morgan R. Kidd of Monroe, a retired associate professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

G.P. Knox Jr., 66
JONESVILLE - G.P. Knox Jr., a craftsman, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Earl McWright Sr., 94
WINNFIELD - Earl McWright Sr., an insurance agent, died Wednesday. The funeral is 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 Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield.

Harold B. Summarell, 77
BONITA - Harold B. Summarell, a self-employed worker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Zachary Cemetery, Jones.

Calvin Reeves, 79
MANY - Calvin Reeves, a retired assistant manager at Continental Carbon, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gertrude Simonton, 75
RUSTON - Gertrude Simonton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.



Tuesday, June 13, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Custer, Laveda Blackshear: 2 p.m. today, Zion Cemetery, Georgetown,
Ellis, Thelma: 1 p.m. today, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Summarell, Harold B.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Richard Eugene Dyer, 65
Richard Eugene Dyer of Monroe, a manager, died Saturday. A memorial service is scheduled for 6 p.m. today at Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles Ray Foshee, 54
BASTROP - Charles Ray Foshee died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Harold Hamburg, 75
Harold Hamburg of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ronnie Johnson, 56
RUSTON - Ronnie Johnson, manager of Ivan Smith Furniture in Ruston, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Henry Jones Jr., 51
FLINT, Mich. - Henry Jones Jr., formerly of Wisner, died Friday. The funeral is noon Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Verner Eugene Kindrix Jr., infant
BASTROP - Verner Eugene Kindrix Jr., infant son of Rebecca and Verner Eugene Kindrix, Sr., died Saturday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Beulah Cemetery, under the direction Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Charles E. Moore, 67
DELHI - Charles E. Moore, a self-employed businessman, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Ola Lee Pyle Raborn, 92
MAGNOLIA, Ark. - Ola Lee Pyle Raborn, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethelem Baptist Church, Magnolia. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Lewis Funeral Home chapel, Magnolia, Arkansas. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calvin Reeveas, 79
MANY - Calvin Reeveas, a plant foreman, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Gertrude Simonton, 75
RUSTON - Gertrude Simonton, a retired educator, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery.

Annie Muriel Smith, 68
BERNICE - Annie Muriel Smith, a retired sales representative, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Matilda Smith, 86
RICHWOOD - Matilda Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Hwy. 165, Richwood. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Myrtis G. Smith, 88
ROCKY BRANCH - Myrtis G. Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Roy Lee Standifer, 49
Roy Lee Standifer of Monroe, a production supervisor, died Saturday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Alto.

Baby Girl Starks, infant
Baby Girl Starks, infant daughter of Anntonette M. Starks of Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Nettie Tillman, 66
Nettie Tillman of Monroe, a beautician, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Union Hill Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rosie L. Washington, 82
Rosie L. Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Juddie Woods, 53
Juddie Woods of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ethel Wright, 85
DELHI - Ethel Wright, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is noon Wednesday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Wednesday, June 14, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Jones Jr., Henry: 12 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Kindrix Jr., Verner Eugene: 10 a.m. Thursday, Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Raborn, Ola Lee Pyle: 2 p.m. today, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Magnolia, Arkansas.
Smith, Matilda: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165, Richwood.
Washington, Rosie L.: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wright, Ethel: noon today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.

Andrew Bias, 87
Andrew Bias of Monroe, a retired funeral home worker, died June 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Rayville.

Willie B. Clement, 81
Willie B. Clement of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Johnnie Dorsey, 74
RAYVILLE - Johnnie Dorsey, a retired veterinarian, died June 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Virginia Fields, 84
Mary Virginia Fields of West Monroe, a retired piano teacher, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Charles Ray Foshee, 54
BASTROP - Charles Ray Foshee, owner and operator of Charles' Mobile Home Service, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Collinston. Graveside service is 4 p.m. today at Pine Hill Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Antonio R. Hamilton, 35
HOUSTON, Texas - Antonio R. Hamilton formerly of Tallulah, a laborer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Robert Lewis Henderson, 85
JONESBORO - Robert Lewis Henderson, a maintenance technician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ronald W. Johnson, 57
RUSTON - Ronald W. "Ronnie" Johnson, a store manager for Ivan Smith Furniture in Ruston, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Burial is at Fellowship United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hineston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Dr. Morgan R. Kidd, 61
Dr. Morgan R. Kidd of Monroe, a retired professor of chemistry at University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tywanna T. Lowentritt, 51
WINNSBORO - Tywanna Tullos Lowentritt, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

The Rev. Robert McDonald Jr., 75
WINNSBORO - The Rev. Robert E. McDonald Jr., a minister, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Graveside service is 3 p.m. Thursday at New Augusta Cemetery, New Augusta, Miss.

James McNeal Sr., 62
James McNeal Sr. of West Monroe, a beverage distributor employee, died June 12. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Christopher Poole, infant
JONESVILLE - Christopher Brody Poole, infant son of Byron and Letitia Poole, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Lee Roy Standifer, 49
Lee Roy Standifer of Monroe, a production supervisor, died June 10. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Alto.

Jason Thornton, 18
TALLULAH - Jason Thornton, a student, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.



Thursday, June 15, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bias, Andrew: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Jones Jr., Henry: 12 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Kindrix Jr., Verner Eugene: 10 a.m. today, Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.
McNeal Sr., James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Smith, Matilda: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165, Richwood.
Standifer, Lee Roy: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Gurvis E. Barron, 92
FARMERVILLE ó Gurvis E. Barron, a retired Union Parish tax assessor, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Grover C. Beaube, 67
WINNSBORO ó Grover C. Beaube, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at South Central Cemetery near Wisner.

Michael E. Buggs, 53
WINNFIELD ó Michael E. Buggs, a lumber company employee, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30-10 a.m. Friday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery.

Johnny Dorsey, 74
RAYVILLE ó Johnny Dorsey, a veterinarian's assistant, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Walter Thomas Graves Jr., 74
Walter Thomas Graves Jr. of West Monroe, a millwright inspector, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Penola Harvey Gregory, 75
Penola Harvey Gregory of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Graveside service is 3 p.m. today at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.

Antonio Hamilton, 35
HOUSTON ó Antonio Hamilton formerly of Tallulah, a factory worker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Augusta Mae Haygood, 89
McCOMB, Miss. ó Augusta Mae Haygood, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until service time Friday at the church. Burial is at Boothe Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jerusha Jacobs, 83
Jerusha Jacobs of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died June 8. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Elsie Johnson, 77
Elsie Johnson of West Monroe, an licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. The funeral is 9 a.m. today at Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leneva Jones, 43
Leneva Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Earline Perkins, 80
Earline Perkins of West Monroe, a silk finisher, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Allie Maurice Powell, 71
JONESVILLE ó Allie Maurice Powell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

J.C. Sullivan, 83
LAKE PROVIDENCE ó J.C. Sullivan, a laborer, died June 8. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at St. Mary Church Cemetery.

Jason Thornton, 18
TALLULAH ó Jason Thornton, a student, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery.

Elijah Watkins, 97
Elijah Watkins of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at J. S. Clark Cemetery.

W. H. Williams, 79
WINNSBORO ó W. H. Williams, a retired grocery store owner, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Harvest Christian Center near Gilbert. Visitation is today at the church until time of service. Burial is at Shady Grove Cemetery near Jigger under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Friday, June 16, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Buggs, Michael E.: 11 a.m. today, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield.
Dorsey, Johnnie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hamilton, Antonio: 11 a.m. today, Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Haygood, Augusta Mae: 10 a.m. today, Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg.
Jacobs, Jerusha: 11 a.m. today, St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jones Jr., Henry: 12 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jones, Leneva: 2 p.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
McNeal Sr., James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Perkins, Earline: 2 p.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Smith, Matilda: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Hwy.165, Richwood.
Standifer, Lee Roy: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Sullivan, J.C.: 1 p.m. today, Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.
Thornton, Jason: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Watkins, Elijah: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Willie B. Clement, 81
Willie B. Clement of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

Marcia White Conner, 47
CROSSETT, Ark. ó Marcia White Conner, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Preston Truette Deville, 60
JONESVILLE ó Preston Truette Deville, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church, Larto. Burial is at Nichols Cemetery, Larto, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Maggie Lee Evans, 86
LISBON ó Maggie Lee Evans, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Beech Hill Baptist Church, Lisbon. Wake service is 7-8 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Krishena Chavon Fite, 13
CHICAGO, Ill. ó Krishena Chavon Fite, a student, died June 8. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Graveside service and burial is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.

Harold Hamburg, 75
Harold Hamburg of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Dudley Hardy Sr., 77
JONESBORO ó Dudley Hardy Sr., a railroad inspector, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Minden. Visitation is 5 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Minden.

James Barrett Jones, 86
BASTROP ó James Barrett Jones, a retired autobody repairman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Miller Malone Jr., 81
HOMER ó Miller Malone Jr., a retired pulpwood hauler, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Homer. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Cleo Belle Marco, 84
TALLULAH ó Cleo Belle Marco, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Grace Gwendalene Richey, 72
ALEXANDER, Ark. ó Grace Gwendalene Richey, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Unity Cemetery, Darnell.

Siggie Rushing, 71
HOMER ó Siggie Rushing, a supervisor at Wal-Mart, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Homer. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Annie B. Staples, 79
JONESBORO ó Annie B. Staples, a teacher, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Christopher David Toms, 17
WINNFIELD ó Christopher David Toms, a bricklayer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Juddie Woods, 53
Juddie Woods of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Alto.



Saturday, June 17, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Dorsey, Johnnie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Evans, Maggie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Beech Hill Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Fite, Krishena Chavon: 2 p.m. today, Zion Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.
Hamburg, Harold: 2 p.m. today, Mount Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hardy, Dudley: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Minden.
Jones Jr., Henry: 12 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jones, Leneva: 2 p.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Malone Jr., Miller: 2 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Homer.
McNeal Sr., James: 11 a.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Perkins, Earline: 2 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Rushing, Siggie: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Homer.
Smith, Matilda: 1 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, U.S.165, Richwood.
Standifer, Lee Roy: 2:30 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Thornton, Jason: 1 p.m. today, First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Watkins, Elijah: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Woods, Juddie: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.

Ella Elizabeth Ates, 72
FREDERICK, Md. ó Ella Elizabeth Ates, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hodge Cemetery, Hodge.

Gurvis Elton Barron, 92
FARMERVILLE ó Gurvis Elton Barron, a retired tax assessor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Donald Ray Brown, 48
Donald Ray Brown of Monroe, a groundskeeper, died June 14. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.

Eloise Clark, 75
WINNSBORO ó Eloise Clark, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Fish Bayou Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Visitation is at the church until service time. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Marcia Conner, 47
CROSSETT, Ark. ó Marcia Conner formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Monday at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.

Merle Virginia Copeland, 86
Merle Virginia Copeland of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mabel Evans, 100
Mabel Evans of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

R. L. Evans, 86
R. L. Evans of West Monroe, a retired equipment operator, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Debra Ann Garland, 41
Debra Ann Garland of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zella Gates Hancock, 90
Zella Gates Hancock of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

James Reginal Harper, 62
OAK GROVE ó James Reginal Harper, a carpenter, died Thursday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Kathleen Hutson, 67
FARMERVILLE ó Kathleen Hutson, a ConAgra employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville.

Bobby L. Jones, 61
WINNFIELD ó Bobby L. Jones, a machine operator, died June 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30-10 a.m. at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery.

Lela Mae Laird, 80
DELHI ó Lela Mae Laird, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Church of God near Darnell. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial is at Unity Cemetery near Darnell under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Annie Baye Staples, 79
JONESBORO ó Annie Baye Staples, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Zion Rest Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lottie Moore Thornhill, 88
Lottie Moore Thornhill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Janice Dianne Walton, 49
CHIRENO, Texas ó Janice Dianne Walton, a homemaker, died June 14. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.



Sunday, June 18, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Laird, Lela Mae: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Church of God near Darnell.

Charles E. Giger, 64
Charles E. Giger of West Monroe, a courier, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Baptist Church cemetery, West Monroe.

Margrith A. Nastasi, 68
Margrith A. Nastasi of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Nell Rose Roark, 92
Nell Rose Roark of Bakin, a retired school teacher, died Saturday.Visitation is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Other arrangements were incomplete Saturday.

Wanda Alice Smith West, 73
Wanda Alice Smith West of Farmerville, a retired state employee, died Saturday. Arrangements were incomplete with Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville directing.



Monday, June 19, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Donald Ray: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Conner, Marcia: 10 a.m. today, Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.

Madie Mills Brimberry, 84
Madie Mills Brimberry of Monroe, a former teacher, died Saturday. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation will be from noon until service time today at the funeral home.

Marcia Conner, 47
CROSSETT, Ark. ó Marcia Conner, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today at the Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Debra Ann Garland, 41
Debra Ann Garland of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Frankie L. 'Tank' McIntosh, 51
CALHOUN ó Frankie L. "Tank" McIntosh, the owner of Tank's Place, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nell Mock Roark, 92
BASKIN ó Nell Mock Roark, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the Mock Family Cemetery, Baskin. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Lottie Moore Thornhill, 88
Lottie Moore Thornhill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Garden, West Monroe. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

Wanda Alice Smith West, 73
Wanda Alice Smith West, 73, of Farmerville, a retired state employee, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Union Baptist Church near Spearsville. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.



Tuesday, June 20, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
West, Wanda Alice Smith: 10 a.m. today at Mt. Union Baptist Church near Spearsville

Alberta Anderson, 86
Alberta Anderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Burlingham, 83
Mary Burlingham of Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lela Carroll, 101
GILBERT óLela Carroll, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Viola Marie Patrick, 19
LEESVILLE ó Viola Marie Patrick, a student, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Leesville.

Nimocks F. 'Nick' Price, 81
WINNFIELD ó Nimocks F. "Nick" Price, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Pine Hill Cemetery, Olla.

Curtis Roy, 63
Curtis Roy of West Monroe, a project engineer with the Highway Department, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Family Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Garden, West Monroe.

Robert L. Smith, 85
FROGGY BOTTOM ó Robert L. Smith, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Thomas, 62
LEESVILLE ó Dorothy Thomas, a cook, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Leesville.

Rosetta Thornton, 79
Rosetta Thornton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Frank Walters, 69
FERRIDAY ó Frank Walters, a truck driver, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Eunice Stewart Wise, 99
FOREST ó Eunice Stewart Wise, a teacher at Forest Elementary School, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.



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