Obituaries June 2005
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer

June 1, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. GEORGE MILFORD CAMPBELL, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. George Milford Campbell, Sr., 79, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Private graveside service will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Campbell was born October 14, 1925 in West Monroe, LA and passed away May 31, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Campbell served during World War II in the United States Army as a motorcycle scout for General George Patton's Second Armored Division. After his service in U.S. Army, he enlisted in U.S. Navy and was a Second Lt. in the Louisiana National Guard . After serving in the military George earned a B.A. degree and worked as an insurance agent. Survivors are his wife, Alice Ticheli Campbell; four children: Sgt. George M. Campbell, Jr. and wife Norma, Doug G. Campbell and wife Lauren, Geralyn A. Campbell Rue and husband Eric, Jeanne R. Campbell Harrigan; sister: Nevelyn Willis; brother: Bob Campbell; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to D.A.V.-Van Fund c/o Gary Littleton-106 Butler St. West Monroe, LA. 71291. A special thanks to staff and doctors at Overton-Brooks VA Medical Center, Monroe VA Clinic, Dr. Carla Trettin and Louisiana Extended Care Hospital at Glenwood.
Family to receive friends from 9:30 AM until service time Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the funeral home.

FELSON RAYMOND DRISKILL
Owens Memorial Chapel - Ruston, LA.
Funeral services for Felson Raymond Driskill, age 74, of Ruston will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Rock Corner Baptist Church in Dubach with the Rev. Charles Harlon officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mr. Driskill was born in Bienville on April 16, 1931 to James Benjamin and May Adair Driskill. He died May 30, 2005 in Ruston after a lengthy illness.
He was a member of Rock Corner Baptist Church and he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife Aleen Driskill; four children: John W. Driskill and wife Karen of Mineral Springs, Matt Driskill and wife Kaye of Spearsville, Dorothy Stevenson and husband Robert (Buddy) of Ruston, and Kacee Driskill of Ruston; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Driskill was preceded in death by his son Felson R. Driskill, Jr. as well as his parents.
Pallbearers will be Clint Driskill, Chris Robbins, Rocky Robbins, David Harrison, Steve Putman, and Jeremy Stevenson.
Honorary pallbearers will be J. D. Driskill and Kevin Creech.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rock Corner Baptist Church Family Life Center fund.

MR. SHELTON FREEMAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral service for Mr. Shelton Freeman, 65, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Alabama Presbyterian Church, with Rev. William Edwards and Rev. Bill Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Sibley Cemetery, Sibley, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Freeman was born November 3, 1939 in Campti, LA and passed away May 31, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Freeman attended Alabama Presbyterian Church. He worked with the Highway Department for over 23 years.
Mr. Freeman was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Annette Freeman, his four children: Debe Strickland of Crosby, TX, Edward Caldwell of West Monroe, LA, Tammy McDaniel of Dayton, TX, and Craig Freeman of West Monroe, La; two brothers: Robert Freeman of Crossett, AR, Arthur Freeman of Columbia, LA, one sister: Mary Hockenberry of West Monroe, LA; eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Trichell, Brian Aucoin, Robby Freeman, Todd Freeman, Dwayne Freeman, and Tommy Caldwell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Eppinette, Ricky Caldwell, Daryl Freeman, and Johnny Pardue.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

ARDIS JAMES GAMBLE, JR.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Bossier City, LA.
Bossier City, LA-Ardis James Gamble, Jr. (Jay), 86, of Bossier City, Louisiana and formerly of Bastrop, Louisiana, passed away on May 30, 2005 of complications from Parkinson's disease.
Born September 7, 1918 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to the late Ardis Jerome and Eunice Vashti Keoun Gamble, he is also preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Helen Gamble and Nancy Christine Gamble.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Crystal Richmond Gamble; daughter, Priscilla Gamble Shoulders and husband, Robert David of Flower Mound, Texas; son, Ardis James Gamble and wife, Nancy of Bossier City, Louisiana; granddaughter, Susan Shoulders Fontana and husband, Anthony; great-grandchildren, Jacob Anthony and Abigail Grace Fontana all of Flower Mound, Texas and sister, Doris Eloise DeJean of Mobile Alabama.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant, Louisiana with Reverend Robert L. Peyton officiating.
Jay graduated from Cotton Valley High and attended Louisiana State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Fraternity and he remained a dedicated Tiger fan.
In 1942 he joined the United States Army and served his country during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945.
As a businessman, he was co-owner of Kunze-Gamble Feed and Seed in Bastrop, Louisiana. There he was actively involved in the First United Methodist Church serving on the board and various committees.
He was an active member of the Lion's Club, served as treasurer of the Association of Retarded Citizens, was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Cattleman's Association and served a four year term on the Police Jury.
At the time of his death, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop.
The family sincerely thanks Martha Darnell and her staff at the Terrace and to Odyssey Hospice for their compassionate care of our loved one.

DENISE F. HIGGINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home Aug. 29, 1957- May 25, 2005 - West Monroe, LA
An Angel by nature, a pet groomer by vocation. A heart of love that the cosmos could not contain. Denise went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2005.
Survivors include her mother, Marion McDonald and husband Kenneth; father, Joe Clark; brothers, Herbert and Marvin Clark; sisters, Doloris Wilson, Martha Meredith and Nancy Holland; boyfriend, Charles Swain; dear friends, Ronnie Rowan and Melissa Cascio; numerous nieces, nephews and two great nieces; two loving pets, Beavis and Awesome.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 2, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Robert Dandridge officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick's Episcopal Church 1712 Wellerman Road West Monroe, LA 71291.

DONNA GREEN JOHNSON
Waltrip Funeral Directors - Houston, TX.
Donna Green Johnson, 62, passed away after a sudden and unexpected illness.
Raised in Farmerville, LA, she was a graduate of Louisiana State University and was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. Donna was an active member of the Chancel Choir and the hand bell choir of Fair Haven United Methodist Church in Houston and a loving member of Chapter AE, P.E.O.
She enjoyed traveling, all sports, musical theater, spending time with her friends, and spoiling her four grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, David, children Kurt Johnson and wife Amy, Dee Dee Malachowski and husband Jim, and Meredith Le Blanc and husband Mitch; grandchildren Tyler, Blake, and Kyle Le Blanc, Annika Johnson, and two yet-to-be born grandchildren, all of Houston; sister Diane Smith and husband John of Monroe, LA, as well as numerous other loving relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Era Green.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Rd. in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Fair Haven United Methodist Church, 1330 Gessner, with Rev. Richard Laster officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven United Methodist Church Bell Choir Memorial Fund.

MRS. RUTH G. PENNINGTON
Jones Funeral Home - Hamburg, AR.
Mrs. Ruth G. Pennington, 85, of West Monroe, LA died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe.
Mrs. Pennington was a native of Hamburg; a resident of West Monroe, LA for the past 15 years and she was a former resident of Crossett. She was a homemaker and a member of the Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion (Buddy) Pennington in 1998; her parents, John and Brooksie Spencer Giles; three brothers, Earl, Morris and Jack Giles; two sisters, Pauline Smith and Jewel Pennington.
She is survived by a son, Billy R. Pennington and wife, Martha, of West Monroe, LA; two grandsons, Danny Pennington and wife, Tammy, of West Monroe and Jeff Pennington of Chicago, IL; three great-grandchildren, Delayna, Philip and Ashley Pennington.
Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 2, 2005 in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home in Hamburg. Burial will be in the Egypt Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Inc.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72207.

MURPHY REDDIC TOLAR, JR.
Nov. 13, 1929 - June 1, 2004
We love you and miss you.
Gracie, Sammy and Family. Phil and Family.

MR. FREDRICK C. "BUD" TRAVIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Fredrick C. "Bud" Travis will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 3, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Bishop Aristoteles Pena-Miches officiating. Interment will be at the Ouachita City Cemetery in Sterlington, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mr. Travis was born April 5, 1917 in Ensign, Kansas and passed away, Sunday May 29, 2005 in Sterlington, LA.
He was the owner of B&M Auto Sales until his retirement. "Bud" was truly one of life's treasures and he will never be forgotten by those whose lives he touched with his kind and generous nature. He was a true friend and loving father, and God's Angel on earth. He was "Uncle Bud" Travis to so many. His memory will live on for many generations.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Myrtis Travis and his brother: James Albert Travis.
Mr. Travis is survived by two daughters: Lori Ann Travis O'Rourke and LuEllen Lightle and husband Lynn; sister: Wilmer Bodenhiemer; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Antie, Mike Antie, Shaun Dean, Stacey Antie, Bud Freeman, and Ricky Blair.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.

MR. MELVIN CARLTON WADE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Carlton Wade, 83, will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. William Smith. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Wade was born in Winnsboro, LA, on December 3, 1921 and passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2005 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents: C.C. and Verna Wade; sister: Leigh Barber; brothers: Aaron, R.V. and Rudolph Wade. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years: Dot Ellerbe Wade; son: Rodney C. Wade an attorney in Tampa, Fl. and wife Sally; grandson: Wakefield Carlton Wade, II; granddaughter: S. Rachel Wade Chamberlain and husband Dylan; sister: Margaret Barrett; devoted nephew: John Melvin Brady, M.D. and wife Denise; sister-in law: Evelyn Ellerbe Brady and numerous nieces, nephews and church family.
Mr. Wade was a deacon of the Lakeshore Baptist Church and former Sunday school superintendent, Sunday School teacher and choir director. He worked for over 57 years as a sales engineer for Summers Supply Company formerly know as Weaks Supply Company. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church.
His family would like for him to be remembered as a kind and gentle spirit who will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time Wednesday June 1, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA

Audrey Denny, 83
FERRIDAY — Audrey Elizabeth Denny died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Clara Belle Johnson, 67
URANIA — Clara Belle Johnson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Urania First Baptist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Urania Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Roger Mount, 63
MONTEREY — Roger Mount, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lismore Baptist Church, Lismore. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Sim B. Shattuck Sr., 91
BATON ROUGE — Sim Byram Shattuck Sr., a government employee formerly of Sicily Island, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Lessie W. Simmons, 80
Lessie Wilkerson Simmons of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Melvin Carlton Wade, 83
Melvin Carlton Wade of Monroe, a sales engineer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Clinton: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Crick, Ruth 'Nana' Coleman: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Criss, Lakisha Ester: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Daniel, Jimmy Ray: 2 p.m. today, Jubilee Family Life Church of God, Ruston.
Driskill, Felson R.: 2 p.m. today, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Dubach.
Potter, Johnny: 1 p.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.

June 2, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. ROBERT R. (BOB) O'BRIEN JR.
Wright and Ferguson - Jackson, Mississippi
Robert R. (Bob) O'Brien, Jr., 63, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at St. Dominic's Hospital after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a year ago. Visitation will be held 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, June 3, 2005, at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1242 Lynwood Drive in Jackson Mississippi. Services will follow at 1:00 PM, also at St. Richard Catholic Church. Wright and Ferguson is handling arrangements. Bob was born in New Orleans on March 28, 1942, but made his home in Jackson, Mississippi, since 1975. He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1965 and worked in advertising for over forty years, beginning at the Times-Picayune in New Orleans. He worked in radio for twenty- three years, serving first as Office Manager for WSMB in New Orleans , then as Sales Manager for WMOB in Mobile, Alabama. He the served as a sales representative for WDSU in New Orleans. He became General Manager in 1973 at WIXO in New Orleans. Bob then served as General Sales Manager for WGSO/WQUE in New Orleans. In 1975, he moved to Jackson, Mississippi to serve as General Manager for WWUN; In 1977 he became General Manager/ Part Owner at WKXI in Jackson. From 1978 through 1990, he was the General Manager/Part Owner of WKXI/WTYX Radio in Jackson.
Since 1991 Bob worked in cable advertising at Love Communication Company of Jackson, now known as Lovecomm Advertising Sales. Bob was President/Part Owner of Lovecomm, active in daily operations until this past weekend, building a company that sells advertising for cable systems throughout Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.
Even more impressive than Bob's career achievements was his commitment to business and community involvement. He had an amazing compassion for people and was often motivated to get involved. Bob served in many capacities, including as a member of Century Club Charities; Greater Jackson Community Foundation; Mississippi Cable Television Association; Cablevision Advertising Bureau; Jackson Country Club; Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce; Rankin Chamber of Commerce; Madison Chamber of Commerce; Clinton Chamber of Commerce; Mississippi Economic Council; and as a thirty year member of the Popeyes Coffee Club. He was often called to serve in leadership roles, including as a Board member for Louisiana Cable Television Association; Jackson Rotary Club; YMCA of Metropolitan Jackson;Jackson Preparatory School; United Way of the Capitol Area. He was a Past President of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters and the Jackson Association of Broadcasters. Bob won the 1998 Silver Medal Award from the Jackson Advertising Federation (Jackson Ad Club) where he was a thirty year member. He also volunteered for many organizations, including the Barksdale Reading Institute and member of St. Richard Catholic Church.
In his spare time, Bob enjoyed reading, golfing, traveling and being with his family. He also enjoyed spending time at the office, making sure to cultivate a family atmosphere that included his bulletin boards of snapshots of family, friends and employees collected over the course of his career. He was a doting father and grandfather, not afraid of getting dirty playing in the park with his grandchildren.
The light of Bob's life was his family and he will be dearly missed by his wife of thirty eight years, Mary Ann Danna O'Brien of Jackson; his son and daughter-in-law, Danna Albert O'Brien and Julie Virden O'Brien of Jackson; his grandchildren, Charles Virden O'Brien and Katherine Anderson O'Brien of Jackson; his mother, Rita McCarthy O'Brien of New Orleans; His brother and sister-in-law, Thomas P. O'Brien and Susan O'Brien of New Orleans; his sister, Mary Ella O'Brien of Daytona Beach; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Jesse Danna, Sr.; his brother-in-law Jesse Danna, Jr. and wife Carole of Covington, Louisiana and several nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert R. O'Brien Sr. and his brothers, George T. O'Brien and Micheal D. O'Brien.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Richard Catholic Church 1242 Lynnwood Drive Jackson, MS 39206 or the American Cancer Society 1380 Livingston Lane Jackson, MS 39213.

Frizzie Estes-Burks, 49
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Frizzie Estes-Burks, a homemaker, died May 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

George Campbell Sr., 79
George Campbell Sr. of West Monroe, an insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Private graveside services will be held in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

John Ray Carter, 67
OLLA — John Ray Carter, president of the LaSalle Parish Police Jury, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Audrey Denny, 83
FERRIDAY — Audrey Elizabeth Denny, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Shelton Freeman, 65
Shelton Freeman of West Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Alabama Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery, Sibley, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby Geneva Frith, 66
OAK GROVE — Ruby Geneva Frith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is all day today and until services begin Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Denise F. Higgins, 47
Denise F. Higgins of Monroe, a dog groomer, died May 25. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Novie Lee Mardis, 98
CHOUDRANT — Novie Lee Mardis, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery, Richwood.

Mamie M. Mullen, 93
GILBERT — Mamie M. Mullen, a retired seamstress, died May 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Wake services will be held 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Irma Sheridan, 64
Irma Sheridan of Monroe, a retired employee of St. Francis Medical Center, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Pauline Ticheli, 79
Pauline Ticheli of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Fredrick C. 'Bud' Travis, 88
STERLINGTON — Fredrick C. "Bud" Travis, an auto salesman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ouachita City Cemetery near Sterlington.

Jarrell W. Young Jr., 36
DUBACH — Jarrell Wayne Young Jr., a minister, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously Acknowledged
Mount, Roger: 2 p.m. today, Lismore Baptist Church, Lismore.
Shattuck, Sim Byram Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

June 3, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOHN RAY CARTER - Columbia, LA.
Services for John Ray Carter, age 67 of Olla will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2005 from the First Baptist Church in Olla with Rev. Milton Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Mr. Carter was born on July 7, 1937 in Shreveport to the union of Richard William and Katherine Wilson Carter and died Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.
John was a longtime resident of Olla where as a young boy he worked at his father's Carter's Cities Service Station which he later owned and operated for many years. He was a schoolbus driver for the LaSalle Parish School System for 36 years. He served on the LaSalle Parish School Board for several years as well as a Town of Olla alderman. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Olla. He served as president of the J. T. P. A. and for the last 15 years has served as President of the LaSalle Parish Police Jury. He was very active in all civic affairs in Olla and LaSalle Parish.
Survivors include his wife: Pamie Ingram Carter of Olla, his daughter and son-in-law: Kellye and Luke Nelson of Woodland Park, CO, his daughter: Jennifer C. Douglas of Woodland Park, CO; his grandchildren: Terra Nelson, Joshua Douglas, Hannah Nelson and Bethany Douglas, his brother and sister-in-law: Richard "Wickie" and Wyetta Carter of Orange, TX, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Jerry and Susan Ingram of Alexandria and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Bobbie C. Hemphill.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Davis, Wayne Richardson, Bobby Francis, Jerry Harris, Gerald Sampson, Denny Boyett, Ben Reid and Alvin Allen.
Honorary pallbearers are Ray Duke, David "Coley" Crooks, Larkin Jackson, L. M. Barksdale, Blake Sims, Bernard Miller, Eual Douglas, Herman Williams and Joe Fryar.
Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM until noon at Riser Funeral Home, Olla and from noon until time of services at First Baptist Church, Olla.

RICHARD VICTOR FONTANA
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Richard Victor Fontana, 59, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 5, 2005, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Fontana, a partner in Cascio Enterprises and Tony's Restaurant, was born September 25, 1945, in Monroe, LA and died June 2, 2005, at his residence in Monroe.
He was a graduate of St. Matthew High School and ULM.
Survivors include his daughter, Candace Anne Fontana of Monroe; sons, Chad Ryan Fontana of Austin, TX and Jordan Richard Fontana of Shreveport; brother, Jack Fontana and wife Julie of Monroe; two nieces, one nephew, great niece and great nephew; and numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 7:00 PM.

BOB "MUSIC MAN" GATLIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Robert M. (Bob) Gatlin, age 76, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La. Rev. Steve Kelly will officiate. Mr. Billy Ledbetter will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery.
Mr. Gatlin was born February 24, 1929 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 1, 2005 after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Gatlin was a lifetime supporter of the music business in North Louisiana. He was owner of Gatlin Piano Sales and Service, Gatlin Recording Company, and a professional musician beginning at age 12.
Mr. Gatlin was also past President, Secretary and business agent for Local 425, American Federation of Musicians for many years. He also founded the Stardust Dance Club.
Mr. Gatlin was widely known in this area as the "Music Man" by his friends and fans. He was also a past member of the Masonic Lodge, Western Star #24 F.&A.M., a longtime member and officer of the AARP, Trenton Chapter #4986.
Survivors are his children: Robert Jr. and wife Sherri, Linda and husband Jeri Dowdy, Gail and husband Larry Johnson, mother of his children, Louise Gatlin; three grandchildren: Brad Dowdy, Jennifer Chavers, and Gina Allen; five great-grandchildren: Kristen Dowdy, Caleb Chavers, Landry, Lexie and Avery Allen; and other family members; special friends: Billy Ledbetter, Rod Allen Payne, Martha Charrier, Sylvia Thompson, Mary Lou Barnsfather, Louise Chapman, Jo Mary Smith and members of AARP.
Pallbearers will be Eric Camp, Billy Ledbetter, Brad Dowdy, Robert Anderson, Brooks Dawkins and Dr. Charles Morgan.
Honorary pallbearers are: John Lewis, Jack Tarver, James Cannon and Jerry Sikes.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe, LA.

MAMIE MATTHEWS MULLEN
Richardson-Sims Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mamie M. Mullen, age 93, of Gilbert, LA, will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the New Macedonia B. C. of Gilbert, LA, with the Rev. King Dawson officiating. Burial in the Oakley Cemetery, of Gilbert, LA, under the direction of Richardson & Sons Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA.
Mrs. Mullen died on May 27, 2005 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA, following a lengthy illness.
She is survived by one brother: M. C. Matthew of Gilbert, LA; one sister-in-law: Glayds Matthews.
Wake service will be Friday, June 3, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Chapel.
Caruth-Hale Funeral Home
L. Vernon "Vern" White died at his home in Hot Springs Village on June 2, 2005.
He was born to John and Victoria White at Strong, Arkansas, August 9, 1932.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Laverne Albritton White. He is also survived by his sons Gerald White (wife Barbara) of West Lafayette, IN, Mark White of Sawyer, MI, and John White (wife Tiffany) of Prairie Grove, AR, and five grandchildren Corbit, Ross, Spencer, Zachary and Ehren. He is also survived by two sisters, Mae Maroney and Sally Vestal, and two brothers Corbit White (wife Betty) and Billy Ray White (wife Peggy), all of Huttig, AR. He is also survived by a close and loving extended family that includes five brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Vern earned an Associate's degree from Southern State College (Southern Arkansas University), earned BS and MS degrees from the University of Arkansas and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin.
He joined the faculty of New Mexico State University. After gaining tenture he left academia to pursue a 40-year career in the Chemical industry. He has spent the past five years serving on the Board of Governors for Southern Arkansas University.
Vern and Laverne lived in Madison, Wisconsin, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Modesto, California, Park Ridge, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, West Lafayette, Indiana and Valdosta, Georgia before settling in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Many dear friends throughout the country, and around the world, fondly remember him.
Vern was a member of Alpha Zeta honorary fraternity and received numerous professional award including the CPDA Community Service Award and the William C. Larue Award, the highest award given by the Southern Agricultural Chemicals Association. He also served 18 years as an enlisted man and officer in the National Guard, achieving the final rank of Captain.
As a follower of Christ, Vern served as a Baptist deacon and a Presbyterian elder for a combined 49 years. He also taught many Sunday School classes and Bible studies. He and his wife, Laverne, spent the past seven and half years involved in planting a Presbyterian Church of America church in the Hot Springs area.
Vern was an avid sports enthusiast who lost more than his fair share of golfballs. He enjoyed collecting pig memorabillia (GO HOGS) and was a dedicated philatelist. He also enjoyed driving his boat filled with grandchildren around the lake during their summer visits.
A public viewing will be held at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs Village on Friday, June 3, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA.
There will be a public viewing from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will be at the Enterprise Baptist Church Cemetery following the service.
A memorial celebration service will be at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at 6:00 PM. The church is located at 836 Shady Grove Rd. in Hot Springs, AR.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Building Fund of Covenant Presbyterian Church or to the charity of your choice.

ALBERT "AL" "LINDY," WALLER
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Mr. Walter passed away on Friday, March 25, 2005, at 8:50 PM at age 74 due to complication of a stroke.
Beloved husband of Sidney Greer Waller. Beloved father of Lindy Waller Silverman of New Orleans, LA, Albert W. Waller of Chalmette, LA and Joel L. Waller of Carrollton, TX. Father-in-law of Jonathan Silverman and Christine S. Waller. Son of the late Katie Mae Harris Waller and Joel Daniel Waller. Brother of the late Mary Louise Waller Segar, Jack Waller and Eula Waller Harris. Brother-in-law of John W. Harris, Robert B. Greer and Elaine Greer of Chatcham, LA. Grandfather "Honey" of Alaina C. Waller, Jessica E. Silverman and Chesley Greer Waller. Also survived by nieces and nephews and his faithful pet Zippy. He will be sorely missed by friends and coworkers.
Al was educated at Southwest Mississippi Jr. College, where he attended on a basketball scholarship; he was a walk on in football, having never played before.
He continued his education at Northeast LA State University where he earned an undergraduate degree and also a Masters degree.
Mr. Waller was a teacher and assistant principal at Chalmette High School. He retired from education in 1984. He was Executive Director of Workforce Investment Board. He was a member of the Covenant United Methodist Church, where he served on several boards.
Mr. Waller was chosen by the Greater New Orleans Regional chamber of Commerce, for the Roaoul A. Colomb Citizen of the year 1998.
Al also presented the C. Earl Colomb award by the Rotary Club of St. Bernard as Citizens of the year. Al and Sidney Greer Waller were presented the Hazel Tippin Memorial service award recognition of outstanding Christian service to the Covenant United Methodist Church.
He was a native of Louin, MS and was reared in Epps, LA. Mr. Waller was a resident of Chalmette, LA, for 42 years.
Relative and friends are invited to attend an interment service at Salem Church and Cemetery on Friday, June 3, 2005 at 12:00 noon. Edmonds Funeral Home is in charge of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Chatham United Methodist Church, Chatham, LA 71226 will be preferred.

FLORA WILKINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Flora Wilkins will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church on North Fourth Street in Monroe, with Father Gregg Riley, Father Andy Powell and Rev. David Carter officiating. Interment will be in Grace Church Columbarium.
Flora was born February 2, 1935, and died June 1, 2005, at her home in Monroe, LA.
She was a loving wife and mother and is survived by her husband, Jennings Wilkins; two daughters, Julie Hannum and husband Ed and Cindy Wilkins; a wonderful grandson, Jennings Hannum; one sister, Elizabeth Humble and husband Boyce; one brother, John Kitchingham and wife Janice; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Olive Kitchingham; brother, Charles Kitchingham and his wife Janice; and nephew, Tracey Humble.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Saturday in Kilbourne Hall at Grace Episcopal Church.
A special thanks to Dr. Charles Knight and Dr. Scott Irby and Hospice Care of Louisiana for their wonderful assistance.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe.

Elnora Coleman, 99
DELHI — Elnora Coleman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nan Davis Dew, 79
Nan Davis Dew of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Henry Elliott, 70
Charles Henry Elliot of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Olive Branch Cemetery, near the Arkansas and Louisiana state line.

Izora Smith Eppinette, 90
ARCHIBALD — Izora Smith Eppinette, a retired school cafeteria dietitian, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Jones, 45
RAYVILLE — Mary Jones, a homemaker, died May 29. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Bettye Jelle King, 45
MER ROUGE — Bettye Jelle King, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alexian Pratt, 32
Alexian Pratt of Monroe, a Head-Start teacher, died May 27. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 1:30-7 p.m. today at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John Sullivan, 73
DELHI — John Sullivan, a retired teacher and coach, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Delhi First Baptist Church under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Farmer Frank Tappin, 59
COLLINSTON — Farmer Frank Tappin, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pauline Ticheli, 80
Pauline Ticheli of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Matthew's Cemetery.

James Warren Vinson, 26
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — James Warren Vinson, a sales representative, died May 28. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

L. Vernon 'Vern' White, 72
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. — L. Vernon "Vern" White, a member of the Board of Governors for Southern Arkansas University, died Thursday. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Enterprise Baptist Church Cemetery near Farmerville.

Rodney White, 43
BASTROP — Rodney White, self-employed, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jarrell W. Young Jr., 36
DUBACH — Jarrell Wayne Young Jr., a minister, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Anchor Tabernacle Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Arcadia.

Previously acknowledged
Estes-Burks, Frizzie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Denny, Audrey Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Saturday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Frith, Ruby Geneva: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Mardis, Novie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Mullen, Mamie M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Sheridan, Irma: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Travis, Fredrick C. "Bud": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

June 4, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. NAN DAVIS DEW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nan Davis Dew, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 5, 2005 at the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jimmy Pyle and Rev. Steve Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Dew died June 1, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Dew was a charter member of the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. She attended Louisiana State Normal College and through her life was very active in many civic organizations.
She was preceded in death by her son, Randy Dew.
Survivors: her husband of 65 years, Mr. Jack Dew; Son, Scott Dew and wife, Kim; Daughter, Cindy Williams and husband, Johnny; Daughter-in-law, Kathleen Dew; Grandchildren, Lindsey Long and husband, Trey and Lance Hendricks and wife, Paige; great grandsons, Major Hendricks and Drew Long
Pallbearers will be Lance Hendricks, Trey Long, Rodger Lindsey, Paul Laird, Larry Furlow and Danny Collins.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice.

MRS. IZORA SMITH EPPINETTE
Muhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Izora Smith Eppinette, 90, of Archibald, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville, LA, with Rev. Mike Loveday officiating. Interment to follow in Lynn Cemetery Archibald, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Eppinette was a member of Cedar Baptist Church in Archibald, LA and a retired School cafeteria worker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Eppinette, A daughter Barbara Thompson and granddaughter Donna Chapman.
She is survived by her sister Maudie Parker of San Antonio, TX ; five daughters Betty Chapman of Archibald, LA, Peggy Stapp and her husband Richard of Brentwood, CA, Janice Yelverton of Archibald, LA, Patricia Johnson and her husband George of Rayville, LA and Sandra Banks and her husband Joe of Mangham, LA, eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Loving care givers Jimmie Johnson and Linda Davidson.
Pallbearers will be Don Moore, Mark Yelverton, Todd Yelverton, Eric Johnson, Trae Banks, Rickey Fife, Lee Harrell and Bobby Free. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Rogers, Kenny Rogers and Devin Kudlas.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cedar Baptist Church Archibald, LA.

FLORA WILKINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Flora Wilkins will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church on North Fourth Street in Monroe, with Father Gregg Riley, Father Andy Powell and Rev. David Carter officiating. Interment will be in Grace Church Columbarium. Flora was born February 2, 1935, and died June 1, 2005, at her home in Monroe, LA.
She was a loving wife and mother and is survived by her husband, Jennings Wilkins; two daughters, Julie Hannum and husband Ed and Cindy Wilkins; a wonderful grandson, Jennings Hannum; one sister, Elizabeth Humble and husband Boyce; one brother, John Kitchingham and wife Tiny; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Olive Kitchingham; brother, Charles Kitchingham and his wife Janice; and nephew, Tracey Humble.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Saturday in Kilbourne Hall at Grace Episcopal Church.
A special thanks to Dr. Charles Knight and Dr. Scott Irby and Hospice Care of Louisiana for their wonderful assistance.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe.

Ruby Carpenter, 76
JONESVILLE — Ruby Carpenter, co-owner of Carpenter Tractor Co., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

John Ray Carter, 67
OLLA — John Ray Carter, president of the LaSalle Parish Police Jury, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 8 a.m. to noon today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla, and noon today until services begin at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.

Izora Smith Eppinette, 90
ARCHIBALD — Izora Smith Eppinette, a retired school cafeteria dietician, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Richard V. Fontana, 59
Richard Victor Fontana of Monroe, a partner in Cascio Enterprises and Tony's Restaurant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake will be held from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gunner W. Foster, infant
Gunner Wayne "Nunner" Foster of West Monroe, son of John Lee and Misti Foster, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Fish Net Fellowship Church near Eros. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and noon Sunday until services begin at the church. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert M. 'Bob' Gatlin, 76
Robert M. "Bob" Gatlin of West Monroe, a musician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Rose H. Green, 87
Rose H. Green of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 12:30 p.m. Monday at Dyer Chapel CME Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Family hour is 7-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Adren F. Henderson, 78
JONESBORO — Adren F. Henderson, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Zion's Rest Cemetery.

Oliver S. 'Bo' Masters, 88
JONESBORO — Oliver S. "Bo" Masters, a retired pipeline constructor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Sunday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories.

Flora Lee Wilkins, 70
Flora Lee Wilkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. today at Kilbourn Hall at Grace Episcopal Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Estes-Burks, Frizzie: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Denny, Audrey Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Elliot, Charles Henry: Noon today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Mary: 1 p.m. Monday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
Mardis, Novie Lee: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Mullen, Mamie M.: 1 p.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Pratt, Alexian: 2:30 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sheridan, Irma: 11 a.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sullivan, John: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Vinson, James Warren: 2 p.m. today, Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
White, L. Vernon "Vern": 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Farmerville, and 6 p.m. Sunday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs.
Young, Jarrell Wayne Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Anchor Tabernacle Church, Choudrant.

June 5, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. NAN DAVIS DEW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nan Davis Dew, 83, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 5, 2005 at the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jimmy Pyle and Rev. Steve Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Dew died June 1, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Dew was a charter member of the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. She attended Louisiana State Normal College and through her life was very active in many civic organizations.
She was preceded in death by her son, Randy Dew.
Survivors: her husband of 65 years, Mr. Jack Dew; Son, Scott Dew and wife, Kim; Daughter, Cindy Williams and husband, Johnny; Daughter-in-law, Kathleen Dew; Grandchildren, Lindsey Long and husband, Trey and Lance Hendricks and wife, Paige; great grandsons, Major Hendricks and Drew Long.
Pallbearers will be Lance Hendricks, Trey Long, Rodger Lindsey, Paul Laird, Larry Furlow and Danny Collins.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group.
Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice.
The family of Nan Dew would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and sitters who cared for and loved Nan during her illness. You truly were a blessing to Nan and our family.

GUNNER WAYNE "NUNNER" FOSTER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Dec. 30, 2004 - June 3, 2005
Services for Gunner Wayne "Nunner" Foster will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the Fish Net Fellowship Church on Hwy 34 Jonesboro Rd. West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Russell Rhodes officiating.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather John Wayne Costin.
Gunner was survived by his parents John Lee and Misti Foster; brother: John Lee Foster Jr; maternal grandparents: Ronnie and Cindy Sullivan, Conrad and Elaine Hudson; paternal grandparents: Grady and Bobbie Foster; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until service time at Fish Net Church.

HERBERT JAMES GHOLSTON
Hester's Central State Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Herbert James Gholston was born February 23, 1939 to the late Ben and Ella Gholston in West Monroe, LA.
Herbert graduated from Boley High School in 1958 and served in the Army Reserve from 1958 thru 1965. He was employed by Graphic Packaging in Plant 31, #6 paper machine for thirty-seven years, and was well respected by his peers and colleagues. Prior to his illness, he served as plant foreman over #6 and #7 paper machine.
On the evening of June 1, 2005, the angel of death visited Saint Francis Hospital and closed the eyes of our loved one.
Hebert leaves to cherish his memories: His wife, Estella; four sons, Eric (Angela), Demos (Naomi), and Antron, all of Monroe, Richard Carl (Robertina) of Milwaukee, WI; three daughters, Angela Underwood (Randy), Claudette, and Marvette Pruitt (Derrick) all of Monroe; three brothers, Robert Ellington (Mildred), Richard (Betty), both of Monroe, and Charles, of Detroit, MI; four sisters, Bennie Lee Cotton (Dorsey), Georgia Woods (Lawrence) of Monroe, Eula Brothers (Issac) of Detroit, MI, Mary Reliford (Ron) of Grand Prairie, TX; seventeen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a god daughter, Ashia Bell, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at the Saint Joseph Missionary Baptist Church West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Lorenzo Price officiating. Interment will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home.

JEANNINE VANDERPOOL JORDAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Jeannine Vanderpool Jordan are scheduled for 2:00 PM, June 6, 2005, at Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe with Dr. Whit Holmes and Reverend Terry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born November 17, 1928, in Galveston, Texas, Jeannine walked the earth with an incredible grace that will remain as a legacy to those fortunate enough to have shared her path.
She died in Monroe on June 3, 2005, after a lengthy illness, having been preceded in death by her parents, Faye and Lee Vanderpool; her brothers, Sherrod Vanderpool and Lee Vanderpool, Jr.; her sister, Jewel Baker; sister-in-law, Mabel Vanderpool; and first husband, Jack Beach.
Jeannine is survived by her adoring husband of 38 years, Ivy Jordan, and a loving family: sister-in-law Mildred Vanderpool of Monroe; brother-in-law Ernie Baker of Houston; nieces, Susan Golden and husband Kevin of Houston, and Janet Haedicke and husband Steve of Monroe; nephew Lee Vanderpool III and wife Bernadette of Las Vegas; and stepson John Jordan and wife Kay of Mandeville. She will also be missed by three step grandsons, Garry, Cullen, and Michael Jordan, and eight great nieces and nephews: Douglas Golden; Lee, Vanessa, Derek and Damien Vanderpool; Stephen, Cameron, and Jeannine Jordan Haedicke, her namesake.
Having attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, Jeannine was graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority. Returning to Galveston, she pursued a successful career with Santa Fe Railroad.
Upon moving to Monroe in 1968, Jeannine immediately became active in the community as a member of Parkview Baptist Church, PEO, the Junior League, and the FRI Investment Club. Her passion for flowers richly enhanced our city through her service as President of both the Monroe Garden Club and the Monroe Garden Study League of which she was a founding member.
Serving as pallbearers will be Lee Vanderpool III, Steve Haedicke, Garry Jordan, Cullen Jordan, Michael Jordan, Guy Barr, Hardeman Cordell, and Mike Husted.
Honorary pallbearers are E. E. Baker, J. Luther Jordan, John Pearson Jordan, Roger Jordan, Kent Anderson, Bill Dent, Billy Edmondson, Max Riley, Bill Staab, and Dallas Webb.
The family wishes to express deepest gratitude to the responsive staff of the Terrace, who treated with dignity this most dignified of women.
Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials to Jeannine may be made to Parkview Baptist Church or to a charity of your choice.

OCEAL RAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Oceal McKinnie Ray, 85, of Linville, LA will be at 10:00 AM Monday, June 6, 2005 at Liberty Baptist Church of Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Rev. Donald Reeves will be officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA.
Mrs. Ray passed away Saturday June 4, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
She is a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Linville. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved all of her family and friends. She loved gardening, growing and arranging flowers, birds and nature.
She is preceded in death by her husband Louie "Shine" Ray, a granddaughter Jill Sutton, a son Gregor Ray, a sister Gladys Plummer and three brothers Claudis McKinnie, J.P. Mckinnie and Joe Ollie McKinnie.
She is survived by her children; Vernon Ray and wife Betty of Marion, LA Marguirete Nowlin of Sterlington, LA, Sidney Ray and wife Bessie Mae of Linville, LA, Sue Sutton and husband Johnny of West Monroe, LA, Sharon McGraw and husband Charlie of Linville, LA, Jeff Ray and wife Judy of Linville, LA and Chris Ray and wife Shellie of Collinston, LA; seventeen grandchildren; twenty great grand children; one great great grandchild; three sisters, Myrt Scarborough of Haile, LA, Audrey Baker of Marion, LA and Fay Rea Day of Marion, LA; one brother Milas McKinnie of Dean, LA and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00 PM until time of service at the church

MARY ELIZABETH WHATLEY PIPES
Kinner & Stevens - Jena, LA.
"A devoted wife, mother and grandmother"
Mary Elizabeth Whatley Pipes 104, died at 12:00 PM, Friday, June 3, 2005 in Big Lake, Louisiana.
Mrs. Pipes was a native of Trout, Louisiana. She was a member of the pioneer Whatley Family and a member of the Eden Methodist Church. She was an avid bridge player.
Mrs. Pipes was a former member of the LaSalle Home Demonstration Club, Pilot Club, LaSalle Country Club and United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Her Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the Eden Methodist Church. The Rev. James McLelland and Rev. Carroll Bradford will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 5, 2005 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena, Louisiana.
Survivors include two daughters Mary Sue Peace of Sicily Island, Louisiana and Jeanine Jones and husband, Jerry of Grand Lake, Louisiana; grandchildren, Joe Raymond Peace and wife, Carolyn, Deborah Alexander and husband, Glenn, Jerry G. Jones, Jr. and wife, Laurie, Lori Auerbach and husband, Jon; great-grandchidren, Michelle Gulotta and husband, Jeff, Jay Peace, Ray Peace, Robert Peace, Rachel Jones, Cody Jones, Gracie Jones and great great grandchildren, Seth Gulotta and Andrew Gulotta and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Pipes was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jay Pipes, her parents, Joseph and Susie Deborah Young Whatley and brothers, Lloyd Whatley, Clayton Whatley; sisters, Lois Bourne, Bernice Adams, Wilma Gros and Jessie Basham; and a son-in-law Raymond Peace.
Pallbearers will be Jerry G. Jones, Jay Peace, Ray Peace, Robert Peace, Cody Jones, and Forest Finley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Pipes, Billy Pipes, Sam Whatley, Charles Williams, Mike Adams, Jack Adams, Jimmie Williams and Benny Plunkett. Memorials may be made to Eden Methodist Church, P. O. Box 8, Trout, Louisiana, 71371.

Ella Louise Bridges, 84
QUITMAM — Ella Louise "Lucy" Bridges, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Nan Davis Dew, 83
Nan Davis Dew of West Monroe, a homemaker, died May 27. Services are 2 p.m. today in Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Reese Dumas, 81
BASTROP — Reese Dumas, retired from International Paper Co., died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Wilma Coley Fleming, 83
Wilma Coley Fleming, a retired insurance agent, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Billy J. Ford, 68
EPPS — Billy J. Ford, a retired boat plant employee, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Irma Mae House, 85
WINNFIELD — Irma Mae House, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Winnfield. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery at Dubach under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

James Edward Parker Sr., 65
FERRIDAY — James Edward Parker Sr., a retail merchant, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ethel B. Pendarvis, 99
Ethel B. Pendarvis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died May 27. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mattie Mae Self, 92
COLUMBIA — Mattie Mae Self, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Roberts Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

James Walter Stroud, 85
ARCHIBALD — James Walter Stroud, retired from Louisiana Power & Light, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today in Parkview Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah.

Richard Lelan Voss, 32
RUSTON — Richard Lelan Voss, a lineman, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Christian Revival Center in Ruston. Visitation will be from noon until time for services at the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Previously Acknowledged
Fontanta, Richard Victor: 2 p.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Foster, Gunner Wayne "Nunner": 2 p.m. today, Fish Net Fellowship Church, near Eros.
Green, Rose H.: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dyer Chapel CME Church, West Monroe.
Jones, Mary: 1 p.m. Monday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
Masters, Oliver S. "Bo": 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

June 6, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. VELMA COX
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Cox, 91, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at Holmesville Baptist Church near Downsville, LA, with Rev. Jerry Whitman Officiating. Interment will follow in Holmesville Baptist Church Cemetery , under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mrs. Cox was born April 13, 1914, and died June 5, 2005, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
She spent her life in service to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Cox.
Left to cherish her memory are her four children; son: Gene Cox and wife Bonnie, daughters: Betty Feazel and husband Les, Virginia Greer, Sherri Chastaine and husband Mark. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Greg Cox, Stan Cox, Russell Bryan, Bryan Taylor, Jordan Parks, Gregory Cox, Andrew Bryan and William Cox.
Visitation will be held 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, June 6, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe and 1:00 until service time Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Holmesville Baptist Church.

BILLY JAMES FORD
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
A celebration of the life of Billy James Ford, 68, of Epps will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 6, 2005 at the Dunn Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM Sunday until time of services Monday at the church. Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. and Rev. Eddie Fuller will officiate. Interment will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mr. Ford died Saturday at his residence from a sudden illness.
He was a former longtime resident of Delhi, was retired from the Delhi Boat Plant and was a member of the Dunn Baptist Church. He was a great lover of the outdoors and was especially proud of his garden and yard.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Albert Ford and Ava Elizabeth Beasley Ford.
He is survived by his wife, Adelia T. Ford of Epps, two sons, David Wayne Ford and wife, Annette and Michael Lane Ford and wife, Kelli all of Delhi; his grandchildren, Ashley, Justin and Haley Ford; two brothers, Gene Ford of Monroe and Ray Ford of Alexandria and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Barry Ford, David McVay, Darren Ford, Edd Miles, Freddie Corley and Ken Hall.
Honorary pallbearers will be his Adult Men's Sunday School Class members from the Dunn Baptist Church.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MS BILLIE JOINER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Ms Billie Joiner, 66, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Feazel Chapel of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, with Rev. Lance Otwell officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens of Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Ms Joiner was born September 3, 1938, and died June 4, 2005, in West Monroe, LA.
A life-long educator, she taught school for 34 years at Ouachita Parish High School and was a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, the Ouachita Parish Humane Society, and Scottie Rescue Organization.
Billie touched the lives of hundreds of students in Ouachita Parish during her teaching career. She dearly loved her dogs — especially Scotties — and Scottie Rescue Organizations played a very special role in her life.
Survivors include her sister, Linda Otwell of West Monroe; two nephews and their wives, Randall and Shondah Otwell of Gillette, Wyoming, and Chad and Libby Otwell of West Monroe; grand nieces and nephews, Krystal and Colter Otwell of Gillette, Wyoming, and Ethan and Kyle Otwell of West Monroe; her aunts, Marcie Robinson of Sterlington and Geneva Telford of West Monroe; her uncle, Carrol Joiner of West Monroe; numerous cousins; and a devoted friend and fellow Scottie Dog lover, Ms Jo Richardson.
The family requests that any memorial contributions in her honor be made to Patient's Choice Hospice, the Ouachita Parish Humane Society, and to Scottie Rescue Organizations.
They would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Smiarowski and the nursing staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center and their eternal appreciation to the staff of Patient's Choice Hospice.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

Elizabeth C. Branch, 82
JONESBORO — Elizabeth C. Branch, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from 5-8 tonight. Burial will be at New Hope Methodist Cemetery.

John Quinton Durbin Sr., 57
JONESBORO — John Quinton Durbin Sr. of Natchitoches, an electrician, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Antioch Community Church at Brewton's Mill. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial is in the church cemetery. Southern Funeral Homes of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

Billy James Ford, 68
EPPS — Billy James Ford, a boat riveter, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church in Delhi. Visitation will start in the morning. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home of Delhi is in charge of arrangements.

Clayton Virgil Gregory, 83
Clayton Virgil Gregory of Haile, retired, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Jeannine Vanderpool Jordan, 76
Jeannine Vanderpool Jordan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation will be from morning until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clovis Hazel Owens, 91
JONESVILLE — Clovis Hazel Owens of Jonesville died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Paul Pennington, 82
RUSTON — Paul Pennington, a retired dean at Louisiana Tech University, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Katherine Thigpen, 65
COLUMBIA — Katherine Thigpen of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Barbara C.A. Wiggins, 84
JONESVILLE — Barbara Christine Allen Wiggins, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is from 5-9 tonight at the church. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery. Young's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Previously Acknowledged
Bridges, Ella Louise "Lucy": 10 a.m. today, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Quitman.
Dumas, Reese: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Fleming, Wilma Coley: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
House, Irma Mae: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnfield.
Green, Rose H.: 12:30 p.m. today, Dyer Chapel CME Church, West Monroe.
Jones, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.

June 7, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. SUE LAWMAN McCLUNG JOHNSTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sue Lawman McClung Johnston, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday June 8, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Marlin Betts officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mrs. Johnston died on June 5, 2005. She lived at 633 Tulip Street in West Monroe for many years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and also of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Johnston was a seamstress at the Palace Department Store for many years. The slip covers she learned to make while working at the Palace can be seen all over Monroe and West Monroe. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Johnston is preceded in death by her husband Havard Johnston and by six brothers including George Lawman of Calhoun, LA.
Survivors include her first husband, Jim McClung; son, Michael McClung of Beaumont, TX; five daughters, Donna Whitaker and husband Ralph of West Monroe, LA, Karen Heath and husband Neal of Jasper, AR, Peggy Malcomb and husband Danny, Sandy McClung and Janet McClung both of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Tod Allbritton and wife Stacy, Jason Wood and wife Trudy, Crystal Fant, Micah McClung, Jonas Finklea, Ben Finklea and wife Jeannie, Suni Hancock and husband Charlie, Christopher Bowie, Molly McClung and Garrett McClung; step-grandson, Barry Whitaker; fifteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Earnest Lawman and Vernon Lawman and wife Mary of McCrory, AR; one sister, Mary Alice Smith of Ft. Walton, FL; eighteen nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Mrs. Johnston's family would like to give a special thank you to Marlin Betts, Mary Thompson, Mary Ellis, Employees of Hospice Care of Louisiana and to the staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center ICU for their loving care during this time.

HILLMAN WEBB MADISON, JR.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
A memorial service for Hillman Webb Madison, will be held on June 11, 2005 at Christ Episcopal Church in Bastrop, LA. The Rev. Roy Myers will officiate.

DR. PAUL J. PENNINGTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, Louisiana
Funeral services for Dr. Paul Pennington, 82, of Ruston, LA will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 8, 2005, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Reeves, Rev. Frank Pennington, Rev. Charlie Rodriguez and Dr. Ken Rea. Interment will follow at Mt. Patrick Baptist Church Cemetery near Bernice, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Dr. Pennington passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2005 in Ruston. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Scott Pennington.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Virginia Roach Pennington of Ruston; children; Paula Rodriguez and husband Charlie of Clinton, MS, Caryl Belton and husband Jerry of Durham, NC, Frank Pennington and wife Sandy of Marksville, LA; sister, Mary Pennington Turner of Oklahoma City, OK; father—in-law, P. D. Roach of Bernice, LA; nephew, Jim Beauchamp of Broken Arrow, OK; niece, Jan Turner Milliren of Oklahoma City, OK; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ed Griswald, Ronnie Wiggins, Charles Bourgeois, Ronnie Roach, Mark Pennington and Bryan Pennington. Honorary Pallbearers will be F. Jay Taylor, Pat Moseley, P. D. Roach, John Hays, Jim Beauchamp, Jerry Belton and Wiley Hilburn.
Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home or the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Foundation.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at the funeral home.

MRS. R.D. SHARP
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. R.D. Sharp, 99, of Winnsboro, LA will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 10:00 AM in Chapel-Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Brown and Rev. Don Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Sharp was born to the union of Richard and Cornelia Hampton Higdon on Nov. 21, 1905 in Winnsoboro, LA and passed from this life on June 5, 2005.
She was a member of Lone Cedar Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Lumas Sharp.
She is survived by two daughters; Dan L. Bennett, Winnsboro, LA; Monnie Baldwin and husband, Dr. Vernon T. Baldwin, Winnsboro, LA; one son, Ray Sharp and wife Diane, Winnsboro, LA; ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Baldwin, Ricky Baldwin, David Hoppendstead, Terry Sharp, Devon Killingsworth, and Brian Kaufman.
Honorary Pallbearers are Maurice Dye, Denon Jones, Scott Sharp, Dr, Vernon Baldwin, Matt Sharp, and Jason Sharp.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 9:00 AM until time of service at Gill First National Funeral Home.

Martha Walcott Blanks, 85
BASTROP — Martha Walcott Blanks, a homemaker, died Saturday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. today at First Methodist Church under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.\

Janie Lou Carter, 59
Janie Lou Carter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Velma Cox, 91
Velma Cox of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Holmesville Baptist Church, Holmesville. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services at the church. Burial will be at Holmesville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Adelaide L. Davis, 59
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Adelaide L. Davis died May 30. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Herbert J. Gholston, 66
Herbert James Gholston of Monroe, a supervisor, died June 1. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Clayton Virgil Gregory, 81
MARION — Clayton Virgil Gregory, retired, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebron Church Cemetery, Sikes.

Jack Huff Sr., 61
BRANSON, Mo. — Jack Huff Sr., a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Heard Cemetery. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Billie Joiner, 66
Billie Joiner of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of West Monroe's Feazel Chapel. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services today at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cornelius Lee, 62
TALLULAH — Cornelius Lee died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Katherine M. Littlejohn, 73
TALLULAH — Katherine Marie Littlejohn, a home seamstress, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery.

LaTonya S. Nute, 30
FARMERVILLE — LaTonya Shonnette Nute, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville. Burial will be at Antioch Community Cemetery, Truxno, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Versie B. Reddick, 82
START — Versie B. Reddick, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Brenda Faye Reed, 45
Brenda Faye Reed of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 2. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

R.D. Sharp, 99
WINNSBORO — R.D. Sharp, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Lone Cedar Cemetery.

Katherine L. Thigpen, 66
Katherine Laverne Thigpen of Monroe, a nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Old Union Cemetery, Grayson.

Previously Acknowledged
Branch, Elizabeth C.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Monroe.
Durbin, John Quinton: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Community Church, Brewton's Mill.
Dumas, Reese: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wiggins, Barbara Christine: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

June 8, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. ARLENE MARIE BOYD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Arlene Marie Boyd, 74, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 9, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, La. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Boyd was born September 21, 1930 in Jayess, MS. and passed away June 7, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Boyd was a member of Evangel Temple Church in Monroe. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Survivors are her husband of 55 years: Jack Boyd; daughters: Anita Tinnerello and husband Tommy, Maria Boudreaux and husband Pat; grandchildren: Jeremy Tinnerello, Jonathan Duncan, Monique Delcambre, Tonya Smith; great-grandchildren: Cally Tinnerello, Kasey Tinnerello, Nancy Grace Duncan, Annalise Duncan; 2 brothers: Ray Holmes, Norman Holmes; 2 sisters: Nina Renfro and Charlene Graham, and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Boyd's church family
Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.

PARKER LAVALL BOSWORTH
New York, NY
NEW YORK, NY - Parker Lavall Bosworth, age 39, New York, NY, formerly of Monroe, LA, a nurse. He departed this life June 2, 2005 at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City, NY.
He was preceded in death by one sibling: Lennis Joe Bosworth.
He leaves to cherish his passing his beloved mother: Rosemary Bosworth; father: Charles Williams of Monroe, LA; two sisters: Eloweise Bosworth of Monroe, LA; Latoni Rena Madison (Breal Sr.) of Abingdon, MD; one brother: Gregory Bosworth of Washington, DC; grandmother: Christine Williams of Monroe, LA; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services entrusted to English Bros. Funeral Home, Brooklyn, NY.

MRS. RUBY ELIZABETH JOHNSON CARPENTER
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Johnson Carpenter, 76, of Jonesville, LA were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Dennis Relaford and Rev. Jessie Watkins officiating. Interment followed at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Mrs. Carpenter died Thursday, June 02, 2005 at the Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock, Ark. She was a resident of Jonesville for 50 years and was also co-owner of Carpenter Tractor, Co. Mrs. Carpenter was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She enjoyed her church work and golfing. She was also a Hospice volunteer.
She was preceded in Death by: husband, Dewitt Roy Carpenter; father, Jack Wright Johnson; mother, Lou Dickerson Johnon; brother, S.J. Johnson; brothers, Beo Johnson, Norman L. Johnson, Percy Lee Johnson; sisters, Mamie J. Barn, and Leona Johnson. Survivors include: daughters, Kay C. Venable and husband Hollis of Madison, Miss., Pamela C. Wood and husband Gary of Ferriday, La., Denise C. Campbell and husband Dennis of Maumelle, Ark.; sons, Dewitt Lee Carpenter and wife Theresa of Jonesville, La., David Wayne Carpenter of Jonesville, La.; grandchildren, Trey Whitman, Alicia Kay Wood, Russell Wayne Wood, Allison Lauren Short, Kyle Addison Short, Dewitt Lee Carpenter, Jr., Clara Courtney Kemp, Corbin Lowery Carpenter, Colton Snow Carpenter, Joseph Teal Carpenter, and Phillip David Carpenter; sisters, Susie Johnson Sikes of West Monroe, La., and Hattie Johnson Watson and husband Billy of West Monroe, La.; sister-in-laws, Maurine J. Floyd of Monroe, La., Bobbie C. Rouse of Jonesville, La., Joy Davis Johnson of Monroe, La; and a host of nieces and nephews. The Palbearers were Grandsons.
The family asks that memorials be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church or Hospice.

Mrs. JUDITH ANN HUDSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Judith Ann Hudson will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday June 9, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Johnny Albright officiating. Burial will be in New Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Judy passed away on June 7, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 6l.
She was a retired school teacher with 29 years of teaching experience with the Ouachita Parish School System. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northeast La. University and received her Masters Degree from Mississippi College. Judy is preceded in death by her first husband, John Nathan Green; her parents, Bruce C. Roth and Earline Wilson Roth and her brother, Michael Bruce Roth.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Don R. Hudson, a devoted son John Destin Green and wife, Teresa all of West Monroe, LA; three loving step-sons, Don Hudson, Jr. of San Jose, CA, David Hudson and wife, Tara of Jonesville, LA, and Daniel Hudson and wife, Elizabeth of New Orleans, LA; niece, Jessica Roth of Shreveport, LA. Her grandchildren brought her much joy and happiness, John Colton Green, Canaan Hudson, Issaac Hudson, and Elizabeth Mei Hudson.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed traveling and dancing with her husband, Don. She loved playing with her grandchildren, tap dancing with the Janet Golson Dancers and her annual trips to Florida with family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Pallbearers will be Ron Roth, George Roth, Jesse Harrison, Alan Harrison, Raymond Winn and Tom Sanders
The family wishes to thank Dr. Trey Zizzi and Dr. Matt George and hospice employees Deb and Gale for their concern and help during her illness.

MRS. ETHEL PENDARVIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ethel Pendarvis will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday June 9, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert Spicer officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery.
Mrs. Pendarvis, 99, of Millilani Town, HI formerly of West Monroe, LA passed away on May 27, 2005 at Crawford's Convalescent Home. She was born October 4, 1905 in Eros, LA. She is survived by her son, Donald R. Pendarvis and wife Jean of Millilani Town, HI; one grandson, James A. Pendarvis and wife Angie of Houston, TX; one granddaughter, Donna P. Colleps of Millilani Town, HI; one great-grandson, Matthew S. Colleps of Millilani Town, HI; and two great-granddaughter, Ashley M. Pendarvis and Melysa A. Pendarvis of Houston, TX.
Viewing will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday June 7, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Madeline Grace Book, infant
Madeline Grace Book of Monroe, daughter of Debra and Harold Book, died Monday. Private graveside services will be held for the family at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Curtis I. Cassels, 79
RIDGECREST — Curtis I. Cassels, retired from Ashland Oil Co., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Elnora Coleman, 99
DELHI — Elnora Coleman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Green Road Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Albert Cupp, 64
TULLOS — Albert "Baby Cupp" Cupp died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Tullos United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 3 p.m. today and until services begin Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Bertha Day, 84
POINT — Bertha Day, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willa Dean Hicks Dring, 86
ANTIOCH — Willa Dean Hicks Dring, a lunchroom manager at Ruston High School, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Antioch United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

James Farris, 55
JONESVILLE — James Farris died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Jayline J. Johnson, infant
RAYVILLE — Jayline Jeremiah Johnson, son of Ozell Martinez and Grayline Johnson, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sue McClung Johnston, 77
Sue Lawman McClung Johnston of West Monroe, a seamstress, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Bettye Jelle King, 45
MER ROUGE — Bettye Jelle King, a homemaker, died June 1. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cherry Hill Baptist Church, Gallion. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Paul J. Pennington, 82
RUSTON — Dr. Paul J. Pennington, a retired dean at Louisiana Tech University, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mount Patrick Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice.

Joe Powell, 61
STRONG, Ark. — Joe Powell, an employee of Georgia Pacific Co., died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rosie Robinson, 98
RAYVILLE — Rosie Robinson, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Spencer Sylvester Jr., 81
MER ROUGE — Spencer Sylvester Jr., a bus driver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gallion. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Farmer Frank Tappin, 59
COLLINSTON — Farmer Frank Tappin, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Parish Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Selum No. 2 Baptist Church, Collinston. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rodney White, 43
BASTROP — Rodney White, self-employed, died June 1. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Carter, Janie Lou: changed to graveside services 11 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Gholston, Herbert James: 1 p.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Littlejohn, Katherine Marie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Nute, LaTonya Shonnette: 10 a.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Reddick, Versie B.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Reed, Brenda Faye: 11 a.m. Thursday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.

June 9, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ARLENE MARIE BOYD
West Monroe, Louisiana
The family of Arlene Boyd would like to give special thanks to the ones who took such good care of her during her illness.
To Patients Choice Hospice; especially Deb and Debra for their loving care.
To Dr. Floyd Jones for being such a trusted and caring doctor. You are the best.
To Brenda Hoy. You started as a sitter but became a part of the family. We can't thank you enough.
To all family and friends - thank you for your love and support during these difficult times.
The funeral will be held today at Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA at 10:00 A.M.
Jack Boyd

MRS. BERTHA EDNA KENNEDY DAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, La
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Edna Kennedy Day, 84, of Point, La will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 10, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, La., with Rev. Johnny Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Wilhite Cemetery, Wilhite, La, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.
Mrs. Day was born December 22, 1920 in Point, La and passed away June 7, 2005 in West Monroe, La.
Mrs. Day was retired from J.C. Penney as a sales associate. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Point, La. Mrs. Day was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ada Kennedy, brother: Wade Kennedy.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years ,William Mitchell Day of Point, La; children: Sue Day Abbott and husband George of West Monroe, La; Cynthia Day Aulds and husband Don of Huntsville, AL, Sonny Day and wife Marilynn of West Monroe, La; granddaughters: Dee Day Cochran and husband Rob, Kathy Abbott Graham and husband Stan, Melissa Aulds and fiancé Todd Grayson, Alison Aulds and fiancé Jon Giovanni; grandsons: Keith Abbott and wife Cindi, Scooter Day and wife Danita; and eight great grandchildren; brother: Robert S. Kennedy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Scooter Day, Keith Abbott, Don Antley, Keith Antley, Benny Wink and Todd Grayson.
Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, Point, La or organization of your choice.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home and Friday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the church.

CATHERINE "NANNIE" HAIR
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, Texas
Catherine "Nannie" Hair, 86, of Silsbee, Texas and native of Ted, Mississippi, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care.
A native of Taylorsville, Mississippi, she lived in Silsbee for 5 years and was a homemaker.
Funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 11, 2005 at First Pentecostal Church in Bay Springs, Mississippi, with burial to follow at J.D.B. Family Estate Cemetery in Raleigh, Mississippi. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, June 9, 2005 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Broussard's, Cemetery Road at Highway 96 Bypass, Silsbee, Texas and Friday, June 10, 2005 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at First Pentecostal Church in Bay Springs.
She was preceded in death by her son, James Daniel Hair; husbands, James Daniel Blakeney, Cody William Hair and William Henry Schnell; sister, Mary Lou Craven; brothers, Denson Watson and Howard Watson.
She is survived by her sons, Reverend Johnny C. Hair and his wife Lyndal of Moss Bluff, Louisiana and Dan Henry Blakeney and his wife Kathy of West Monroe, Louisiana; daughters, Donna Joyce Nunn and her husband Bill and Anna L. Tanton and her husband Jerry, all of Silsbee; daughter-in-law, Linda Hair or Hattiesburg, Mississippi; grandchildren, Jeffrey Hair, Cindy Parker, Reverend Jon Hair, Jr., Robin Burgess, Mark Nunn, Timothy Dwayne Nunn, David Nunn, Shanna Burgess, Bryan Tanton, Jana Tanton, and Daniel Ryan Blakeney; 18 great-grand children; sister, Margie Cooley of Laurel, Mississippi; brother, Henton Watson of Winter Haven, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

HAZEL THOMPSON WHITE
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, Louisiana
Funeral services for Hazel Thompson White, will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 9, 2005, at the Cox Funeral Home. Dr. Tom Wilks will be officiating.
Interment will be in the Lake Providence City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Visitation will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday until service time.
Mrs. White, 96, died in Monroe on June 7, 2005, after a lengthy illness, having been preceeded in death by her husband, J.D. (Red) White; her parents, C.F. and Maud McInnis Thompson; brothers, Clarence, Charles, Tommy and Otis; sisters, Mattie DeVille, Wilma Bowman and Vesta Carlton.
She is survived by her sister Bernice Wilks and husband, Milton of Bastrop. Special niece and nephew, Jim and Betty Carlton of Monroe, La. and numerous nieces and nephews. Wonderful loving caregivers, Edna Davis, Dorothy Johnson, Anna Goodjoint, Pat Washington, and Ruthie Gibson. Companion Claudia Rios and loving friend Katherine Bowers.
She was a long time resident of Lake Providence and an active member of First Baptist Church for many years. She was retired from Bell South Telephone Company after 32 years of service.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lake Providence, Louisiana.

WILLYE B. WEED
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, La.
Services for Willye Burrell Weed, age 90, of Hebert will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2005 from the Welcome Home Baptist Church in Hebert with Rev. Bill Gueringer officiating. Interment will follow in the Prewitt Cemetery in Mangham.
Mrs. Weed was born on August 10, 1914 in Mangham to the union of William Burrell and Jessie Jones Hixon and died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia.
She was a retired sales clerk with Western Auto Store in Columbia having worked some nineteen years. She was a member of the Welcome Home Baptist Church where for many years served as pianist and treasurer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Purvis B. Weed, and her son: Purvis L. Weed and her daughter: Lillian Anne Murrell.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: William A. "Dub" and Sharon Weed, her daughter and son-in-law: Linda and Donald Welch, her daughter-in-law: Kathleen Weed all of Hebert, eleven grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Randy Weed, Todd Weed, Bryan Weed, Jason Murrell, Pat White and Todd McLain.
Maj. Donald Welch, Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Welcome Home Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. until time of services Friday at the Welcome Home Baptist Church, Hwy 561, Hebert.

JON C. WILANDER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, La
Memorial services for Mr. Jon C. Wilander, 66, of West Monroe, La will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, June 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La. Officiating will be Pastor Cliff Donaldson under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.
Mr. Wilander was a member of AMVETS Post #5, Monroe, La and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Wilander was a retired self-employed loan officer.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years: Georgia Clifton Wilander; children: Lisa Jackson and husband Donnie of Michigan City, Indiana, Nancy Janene Wilander of Michigan City, Indiana, Jon C. Wilander and wife Lisa of Michigan City, Indiana, Pamela Harrison and husband Don of Michigan City, Indiana, Jill Stahoviak of Michigan City, Indiana, Grant Goodeaux and wife Becky of West Monroe, La, Danny Goodeaux and wife Donna of West Monroe, La, Dennis Goodeaux of Monroe, La, Greg Goodeaux and wife Jeanie of Lake Charles, La.; 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.
Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 2620 Centenary Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71104

Arlene Marie Boyd, 74
Arlene Marie Boyd of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lurline E. Brodnax, 76
BASTROP — Lurline Elaine Brodnax, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 6 p.m. Friday at Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bobbie Nell Carter, 72
WINNFIELD — Bobbie Nell Carter, a secretary, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Robert Lee Davis Sr., 81
FERRIDAY — Robert Lee Davis Sr. died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Decile Shivers Deason, 65
CHASE — Decile Shivers Deason, a retired truck driver instructor, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Reagon Cemetery, Baskin. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Thomas Farris, 55
JONESVILLE — James Thomas "J.J." Farris, an offshore welder for Insco, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Liberty Worship Center. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Judith Ann Hudson, 61
Judith Ann Hudson of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Chapel Hill Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lena Mae Jones, 93
Lena Mae Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 4. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Chapel CME Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Zeigler Cemetery, Eros.

Michael E. Jordan, 54
Michael E. Jordan of Monroe, an employee of Trailer Headquarters, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ethel B. Pendarvis, 99
MILILANI, Hawaii — Ethel B. Pendarvis, a retired grocery store owner, formerly of West Monroe, died May 27. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

John Powell, 61
STRONG, Ark. — John Powell, an employee of Georgia Pacific Paper Co., died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Church of God in Christ, Strong, Ark. Visitation is 2:30-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Ward Chapel Cemetery, Strong, Ark.

John 'Charles' Selby, 60
ST. JOSEPH — John "Charles" Selby died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

Jon C. Wilander, 66
Jon C. Wilander of West Monroe, a retired self-employed loan officer, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.

Previously Acknowledged
Cassels, Curtis I.: 10 a.m. Friday, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Coleman, Elnora: changed to 1 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi.
Cupp, Albert "Baby Cupp": 11 a.m. today, Tullos United Pentecostal Church, Tullos.
Dring, Willa Dean Hicko: 10 a.m. today, Antioch United Methodist Church, Antioch.
King, Bettye Jelle: 11 a.m. today, Cherry Hill Baptist Church, Gallion.
Littlejohn, Katherine Marie: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Reed, Brenda Faye: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sylvester, Spencer Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gallion.
Tappin, Farmer Frank: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Parish Association Building, Bastrop.
White, Rodney: 2 p.m. Friday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.

June 10, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CATHERINE "NANNIE" HAIR
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, Texas
Tribute to a Praying
Grandmother
My dear Nannie passed from this life at 10:15 A.M. June 8, 2005. Death appears to be so final and cruel. However, as painful and inevitable as death may be, death is not a conqueror, it is a defeated foe. My dad often says, "One thing death cannot steal is your memories or your testimony." So I would like to share a few of the rich treasures that my Nannie has left behind.
Allowed only a limited education, my Nannie earned a masters degree in hard work and sacrifice. Forced to stay at home at age nine when her mother died, she raised her younger siblings and supported her family. Nannie was a picture of sacrifice and she lovingly raised her five children, along with numerous other children. Nannie not only instilled the values of hard work and a love for the outdoors in her children, but she also made sure that her children received the most important gift of all, the love and respect for Almighty God.
My Nannie was a praying lady. The Kingdom of God was preeminent in her life. Prayer was her constant companion. Serving others, whether ministers, service men, relatives or needy families, was a way of life for her. Nannie made excellence her standard, either in Sunday School and fundraising drives or baking blackberry cobblers. Nannie was driven to be her best. Nannie's ever fervent prayer still rings loudly in my ears..."God, whatever it takes, save my children and my grandchildren." Nannie, thank you for the legacy that you have given. I intend to see you in Heaven soon. So Death, laugh while you may, because you will not last long. My Nannie's spirit is already now skipping on the clouds of glory, waiting for that glad reunion day." I Corinthians 15:55,57 "Oh Death, where is thy sting? Oh, Grave, where is thy victory? But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Jon Hair

Neva Bennett, 90
WINNSBORO — Neva Bennett, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Liddieville. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Parker L. Bosworth, 39
NEW YORK CITY — Parker Lavelle Bosworth, a registered nurse formerly of Monroe, died June 2. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Cruse, 83
FARMERVILLE — Mary Cruse, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Adelaide L. Davis, 59
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Adelaide L. Davis, an assembly line driller, died May 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Robert Lee Davis Sr., 81
FERRIDAY — Robert Lee Davis Sr., a retired oil field driller, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Archibald Community Cemetery, Archibald.

Bertha Kennedy Day, 84
POINT — Bertha Edna Kennedy Day, a retired retail sales clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be in Wilhite Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosemary Gardner, 59
SHREVEPORT — Rosemary Gardner, an employee of Herman Memorial Hospital, formerly of Monroe, died June 2. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Miller-Pioneer Funeral Home, Minden.

Betty Golson, 74
Betty Golson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth Lillian Croom Hall, 91
BASTROP — Ruth Lillian Croom Hall, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Church of God. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Joseph Jordan Sr., 76
FOULES — Joseph Jordan Sr., a logger, died Tuesday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today Maitland Baptist Church, Foules. Burial will be in the New Light Maitland Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kornelius C. Kelly, infant
Kornelius Corvelle Kelly of Monroe, son of Kerry and Denetrica Kelly, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

William G. Knapp, 56
SHREVEPORT — William G. Knapp died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Cornelius Lee, 62
TALLULAH — Cornelius Lee, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Baptist Church. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Sondheimer.

Tim Loyd, 85
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tim Loyd, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Burial will be in New Light Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Elmyra Van Matre, 84
FORT NECESSITY — Elmyra Van Matre, a homemaker, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Leo Metoyer Jr., 55
SHREVEPORT — Leo Metoyer Jr., a janitor, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Holiness Rose Church, Shreveport. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Irsebrevelle, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marie Martello Mitchell, 92
JONESVILLE — Marie A. Martello Mitchell, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James E. Parker Sr., 65
FERRIDAY — James Edward Parker Sr., a retail merchant, died June 3. Services are noon Saturday at Rufus Baptist Chapel Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be in Pine Hills Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie James Price, 63
Willie James Price of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dessie Mae Scott, 75
COLUMBIA — Dessie Mae Scott, a chef, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lloyd Davis Shelton, 87
TALLULAH — Lloyd Davis Shelton, a retired clothing store owner/operator, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Earlene Thomas, 39
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Earlene Thomas, a security guard formerly of Marion, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paul's Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion.

Geneva M. Thompson, 80
SLIDELL — Geneva McDowell Thompson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Willye Burrell Weed, 90
HEBERT — Willye Burrell Weed, a retired sales clerk with Western Auto Store in Columbia, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Welcome Home Baptist Church, Hebert. Burial will be in Prewitt Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously acknowledged
Broadnax, Lurline Elaine: 6 p.m. today, Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Carter, Bobbie Nell: 10 a.m. today, Garden of Memories, Winnfield.
Cassels, Curtis I.: 10 a.m. today, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Coleman, Elnora: changed to 1 p.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi.
Deason, Decile Shivers: 10 a.m. today, Reagon Cemetery, Baskin.
Farris, James Thomas "J.J.": 10 a.m. today, Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville.
Jones, Lena Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Young's Chapel CME Church, Calhoun.
Powell, John: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Church of God in Christ, Strong, Ark.
Tappin, Farmer Frank: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Parish Association Building, Bastrop.
White, Rodney: 2 p.m. today, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.

June 11, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

TINA LOUISE FULLER
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, Louisiana
Funeral services for Tina Louise Fuller, 19, of Pioneer will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 11, 2005 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be at the funeral home until time of services. Rev. Jay Morgan and Rev. Todd Perry will officiate. Interment will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Tina died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
She was a 2005 graduate of Forest High School, a cashier with Farmers One Stop at Monticello, LA and was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA), 3501 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 940, Metarie, LA 70002; to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the charity of ones choice.
She is survived by her parents, Clyde Edward Fuller and Debra Ann Hale Fuller; her paternal grandfather, R.E. Fuller, two brothers, Michael Wayne Fuller and his wife Connie and Robert Clyde Fuller and his wife Bridgett all of Pioneer, LA; three nieces, Shelby Fuller, Chassidy Fuller and Desiree' Fuller and three nephews, Jared Fuller, Austin Gregory and Tyler Fuller.
She is also survived by her fiance', Chris "Gator" Smitherman and two beloved friends, Janie and Bubba Smitherman all of Monticello.
Also surviving her are numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and close friends.
Pallbearers will be Timmy Whatley, John Ragus, Heath Hutchinson, Paul Philley, Mark Kirkland and Stacey Kirkland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hardy "James" Arledge, Adam Plunkett, Brandon Pace and the 2005 Graduating Class of Forest High School.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. BETTY SPILLERS GOLSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Golson, 74, of Calhoun, LA will be 2:00PM, Sunday, June 12, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, La with Rev. John N. Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Golson was born May 2, 1931 in Calhoun, LA. and passed away June 9, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Golson was a kind hearted, generous person. She and her husband opened their home during holidays and summers to children from the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home for many years. Mrs. Golson was a retired bank teller and Avon Representative. She was a lifelong resident of Calhoun, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband William Frank Golson, Jr., a brother, R.H. (Jim) Spillers, Jr., and sisters, Mary Lee Hattaway and Hilda Littleton.
Mrs. Golson is survived by a sister: Helen Davis and husband Sam, of Calhoun, LA; sisters-in-law: Marie Bond of Baton Rouge, LA, Exa Harris and husband Robert of West Monroe, LA; nieces: Joyce DeMoss and husband Mike of Calhoun, LA; Anita Hughes of Calhoun, LA, Beverly Bond Summers and husband Mike of Baton Rouge, LA; nephews: Dale Davis and wife Carolyn of Calhoun, LA, Donald Davis and wife Debbie of Calhoun, LA, Oscar R. Hattaway and wife Joycie of Calhoun, LA, Ronald Gene Hattaway and wife Tammy of West Monroe, LA, James Littleton and wife Carol of Hornlake, MS, Johnny Littleton and wife Margaret of Downsville, LA; Gary Littleton and wife Diane of West Monroe, LA, Jackie Barkley of Bossier City, LA, Robert Bond and wife Nancy of Arcadia, LA, and Jerry Bond and wife Pat of Arcadia, LA; a special friend Chester McCurry of Hollywood, CA; numerous great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Dale Davis, Donald Davis, Johnny Littleton, Oscar Roy Hattaway, Ronald Gene Hattaway, and Gary Lee Spillers.
Memorials may be made to: Mount Zion UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 34, Calhoun, LA 71225.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.

GLORIA MARIE LAFORGE
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral Services for Gloria Marie LaForge, age 19, of Oak Grove, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 11, 2005 at Cox Chapel Oak Grove, LA with Archie Haley of Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be held at Kilbourne Cemetery Kilbourne, LA.
Miss LaForge was born April 8, 1986 in Bastrop, LA and passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center Monroe, LA.
Her parents are Robert Dean Laforge and Tammy Lynn LaForge nee Tammy Lynn Cook.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers: Jim Thompson and Nolan Harper; and aunt: Gloria LaForge Freeman.
Survivors include: her father, Robert Dean LaForge, Kilbourne, Louisiana; mother, Tammy Lynn Densmore, Oak Grove, Louisiana; step-father, Jimmy Harper, Kilbourne, Louisiana; step-mother, Angie LaForge, Kilbourne, Louisiana; grandparents, Paul and Maria LaForge and Johnny and Dinky Cook, Kilbourne, Louisiana, Betty Jo Thompson, Monroe, Louisiana, and Diane Harper, Oak Grove, Louisiana; brothers: Bransen LaForge and Ethan LaForge, Oak Grove, Louisiana; sisters: Callie Harper, Haley Moon, Kilbourne, Louisiana, and Jessica LaForge, Oak Grove, Louisiana.
Pallbearers will be Slade Ratcliff, Josh Crowe, Matt Huffty, Steven Carroll, Adam Brown, Cody Huffty, John Patrick Brown, and Jeremy McAlpine.
Family will receive friends at Cox Chapel until time of service.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com.

MARY LOUISE RICHEY
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral Services for Mary Louise Richey, age 57, of Oak Grove, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 11, 2005 at Cox Chapel Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Mike Howard officiating. Interment will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Richey was born October 15, 1947 and passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005 at West Carroll Memorial Hospital Oak Grove, LA.
Her spouse is Duane Richey and her parents were Felton Odell Patterson and Vera A. Patterson nee Vera A. Miller.
She was preceded in death by her father: Felton Odell Patterson; mother: Vera A. Patterson; and sister, Patricia Patterson.
Survivors include: her husband, Duane Richey, Oak Grove, Louisiana; son: Stephen Hagan, Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-laws: Tammy and Joey Harper, Jamestown, Louisiana, and Terry and Andy Shaw, Greenville, South Carolina; brother, Donald Patterson, Morgan City, Louisiana; sister: Norma Jean Streetman, Morgan City, Louisiana; and 4 grandchildren.
Pallbearers Joey Harper, Andy Shaw, Joe Tannehill, Brandon Hagan, Alan Serjeant, and Archie Haley.
Family will receive friends at Cox Chapel until time of service.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com.

GENEVA MCDOWELL THOMPSON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, La.
Services for Geneva Leslie McDowell Thompson, age 80 of Columbia will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Bruce McGee officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Clarks, LA on November 9, 1924 to the union of Jim Floyd McDowell and Mary Frances Doherty and died on June 9, 2005 in Slidell, LA.
Until recently, Mrs. Thompson lived her life in Caldwell Parish. She was a graduate of Clarks High School, Class of 1944 and as a young woman was baptized at Old Bethel Baptist Church. She was a member of the Columbia Heights Baptist Church.
Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband: Odis Curtis Thompson.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Larey LeBlanc of Slidell, LA and Marsha and Ken Dickson of Birmingham, AL, a grandson, Chris LeBlanc, a granddaughter, Daana LeBlanc; and a great granddaughter: Morgan Ensminger all of Slidell, LA.
She is also survived by a brother: Gerald McDowell, half-sisters: Jeddie Alford and Evelyn Bratton and half-brothers: Carlos McDowell and Clayton McDowell. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165,Columbia

Maude Mixon Allen, 91
JONESBORO — Maude Mixon Allen, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Garden of Memories.

Parker L. Bosworth, 39
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Parker Lavelle Bosworth, a registered nurse formerly of Monroe, died June 2. Services will be held at a later date in New York City, under the direction of Bergen Funeral Service, New York City.

Lonzo Brown, 68
FARMERVILLE — Lonzo Brown died Thursday. Services are noon today at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Doyle Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary Cruse, 83
FARMERVILLE — Mary Cruse, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Forest Park Rest Cemetery, Shreveport. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Billy Dampier, 82
WISNER — Billy Dampier, a retired employee of the Franklin Parish Media Center, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Tina Louise Fuller, 19
PIONEER — Tina Louise Fuller, a cashier for Farmers One Stop in Monticello, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Jennie Lee Gulledge, 75
Jennie Lee Gulledge of Monroe, retired, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Mirah Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

William A. Huffman, 82
HARRISONBURG — William A. "Bill" Huffman, retired owner and operator of Huffman 4-10 in Jonesville, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Girlinghouse Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

John Barron Johnson, 59
John Barron Johnson of Monroe, a mill worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wayne Johnson, 68
URANIA — Wayne Johnson, a commercial fisherman, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Zemiumzs J. Johnson, 7
FARMERVILLE — Zemiumzs J. Johnson, son of Shantee Johnson and a student at Farmerville Elementary School, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery, Oakland, under the direction of Doyle Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Michael E. Jordan, 54
Michael E. Jordan of Monroe, an employee of Trailer Headquarters, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Rowland Road Baptist Church. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William Garvis Knapp, 56
SHREVEPORT — William Garvis "Bill" Knapp died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Liberty Worship Center. Burial will be at Manning-Knapp Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Gloria Marie LaForge, 19
OAK GROVE — Gloria Marie LaForge, a university student, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Gary Lamar Miller, 59
Gary Lamar Miller of Monroe, co-owner of The Wild Bird Center in Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Mary Louise Richey, 57
OAK GROVE — Mary Louise Richey, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Rebel G. Ryland, 52
COLUMBIA — Rebel G. Ryland, an attorney with McKeithen, Ryland, and Champagne, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Wayne Sanders, 52
MER ROUGE — Wayne Sanders, a carpenter and painter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bonne Idee-Harp Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Previously acknowledged
Coleman, Elnora: changed to 1 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi.
Davis, Adelaide L.: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gardner, Rosemary: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hall, Ruth Lillian Croom: 2 p.m. today, First Church of God, Bastrop.
Jones, Lena Mae: 11 a.m. today, Young's Chapel CME Church, Calhoun.
Jordan, Joseph Sr.: 11:30 a.m. today, Zion Baptist Church, Foules.
Lee, Cornelius: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Loyd, Tim: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Matre, Elmyra Van: 2 p.m. today at Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Metoyer, Leo Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Our Lady of Holiness Rose Church, Shreveport.
Mitchell, Marie A. Martello: 2 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Parker, James Edward Sr.: Noon today, Rufus Baptist Chapel Church, Ferriday.
Powell, John: 11 a.m. today, New Light Church of God in Christ, Strong, Ark.
Scott, Dessie Mae: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Shelton, Lloyd Davis: 10:30 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Tappin, Farmer Frank: 1 p.m. today, Morehouse Parish Association Building, Bastrop.
Thomas, Earlene: 11 a.m. Monday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.

June 12, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CODY LEE HENDERSON
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for Cody Lee Henderson, age 17, will be held at McDonald Baptist Church on Monday, June 13, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Glen Nash and Bro. B.K. Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA.
Cody, who was born on December 31, 1987, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2005. He was a resident of Jonesboro, LA.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Lora Danielle Henderson; his grandfather, Billy Ray Henderson and great-grandfather, Eathem Graham.
He is survived by his parents, Johnny and Suzonne Henderson; a sister, Wendi Henderson; his maternal grandparents, Murl and Pat Plunkett, all of Jonesboro, LA; four uncles: Lane Plunkett and wife, Debbie of Jonesboro, LA, Michael Henderson of Kingsland, TX, Phillip Henderson and wife, Tonya of Houston, TX and David Henderson and wife, Valinda of Mississippi. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Kristina Kingsmill of Weston, LA.
Pallbearers will be Paul Johnson, Steven Moak, Ronnie Potts, Billy Robinson, Les Web, Coach Corwyn Arledge, Coach Joe Spatafora and John Masters.
Visitation will be at Edmonds Funeral Home on Sunday, June 12, 2005 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Billy Dampier, 82
WISNER — Billy Dampier, a retired employee of the Franklin Parish Media Center, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Wisner. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William A. 'Bill' Fields, 70
William A. "Bill" Fields of West Monroe, a bag company employee, died Friday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Spillers Golson, 74
Betty Spillers Golson of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun.

Cody Lee Henderson, 17
JONESBORO — Cody Lee Henderson, a student, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at McDonald Baptist Church. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Betty I. Hester, 49
HARVEY — Betty I. Hester, a project assistant at Tulane University and formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Davis Mortuary Services, Marrero. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until time for services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Westwego.

Garland Wayne Johnson, 68
URANIA — Garland Wayne Johnson, self-employed, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urania First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1:30-10 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Urania Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Howard Jay Parks, 57
BASTROP — Howard Jay Parks of Dry Prong, formerly of Bastrop and a retired television station employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in Golden Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Thomas Ralph Reed, 76
TALLULAH — Thomas Ralph Reed, a retired BellSouth supervisor, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

John William 'Billy' Smith, 73
ARDMORE, Ala. — John William "Billy" Smith, a retired building contractor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday in Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore.

Margorie Sims Snyder, 81
Margorie Sims Snyder, Ph.D., of Monroe, a retired professor, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Geneva Thompson, 80
COLUMBIA — Geneva McDowell Thompson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery.

Jamie Canoy Thompson, 83
VIDALIA — Jamie Canoy Thompson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Ferriday Church of God. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Magee, Miss., City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Schooler Wilson, 89
Mary Ellen Schooler Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Allen, Maude Mixon: 2 p.m. today, McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Cruse, Mary: 2 p.m. Monday, Forest Park Rest Cemetery, Shreveport.
Gulledge, Jennie Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Mirah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Johnson, Zemiumzs J.: 11 a.m. Monday, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Sanders, Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Thomas, Earlene: 11 a.m. Monday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.

June 13, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. SABATINA D. DANTI
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Sabatina D. Danti, 79, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Danti died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at North Monroe Medical Center. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. A former teacher and guidance counselor, Mrs. Danti worked at Richwood, West Monroe, Neville, and Lexington High Schools. She was a member of the West Oak Garden Club, the Monroe Garden Club, and an Auxiliary Volunteer at North Monroe Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Dr. August G. Danti of Monroe, LA; mother, Ann Dipaola; and two brothers, Anthony and Leonard Dipaola all of Monongahela, Pennsylvania.
Pallbearers will be Harold Ratz, Neal Ticheli, Angelo Danna, Stuart Novak, Tim Kane, Kevin Fields, David Cattar, and Michael Napoli.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00PM Monday evening at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, MDA, or to your favorite charity.

GARY LAMAR MILLER
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, Louisiana
Funeral services for Gary Lamar Miller of Monroe will be held at 11:00AM Monday, June 13, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Swartz on Highway 139 with Dr. John Traylor and Dr. Colin Wimberly officiating. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Swartz from 10:00AM Monday until time of services.
Born on March 15, 1946 Gary died on June 9, 2005 at his home in Monroe, Louisiana following a lengthy illness.
Gary was an independent real estate appraiser and co-owner of the Wild Bird Center in Monroe. He was known for his charismatic personality and quick wit. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and customers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sarah Youngblood Miller, his son, Sean Marc Miller, cousins Susan Coats Allain, Beverly Fontaine, Rebecca Dobbins and Mart Fontaine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C. L. and Emma Lou Miller of Epps, Louisiana.
Pallbearers will be Milton Causey, David Furr, Jerry Mayhall, Tim Peacock, Burg Ransom and Sonny Standifer.
Special thanks go to the nurses at Gambro Dialysis Center for their wonderful support and assistance.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Black Bayou or the charity of choice.

MRS. MARY ELLEN SCHOOLER WILSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road Monroe
Services for Mrs. Mary Schooler Wilson, 89, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday June 15, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe with Rev. Terry Slawson officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilson died on June 11, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Mary Ellen Schooler Wilson was born August 13, 1915 in Rosetta, MS to Frank Walton Schooler and Grace Hoff Schooler. She had been a resident of Monroe since 1946, having moved to Monroe when her husband, Bill Wilson Sr. was employed by Mulhearn Insurance Company. Mrs. Wilson will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was a Fifty Year Member of First Baptist Church of Monroe. Mary Ellen was a Licensed Florist, having been employed by Mulhearn Flower Shop and later associated with Mulhearn Insurance Company. She also worked for many years at Famous Fabric Shop in Monroe. Sewing was one of her favorite hobbies. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Walton and Grace Hoff Schooler, her husband, William Byrum "Bill" Wilson, Sr., brothers, Frank Walton, Harold Hoff, Jules Norris, James Conley and sister-in-law, Beatrice Schooler.
Survivors include her son, William Byrum "Bill" Wilson Jr. and his wife, Nancy Ledbetter Wilson. Nancy's brother, Billy Ledbetter who felt "Miss Mary" was also his mother-in-law. One sister, Jo Ann Schooler of Pasadena, CA. Sister-in-laws, Edith Rose Schooler, Lea Schooler and Laverne Schooler, one niece and nine nephews. Grandchildren, Lon Wilson and wife Donna of Nashville, TN, John Wilson and wife Mimi of Frisco, TX, Becky Wilson Head and husband, Mickey of Monroe, Kelley Wilson Magee and husband, Chuck of Katy, TX. Great Granchildren, Dallas Wilson, Danielle Wilson, Jackson Wilson, Josh Wilson, Mia Wilson, Sarah Head, William Head, Emma Magee and Robert Magee.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Chatham, Morris Parker, Tommy Schooler, Butch Schooler, Bubba Schooler, and Harry Petty. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rich Bailey, Tommy McDonald and Pat McDonald.
Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Monroe or to your favorite Charity.
The Family would like to thank Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Gregory Green, and the staffs of The Oaks Nursing Home and Hospice of Louisiana

W.C. "CLINTON" WOMACK
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for W.C. "Clinton" Womack, age 87, of Chatham, LA will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at 10:30 A.M. at Chatham Baptist Church. Rev. Johnny Smith and Rev. Bill Morre will officiate with interment following in the Womack Cemetery, Chatham under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Mr. Womack was born in Womack, LA on March 22, 1918 and passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Womack is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Frances Womack of Chatham, LA; two daughters, Judy Mills and husband, James of The Woodlands, TX and Jill Perot and husband, Richard of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, Andrew Moore of The Woodlands, TX; Anna Moore Redding of West Monroe, LA; Matthew Moore of West Monroe, LA; Jamie Mills of The Woodlands, TX; four step-grandchildren, Shawn Mills of West Monroe, LA; Bridget Rickard of Paron, AR; Chad Perot and Candyce Perot both of West Monroe, LA. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Womack was retired from the Chatham Post Office after serving as Postmaster for forty-two years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chatham, LA. Mr. Womack served in the Army for three and one-half years during World War II in the South Pacific as a member of the 32nd Red Arrow Division.
Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Chatham will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Monday, June 13, 2005 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA.

Melvin E. Blakeney, 81
WEST MONROE Melvin E. Blakeney, retired from Entergy, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cayden Lane McVay, infant
Cayden Lane McVay, infant son of Brandi and Timothy McVay of West Monroe, died Saturday. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Parker, 81
CLAYTON — William Parker died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Gary Lamar Miller, 59
Gary Lamar Miller of Monroe, real estate appraiser and co-owner of The Wild Bird Center in Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Swartz. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation at the church is 10-11 a.m.

Rebel G. Ryland, 52
COLUMBIA — Rebel G. Ryland, an attorney with McKeithen, Ryland, and Champagne, died Friday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Columbia. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

W.C. 'Clinton' Womack, 87
CHATHAM — W.C. "Clinton" Womack, a retired postmaster, died Sunday. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chatham Baptist Church in Chatham. Burial will follow in Womack Cemetery, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Cruse, Mary: 2 p.m. today, Forest Park Rest Cemetery, Shreveport.
Dampier, Billy: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church of Wisner.
Gulledge, Jennie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Mount Mirah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Henderson, Cody Lee: 10 a.m. today, McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Hester, Betty I.: 11 a.m. today, Davis Mortuary Services, Marrero.
Johnson, Garland Wayne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Urania.
Johnson, Zemiumzs J.: 11 a.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Parks, Howard Jay: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Smith, John William "Billy": 2 p.m. today, Ardmore, Ala., Memorial Funeral Home.
Thomas, Earlene: 11 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Thompson, Geneva McDowell: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Thompson, Jamie Canoy: 10 a.m. today, Ferriday Church of God.

June 14, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. MELVIN E. BLAKENEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Melvin E. Blakeney, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mildred Lenard and Rev. Charles Tolbird. Burial will follow at Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery.
Melvin was born October 20, 1923 in Ouachita Parish to Charlie and Pearl Blakeney. He passed away June 12, 2005 in West Monroe.
Mr. Blakeney was retired from Entergy after 39 1⁄2 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. Mr. Blakeney was of the Assembly of God faith. He loved the outdoors, was an avid gardener, and he grew vegetables to give to the community.
Mr. Blakeney is survived by his wife of 58 years Violet A. Blakeney; three sons: Roger Blakeney and wife Myrl, Bobby Foster and wife Edna, Harold Foster and wife Evelyn all of West Monroe, LA. He was "PaPaw" to eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers , Joe Lindsey, Joseph Lindsey, Daniel Blakeney, Donnie Foster, and Shane Foster and Jody Chilton.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

MR. JAMES WILLIAM "BILL" GATLIN
Southern Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Mr. James William "Bill" Gatlin, age 84, died Sunday, June 12, 2005 at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Ruston. Mr. Gatlin was born near Hodge, Louisiana July 16, 1920 to Zebalon Gatlin and Kate Mae Bryant Gatlin.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 2:00 PM in Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with Reverend Stuart Toms officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.
Mr. Gatlin was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Griswold in the Asiatic Pacific theater earning a Bronze Star, 4 Battle Stars, Philippine Liberation Medal and other ribbons and citations.
He was a charter member of the local V.F.W. and was employed 48 years at the Hodge paper mill as a metal smith prior to his retirement. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to work in his yard. His greatest love was his wife of 59 years Katie and his family.
Mr. Gatlin is survived by his wife, Katie Beasley Gatlin of Hodge; daughter, Kathyvan Osborn and husband Richard of Chauvin, LA; grandchildren Jimmie Osborn and Victoria Osborn both of Chauvin, LA; sister, Pauline Upton of Delhi; brother-in-law, Van Beasley and wife Linda of Jonesboro; a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Gatlin was preceded in death by his parents, Zebalon and Kate Gatlin; sister, Mary Bond and special cousin, Anna Will Basinger.
Pallbearers are Phillip Lawrence, Trey Brashear, Rudy Bangan, Dalton Abercrombie, Jr., Eddie Gatlin, Buster Sullivan, K.C. Cox and Rodney Spencer.
Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

DOUGLAS HOLLIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Douglas Hollis, 77, of Sterlington will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday June 15, 2005 at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home on Lamy Lane with Brother Don DeLukie and Brother Charlie Reeves officiating. Interment will be at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Douglas was born October 2, 1927 and died Sunday, June 12th at North Monroe Hospital following a brief illness.
Douglas was born in Sterlington, he was a life long resident of Union Parish. He retired in 1986 as a Supervisor with United Gas Pipeline Company with 35 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion.
Douglas was a fan of old-time Blue Grass and a member of the Blue Grass Music Association, a charter member of Ten Mile Creek Hunting Club and during his younger years, an avid fox-hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 57 + years, Maxine Wyatt Hollis. He was preceded in death by his parents: George Leslie and Willie Mae Hollis; sisters: Lorraine Phillips and Barbara Love, and brother: James U. Hollis. He is also survived by brothers George and Grant and their wives Lucille and Carlon of Sterlington; sister: Constance Grenfell of Baton Rouge; a special sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Bill and Betty McDougle of Sterlington; brother-in-law: Dale Love; sister-in-law: Josephine Hollis and numerous special nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his nephews Thomas Hollis, Usrey Hollis, Michael Grenfell, John Grenfell, Jeff Hollis, Bill Love, and Roger Love.
Memorials may be made to the Sterlington Church of Christ or a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

MRS. LESSIE MAE MCDANELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lessie Mae McDanell, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 16, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. David Womack and Rev. Jerry Salisbury officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Mrs. McDanell was born September 17, 1921 in Baskin, LA and passed away June 12, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. McDanell was a member of Walnut Grove Southern Methodist Church, and the Women's Missionary Society.
Mrs. McDanell is survived by her husband: John H. McDanell; children: Linda Holomon and husband Art, Marilyn Dennis and husband Ronnie, Ronnie McDanell and wife Donna all of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Kevin Garrison of Stillwater, OK, Lisa McVay of West Monroe, LA, John Garrison of Choudrant, LA, Candace Frost of West Monroe, LA; five great-grandchildren: Taylor, Tyler, Logan, Abigail and Ethan; sister: Ophelia Salisbury of West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Garrison, John Garrison, George McDanell, Gary Thomas, Billy Bryant, and Jerry Pender.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

INFANT CAYDEN LANE MCVAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Today we will be saying good-bye to Cayden Lane McVay. He was in our life for a very brief time but he stole our hearts. He was so tiny but he fought so hard to live for his mommy. He will always be with us in our hearts.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA.
He was preceded in death by his Aunt Lisa Carol Pearson, his maternal great-grandparents Jack and Arlene Mulhearn, his paternal great-grandparents, J.C. and Carolyn Pearson.
He is survived by his loving mommy and daddy Timothy Charles and Brandi Pearson McVay of West Monroe, LA; his grandparents, Layne Mulhearn Pearson of West Monroe, LA; Eddie and Joanne Pearson of Milton, FL. His very special great-aunt, Marilyn Mulhearn Watkins and uncle Terry, aunt and uncle Johnne and Mike Sims of Sterlington, LA; his great aunts and uncles Jack and Julie Mulhearn, Jerry and Lilliana Mulhearn, Jaye and Laura Mulhearn, adopted grandfather, David Fields; special family friends, Lisa Emory, Tina Oliveaux, Eric Underwood and Elizabeth Godbey.
Words cannot express our gratitude to Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. The doctors and nurses took care of Cayden like he was their own.
Special thanks go to Drs. Robichaux, Ginsberg, Aaronsman, Adoph, and Kim to the primary nurses Sonya and Jennifer and all the others who took such loving care of him before and after his death.
Everyone at Oschner Hospital will always be in my heart just the way you took my baby in to your heart. Thank you Tasha Johnson for all your help.
We Love you all.

REBEL G. RYLAND
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Memorial services for Rebel G. Ryland, age 52 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 16, 2005 from the First United Methodist Church in Columbia with Rev. Pam Roy and Rev. Sherman Jones officiating.
Mr. Ryland was born in Alexandria on April 22, 1953 to the union of C. Burt and Velma Burns Ryland and died Friday, June 10, 2005 at his residence.
Rebel was a 1971 graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria and a 1978 graduate of the L.S.U. Law School in Baton Rouge. He practiced law in Columbia for 25 years.
He was past President of the Caldwell Parish Bar Association. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Columbia and also a member of the Columbia Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife: Kathryn Hayes Ryland, his sons: Hunter Ryland and Ricky Ryland, his daughters: Alexis Ryland and Carmen Ryland all of Columbia, his brothers: Rhett Ryland of Baton Rouge and Judge Dexter Ryland of Alexandria, his sister: Sonya Ryland Millican of Baton Rouge and several nieces and nephews.

EDWARD MAURICE WATTS
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA.
Edward Maurice Watts of Monroe, formerly of Newellton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was 75 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Newellton, with Rev. Mark Fenn and Rev. Todd Sumrall officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton. The services will be under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah.
Mr. Watts was retired from Watts Novus Windshield Repair and from farming.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lavonne Watts, of Monroe; daughter, Sandy Norris and husband, John, of Houston; grandchildren, Millie and Clark Norris, of Houston; and sister, Hazel Davidson, and husband, Claude, of Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Ed Britt, Randy McDonald, Larry Foster, Coonie McVay, Carl Tatum, Jr., and Bobby Baker.
Honorary Pallbearers are Billy Parker and Jackie McClain.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to either First Baptist Church of Newellton or First Baptist Church of West Monroe.

Howard 'Tyson' Autman 62
RAYVILLE — Howard Jack "Tyson" Autman, a yardman, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Melvin E. Blakeney, 81
Melvin E. Blakeney of West Monroe, a retired Entergy employee, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eula Mae Bryant, 95
STRONG, Ark. — Eula Mae Bryant, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert J. Clark, 74
PIONEER — Robert J. Clark, a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Douglas 'Doug' Coker, 83
Douglas "Doug" Coker of Monroe, retired president of Troy & Nichols Insurance Company, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

J.D. Cummings, 54
WINNSBORO — J.D. Cummings died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Sabatina D. Danti, 79
Sabatina D. Danti of Monroe, a teacher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles L. Farrar, 72
HUTTIG, Ark. — Charles L. Farrar, a retired Realtor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Jack Mayfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Huttig. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, and 1 p.m. Thursday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, between Marion and Huttig.

Estenner Ford, 86
Estenner Ford of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

William Carl Fuller, 81
HUNTINGTON, Texas — William Carl Fuller, formerly of Natchez, Miss., died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Edward Main Jackson, 88
RAYVILLE — Edward Main Jackson, a laborer, died June 9. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Evert 'Pee Wee' Jordan, 77
WINNSBORO — Evert "Pee Wee" Jordan, a retired businessman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Tristen A. Lord, infant
RUSTON — Tristen Alexander Lord, son of Melissa and David Lord, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Cemetery.

Curtis Gerald Parker, 58
START — Curtis Gerald Parker, a mechanic, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Start Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gertie Shadic, 90
LINVILLE — Gertie Shadic, a retired Union Parish School Board member, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Steele Smith, 79
Steele Smith of Monroe, a mechanic, died June 10. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Prairieville.

Elizabeth Thompson, 66
TALLULAH — Elizabeth Thompson, formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jackie Leroy Tyson, 55
RAYVILLE — Jackie Leroy Tyson, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carl G. Walker, 60
JONESBORO — Carl G. Walker, a millwright, died Sunday. Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at North Hodge Assembly of God, North Hodge. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Garden of Memories.

Mary Schooler Wilson, 89
Mary Ellen Schooler Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 4:30-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Johnson, Garland Wayne: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Urania.
McVay, Cayden Lane: 2 p.m. today, graveside at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Parks, Howard Jay: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ryland, Rebel G.: 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.
Womack, W.C. "Clinton": 10:30 a.m. today, Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham.

June 15, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOUGLAS ROACH COKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Douglas Roach Coker will be 11:00 AM Thursday at First Christian Church, Monroe, LA with Dr. John Tate and Rev. David Carter officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Hwy 80 East under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Douglas Roach Coker was born June 17,1921 in Montague County, Texas. At a young age, his family relocated to a farm near Earth, Texas. An excellent athlete, he moved to Plainview, Texas to play football.
He received a scholarship to play football at Southwest Texas State but chose to attend Texas Tech. After starting Tech, he enlisted in the Marine Air Corps, served during WWII and flew dive bombers in the Philippines where he earned the Navy Distinguished Flying Cross for "For heroism and extraordinary achievement".
Afterwards, he graduated from Tech and married Mary Troy Coker, his wife of 57 years. He was recalled into military service during the Korean Conflict and obtained the rank of Major.
Afterwards he worked at Troy and Nichols Insurance Company where he retired as president in 1985. He served 2 terms as president of the Louisiana Mu-tual Insurance Agents, was ac-tive in the "Y's" Men's Club, was a Deacon and Elder at St John's Christian Church and a co-founder of the Prostate Cancer Support Group.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Valton Coker and Beula Coker and sister Oreta Hill.
He is survived by his wife Mary Troy Coker; his brothers JJ Coker, and Victor Coker and sister Joyce Nix; children Donald Troy Coker and wife Barbara Coker of San Antonio, Texas, Martha Bratton and husband Rocky Bratton of Monroe, Ray Coker and wife Shirley Coker of Monroe; grandchildren, Troy Coker of San Antonio, Sara Bratton, Daniel Bratton, Mary Bratton, John Coker and Kathryn Coker of Monroe and many nephew's and niece's and close friends.
He was a loving family man, devout member of his church and a great friend. He spent much of his later years on his farm near Eros and spending time with his grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home at 1200 Lamy Lane from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday and on Thursday at First Christian Church from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 3400 Forsythe, Monroe or the Neville Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 600 Forsyth, Monroe, LA.

CHARLES L. FARRAR
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Charles L. Farrar of Huttig, Arkansas died on June 13, 2005 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1933 in Monroe, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tommie G. and Gracy Graves Farrar and a sister Tommie J. Farrar Allen.
He is survived by one brother Donald E. Farrar, Olympia, Washington; two nephews Charles E. Farrar, Lacy,Washington; Jimmy D. Allen, Minden, Louisiana; four nieces Debra L. Pagel, Olympia, Washington; Barbara J. Osgood, Huttig, AR.; Linda K. Dennis, Vancouver, Washington; Lori A. Allen, West Monroe, Louisiana; and eleven grand nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Huttig High School. He received a BS degree in accounting from Louisiana Tech University and a MBA degree from Florida Atlantic University. He was also a veteran, serving two years in the United States Army during the Korea conflict.
Following graduation from college he moved to Oxford, Ohio and later became Executive Director of Delta Sigma Pi, an international organization for business school students, where in 2003 he was awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from that organization.
He then accepted the position of Executive Vice President of the Louisiana Realtors Association in Baton Rouge. He served two years on the Finance Committee of the National Association of Realtors, one of only two staff members to do so.
He later moved to Tampa, Florida where he was Executive Vice President of the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors. Following his retirement there he worked another five years for American Express Corporate Travel Division.
Prior to the "frequent flyer programs", in 1967 Delta Air Lines awarded him the "Flying Colonel" designation for his extensive travel with the airline.
He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and holds the Certified Association Executive designation. He is a charter member and past president of the Louisiana Society of Association Executives.
He is a member of the Methodist Church, the Strong Masonic Lodge, and the Syrian Temple Shrine, Cincinnati, Ohio. An avid traveler, he visited in all 50 states and more than 115 countries around the world.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Jack Mayfield Memorial United Methodist Church in Huttig with the Rev. Alton Peel officiating.
Visitation will be at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday and at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery located between Huttig, Arkansas and Marion, Louisiana
Pallbearers are Brandon Allen, Tommy Allen, David Pagel, Joshua Barnett, Todd Butler and Kyle Pagel.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana offering friends to sign the register book and view the obituary via their website at www.farrarfh.com.

MR. NOAH E. TURNIPSEED
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Noah E. Turnipseed, 94, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Turnipseed was born January 23, 1911 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi and passed away June 13, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Turnipseed was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA where he served as an usher for over 40 years.
Mr. Turnipseed is survived by his wife: Dorothy Turnipseed of West Monroe, LA; daughters Carol T. Antley and husband Don of Point, LA, Cheryl T. Bryant and husband Joe of Achworth, GA; sister: Kate Reynolds of Meadeville, MS; grandchildren: Jo Ellen Cranford and husband Mark of West Monroe, LA, Michael Antley of Seattle, WA, Amanda Thurman and husband John of Elizabethtown, TN, Melissa Sullivan and husband Pat of Achworth, GA, Rebecca Bryant of Achworth, GA; four great-grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be: Tom McCandlish, Harold Oetgen, John Stimac, Mark Cranford, Russell Hart and John Curry.
Ushers will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

EDWARD MAURICE WATTS
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA.
Edward Maurice Watts of Monroe, formerly of Newellton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was 75 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, at First Baptist Church, Newellton, with Rev. Mark Fenn and Rev. Todd Sumrall officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton. The services will be under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah.
Mr. Watts was retired from Watts Novus Windshield Repair and from farming.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lavonne Watts, of Monroe; daughter, Sandy Norris and husband, John, of Houston; grandchildren, Millie and Clark Norris, of Houston; and sister, Hazel Davidson, and husband, Claude, of Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Ed Britt, Randy McDonald, Larry Foster, Coonie McVay, Carl Tatum, Jr., and Bobby Baker.
Honorary Pallbearers are Billy Parker and Jackie McClain.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to either First Baptist Church of Newellton or First Baptist Church of West Monroe.

Golden Berry Jr., 72
WINNSBORO — Golden Berry Jr., a retired schoolteacher and coach, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jimmie Earl Breland, 69
WINNSBORO — Jimmie Earl Breland, a nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fort Necessity Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

John R. Bougues, 63
JONESBORO — John R. Bougues died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Full Gospel Christian Center. Burial will be at Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

J.D. Cummings, 54
WINNSBORO — J.D. Cummings, a service technician with BellSouth, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Avie Grayson, 93
Avie Grayson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Douglas Hollis, 77
STERLINGTON — Douglas Hollis, a retired supervisor for United Gas Pipeline Co., died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be a Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Carrie Monique James, 12
Carrie Monique James of Monroe, a student, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday in Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be Magnolia City Cemetery, Monroe.

John Barron Johnson, 59
John Barron Johnson of Monroe, a millworker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday in Liberty Christian Center. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Kornelius C.Kelly, infant
Kornelius Corvelle Kelly of Monroe, son of Kerry and Denetrica Kelly, died June 8. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. today at Brothers Sisters Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Jewel Little, 69
RAYVILLE — Jewel Little, an oil field switcher, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Lessie Mae McDanell, 83
Lessie Mae McDanell of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mattie Lee Morgan, 80
HOMER — Mattie Lee Morgan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Legardia Tellis Neal, 89
Legardia Tellis Neal, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. James Baptist Church at Sterlington. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

William R. Parker, 81
CLAYTON — William R. Parker, a radio telegraph operator, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Willie James Price, 59
Willie James Price of Monroe, a laborer, died June 8. Services are 1 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Gertie Shadic, 90
LINVILLE — Gertie Shadic, a retired cafeteria manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Union Primitive Cemetery, Linville.

Elizabeth Thompson, 66
TALLULAH — Elizabeth Thompson, formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Mary "Lou" Urban, 81
ALEXANDRIA — Mary "Lou" Urban, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Maurice Watts, 75
Maurice Watts of Monroe, a farmer and windshield repair specialist, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Henry Wesley Jr., 62
DALLAS — Henry Wesley Jr., formerly of Richwood and a painter, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday in Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial will be Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Coker, Douglas "Doug": 11 a.m. Thursday, First Christian Church, Monroe.
Farrar, Charles L.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jack Mayfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Huttig, Ark.
Ford, Estenner: 1 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Fuller, William Carl: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Jordan, Evert "Pee Wee": 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Lord, Tristen Alexander: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Ryland, Rebel G.: 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.
Smith, Steele: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Walker, Carl G.: 4 p.m. Thursday, North Hodge Assembly of God, North Hodge.
Wilson, Mary Ellen Schooler: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

June 16, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

REV. JUNIOR LEE COTTON
Richardson Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Rev. Junior Lee Cotton was born on September 5, 1929. He expired from this life on June 9, 2005 at Glenwood Medical Center at age 75. He was the youngest of seven children. His Christian life began in Winnsboro, LA. Rev. Cotton was the pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church for twenty years and former pastor or King Ollie Baptist Church for seventeen years. He served in the Korean War. He was the first bus driver for NLU and retired from NLU after twenty-eight years of service. Rev. Cotton married Willie Jewel Carroll in 1953 on Dec. 25. Born to this union were six children. He leaves to mourn twenty grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
The homecoming services for Rev. J.L. Cotton will be on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Riverside Missionary Church, 2601 Powell Ave., Monroe, LA at 1:00 p.m. The family hour will be on Friday, June 17, 2005 at Riverside Baptist Church from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. The Repast will be at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be held at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PATRICIA "PATTY" ANN SPIGENER GREEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Services for Patricia "Patty" Ann Spigener Green, 75, of Marion will be Friday, June 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville with Don Delukie officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA in Union Parish. Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Friday, June 17, 2005.
Mrs. Green died Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at St. Frances Hospital of Monroe, LA due to complications from a short illness. She was a life long resident of Union Parish. She was born August 22,1929 to Mack Spigener and Ila V. Spigener of Haile, LA. She was a member of Haile Church of Christ, graduated from Linville High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe. She was a world traveler and an avid worker in her church activities including many campaigns with "We Care" and "God's Family Missions."
She was preceded in death by her husband Miles K. Green, parents Ila V. Spigener and Mack Spigener, and brother Marvin Spigener.
She is survived by two sons: Kenneth D. Green and wife Ann of Farmerville, LA, and Gary L. Green and wife Frances of Abilene, TX; two daughters: Lanora Ann Aulds and husband Glenn of Marion, LA, and Terri Lea Hardy and husband George of Kansas City, MO; six grand -children: Tony Wayne Aulds and wife April, Nicholas Barron Green, Travis Samuel Green, Jacob Daniel Green, Jessica Lynn Green, and Lucas McRay Green; one great grandson: Ian Stuart Aulds; one brother: Leslie Spigener and wife JoAnne of Minden, LA; three brothers-in-law: Glen Green and wife Faye, Jack Green and wife Carolle, and Gawain Green and wife Judi; one sister-in-law: Paula Spigener; numerous nieces and nephews.
Any planned memorials may be made to Gary Green's Mission Fund, payable to: Southern Hills Church of Christ, 1221 Chariot Circle, Abilene, TX 79602.
Special friends: Opal Hale and Mary Donson.

MRS. RUBY MARIE WILSON NICHOLSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Nicholson, 81, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 17, 2005 at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, with Rev. David Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, La under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.
Mrs. Nicholson was born August 16, 1923 to John Willis and Minnie Pearl (Bridges) Wilson in Arcadia, Louisiana. She passed away June 14, 2005 in Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Nicholson was a resident of West Monroe, Louisiana from 1942 to 2004 before moving to Baytown. She was very active in her church, Ridge Avenue Baptist Church while living in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Nicholson was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of more than 50 years, Claude Nicholson.
Mrs. Nicholson is survived by a son, James Nicholson and wife JoAnn of Austin, Texas; daughter: Diane Daves and husband Robert of Baytown, TX; brother: John Robert Wilson and wife Maxine of Monroe, LA; sisters: Frances Young and husband Truis, of Arcadia, LA and Pearl Harvey and husband Don of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren: Paul Nicholson, Lesley Richards and husband Tim, Mark Daves and wife Carol, Julie Daves, Connie Henderson and husband Shane, and Nancy Daves; great granddaughter: Taytem Reeves and numerous other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

REX REED ROBERTSON, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home- Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mr. Rex Reed Robertson, Sr., 87, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 17, 2005, at Riverview Cemetery, with Rev. Robert Brewer officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Robertson was born on July 30, 1917, in Heber Springs, AR, and died on June 15, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Neville High School prior to serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of West Monroe Masonic Lodge #419 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his brother, George B. Robertson; sister, Dorris Taylor; and first wife, Mamie Theola Guthrie Robertson.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Rex Reed, Jr. and Elizabeth Gay Robertson and Todd William and Linda J. Robertson; daughter and son-in-law, Dorris Denise and Floyd Irl Odenbaugh; former wife, Edith Kaiser Robertson; grandchildren, Rex Reed Robertson III, Mariah R. Perry, Rebekah R. Baker, Todd Randall Robertson, Jennifer Lynn Robertson, Rachael R. Baugh, Adrienne Dianna Grafton, and Angela Ossman; and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 16, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

DR. MARJORIE SIMS SNYDER
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Marjorie Sims Snyder departed this life Thursday, June 9, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital following a lengthy series of illnesses. Although a long-time resident of Monroe, she had most recently lived in Bastrop at Summerlin Lane Nursing Home.
Memorial services for Dr. Snyder will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 18th, at the First United Methodist Church of Monroe with the Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, beginning at 12:30 PM until service time.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Snyder, her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Smith I. Sims, and her sister, Mary Sims Quinn.
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Jerry Snyder and wife Yvonne, and Mike Snyder and wife Sue; two grandchildren, Douglas and Bryan; brother-in-law, Dr. Don Quinn; nephew, Dr. Buddy Quinn and wife Mitzi and their children, Zack and Meg.
Marjorie was born October 25, 1923, in Hazard, Kentucky. No one who knew her would be surprised to learn that her first home was in Happy, Kentucky. She was blessed with an almost incomprehensible optimism and zest for life which survived life threatening illness and injury. Through numerous hospitalizations, the many visitors who came with concern and encouragement invariably left more cheered and uplifted than before.
She had a distinguished careeer in education born of a lifetime of learning. Marjorie held a Doctorate in Education from Peabody College of Vanderbilt and was on the faculties of the University of Florida, Kent State University, and the University of Indiana before spending the last twenty-two years as the Reading Lab Director at Northeast Louisiana University. She authored many articles and textbook chapters, as well as maintaining an active professional speaking schedule throughout the United States, Canada, and Euorpe.
An avid supporter of athletics, Marjorie was the first female to serve on the NLU Athletic Committee. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Delta Pi, and Phi Delta Kappa professional organizations as well as the Monroe Symphony League, PEO, the Daughters of the American Revolution, NLU Women's Club and the Pocahontas Society. She was always appreciative and gracious when recognized, as was the case when she received her last award, Resident of the Month at Summerlin Lane Nursing Home. As accomplished professionally and as active as she was in her community, Marjorie will be best remembered by relatives, friends and students as a never-ending fountain of care, concern and love for one and all. It was an impossibility to have been in her presence without departing uplifted and smiling. She was one of a kind.
Two of her great loves were her church, especially the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class, and learning by reading.
Consequently, the family requests memorials be made to either the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 or the Morehouse Parish Library, 524 East Madison, Bastrop, Louisiana 71220.www.coxfuneral.com

MARY LOU URBAN
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home - Alexandria, LA.
Services for Mrs. Mary Louise "Lou" Urban, age 81, of Alexandria, will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria, LA. Rev. Sammy Morrow will officiate with interment following in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball, LA.
Mrs. Urban died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Alexandria, LA. She was a charter member of the 50/50 Sunday School Class. She was retired from Bell South.
She is survived by three sons: Mickey Urban and wife Brenda of Monroe, Bobby Urban and wife Llen of Sterlington, and Bill Urban of West Monroe; five grandchildren: Leigh Urban of Monroe, Dustin Urban of Pineville, Rachel Robinson and husband Scotty of Monroe, Ashley Urban of Sterlington, and Kim Cummins and husband Todd of West Monroe; one sister: Mrs. Jewel (Sis) Korndorffer of Alexandria; one brother: James M. Farmer of Monroe: and six great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Michael John Urban Jr.; her father: Luther Martin Farmer; her mother: Mrs. Jessie Bielkelwicz; and her brother: Joseph (Sonny) Farmer.
Pallbearers will be Steve Foster, Darrell Constance, Frankie Hyde, Scottie Robinson, Todd Cummins, and Jason Foster.
Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until time of service Thursday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Alexandria.
To extend online condolences to the Urban Family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

Golden Berry Jr., 72
WINNSBORO — Golden Berry Jr., a retired school teacher and coach, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at First Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at State Place Cemetery, Gilbert.

James 'Ronnie' Bray, 52
BASTROP — James "Ronnie" Bray, a retired Bancroft Bag Co. employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Romenetha Bursey, 55
Romenetha Bursey of Monroe, disabled, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Rev. Paul E. Carroll, 50
LIDDIEVILLE — The Rev. Paul Edward Carroll, a minister formerly of Ferriday, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ta-Kaylin D. Glover, 6
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ta-Kaylin Demond Glover, son of Peggy Glover Jones, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

J.B. Loyd, 72
WISNER — J.B. Loyd, a farmer, died June 10. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Albert Mathews, 69
FERRIDAY — Albert Mathews, a railroad trackman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Doty Road Church of God, Monterey. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Matthew Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rance Robinson, 76
BASTROP — Rance Robinson, a painting contractor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Raymond L. Ruby, 74
DOWNSVILLE — Raymond L. Ruby, a retired U.S. Marine, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Downsville Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Downsville Cemetery.

May Belle Shackelford, 87
JONESBORO — May Belle S. Hatten Shackelford, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mattie Bee Thomas, 68
Mattie Bee Thomas of Monroe, a school custodian, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Noah E. Turnipseed, 94
Noah E. Turnipseed of West Monroe, owner and operator of a wholesale business, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eathel Ward, 94
LINVILLE — Eathel Ward died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

William L. Wilson Jr., 77
PONCHATOULA — William Luther Wilson Jr., self-employed in the refinement and restoration of antiques and upholstery, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof.

Previously acknowledged
Breland, Jimmie Earl: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Coker, Douglas "Doug": 11 a.m. today, First Christian Church, Monroe.
Farrar, Charles L.: 2 p.m. today, Jack Mayfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Huttig, Ark.
Little, Jewel: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Morgan, Mattie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Homer.
Neal, Legardia Tellis: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Parker, William R.: 10 a.m. today, Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.
Ryland, Rebel G.: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.
Smith, Steele: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Walker, Carl G.: 4 p.m. today, North Hodge Assembly of God, North Hodge.
Wesley, Henry Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.

June 17, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. BOBBY STEVE BROWNLEE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Steve Brownlee, 62, of Calhoun, LA will be 4:30 PM, Friday, June 17, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Calhoun, LA Rev. Neil Everett and Rev. Ronnie Charrier will be officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Brownlee was born March 2, 1943 in Calhoun, LA and passed away June 15, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Brownlee is survived by wife, Patsy Brownlee; daughter: Kathy Hall and husband Morgan; son: Chris Brownlee and wife Bonnie; six grandchildren; Lana, Landan, Dusty, Peyton, Christian, Lauren; two great grandchildren: Kelsey and Jon; mother: Mary Stone; brother: Billy Brownlee; sisters: Charlotte Smith and Patricia Green.
Visitation will be Friday from 3:30 PM until service time at the church.

MR. BEN J. FLEMING
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Ben J. Fleming, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Friday June 17, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Leonard Garlington and Rev. Milton Pray will be officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Fleming was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, serving with the 4th Ranger Division and the Special Service Forces. He was in the Battle of Anzio, North Africa, France and Sicily during which he received the Purple Heart , Bronze Star with cluster, and numerous other service medals.
Mr. Fleming is survived by his wife, Earlene Fleming; daughter: Doris F. Maza and husband Mack; grandsons: Jason Maza and wife Donna, Clayton Maza and wife Mandi; 3 great-grandchildren: Sarah, Jaocb, and Jadon Maza; sister: Louise Olhieg and husband Clyde; brother: William Fleming and wife Joyce; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday from 9AM until service time at the church.

RUTH SIMMONS LOCKHART
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Simmons Lockhart, 83 will be 11:00 AM Saturday June 18 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA with Rev. Nancy Wofford officiating. Private interment services will follow under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Lockhart was born March 5, 1922 and passed away Thursday June 16, 2005 in Monroe, LA. Prior to her illness she was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the former group leader of Bible Study Fellowship. Mrs. Lockhart was retired from the State of Louisiana as a Social Worker.
She was pre-deceased by her husband: Billly M. Lockhart, Sr.; her parents: Thomas Verba and Bertha Smith Simmons; a grandson: Brent Alleman Lockhart and a brother: Dr. Schubert B. Simmons.
She is survived by two sons: Billy M. Lockhart, Jr. and wife Peggy of Monroe, LA and James T. Lockhart and wife Anne of Monroe, LA; two daughters: Elizabeth L. Tarver and husband John of Baton Rouge, LA and Carolyn L. Marx and husband Dr. Robert Marx of Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Bonnie Brister and husband Bubby of Mandeville, LA, Tricia Upton and husband Tim of Mandeville, LA, Stephen Creaghan of Monroe, LA, Billy M. Lockhart, III of Monroe, LA, Lauren Lockhart of Dallas, TX, Erin Tarver of Boston, MA, Austin Tarver of Baton Rouge, LA, Carolanne Marx of Monroe, LA, Christopher Marx of Monroe, LA; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM Saturday until the time of service at 11:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

MR. RAYMOND L. RUBY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Cox Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Raymond L. Ruby, age 74, of Downsville will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2005 at Downsville Baptist Church in Downsville, Louisiana.
Officiating at the services will be Rev. Charles Davis. Burial will be in the Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, Louisiana.
Mr. Ruby passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2005. He was a member of the Downsville Baptist Church. Mr. Ruby served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Viet Nam War.
He is survived by his daughter, Amber L. Mackerley and husband Harold of Bartonsville, PA; sisters, Doris Nance of Shreveport, LA; Katie Pruitt of Henderson, TX; Juanita Ames of Farmerville, LA; Ann Hamilton of Downsville, LA and Alyce Milford of Farmerville, LA; brothers: Bill Ruby of Shreveport, LA and Robert Ruby of Downsville, LA; grandchildren, April Mackerley of Bartonsville, PA and Bobby Smith of Bartonsville, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bastrop, LA
A celebration service of the life of Mrs. Alene Russell Ogden of Bastrop, Louisiana will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 18, 2005 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop with the Rev. Jim Ingram officiating. Interment will be at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Alene Russell Ogden, a native of Oak Grove, Louisiana passed away at her residence Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
Mrs. Ogden is survived by her husband of 61 years, W. David Ogden; a daughter, Margaret Ogden Morgan and husband John Morgan of Corona del Mar, California; two sons, Rusty Ogden of Sherman, Texas and Jim Ogden and wife Annette Baker Ogden of Bastrop; sister, Marylene Russell Johnson of Monroe; and eight beautiful grandchildren, Meredith and John David Morgan; Nolan, Katie, and Susan Ogden; James, J. Ross, and Anne-Marie Ogden.
Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, John David Morgan, Nolan Russell Ogden, James Edward Ogden, Jason Ross Ogden; and nephews, Len Smith and Scott Smith.
Honorary pallbearers are C.L. Givens, Freddie Marlatt, Hot Higginbotham, Dick Revels, and Bill Fershoff.
The family wishes to extend our special thanks to Dr. E.D. Baker, whose caring heart was an example and inspiration to us all and will always be appreciated and loved. Also a special thanks to the loving caretakers who saw that special person in Mimi, and comforted her and all of us through the process of her illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to the Alene Russell Ogden Memorial Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, Bastrop, Louisiana or to your favorite children's charity.

Howard Jack Autman, 72
RAYVILLE — Howard Jack "Tyson" Autman, a yardman, died June 10. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery.

Bobby Brownlee, 62
CALHOUN — Bobby Brownlee, owner and operator of a trucking company, died Wednesday. Services are 4:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 3:30 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Paul E. Carroll, 50
LIDDIEVILLE — The Rev. Paul Edward Carroll, a minister formerly of Ferriday, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Apostolic Tabernacle, Liddieville. Visitation is 5 p.m. today and Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Shady Acres Cemetery, Ferriday, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert J. Clark, 74
PIONEER — Robert J. Clark, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Dale M. Copeland, 44
Dale M. Copeland of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wayne Dunn, 60
FARMERVILLE — Wayne Dunn, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Downsville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Ben J. Fleming, 87
Ben J. Fleming of West Monroe, a retired plumber, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia A. Green, 75
MARION — Patricia A. Green, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Emilee B. Guimbellot, 95
HOUMA — Emilee Brownell Guimbellot, a businesswoman formerly of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro.

Lydia S. Hatten, 94
WISNER — Lydia S. Hatten, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Percy Howard, 70
TALLULAH — Percy Howard, a retired fireman, died June 10. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Henderson Community Cemetery, Sondheimer, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Edward Main Jackson, 88
RAYVILLE — Edward Main Jackson, a laborer, died June 9. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Hall Cemetery, Alto.

Daisy Mayfield, 97
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Daisy Mayfield, a retired teacher, died June 10. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Sweet Canaan Cemetery.

Linda Gay Merritt, 61
OAK GROVE — Linda Gay Merritt, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Ruby Wilson Nicholson, 81
BAYTOWN, Texas — Ruby Marie Wilson Nicholson, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Howard Randall, 50
Howard Randall of West Monroe, a state vocational director, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Rex R. Robertson Sr., 87
Rex Reed Robertson Sr. of Monroe, a car salesman, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Rance Robinson, 76
BASTROP — Rance Robinson, a painting contractor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Dessie Mae Sandifer, 91
ST. JOSEPH — Dessie Mae Sandifer, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Herringville Cemetery, Monticello.

Jackie Leroy Tyson, 55
RAYVILLE — Jackie Leroy Tyson, a farmer, died June 12. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Berry, Golden Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Bursey, Romenetha: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Glover, Ta-Kaylin Demond: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Loyd, J.B.: 11 a.m. Sunday, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mathews, Albert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Duty Road Church of God, Monterey.
Morgan, Mattie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Homer.
Neal, Legardia Tellis: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ruby, Raymond L.: 10 a.m. today, Downsville Baptist Church, Downsville.
Thomas, Mattie Bee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wesley, Henry Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Wilson, William Luther Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

June 18, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. BETTY DEGRAFFENREID
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Services for Mrs. Betty DeGraffenreid McAdams, age 78, of Ruston, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, LA. Rev. Marcus Murphy and Rev. Dale Oden will be officiating with interment to follow at Pines Memorial Gardens in Ruston, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA.
Betty DeGraffenreid McAdams was born October 5, 1926 in Waynesville, MO, and passed away on May 23, 2005 at her residence in Ruston, LA. following a lengthy illness from ALS or Lou Gehrigs Disease.
Mrs. McAdams was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, LA.
She is survived by her husband: Leonard McAdams of Ruston, LA; her daughter: Marlene Young and husband, Tony of Ruston, LA; grandchildren: Daniel, Marny, and Jamie Young of Ruston, LA; brother in law: Jim McAdams of Laguna Niguel, CA; niece: Patricia Muniz of Laguna Niguel, CA; nephew: Ken McAdams of Wilmington, NC.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA and Wednesday, May 25, 2005, from 1:00 PM till time of service at Temple Baptist Church Chapel — Ruston, LA.

JOYCE IVY RENWICK KING
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Joyce Ivy Renwick King of Baton Rouge formerly of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Edward Head and Rev. Gregg Riley officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. King passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005, at her residence in Baton Rouge.
She worked for several years with the foster grandparent program in Lafayette Parish School System and Lafayette General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Taylor King, Sr.; brothers, William Percy Renwick and John B. Renwick. She is survived by her son, William T. King, Jr. and wife Donna Hillman King of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Donna King Platt of Lafayette, LA; granddaughter, Courtney King Gonsoulin of Baton Rouge, LA; grandsons, Kenton Nolan King of Charlotte, NC, and William Todd Platt of Lafayette, LA; sisters, Carolyn Renwick Donald and Nell Renwick Williams of Monroe, LA; great-grandchildren, Jack, Claire, and Lee Gonsoulin, Carson and Connor King, Alex and Katie Kuntz, Jacob, Kaleb, and Michael Andrepont; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

MR. HOWARD A. RANDALL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Howard A. Randall, 50, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 19, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Randall died August 16, 2005 in Jonesboro, LA. He is preced in death by his father Noble A. Randall.
Survivors include his wife Judy Randall, mother, Shirley Randall, sons, Corey Randall, Josh Randall (I'll always be your bodyguard), step-daughters, Amy Laird and husband Rick, Sherry Boals, three grandchildren, Jonathan, Bailey and Guvyn, brothers and sisters, David A. Randall, Carolyn Kirksey and husband John, Gary A. Randall, Carter A. Randall and wife Cindy, Robin Jennings and husband Todd, numerous nieces, nephews, and caring friends.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Mayo, Jack Loper, Johnny Miller, Brett Clark, Gary Aymond, Ricky Young, Randy Knot and Danny Silman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday June 18, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

James D. Grant, 86
James D. Grant of Monroe, a retired warehouse supervisor with Malone & Hyde, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ruth Lockhart, 83
Ruth Simmons Lockhart of Monroe, a retired state social worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Private burial services will follow.

Dorothy Mae Marshall, 62
TALLULAH — Dorothy Mae Marshall, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. Services are noon Tuesday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, and 6-7 p.m. Monday at McCall High School, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Shelton Mayfield, 85
RUSTON — Shelton Mayfield, a retired well tester, died June 14. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Unionville. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Monday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Alene Russell Ogden, 83
BASTROP — Alene Russell Ogden, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

John Retz, 76
CALHOUN — John Retz, retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margorie Sims Snyder, 81
Margorie Sims Snyder, Ph.D., of Monroe, a retired professor, died June 9. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kathie Jane Williams, 57
LAKE ST. JOHN — Kathie Jane Bradford Beach Williams died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Abundant Life Church, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Roger Lee Wright Sr., 58
Roger Lee Wright Sr. of Monroe, a contractor formerly of Winnsboro, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Previously acknowledged
Autman, Howard Jack "Tyson": 11 a.m. today, Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Berry, Golden Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Bursey, Romenetha: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rev. Carroll, Paul Edward: 2 p.m. today, Apostolic Tabernacle, Liddieville.
Clark, Robert J.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Dunn, Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Downsville United Methodist Church, Downsville.
Glover, Ta-Kaylin Demond: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Hatten, Lydia S.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
Howard, Percy: 2:30 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Jackson, Edward Main: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start.
Loyd, J.B.: 11 a.m. Sunday, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mathews, Albert: 2 p.m. today, Duty Road Church of God, Monterey.
Mayfield, Daisy: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Merritt, Linda Gay: 4 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Morgan, Mattie Lee: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Homer.
Neal, Legardia Tellis: 2:30 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington.
Randall, Howard: 11 a.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Robinson, Rance: 10 a.m. today, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop.
Sandifer, Dessie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello.
Thomas, Mattie Bee: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tyson, Jackie Leroy: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Wesley, Henry Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.

June 19, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. EARLY ALTON BIGGS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Early Alton Biggs, age 101, of Point, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 20, 2005 at Providence Baptist Church in Point, LA. Officiating the service will be Dr. Johnny L. Sanders.
Burial will follow at Acree Cemetery in Point, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mr. Biggs died June 18, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his wife Velma Irene Smith; son, Wayne Biggs and grandson, Chris Wink.
Survivors include his daughters, Gloria Wink and husband Benny, and Melba Biggs; grandson, Tracy Biggs and daughter-in-law Nancy Biggs.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Monday, June 20th at Providence Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his memory to the charity of the donors choice.

J. D. GRANT
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for J. D. Grant, age 86 will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 20, 2005 for the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Charlie Hood, chaplain of the War Veteran's Home and Rev. Jeff Wyant officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife, Hazel at the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.
J. D. Grant, a World War II veteran and a resident of the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home passed away on June 17, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe after an extended illness.
Mr. Grant was born in Clarks on July 18, 1918 to the union of Horace E. and Alice Youngblood Grant. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brother: Elzie L. Grant and his sister: Ethel Grant Cassells.
Mr. Grant was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater of operations, surviving the landing on the beaches of Normandy on "D" Day.
He retired from Malone and Hyde as a warehouse supervisor, after working for Olin-Matheson and the Ammunition plant in Minden until its closure.
His heart was always in Caldwell Parish where he often visited his friends and family.
He is survived by his sisters: Effie Crowley, Frances Gilbert and Margie Dieffert and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Earl Wyant, Ron Wyant, Buddy James, Calvin Wyant, Neal Walters and Marshall FIsher.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Monday from 9:00 AM until service time at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

MRS. OLLIE LEE GRIFFITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Lee Griffith, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, June 20th, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Leo Balsamo, Jr. officiating.
Mrs. Griffith was born September 18th, 1929 in Tallulah, LA the daughter of the late Alfred and Sean Mae Hollis Simpson, and passed away June 17th, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
A retired waitress, Mrs. Griffith was associated with Tony's Grill in Monroe for over 32 years.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Boggs and by her second husband, Paul Griffith. In addition, her son, Nova Griffith III, her granddaughters, Amy Fletcher and Martha Ann Gilley, and her great grandson, Xavier Pinney, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughters and their husbands, Brenda and Jerry Biscamp of Groves, TX, Sandra and Glen Jones of West Monroe, Paula and Kevin Roye of West Monroe, Dolores and Bertin Cova of Lake Jackson, TX, and Carol Jean Simmons of Port Neches, TX; her son and his wife, Jake and Carolyn Boggs of St. Francisville, LA; two sisters and two brothers; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1761 North 19th St in Monroe, LA 71201, or the American Diabetes Association, 2620 Centenary Blvd. in Shreveport, LA, 2620 Centenary Blvd. in Shreveport, LA 71118.
The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe on Monday evening, June 20th, 2005, from 5:00 PM until service time.

GEORGE EDWARD HELLER
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. George Edward Heller, 61, of Hawaii, formerly of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Heller, a loving husband, father, and devout Catholic, was born on January 11, 1944, in Monroe and passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Hawaii.
He was a graduate of St. Matthew High School and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a United States Navy veteran and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. His mother, Marguerite Rose Heller; father, George L. Heller; and brother, Bobby Heller preceded him in death.
Mr. Heller is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan Heller; children, Beth Romano, Matt Heller, Sean Heller, Sasha Sanders, and Erin Fontenot; grandchildren, Melissa, Joseph, Gregory, Michael, Cody, Kaegan, Maegen, Cameron, Tyler, Mariah, Gabby, and Jared; and brothers, Dick Heller, Fred Heller, and Tommy Heller.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, June 20, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 7:00 PM

BARBARA EXTER KELLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Barbara Exter Kelley died June 18, 2005, at Landmark Nursing Home.
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 19, 2005. A family graveside service will be held on Monday, June 20, 2005.
Mrs. Kelley was born July 18, 1922, at Oak Lawn, Illinois. She graduated from the University of Rochester and became a Registered Nurse in Chicago.
In 1971, she moved to Monroe with her husband, William Kelley, Jr. She was involved in numerous civic and social activities such as the Ladies Golf Association at Bayou DeSiard Country Club and most notably, was a cancer survivor support volunteer. Mrs. Kelley attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe.
Her husband, William Kelley, Jr. preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Wilson Hartz, III of Chicago, IL; daughters Debby Burrows of Marietta, GA, Jennifer Kennedy and husband Joe of Taylors, SC, and Heidi Presley and husband Ron of Monroe; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Kit Kelley and Bill and Betty Kelley of Monroe; brothers, John Exter of Dedham, MA, and Bob Exter of Riverside, CA; and twelve grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Landmark Nursing Center in West Monroe, Hospice Care of Louisiana and all who helped care for Mrs. Kelley through the years.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Alex Presley, Brown Kelley, and Craig Burrows as well as Ron Presley, Joe Kennedy and Steve Kelley.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

MRS. ANNIE PEARL SMITH
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Pearl Smith, 90, of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Rev. W. D. Carson officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith died Friday, June 17, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop.
She was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired cafeteria manager in the public school system, and a member of the Baskin Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son: James Roy Smith and daughter: Linda Jacques.
Survivors include her two sons: J. D. Phillips of Ball, LA, Terry Phillips of Sterlington, LA; daughter: Annis Marie Burnham of Farmerville, LA. She was also survived by nine grandchildren and severla great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, June 22, 2005.

KENNETH JAMES YOUNG
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Rev. Kenneth James Young, 52, of Monroe, LA died Friday evening, June 17th, 2005, following a lengthy illness.
Born June 9th, 1953, in Orange, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Arthur and Ida Turbush Young. For the past 27 years, Rev. Young was a minister and evangelist and was the first nationally appointed Assemblies of God missionary to the disabled.
Ken's ministry was "Hope for the Handicapped, Inc." He and his wife moved to the Monroe area 3 years ago and were in the process of starting a new church when Kenneth's health began to fail. Rev. Young also founded the Bethesda Christian Center which is now known as the Mountaintop Church. He pastored the church for 12 years.
Rev. Young is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Smith Young of Monroe; his stepdaughter and her husband, Christina and Scott Oglesbee of West Monroe; his brother, Arthur Young, Jr., of Calhoun; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions should be made to the following:
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Suite 2600, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Il 60602.
Their web site is: www. ifcj.org. Also Compassion International at Colorado Springs, Co 80997 and their web site is www.compassion.com. Memorial services for Rev. Kenneth James Young will be Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 3:00 PM at the House of Prayer International in Monroe.

Harry Lee Arnold Sr., 91
NEW ORLEANS — Harry Lee Arnold Sr., a retired electrician with the FBI, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Johnnie Lee Boyd, 78
Johnnie Lee Boyd of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lola Fisher Brensing, 84
MOBILE, Ala. — Lola Fisher Brensing, a homemaker, formerly of Columbia, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

William Covington Sr., 89
William G. "Bill" Covington Sr. of West Monroe, a retired building construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Mavis Crawford, 79
RAYVILLE — Mavis Crawford, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Roberta Gryder, 84
EROS — Roberta Gryder, a retired beautician, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Forest Johnson, 91
BASTROP — Forest "Elmore" Johnson, a retired employee of Thermatomic Carbon Plant in Sterlington, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

George D. Lewis, 87
George D. Lewis of Monroe, a supervisor with Chevron Oil Co., died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until services begin at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Cortlandt McCoy Jr., 88
Cortlandt McCoy Jr. of West Monroe, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Reagan Darby Newman, 4
Reagan Darby Newman of Monroe, son of Kim and Todd Newman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Jeffery L. Newsom, 27
CROWVILLE — Jeffery L. Newsom, an oil field worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Howard A. Randall, 50
Howard A. Randall of West Monroe, a Louisiana state vocational director, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

John Retz, 77
CALHOUN — John Retz, a retired U.S. Air Force officer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery.

Hattie Stuckey, 95
Hattie McMillon Stuckey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 3 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Lawinter F. Ward, 59
Lawinter F. Ward of Monroe, a medical secretary, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Bursey, Romenetha: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Loyd, J.B.: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Marshall, Dorothy Mae: noon Tuesday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Mayfield, Shelton: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Unionville.
Tyson, Jackie Leroy: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Williams, Kathie Jane Bradford Beach: 3 p.m. today, Abundant Life Church, Natchez, Miss.
Wright, Roger Lee Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro..

June 20, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. JOHNNIE LEE HARGROVE BOYD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Johnnie Lee Hargrove Boyd, 78, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at Palestine Cemetery, Vixen, LA. Rev. J. L. Baugh will officiate, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mrs. Boyd was born August 9, 1926, in Jackson Parish, LA., and died June 18, 2005 in West Monroe following a brief illness. Mrs. Boyd was a member of Palestine Baptist Church in Vixen and was preceded in death by her husband; J.C. Boyd, son; Eddie Wayne Boyd, parents; Benjamin Frank and Ida Bivens Hargrove.
She is survived by her children; Stanley Boyd and wife Cindy, Betty Boyd Byrd and husband Ralph, four grandchildren; Kelley Byrd, Joe Byrd, Melissa Boyd, and Danny Boyd, one great grandchild; Jordan Boyd, all of West Monroe.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home.

WILLIAM G. "BILL" COVINGTON, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
William G. "Bill" Covington, Sr., went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 18th, 2005. He was born April 2nd, 1916, in Burns, Mississippi, to Addie and Charlie Covington. He was preceded in death by brothers James and Delton, and sisters Daisy, Flay and Opal.
The memorial service will be held Monday, June 20th, at 2:00PM at the First Assembly of God in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Pastor Eugene Brown officiating. He will be assisted by Pastors James Mooney and R.Z. "Butch" Pilcher. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edith Harris Covington; two sons, William G. Covington, Jr., PhD, of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, and Gary Wayne Covington, MBA, and CPA (retired) of West Monroe. One remaining sibling, Allie Hale, is a resident of West Monroe. He also leaves behind one goddaughter, Marilyn Finkbiener, of Cleveland, Tennessee. Also surviving him are two sisters-in-law, Audrey Richardson of West Monroe and Naomi Gates and her husband, Olen, of Carrollton, Alabama, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Covington was an Army veteran of World War II, serving on the front lines in dangerous combat missions. He was responsible for being one of the first to go into an area and the last to leave to set up a radio communications system. He is a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA). For a number of years, he was active in the local branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
His family moved to northeast Louisiana when he was a young boy. He attended public schools in Rayville, but lived most of his life in West Monroe. After being honorably discharged he returned to West Monroe where he met and married Edith Louise Harris.
Mr. Covington was employed as a construction worker, but also loved farming and gardening. One of his gifts was his ability to buy real estate and develop property. He always took special care in maintaining his yard. He entered and won watermelon growing competitions in the Farmerville Watermelon Festival. Hunting and fishing were two additional hobbies that he enjoyed. His favorite breed of hunting dogs was the beagle.
Church was an important part of his life. One year he was named the Sunday School Superintendent of the Year for the Louisiana District of the Church of God. Later he was active in the Assemblies of God at First Assembly in West Monroe and Rocky Branch Assembly of God.
He stressed the importance of getting a good education to his sons and both of them earned graduate degrees with the help of him and his wife.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Michael McCormick and Patient's Choice Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to Hillcrest Children's Home in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Kalon Albritton, Clyde Barkley, Gene Benson, Steve Boyer, Walter Hendry, and Chester Thornhill.
Visitation will be Monday from noon until service time at the First Assembly of God in West Monroe.

MRS. ROBERTA GRYDER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA. 71291
Graveside services for Mrs. Roberta Gryder, 84, of Eros will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Williams Cemetery near Eros. Bro. Lawerence Phillips and Bro. Lemoine Salsbury will officiate, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Gryder was born September 26, 1920, in Larraine, TX., and died June 17, 2005, in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Gryder was a business women for most of her working career. She was a member of R.L.D.S. Church Eros Resurrection Branch.
She is survived by her children; Nancy Conners of Michigan, Joy Smith of Eros, Charles R. Williamson Jr. of Nevada, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Smith, Stephen Waring, Larry Smith, James Conners, Jimmy Moore and Charles Williamson Jr.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

GEORGE EDWARD HELLER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. George Edward Heller, 61, of Hawaii, formerly of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Heller, a loving husband, father, and devout Catholic, was born on January 11, 1944, in Monroe and passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Hawaii.
He was a graduate of St. Matthew High School and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a United States Navy veteran and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. His mother, Marguerite Rose Heller; father, George L. Heller; and brother, Bobby Heller preceded him in death.
Mr. Heller is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan Heller; children, Beth Romano, Matt Heller, Sean Heller, Sasha Sanders, and Erin Fontenot; grandchildren, Melissa, Joseph, Gregory, Michael, Cody, Kaegan, Maegen, Cameron, Tyler, Mariah, Gabby, and Jared; and brothers, Dick Heller, Fred Heller, and Tommy Heller.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, June 20, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 7:00 PM.

GEORGE D. LEWIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for George D. Lewis, 87, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 20, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at the Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, MS.
Mr. Lewis died June 18, 2005 at his residence, in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Lewis was a member of the Lea Joyner United Methodist Church in Monroe, where he was an active member of church functions and activities. He was employed by Chevron Oil Co. in production for most of his life. He loved playing domino's with his friends at Azalea Estates.
Mr. Lewis was loved by all who knew him and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was preceded in death by his wife Mattie Jane Nettles Lewis. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his daughters, Jannette Lewis Salvo and husband Dr. Emile Salvo, Yvonne Caire and husband Dr. Michael Caire, son, Ronnie Lewis and wife Elaine, grandchildren, Jeff and Ian Lewis, and Leah Shaun Tatum, brother, Billy Lewis and wife Maurice, sisters, Fern Burris, and Pauline Thompson, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Monday.
Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital.

CAROL COSSELMAN MOUK
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Carol Cosselman Mouk left her earthly home and joined her Lord on June 19, 2005. She was surrounded by family and friends who will celebrate her life and legacy on June 22, 2005, at 10:00 AM, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with Rev. Errol Montgomery and Rev. Walter Baer officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the columbarium at St. Thomas.
She temporarily leaves her beloved spouse George; her children George Mouk and wife Betsy, Susan Haines and husband Ron, Jim Mouk and wife Sharon, Lee Mouk and wife Maureen; and special best friend Betty Stone.
She has often expressed that her children, grandchildren and great-grandson are her legacy and greatest treasure. She will be missed by her grandchildren Mae Elizabeth, Mary Alice and Charlie Mouk; Schell Gower and husband Paul, Seth Haines and wife Amber and great-grandson Isaac Haines; Christopher, Wes, and Sarah Mouk; Louis and Sophie Mouk.
Carol was born on August 19, 1928, in Denver, Colorado to W.L. and Vera Alice Cosselman. She attended LSU and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in interior design.
She was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity, Monroe Junior Charity League, Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith Alliance, Monroe Garden Club, and Friends of Black Bayou.
She served as Alumni President of Chi Omega, and she worked on the advisory board for Mercy Ministries. She was a discussion leader for Bible Study Fellowship International.
She served faithfully as a Daughter of the King and Altar Guild member at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, acting as chairperson for both groups.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Wednesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
The family wishes to thank Patient's Choice Hospice for their comfort and care.
The family requests that memorials be sent to St. Thomas Episcopal Church Altar Guild or Daughters of the King.

REAGAN DARBY NEWMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Reagan Darby Newman, 4, will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 20, 2005, at Parkview Baptist Church, with Rev. Clyde Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Reagan, the son of Todd and Kim Newman, was named for President Ronald Reagan and World War II Army Ranger, Brigadier General William O. Darby, who was killed in action just days prior to V-E Day after having fought valiantly and bravely for four years in the European Theater. Like his namesakes, Reagan fought and lived with unparalleled bravery and compassion for those around him.
Critically ill with cerebral palsy from birth, Reagan survived the years and his illnesses with Reaganesque grace, somehow always making others feel better with his bright eyes, beautiful smile, and an enduring radiance that always made others think things would be alright.
Reagan was with us for nearly five years with a still yet to be fully understood purpose, but like General Darby, it was always clear he would only be here until his purpose on this Earth was served.
At 1:21 AM on Saturday morning, Reagan died with a little boy's dignity, freed from tubes, tapes and vents, and cradled in his mother's arms as she rocked him to sleep one last time.
His job here was done. Though he never spoke, he left a message for all of us to find his purpose within our hearts, to live bravely, and to love passionately.
He is survived by his father and mother, Todd and Kim Newman; sister, Kelly; brother, Ty; grandparents, Jerry and Ruth Crawford of West Monroe; grandfather, Ray Newman and wife Lynn of Monroe; grandmother, Barbara Fenstomocher and husband Al of Temple Hill, MD; great-grandmother, Mary Lisenby of West Monroe; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Todd Holyfield, Rooster Oliveaux, Trey Magee, and Billy Medlin.
Honorary pallbearers will be "Uncle Bill" Hawkins, Shawn Ogelsby, Lucky Reed, and Martin Navarro.
The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to all Reagan's nurses through the years, including Jill Soliman, Stephanie Spikes, Keesha Rollins, Kayla Bright, Mary January, and Angie Baker.
Special thanks also to Dr. Gerald Ross and the staff of North Monroe Medical Center PICU who attended Reagan in his final illness, Dr. David Thomas, Dr. Aristotles Pena-Miches, Wendy Richardson, and the staff of the St. Francis PICU who attended Reagan numerous times through the years.
A final thank you is extended to Dr. Carmen Payne and the staff of the St. Francis NICU, without whom Reagan's five years of life would not have been possible.
Because Reagan was not a candidate for organ donation and with the hope that his life can somehow continue to bring happiness to others, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers and other sentiments, donations be made to NATF Southeast, Bone Marrow Transplant Fund In Honor of James Christopher Allums, 3475 West Chester Pike, Ste.320, Newtown, PA 19073.
James Christopher is a local boy with leukemia who is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Please make any such donations "IN MEMORY OF REAGAN D. NEWMAN."
We love you, Reagan. We will miss you and we will never forget you.

CHARLES HENRY RUFFIN
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Charles Henry Ruffin, age 72, of Oak Grove, LA, will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at the First Church of God Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Roy Pepmiller and Brother Rod Shipp officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA.
Charles passed away Friday, June 17, 2005 at the West Carroll Care Center.
Charles was born March 30, 1933, second son of seven sons born to the union of Ercie and Corine Ruffin. Soso, Mississippi was place of birth.
The Ruffin family moved to the Oak Grove area when he was 5 years old. He graduated from Oak Grove High School and entered the Air Force.
In 1952-54 he moved to California and entered college there. He attained a degree in General Contracting. He married June Annette in 1953. Three daughters were born to this union.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ercie Everett Ruffin mother, Julia Corrine Ruffin brothers, Jerry Wayne Ruffin and Larry Ruffin nephew, Donald Wayne Ruffin and late wife, Aileen Holt Ruffin.
Survivors include his companion: Betty Danley, Oak Grove, LA; two daughters: Kandy Symington, Dover, FL and Cherie Flagg, Anna Maria Island, FL; son-in-law: Reggie Flagg, Anna Maria Island, FL; daughter: Malaney Ruffin, Brandon, FL; brother: James Ruffin, Oak Grove, LA; sister-in-law: Sue Ruffin, Oak Grove, LA; brother: Shelton "Red" Ruffin, Oak Grove, LA; sister-in-law: Pat Ruffin, Oak Grove, LA; two brothers: Elton Ruffin, Fairhope, AL and Lafayette Ruffin, Tuscaloosa, AL; sister-in-law: Ruby Ruffin, Tuscaloosa, AL; eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Gunter, Jimmy Ruffin, Jimmy Griffin, David Ruffin, Jimmy Worley, David Jones and Timothy Jones.
Honorary pallbearers will be Glen Kennedy, Chuck Bankston, Ricky Hightower, David Ruffin and Mike Ruffin.
Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove AA Chapter.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

Lyda Bell Armstrong, 76
GILBERT — Lyda Bell Armstrong, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Eureka Baptist Church, near Gilbert. Visitation is noon until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Early Alton Biggs, 101
POINT — Early Alton Biggs, a construction welder, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Acree Cemetery, Point, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wallie Gorman, 81
BASTROP — Wallie Gorman, a retired nurse's aide at Morehouse General Hospital, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Causey Cemetery.

J.D. Grant, 86
J.D. Grant of Monroe, a retired warehouse supervisor with Malone & Hyde, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.

Ollie Lee Griffith, 75
Ollie Lee Griffith of West Monroe, a retired waitress, died Friday. Services are 7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. until services begin at the funeral home.

Barbara Exter Kelley, 82
Barbara Exter Kelley of West Monroe, a retired Registered Nurse, died Saturday. Private graveside services will be held for the family today at Mulhearn Memorial Park under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Pearl Lee Masters, 94
JONESBORO — Pearl Lee Masters, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at McDonald Cemetery.

Jeffery Lavelle Newsom, 27
CROWVILLE — Jeffery Lavelle Newsom, an oil field worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Jesus Name Apostolic Church, near Winnsboro. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Charles Henry Ruffin, 72
OAK GROVE — Charles Henry Ruffin, a building contractor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of God. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Annie Pearl Smith, 90
WINNSBORO — Annie Pearl Smith, a retired cafeteria manager for the public school system, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Bursey, Romenetha: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Covington, William G. "Bill" Sr.: 2 p.m. today, First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe.
Lewis, George D.: 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, and 2 p.m. today at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Marshall, Dorothy Mae: Noon Tuesday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Mayfield, Shelton: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Unionville.
Newman, Reagan Darby: 2 p.m. today, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Retz, John: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Tyson, Jackie Leroy: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

June 21, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LOLA FISHER BRESHING
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Graveside services for Lola Aline Fisher Brensing, age 84 of Pensacola, FL will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at the Columbia Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Brensing was born in Columbia on October 3, 1920 to the union of Berry Lee and Aletha Bell Meredith Fisher and died Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL.
She was a resident of Pensacola, FL, for the past 14 years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Vernon Lee Brensing.
Survivors include her children: Wanda Gail Fridman and her husband: Rolf of Pensacola, FL, Debra Aline Botsis and her husband: Constantine of Mobile, AL and her son: Vernon Lewis Brensing of Van Nuys, CA, her grandchildren: Robert Botsis, Aline Botsis, Eric Fridman and Brian Botsis, her sisters: Bert Wooley and Onie Pinion and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Gideons International and The American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

MR. CORTLANDT MCCOY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Cortlandt McCoy, 88, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday June 21, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Entombment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. McCoy died June 18, 2005 in West Monroe. He was a retired engineer with KNOE Television. Mr. McCoy was a retired Lt. Col. with the United States Air Force serving as a fighter pilot during WWII.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorena Pettit McCoy, and brother, John McCoy.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen McCoy Plummer and husband Mike, grandchildren, Scott Roberts, Jeffery Roberts, great grandson, Dylan Roberts, sister, Kitty McCoy Liner and husband Harry, niece, Lisa Liner Lawrence and husband Bobby, great nephew, Chad Liner Lawrence, and niece, Patricia Ray Spurlock and husband Jim.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA.

BONNIE SUE COLLINS MEEK
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA.
SHREVEPORT, LA — Bonnie Sue Collins Meek died suddenly Saturday, June 18, 2005, of a massive heart attack at Willis-Knighton North Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at Rose-Neath's Southside Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 7:00 PM. Reverend John Pardue will preside.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Collins and Alma Collins Rowland; her brothers, Leon Collins, James Collins all of Springhill, LA and Don Collins of Houston, TX; and her infant son, Joey Bennett.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Lee Collins and wife, Donna of Shreveport, LA and Randall Baker Meek, Jr. and wife, Kim of Springfield, VA; her daughter, Rhonda Latham and husband, Jacky of Oil City, LA; her grandchildren, Jonathan, Christopher, Miranda Raab, Rebekah Chargois, Taylor and Nick Collins; her great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Joey and Renee Raab and her sisters, Lola Lawson of Springhill, LA, Jean Long and Wanda Cox of Shreveport, LA; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Bonnie retired from J.C. Penny in 2000 after 20 years of dedicated service. She was the Community Coordinator for the March of Dimes for the past three years.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to March of Dimes, or to a charity of your choice.
Bonnie will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

MR. THOMAS L. OTTS, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas L. Otts, Sr., 77, will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at Brownville Assembly of God Church at 122 Blank Street in West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Milton Leonard. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Otts was born on March 8, 1928 in Malvern, Arkansas and passed away on June 19, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Marion and Cora Lou Otts; brothers: Clarence and Clois Otts and five sisters: Alberta, Gladys, Sadie, Eloise and Verda Lou Otts.
Mr. Otts is survived by his wife of 58+ years: Hollie Ruth Otts; sons: James, Victor and Thomas L. Jr. Otts; daughter: Annette Overton and husband David, grandchildren: Dewana Flowers and husband Ray, David Overton, Jr. and wife Tracy, Steven Overton and wife Donna, Kelly Duane Otts and wife Jennifer, Rhonda Blackstock and husband Shane, Thomas "Trey" L. Otts, III; sisters: Polly Orr, Corene Burris; brother-in-law: Glen Stone and thirteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be great grandchildren, Chad Gaston, Cody Blackstock and a grandson Shane Blackstock and friends of the family.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe and 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

MR. SAMUEL B. SIMPSON, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Samuel B. Simpson Jr., 78, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday June 22, 2005 at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. David Maxwell, Dr.Victor Carter, and Dr. Lionel Crowell officiating. Burial to follow at Carter Cemetery on Collinston Road near Bastrop, LA.
Mr. Simpson was born August 21, 1926 in Collinston, LA., and passed away on Monday June 20, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Sam lived a long full life. He loved serving the Lord in any way he could, whether by witnessing, teaching, and or singing. He and his brother Tom, spent many days fishing and loved sharing and cooking those fish at the church.
Sam was a wonderful loving father and a fine Christian man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our peace will come from knowing he is once again singing all his favorite hymns and that we will all sing with him some day.
The family would like to thank everyone involved in caring for Sam these past few years, Dr. Sunil Prem, and Dr. Herschel Harter, Rosemont Assisted Living and the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. Your kindness and caring made the tough times easier.
He is survived by his son, Samuel B. Simpson III and his wife Cathy of West Monroe, LA, Daughter- Edith (Edie) Simpson Michie and her husband David of West Monroe, LA, son, William (Bill) Dennis Simpson and his wife Michelle of West Monroe, LA, brother, Thomas (Tom) Edgar Simpson of Monroe, LA, sister, Sammie Simpson Cicardo and her husband Joe of Alexandria, LA, ten grandchildren, Christine Leith and her husband Bobby of West Monroe, LA, Sammy Simpson and his wife Jennifer of West Monroe, LA, Tammy Henry and her husband Johnny of West Monroe, LA, Lee Green and his wife Stephanie of West Monroe, LA, David Green of West Monroe, LA, Jon Green and his wife Misty of Point Wilhite, LA, Mindy Michie of West Monroe, LA, Kyle Simpson of West Monroe, LA, Allison Simpson of West Monroe, LA and Meagan Weems of West Monroe, LA, twelve great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of loving and devoted friends. Pallbearers will be Lee Green, David Green, Jon Green, Sammy Simpson, Kyle Simpson, Clarence Fontenot, and Shane Zimmer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacon Body of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday June 21, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

Lula Bates, 68
Lula Bates of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 15. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Triumph Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Johnnie Lee Boyd, 78
Johnnie Lee Hargrove Boyd of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Palestine Cemetery, Vixen, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roberta Gryder, 84
EROS — Roberta Gryder, a retired beautician, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Williams Cemetery, near Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Ray Hall, 70
BASTROP — Billy Ray Hall, an electrician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Abbigayle Hearne, infant
Abbigayle Faith Hearne of West Monroe, daughter of Aimee and Christopher Hearne, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Chatham.

George Edward Heller, 61
HAWAII — George Edward Heller, a pipe designer formerly of Monroe, died June 14. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Margaret Hemphill, 90
STERLINGTON — Margaret Hemphill, a retired K-Mart employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vivian Wilkerson Huckaby, 87
JONESBORO — Vivian Myrtis Wilkerson Gaar Huckaby, a retired assistant store manager of Hearne's Department Store in Jonesboro, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hodge Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Forest 'Elmore' Johnson, 91
BASTROP — Forest "Elmore" Johnson, a retired employee of Thermatomic Carbon Plant in Sterlington, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Roark Cemetery, Marion.

Fannie Corrine Jordan, 77
DODSON — Fannie Corrine Jordan, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery.

Ronnie Allen Lauderman, 30
WINNSBORO — Ronnie Allen Lauderman, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Ethel Allen Nolan, 94
DUBACH — Ethel Allen Nolan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach.

Elsie Hayes Savage, 75
Elsie Hayes Savage of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bennie Tatum, 68
Bennie Tatum of Monroe, a retired oil field worker formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Eula Mae Potts Tilley, 74
JONESBORO — Eula Mae Potts Tilley, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Gorman, Wallie: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Marshall, Dorothy Mae: Noon today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Mayfield, Shelton: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Unionville.
Ruffin, Charles Henry: 2 p.m. today, First Church of God, Oak Grove.
Smith, Annie Pearl: 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

June 22, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SHEPHERD EDWARD BARKLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Shepherd Edward Barkley, 88, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday June 23, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Ricky Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Wilhite Cemetery near Point, LA.
Mr. Barkley died June 21, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center from complication with Alzheimer's.
Mr. Barkley was a member of the First United Methodist in West Monroe, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Barkley was a watchmaker and jeweler and retired from R&A Jewelry Store in Monroe. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, loved being outdoors especially gardening and taking care of his flowers which he shared with many friends.
Mr. Barkley was adored by his grandchildren, and is preceded in death by his first wife Maybell Simmons Barkley, son, Kenneth Edward Barkley, step-son, Oliver "Gordon" Henry.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Gresham Henry Barkley, daughter, Ann Orman of Plano, TX, step-son, Daryl Lee Henry, brother, Jewel Barkley, sister, Gusta Tidwell, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his four-legged children, Angel and Chase.
Pallbearers will be Walter Barkley, Clyde Barkley, Chris Henry, Jonathan Henry, John Taylor, and Douglas Edwards.
Honorary pallbearers will the men of the Fellowship Sunday Class at First United Methodist Church in West Monroe.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday June 22, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe.

MR. CLAUDE BURGESS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mr. Claude Burgess, age 79, Mangham, LA, will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Lone Cherry Baptist Church near Mangham with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mr. Burgess was a member of Lone Cherry Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Margaret Burgess, a son; Ricky Burgess and daughter, Brenda Howington.
Survivors include his wife: Mrs. Bobbie Burgess of Mangham, LA; five children: Gloria Jean Owens of Mangham, LA, Bennie Ray Howington of Senatobia, MS, James Ray Howington of Senatobia, MS, David Burgess of Mangham, LA, Kathy Eubanks of Calhoun, LA; two sisters: Bobbie Jean Carter, Myrta Avants; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren.Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday at Lone Cherry Baptist Church.

MR. JOHN E. HALL
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Services for Mr. John E. Hall, 90, of Hodge, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA with Rev. Roy Bryan Moore, and Rev. Bill Strawbridge officiating. Visitation will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from 4-8 PM. Burial will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 27, 2005 in Pine Grove Cemetery in Bangor, ME.
Mr. Hall died Monday, June 20, 2005 in Ruston, LA after a brief illness.
John was born in Melrose, MA in 1914. After graduating high shcool in Somerville, MA and attending Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME, he went to work for Advance Bag & Paper Co. in Howland, ME in 1935.
He came with the paper mill to Hodge in 1938 and married his wife of 59 years, Harriet Woodsum in 1939. He served in the Army during WWII spending most of his tour in China. John retired from Continental Can Co. in Hodge in 1997 after 41 years of service.
After retirement John worked many years for Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. He was a member of the Jonesboro United Methodist Church and was an avid golfer. John also loved to return to Maine each summer and enjoyed his lake house. He was preceded in death by his wife Harriet Woodsum Hall in 1998.
He is survived by, brother in law, Bernard Baird and wife Catherine of Turner, ME; sister in law, Ruth Woodsum of Veazie, ME; nieces, Diane Woodsum Peva and husband James of Surry, ME, Gretchen Decau and husband Richard of Morristown, NJ; and special friend, Ann Shows of Jonesboro, LA.

ABBIGAYLE FAITH HEARNE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Abbigayle Faith Hearne, infant daughter of Christopher and Aimee Ainsworth Hearne of West Monroe will be Wednesday at 3:00 PM in the Feazel Chapel of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Rev. Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Chatham, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Abbigayle was born May 15th, 2005, and died on Sunday, June 19th, 2005.
She is survived by her mother and father, Christopher and Aimee Hearne; two sisters, Ryleigh and Madayln Hearne; her grandparents. Sheila and Tommy Keck and Kenny and Joan Hearne all of West Monroe, Tammy and Bobby Ainsworth of Ruston, and Kaite and Jimmy Burns of Kissimmee, FL; great grandparents, Jimmy and Edna Chisholm of West Monroe and Bill and Pat Russell of Monroe, Sue and Joe Cox; Annie Ainsworth; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
We wish to extend thanks to all family and friends that helped us in our time of need. A special thanks to Beth and Steven Nivens and Gina Lafferty.

MARGARET V. "MA" HEMPHILL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
1915-2005
Funeral services for Mrs. Hemphill will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Sterlington First Baptist Church. Visitation will be 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2005.
Officiating will be Rev. Mike Loveday. Interment will be at Red Wing Cemetery in Goodwill under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

MRS. YVONNE JACKSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Yvonne Jackson, 65, of Wisner, LA, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Holly Grove Baptist Church near Wisner, LA, with Rev. Alvin Brass and Rev. Jerome Tanner officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters; Cathy Johnson of Hattisburg, Miss, and DeBorah Jackson of Woodridge, Virginia; three sons: Eugene Jackson and James Jackson of Wisner and Johnny Jackson of California. She has six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
The repast will be at Yvonne's house.

HAPPY MCDONALD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Happy McDonald, 80, of West Monroe, La will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will follow at Clark Springs Cemetery, West Monroe, La., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Miss McDonald was born September 18, 1924 in Monroe, La and passed away June 20, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Happy was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was former owner of Happy's Dress Shop for more than twenty years. Happy was a former Regent of Chief Tusquahoma Chapter D.A.R. and former State D.A.R. officer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Henry S. McDonald and Martha McDonald; two brothers, Harry and James McDonald; nephews: Billy McDonald and Marshall McDonald. Happy was the epitamy of a Southern Belle and a very precious person. She was deeply loved by all that knew her.
Happy is survived by one sister: Mildred Salley; sister-in-law: Eloise Stalk.; two nephews: Jimmie McDonald and wife Dianne; Henry T. McDonald and wife Gayle; seven nieces: Maggie McDonald, Terri Barr, Renee Davis, JoLynn Gates, Karen Gibb, and Becky Skipper and Alice McKee; great aunt: Margie McDonald; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren that she considered her own; and a host of other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bob Durden, Curtis Dalton, Ron Barfield, James Cotton, Larry McDonald, and Danny Deaton.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

PAUL ROSENZWEIG
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA.
Funeral services for Paul Rosenzweig, age 80, of Lake Providence, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church Lake Providence, LA, with Rev. Lauren Moore officiating. Interment will be in the Sibley Cemetery Choudrant, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA.
Mr. Rosenzweig was born Septemeber 21, 1924 and passed away Monday, June 20, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Rosenzweig was a longtime resident of Lake Providence where he was a founder and an elder of the First Presbyterian Church. He owned and operated the Sunflower Flower Food Store in Lake Providence and Oak Grove for 32 years.
A veteran of WWII, Mr. Rosenzweig served as a medic in the Pacific Theatre. He was a longtime member of the Lake Providence Rotary Club. He was a member of the Powell-Martin-Barrett Post of the American Legion.
Mr. Rosenzweig was an organizer of Briarfield Academy and served on it's Board of Directors for 9 years. He was an organizer of the "Doorway to Louisiana" and Byerley House Tourism and Community Center. He also served as the president of the Byerley House.
He was preceded in death by his father: Arnold Rosenzweig; mother: Naomi Hardin Rosenzweig; sister: Jenny O'Flarity.
Survivors will be his wife: Sarah Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Lake Providence, LA; son: Paul Rosenzweig Jr., Augusta, GA; daughter-in-law: Denise Rosenzweig, Augusta, GA; daughter: Sarah Heggestuen, Minneapolis, MN; son-in-law: Bob Heggestuen, Minneapolis, MN; daughter: Mary Patrick, Matthews, NC; son-in-law: Jim Patrick, Matthews, NC; daughter: Becca Wise, Tallulah, LA; spm-in-law: Neil Wise, Tallulah, LA; daughter: Rachel Scott, Ft. Mill, SC; son-in-law: Wade Scott, Ft. Mill, SC; brother: Bernard Hardin "Bootsie" Rosenzweig, Lake Providence, LA; sixteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the Grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of the Church. Family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22, 2005 between the hours of 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

ELSIE M. HAYES SAVAGE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Services for Elsie Savage, 74, of Monroe, LA, will be Friday, June 24, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville with Rev. Cecel Gregory and Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Mrs. Savage died Monday, June 20, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA, after a lengthly illness. She was a member of Sandel Drive Baptist Church in Monroe, LA.
She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Hayes.
She is survived by her husband Charles E. Savage of 58 years, son: John C. Savage and wife Gayle of Shreveport, LA, daughter: Brenda Porch and husband Cliff of Canton, GA, grandchildren: John D. Savage, Laura Anderson, Catherine Savage, Brad Porch, Ben Porch, and Amy Porch. brother: Rex Hayes. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society.
Pallbearers will be: Ben Porch, Brad Porch, J.D. Savage, Steve Hayes, Ricky Hayes, David Hayes, Ronnie Hayes and Cliff Porch.
Special thanks to: Dr. Prem, Dr. Barron, Dr. Irby and the Nursing Staff at Glennwood Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center.

RUBY FORD SHOEMAKER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Graveside services for Ruby Ford Shoemaker, 75, of Richmond, Texas formerly of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the New Winnsboro Cemetery with Rev. William Busby officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Ruby was born January 1, 1930 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to A. K. Ford and Dorothy Blake Ford. She passed away June 19, 2005 in Richmond, Texas.
Ruby's education career began at Central School in Franklin Parish, Louisiana at the age of 19 when only a teaching certificate was required. She later received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Northeast Louisiana University.
A life long educator. "Auntie" was devoted to helping children learn to read, which she felt was the basis for all learning. After her moving to Richmond, she still continued to substitute teach.
She also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many, many years. Even though she had no birth children, she felt all the "little ones" she taught were hers.
"Auntie" was like a second mom and devoted to family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rosenberg, Texas and a former member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, Louisiana. She will be truly missed, but we know she is at rest with our Father in heaven. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, A. K. and Dorothy Ford; sister, Letta Faye Tarver; and brother-in-law, John W. Tarver, Sr. She is survived by her nephew, John W. Tarveer, Jr. and his wife, Karen, along with their children, Lyndsey and Blake. For those wishing memorial donations may be made in Ruby's memory to Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro, Louisiana.

MR. SAMUEL B. SIMPSON, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home- West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Samuel B. Simpson Jr., 78, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday June 22, 2005 at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. David Maxwell, Dr.Victor Carter, and Dr. Lionel Crowell officiating. Burial to follow at Carter Cemetery on Collinston Road near Bastrop, LA.
Mr. Simpson was born August 21, 1926 in Collinston, LA, and passed away on Monday June 20, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Sam lived a long full life. He loved serving the Lord in any way he could, whether by witnessing, teaching, and or singing. He and his brother Tom, spent many days fishing and loved sharing and cooking those fish at the church.
Sam was a wonderful loving father and a fine Christian man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our peace will come from knowing he is once again singing all his favorite hymns and that we will all sing with him some day.
The family would like to thank everyone involved in caring for Sam these past few years, Dr. Sunil Prem, and Dr. Herschel Harter, Rosemont Assisted Living and the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. Your kindness and caring made the tough times easier. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Fontenot Simpson.
He is survived by his son, Samuel B. Simpson III and his wife Cathy of West Monroe, La, Daughter- Edith (Edie) Simpson Michie and her husband David of West Monroe, LA, son, William (Bill) Dennis Simpson and his wife Michelle of West Monroe, LA, brother, Thomas (Tom) Edgar Simpson of Monroe, LA, sister, Sammie Simpson Cicardo and her husband Joe of Alexandria, LA, ten grandchildren, Christine Leith and her husband Bobby of West Monroe, LA, Sammy Simpson and his wife Jennifer of West Monroe, LA, Tammy Henry and her husband Johnny of West Monroe, LA, Lee Green and his wife Stephanie of West Monroe, LA, David Green of West Monroe, LA, Jon Green and his wife Misty of Point Wilhite, La, Mindy Michie of West Monroe, LA, Kyle Simpson of West Monroe, LA, Allison Simpson of West Monroe, LA and Meagan Weems of West Monroe, LA, twelve great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of loving and devoted friends. Pallbearers will be Lee Green, David Green, Jon Green, Sammy Simpson, Kyle Simpson, Clarence Fontenot, and Shane Zimmer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacon Body of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church West Monroe, LA.

STANLEY W. TEMPALSKI
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Stanley W. Tempalski, 81, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 23, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Tempalski, a WWII Navy veteran, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center. He enjoyed attending Lakeshore Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Anita L. Tempalski; daughter, Sandra Wall; granddaughters, Laura Wall and Kimberly Thomas; sister, Della and husband Mel Delposen; two nieces and two nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church Building Fund.

RODNEY EARL WILLIS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Rodney Earl Willis, age 56 of Columbia formerly of Monroe died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Cullin and Laura Laverne Roberts Willis.
Survivors include his brother: Michael Joe Willis and his wife: Pamela Kaye Delony of Monroe, his beloved aunt: Linda Trichell of Monroe and many relatives and friends.
A private funeral service is planned at a later date.

GYSGT. MILTON A. WORLEY, RETIRED
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for GySgt. Milton A. Worley, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe, LA. Sister Mildred Lenard will be officiating. Burial will follow at Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
GySgt. Worley was born November 21, 1944 in West Monroe, La and passed away June 21, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
GySgt. Worley spent tours all over the world including 3 tours in Vietnam. He was one of the few, the proud, a Marine always. Everyone that knew him, knew he was a disciplined man, and he expected everyone else to be. He lived and breathed being a Marine, it was his lifes blood until the day he died. GySgt. Worley was in the Marine Corps from 1963 to 1988. He was preceded in death by parents; Nathan E. Worley and Ruby E. Worley; brothers: Nathan J. Worley, Sr. and Andrew Worley. GySgt. Worley is survived by sisters; Hazel Rawls, Bessie Kirkland and husband Willis of Columbia, La, Martha Hughes and husband Tom of West Monroe, nineteen nieces and nephews; numerous great, and great great nieces and nephews. Bessie and Hazel would like to thank Martha and her husband Tom for the good care she gave to our brother. A special thanks to nieces Mandi Howell, Rubye Utley, Becky Rowland for the care you provided for uncle Milton, and a special thanks to Suzanne, Jody, Cindy and staff of Northeast Regional Hospice.
Visitation is Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
"We love you and salute you GySgt." REST IN PEACE

Angel Barmore Bishop, 59
CALHOUN — Angel Melba Barmore Bishop, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lola Fisher Brensing, 84
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Lola Fisher Brensing, a homemaker formerly of Columbia, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Columbia Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lula Mae Frazier, 97
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Lula Mae Frazier, a retired school crossing guard formerly of Rayville, died June 17. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles V. Freeland, 79
RAYVILLE — Charles Vernon Freeland, a gas station owner and retired Rayville Junior High School custodian, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery.

Dr. Robert S. Gore, 92
COLUMBIA — Dr. Robert Sherman Gore, a retired chiropractor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lydia Robin Graham, 45
ALEXANDRIA — Lydia Robin Graham, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 5 p.m. today at McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge. Visitation is 2-4:30 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

William C. Gunn, 65
William Christopher Gunn of West Monroe, a maintenance worker with commercial properties, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Eros Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Dorothy Hill, 74
DALLAS — Dorothy Hill, a nurse's aid formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Euchle Hunter Sr., 61
Euchle Hunter Sr. of Monroe, a supervisor, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. James No. 2 Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

William McDonald Jr., 89
RICHWOOD — The Rev. William McDonald Jr., a beautification supervisor, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mary Goss Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Inez Murray, 77
BASTROP — Inez Murray, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

K.B. Nichols Jr., 51
URANIA — K.B. Nichols, a dietary supervisor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Thomas L. Otts Sr., 77
Thomas L. Otts Sr. of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brownville Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Cameron Martez Phifer, 3
SHREVEPORT — Cameron Martez Phifer, son of Tameka and Corinthian Phifer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Virginia C. Porter, 101
FERRIDAY — Virginia C. Porter, former owner and manager of Peggy's Dress Shop, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Russell Putnam, 85
Russell Putnam of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Houston City Cemetery, Houston, Miss.

Elnora Dawson Reese, 94
RUSTON — Elnora Dawson Reese, a homemaker, died June 15. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Mount Harmony Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paul Rosenzweig, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Paul Rosenzweig, a grocer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Samuel B. Simpson Jr., 78
Samuel B. Simpson of Monroe, a U.S. military retiree, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop.

Louise Storey, 87
RUSTON — Louise Storey, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until services begin at the church.

Bennie Edward Tatum, 68
Bennie Edward Tatum of Monroe, a retired oil field worker formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Dunn Church of God, Dunn. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Claudis Tucker, 84
FARMERVILLE — Claudis "Squibb" Tucker, a retired upholsterer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Spearsville Cemetery, Spearsville.

Otho T. Weathersby, 48
Otho Thomas Weathersby of Monroe, a custodian, was found dead June 15. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Fridayat Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously Acknowledged
Bates, Lula: 1 p.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hearne, Abbigayle Faith: 3 p.m. today, Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Huckaby, Vivian Myrtis Wilkerson Gaar: 10 a.m. today, Hodge Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Jordan, Fannie Corrine: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Lauderman, Ronnie Allen: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Nolan, Ethel Allen: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Smith, Annie Pearl: 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Tilley, Eula Mae Potts: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

June 23, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. ANGEL MELBA BARMORE BISHOP
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Angel Melba Barmore Bishop, 59, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 24, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe, with Pastor Louis Bartet officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA.
Born August 15, 1945, in Beaumont, TX, Angel walked the earth with an incredible grace that will remain as a legacy to those fortunate enough to have shared her path. She had a great love for God and all those around her. Her wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile we will always remember.
She died in Calhoun on June 21, 2005, after a lengthy illness, having been preceded in death by her parents, John Monroe Neighbors and Opal Dimitry; and her brother, Jerry Neighbors.
Angel is survived by her adoring husband of twenty-eight years, Johnny Lee Bishop; two sons, Johnny Ray Barmore of Choudrant and Matthew Bishop of Calhoun, LA; brother, Gerald Neighbors and wife Jan; grandchildren, Amy, Jessica, Jamie, Josh, and Jeramie Barmore; daughter, Kim Littleton and husband Marty and their children, Heather, Kaci, and Makayla Littleton all of Point, LA.
Living in Calhoun, LA, Angel was an active member of Point Assembly of God and spent her time serving God by leading people to Jesus.
Pallbearers will be Gary Brinson, Steve Brinson, Billy Moore, Wayne Moore, David Neighbors, and John Neighbors.
The family wishes to express deepest gratitude to the doctors and nurses of St. Francis Hospital along with all the care given by Southerncare Hospice.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM until service time on Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

IN LOVING MEMORY
KELLY DENISE CHAPMAN
06-23-1978 to 12-12-2003

NAOMI H. COOKSEY
Radney Funeral Home - Mobile, AL.
Naomi H. Cooksey, 76, of Mobile, AL and former long time resident of Monroe, LA died unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2005. Born January 4, 1929 in Clarks LA, Naomi was the daughter of the late Ivey Harris and Katherine Allbritton Harris. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 28 years, William Drago Durrett in 1977. Naomi was later married to Dr. William P. Cooksey of Richmond, VA. Naomi was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, the Bayou DeSiard Country Club and a former member of the Junior League of Monroe. She was also a graduate of Northeast Junior College. Naomi loved playing tennis, gardening, and cooking. She is survived by her husband, Dr. William P. Cooksey; her three children, Col. William D. Durrett, Jr. and wife Emily, Bert S. Durrett and wife Katrina, and Clare Durrett; five grandchildren; three nieces and two nephews; she is also survived by her five step children, Bill Cooksey, Jr., Karen Farrell, Bobby Cooksey, Kathy Araya, and Jack Cooksey; five step-grandchildren. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, her sister, Helen Meek, and step-son, Jim Cooksey.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 30th, at Grace Episcopal Church, 405 Glenmar, Monroe.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and services at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Grace Episcopal School or the charity of your choice.

CHARLES VERNON FREELAND
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Charles Vernon Freeland, 79, resident of Rayville, will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Eastside Baptist Church in Rayville with Rev. Kyle Coates and Rev. Fred Keys officiating. Interment will follow at Stevenson Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.
Mr. Charles Vernon Freeland was born on June 23, 1925 in Rayville, LA, and passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at the Richardson Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.
Today Vernon is celebrating his 80th birthday in heaven with Jesus. He was a member of Rayville Eastside Baptist Church. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, R.W. and Annie Freeland; two brothers, H.J. Freeland and Carl Freeland and one sister, Marjorie Wiggins.
Vernon was a lifelong resident of Richland Parish and worked in the Service Station business for many years. In later life, he continued serving his community as custodian for the Rayville Jr. High School until his retirement. Vernon enjoyed working in his yard, caring for the church grounds and was well loved for his compassion, acts of kindness and willingness to help anyone in need.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Lee Orville Freeland; daughter: Martha Ann and Les Wallace of West Monroe, LA; two granddaughters: Christina and Ken Ford, Leisa and Chess Hill, both of West Monroe, LA; four great grandchildren: Madison, Kennedy, Connor, and Olivia; two sisters: Juanita Bizzell of Mustang, OK. Evelyn and Will Dark of West Monroe, LA; extended special family members: Evelyn Dorman, Virginia and William Bowman, Joyce and Lloyd Posey, Nelda and Ray Forrester, Jim and Mary Killen, Mary Killen, Jesse and Katherine Killen, Durryl and Linda Killen.
Pallbearers will be David Bizzell, Don Bizzell, Ken Bizzell, Karl Bizzell, Randall Dark, Gary Freeland, and Fred Freeland.
Honorary pallbearers are Joe Seymour and Lavon Grantham.

FRED G. HUTTO, JR.
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Fred G. Hutto, Jr., 83, of Bernice, LA. will be Friday, June 24, 2005 at 4:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church. Interment will be at Shiloh Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Hutto was born February 5, 1922 in Bernice, LA. and passed away on June 21, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.He had served in the United States Armed Forces during WWII, was a retired pipeline superintendent, and had also worked for Western Oceanic Drilling Co. He loved to cook and fish.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Fred G. Hutto, Sr. and Lottie Hutto.
Survivors include his daughter: LaFreida Hutto Watson and husband, Tim of Calhoun, LA.; sons: Paul H. Hutto of Downsville, LA. and Glenn W. Hutto of Bernice, LA.; grandchildren: Charlie T. "Petey" Griggs, Jr., James H. "Toby" Averette, Jr. and Kaysi Kay Hutto all of West Monroe, LA. and Paula Kay Hutto of Calhoun, LA.; and a brother, Travis B. Hutto. Pallbearers will be Petey Griggs, Toby Averette, Jamie Brantley, John Wortham, Pepper Green and Billy McIntosh.
Mr. Hutto's children and grandchildren would like to thank everyone involved in caring for him these past few years and especially the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home.
Visitation will be at Farrar Funeral Home Thursday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM and at Shiloh Baptish Church Friday from 2:00 PM until time of service.
You may sign the register book via website at: www.farrarfh.com.

TRIBUTE TO HAPPY Mc DONALD
Funeral services for Happy McDonald, 80, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will follow at Clark Springs Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Miss Happy McDonald was born September 18, 1924 in Monroe, LA. She passed away June 20, 2005 in West Monroe.
Happy was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was the former owner of Happy's Fashion for more than twenty years. Happy was a former Regent of Chief Tusquahoma Chapter D.A.R. and former State Officer.
Happy was preceded in death by her parents, Henry S. McDonald and Martha Agnes (Dolly) McDonald; two brothers, Harry and James (wife Helen) McDonald, half-sister, Paris Ratcliff, half-brother, B.B. McDonald, Aunt Inez Lindsey, first cousin, Marshall McDonald, nephew, William Cyrus (Billy) McDonald.
Happy is survived by one sister, Mildred Sally, sister-in-law, Eloise Stalk, two nephews, James Michael McDonald, Sr. (wife Dianne) and Henry T. McDonald (wife Gayle), one niece, Margaret (Maggie) Gayle McDonald. Also survived by their children, James Michael McDonald, Jr. (wife Kristie), Mary-Margaret McDonald and William Thaddaeus McDonald who always called her Grandmother and love her dearly. Survived by five great grandchildren, James Michael McDonald III, Shawn Michael McDonald, Matthew Isaiah McDonald, Morgan-Dianne McDonald and Max McDonald who also called her Grandmother. She loved them dearly and called them her "darlings", each one was special to her. Also survived by Joann McDonald Harper and husband, Bill, Sherwood McDonald and wife, Doug McDonald and wife. Happy raised Jimmie, Maggie and Billy and they loved her like a mother.
Thank you Ida Mae Wiley for fifty-two years helping Miss Happy and helping her raise the kids.
Grandmother, your hugs and kisses will be missed.
Happy's favorite scripture was Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

MRS. RUBY LEE HECKFORD POUNCEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Heckford Pouncey, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Friday, June 24, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Burial will follow at Aulds Chapel Cemetery near Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Pouncey was born February 13, 1915 in Eros, LA and passed away June 21, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Pouncey is preceded in death by her husband, E.C. "Dutch" Pouncey, parents, Walter and Nannie Heckford, two grandchildren, James E. Steinberg and Sondra Pouncey.
Mrs. Pouncey is survived by three children: Elizabeth Pouncey Oates and husband Jimmy of New Orleans, LA, James Edward Pouncey and wife Berlene of Baton Rouge, LA, Marshall Samuel Pouncey and wife Sandy of New Smyrna Beach, FL; five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters: Nettie Elliott and Marie Stanton; brother: J.B. Heckford; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pouncey's family will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

CLAUDIS "SQUIBB" TUCKER
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Claudis "Squibb" Tucker, 84, of Farmerville will be Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 2:00 PM at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Spearsville with Elder Theron Jones officiating. Interment will be at the Spearsville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Tucker, a retired upholsterer, died Tuesday, June 21st. He was a member and deacon of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII. Preceded in death by parents: Claude and Mary Tucker; two sisters: Maybelle Bryant and Ida Lee Farrar; one brother: Aubrey Tucker. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Clemmie Everett Tucker of Farmerville, LA.One son: Stephen G. Tucker and wife, Rosemary of Farmerville, LA; four grandchildren: Tonya Worsham, Lonnie Tucker, Tiffany Tucker and Aaron Chen; one great grandson, Alex Worsham. Pallbearers are: Lonnie Tucker, Aaron Chen, Ray Tucker, Bud Farrar, Ronnie Bryant and Daniel Bryant. Honorary Pallbearer: Eric Worsham. You may sign the register book via website at: www.farrarfh.com.

Shepherd E. Barkley, 88
Shepherd Edward Barkley of West Monroe, a retired jeweler with R&A Jewelry Store, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Wilhite Cemetery, Point.

Jessie Mae Blanson, 66
Jessie Mae Blanson of Monroe, a nurse's assistant, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Locust Hill Cemetery, Extension, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Brunner, 48
James Brunner of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Claude Burgess, 79
MANGHAM — Claude Burgess, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Virgil Mytle Drumgoole, 68
Virgil Mytle Drumgoole of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Elaine Alford Evans, 88
BASTROP — Elaine Alford Evans, a homemaker, died June 16. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Luke's Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Cade D. Gregory, 32
BASTROP — Cade D. Gregory, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Tony Welch Guillory Sr., 57
VIDALIA — Tony Welch Guillory Sr., owner and operator of Guillory Trucking, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Vidalia Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Billy Raymond Hall, 70
BASTROP — Billy Raymond "Blackie" Hall, an electrician, died June 19. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

John E. Hall, 90
HODGE — John E. Hall died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bangor, Maine.

Melvin Hawkins, 75
Melvin Hawkins of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Margaret V. Hemphill, 90
Margaret V. "Ma" Hemphill of Sterlington, a retired salesperson, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery, Goodwill, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Katherine Hurlong, 82
HOUSTON, Texas — Katherine Brown Hurlong, a retired engineer and designer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Yvonne Jackson, 65
WISNER — Yvonne Jackson, a homemaker, died June 19. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church near Wisner. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Glenda Lawrence, 51
MARION — Glenda Lawrence, a nurse's assistant, died June 17. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Happy McDonald, 80
Happy McDonald of West Monroe, retired owner and operator of a clothing store, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Clarks Springs Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jack McDowell, 92
DELHI — Jack McDowell, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Urshula Phillips, 79
MARION — Urshula Phillips died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ruby Ford Shoemaker, 75
RICHMOND, Texas — Ruby Ford Shoemaker, a retired teacher formerly of Winnsboro, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Louise Spradley, 88
WOOSTER, Ohio — Louise Williams Spradley, formerly of Concord, N.C., died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord, N.C. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home, Concord, N.C.

Stanley Tempalski, 81
Stanley W. Tempalski of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Milton Worley, 60
Milton Worley of West Monroe, a retired member of the United States military, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Freeland, Charles Vernon: 3 p.m. today, Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hunter, Euchle Sr.: 11 a.m. Friday, St. James No. 2 Baptist Church, Richwood.
Rev. McDonald, William Jr.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Reese, Elnora Dawson: Noon Saturday, Mount Harmony Cemetery, Ruston.
Rosenzweig, Paul: 10 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Lake Providence.
Smith, Annie Pearl: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Storey, Louise: 2 p.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Tatum, Bennie Edward: 10 a.m. today, Dunn Church of God, Dunn.
Tucker, Claudis "Squibb": 2 p.m. today, New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Weathersby, Otho Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.

June 24, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

TYRONE DEON LITTLE
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Tyrone Deon Little, 28, of Monroe, LA died Saturday, June 18, 2005. Mr. Little was born August 27, 1976 to Deborah Little in Monroe, LA.
Tyrone graduated from Carroll High School in 1994 after which he entered the United States Army for six years. During his service in the Army National Guard, he received many awards and accolades for his leadership, dedication, integrity and selfless service to our nation.
Visitation will be Friday, June 24, 2005 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 2932 Renwick Street in Monroe. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 11:00 AM, at Zion Spring Missionary Baptist Church, 913 Powell Avenue also in Monroe, LA.

DR. ROBERT SHERMAN GORE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Dr. Robert Sherman Gore, age 92, of Castroville, TX and Columbia, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Glenn Gore officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery west of Columbia.
Dr. Gore was born September 24, 1912 in Grayson to the union of the late Sam and Mary Lettie Campbell Gore and died Tuesday, June 21, 2005.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and had his own Chiropractic practice in Columbia for many years. In addition to his parents, Dr. Gore is also preceded in death by his wife: Blanche McKeithen Gore.
Survivors include his son: Terry L. Gore and his wife: Connie of San Antonio, TX, his granddaughter: Jessica Haby and her husband: Brandon of Castorville, TX, his great-grandchildren: Tristan and Madison Haby, his brothers: Edward Gore and his wife: Willa Mae of Monroe and Johnnie Gore and his wife: Ann of West Monroe and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Steve May, Brandon Haby, Clint May, Earl Price, Jr., Denva McKeithen and Joe Carroll Bates.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

URSULA PHILLIPS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Ursula Phillips, 79, of Marion, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 24, 2005, at Dean Baptist Church. Interment will be at Dean Cemetery.
Mrs. Ursula passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Union General Hospital in Farmerville, LA.
She is a member of Dean Baptist Church in Marion, LA. She is preceded in death by: her husband Woody Phillips and daughter Mary Elisabeth Phillips.
She is survived by her son: Larry Phillips and wife Brenda of Marion, LA, daughter: Linda Case and Friend Ray Fulgium of Shreveport, LA, three grandchildren: Brandon Kelly, and fiancée Tabatha Burson, Jason Kelly and Kendra Phillips.
Pallbearers will be Richard Towns, Tony Murray, Allen Pilgreen, Glen Aulds, Lee Brantley and Jerry Smith.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Dean Baptist Church.

MRS. BARBARA McKENZIE VENABLE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Barbara McKenzie Venable, 82, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 24, 2005, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Nancy Walford officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.
Mrs. Venable died on June 22, 2005, at Morehouse General Hospital. She was born in Monroe, LA, on July 2, 1922.
She was the third daughter of Charles Edgar Mckenzie Sr. and Carrie Perry Mckenzie. Mrs. Venable was a graduate of LSU and received her Masters Degree from ULM and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She was a school teacher at Staurt and Rayville Elementary and was the first Food Service Director of the Monroe City Schools.
She was also a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Bayou Desiard Country Club, and The Junior Study Club. Mrs. Venable was a past president of the Monroe Garden Club and the Alter Guild. She was devoted to her husband, children, and grandchildren and loved to share her passion of arranging flowers for all her family and friends.
Mrs. Venable was preceded in death by her husband, E. Hollis Venable Sr.; and her sister, Jane M. Sherrouse.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Ann Venable Tripi of Collingston; son, E. Hollis Venable, Jr. and wife Kay of Madison, MS; grandsons, Hollis McKenzie Venable and wife Allison, Carl Earle Venable and wife Ashley, Phillip Michael Tripi II, and Charles Robert Venable Tripi and wife Jessica; four great grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Thompson; and brother, Charles E. McKenzie, Jr.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until service time Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

LAWINTER WARD
Smith Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held for Sister LaWinter Ward, age 59, on Saturday, June 25, 2005, 1:30 PM at Bethel Church of God with Elder Charles A. Stevenson, pastor officiating.
LaWinter Ward was born to the union of O'Neal and Lola Burton in Monroe, LA.
She departed on June 18, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center.
She united with Bethel Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder Charles A. Stevenson, Sr.
She was employed at Monroe/West Monroe Health Unit in Medical Records for over 15 years until her health failed.
She was a graduate of Richwood High, Class of 1963 and attended Southern and Grambling State University.
LaWinter married Donnie Wallace and to the union three children were born. One preceded her in death (LaToya Wallace). She later married to Mr. Robert Ward.
Loving memories will be cherished by her two children, Courtney Wallace, (Joycelyn) Monroe, Aundre' Wallace (Vera), Long Beach, CA; mother, Lola B. Flood, Monroe; one sister, Bonnie Jackson, Anderson, IN; three brothers: Ira Burton, Monroe, Donald Burton (Camella), Anderson, IN and Christopher Burton (Dora), Saginaw, MI.
La'Winter has eight grandchildren: Ashton, Miracle, Courtney Jr. and Brittany (Monroe) Quinterica, Credella (Birmingham, AL), Sperling, StarKeisha (Long Beach, CA); one great grandson: Trinity (Alabama).
Visitation will be Friday, June 24, 2005 from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home.

Pat Word Albritton, 64
COLUMBIA — Pat Word Albritton, a News-Star paper carrier, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Angel Barmore Bishop, 59
Angel Melba Barmore Bishop of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

James Joe Carpenter, 75
DODSON — James Joe Carpenter, a deputy sheriff, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cypress Creek Cemetery near Dodson. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Hobby Coldiron, 83
CLAYTON — Hobby Coldiron died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bertie Fowler, 90
Bertie McClaren Fowler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marvin Gray, 45
ST. JOSEPH — Marvin Gray, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Fannie Grissom, 76
WINNSBORO — Fannie Grissom, a retired cafeteria technician for Franklin Parish School System, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Michael J. Harper, infant
Michael Jerome Harper of Monroe, son of Christopher and Karla Harper, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Hill, 83
DALLAS, Texas — Dorothy Hill, a nurse's aid formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Spring United Baptist Church, Gibsland. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Walker Cemetery, Gibsland.

Katherine Hurlong, 82
HOUSTON, Texas — Katherine Brown Hurlong, a retired clothing engineer and designer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Fred G. Hutto Jr., 83
BERNICE — Fred G. Hutto Jr., a retired pipeline superintendent, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Tyrone Deon Little, 28
Tyrone Deon Little of Monroe, a warehouse worker, died June 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Douglas Mayberry, 61
OAK GROVE — Douglas "Doug" Mayberry, a butcher, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Goodwill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Redwing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Dorothy Moss, 62
Dorothy Moss of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Inez Murray, 77
BASTROP — Inez Murray, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morningside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nora Mae Nugent, 86
OLLA — Nora Mae Snody Nugent, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Cameron Martez Phifer, 3
SHREVEPORT — Cameron Martez Phifer, son of Tameka and Corinthian Phifer died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Earth Glory Baptist Church, Shreveport. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Bereth Chapel Cemetery, Strong Ark., under the directiton of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruby Pouncey, 90
Ruby Lee Heckford Pouncey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Aulds Chapel Cemetery near Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jack Rattler, 62
Jack Rattler of Monroe, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tressie Sanderson, 87
Tressie Lorraine Pate Sanderson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Elsie Hayes Savage, 74
Elsie Hayes Savage of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.

Brenda Darlene Scott, 46
OLLA — Brenda Darlene Scott, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

A.D. Smith Jr., 62
GRAMBLING — A.D. Smith Jr., a retired educator, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Alice Mae Turner, 46
Alice Mae Turner of Monroe, a housekeeper, died June 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Adile Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Lawinter F. Ward, 59
Lawinter F. Ward of Monroe, a medical secretary, died June 18. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Johnnie White Jr., 62
Johnnie White Jr. of West Monroe, a clerk, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kenneth J. Young, 52
Kenneth J. Young of Monroe, a home missionary with the Assemblies of God, died June 17. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at House of Prayer International under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Blanson, Jessie Mae: Noon Saturday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gregory, Cade D.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Guillory, Tony Welch Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Vidalia Assembly of God Church, Vidalia
Hall, Billy Raymond "Blackie": 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hawkins, Melvin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hunter, Euchle Sr.: 11 a.m. today, St. James No. 2 Baptist Church, Richwood.
Jackson, Yvonne: 10 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner.
Lawrence, Glenda: 1 p.m. today, Mount Horeb Baptist Church, Marion.
Rev. McDonald, William Jr.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
McDowell, Jack: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Reese, Elnora Dawson: Noon Saturday, Mount Harmony Cemetery, Ruston.
Spradley, Louise Williams: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oakwood Cemetery, Concord, N.C.
Weathersby, Otho Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.

June 25, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PAT WORD ALBRITTON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Patricia Ann Word Albritton, age 64 of Columbia will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2005 at the Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson with Rev. Tommy Nelson and Rev. Wayne James officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mrs. Albritton was born in Holum on February 17, 1941 to the union of Leslie Marlon and Louise Cruse Word and died Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the L.S.U. Medical Center in Shreveport after an extended illness.
She was a paper carrier for the News Star for 28 years and a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father: Leslie M. Word, Sr. and her brother: Phillip Ray Word, Sr.
Pat was a loving person and was wonderful to everyone she met, no matter whether it was her paper customers, her Bingo friends, her family or any animal that crossed her path.
Survivors include her husband: A. Everette Albritton of Columbia, her mother: Louise Cruse Word of Columbia, her daughters: Linda James and her finacee', Harold Poole of Columbia, Connie James and her finacee': Charlie Jones of Texarkana, AR and Wanda James and her finacee': Kevin Adkins of Farmerville, her brother: Lesley M. Word, Jr. and his wife: Betty of Pasadena, TX, her sister-in-law: Shirley Faye Word of Kelly, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Paul Cruse, Shep Moore, Jimmy Cruse, Steve May and Jerry Duff.
Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Columbia.

HOBBY COLDIRON
Youngs Funeral Home - Jonesville, LA.
Hobby Coldiron, 82, a life long resident of Clayton, LA passed away at Riverland Medical Center June 23, 2005 after a lengthy illness. He was born November 26, 1922.
He was known to all as a brick mason for 60 years in the Miss-Lou area and his craftmanship can be seen in area banks, schools, churches, and homes. He made his mark to be seen for many years to come. He worked daily until he was 80 years old laying brick.
Hobby was a proud American who served his country in the United States Army. He was a Private First Class Battery "A" in the 516th Field Artillery Battalion at the time of his discharge. He served six years during World War II. He served as a machine gunner heavy. He was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the good conduct medal, American Defense Service Medal with one bronze star, ATO medal, and the EAMETO medal.
He was a member of the Clayton First Baptist Church and a member of Local #3 Brick Layers Union Monroe, LA for 60 years. Hobby loved the outdoors. He taught his sons, grandsons, and great grandchildren how to hunt, fish, respect the outdoors, and how to appreciate what God has created for us to enjoy.
He was preceded in death by his parents John Thomas and Nannie Coldiron and his wife, Jeanne Hootsell Coldiron.
Survivors include two sons, Billy and wife Lynn Coldiron, and Mike Coldiron of Clayton, LA; one daughter, Memory Jean and husband Edwin Britt of Newellton, LA; four grandchildren, Jeff Britt, Newellton, LA; Jay Britt, Monroe, LA; Dean Coldiron and Amber Griffen, Clayton, LA; five-great grandchildren, Hanna, Zack, Guylan, Elle, and Elliot Britt; and his caregivers, Emanuel and Barbara Ellis of Waterproof, LA.
Pallbearers will be Jay Britt, Jeff Britt, Howard Graves, Johnny Coldiron, Russell Coldiron, T-Joe Panachella, Zack Britt, and Elliot Britt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Herman Gibson, Stanley Cater, Charles Clayton, J. D. Martin, Jason Martin, Keith Smith, Mickey Richards, and J. J. Huckabee.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM June 25, 2005 at Clayton First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island, LA.

MAMIE P. MORRIS
June 25, 1906 - May 17, 2005
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Happy Birthday Mamie
Love, Janie and Janis

MRS. TRESSIE LORRAINE PATE SANDERSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Tressie Lorraine Pate Sanderson, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Dennis Anger officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Sanderson was born April 5, 1918 in Quitman, LA and passed away June 22, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Sanderson was a bookkeeper and office manager for many years. She was a member of Cypress Street Church of God. Mrs. Sanderson was preceded in death by parents, John and Katie Pate and was the last child of their union.
Mrs. Sanderson was survived by her husband, Rassie "Bud" Sanderson; two children; Jill S. Emery and husband Steve, Timothy Sanderson; two grandchildren; Bradney Evans and Kayla Lorraine Evans; special niece; Lenita Beck; numerous nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Tressie was a devoted wife and mother who lived her life in service to God with her many talents and gifts. She will be remembered for her beautiful singing and her selfless care for others.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

REV. KENNETH J. YOUNG
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Memorial services for Rev. Kenneth J. Young will be held at 3:00 PM today at the House of Prayer International, 5770 Frontage Rd., Monroe. Rev. Young, a Home Missionary with the Assemblies of God, died Friday June 17, 2005.
Kenneth is the son-in-law of Carlton and Ellen Smith of Monroe and the husband of the former Mary Kay Smith McKenzie.

Kyle Walter Clark, 28
TALLULAH — Kyle Walter Clark, a Wal-Mart Stores manager trainee formerly of St. Joseph, died Thursday. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Wynn of St. Joseph under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John A. 'Blue' Coleman, 68
HODGE — John A. "Blue" Coleman died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Hodge Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Bertie M. Fowler, 90
Bertie M. Fowler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Mount Zion Church Cemetery near Wheeling. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mae B. Garcee, 84
RAYVILLE — Mae B. Garcee, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Rayville First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Hall Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Verna King Givens, 87
JONESVILLE — Verna King Givens, a beautician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ozwalt Cemetery.

Cornelious B. Hatten, 74
Cornelious Buck Hatten of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Sharon Cemetery, Sikes, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kathryn Brown Herlong, 82
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Kathryn Brown Herlong, a retired clothing engineer and designer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Cheryl 'Peanut' Jones, 47
BASTROP — Cheryl "Peanut" Jones died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John Boyd McKinley, 80
John Boyd McKinley of Monroe, an attorney, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Dorothy Lee Moss, 61
Dorothy Lee Moss of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Rest Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubberly.

Mildred Myles, 65
BATON ROUGE — Mildred Myles, a hospital aide, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church, Liddieville. Wake services are 5-6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1:30-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Nora Mae Nugent, 86
OLLA — Nora Mae Nugent, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be at Beech Creek Cemetery.

Brenda Darlene Scott, 46
OLLA — Brenda Darlene Scott, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery.

Ernest Jack Thames, 75
TRANSYLVANIA — Ernest Jack Thames, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Church of Christ, Tallulah. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Blanson, Jessie Mae: noon today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Carpenter, James Joe: 10 a.m. today, Cypress Creek Cemetery, near Dodson.
Coldiron, Hobby: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Clayton.
Grissom, Fannie: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hall, Billy Raymond "Blackie": 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hawkins, Melvin: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hill, Dorothy: 2 p.m. today, Spring United Baptist Church, Gisbland.
Hurlong, Katherine Brown: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Jackson, Yvonne: 10 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner.
Little, Tyrone Deon: 11 a.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rev. McDonald, William Jr.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Murray, Inez: 11 a.m. today, New Morningside Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Phifer, Cameron Martez: 11 a.m. today, Earth Glory Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Reese, Elnora Dawson: noon today, Mount Harmony Cemetery, Ruston.
Sanderson, Tressie Lorraine Pate: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Smith, A.D. Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Spradley, Louise Williams: 11 a.m. today, Oakwood Cemetery, Concord, N.C.
Turner, Alice Mae: 11 a.m. today, Adile Baptist Church, Alto.
Ward, Lawinter F.: 1:30 p.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Weathersby, Otho Thomas: 11 a.m. today, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Young, Kenneth J.: 3 p.m. today, House of Prayer International, Monroe.

June 26, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PAT WORD ALBRITTON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Patricia Ann Word Albritton, age 64 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2005 at the Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson with Rev. Tommy Nelson and Rev. Wayne James officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mrs. Albritton was born in Holum on February 17, 1941 to the union of Leslie Marlon and Louise Cruse Word and died Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the L.S.U. Medical Center in Shreveport after an extended illness.
She was a paper carrier for the News Star for 28 years and a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father: Leslie M. Word, Sr. and her brother: Phillip Ray Word, Sr.
Pat was a loving person and was wonderful to everyone she met, no matter whether it was her paper customers, her Bingo friends, her family or any animal that crossed her path.
Survivors include her husband: A. Everette Albritton of Columbia, her mother: Louise Cruse Word of Columbia; her son: Mike James and a special friend Norma Jo Parkerson; her daughters: Linda James and her finacee', Harold Poole of Columbia, Connie James and her finacee': Charlie Jones of Texarkana, AR and Wanda James and her finacee': Kevin Adkins of Farmerville, her brother: Lesley M. Word, Jr. and his wife: Betty of Pasadena, TX, her sister-in-law: Shirley Faye Word of Kelly, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Paul Cruse, Shep Moore, Jimmy Cruse, Steve May and Jerry Duff.
Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Columbia.

LUCIOUS FRANK BIBBY, SR.
Andrew Funeral Home - El Dorado, Arkansas
Funeral services for Lucious F. Bibby, Sr., age 87, of Litroe, LA, will be 1:00 PM Monday, June 27, 2005 at the Litroe Church of God in Christ with Elder Lucious F. Bibby, Jr. and Elder James M. Bibby, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Smeadley Cemetery Litroe, LA, under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home El Dorado, Ark.
He was born on May 25, 1918 in Litroe. He was the son of Crawford and Gertrude Morris Bibby. He was a retired employee of John Manville Corp/Timber in Huttig.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the Coast Artillery Battalion. He was a member of Litroe Church of God in Christ, where he served as a deacon, church secretary for 44 years and Sunday School Superintendent for 33 years and as a Sunday School teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Katie Alford Bibby, a son, Frank Bibby, two sisters, Louise Bibby Mitchell and Idile Bibby Clacks.
Survivors include his wife: Emily Mae Bram Bibby of Litroe, LA; six sons: Lucious F. Bibby, Jr. of El Dorado, Ark, Alton W. Bibby of Blytheville, Ark, Thomas C. Bibby of Daleville, VA, Donald C. Bibby of Elkhart, IN, James M. Bibby of Marion, LA, and Floyd D. Bibby of Broken Arrow, OK; two daughters: Gertrude Taylor of Ellenwood, GA and Katie L. Neeley of Akron, Ohio; one brother: Jim O. Bibby of Bastrop, LA; one sister: Margaret Richardson of Kansas City, MO; twenty-two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday at Litroe Church of God in Christ.
Mr. Bibby will be place in the church at 12:00 noon Monday for viewing until service time.

MRS. BERTIE MAE McLAREN FOWLER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA.
Services for Mrs. Bertie Mae McLaren Fowler, 90, of Monroe, formerly of Brownfield, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 27, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, June 27, 2005, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Wheeling, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.
Mrs. Fowler, daughter of William E. and Lena McLaren, was born on March 18, 1915 in Winn Parish, LA, and died on June 23, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, Monroe Garden Club, Porcelain Arts Club, and American Iris Society. Mrs. Fowler was very talented in cooking, sewing, and china painting. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Rayford Fowler.
Survivors include her children, Annette Nall and husband Garry of Amarillo, TX; Sammie Saulsbury and husband Olin of Monroe, LA; Sarah Bettinger and husband Robert of Lakewood, CO; and John R. Fowler and wife Kathie of Aiken, S.C.; grandchildren, Lori Fowler and William R. Fowler and wife Michelle all of Aiken, S.C.; Julie Bettinger and husband Jim Salzman of Vancouver, B.C., Paul Bettinger and wife Julie of Westminster, CO; and Joe Bettinger of Solana Beach, CA; great grandsons, Hunter and Kyle Fowler and Kiva Paul Salzman; and sisters, Elvie "Tootsie" Tisdale of Shreveport, LA; and Mary Halterman of Springhill, LA.
Pallbearers will be Jack, Bill, Frank, DeWayne, Jim, and Howard McLaren.
Honorary pallbearers will be Oliver McLaren and Pete Fowler.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, Rayford and Bertie Fowler Scholarship of Opportunity Plan Inc., Canyon, TX 79015, or to your favorite charity.

SHAWN LEE HICKS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Funeral services for Shawn Lee Hicks, age 19, of Mangham, LA, will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2005 at the Boeuf River Baptist Church in Rayville, LA, with Rev. David Herrington officiating. Interment will be in the Rhymes Cemetery in Alto, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Shawn Lee Hicks was born on October 9, 1985 in Delhi, LA and passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2005 in Shreveport, LA. Shawn Hicks was affiliated with Boeuf River Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. He was preceded in death by his stepsister, Cassey Long; great grandfather, Marvin Hodge; great grandparents, Duard and Willie Mae Prunty.
Survivors include his parents, Lynn Plummer and husband, Larry of Mangham, LA, Cecil Hicks and wife, Lori of Columbia, LA; sister: Kim Hicks and fiance', Trey Stokes of Rayville, LA; stepbrothers: Chase Long of Columbia, LA, and Stephan Plummer of Monroe, LA; grandparents: Wesley and Lorine Hicks of Mangham, LA; great grandmother: Lena Hodge of Mangham, LA; step grandparents: Charles and Mary Antley of Columbia, LA, Ed Plummer of Haile, LA and Joyce Moore, of Farmerville, LA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Barmore, Justin Smith, Jeromy Smith, Nick Smith, Jimmy Berry and Chris Dannehl.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Smith and Jesse "Kojack" Lively.

JOHN BOYD MCKINLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. John Boyd McKinley, 80, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 26, 2005 at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Terry Love officiating. Internment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
John McKinley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, attorney, and pillar of the community passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
A native of Alexandria, he grew up in Shreveport and worked his way through college receiving degrees in Commerce and Law from LSU. He was the first recipient of a lifetime membership in the LSU Law Alumni awarded for outstanding support of the legal profession. He served as Chairman of the Board, Louisiana State Sovereignty Commission, was a member of the Board of Trustees for Northland College of Ashland Wisconsin, Chairman of the official Board of the 1st United Methodist Church, the Monroe Juvenile Advisory Board, Board of Directors for Doctor's Hospital, Board of overseers of Emerson College, and countless civic organizations. He received an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from William Penn College, and completed the National Advocacy Program at Harvard. He was a 32nd Degree Mason & Shriner, member of the American Legion, Fourth District Bar Assn., Kappa Alpha Order, and served as president of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Assn.
Mr. McKinley was dedicated to helping young attorneys develop their practices and felt blessed with the friendships that he was afforded through the years. He was law partner with the former Governor John J. McKeithen and was a nominee for one of the Nation's 10 outstanding young men by the U.S. Jr. Chamber of Commerce.
He is the recipient of many citations including the distinguished service award of the Fraternal Order of Police as well as from many local civic organizations. Mr. McKinley was an avid athlete enjoying tennis and later a passion for golf. He was a faithful man who was always available to those in need. He was a righteous man who loved the law. He was a devoted man who dearly loved his family and was dearly loved by them. Mr. McKinley is held in the hearts of his survivors: his devoted wife, Dotty, his daughters: Michael McKinley and her children, Rene DeRita and John Thomas Johnson, and her grandchild, Heather Binyon, DeEtte Quinn and her husband, Hilory and their children Lee and Kate, and special family friend, Carolyn Hinton. Pallbearers will be: Lee Quinn, Milton Moore, Carl Nolan, Donald Brown and John Clark.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Dimos, Bob Kostelka, Van Stewart, Charlie Joiner, Harvey Marcus, John Luffey, Hodge O'Neal, Fred Huenefeld, and his golfing Buddies at Bayou Desiard Country Club.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until time of services. Special Thanks to Dr. Don Hammett, Mr. Hank Smith, Karen Cash and Connie Culpepper of Stoney Brook Alzheimer & Assisted Living, and the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the American Alzheimer's Assn., First United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.

MAMIE P. MORRIS
June 25, 1906 - May 17, 2005
With Alleyways of Pearl
A Barrel Course of Gold and Jesus as your judge
you will always be our Eternal World Champion
Happy TrailsUntil We Meet
Again, You are in our hearts forever, We will love you always.
Happy Birthday Mamie
Love, Janie and Janis

REVEREND LESTER WAYNE NEATHERY
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Rev. Lester Wayne Neathery, age 54, of Oak Grove, LA, will be held 2:00 PM Monday, June 27, 2005 at the Cox Chapel Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Keith Riley officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA.
Rev. Neathery was born September 13, 1950 and passed away Friday, June 24, 2005 at the LSU- Shreveport, LA.
Rev. Neathery was a longtime resident of Oak Grove where he was the minister of the Jesus Name Church of Faith in Christ. He was also a welder and member of the Pipeliners Union #798.
He was preceded in death by his father, Millard F. Neathery and mother, Rosa Jane Neathery.
He is survived by his wife: Shirley Neathery, Oak Grove, LA; son: Keith Neathery, Oak Grove, LA; daughter-in-law: Julie Neathery, Oak Grove, LA; daughter: Crystal Neathery, Oak Grove, LA; grandson: Austin Ashley, Oak Grove, LA; granddaughter: Kaitlyn Neathery, Oak Grove, LA; grandson: Luke Neathery, Oak Grove, LA; four brothers: Millard "Dobber" Neathery, Oak Grove, LA, Louis "Brother" Neathery, Oak Grove, LA, Stan Neathery, Oak Grove, LA, Solon Neathery, Oak Grove, LA; four sisters: Marie Pardon, Monroe, LA; Millie Hicks, Yullee, FL; Sue Reeves, Oak Grove, LA, Linda Townsend, West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Pardon, Johnny Moss, James Pardon, Lane Pearson, Jim Reeves and Johnny Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Pardon, Larry Wayne Pardon, Mike Bradford, Brian Pardon, Chad Pardon, Blake Pardon, Red Hall and Shane Ard.
Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday until 10:00 PM and Monday morning at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

PAMELA POWELL RENO
Sept. 28, 1958 - June 28, 2002
"It is in giving that we receive and in dying that we are born to eternal life."
Sadly missed By husband Bill, daughters, family and friends.

NELDA NOLAN ROAN
Aug. 2, 1936 - June 29, 2000
You are forever in my heart.
Tom Roan

Pat Word Albritton, 64
COLUMBIA — Pat Word Albritton, a News-Star paper carrier, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Justin Barmore, 19
MARION — James Barmore, an apprentice mason, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery.

Edward 'Buster' Brandon, 80
Edward "Buster" Brandon of Lake Providence, formerly of Monroe, a retired News-Star employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending with Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bonnie Ritchie Cummins, 95
BASTROP — Bonnie Ritchie Cummins, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today in Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ed Hawkins, 77
TALLULAH — Ed Hawkins died Thursday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Shawn Lee Hicks, 19
MANGHAM — Shawn Lee Hicks, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today in Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Rhymes Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Evelyn Barron Jones, 89
RUSTON — Evelyn Barron Jones, a drugstore owner/operator, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Lucille Kelly, 88
JONESBORO — Lucille "Lou" Kelly, of Lawrenceville, Ga., formerly of Jonesboro, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Dondes Theresa Long, 58
PIONEER — Dondes Theresa Long, a budget analyst, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Ronald Emmett Loyd, 59
CHOUDRANT — Ronald Emmett "Ronnie" Loyd, retired Ruston utilities director, died Saturday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Marl L. Manning, 89
Marl L. Manning, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gary R. Milton, 62
BASTROP — Gary R. Milton, a retired mechanic and a member of the Army National Guard, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Donald C. McCormack, 81
RUSTON — Donald C. McCormack, an appliance store owner, died Saturday. Services are noon Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cook Cemetery.

William McDonald Jr., 89
William McDonald Jr. of Richwood, retired sanitation worker, died June 19. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lester Wayne Neathery, 54
OAK GROVE — Lester Wayne Neathery, a welder and minister, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today and until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Evelyn W. Ourso, 47
Evelyn W. Ourso of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending with Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Claudia Mabry Parker, 79
WISNER — Claudia Mabry Parker, a retired sales clerk, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Hardy Rushing, 77
JONESVILLE — John Hardy Rushing, retired lockman with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Bayou Macon Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery near Crowville.

Lillian Eugenia Weir, 94
RUSTON — Lillian Eugenia Weir, a retired clerk, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Rest Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously Acknowledged
Coleman, John A. "Blue": 3 p.m. today, Hodge Cemetery, Hodge.
Fowler, Bertie M.: 10 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe, and 3 p.m. Monday, Mount Zion Church Cemetery, near Wheeling.
Garcee, Mae B.: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville.
Hatten, Cornelious Buck: 1 p.m. today, Sharon Cemetery, Sikes.
Jones, Cheryl "Peanut": 3 p.m. today, Forest Cemetery, Forest.
McKinley, John Boyd: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Moss, Dorothy Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Myles, Mildred: 1 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Liddieville.
Sanderson, Tressie Lorraine Pate: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Scott, Brenda Darlene: 10 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

June 27, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WILLIAM "CLAYTON" KERSH, JR.
June 27, 1951 - June 29, 2004
We will always love and miss you.
Mother, Lauren, Herman, Christopher, Charrie and Shelly.

MRS. SHIRLEY A. CHAPMAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
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West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Shirley A. Chapman, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Charles L. Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Chapman was born on April 30, 1938 in Delhi, LA and passed away on June 25, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reba and Willie Longino and her brother Wilford "Bud" Longino.
Mrs. Chapman is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Jimmy Ray Chapman of West Monroe; daughter: Connie Chapman Wiggins and husband Dr. Scott Wiggins; her three beloved grandchildren: Natalie, Patrick and Nicholas Wiggins all of Shreveport; sisters: Leona Fleming of Madison, MS, Helen Tucker of Monroe and Bobbie Thornton of Denham Springs, LA and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Shirley was a loving wife, adored mother and wonderful "granny" who will be missed tremendously by her family and friends.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Theresa Weaver, the Eugene McLain Family and the physicians and staff of Glenwood ICU.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Cogdell, Tony McLain, Drew Cogdell, Todd McLain, Kenneth McLain, and Keith Stephens.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene McLain, Claude Williams, J. T. Sullivan, B. A. Lenard.
Visitation will be Monday, June 27, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

NOVELLA" MISSIE" DUMAS NOLAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Novella Nolan 85, of Swartz, LA will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville, LA. Rev. Terry Hinds and Rev. Paul Carter will officiate. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery. Mrs. Nolan passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Chateau D'Arbonne Nurse Care Center.
Missie was Born May 23, 1920 in Farmerville, LA. She Resided in Swartz for 40 years prior to her illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Swartz, LA.
She is preceded in death by her Husband of 54 years, Guy D. Nolan and a grandson: Tad E. Williams.
She is survived by one son Jimmie Nolan of Farmerville, LA and four daughters: Patsy Nolan of Farmerville, Susan Ann Earl and husband Mark of Farmerville, Jeanette Pratt of Monroe, LA, Guylene Williams and husband Tommy of Calhoun, LA. She is also survived by eight grandsons: three granddaughters: eleven great- grandsons and ten great-granddaughters and three great-great- grandsons, two great- great- granddaughters.
The family would like extend a personal note of gratitude to Mothers'extended family, Paul and Loretta McMorris for their loving kindness and concern they have shown mother for the last 40 years.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Mike, Bryan, Gregg, Jim, Rusty, Steele and Josh.
Honorary Pallbearer: Paul McMorris.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 27, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

ROY H. RILES
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
(Died June 25, 2005)
Funeral services for Roy H. Riles, 82, of Bastrop are scheduled for 1:30 PM Monday, June 27, 2005 at the Golden Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Dwight and Arrie Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Hughes Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Riles, a retired police officer with the Bastrop Police Department, died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Oak Woods Home in Mer Rouge.
He was a member of the Crossett Masonic Lodge and served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was charter member of Antioch Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Flossie Griffis Riles; two daughters, Betty Brown and husband Allen of Bastrop, Clara Mallory and husband Dan of Bossier City; son, Roy E. Riles and wife Laura of Bastrop; six sisters, Elizabeth Palenik, Lavada Rich, Geneva Martin all of Bastrop, Nancy Rickman of Hamburg, AR, Virgie Dees of Nachitoches, LA, Merlyn Kouw of Michigan; six grandchildren, Rodney Riles, Regina Carroll, Angie Morris, Allen Brown, Jr., Doug Malloy, Jennifer Dietrich and twelve great grandchildren.
Mr. Riles is preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Mabel Riles; brothers, Lonnie, H.C. "Buster" and James Riles and a sister, Marie Montgomery.
Serving as pallbearers are: Rodney Riles, Doug Malloy, Allen Brown, Jr., Shane Morris, Ty Carroll, Mark Riles, DennisRiles and Bobby Riles. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Bastrop Police Department and Dr. Carter Cox.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Golden Funeral Home.

James Odis Bankston, 89
OAK GROVE — James Odis Bankston, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, before the service Tuesday.

Glen Edward Duffey, 55
Glen Edward Duffey, a painter of Monroe, died Saturday. A graveside service is noon Tuesday at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.

Lena Merrita Haire, 38
GOLDONNA — Lena Merrita Haire, an executive, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Calvin Baptist Church, followed by burial in Coates Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield.

Claudie Lee Johnson, 85
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Claudie Lee Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Chapel, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation will be 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Omie Cain Lowrey, 87
BASTROP — Omie Cain Lowrey, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral service is 4 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.

Marl Manning, 89
Marl Manning, a retired carpenter of Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral service is 4 p.m. Tuesday at Rowland Road Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Barmore, Justin: 2 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Fowler, Bertie M.: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Monroe; graveside at 3 p.m. today, Mount Zion Church Cemetery, near Wheeling.
Jones, Evelyn Barron: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Loyd, Ronald Emmett: 3:30 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
McCormack, Donald C.: noon today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
McDonald, William Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Milton, Gary R.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Moss, Dorothy Lee: 11 a.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Neatherly, Lester Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Parker, Claudia Mabry: 10 a.m. today, Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner.
Rushing, John Hardy: 2 p.m. today,Bayou Macon Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Scott, Brenda Darlene: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Weir, Lillian Eugenia: 10 a.m. today, St. Rest Cemetery, Ruston.

JUNE 28, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EDWARD S. "BUSTER" BRANDON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mr. Edward S. "Buster" Brandon, 80, of Lake Providence, LA, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Riverview Cemetery with Rev. Cecil Gregory officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Brandon born December 24, 1924 in El Dorado, AR died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Shady Lake Nursing Home in Lake Providence.
Buster was a resident of Monroe since 1932. For many years he sold newspapers for the Monroe Morning World and News-Star when downtown Monroe was thriving. Older residents of this area may recall seeing him at his post at the corner of Desiard and North 4th Street. After the decline of the downtown area, the staff of the News-Star let him do odd jobs around their loading dock until he became too disabled to work.
Mr. Brandon was preceded in death by his parents: Fred Brandon and Mabel Payne, stepfather: Nelson Payne, brother: William Brandon, sisters: Doris Brandon Cook and Lila Brandon Grantham.
Mr. Brandon is survived by his brothers: Eugene Brandon and wife Margaret, Jimmy Payne and wife Maxine, Dewey Payne and wife Betty, sisters: Freda Brandon Massingale, Alice Payne Clark and husband Lee, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 28, 20005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe
The brothers and sisters would like to offer their sincere thanks to the staff of Shady Lake Nursing Home in Lake Providence for the care and attention they gave to their brother during the final months of his life.June 28,

MRS. MARTHA ANN COON CULPEPPER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Lamy Lane, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ann Coon Culpepper, 68, will be 4:00 PM Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe, LA with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Culpepper was born August 16, 1936 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 26, 2005 in Monroe.
She was an accomplished porcelain artist and teacher. She was an avid bridge player and achieved Life Masters status. She was also a member of Parkview Baptist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Fort Miro Chapter.
She was preceded in death by her father: Dr. Henson Stanton Coon, Sr.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years: John S. Culpepper of Monroe, LA; daughter: Marguerite Culpepper Carbrey and husband William "Lee" of Slidell, LA; son: John Daniel "Dan" Culpepper and wife Dee Ann of Beaumont, TX; grandchildren: Caitlin, Kristin, and Caroline Carbrey and Danielle and Dylan Culpepper; brother: Henson Stanton Coon, Jr. of Monroe, LA; and her mother: Marguerite Frances Mitchell Coon of Monroe, LA as well as numerous other loving family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jay Coon, Henson Coon III, Collins Coon, Fred Coon, Charles Butcher, and Rob Harris.
Visitation will be from 3:30 PM until time of service at 4:00 PM at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.

CHARLES DARWIN HAMMONS
Mulhearn Funeral Home
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Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Charles Darwin Hammons, 83, will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Trey Albritton officiating. Internment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hammons died Sunday, June 26, 2005 at North Monroe Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Missionary Baptist Church. He was an Air Force WWII Veteran where he received an Oak Leaf Cluster and his unit had 3 presidential citations which were given while he was in the jungle in India. He was a firefighter for the city of Memphis, TN and a truck driver for J.D. Frost Trucking. He was an avid follower of the Neville Tiger Football games for over 25 years. Mr. Hammons was preceded in death by his father: George Franklin Hammons, mother: Alma Morris Hammons, and brother: Edgar Hammons. Survivors include his son Charles Allen Hammons, Sr. and wife Diana, daughter Lila Bolton and husband Buck, grandsons: Tommy Bolton and Charles Allen Hammons, Jr., granddaughters: Connie Bartmess and Tanya Downs, great grandsons: Luke Bolton, Jessie Downs, and Jacob Downs, great granddaughters: Erica Bolton, Sarah Hammons, and Hannah Hammons.
Pallbearers will be Orville Renfrow, Huey Reagan, Travis Bryan, Charles Allen Hammons, Jr., Steve Rugg and Jeff Gaylean. Alternate pallbearer will be Randy Clark.

DONALD PRESTON KIRBY
Mulhearn Funeral Home
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West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside Services for Mr. Donald Preston Kirby, 57, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday June 29, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. Nathan Firman officiating.
Mr. Kirby passed away on Monday June 27, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
He was a member of the Lea Joiner Methodist Church. He retired after 30 years with local 446 and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He is preceded in death by his father, J. Frank Kirby and two half brothers, Joel and Jerry Kirby.
He is survived by his son, Brian Timothy Kirby and his wife Michelle of West Monroe, LA, his mother, Beth Kirby of West Monroe, LA, two grandchildren, Brian Timothy Kirby, II. and Alisha Kirby of West Monroe, LA, two special uncles, L. P. Smith of Cedar Hill, TX and Hugh Smith and his wife Barbara of Petal, MS, and a special aunt, Jessie Tate of West Monroe, La.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday June 28, 2005 under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

MRS. EVELYN MARIE OURSO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Memorial service for Mrs. Evelyn Marie Ourso, 47, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Charlie Anderson officiating.
Mrs. Ourso died on June 25, 2005, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Mizell Jr.; children, Marie Ourso of West Monroe, LA; Heather Kelly and husband Sean of Monroe, LA; and Shanna Sutton and husband Dee of Farmerville, LA; mother, Fern Boysza of Topock, AZ; grandchildren, Devin Oubre of West Monroe, LA; Dayton Kelly of Monroe, LA; Dylan Finley of West Monroe, LA; Camden Sutton of Farmerville, LA; and Zach Kelly of Monroe, LA; sister, Lendea Smith of Topock, AZ; brother, Harold Glen Hopkins of Tullos, LA; step son, Johnny Mizell, III; step daughter, Heather Marie Mizell; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

MILLER GAYLE PEEK
Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home - Coushatta, LA.
Funeral services for Miller Gayle Peek, age 95, of Coushatta, LA, will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at the Central Church of Christ, Bastrop, LA, with Bro. Joe Nichols officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, LA, under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Coushatta, LA.
Mr. Peek was born August 9, 1909 in Marion, LA and passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005.
Mr. Peek was preceded in death by his wife: Irene Peek and one son: Gayle Peek.
He is survived by one son: Bennie Peek and wife, Dot of Coushatta, LA; three grandchildren: Bennie Peek, Jr. and wife, Michelle, Kathy Gardner and husband, Tommy, Amanda James and husband, Rick; seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home, Coushatta, LA, Tuesday, June 28, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Central Church of Christ, Bastrop, LA at 11:00 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Boles Children's Home, 7065 Love, Quinlan, TX 75474-9904.

James Anthony Brunner, 48
James Anthony "Bruno" Brunner Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died June 22. Services are noon Wednesday at Lighthouse Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Shirley A. Chapman, 67
Shirley A. Chapman of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Grace Williams Cosby, 89
Grace Williams Cosby of West Monroe, a wedding cake decorator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Benjamin Daniel Jr., 49
Benjamin Daniel Jr. of Monroe died June 21. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Logtown Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Myrtle S. Drumgoole, 68
Myrtle S. Drumgoole of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 20. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Maggie Marie Dubois, 89
JONESBORO — Maggie Marie Dubois, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-9:30 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Glen Edward Duffy, 55
Glen Edward Duffy of Monroe, a painter, died Saturday. Graveside services are noon today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles Darwin Hammons, 83
Charles Darwin Hammons of Monroe, a mail truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William Johnson, 94
William Johnson of Monroe, a porter, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

J.C. Peoples, 74
J.C. Peoples of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Juanita Reinninger, 71
Juanita Reinninger of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marion Smith, 83
Marion Smith of Monroe, a pressman, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Logtown Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jeanette Thompson, 40
FARMERVILLE — Jeanette Thompson died June 22. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Doyle Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Viola Reagan Winters, 92
WINNSBORO — Viola Reagan Winters, a retired state social worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Reagan Cemetery, Baskin.

Previously Acknowledged
Bankston, James: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Haire, Lena Merrita: 10 a.m. today, Calvin Baptist Church, Calvin.
Johnson, Claudie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Lowrey, Omie Cain: 4 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Manning, Marl: 4 p.m. today, Rowland Road Baptist Church, Monroe.

June 29, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. JAMES R. (JIM) BELL, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial Services for Mr. James R. (Jim) Bell, Jr., 64, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday June 30, 2005 at the Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Greg Clark officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Bell died June 24, 2005 in Dallas, Texas.
Mr. Bell was a member of the Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA.
He was retired from the International Union of Elevator Constructors and served in the United States Marine Corp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Doris Bell and his brother, Randy Bell.
Survivors: his wife, Cheryl Brooks Bell, Daughters, Rhonda Gillette and husband, John and Amber Bell; granddaughters, Alexa and Victoria Gillette all of West Monroe, LA; brother, Glenn Bell and wife, Carolyn of Baton Rouge, LA, and Sister, Marsha Powell and husband, Ron of Monroe, LA; several nieces and nephews and his special friends, and you know who you are.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Thursday until service time at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Cedar Crest Building Fund or Northeast Baptist School
(New Campus Fund) 800 Wilson St. West Monroe, LA. 71291.

MRS. GRACE WILLIAMS COSBY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
The Home Going Celebration Service will be held at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 2:00 PM with her Pastors Mark Foster and Fred Foster officiating. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.
Mrs. Cosby was born April 25, 1916 to Andrew and Philista Williams in Merryville, LA. She passed away June 27, 2005 in West Monroe.
Her husband, Aubrey Cosby, her parents, four brothers, a sister and a grandson, precedes Mrs. Cosby in death.
Mrs. Cosby is survived by her four daughters, one son and their spouses: June and Shannon Clampit, JoAnn Hart, Joyce and Gene Hackett, Judy and William Welch, Jerry and Marsha Cosby, along with eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and three sisters.
Mrs. Cosby was a faithful member of the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities for 69 years. She catered wedding cakes for 46 years.
The Ushers of her church will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time at the church.

BARBARA A. "B. J." LITTLE
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Gulport, MS.
Barbara A. "B.J." Little, 50, of Gulfport, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 in Gulfport.
Ms. Little was born on February 2, 1954. She was a native of Monroe, LA and has resided in Gulfport for 8 months with her daughter Donna Little and granddaughter Maurianna Ellis.
Ms. Little was a thirteen year veteran of the Burger King Food Service Industry, security officer for Coca-Cola Bottling Company and currently a data entry clerk for J.P. Morgan Chase.
Ms. Little was preceded in death by her mother, Gilda Jean Draughn and father, Maxie Marvin Draughn, and Uncle Joseph Draughn. She will now take her place beside her mother and father to watch over her.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Little, granddaughter, Maurianna Ellis, father from age 3 Willie Ray Draughn, two brothers and sister-in-laws, Dan and Marilyn Moore and Willie and Kim Draughn, one sister and brother-in-law, Raejeana and Perry Jeselink, two nieces, Christy Payne and Jenna Jeselink, four nephews, Michael Moore, Kayne Jeselink, Matthew and Justin Draughn, uncles and aunts, Acie and Lilian Reems, John and Martha Jordan, Robert and Hubert Draughn. Numerous adopted children and a host of great friends.
Barbara's wishes were to be free of illness and to be able to visit all the places she wanted to see. She wished for all those survived by her to celebrate her new beginning as she begins her precious life after this earth. Remembering her in good times, smiling, joking, and as the ever so giving and loving person she was.
There will be a casual gathering of family and friends at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Calvary Baptist Church, Hwy 594, Monroe, LA. Orange Grove Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

ZUMA LOVE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Zuma Love, 90, of Linville, will be Thursday, June 30, 2005, at 10:00 AM at Liberty Baptist Church. Rev. Lavelle Spillers will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.
Mrs. Zuma C. Love, daughter of James Thomas and Ella Sawyer Chapman, was called home on June 27, 2005.
Mrs. Love was born in Rocky Branch, LA on September 30, 1914. She was a retired beautician and a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church in Linville, LA.
Mrs. Love was preceded in death by her husband Armond Lucine Love, Sr. and five siblings: J. T. Chapman Jr, Minnie C. Bareswill, Thelma C. Jackson, Truman Chapman and Raymond Chapman.
Survivors include one son Armond L. Love Jr. of Marrero, LA; one daughter Gloria Love Garland and husband Richard Kleinpeter of Linville, LA; one brother Troy L. Chapman and a host of nieces and nephews; Grand-children include Armond L. (Trey) Love III and wife DeeDee of Slidell, LA, Jessica Ann Love of Marrero, LA, Sherry Garland Blake of Bastrop, LA; great-grandchildren Casey Stella, Cody Love, Hunter Love and Brook Allemand.
Mrs. Love enjoyed being in the presence of her church family and friends with whom she associated in her business.
Pallbearers: Armond L. (Trey) Love III, Gary Chapman, Wayne Bareswill, James D. Jackson, Casey Stella and Cody Love.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 29, 2005, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the church.

VIOLA REAGAN WINTERS
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Viola Reagan Winters, age 92 of Winnsboro will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2005 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro. Interment will follow in Reagan Cemetery in Baskin with Rev. Francis Williams and Rev. Hirby Hitt officiating.
She was born to the union of Edward C. and Seleta Brewer Reagan on April 13, 1913 in Baskin, LA and passed from this life on Monday, June 27, 2005 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Winters was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She was a former teacher at Lone Cedar School House and was retired from Louisiana Department of Health and Human Services after 30 years of employment.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, two sisters and her husband John C. Winters, Sr. and a daugther-in-law Myra Winters.
Mrs. Winters is survived by three sons, John C. Winters, Jr. and wife Martha of West Monroe, Charles Edward Winters of Fort Necessity, Dan Raymond Winters and wife Linda of Winnsboro; two brothers: Elvin Reagan and wife Allie of Baskin, Huey P. Reagan and wife Gettys of Monroe; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be Devin Jeselink, Keith Edward Jeselink, II, Devon Killingsworth, Marion Reagan, Mike Robbins, Christopher Winters, J. C. Winters.
Memorial may be made to American Diabetic Association.
Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Edward S. Brandon, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Edward S. "Buster" Brandon, a retired News-Star employee formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Marguerite R. Burns, 85
BASTROP — Marguerite Robinson Burns, a retired beautician, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Portland Cemetery, Portland, Ark.
Mary Drumgo, 75
SICILY ISLAND — Mary Drumgo, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Sandra Griffing Fischer, 60
OAKLAND, Tenn. — Sandra Leigh Griffing Fischer, a homemaker formerly of Winnsboro, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Damon L. Franklin, 61
GRAYSON — Damon Lavelle Franklin, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Marvin Maxwell Gray, 45
ST. JOSEPH — Marvin Maxwell Gray, a farmer, died June 22. Services are 11 a.m. today at Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lilly Rosina Halls, 43
DALLAS, Texas — Lilly Rosina Halls, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles D. Hammons, 83
Charles Darwin Hammons of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Amanda D. Jackson, 79
TALLULAH — Amanda D. Jackson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Walter Z. Jacob Jr., 78
BASTROP — Walter Z. Jacob Jr., a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ricky Johnson, 15
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ricky Johnson died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Johnson, 76
NEW ORLEANS — Willie Johnson died June 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Donald Preston Kirby, 57
Donald Preston Kirby of West Monroe, an electrician, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fannie Mae Lawson, 77
RAYVILLE — Fannie Mae Lawson, a nurse's aid, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Evelyn Marie Ourso, 47
Evelyn Marie Ourso of Monroe, a secretary, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.

Juanita Reinninger, 71
Juanita Reinninger of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Private graveside services will be held Thursday at Burrough Pentecostal Cemetery Columbia under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Melvin Riley, 65
START — Melvin Riley, a farmer, died on Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Emery Ruff Toms Sr., 80
GOLDONNA — Emery Ruff "E.R." Toms Sr., a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gloryway Church, Dodson. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Old Saline Cemetery, Saline.

Previously Acknowledged
Brunner, James Anthony "Bruno" Jr.: noon today, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Cosby, Grace Williams: 2 p.m. today, Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe.
Daniel, Benjamin "Who-Owl" Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Drumgoole, Myrtle S.: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Dubois, Maggie Marie: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Johnson, William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Smith, Marion: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thompson, Jeanette: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Winters, Viola Reagan: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

June 30, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BARBARA A. "B. J." LITTLE
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Gulport, MS.
Barbara A. "B.J." Little, 50, of Gulfport, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 in Gulfport.
Ms. Little was born on July 2, 1954. She was a native of Monroe, LA and has resided in Gulfport for 8 months with her daughter Donna Little and granddaughter Maurianna Ellis.
Ms. Little was a thirteen year veteran of the Burger King Food Service Industry, security officer for Coca-Cola Bottling Company and currently a data entry clerk for J.P. Morgan Chase.
Ms. Little was preceded in death by her mother, Gilda Jean Draughn and father, Maxie Marvin Draughn, and Uncle Joseph Draughn. She will now take her place beside her mother and father to watch over her.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Little, granddaughter, Maurianna Ellis, father from age 3 Willie Ray Draughn, two brothers and sister-in-laws, Dan and Marilyn Moore and Willie and Kim Draughn, one sister and brother-in-law, Raejeana and Perry Jeselink, two nieces, Christy Payne and Jenna Jeselink, four nephews, Michael Moore, Kayne Jeselink, Matthew and Justin Draughn, uncles and aunts, Acie and Lilian Reems, John and Martha Jordan, Robert and Hubert Draughn. Numerous adopted children and a host of great friends.
Barbara's wishes were to be free of illness and to be able to visit all the places she wanted to see. She wished for all those survived by her to celebrate her new beginning as she begins her precious life after this earth. Remembering her in good times, smiling, joking, and as the ever so giving and loving person she was.
There will be a casual gathering of family and friends at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Calvary Baptist Church, Hwy 594, Monroe, LA. Orange Grove Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport in charge of arrangements.

James R. Bell Jr., 64
James R. "Jimmy" Bell Jr. of West Monroe, an elevator constructor, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George Boyd Sr., 64
George Boyd Sr. of Monroe, a retired employee of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Delbert Clark, 91
QUITMAN — Delbert Clark, a retired bag mill supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Hodge Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mary J. Glass, 54
CHATHAM — Mary J. Glass, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Asbury Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Sandra Griffing Fischer, 60
OAKLAND, Tenn. — Sandra Leigh Griffing Fischer, a homemaker formerly of Winnsboro, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Floy Catherine Lee, 80
OLLA — Floy Catherine Lee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wilbanks Cemetery near Jena.

Billie Higginbotham-Spillers, 60
Billie Higginbotham-Spillers of Monroe, an insurance adjuster for Shelter Insurance, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Allen Stevens, 58
FARMERVILLE — Allen Stevens, a mechanic, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery. Visitation is 8-10:30 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

William Thad Travis, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE — William Thad Travis, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Burns, Marguerite Robinson: 1 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jacob, Walter Z. Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Johnson, William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Johnson, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Toms, Emery Ruff "E.R." Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Gloryway Church, Dodson.