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


Wednesday, March 1, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brandon, Jimmie Lee: 11 a.m. Thursday, Greater New Hope Church of God and Christ, Bastrop
Deal, Ruby M.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Evans, Mabel E.: 11 a.m. today, Laurel Heights Baptist Church, Winnfield
Ferguson, John Edwin: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Johnson, Alfred: 1 p.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jones, Merry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
Klein, Margie R.: 1 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Mack, Bennie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Miller, Frances Pearl: 4 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe
Perry, Louis: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Timothy's Baptist Church, Bastrop
Roberts, H.C. 'Colie': 10 a.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel

Cypress N. Acreman, infant
LIBERTY, Miss. - Cypress N. Acreman, infant son of Ollia and Debra Acreman, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Hope Baptist Church, near Monticello. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Orland Ray Aldrich, 80
URANIA - Orland Ray Aldrich, a retired Urania Lumber Co., and Louisiana Pacific employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Old Bethel Cemetery, near Clarks.

Mary Nell Barnett, 64
COLUMBIA - Mary Nell Barnett, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Georome Cook, infant
Georome Cook of Monroe, infant son of Lechell Cook, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

John Edwin Ferguson, 84
LAKE ST. JOHN - John Edwin Ferguson, a machinist with Chevron Oil, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Gussie Griffin, 87
MONTGOMERY - Gussie Griffin, a retired insurance representative for Old South Life Insurance Company, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Montgomery. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Burial is at Summerfield Cemetery, near Montgomery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Horace Johnson Sr., 85
RICHWOOD - Horace Johnson Sr., a retired machine operator, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

James 'Wesley' Lisenby, 44
HOUMA - James "Wesley" Lisenby, a welder, formerly of Olla, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Olla Cemetery, Olla.

Baby Girl Mayfield, infant
Baby Girl Mayfield of Monroe, infant daughter of Dewanna Mayfield, died Friday. A graveside service is noon today at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Linda Gay McElduff, 54
RUSTON - Linda Gay McElduff, a Tatum School District employee, died Monday. The funeral is 10 am. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant.

Weston V. Simmering, 81
RUSTON - Weston V. Simmering, a retired postmaster, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at St. Rest Cemetery, Dubach.

Henry Emuel Stroud, 100
WINNFIELD - Henry Emuel Stroud, a laborer, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Winnie Thomas, 94
OAK GROVE - Winnie Thomas, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Julia Weide, 91
Julia Weide of Monroe, a retired Farmland Industries employee, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.



Thursday, March 2, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brandon, Jimmie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Greater New Hope Church of God and Christ, Bastrop
Johnson, Alfred: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Johnson, Horace Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.
Jones, Merry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
Lisenby, James 'Wesley': 10 a.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla.
McElduff, Linda Gay: 10 am. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Perry, Louis: 1 p.m. today, St. Timothy's Baptist Church, Bastrop
Simmering, Weston V.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Stroud, Henry Emuel: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery
Thomas, Winnie: 10 a.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.

Pearl Bevill, 83
WINNSBORO - Pearl Bevill, a homemaker, formerly of Mangham, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mangham United Methodist Church. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Melva Grace Glass Cerny, 65
SLIDELL - Melva Grace Glass Cerny, a registered dietician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial is a Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery, Swartz, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Deatric Hester DuBose, 38
CLARK - Deatric Hester DuBose, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Vixen. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clark.

Martha Greenard, 88
COTTON VALLEY - Martha Greenard, an insurance agent for Reliable Life Insurance, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Cotton Valley. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller-Pioneer Funeral Home chapel, Minden. Burial is at Cotton Valley Cemetery, Cotton Valley.

Roylea Jeb Liner, 86
Roylea Jeb Liner of West Monroe, a shoe shop owner, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11:30 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Brian Bailey McCarver, infant
HARRISONBURG - Brian Bailey McCarver, infant son of Brian and Jessica N. McCarver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Harrisonburg. Visitation is at 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday

Odessa F. Murphy, 69
WINNSBORO - Odessa F. Murphy, a retired registered nurse, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Buford B. Richmond, 82
DELHI - Buford B. Richmond, a retired upholsterer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Linda Robinson, 47
Linda Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

J.C. Shephard, 58
J.C. Shephard of West Monroe, a roofer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roberta Lewis Watson, 64
Roberta Lewis Watson of Monroe, a retired X-ray technician, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.



Friday, March 3, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Jones, Merry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
Lisenby, James 'Wesley': 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla.
Thomas, Winnie: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Cerny, Melva Grace Glass: 2 p.m. Saturday, Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Swartz
DuBose, Deatric Hester: 2:30 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Vixen.
Robinson, Linda: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Watson, Roberta Lewis: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Baptist Church, Monroe.

Eddie Lee Brooks, 74
Eddie Lee Brooks of Monroe, a retired factory worker, died Friday. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Greater Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mangham.

Harold Ray Coon, 76
Harold Ray Coon of West Monroe, a retired sales manager, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church's Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn's of West Monroe.

Ethel Mae Collins, 70
Ethel Mae Collins of Lake Providence, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pioneer. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Delorise Cotton, 52
HOUSTON - Delorise Cotton died Feb. 24. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Hall Cemetery, Alto.

Enoch Davis, 76
The Rev. Enoch Davis of Winnsboro, a retired truck driver and a minister, died Monday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church near Crowville. Burial will be in State Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Davis Mortuary of Ferriday.

Martha Greenard, 88
COTTON VALLEY - Martha Greenard, an insurance agent for Reliable Life Insurance, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Wesley Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Cotton Valley. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller-Pioneer Funeral Home chapel, Minden. Burial is at Cotton Valley Cemetery, Cotton Valley.

Ida Hill, 76
Ida Hill of Monroe, a file clerk, died Tuesday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Merry Jones, 46
MER ROUGE - Merry Jones, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation from 6-7 p.m. today at the church.

Lavern Kline, 40
TALLULAH - Lavern Kline, a homemaker, died Feb. 25. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Ashley Michelle May, 12
DELHI - Ashley Michelle May, a student, died Sunday. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Josie Clark McCurdy, 84
Josie Clark McCurdy, a homemaker of Denham Springs and formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services will be 11 a.m. today at the Monroe Church of God. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Bessie Mae Moore, 77
Bessie Mae Moore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 24. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arthur Lee Parker,76
GILBERT - Arthur Lee Parker, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Burial will be at Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bonnie Lou Price, 83
Bonnie Lou Price of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services will be 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Genevieve Perry Price, 85
FARMERVILLE - Genevieve Perry Price, a retired factory worker, died Tuesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church near Lillie. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation will be 2 p.m. today until service time at the church.

Buford B. Richmond, 82
Buford B. Richmond of Delhi, a retired upholsterer, died Wednesday. A memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville.

Rosie Robinson, 78
RAYVILLE - Rosie Robinson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Saint James Baptist Church, Baskin. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Audley Robinson, 75
WATERPROOF - Audley Robinson, a farmer, died Monday. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Saint John's Baptist Church in Concordia Parish. Burial will be Consuella Cemetery, Lake St. John, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ruth Saterfiel, 96
Ruth Saterfiel of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Sheperd II, 58
James Clayton Sheperd II of West Monroe, a roofer, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hall Cemetery in Richland Parish.

Marie B. Stevens, 79
Marie B. Stevens of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Prentice Tedeton Sr., 60
FARMERVILLE - Prentice Lamar Tedeton Sr., a pulpwood worker, died Tuesday. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.

Eddie Tillman, 79
Eddie Tillman of Monroe, a retired porter, died Sunday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith's Funeral Home chapel. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Garden.

Joe L. Travis, 89
RAYVILLE - Joe L. Travis, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roberta Watson, 64
Roberta Watson of Monroe, an X-ray technician, died Feb. 24. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Julia Weide, 91
Julia Weide of Monroe, a retired Farmland Industry employee, died Tuesday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Wesley Williams, 86
WINNSBORO - Wesley Williams, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Liddieville. Burial will be at the Mount Zion New Hope Cemetery, Liddieville. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Saturday, March 4, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Jones, Merry: 1 p.m. today, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
Cerny, Melva Grace Glass: 2 p.m. today, Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Swartz
Greenard, Martha: 11 a.m. today, Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Cotton Valley
Watson, Roberta Lewis: 11 a.m. today, St. Baptist Church, Monroe

Vettye M. Bernhardt, 98
NEW ORLEANS - Vettye M. Bernhardt, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Stephanie Nichole Butler, 9
PROVENCAL - Stephanie Nichole Butler, a student, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill.

James Chatman, 73
LAKE PROVIDENCE - James Chatman, a nurse, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church No. 1, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Leanna Chrisulis, infant
OAK RIDGE - Leanna Kay Chrisulis, infant daughter of James and Jamie A. Chrisulis, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Johnnie Vera Cranford, 83
FERRIDAY - Johnnie Vera Cranford, a sales clerk, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Maria B. Crisostomo, 35
Maria B. Crisostomo of Monroe, a customer service representative, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Luther Elonzo Hale, 90
FERRIDAY - Luther Elonzo Hale, a retired farmer, died Friday. Private graveside services are Sunday at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near St. Joseph. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.

Virginia M. Henry, 70
RUSTON - Virginia M. Henry, a retired secretary, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Elmeta Lee, 79
Elmeta Lee of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Arthur Lee Parker, 76
GILBERT - Arthur Lee Parker, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, and 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery, near Wisner.

Myrtle White, 91
BASTROP - Myrtle White, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.



Sunday, March 5, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cranford, Johnnie Vera: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Hale, Luther Elonzo: today, Wesley Chapel Cemetery, near St. Joseph.

Ruby Jones Donnell, 89
SWAMPERS - Ruby Jones Donnell, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

Zona Cook, 53
DOWNSVILLE - Zona Cook, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jesse Fulford, 88
CROWVILLE - Jesse Fulford, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Vency D. Massey, 72
BASTROP - Vency D. Massey, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral was Saturday at Southside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Bartholomew Cemetery, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dr. Francis R. Rodwig, 76
COVINGTON - Dr. Francis R. Rodwig, a retired gynecologist, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at E.J. Feilding and Son Funeral Home chapel, Covington. Burial is at Covington Cemetery, Covington.

Mary Alene Smith, 76
Mary Alene Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Myrtle L. White, 91
BASTROP - Myrtle L. White, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.



Monday, March 6, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Rodwig, Dr. Francis R.: 11 a.m. today, E.J. Feilding and Son Funeral Home chapel, Covington.

Amanda Bolton, 80
BERNICE - Amanda Bolton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lometa K. Brown, 77
Lometa K. Brown of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Nelson Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

David Lee Clements, 38
DELHI - David Lee Clements, a correctional officer, died Friday. The funeral was Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Jesse James Fulford Sr., 88
CROWVILLE - Jesse James Fulford Sr., a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Lone Pine Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, Swampers, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Erline Lusk Kelly, 78
Erline Lusk Kelly of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

John Leslie McCartney, 78
TROUT - John Leslie McCartney, a retired Baptist minister, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Trout. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Ralph William McWhirter, 69
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Ralph William McWhirter, a truck driver, died Friday. The funeral is 7 p.m. today at De Money Grimes Funeral Home chapel, Columbia City, Ind. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind. Local arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Agnes Cupit Nelson, 86
Agnes Cupit Nelson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Ellis Robken, 80
RUSTON - James Ellis Robken, a retired Methodist minister, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Maumelle, Ark. Burial is at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, North Little Rock, Ark., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary Alene Smith, 76
Mary Alene Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.



Tuesday, March 7, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bolton, Amanda: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice.
Robken, James Ellis: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Maumelle, Ark.

Maggie Cooper, 83
Maggie Lea Yeates Cooper of West Monroe, a retired Bell South employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph G. Funderburk, 65
Dr. Joseph G. Funderburk of Monroe, a veterinarian, died Saturday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Centuries Memorial Cemetery in Shreveport.

Lola K. Hutchinson, 95
Lola K. Hutchinson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jesse Kelly, 77
Jessie Erline Lusk Kelly of Monroe, a teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Today at Epps United Methodist Church, Epps. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alee Logwood, 71
DETROIT - Alee Logwood, a cook, died Feb. 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Helen McGough, 87
MER ROUGE - Helen Lorena McGough, homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery in Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Gladys McKinney, 61
WINNSBORO - Gladys Louise McKinney, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Wednesday, March 8, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Mary Elizabeth Britton, 89
CALHOUN - Mary Elizabeth Britton, a schoolteacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Mathew Burnett, 90
WISNER - Mathew Burnett, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John 'Uncle Mitchell' Dawson, 83
TRANSYLVANIA - John 'Uncle Mitchell' Dawson, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Melbourne Baptist Church, near Transylvania. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Herringville Church Cemetery, Monticello.

Edward A. Givens, 87
WINNSBORO - Edward A. Givens, a retired mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Lessie Goodwin, 87
COLUMBIA - Lessie Goodwin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, near Olla. Visitation is 4 p.m. today until service time Thursday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Lola K. Hutchinson, 95
Lola K. Hutchinson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until noon Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Richard T. Jones, 73
Richard T. Jones of West Monroe, a retired office manager, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Agnus Nelson, 77
Agnus Nelson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

Marshall H. Norman, 88
CALVIN - Marshall H. Norman, a retired timber contractor, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Bethel Church of Christ. Visitation is 8 a.m. to noon at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield, and 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin.

Armeter Smith Pitts, 73
BASTROP - Armeter Smith Pitts, a homemaker, died Monday.. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Morehouse District Baptist Association Center, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Montgomery Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Trouser Hill Cemetery, Bastrop.

Bobby Ray Richard, 53
Bobby Ray Richard of Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Audie Roden, 82
QUITMAN - Audie Roden died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
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Henry Sims, 47
WINNSBORO - Henry Sims died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
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Vernon Tullos, 63
EROS - Vernon Tullos, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.



Thursday, March 9, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Britton, Mary Elizabeth: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Burnett, Mathew: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Dawson, John 'Uncle Mitchell': 10 a.m. today, Melbourne Baptist Church, near Transylvania.
Goodwin, Lessie: 2 p.m. today, Pine Hill Baptist Church, near Olla
Hutchinson, Lola K.: 2 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Pitts, Armeter Smith: 2 p.m. Sunday, Morehouse District Baptist Association Center, Bastrop.
Richard, Bobby Ray: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.

Jerry Coleman, 38
WINNSBORO - Jerry Coleman, a seismograph operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Cemetery, Gilbert.

Elaine Woodruff Brossard, 71
Elaine Woodruff Brossard of West Monroe, a retired telephone operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Joseph C. Brown Jr., 78
Joseph C. 'Joe' Brown Jr. of Monroe, a retired vice president of Lumberman Supply, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Grace Canal, 75
WINNSBORO - Grace Canal, a pharmacy clerk, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Maggie Lea Yeats Cooper, 83
ATLANTA - Maggie Lea Yeats Cooper, a retired Bell South employee, formerly of Monroe, died Monday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

Ruth M. Davis, 88
Ruth M. Davis of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Lynette Nat, Fontana, 20
Lynette Fontana of Monroe, a waitress, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Marshall M. Hubbard, 56
Marshall M. Hubbard of West Monroe, a maintenance supervisor with Riverwood International, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Marshall Jr., 49
Charles Marshall Jr. of Monroe, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Allen Mock Jr., 89
Allen Mock Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. The funeral is noon Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension, Monroe.

James Crawford Phillips, 84
JONESBORO - James Crawford Phillips, a merchant, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Woodrow W. Smith, 81
BASTROP - Woodrow W. "Coony" Smith, a retired mechanic at IMC of Sterlington, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Delola Mae Strickland, 69
RUSTON - Delola Mae Strickland, a bookkeeper, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Jody Christopher Welch, 25
WINNSBORO - Jody Christopher Welch, a pipefitter, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Providence Memorial Park, near Winnsboro.



Friday, March 10, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brossard, Elaine Woodruff: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Coleman, Jerry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Mock, Allen Jr.: noon today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Phillips, James Crawford: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro
Pitts, Armeter Smith: 2 p.m. Sunday, Morehouse District Baptist Association Center, Bastrop.
Richard, Bobby Ray: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Smith, Woodrow W. "Coony:" 2 p.m. today, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Mary Alice Ayres, 85
JONESBORO - Mary Alice Ayres, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Midway Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ben Ballard, 82
Ben Ballard of Monroe, a retired custodian, died Monday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Ballard Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Archie Barr, 86
GRAND BAY, Ala. - Archie Barr, formerly of Ruston, died Monday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Choudrant Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Fredrick D. Freemont, 26
Fredrick Dewayne Freemont of Monroe, a cook, died in late January. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel.

Merrell G. Rogers, 78
WATERPROOF - Merrell G. Rogers, 78, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Lake Providence Memorial Park.

Katherine T. Spillers, 67
DOWNSVILLE - Katherine T. Spillers, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Aulds Chapel Cemetery, Downsville. Visitation will be 9 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mazer Qualls, 91
JONESBORO - Mazer Qualls, a homemaker, died March 4. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the church.



Saturday, March 11, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ayres, Mary Alice: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Ballard, Ben: 1 p.m. today, Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Barr, Archie: 1 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston
Coleman, Jerry: 1 p.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Freemont, Fredrick D.: 11 a.m. today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe
Pitts, Armeter Smith: 2 p.m. Sunday, Morehouse District Baptist Association Center, Bastrop
Qualls, Mazer: 11 a.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro

Richard Batten, 83
RUSTON - Richard Batten, a retired automobile mechanic, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joseph Cecil Brown Jr., 78
Joseph Cecil Brown Jr. of Monroe, a retired vice president of Lumberman Supply Co., died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterington Road, Monroe. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Ozie Coleman Sr., 90
GILBERT - Ozie Coleman Sr., retired mechanic and farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Ethel Mae Foster, 60
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Ethel Mae Foster, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

George Allen Griffin Sr., 49
COLUMBIA - George Allen Griffin Sr., a retired maintenance man with the Caldwell Memorial Hospital, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hebert Cemetery.

Mary Thomasie Langley, 60
Mary Thomasie Langley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Marshall Jr., 49
Charles Marshall Jr. of Monroe, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Emma Mae Reed Sanders, 94
FERRIDAY - Emma Mae Reed Sanders, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Carol Edward Townley Sr., 67
Carol Edward Townley Sr. of Monroe, a salesman for Century Ready Mix, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Williams, 64
Mary Williams of Monroe, a schoolteacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Sunday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.



Sunday, March 12, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Coleman, Ozie Sr.: 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Pitts, Armeter Smith: 2 p.m. Sunday, Morehouse District Baptist Association Center, Bastrop
Sanders, Emma Mae Reed: 10 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Williams, Mary: 11 a.m. Sunday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Rayville.

Donald Braggs, 40
MARION - Donald Braggs, a retired security guard, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annie Mae Collin, 90
DALLAS - Annie Mae Collin, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dan Gibbs, 79
Dan Gibbs of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dale Goss, 87
BERNICE - Dale Goss, a retired carpenter, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Joyce Annette Lafoon, 49
Joyce Annette Lafoon of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Thomasie Langley, 60
Mary Thomasie Langley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ernest Elbert Rhoten, 58
Ernest Elbert 'Buddy' Rhoten of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Cheniere Baptist Church cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is noon to 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Rev. Herman Saterfiel, 85
The Rev. Herman Saterfiel of Monroe, a retired Baptist minister, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Monday at Conway Baptist Church, near Marion. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Effie Marie Schrock, 89
OAK GROVE - Effie Marie Schrock, a nurses' aide at Carroll Nursing Home, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Rev. Charles Thompson, 76
LEWISVILLE, Texas - The Rev. Charles B. Thompson, a Baptist minister formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mer Rouge Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial is at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Judith Caroline Wilkins, 56
BENTON - Judith Caroline Kirtley Wilkins, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Bossier City. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.



Monday, March 13, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Coleman, Ozie Sr.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Sanders, Emma Mae Reed: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Lafoon, Joyce Annette: 2 p.m. today, West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church, West Monroe.
Langley, Mary Thomasie: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Saterfiel, Rev. Herman: 3 p.m. today, Conway Baptist Church, near Marion.
Schrock, Effie Marie: 2 p.m. today, Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Wilkins, Judith Caroline Kirtley: 10 a.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Bossier City and 2 p.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lawrence Edward Brand, 83
WINNSBORO - Lawrence Edward Brand, a retired yard foreman for Illinois Central Railroad, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Coax Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. today at Riser­First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.

William Grady Brock, 82
VIDALIA - William Grady Brock, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Evelyn Annie Carmichael, 89
Evelyn Annie Carmichael of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Vivian Ruth Copeland, 71
MCCOMB, Miss. - Vivian Ruth Copeland, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Geraldine Hailey Dillingham, 58
Geraldine Hailey Dillingham of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmy Harrison Hudson, 36
OAK GROVE - Jimmy Harrison Hudson, a machine operator for Ruffin Building Systems, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Caitlin Denise Hull, infant
DOWNSVILLE - Caitlin Denise Hull, infant daughter of Stacy Landrum Hull and Eric Leroy Hill, died Friday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery, near Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roberta Hatten Johnson, 62
LAS VEGAS - Roberta 'Bobbie' Ross Hatten Johnson, a retired paralegal, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Clarence Jones, 41
TALLULAH - Clarence Jones, a gardener, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Huey 'Little' Martin, 69
HEBERT - Huey 'Little' Martin, a retired construction worker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ruby Lea Netherland, 86
JENA - Ruby Lea Netherland, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Life Pentecostal Church, Manifest. Burial is at Siloam Cemetery, Aimwell, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Alice Pendleton Oatis, 98
TALLULAH - Alice Pendleton Oatis, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

O.E. Robinson, 82
SHEFFIELD, Ala. - O.E. Robinson, a U.S. Steel employee, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Causey Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Emma Mae Reed Sanders, 94
FERRIDAY - Emma Mae Reed Sanders, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Carol Edward Townley Sr., 67
Carol Edward Townley Sr. of Monroe, a salesman for Century Ready Mix, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at St. Paschal's cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lizzie Mae Stubblefield, 60
WAVERLY - Lizzie Mae Stubblefield, a nurse's aide, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.



Tuesday, March 14, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brand, Lawrence Edward: 2 p.m. today, Coax Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Brock, William Grady: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Coleman, Ozie Sr.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Hudson, Jimmy Harrison: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.

Donald Braggs, 40
MARION - Donald Braggs, a retired security guard, died Wednesday. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Marion Baptist Church.

Wardell Brown, 76
OAK GROVE - Wardell Brown, public works employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Annie Mae Collins, 90
DALLAS - Annie Mae Collins, 90, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be in the Adile Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie Collins, 83
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Willie Collins, a retired utility employee, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Joe Cummings, 57
Joe Cummings of West Monroe, future Ouachita Parish chief deputy, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Geraldine Hailey Dillingham, 58
Geraldine Hailey Dillingham of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Webb Pierce Cemetery, West Monroe.

Harold Jordan, 84
BASTROP - Harold Jordan, retired state highway employee, died Sunday. Service will be graveside 2 p.m. Wednesday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Shirley A. Knight, 61
RIDGECREST - Shirley A. Knight, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wilma McDavid, 57
DELHI - Wilma McDavid, 57, a homemaker died Monday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox.

Anderson Parker, 82
SONDHEIMER - Anderson Parker, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Margie L. Clark Roberts, 84
Margie L. Clark Roberts of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. today Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Minnie Lee Scott, 90
LOS ANGELES - Minnie Lee Scott, formerly of Wisner, a homemaker, died March 7. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gus Snipe, 82
RUSTON - Gus Snipe, a master craftsman, died Monday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be Riser Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William Thomas, 54
William Thomas of Monroe, an upholsterer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.



Wednesday, March 15, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Braggs, Donald: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville
Coleman, Ozie Sr.: 1 p.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
Collins, Annie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto
Jordan, Harold: 2 p.m. today, Carter Cemetery, Bastrop
Knight, Shirley A.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Scott, Minnie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
Snipe, Gus: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston

Roy Wallace Carvet, 63
Roy Wallace Carvet of West Monroe, a tile setter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Newton Cemetery, Delhi.

Vivian Ruth Copeland, 71
MCCOMB, Miss. - Vivian Ruth Copeland, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral was Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial was at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Franklin Joseph Fowler, 49
STERLINGTON - Franklin Joseph Fowler died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ouachita City Cemetery, Spencer.

Mildred Green Godfrey, 82
TALLULAH - Mildred Green Godfrey, a retired Madison Parish School System employee, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Thomas Luke Hales, 86
Thomas Luke Hales of Monroe, a merchant, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

James Howard Jr., 73
James Howard Jr. of Monroe, a retired paint and body mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

John Kirkpatrick Sr., 50
TALLULAH - John Walter Kirkpatrick Sr., an auto body repairman, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Clarence Jones, 41
TALLULAH - Clarence Jones, a gardener, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Rosie Dee Landers, 82
MANGHAM - Rosie Dee Landers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Mangham United Methodist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Pruitt Cemetery, near Mangham.

Wilma Irene McDavid, 57
DELHI - Wilma Irene McDavid, a general store operator, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Chris D. Norris, 31
VICKSBURG, Miss. - Chris D. Norris, a computer analyst, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Harriet Pegross, 71
Harriet Pegross of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Willie Taylor, 69
TALLULAH - Willie Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Edward Lee Vines, 45
WINNFIELD - Edward Lee Vines, a timber cruiser, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church, Dodson. Visitation is 8:30-9 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield, and from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Hurricane Creek Cemetery, Dodson.

Carla Waller, 22
STERLINGTON - Carla Waller, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church. Burial is at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.



Thursday, March 16, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carvet, Roy Wallace: 4 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Fowler, Franklin Joseph: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
Howard, James Jr.: 1 p.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Kirkpatrick, John Walter Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Jones, Clarence: 1 p.m. today, East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Landers, Rosie Dee: 2 p.m. Friday, Mangham United Methodist Church, Mangham.
McDavid, Wilma Irene: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Norris, Chris D.: 2 p.m. today, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Waller, Carla: 2 p.m. today, Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer

Pearl Cagle, 84
DRY PRONG - Pearl Cagle, a homemaker, formerly of Jonesboro, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Maude Sanders Dark, 93
COLUMBIA - Maude Sanders Dark, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Harmony Grove Cemetery, Gars Mill, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Eloise Elkins, 80
BERNICE - Eloise Elkins, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church, near Spearsville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Belver Garlington Feazell, 76
JONESBORO - Belver Garlington Feazell died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Rev. J.P. Harvey, 87
DELHI - The Rev. J.P. Harvey, a retired minister, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Garland Wyatt Jones, 82
Garland Wyatt Jones of West Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Garden, West Monroe.

Irene Kirkland, 90
WINNSBORO - Irene Kirkland, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Nelwyn C. Nolan Leonard, 65
Nelwyn C. Nolan Leonard of West Monroe, a secretary, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ossie Will, 82
MARION - Ossie Will, a laborer, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion. Burial is at St. Paul No. 1 Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.



Friday, March 17, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Dark, Maude Sanders: 1 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Howard, James Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Landers, Rosie Dee: 2 p.m. today, Mangham United Methodist Church, Mangham.
Will, Ossie: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion.

Ethel Weldman, 88
Ethel Weldman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Arzelia Kendall, 68
Arzelia Kendall of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe. Burial will be in Monroe City Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dan Gibbs, 79
Dan Gibbs of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.

Larry D. Williams, 42
Larry D. Williams of Collinston, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral of Monroe.

Willie Taylor, 69
Willie Taylor of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Tallulah.

James Powell, 52
James Powell of Rayville, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

William Thomas, 54
William Thomas, 54, an upholsterer, died Saturday. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be at the city cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Maime Lee Johnson, 71
Maime Lee Johnson, 71, homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are Saturday at 1 p.m. at Empire Deliverance Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes.

Christine H. McElroy, 47
Christine H. McElroy, 47, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Lizzie Mae Stubblefield, 60
Lizzie Mae Stubblefield of Delhi, 60, a nurse's aide, died March 10. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home in Delhi. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater One Christian Fellowship in Delhi. Burial will be at Waverly Cemetery in Waverly under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home in Delhi.

Anna Doyle, 86
Anna Doyle of Tallulah, 86, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home in Tallulah,

Alice Pendleton Oatis, 105
Alice Pendleton Oatis of Tallulah, 105, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel in Tallulah. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Halt Street Baptist Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home in Tallulah.

Harriet Pegross, 71
Harriet Pegross, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home in Monroe.

David Walter Jacob, 44
David Walter Jacob of Bastrop, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel in Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Sibyl M. McDowell, 86
Sibyl M. "Mimi" McDowell of West Monroe, a retired saleswoman, died Thursday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Willie Collins, 83
Willie Collins, 83, a retired employee of Louisiana Power and Light, died March 10. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home in Lake Providence.

Wardell Brown Sr., 76
Wardell Brown Sr., 76, a retired employee of the Department of Public Works, died March 11. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Oak Grove, and burial will be at Southside Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Anderson Parker, 82
Anderson Parker, 82, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Sondheimer. Burial will be in the church's cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home in Lake Providence.

Billy 'Joe' Wallace, 69
Billy "Joe" Wallace of Swartz, a retired plumber, died Thursday. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home.

James Giles, 36
James Giles of Gilbert, a retired laborer, died March 9. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New El Bethel Baptist Church in Dallas. Burial will be at Southland Memorial Cemetery in Grand Prairie, Texas, under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home in Dallas.

Joey Monfette, 14
Joey Monfette of West Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will follow at South Central Cemetery near Wisner. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Clara Inez Rochell, 72
Clara Inez Rochell of West Monroe, 72, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe. Burial will be in Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnnie Lee Sanders, 47
Johnnie Lee Sanders of Ruston, died March 10. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Burial will be at Lane Chapel Cemetery in Downsville. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Marie Moore Shirley, 79
Marie Moore Shirley of Philadelphia, Miss., formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services are 11 a.m. today at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Miss., under the direction of McClain-Hayes Funeral Service in Philadelphia.

Pearl Sparks Cagle, 85
Pearl Sparks Cagel of Dry Prong, formerly of Jonesville, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at Patton Baptist Church near Jonesville. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday.

Vollie Clifford Harris Jr., 67
Vollie Clifford Harris Jr. of Vidalia, a commercial fisherman, died Thursday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Comer Funeral Home Chapel in Ferriday and interment will be at Evangeline Cemetery in Wildsville. Visitation will be at Comer Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. today.



Saturday, March 18, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Wardell Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Collins, Willie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Giles, James: 11 a.m. today, New El Bethel Baptist Church, Dallas
Johnson, Maime Lee: 1 p.m. today, Empire Deliverance Church
Kendall, Arzelia: 3 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Monfette, Joey: 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Oatis, Alice Pendleton: 1 p.m. Monday, Halt Street Baptist Church of God in Christ
Parker, Anderson: 1 p.m. Monday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Pegross, Harriet: 1 p.m. today, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Rochell, Clara Inez: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Sanders, Johnnie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Stubblefield, Lizzie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi
Thomas, William: 1 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Wallace, Billy "Joe:" 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe

Robert Archer, 53
BRANDON, Miss. - Robert Archer, a truck driver, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home, Pearl, Miss.

Edward L. Collins, 56
CROWVILLE - Edward L. Collins, a farmer, died March 9. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Vollie Clifford Harris Jr., 67
VIDALIA - Vollie Clifford Harris Jr., a commercial fisherman, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Evangeline Cemetery, Wildsville.

Mary O. Lebaron, 78
VERDA - Mary O. Lebaron, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mars Hill Baptist Church, Verda. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Sibyl M. 'MiMi' McDowell, 86
Sibyl M. "MiMi" McDowell of West Monroe, a retired saleswoman, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dollie J. McGuyer, 94
SAN ANGELO, Texas - Dollie J. McGuyer, a homemaker, formerly of Ruston, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro.

Dennis Mobley, 44
WEST COLUMBIA, Texas - Dennis Mobley, an iron worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, near Columbia.

Joe Robert Stonebraker, 70
JENA - Joe Robert Stonebraker, a floor finisher and carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Nebo Baptist Church, Jena. Burial is at Nebo Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Billy 'Joe' Wallace, 69
SWARTZ - Billy "Joe" Wallace, a retired self-employed plumber, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.



Sunday, March 19, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Mobley, Dennis: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Oatis, Alice Pendleton: 1 p.m. Monday, Halt Street Baptist Church of God in Christ
Parker, Anderson: 1 p.m. Monday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Stonebraker, Joe Robert: 2 p.m. today, Nebo Baptist Church, Jena.

Patsy Jean Adams, 51
Patsy Jean Adams of West Monroe, a retired General Motors employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

William G. Davis, 78
William G. Davis of West Monroe, an oil field worker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Claudie E. Dilley, 92
OAK GROVE - Claudie E. Dilley, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Myrlene Hammon, 77
RUSTON - Myrlene Hammon, a retired receptionist for the City of Ruston, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Elwood Davis Henry, 75
LONGVIEW, Texas - Elwood Davis Henry, a mental health center administrator, formerly of Ruston, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Myatt Bernard Johnson, 74
DELHI - Myatt Bernard Johnson, a retired engineer, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

John Jason Lindsey, 21
COLUMBIA - John Jason Lindsey, a carpenter, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Doris McDuff, 94
WINNSBORO - Doris Cunningham McDuff, a retired Methodist church secretary, died Friday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Blanche Elouise Mercer, 72
EPPS - Blanche Elouise Mercer, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Herringville Baptist Church. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi, and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.

Alma R. Brown Price, 55
HAWTHORNE, Calif. - Alma R. Brown Price, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Ethel Weldman, 88
Ethel Weldman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. today at Temple B'nai Israel, Monroe. Burial is at the B'nai Israel Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.



Monday, March 20, 2000
Funeral homes should call the News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Oatis, Alice Pendleton: 1 p.m. today, Halt Street Baptist Church of God in Christ
Parker, Anderson: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Johnson, Myatt Bernard: 2 p.m. today, St. Theresa's Catholic Church.
Mercer, Blanche Elouise: 11 a.m. today, Herringville Baptist Church; 3 p.m. today, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Price, Alma R. Brown: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Tracy Eugene Collins, 44
CASTOR - Tracy Eugene Collins, a crane operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carolina Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Carolina Cemetery, Saline, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Elwood Davis Henry, 75
LONGVIEW, Texas - Elwood Davis Henry, formerly of Ruston, a retired administrator, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Henry Cemetery, Hico.

Willie Allen Price, 79
TROUT - Willie Allen Price, an oil field employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Hixson Brothers Inc., Jena. Burial is at Belah Cemetery, Trout.

A.W. 'Dadie' Simmons, 84
MANGHAM - A.W. "Dadie" Simmons, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 3 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Ford Field Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Nancy Ann Snyder, 60
Nancy Ann Snyder of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. A memorial service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.



Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Collins, Tracy Eugene: 11 a.m. today, Tuesday at Carolina Baptist Church, Saline.
Price, Alma R. Brown: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Price, Willie Allen: 1 p.m. today, Tuesday at the chapel of Hixson Brothers Inc., Jena.
Simmons, A.W. 'Dadie': 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham
Snyder, Nancy Ann: 11 a.m. today, Tuesday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe

William 'Bill' Davis Sr., 78
William "Bill" Davis Sr. of West Monroe, a laminator operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Walter Clifton Faulkenbury, 55
MER ROUGE - Walter Clifton Faulkenbury, a retired store merchant, died Sunday. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today at the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

James S. 'Jim' Folk, 78
TALLULAH - James S. "Jim" Folk, a farmer and businessman, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the Tallulah Presbyterian Church. Burial is at the Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction on Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Carl S. 'Binky' Gentry Jr., 42
BASTROP - Carl S. "Binky" Gentry, Jr. died Monday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Vincent Guiterrez, Jr., 62
Vincent Guiterrez Jr. of Monroe, a baker, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery, near Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Emma P. Lewis, 80
BASTROP - Emma P. Lewis, a retired salesclerk, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Bethel Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Beekman Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Juanita Tolbird Martin, 84
COLUMBIA - Juanita Tolbird Martin, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Christine Hall McElroy, 47
Christine Hall McElroy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rubert Claude McGinnis, 65
Rubert Claude McGinnis of Monroe, an automotive mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Mae C. McNatt, 77
FARMERVILLE - Mae C. McNatt, a retired seamstress, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Choudrant Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ruthie McPherson Pickett, 94
DELHI - Ruthie McPherson Pickett, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi.

Joseph Lionel Regnier, 89
BASTROP - Joseph Lionel Regnier, a machinist, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Louise Wroten Smith, 84
Louise Wroten Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at the church.



Wednesday, March 22, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Price, Alma R. Brown: 3 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe .

Grover Oliver Blundell, 86
JONESBORO ­ Grover Oliver Blundell, a painter, died Monday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Helen Bowie, 75
FARMERVILLE - Helen Bowie, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Millard Hill B. C., Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary Adell Brazell, 68
WINNSBORO ­ Mary Adell Brazell, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Riser First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the chapel. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Mary Elizabeth Day, 71
NEWELLTON ­ Mary Elizabeth Day, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Carl S. Gentry Jr., 42
BASTROP - Carl S. "Binky" Gentry Jr. died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Charles Ed Jones, 39
TRANSYLVANIA - Charles Ed Jones, a riverboat mate, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. today at the Northside Church of Christ. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Juanita Tolbird Martin, 84
COLUMBIA - Juanita Tolbird Martin, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the Walnut Grove Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ruthie Lee May, 80
LOS ANGELES - Ruthie Lee May, a homemaker, formerly of Delhi, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Los Angeles, under the direction of Solomon Mortuary, Los Angeles. Burial is at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Calif.

Christine Hall McElroy, 47
Christine Hall McElroy, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rubert C. McGinnis, 65
Rubert Claude McGinnis, an automotive mechanic, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Mae C. McNatt, 77
FARMERVILLE ­ Mae C. McNatt, a retired seamstress, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Choudrant Cemetery, Choudrant.

James D. Osbon, 55
COLUMBIA - James D. Osbon, an air-conditioner repair man, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joseph Lionel Regnier, 89
BASTROP - Joseph Lionel Regnier, a machinist, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Henry Timothy Rolen, 37
WINNSBORO - Henry Timothy Rolen, a truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Louise Wroten Smith, 84
Louise Wroten Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

McKinley Walton Sr., 86
LOS ANGELES - McKinley Walton Sr., a retired farmer, formerly of Tallulah, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Lillie Mae Wright, 89
OAKLAND, Calif. - Lillie Mae Wright, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.



Thursday, March 23, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bowie, Helen: 1 p.m. today, Millard Hill B. C., Farmerville.
Gentry, Carl S. "Binky" Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
May, Ruthie Lee: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Los Angeles
McGinnis, Rubert Claude: 2 p.m. Friday, Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Rolen, Henry Timothy: 2 p.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Ora Harvey Allen, 58
SONDHEIMER - Ora Harvey Allen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Claire J. Bradley, 77
WINNSBORO - Claire J. Bradley, a homemaker, died March 17. A memorial service was held Wednesday at the Old Winnsboro cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Georgia Bryan, 93
FARMERVILLE - Georgia Bryan, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Homer, Farmerville.

Jim Carter, 56
RAYVILLE - Jim Carter, owner of Mangham's Flying Service, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn's Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Annie Mae Douglas, 50
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Annie Mae Douglas, a cashier, died March 16. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Oak Grove. Burial is at Way-A-Way cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Cecil Ervin French, 75
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Cecil Ervin French, a butcher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the Lakeside Baptist Church. Visitation is today from 4-8 p.m. at the church. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Loretta Brown Gilmore, 51
WATERPROOF - Loretta Brown Gilmore, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Choctaw Chapel, Waterproof. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Delta Cemetery, St. Joseph under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rev. Grant Henderson, 95
RAYVILLE - The Rev. Grant Henderson, a minister, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Peter Rock B. C., Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

James W. Hooker, 67
NEW ORLEANS - James W. Hooker, a truck driver, formerly of Winnsboro, died March 17. The funeral is 12 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Berry Hill Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Minnie E. Jordan, 70
Minnie E. Jordan of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn's Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leora Parker Keene, 75
Leora Parker Keene of Monroe, a retired cashier, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn's Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

Gladys Bell Kelly, 81
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Gladys Bell Kelly, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is today at 3 p.m. at the Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Carrie Lucas, 89
FARMERVILLE - Carrie Lucas, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James D. Osbon, 55
COLUMBIA - James D. Osbon, an air conditioner repairman, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Brooklyn Cemetery, Chatham.

James Terry Powell, 52
RAYVILLE - James Terry Powell, a farmer, died March 15. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Henry Timothy Rolen, 37
WINNSBORO - Henry Timothy Rolen, a truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is today at 2 p.m. at the Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Bernard Simon, 32
WINNSBORO - Bernard Simon, a welder, died Tuesday. The funeral is today at 10 a.m. at the Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Merdis Mae Stokes, 80
BASTROP - Merdis Mae Stokes, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Threstia Ward, 88
MANGHAM - Threstia Ward, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rev. Donald Wineinger, 87
SHREVEPORT - The Rev. Donald Eugene Wineinger, a retired minister, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn's Funeral Home, West Monroe.



Friday, March 24, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carter, Jim: 2 p.m. today, Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald.
Douglas, Annie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Oak Grove.
French, Cecil Ervin: 10 a.m. Friday, Lakeside Baptist Church.
Gilmore, Loretta Brown: 1 p.m. Saturday, Choctaw Chapel, Waterproof.
Henderson, Rev. Grant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Peter Rock B. C., Rayville.
Hooker, James W.: noon Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Lucas, Carrie: 2 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice.
May, Ruthie Lee: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Los Angeles
McGinnis, Rubert Claude: 2 p.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Lucille Porter Brown, 85
JONESBORO - Lucille Porter Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Antioch cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lela Brunson, 94
RAYVILLE - Lela Brunson, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Georgia E. Bryan, 93
FARMERVILLE - Georgia E. Bryan, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Catherine Conerly, 76
Catherine DiGangi Conerly of Monroe, a retired of South Central Bell employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Anna Doyle, 76
TALLULAH - Anna Doyle, a homemaker, died March 16. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland's, Tallulah.

Carolyn G. Hart, 67
Carolyn G. Hart of Monroe, a retired regional manager for Sarah Coventry, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thelma L. Hatten, 73
HARRISONBURG - Thelma L. Hatten, a homemaker, died March 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Christian Assembly of Harrisonburg. Burial is at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonburg under the direction of Gayden Funeral Home, Jena.

Neallie Hollingsworth, 62
WINNFIELD - Neallie Hollingsworth, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home.

Onnie Hollis, 81
Onnie Hollis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith's Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clarence Howard Jr., 43
OAK GROVE - Clarence Howard Jr., a city employee, died March 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Gladys James, 41
ST. JOSEPH - Gladys James, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at noon Sunday at Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Alex Johnson Sr., 75
Alex Johnson Sr. of Monroe, a retired laborer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Richardson's Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial is at Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Richardson's Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joey Grant Kelly, 32
FARMERVILLE - Joey Grant Kelly, a handyman, died Sunday. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Quigley Holiness Church under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

John Mark Lee, 74
LITROE - John Mark Lee died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Litroe Church of God In Christ. Burial is at Smedley cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Christine McElroy, 47
Christine Hall McElroy of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 16. The funeral is at noon Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 today at the funeral home chapel. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith's Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jim Parker, 83
NEWELLTON - Jim Parker, a retired millworker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Herridon Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Union cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Randy Roberts, 51
COLUMBIA - Randy Warren Roberts, a retired oilfield supervisor, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Rosefield Cemetery under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Columbia.

Murrie Lee Turnbow, 78
RUSTON - Murrie Lee Chesire Turnbow, a retired teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. today at Cook Baptist Church. Burial is at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

McKinley Walton, 86
TALLULAH - McKinley Walton, a retired farmer, died March 19. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland's, Tallulah.

Lillie L. Wright, 66
OAKLAND, Calif. - Lillie L. Wright, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died March 18. The funeral is 11 a.m. Sunday at the Powell Street Church of God In Christ, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland's, Monroe.

Sarah E. Wright, 74
Sarah E. Wright of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.



Saturday, March 25, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Douglas, Annie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Oak Grove.
Doyle, Anna: 11 a.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gilmore, Loretta Brown: 1 p.m. today, Choctaw Chapel, Waterproof.
Hart, Carolyn G.: 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hatten, Thelma L.: 1 p.m. today, Christian Assembly of Harrisonburg.
Henderson, Rev. Grant: 11 a.m. today, Peter Rock B.C., Rayville.
Hollingsworth, Neallie: 2 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.
Hooker, James W.: noon today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Howard, Clarence Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove.James, Gladys: noon Sunday, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Johnson, Alex Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Richardson's Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kelly, Joey Grant: 4 p.m. today, Quigley Holiness Church"Lee, John Mark: 11 a.m. Saturday, Litroe Church of God in Christ
May, Ruthie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Los Angeles
McElroy, Christine Hall: noon today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Parker, Jim: 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Herridon Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Walton, McKinley: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Wright, Lillie L.: 11 a.m. Sunday, Powell Street Church of God in Christ, Monroe
Wright, Sarah E.: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Jack Battaglia Jr., 75
DOWNSVILLE - Jack Battaglia Jr., a retired pipe fitter, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville.

Lela Prewitt Brunson, 94
JONESBORO - Lela Prewitt Brunson, a retired schoolteacher, formerly of Mangham, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Beth Bryan, 65
Beth Bryan of West Monroe, a medical records clerk, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Estelle Chelette, 69
COLFAX - Estelle Chelette, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Dartigo Church of God, near Colfax. Visitation is 4 p.m. today until service time Sunday at the church. Burial is at French Cemetery, near Colfax, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Sibyl Smith Gilmore, 93
EPPS - Sibyl Smith Gilmore, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Epps Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Onnie Hollis, 81
Onnie Hollis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at King Olive Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Joyce Jackson Holloman, 80
OLLA - Joyce Jackson Holloman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Olla First Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Burial is at Olla Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Minnie E. Jordan, 70
Minnie E. Jordan of West Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alicia Kim Kieffer, 43
GOLDONNA - Alicia Kim Kieffer, a deputy sheriff, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Goldonna.

Edward Lee Nash Jr., 51
Edward Lee Nash Jr. of Monroe died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Harriet Fleming Richards, 83
DELHI - Harriet Fleming Richards, a junior high teacher, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Pincrest Memorial Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.

Christopher Sellers, 24
Christopher Sellers of Monroe, a restaurant worker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marjorie Southerland, 85
WINNFIELD - Marjorie Grimmett Southerland, a nurse and homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Atlanta Baptist Church, Atlanta. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield, and from 1 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.

Careadell Square, 73
Careadell Square of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Don F. Wiley, 54
NATCHEZ, Miss. - Don F. Wiley, the owner of Don and Associates Oil Consultants, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Rev. Donald Wineinger, 87
SHREVEPORT - The Rev. Donald Eugene Wineinger, a retired minister, formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.



Sunday, March 26, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bryan, Beth: 2 p.m. today, Downsville Cemetery, Downsville.
Chelette, Estelle: 2 p.m. today, Dartigo Church of God, near Colfax.
Hollis, Onnie: 2:30 p.m. today, King Olive Baptist Church, Monroe.
James, Gladys: noon today, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Parker, Jim: 3 p.m. today, Mount Herridon Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Richards, Harriet Fleming: 1 p.m. Monday, Pincrest Memorial Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.
Southerland, Marjorie Grimmett: 2 p.m. today, Atlanta Baptist Church, Atlanta
Walton, McKinley: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Wright, Lillie L.: 11 a.m. today, Powell Street Church of God in Christ, Monroe

Ora L. Allen, 58
SONDHEIMER - Ora L. Allen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Elizabeth B. Hagewood, 78
Elizabeth Browne Hagewood of Monroe, a retired bookstore manager, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Memory Lawn Cemetery, Natchitoches, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Willie Herron, 72
WISNER - Willie Herron, a retired businessman, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner. Burial is at South Central Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Claude Alvin Hilton, 80
Claude Alvin Hilton of Monroe, a retired master mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Archie Johnston, 82
WINNSBORO - Archie Johnston, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at New Zion Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Dewey L. Mercer, 74
BOSSIER CITY - Dewey L. Mercer, the retired owner of Mercer Home Care Service, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Henry Cemetery, Hico.

James Lee Osborne, 58
SHREVEPORT - James Lee Osborne, a retired Ouachita Parish fireman, formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Annie M. Taylor, 84
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Annie M. Taylor, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Monday at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Alice Bell Tilbury, 89
MER ROUGE - Alice Bell Tilbury, a nurse, died Saturday. The funeral is 9 a.m. Monday at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly-Chapel, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the Oak Woods chapel. Burial is at Tilbury Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Mable Myree White, 80
JONESVILLE - Mable Myree White, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mayna Church of God, Jonesville. Burial is at White Cemetery, Jonesville.



Monday, March 27, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Ora L.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Johnston, Archie: 10 a.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church.
Richards, Harriet Fleming: 1 p.m. today, Pincrest Memorial Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.
Walton, McKinley: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Taylor, Annie M.: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Tilbury, Alice Bell: 9 a.m. today, Oak Woods Home for the Elderly-Chapel, Mer Rouge.

Barbara Brooks Arndt, 65
WINNSBORO - Barbara Brooks Arndt, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Virgie Cummings, 105
Virgie Cummings of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Beverly Foster, 65
SPEARSVILLE - Beverly Foster, a retired executive housekeeper with Best Western, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Spearsville Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Donald R. Malone, 70
KILBOURNE - Donald R. Malone, a law enforcement agent for the City of Memphis Police, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilbourne Methodist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at Macedonia Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Curtis Donald McNeil, 69
Curtis Donald McNeil of West Monroe, a retired respiratory therapist, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Miss. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Leonard Tolbert, 36
HARRISONBURG - Leonard Tolbert, the owner of Torch and Steele Building Contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church, near Jonesville. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.



Tuesday, March 28, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Ora L.: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Walton, McKinley: 1 p.m. today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Taylor, Annie M.: 2:30 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Arndt, Barbara Brooks: 10 a.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Foster, Beverly: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Malone, Donald R.: 2 p.m. today, Kilbourne Methodist Church, Kilbourne.
McNeil, Curtis Donald: 11 a.m. today, Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson.

Alma Berry, 92
DELHI - Alma Berry, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Ruby 'Jane' Burch, 84
FARMERVILLE - Ruby "Jane" Burch, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elvira Ellis, 105
STERLINGTON - Elvira Ellis, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is noon Wednesday at Shilo Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial is at Jones cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Raymond Earl Griffin, 66
PIONEER - Raymond Earl Griffin, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest cemetery, Forest.

Claude Alvin Hilton, 80
Claude Alvin Hilton of Monroe, a retired airplane mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a. m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park cemetery.

Samuel Smith, 76
DELHI - Samuel Smith died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruby Washington, 56
HOUSTON - Ruby Washington, formerly of Mangham, an assembly worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Earl White, 44
BASKIN - James Earl White, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star cemetery.



Wednesday, March 29, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Ora L.: 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Walton, McKinley: 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Taylor, Annie M.: 2:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Arndt, Barbara Brooks: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Foster, Beverly: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday First Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Malone, Donald R.: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Kilbourne Methodist Church, Kilbourne.
McNeil, Curtis Donald: 11 a.m. today, Tuesday at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson.

Alma Berry, 92
DELHI - Alma Berry, a homemaker, died Wednesday March 22. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Ruby 'Jane' Burch, 84
FARMERVILLE - Ruby "Jane" Burch, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elvira Ellis, 105
STERLINGTON - Elvira Ellis, a homemaker, died Thursday March 23. The funeral is noon Wednesday at Shilo Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial is at Jones cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Raymond Earl Griffin, 66
PIONEER - Raymond Earl Griffin, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest cemetery, Forest.

Claude Alvin Hilton, 80
Claude Alvin Hilton of Monroe, a retired airplane mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a. m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park cemetery.

Samuel Smith, 76
DELHI - Samuel Smith died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruby Washington, 56
HOUSTON - Ruby Washington, formerly of Mangham, an assembly worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Earl White, 44
BASKIN - James Earl White, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star cemetery.



Thursday, March 30, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ford, Willie F: 10 a.m. today, Star Baptist Church, Spearsville.
McKeever, Sammie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Columbia.

Wilmer Decell, 80
BELLE CHASE - Wilmer Decell, a retired Conoco Inc. employee, formerly of Monroe, died March 18. Funeral services were held at Mothe Funeral Home chapel, Harvey. Burial was at Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna.

Camille Doyon, 82
BASTROP - Camille Doyon, a retired plumber, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at Bonita Road Assembly of God, Bastrop. Visitation starts at 5 p.m. at the church. Burial is at Carter cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Freddie Lavell Foster, Sr., 71
Freddie Lavell Foster, Sr. of West Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Solomon Freelon, 85
The Rev. Solomon Freelon of Monroe, a retired air conditioner and refrigeration technician and assistant pastor of Free Gift Baptist Church, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith's Funeral Home, Monroe.

Henry Hatfield, 79
Henry Hatfield of Monroe, a retired railroad worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith's Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lillie Miles, 79
WINNFIELD - Lillie Miles, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Welcome Home Baptist Church, Dodson. Burial is at Mt. Moriah cemetery, Arcadia, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Artis Minter, Jr., 67
RUSTON - Artis Minter, Jr., a retired laborer, died March 24. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Sand Hill Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Viva Dell Richmond Prine, 67
BROWNSVILLE, TN - Viva Dell Richmond Prine, a switchboard operator, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Epps cemetery.

Horace Silmon, 83
SPENCER - Horace Silmon, a retired LP&L mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery near Farmerville.

Chester Edward Spencer, 89
BASTROP - Chester Edward Spencer, a retired business owner, died Tuesday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Creadell Square, 73
Creadell Square of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 12-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Smith's Funeral Home, Monroe.



Friday, March 31, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
McKeever, Sammie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Columbia.
Doyon, Camille: 3 p.m. Friday at Bonita Road Assembly of God, Bastrop.
Foster, Freddie Lavell Sr.: 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun
Minter, Artis Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday at Sand Hill Baptist Church, Quitman
Prine, Viva Dell Richmond: 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Silmon, Horace: 11 a.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
Spencer, Chester Edward: 2 p.m. Friday at Christ Church cemetery
Square, Creadell: 2 p.m. Friday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe

Lucy Austin, 87
RAYVILLE - Lucy Austin, a homemaker, died March 25. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Sunshine Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Richard Allen Cook Sr., 47
Richard Allen Cook Sr. of West Monroe, a contractor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lodee Dixon, 88
TALLULAH - Lodee Dixon, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Able Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Thomastown Cemetery.

Gary Russell Fallis, 51
WINNFIELD - Gary Russell Fallis, a regional director of JTPA, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. today until service time at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is at Liberty Chapel Cemetery, Williana.

Zola Flint, 85
MER ROUGE - Zola Flint, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Catholic Cemetery, Bistro.

Rev. Solomon Freelon, 85
The Rev. Solomon Freelon of Monroe, a retired air conditioner and refrigerator technician and assistant pastor of Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith's Funeral Home, Monroe.

James B. Fulmer, 90
James B. Fulmer of Monroe, a retired machinist, died Wednesday. Private memorial services will be held at a later date at Bon Idee Cemetery, Bonita, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Luther T. 'Dick' Harper, 81
Luther T. "Dick" Harper of Monroe, a former commissioner of streets and a retired engineer for the City of Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church. Burial is at Riverview cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Henry Hatfield, 79
Henry Hatfield of Monroe, a retired railroad worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith's Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mae Hattie Herron, 82
OAK RIDGE - Mae Hattie Herron, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Alexandria No. 1 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Patricia Kennedy, 48
Patricia Kennedy of Monroe, an insurance agent, died March 18. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church, Corey. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith's Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Johnnie Willis Lutrick II, 33
Johnnie Willis Lutrick II of West Monroe, a welder and fitter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Edward Nash Sr., 51
Edward Nash Sr. of Monroe, a retired private investigator, died March 23. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Eagles Nest Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Smith's Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John W. Newman, 50
John W. Newman of Monroe, a Bancroft Bag employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park cemetery.

Christopher Sellers, 24
Christopher Sellers of Monroe, a restaurant worker, died March 24. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Smith's Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Cuba Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Kenya Sellers, 23
Kenya Sellers of Monroe, a clerk, died March 24. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Smith's Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Cuba Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Samuel Smith, 76
DELHI - Samuel Smith died March 24. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Cloud Creek Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Adrian Julian Welch, 77
STERLINGTON - Adrian Julian Welch, a retired supervisor of the Carbon Plant, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dora Windham, 75
JENA - Dora Windham, a clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Belah Cemetery, Trout.

William Don Zigler, 67
William Don Zigler of Monroe, a retiree of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and Morgan & Lindsay, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.