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

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

MRS ELOUISE W. BAILEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Elouise W. Bailey, age 71, of Marion, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 2, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Bobby White officiating. Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery in Crowville, LA.
Mrs. Bailey died on April 29, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA.
Survivors include her children, Lynn Parish and his wife, Jean, Bruce Blackburn, Charles L. Parish and his wife, Debbie and June Humphries and her husband, Charles; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice R. Lay and Betty W. Turner; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the University of Arkansas Bone Marrow Research Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

MR. VIRGIL CLOYD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mr. Virgil Cloyd, age 75, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. David Moreland. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Cloyd was born June 7, 1929 in West Monroe, LA and died Friday April 29, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Cloyd was retired from LP&L with thirty-eight years of service, worked at the West Monroe Livestock Auction since he was eight years old, and was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Lorea Wade Cloyd, three sons: Randall Cloyd and wife, Pam, Jay Cloyd and wife, Fran and Mark Goza and wife, Tricia; two daughters, Brenda Goza and Vicky Goza Dickerson; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; nephews: Wayne Acree, Jerry Acree, and Michael Duncan; niece, Dwanna Parkerson.
Pallbearers will be Wayne French, Sam Stephenson, Barry Blanton, Lee Martin, Doyle Jones, and Dale Oetgen.
Visitation will be 12:00 Noon until service time Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

REV. A.P. "JACK" McMANUS
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, Louisiana
Rev. A.P. "Jack" McManus, age 91 of Eros, LA departed this life Friday, April 29, 2005 in Ruston, LA after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be on Sunday, May 1, 2005 at the Greater Apostolic Church of Chatham, LA with the Rev. Huey White, Rev. Mickey Parker, and Rev. Tom Runyon officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA.
He is survived by eight daughters; Emily Fields and her husband, Charles of Eros, LA, Mary Ramsey of West Monroe, LA Kathryn Chambless and her husband, Alton of Dewitt, AR, Juanita Brown and her husband, Lindy of Ruston, LA, Becky Tolar and her husband, Freddy of Chatham, LA, Debra McManus of Chatham, LA, Sue McManus of Chatham, LA and Kim McGee and her husband, John of Ruston, LA, three sons; David McManus and his wife, Bernice of Chatham, LA, Junior McManus and his wife, Velma of Eros, LA, and Doyle McManus and his wife, Judy of Eros, LA, four brothers, Jessie McManus of Lake Charles, LA, Cornelius McManus of TX, Clifton McManus of Pineville, LA, and Leslie McManus of Lake Charles, LA, two sisters;Claudie Mae and Lelah of Monroe, La, twenty-seven grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

MRS. LOTTIE JOYCELYN JONES SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Lottie Joycelyn Jones, age 77, of West Monroe will be at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel. Officiating will be Jim Moran. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Smith was born July 12, 1927 in Ethel, MS and died Friday, April 29, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Smith worked at Howard Brothers Discount Stores and was a member of Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Porter V. Smith.
She is survived by three daughters: Julia Windham and husband, Dan of Farmerville, LA, Helen Stepita of Potomac, MD and Molly Smith of Memphis, TN; grandchildren: Christina Stepita, John Clayton Cox, Meredith Stepita, Ashley Stepita and Michael Stepita; one brother, Steve Jones, Jr. of Ville Platte, LA; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be William Booth, Curtis Willhite, Alton Willhite, Jr., Doug Kile, Ken Phillips and Rob Taylor.
Visitation will be at 3:00 PM until service time on Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe,LA.

MR. JOHN H. "BILL" TIBBIT
Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, Louisiana
Services for John H. "Bill" Tibbit, age 90, of Winnsboro, LA will be at 10:00 AM, on Monday May 2, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Carl Gulde officiating. Burial will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Tibbit was a member of Taylor Bayou Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, 10th Armored Division, Patton's 3rd Army, received a Bronze Star and was a Purple Heart recipient twice and a member of the Royal order of the Purple Heart. Mr. Tibbit was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Tibbit, his parents; Golden and Mary Lou Tibbit; two brothers; Jess W. Tibbit and William G. Tibbit.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Spearman Tibbit, of Winnsboro; his two daughters, Vivian Meriweather and her husband, Micheal of Yulee, FL, Gwendolyn Smith and her husband, Homer of Clewiston, FL; his son, John Tibbit, Jr. and his wife, Connie of Crowville, LA; his three sisters: Polly Miller, Mattie Williams and Etta Pendry; his two brothers, Quinton Tibbit and G.M. Tibbit, Jr; his seven grandchildren and twelve great-granchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Monroe, Louisiana.

GREGORY J. JORDAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Oct. 29, 1956 - Apr. 20, 2005
Gregory J. Jordan was born in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Wabash College in 1978 and then studied law for a year at Louisiana State University. He moved to New York City in 1980 with plans of becoming a novelist. Working at odd jobs while working on his novel, he discovered his true talent, interior design.
Mr. Jordan established Greg Jordan, Inc. in New York in 1983. Last year, he expanded his firm to the West Coast by opening a design studio in Los Angeles. He was named this year by Architectural Digest as one of the magazine's Deans Of Design. Mr. Jordan is survived by his mother, Pat Nolan Jordan of Monroe, brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Tammy Jordan of West Monroe, nephews Michael and Matthew Jordan of West Monroe, and Aunts Lila Simpson of West Monroe and Mary Jo Gates of Farmerville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor's choice.
There will be a celebration of his life on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 5:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel on Lamy Lane in Monroe.

Regena Baucum, 82
DELHI — Regena Baucum, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Darious P. Brown, 94
JONESVILLE — Darious P. Brown died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation will be 4 p.m. today until services Monday at the church.

Virgil H. Cloyd, 75
Virgil H. Cloyd of West Monroe, a retired Louisiana Power and Light Company employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

A.P. 'Jack' McManus, 91
RUSTON — A.P. "Jack" McManus, a farmer and logger, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mary Lee Morris, 91
Mary Lee Morris of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Calvin James Nash, infant
Calvin James Nash, infant son of Candra Nash of Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Powell Street City Cemetery, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Joy Nolan, 73
Joy Nolan, 73, of West Monroe, retired from the insurance industry, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary M. Pennington, 79
Mary M. Pennington of West Monroe, formerly of Mohave Valley, Ariz., a retired grocery storeowner and operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Needles, Calif., on Wednesday. Visitation will be noon to services today at the funeral home.

Summer Breann Philippi, infant
Summer Breann Philippi, infant daughter of Norman and Vanessa Philippi of West Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Monday at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Vixen, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

LaTonya L. Roquemore, 36
COLUMBIA — LaTonya Lynette Roquemore, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson. Burial will be at Brownville Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services Wednesday at the church.

LaQuita Evette Simpkins, 17
FARMERVILLE — LaQuita Evette Simpkins, a Farmerville High School student, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Farmerville Recreation Center. Burial will be at the Farmerville City Cemetery, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Henritta Sims, 94
FARMERVILLE — Henritta Sims, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Donnie Sisk, 62
WILMONT, Ark. — Donnie Sisk, a master carpenter, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lottie Joycelyn Jones Smith, 77
Lottie Joycelyn Jones Smith of West Monroe died Friday. Services will are 4 p.m. today at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 3 p.m. to services today at the funeral home.

Alma T. Vaughn, 83
PARHAMS — Alma T. Vaughn died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Parhams Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation will be 3 p.m. today until services Monday at the church.

LeeRoy Weeks, 83
SICILY ISLAND — LeeRoy Weeks, a retired machine operator, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Henderson, Ernest: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jackson, Leona: 3 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
McMullan, H. Patrick "Ricky" II: 2 p.m. Sunday, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

REGENA CAROL BAUCUM
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, Louisiana
Graveside services for Regena Carol Baucum, age 82, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 2, 2005 at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi, LA with Rev. Joe Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA.
Mrs. Baucum was born November 19, 1922 in Jasper County, MS and passed away on April 30, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Baucum was a longtime resident of the Delhi area. She was a loving mother, grandmother and dear friend who will be greatly missed by those family, friends and special neighbors she leaves behind. She was a member of Delhi United Methodist Church. Any planned memorials may be made to the Delhi United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Baucum; son, Dallas Baucum; father, Toby Elkins; mother, Ethel Jordan Elkins. She is survived her daughter, Anita Parker, of Monroe, LA and her husband, Wayne Parker; grandsons: Chad Baucum, of Austin, TX, Kevin Baucum, of Galveston, TX; granddaughter, Lesley Tedder, of Baton Rouge, LA; great-grandchildren, Jackson Tedder and Kayleigh Baucum.
To leave condolences to the family, please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

BRAD HERN
May 17, 1973 - May 2, 2004 - Always in our heart and on our mind.
Pat Ebarb, Cindy E. Jarzabek, Jennifer E. Clark, Mike and Denise Ebarb

MRS. JOY N. NOLAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Joy N. Nolan, age 73, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 2, 2005 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Clark officiating, assisted by Rev. David Moreland and Carey Winters. Interment will be at Acree Cemetery in Point, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Joy went to be with her Lord on Saturday April 30, 2005. She was born on January 10, 1932 to her parents, Palmer and Sally Armstrong Nolan in Farmerville, LA. Joy was preceded in death by her parents; her sweetheart and husband of fifty-four and one half years, Rabon; and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by son, Reggie and wife, Patricia of Downsville, LA; two daughters, Pamela N. Brown and husband, Michael of Alexandria, LA, Sonya N. Aulds and husband, Charles of West Monroe; four grandchildren: Aron Ingram and wife, Aynsley of West Monroe, Reggie Rabon Nolan and wife, Mandy of Monroe, LaShea Ruebin and husband, Herbert of West Monroe, Jason Bearden of Shreveport; five great-grandchildren: Jacob and Ashtyn Ingram, Alexandra, Andrew, and Adrian Ruebin, all of West Monroe; sisters: Lona Russell of Monroe, Foye Smith and husband, James of Farmerville; sister-in-law, Louise White of West Monroe; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers are the men of the Nolan-Winters Sunday School Class.
Joy will be remembered as a sweet, kind and loving mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time Monday, May 2, 2005 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church.

Fern Hill Atkins, 87
BASTROP — Fern Hill Atkins, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Elouise W. Bailey, 71
MARION — Elouise W. Bailey, an imaging personnel employee with Chase Manhattan, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery in Crowville.

Clifton Bass, 83
ST. JOSEPH — Clifton Bass, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maryland Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton. Visitation is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Regena Carol Baucum, 82
DELHI — Regena Carol Baucum, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.

Vincent Charles Bruscato, 95
LIVINGSTON, Texas — Vincent Charles Bruscato, a retired building contractor formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Frederisk Burton, 31
Frederisk Burton of Monroe, a restaurant employee, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

David Wayne Chavers, 22
David Wayne Chavers of Monroe, an iron hanger, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Gregory J. Jordan, 49
NEW YORK — Gregory J. Jordan, owner of Greg Jordan Inc., died April 20. Services will be 5 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Ayden Douglas Miletello, infant
Ayden Douglas Miletello of Monroe died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Joy N. Nolan, 73
Joy N. Nolan of West Monroe, a retired insurance sales representative, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in Acree-Point under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

James Allen Nowell Sr., 58
James Allen Nowell Sr. of West Monroe, a machinist, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

John H. 'Bill' Tibbit, 90
WINNSBORO — John H. "Bill" Tibbit, a retired heavy equipment mechanic, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Darious P.: 2 p.m. today, Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church, Jonesville.
Henderson, Ernest: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jackson, Leona: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Nash, Calvin James: 2 p.m. today, Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe.
Nolan, Joy: 2 p.m. today, Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Philippi, Summer Breann: 9 a.m. today, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Vixen.
Roquemore, LaTonya Lynette: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Simpkins, LaQuita Evette: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Sisk, Donnie: 2 p.m. today, Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Vaughn, Alma T.: 10 a.m. today, Parhams Baptist Church, Parhams.
Weeks, LeeRoy: 10 a.m. today, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Scicily Island.

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

JAMES MICHAEL (MIKE) BOONE
Dallas, TX
James Michael (Mike) was born October 1,1955 in Bastrop, LA, passed away April 30, 2005 in Dallas, TX.
He is preceded in death by his father James Howard "Jim" Boone and grandparents, Mary Lou and Howard Boone and William F. and Leona Surratt.
He is survived by his mother Betty Surratt Boone of Dallas, TX; sister and brother-in-law: Lisa and Bert Elliott of Flower Mound, TX; four nieces and nephews and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at the Funeral Home.

MRS. CAROLYN DEBLIEUX DEWITT ESSARY
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn DeBlieux DeWitt Essary, 59, of Monroe, LA, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Terry Love officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Essary was born February 24, 1946 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Monday May 02, 2005 at home after a lengthy battle with a brain tumor.
She will be remembered as a wonderful Mother, Wife, and Caregiver.
She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Aubrey Lee DeWitt, father, Jack Leston DeBlieux and mother Cynthia Smith DeBlieux.
Survivors include her husband George Essary of Monroe, LA; three daughters: Cheryl Fortenberry and husband David of Winnsboro, LA, Pam Cannon and husband Paul of Bentonville, Ark., and Melissa Williams and husband Chance of Winnsboro, LA; step daughter: Casey Searle and husband Rex of Clear Lake, Texas; ten grandchildren: Jamie, Derek, and Madison Fortenberry, Garon and Chandler Cannon, Sydney, "Brother", and Chaston Williams, Kerstyn, and Riley Searle; brother: Jack Leston DeBlieux III of Winnsboro, LA; she was also survivied by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to express their graditude to all of the wonderful doctors and nurses for their loving care. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2005.

Mary Badger, 70
DALLAS — Mary Badger, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Monroe.

Vincent C. Bruscato, 95
Vincent Charles Bruscato of Monroe, a retired building contractor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Matthews Cemetery.

David Wayne Chavers, 22
David Wayne Chavers of Monroe, an iron hanger, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Smith Cemetery. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Irma Ree Corley, 86
JENA — Irma Ree Corley, a Belden Wire & Cable employee, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Magnolia Cemetery, Nebo, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church, Nebo.

Carolyn Essary, 59
LIDDIEVILLE — Carolyn Essary, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery.

Mildred Fuller, 50
Mildred Fuller of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Margaret Gilbert, 68
TALLULAH — Margaret Gilbert died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Gertrude Holley, 87
MINDEN — Gertrude Holley, formerly of Ferriday, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Louise Jones, 54
BASTROP — Louise Jones, a cashier for KFC, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Elizabeth Jordan, 94
ST. JOSEPH — Elizabeth Jordan, a seamstress, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Anna Rawlinson Laing, 69
MER ROUGE — Anna Beth Lewis Rawlinson Laing, an office manager, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Laing residence.

James Allen Nowell Sr., 58
James Allen "Jimmy" Nowell Sr. of West Monroe, a machinist, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Willie Lee Rogers, 67
FARMERVILLE — Willie Lee Rogers, a retired carpenter for International Paper Co. in Pine Bluff, Ark., died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Patrick Cemetery, Bernice. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Angella Teresa Roscoe, 84
SALINE — Angella Teresa Roscoe, an executive secretary, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Charlie Washington Sr., 80
NEW ORLEANS — Charlie Washington Sr., a parking attendant, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Atkins, Fern Hill: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bass, Clifton: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Maryland Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Burton, Frederisk: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Henderson, Ernest: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jordan, Gregory J.: 5 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Roquemore, LaTonya Lynette: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Simpkins, LaQuita Evette: 2 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center.

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

MR. VICTOR NOEL ASHLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Victor Noel Ashley, 88, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 5, 2005 at the Whites Ferry Rd. Church of Christ in West Monroe with Bill Smith and Carl Allison officiating, assisted by Mr. Ashley's grandchildren. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Ashley died May 3, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Ashley served as an elder at Jackson Street Church of Christ in Alexandria, LA, and Ruston Church of Christ in Ruston, LA, and was a member of the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. He graduated from Fair Park High School in Shreveport, LA, where he was the first Drum Major and an officer of the ROTC Program.
Mr. Ashley was a member of the Shreveport and Alexandria Civitan Club, where he served on the national level. He retired in Sales from General Electric in 1974.
Mr. Ashley is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Virginia Ashley, daughters, Mrs. Beth Burns and husband Rudy, Mrs. Vicki Spruill and husband Wayne, grandchildren, Donna LaBorde and husband Rusty, Bucky Newell, Kevin Newell, Ashley Garnett and husband Max, Mavi Dean and husband Brian, Kristi Horton and husband Garon, great grandchildren, Jeremy Thacker and wife Heather, Lane LaBorde, Morgan Garnett, Ashley Newell, Courtney Newell, Lauren Perry, Tyler Garnett, Madison Dean, Hailey Horton, Meredith Dean, Zackery Horton, Landon Horton, Logan Newell, Landrie Gayle Newell, great great grandchildren, Jaxon Thacker and Jansen Thacker.
Pallbearers will be Randy Kirby, Bill Durham, Johnny Howard, Paul Stephens, Mike Riley, Dr. White Graves, Mike Watkins, Paul Benjamin.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Luther Shackelford, Gary Watts, John Wright, Elmer Hollis, Alton Howard and Dick Rudy.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Thursday until service time at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Mexico Medical Missions at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe.

VINCENT CHARLES BRUSCATO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Vincent Charles Bruscato age 95, will be 10:00 AM Thursday May 5, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Burial will be at St. Matthew's Cemetery.
Vincent Charles Bruscato passed away on April 30, 2005 in Livingston, Texas.
He had been a resident of Monroe, Louisiana all of his life, except for the last three years where he and his wife Nina, have lived near their sons in Texas. Charles was a longtime businessman in Monroe and over the years owned many businesses. After his first tour of duty in the Navy, Charles built an indoor boxing arena which he named Roosevelt Stadium. He promoted boxing and wrestling bringing many celebrities to Monroe such as Max Schmeling, Red Grange, Governor Huey P. Long and many more. He was also the owner of the Hello World Grocery Store. He was a well-known building contractor for many years owning a lumber and hardware company, concrete company and cabinet shop. He also owned and operated a furniture, appliance and record store. In his earlier years he served as a police officer for the Monroe City Police and Louisiana State Police Department. Charles served in the United States Navy during peace time where he made two Annapolis Midshipmen world cruises aboard the Battleship Arkansas, while serving in the Navy he was boxing Champion of the Pacific fleet with a record of 33 wins and no losses. During World War II, his second enlistment in the Navy, he served in Hawaii, Okinawa, Philippine Islands and other areas of the Pacific.
In his early years he was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and thereafter a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and various other organizations. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Beatrice Bruscato and brothers, Paul and Gene Bruscato, all of Monroe. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Nina Scalia Bruscato, five children: Bea Shelton of Los Angeles, CA; Frank Ross Bruscato and wife, Joyce; Robert Mark Bruscato and wife, Connie of Coldspring, TX; Charlotte Buford, of Baton Rouge, LA; Mary Clare Davis and husband, Frank, of Slidell, LA; brother, Nick Bruscato and his sister, Annie Varino; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and four great-great -grandchildren and many nieces and nephews..
Pallbearers will be Grandsons, Frank Charles Bruscato and Ed Wayne Buford Jr.; Nephew, Charles J. Cascio and Grandson-in-laws Jeff Poss, Andy Murati, Cliff Johnson, Tim Alexander and Joe Landry.
Visitation will be Thursday May 5, 2005 from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

INFANT AYDEN DOUGLAS MILETELLO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Ayden Miletello will be 2:00 PM Wednesday May 4, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Father Joe Puthupally officiating.
Ayden Miletello was preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother Pharye Abernathy.
Ayden Miletello is survived by his mother Ashley Miletello of Monroe, LA; Grandparents Tony and Angela Miletello of Monroe, LA; Uncle Joey Miletello of Monroe, LA.; maternal great-grandparents Louis and Anna Miletello of Monroe, LA, J.D. and Doyce Abernathy of Bastrop, LA; Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 4, 2005 from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

JAMES A. "JIMMY" NOWELL, JR.
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for James A. "Jimmy" Nowell, Jr., age 58 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2005 at the Cypress Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Nowell was born in Monroe on September 15, 1946 to the union of James Allen and Sara Brown Nowell and died Sunday, May 1, 2005 at his residence in West Monroe after an extended battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
He was a machinest with Riverwood International Paper Co and a member of the Louisiana Handicap Sportsman. He was also a member of the Cypress Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father James Allen Nowell, Sr. and his sister Judith N. Starnes. Jimmy was the beloved husband of 38 years to his wife: Janet Nalbach Nowell of West Monroe, He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law: James and Sonja Nowell of San Diego, CA, his daughter and son-in-law: Suzanne and Martin Sandoval San Diego, CA, his mother: Sara Williams of Monroe, his brother and sister-in-law: John and Debbie Nowell of Monroe, his sisters and brothers-in-law: Penny and Carl Wright of Houston, TX, Joan and Wayne Lasuzzo of Slidell, LA, and ten grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Roger White, Charles Moore, Brad Russell, Nathan DeMoss, Hobart Norman and Steve Hendrix.
Honorary pallbearers are Nathan Wink, Bill Harrison, Bill Hargrove and David Opiel.
The Nowell family will like to thank Dr. Karen Beene, Dr. Robert Marx, Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Williams Matthews and Charles Moore for the excellent care given to Jimmy through out the years of his illness.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of services at Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe.

MRS. MARY NORMAN PINCHERA
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Norman Pinchera, 83, of Oak Grove, LA, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Monroe Memorial Park. Mrs. Pinchera was born April 26, 1922 in Ringgold, LA, and died May 3, 2005 in Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Pinchera was a member of First Baptist Church in Monroe. She worked as a nurse at E. A. Conway in Monroe, Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport and Minden Medical Center for many years.
Mrs. Pinchera was preceded in death by her husband George Dewey Pinchera.
She is survived by her two children: Linda R. Crowe of Oak Grove, and Mary Beth Seligman and husband Jeff of New Orleans, LA; two sisters: Mel Norman Behuniak of Lancaster, PA, and Faye Norman Langston of Collinston, LA; three grandchildren: Lauri Worley Anderson and husband Stan of Monroe, LA, Holly Worley Cardinal and husband Chris of Tuscan, AZ, and Emery Edward Worley III of Monroe, LA; four great grandchildren: Carter Loftin, Elizabeth Loftin, Addison Cardinal, and Jacob Cardinal; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

MARIANNE THIGPEN SAUNDERS
Alexander Funeral Home Inc. - Naples, TX.
Services for Marianne Thigpen Saunders, age 85, of Naples, TX, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 7, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church Naples, TX, with Rev. Tim Edwards and Bill Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home Naples, TX.
Mrs. Saunders was born February 15, 1920 and passed away Monday, February 2, 2005.
She was a homemaker, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a longtime resident of Naples.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James Edwin Saunders and parents Lon and Lena Thigpen. She was a great lover of animals.
Survivors will be her son and daughter-in-law: Phil and Janice Saunders Naples, TX; one daughter and son-in-law: Frances Suzanne and Thomas Roland Carter Monroe, LA; five grandchildren: Lon Saunders Adel, Iowa, Elizabeth Ann Crider Fate, TX, James Sterling Waug West Monroe, LA, Nicholas Lane Waugh Jackson, AL, Thomas Roland Carter II Lillian, AL; nine great grandchildren.
Family visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday evening at the Alexander Funeral Home.

ALICE WARLICK YORKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Alice Yorks age 86, will be 1:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. David Worthington, Rev. Glynn Gardner and Rev. Byron Commish officiating. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
"Miss Alice" Yorks was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 50 years and was a Powerful Prayer Warrior. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Alice Yorks is survived by her husband Roger I Yorks of West Monroe, LA; Daughter Susan Brooks and husband Jimmy of Monroe, LA; Son Melvin Yorks and wife Dixie of Lake Charles, LA; Sister Margaret McClain of West Monroe, LA; Granddaughters Allyson Brooks, Mollie and Sarah Yorks.
Honorary Pallbears will be Deacons of Emmanuel Baptist Church
Visitation will be Wednesday May 4, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the LA. Baptist Children's Home, North Monroe Baptist Church Library or First Baptist Church of DeQuincy LA building fund.

Bama Gertrude Holley, 87
MINDEN — Bama Gertrude Holley, a homemaker, formerly of Ferriday, died Sunday. Services are 12:30 p.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Gayla Jane Irvin, 57
FERRIDAY — Gayla Jane Irvin died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

William R. McCurdy, 29
VICKSBURG, Miss. — William R. "Duck" McCurdy, a pool operator for Ergon, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Walter Melancon Sr., 81
FERRIDAY — Walter Melancon Sr., a retired cement mason, died April 28. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Gary Dean Owens, 45
OAK GROVE — Gary Dean Owens, an environmental inspector, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Visitation is today at the church until services begin. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Elvyra N. Pettiss, 87
SHREVEPORT — Elvyra Irene Norsworthy Pettiss, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Maybelle Reese, 90
Maybelle Reese of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Atkins, Fern Hill: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bass, Clifton: 2 p.m. today, Maryland Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Bruscato, Vincent Charles: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Burton, Frederisk: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Essary, Carolyn: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Fuller, Mildred: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Henderson, Ernest: 1 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Laing, Anna Beth Lewis Rawlinson: 10 a.m. Thursday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Nowell, James Allen Sr.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Rogers, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mount Patrick Cemetery, Bernice.
Roquemore, LaTonya Lynette: 11 a.m. today, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.

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

PETER MATTHEW BRUNO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Peter Matthew Bruno, 90, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, on Friday, May 6, 2005, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be in St. Matthew Mausoleum.
Mr. Bruno, a resident of Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at North Monroe Medical Center. He was a WWII veteran and a member of American Legion Post 13. He was a graduate of Neville High School and retired from the City of Monroe and Bullock's Garage.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bruno; sister, Miss Mary Bruno; brother and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Marie Bruno; sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Johnny LaCara; and nephew, Joseph LaCara.
During his lifetime, he was a caring and giving man in his community.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 6:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, P.O. Box 14903, Monroe, LA 71207-4903.

MRS. JANE LANDRUM COLEMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mrs. Jane Landrum Coleman, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday May 5, 2005 at the Antioch Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Ronald McManus officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Mrs. Coleman died on May 3, 2005 at the Rayville Guest House in Rayville, LA.
She was born to the union of J.T. and Rena Landrum on December 15, 1919 in Lindale, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Coleman; sisters, Audrey Lee Elkins and Mary Sue Wright and by a brother, Bailey Landrum.
Survivors include her niece, Muriel Joy Solley; nephews, David Michael Landrum, Loyd Ross Landrum, Ronnie Elkins, Jimmy Elkins and John Elkins.

Victor Noel Ashley, 88
Victor Noel Ashley, a sales representative for General Electric, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Mary Badger, 85
DALLAS — Mary Badger, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

R.J. Bass, 76
R.J. Bass of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jerry Bolls, 74
JONESBORO — Jerry Bolls, a retired supervisor of postal operations, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Cordelia Bonner, 85
JONES — Cordelia "Dellie" Bonner, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Beulah Baptist Church, Fisk Union. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ruby E. Burnworth, 74
DELHI — Ruby E. Burnworth, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jane L. Coleman, 85
Jane Landrum Coleman of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johanna Collins, 75
CROWVILLE — Johanna Collins, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Edna L. Duncan Hardin, 56
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Edna Lee Duncan Hardin died April 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Gayla Jane Irvin, 57
FERRIDAY — Gayla Jane Irvin, an office assistant at Huntington School, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery.

Manuel Jackson, 77
NEWELLTON — Manuel Jackson, a farmer, died April 27. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Lakewood Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Edwina Jarrell, 77
EROS — Edwina Jarrell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margaret M. Johnson, 57
Margaret Marie Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Louise Jones, 54
BASTROP — Louise Jones, a cashier for KFC, died April 30. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ivy Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elizabeth Jordan, 94
ST. JOSEPH — Elizabeth Jordan, a seamstress, died April 30. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Guilfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 11 a.m.—1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Richard J. Loyd, 84
DELHI — Richard J. Loyd, a farmer, died April 29. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Lucille Overton Mann, 91
FARMERVILLE — Lucille Overton Mann, a retired nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brownsville Funeral Home, Brownsville, Tenn. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Charles R. Marshall, 78
TALLULAH — Charles Richard Marshall, a retired auto salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sue Messier, 80
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Sue Messier, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

David Charles Noto, 45
David Charles Noto of West Monroe, a welder, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tony Owens Jr., infant
RUSTON — Tony Owens Jr., son of Tonya McCallister and Tony Owens Sr., died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Norman Pinchera, 83
OAK GROVE — Mary Norman Pinchera, a retired nurse formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lillie Maude Senn, 93
Lillie Maude Senn of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Anna Marie Smith, infant
RUSTON — Anna Marie Smith, daughter of Kelli and Brandon Smith, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Veatrice Smith, 91
HOMER — Veatrice Smith, a homemaker, died April 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Homer.

Herman Von Perkinz, 89
RUSTON — Herman Von Perkinz, a shift engineer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is noon Friday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Vernon.

Charlie Washington Sr., 80
NEW ORLEANS — Charlie Washington Sr., a parking attendant, died April 29. Services are 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Baptist Church, New Orleans, and noon Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Baptist Church, New Orleans. Burial will be at Cross Key Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Alex Watson, 69
NEWELLTON — Alex Watson, a bus driver, died April 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Ruby Nell King White, 83
BASTROP — Ruby Nell King White, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Reeks Cemetery, Goodwill. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Alice Warlick Yorks, 86
Alice Warlick Yorks of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bruscato, Vincent Charles: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Holley, Bama Gertrude: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Laing, Anna Beth Lewis Rawlinson: 10 a.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Nowell, James Allen Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Owens, Gary Dean: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill.
Reese, Maybelle: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

MARY LOU BADGER
Tennant Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Mary Lou Badger, 86, of Cedar Hill, TX (formerly a long time resident of Monroe, LA) Born Jan, 19, 1919, Entered eternal rest May 2, 2005 at 2:00 AM.
Funeral, Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11:00 AM Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 217, S. 18th, St., Monroe, LA. Interment will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Funeral Services entrusted to Tennants Funeral Home.
Survived by her only daughter, Deborah Denise Jones, and son-in-law, Rev. George W. Jones IV, both of Cedar Hill, TX, one sister, Dorothy Williams (Monroe) , three sisters-n-law, Emma Hymes (Monroe), Patricia Jackson (Louisville, KY), and Rosetta C. Jackson, (Monroe). One Aunt, Willa B. Willis, Arcadia, LA and a host of neices, nephews, relatives and friends.

NELL WILLIAMS BROYLES
SHREVEPORT, LA -
Nell Williams Broyles passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in Shreveport, LA after a lengthy illness.
Visitation will be at Osborn Funeral Home on Friday, May 6, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Memorial services will be at Broadmoor Baptist Church on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Tom Harrison officiating. A private burial will precede the memorial service.
Nell was born on March 28, 1928 in Good Pine, LA. Her family moved to Natchitoches and later to Baton Rouge. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.
After her marriage in 1950, she resided for 27 years in Leesville, LA where she was active in numerous school, civic and social clubs, as well as First Baptist Church.
Upon moving to her husband's hometown of Shreveport in 1977, she developed many friendships. Nell was a great cook and enjoyed sewing. She also enjoyed playing bridge with friends where, at the end of the day, the big winner would take home a quarter. She would patiently listen to friends talk about their grandchildren, yet rest securely in the fact that hers were better.
During the last five years of her life, Nell suffered a major stroke and several other health problems. She never complained, only apologized for the inconvenience it caused others. She never wavered in her Christian faith and was confident of her salvation.
Nell was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church and the Pastor's Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Shreveport Club, Shreveport Country Club, and numerous others groups.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Diane Broyles, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mord Otis Williams.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 55 years, Dr. William H. Broyles. She was a great mother to and is survived by her children, daughters Deborah Dunlap and her husband Bill of Dallas, Cynthia Peak and her husband Chris of Nashville, TN, sons William H. Broyles, II, and his wife Nancy of Shreveport, and Michael O. Broyles and his wife Renee of West Monroe, LA. She is also survived by grandchildren Mike Dunlap, Kady Dunlap, Craig Dunlap, David Dunlap, Rick Dunlap, Will Broyles, Jim Broyles, Becky Broyles, Ginny Broyles, Clayton Broyles, C.C. Broyles, Drew Peak, Ellie Peak and Matthew Peak. Also surviving her are one sister, Dodie Ulmer of Shreveport, and special aunt, Harding Walters of Leesville, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Memorials may be sent to LA Baptist Children's Home, LSUSHSC Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice.
The family wishes to extend its thanks to the staffs of Willis Knighton Hospital, Cornerstone Hospital and a special thanks to her therapist and wonderful friend, Suzanne Tinsley. Osborn Funeral Home

MRS. GOLDIE V. DUCHESNE CHANDLER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Chandler, 90 of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Allan Eppinette officiating. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Chandler was born November 24, 1914 in Boyce, LA, and passed away May 5, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death husbands Frank A. Duchesne, James D. Chandler, and son-in-law Clinton B. Moore.
Survivors are son: Robert L. Duchesne and wife Mary of Hacienda Heights, California; daughters: Phyllis Moore of Columbia, LA, Sandra Hamilton and husband Ralph of West Monroe, LA; Angie Flowers and husband Harold of Bastrop, LA; sister: Ruby Causey of Monroe, LA; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Tim Hamilton, Peanut Flowers, Bubba Moore, Jeremy McMorris , Lindsey Stark, and Larry Tharp. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark and Bobby Duchesne.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Saturday from 12 noon until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

DORIS LUCILLE TAKEWELL HAMMOND
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Doris Lucille Takewell Hammond of Jonesboro, LA, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2005.
Doris was born April 1, 1913, in Swartz, LA, one of 12 children of Jird and Nannie Edwards Takewell.
Doris is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Johnson of Monroe and Dorothy Weatherford of Richardson, TX; her sister, Marie Humphreys of Monroe; her four grandchildren, Amanda Phipps of Murphy, TX, Clay Weatherford of Austin, TX, Julie Davenport of New Orleans, LA, and Jack Johnson of New York City, NY; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Moore Hammond; her parents; and her other siblings.
A devoted Christian, Doris dedicated her life to family and homemaking, and was a loving and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Since January 2003, Doris resided at Heritage Manor Nursing Home of Plano, TX, where she had many friends among the residents and staff, including her very dear friend and roommate, Lois Bryan.
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel and Mausoleum, 623 Hwy. 80 E., on Monday, May 9, 2005 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM at the Chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

MRS. RUBY EDWINA HAYDEN JARRELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edwina Jarrell, 77 of Eros, LA will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 6, 2005 at the Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham, LA, with Rev. Doyle McManus, Bro. Christopher Gainous and Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Eros, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Jarrell was born March 12, 1928 in Jonesboro, LA, and passed away May 4, 2005 in Columbia, LA.
Mrs. Jarrell was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Jarrell and a son Billy Jarrell. She was a member of Greater Apostolic Church in Chatham, LA.
Survivors are daughters: Patricia Harper, Angela Hemperley; sons: Marlon Jarrell, Sr., Bobby Ray Jarrell, Pete Jarrell, and Charles Jarrell; brothers: Carl Hayden and Bobby Hayden; seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be, Carroll Harper, Joseph Zeigler, Tommy Jarrell, Jody Harper, Richard Hemperley, Bobby Lynn Hayden and Stephen Jarrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack McManus, Jr., and David McManus.
Visitation will be from10:00 AM until service time Friday at the church.

PEARL D. KARR
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mrs. Alice Pearl Dobson Karr, 92, of Monroe, will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, with Rev. Don Lanier officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Karr died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years A. H. "Del" Karr, three children Clara, Charles, and James Karr, and grandson Donald Lee Smith.
She is survived by her brother: Oscar Dobson of Selma, CA; daughters: Freida Karr Smith of Monroe, LA and Betty Karr Case of Spring Valley, CA; grandchildren: James "Larry" Smith and wife Cedolia of The Woodlands, TX, Valerie S. Batley Tewson and husband Mark of Monroe, LA, Melanie S. Smith of Zachary, LA, James Karr of Bismarck, AR, David Wood and wife Gloria of Colfax, LA, Todd Wood and wife Melissa of Couer de Lane, Idaho, Elizabeth Wood of La Mesa, CA, Roi-Ann W. Bressi of La Mesa, CA, and Susan K. Wesson and husband Will of Bismarck, AR; great-grandchildren: Jessica McDonald, Maribeth Smith, Sheryl Smith, Christopher Batley, Adrienne Batley, Melissa Smith, Michelle Smith, Marie Smith, Shawna Wahl, Tonya Wahl, John Wahl, Angelee Wahl, Gabriel Wahl, Joseph Bressi, McKenzie Wesson, Beau Wesson; and two great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, May 6, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Friends of Black Bayou Refuge, 11372 Hwy 143, Farmerville, LA 71241.

R.J. Bass, 76
R.J. Bass of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at the Richwood Memorial Garden under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Peter Matthew Bruno, 90
Peter Matthew Bruno of Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Matthew Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Carter, 69
WISNER — Charles Carter, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William L. 'Bud' Casey, 64
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — William L. "Bud" Casey, a retired stockroom manager, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Johanna Elzy Collins, 75
CROWVILLE — Johanna Elzy Collins, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Edna C. Gaspard, 93
RUSTON — Edna C. Gaspard, formerly of Alexandria, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Edwina Hayden Jarrell, 77
EROS — Edwina Ruby Hayden Jarrell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Eros.

Grace H. Johnson, 86
RUSTON — Grace H. Johnson died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Sue Simmons Messier, 80
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Sue Simmons Messier, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until services begin at the mausoleum.

Detroyce Moffett, 79
JONESBORO — Detroyce Moffett, a retired Power House employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Trains Cemetery.

Mary Lee Morris, 92
Mary Lee Morris of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 30. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Lillie M. Senn, 93
BATON ROUGE — Lillie M. Senn, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Henrietta Sims, 94
FARMERVILLE — Henrietta Sims, a homemaker, died April 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Union Baptist Church, Junction City, Ark. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Mount Gilard Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Mount Union Community Cemetery, Junction City, Ark., under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Guy Miller Walsworth, 83
JONESBORO — Guy Miller Walsworth, a retired paper mill operator, died May 2. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at McDonald Cemetery.

Gerald E. Wiley, 42
QUITMAN — Gerald E. Wiley, a bag attendant, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Badger, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bonner, Cordelia "Dellie": 10 a.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Fisk Union.
Holley, Bama Gertrude: 12:30 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Irvin, Gayla Jane: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Jackson, Manuel: 11 a.m. today, Lakewood Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Jones, Louise: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ivy Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Jordan, Elizabeth: 1 p.m. Saturday, Guilfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Loyd, Richard J.: changed to 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Crowville.
Mann, Lucille Overton: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brownsville Funeral Home, Brownsville, Tenn.
Marshall, Charles Richard: 10 a.m. Saturday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Smith, Anna Marie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.
Smith, Veatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Von Perkinz, Herman: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Washington, Charlie Sr.: 7:30 p.m. today, St. Matthew's Baptist Church, New Orleans. Noon Saturday, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Watson, Alex: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Newellton.
White, Ruby Nell King: 2 p.m. Saturday, Reeks Cemetery, Goodwill.

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

GRACE EVELYN (HOGAN) JOHNSON
Owens Memorial Chapel - Ruston, LA.
Funeral services for Grace Evelyn Johnson, 86, of Ruston, LA will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, May 9, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Ruston, with Dr. Chris Craig officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Johnson died at Lincoln General Hospital on Thursday, May 5, 2005.
She was a 1940 graduate of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in Home Economics and was a member of the Littera Club. Grace Evelyn was quite active in the work of the Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church, attending regularly the monthly "circle" and the "round table" to participate in missionary activities and emphasize reading good books.
She was also a dedicated worker for many years in the church library. Grace Evelyn was tireless in caring for her family and grandchildren, and was always a source of help, love, and inspiration. She was our perfect example of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and Christian lady. Her absence will leave a great void in all of our lives.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. F. E. and Hulda Hogan, a sister, Rebecca Louise, and a brother, Herman Hogan.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Milton R. Johnson; their children: Rebecca Lynn Walker and husband Donny Ray of Coppell, TX, Nancy Raye Cook and husband Philip of Sarasota, FL and Frank M. Johnson and wife Terri of Ellicott City, MD. Her grandchildren are Ray Walker, Rebecca Cook and Kes Johnson and her great grandchildren are Jackson Walker and Elizabeth Grace Walker. She is also survived by her brother, F. Earl Hogan and his wife, Roberta.
Pallbearers will be Al Braswell, Glenn Clark, Ben Haley, Andrew Johnson, Homer Ponder and Ansel Winham.
Honorary pallbearers will be the other members of the men's Sunday school class of Department VIII.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, May 8, 2005 at Owens Memorial Chapel.

CHARLES E. McKENZIE III
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Charles E. McKenzie III, 49, of Dallas, TX, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 8, 2005, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dick Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. McKenzie was born May 29, 1955 and passed away May 5, 2005.
He was a graduate of River Oaks High School and Louisiana Tech University. He was a design consultant and had resided in Dallas, TX, for the last 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. McKenzie, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Ford.
Survivors include his parents, Charles and Sue McKenzie; sisters, Lynn M. McDonald, Carrie M. Davidson and husband Dan; brother, Bernard F. McKenzie and wife Barbara; nieces, Frances F. Davidson and Lucy S. McKenzie; and nephew,

David V. McDonald.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Miller, Daniel Sartor, Hollis Edwards, Michael Hamilton, Trey Gates, and Joey Haddad.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William L. 'Bud' Casey, 64
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — William L. "Bud" Casey, a retired stockroom manager, died Thursday. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Services and burial will be at a later date in California.

Goldie V.D. Chandler, 90
Goldie V. Duchesne Chandler of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Allene Boulware Collom, 83
Allene Boulware Collom of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margaret Gilbert, 68
TALLULAH — Margaret Gilbert, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are noon today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ann McGee Gullett, 49
RUSTON — Ann McGee Gullett, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hico Baptist Church, Hico. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery, Dubach.

Edna Lee Duncan Hardin, 56
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Edna Lee Duncan Hardin, an assistant manager for Wendy's, died April 29. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Kingdom Baptist Church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Perry Vaughn Hemler, 63
Perry Vaughn Hemler of Monroe, a retired Louisiana State Highway Department employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jimmy Ray Hoover, 65
WINNSBORO — Jimmy Ray Hoover, a retired salesman with White Ford Motor Co., died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Pearl D. Karr, 92
Pearl D. Karr of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Gwinn Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Allie J. Kling, 71
GILBERT — Allie J. Kling, a retired painter formerly of Dutchtown, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Claudia Dell Mitchell, 73
COLUMBIA — Claudia Dell Mitchell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Evelyn Montgomery, 80
WISNER — Mary Evelyn Montgomery, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wisner First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Holly Grove

Cemetery, Wisner.
Addie Mae Murphy, 89
Addie Mae Murphy of West Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary 'Susie' Ridge, 46
BASTROP — Mary "Susie" McDuffie Ridge, a cashier at Bastrop Super Foods, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Sampson Sneed, 64
TALLULAH — Sampson Sneed died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Letha L. Stedman, 93
Letha L. Stedman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Badger, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Collins, Johanna Elzy: 1 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Gaspard, Edna C.: 2 p.m. today, Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.
Jones, Louise: 1 p.m. today, Ivy Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Jordan, Elizabeth: 1 p.m. today, Guilfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Loyd, Richard J.: changed to 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Crowville.
Mann, Lucille Overton: 2 p.m. today, Brownsville Funeral Home, Brownsville, Tenn.
Marshall, Charles Richard: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Moffett, Detroyce: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Morris, Mary Lee: 2 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Senn, Lillie M.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Sims, Henrietta: 11 a.m. today, Mount Union Baptist Church, Junction City, Ark.
Smith, Anna Marie: 10 a.m. today, Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.
Smith, Veatrice: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Walsworth, Guy Miller: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Washington, Charlie Sr.: noon today, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Watson, Alex: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Newellton.
White, Ruby Nell King: 2 p.m. today, Reeks Cemetery, Goodwill.
Wiley, Gerald E.: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.

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

MARY "MAE LUE" WILLIAMS HAYES
March 22, 1956 - Feb. 14, 2005
We love you and miss you dearly.
Michael, Chris, Stephen, Ashley, Takeyah and Shakeyah
Happy Mother's Day

PERRY V. "PAT" HEMLER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Perry V. "Pat" Hemler, 63, of Sterlington, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 8, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Tracy D. Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Alto Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hemler was born on October 23, 1941 and passed away on May 6, 2005. Pat retired from the Louisiana State Highway Department after 30 years of employment in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin R. and Ruth K. Hemler of Sterlington, LA. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie and Bob Ryan and Jennifer and Donny Wilson; grandson, Aedan Ryan; brothers, Henry Hemler and wife Susan and Martin R. "Buddy Hemler and wife Marilyn; sister, Bonnie E. Knighten; and numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Gabe Landry, Ronnie Malone, Lupe Hartado, John Balsamo, Jerry Patton, and Thomas Murphree.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful medical professionals at North Monroe Medical Center, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Patients Choice Hospice, NELA Cancer Institute and especially Ms. Gloria Fontaine for helping care for our loved one. Our brother fought a long courageous battle and will be missed dearly. From your loving sister, I love you with all my heart.

WOODROW WILSON HOGG
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Mr. Woodrow Wilson "Kipe" Hogg, age 87, of Grayson, LA, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, LA. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday at the Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson with Rev. Shane Duke and Rev. Chuck Stapleton officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery with all services under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. His oldest grand son Reggie Beatty will deliver the Eulogy.
Mr. Hogg was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Kipe Hogg was born on November 6, 1917 at Grayson, LA, to the union of his parents the late Issac Marvin and Bessie Reeves Hogg. He married Ruth Monroe on November 23, 1935. From this union came ten children, three of which preceded him in death, His daughter Norma Jean Hogg and two sons Reginald Hogg and Landry Hogg. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Kathleen Avery, Omie Conner, and two brothers, Herman Hogg and Sherman Hogg.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Mrs. Ruth Monroe Hogg of Grayson; two daughters: Mrs. Johnnie (Hogg) Beatty of Ruston, LA, Mrs. Sue (Hogg) Bryan of Downsville, LA; daughter and son-in-law: Sandra and Gerald Rushing of Grayson, LA; three sons and daugther-in-laws: Glenn and Janice Hogg of Lamesa, TX, Gary and Carol Hogg of Lamesa, TX, Wayne and Teresa Hogg of Lamesa, TX; son "Billy" Hogg of Grayson, LA; two sisters: Merle Roberts of Denver, Colo, Grace Avery of Ft. Worth, TX; brother: Norman Bo Hogg of Grayson, LA; twenty-six grandchildren and forty-one great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Clint Rushing, Reggie Beatty, Billy Kipe Hogg, Waylan Hogg, Dylan Hogg and Jamey Hogg.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Willie Flores, Gene Fore, Leo May, C N May, Logan Dale Weible, Teddy Weible and Bill Bryan. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, May 8, 2005 at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

JIMMY RAY HOOVER
Gill First Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Jan. 28, 1940 - May 6, 2005
If the love of family is the measure of a man, then Jimmy Ray Hoover was a large man in-deed. Born Jan. 28, 1940 to Herman and Hazel Humphries Hoover, Jimmy grew up in the Frog Island community near Crowville.
On June 28, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart and wife of 45 years, Audrey LaBorde. They made their home in the Swampers community, where they raised their two daughters Beverly Hoover of Zachary, LA and Angela Hoover Franklin of Delhi. Mr. Hoover retired from White Ford in 1996 after 30 years of outstanding service, 15 years as Sales Manager. He also served three terms as a member of the Franklin Parish School Board representing Ward III. Since his retirement, he has devoted his time to his family, especially his grandchildren, Emily and Katie Franklin and Courtney and Aaron Humble. Mr. Hoover passed from this world on May 6, 2005 after a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, sons-in-law: Thomas Humble and Steven Franklin; brothers-in-law and their spouses: David and Sue LaBorde and John "Bud" and Janet LaBorde; two "sons" Buck Shaw, Jr. and Larry Biggs; close cousin Jo Ann Livingston and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents: George and Lilly Hoover, and Nash Humphries.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 8, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Fish Bayou Baptist Church in the Swampers community with Rev. Jerry Chapman, Rev. Kelly Clark, and Rev. Williams Smith officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Harris cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Biggs, Paul Davis, Courtney Humble, Buddy Jennings, John LaBorde, Scott LaBorde, Mike Robbins, and Jamie Triplett.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Biggs, Dellbert Cockrham, Tom Lochbrunner, Nick Stephens, Jerry Sutherlin.
Sunday's visitation will begin at 1:00 PM until time of service at Fish Bayou Baptist Church.

MARY EVELYN MONTGOMERY
Gill First Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Feb. 7, 1925 - May 6, 2005
Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Montgomery, 80, of Wisner will be held Sunday, May 8, 2005 at 2:00 PM in Wisner First Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
She was born to the union of Johnny and Louise Mason Bailey in Wisner on February 7, 1925 and passed from this life Friday, May 6, 2005 at Franklin Medical Center emergency room in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Montgomery was a member of Wisner First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David Montgomery; four infant children; four brothers: Sam, Dewitt, Jack, and Bruce Bailey; and two sisters: Ruby Bingham and Bessie Mae Bailey. She is survived by three sisters: Regenia Hammons of Wisner, Jeannette Glass of Omega, GA, and Ina Lou Kenney of Monroe; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

MAURINE BRYANT OLIVER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Maurine Oliver 83, of Sterlington, LA will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Spencer Baptist Church in Spencer, LA. Rev. Billy Carter and Rev. Don Reeves will officiate. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Linville. Mrs. Oliver passed away Friday, May 6, 2005 at her residence in Sterlington, LA.
She is a member of the Spencer Baptist Church; she loved her church and singing in the choir. She is preceded in death by a grandson. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 and a half years William C. Oliver, Sr.; children Cheryl Hilton and husband Jessie, William Oliver Jr. and wife Judy Lum and Jan Patton all of Spencer, LA; a sister Lois Martindale of Monroe, LA and seven grand-children and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Grandsons Keith Oliver, Brett Hilton, Lance Hilton, Brandon Patton, Bradley Patton and a church member Ken Thomas. Honorary Pallbearer will be Grandson D.J. Oliver. Memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church.

LETHA LOETTE STEDMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Letha Loette Lawton Stedman, 93, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 9, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Randy McGee, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Monroe officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Stedman was born July 5, 1911, in Hilo, Arkansas, the daughter of Nick Merriweather and Myrtle Irene McLauren Lawton. She was the last of two brothers and three sisters to pass away. She died Friday, May 6, 2005.
She had been a resident of Louisiana since 1932, 57 of those years in Monroe and as a member of the First Baptist Church, Monroe. In her beloved church, she served the Lord as a Primary Sunday School teacher for 30 years, as Children's Librarian for ten years and many years in the Home Bound Ministry.
Her husband of almost 76 years, Curtis Stedman, preceded her in death in December, 2004.
Survivors include her sons, James Ronald Stedman and his wife Terry of Falls Church, VA, and Doug Stedman of Pineville, LA; daughter Loette Stedman Lansing and her husband Bill of Monroe; grandchildren, Rick Stedman, Richard Stedman, Sharon Diestch, Sheila Kelley, Shalane Orlando, Mark Saterfield and Alana Saterfield James; and eleven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Monroe renovation fund.

Allene Boulware Collom, 83
Allene Boulware Collom of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ellen J. Dage, 80
Ellen J. Dage, a retired office manager, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Doris Hammond, 92
JONESBORO — Doris Hammond, formerly of Jonesboro, died Monday in Plano, Texas. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon-2 p.m. Monday in the cemetery chapel.

Johnnie Marvin Hancock, 64
DUBACH — Johnnie Marvin Hancock, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in Simsboro City Cemetery. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Perry Vaughn Hemler, 63
Perry Vaughn "Pat" Hemler of Monroe, a retired state Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Alto Baptist Church Cemetery.

Jimmy Ray Hoover, 65
WINNSBORO — Jimmy Ray Hoover, a retired salesman with White Ford Motor Co., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Fish Bayou Baptist Church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is at 1 p.m. at the church.

Charles E. McKenzie III, 49
Charles E. McKenzie III, a Dallas design consultant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today in St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Clydie Mae Mathews Morgan, 93
JONESBORO — Clydie Mae Mathews Morgan, a homemaker, died Friday in Shreveport. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Briarwood Baptist Church at Saline. Burial will be in Strange Cemetery at Readheimer.

Addie Mae Murphy, 89
Addie Mae Murphy of West Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Luna Assembly of God Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Georgia W. Shaw, 88
Georgia W. Shaw of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Lou Scott, 82
Mary Lou Scott of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert Vernon Swanson, 88
Robert Vernon Swanson of Monroe, a retired sales manager, died Saturday. Arrangement are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Gullet, Ann McGee: 2 p.m. today, Hico Baptist Church, Hico.
Montgomery, Mary Evelyn: 2 p.m. today, Wisner First Baptist Church, Wisner.
Ridge, Mary "Susie" McDuffie: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Walsworth, Guy Miller: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Wiley, Gerald E.: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.

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

MRS. ELLEN J. DAGE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Mrs. Ellen J. Dage, 80, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 10, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. George Wortham officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until service time. Mrs. Dage died May 6, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert "Bob" Jones and Richard "Dick" Jones, sisters, Ruth Jones and Rose Trichel. She was a former member of the Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe, LA. Survivors: Son, Larry Dage and his wife, Kathy and brother, O. T. Jones numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace's Home Animal Refuge.

MRS. SHIRLEY MAGGIO
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Maggio, 72, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 9, 2005, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe with Father Edmund Moore officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, at Lake Providence City Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home —Monroe.
Mrs. Maggio was born July 27,1932, in Lake Providence and died May 7, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
She was a member of Jesus Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Mrs. Maggio retired from A.T.& T. as a telephone operator with over 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Joseph Maggio.
Survivors include her sister; Betty Glasner of Monroe, LA; her brother: A.C. Sullivan of Lakeland, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends that loved her. Pallbearers will be Steve Farmer, Gerald Carter, Allen Daniel, Arnie Worster, Danny Hammack, Darrell Sullivan and David Castleman Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Bagby and Dan Hammack.

MYRTIS GRAYSON PIKE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Myrtis Grayson Pike, 84, of Wisner, will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at Victory Baptist Church, with Rev. Everette Geis officiating. Burial will be at Holly Grove Cemetery in Wisner, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Pike, a lifelong resident of Wisner, died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at North Monroe Medical Center.
Survivors include her son, Joe Pike and wife Cheryl; grandchildren, Stacy Rutledge and husband John, Tanya Harkins and husband Shannon, Joe G. Pike, and Paige Smith and husband Matthew; great-grandchildren, Jon Mark Miletello, Grayson Rutledge, and Ellen Grace Smith. Pallbearers will be Deacons of Victory Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, May 9, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church.

GEORGIA W. SHAW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Georgia W. Shaw, 88, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 10, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Shaw died May 7, 2005 at her residence in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Shaw was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, where she was a member of the Kirland/Lawton Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Annie Bennett Eastern Star Lodge #181 and a past matron.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Sam) Shaw, parents Charles and Maude Whitehead, brothers, Havard H. Whitehead, Sherman C. Whitehead, and sister Iris Fuller.
Survivors include her son, George F. Shaw and wife Nancy of New York, grandchildren, Leah, Rachel and Samantha Shaw, nieces, Donna Whitehead, Sherry Gummere and husband John, nephew, Jimmie Whitehead and wife Elaine, great niece, Christina L. Gummere, and great nephew, Daniel S. Gummere.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Wrenn, Jim DeMoss, Tom McCandlish, Chip Swearington, Jimmy Moore, Daniel S. Gummere, John Gummere and Robert Joyner. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Towers, Duel Smith, Bobby Hayden, Bill Griggs, June Thatcher and Ed Tillman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

ROBERT VERNON SWANSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Robert Vernon Swanson, 88, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 10, 2005, in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Mr. Tim Post officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Swanson was born January 5, 1917, in Waterbury Connecticut and died May 7, 2005, in West Monroe, LA.
He graduated from Kansas State University, served in the United Stated Army during WWII, was a Sales Manager for Chase Metals and retired in 1981. His daughter, Linn Crow Turner preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Swanson of Monroe; grandsons, Billy Crow and wife Lydia of Bastrop, LA, and Brian Crow and wife Sarah of West Monroe, LA; and great-grandchildren, David Moore, Payson Sanford, and Cyndalinn Crow.

Earvin Beard, 59
Earvin Beard, retired from Ford Motor Co., of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

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WILLIAM HERBERT CATER, SR.
Young's Funeral Home - Vidalia, LA.
Funeral services for William Herbert Cater, Sr., 77, of Vidalia, LA, will be held at the First Assembly of God Church, Vidalia, LA, on Friday, May 13, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Steve Adcox and Rev. Albert Fraley officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Vidalia, LA. Mr. Carter died Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at his residence in Vidalia. He was Service Manager for Gardner Motor Co. Natchez, MS, a member of the River of Life Church, Baton Rouge, LA, Alderman with the City of Vidalia from 1968 to 1972 and regularly attended First Assembly of God Church, Vidalia, LA. After his retirement from Gardner Motor Co. he did volunteer work through the Assemlies of God, helping to build or restore Churches, Teen Challenge Centers and Children Homes, traveling across the US. He was preceded in death by his father James Howard Cater, mother Emily Margaret Cater, three brothers Otis, Jimmy, and Charles Cater. Survivors include his wife Marian Louise Pittman Cater of Vidalia, LA; daughters: Dianne and her husband Steve Adcox of Baton Rouge, LA, Beth and her husband Kerry Craft of Monroe, LA; son: Herbert Cater Jr., and his wife Becki of Monterey, LA; daughter: Janet and her husband Bill Hughes of Vidalia, LA; sister: Ruth Beard of Vidalia, LA; grandchildren: Emily Craft and her husband Eric Shuey of San Antonio, TX, Brandon Craft and fiance Dana Mattingly of Monroe, LA, Matthew Adcox of Baton Rouge, LA, Hannah, Caleb and Jacob Cater of Monterey, LA, Tance and Seth Hughes of Vidalia, LA; great grandchildren: Kylie Drost of San Antonio, TX. Pallbearers will be Loviee Beard, Uel Beard, Brandon Craft, Kerry Craft, Bill Hughes and Matthew Adcox. Honorary pallbearers are Tance Hughes, Seth Hughes, Caleb Cater and Jacob Cater. Memorial may be sent to: Streams of Life Food Ministry, 10140 White Oak, Baton Rouge, LA; Feed the Hungry, First Assembly of God Church, Vidalia, LA; Charity of Your Choice. The family will receive friends at First Assembly of God Church, Vidalia, LA from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, May 12, 2005.

MR. GLYNN WINFORD DELASALLE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Glynn W. DeLaSalle, 64, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 12, 2005, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Crise. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Mr. DeLaSalle was born on April 10, 1941 in Monroe, LA and passed away on May 9, 2005 at his residence in Zachary, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mrs. Sandra Elliott DeLaSalle; children: Glynn E. DeLaSalle and wife Cynthia of West Monroe, LA, Sandy Polizzotto and husband Sam of Highlands Ranch, CO, Sheri Horton and husband Bryan of Zachary, LA, Jimmy Carlisle and wife Tammy of Irving, TX and Chuck Carlisle and wife Teresa of Sunset, TX, seven grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. DeLaSalle was retired from Georgia Pacific. He was an avid fisherman and a NASCAR fan. His family would like for him to be remembered as a loving family man. Pallbearers will be Daniel Carlisle, Cole DeLaSalle, Ryan Polizzoto, Jerry Pender, Lonnie Brown and David Addington. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time.

LARRY W. "BUD" HIGHFILL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Larry W. "Bud" Highfill, 48, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 13, 2005, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Highfill, President of Hoyt Highfill and Associates, was born August 10, 1956 in Ft. Smith, AR, and died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at his residence. He was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Bayou Desiard Country Club, and Nationwide Home Furnishing Association. He was an avid golfer, loved backyard cooking, but most of all enjoyed watching his daughters play ball. Survivors include his wife, Connie Highfill of Monroe; daughters, Leslie Diane Highfill and Audrey Graham Highfill of Monroe; parents, Nancy and Hoyt Highfill of Monroe; sisters, Deborah Harrison and husband John of Euless, TX, and Kathy Highfill of Herrin, IL; grandparents, Frank and Nell Snider of West Monroe; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Tommy Bordelon, Greg Callahan, Doug Denmon, Fred Kalil, Melvyn McCoy, Paul McElroy, Bobby Sackman, and Gary Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Van Leigh and Mark Whitfield. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Frederick's Athletics in memory of Bud Highfill.

MRS. ELOISE DUKE HUNT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eloise Duke Hunt will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 13, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.
She is survived by her daughter: Linda Bratton and husband Dennis of Arcadia, LA; grandchildren: Gabe Bratton and wife Tammy of Dallas, TX, Robert Bratton of Monroe, LA, Matthew Bratton and wife Amy of Ruston, LA, Emily Hunt Kraker and husband Barry of Bossier City, LA ; great grandchildren: Andrew Bratton, Mattie Bratton, Lauren Bratton, Austin Jones and Brienna Kraker; sister: Melva Jean Hall of Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Hunt was the first woman member and a lifetime member of the Monroe Youth Baseball Association Board. She was very proud of her twenty — five year career as Administrative Director of the Recreation Department of Monroe. She was also an active part of the Goodfellows Association. She also loved being involved as the Director of the Senior Citizens Club of Monroe. She enjoyed teaching ceramics. Pallbearers will be friends and family members. Visitation will be 5:00 PM 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

MRS. SADIE TULLOS MYERS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Tullos Myers, 93, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Friday May 13, 2005 at Pentecostals of The Twin Cities Church West Monroe, LA with Rev. Fred Foster, Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. Jimmie Masters officiating. Burial will follow at New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Myers was born January 7, 1912 in Nebo, LA and passed away May 11, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Myers was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and was loved in return. We will miss her. She was a resident of West Monroe Guest House since 1994. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar Myers and a son Dalton Myers. Mrs. Myers is survived by six children: Julia Hill and husband Raymond of Bossier City, LA; Gloria McDaniel and husband Amos of Newellton, LA; Roy Myers and wife Joyce of West Monroe, LA; Joel Myers and wife Lois of Denham Springs, LA; Jewel Pickering and husband Jimmy of Vidor, TX; DeNiece Myers of Monroe, LA; brother: Lloyd Tullos of Newellton, LA; sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

OSCAR C. NOLAN, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Oscar C. Nolan, Jr., 82, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday May 13, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Charlie Hood officiating. Burial to follow in the Ouachita City Cemetery.
Mr. Nolan passed away on May 10, 2005 in Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Nolan and beautiful daughter, Barbara Nolan. Survivors include his sons, Thomas (Bud) Nolan and wife Wanda, Donald Wayne (Peanut) Nolan and wife Kala, James E. (Jim) Nolan and wife Brenda, grandchildren, Anthony Cowan, Mike Nolan Glenn Cowan, Brad Nolan, Chris Cowan, Betsy Roark, Kenneth Cowan, Stacey Nolan, Jeff Nolan, John Nolan and a host of great grandchildren Pallbearers will be Mike Nolan, Glenn Cowan, Brad Nolan, Kenneth Cowan, Jeff Nolan, and John Nolan.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday May 12, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

MRS. HAZEL VIRGINIA WATSON
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Hazel Virginia Watson, age 75, of Rayville, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Zebedec Baptist Church in Rayville, LA, with Rev. James Kitchens, Rev. Jason Middleton and Rev. Sladen Mohl. Interment will follow in the Start Cemetery in Start, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Hazel Virginia Watson was born on October 10, 1929 in Rayville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 in Rayvile, LA. Mrs. Hazel Watson was a member of Zebedee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Watson, Jr. and her father, Edwin Lowry. Survivors will include his daughters: Mary Mohl and husband, Sladen of Winnsboro, LA, Gloria Gallman and husband, Harold of Rayville, LA, Judy Purcell and husband, Mike of Rayville, LA, Janice Dickens and husband, James of Longville, LA; mother: Eva Williamson Lowry of Mangham, LA; grandchildren: Michael Mohl and wife, Kelly, Sara Mohl, Kimberly Gallman Burgess and husband, Ben, Kyle Gallman, Katie Purcell, Kristen Purcell and Caleb Dickens; step grandchildren: Chris Dickens, Cody Fisher and husband, Joel; great grandchildren: Sladen Mohl, Paige Mohl, Bayli Mohl and Damian Mohl; sister: Geraldine Johnson and husband, Charlie; brothers: Alton Lowry, James Lowry and wife, Linda; sister-in-law: Virginia Watson; brothers-in-laws: Willis Earl Watson and wife, Linda, Herman Watson and wife, Oneida, and Tom Watson. Pallbearers will be Eddie Ray Lowry, Michael Johnson, Ben Burgess, Caleb Dickens, Chris Dickens, and Kyle Gallman. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Middleton, Charles Hunter, Bobbie Lee, W. H. Lee, Thomas Bryan, Robert Strahan, Edward Earl Lockwood, and Lee Williams. Visitation will at 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM Thursday, April 12, 2005 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Zebedee Baptist Church Building Fund and American Cancer Society.

Ruby Andrews, 78
Ruby Andrews of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Cooper, 52
James Cooper of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Olive Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eugene Joseph Egloff, 81
SICILY ISLAND — Eugene Joseph Egloff, a cowboy, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery.

Oliver Gilbert, 77
CALHOUN — Oliver Gilbert, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Janie Mathis-Hollis, 71
WISNER — Janie Mathis-Hollis, a retired nursing home cook, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Louis Allen Jackson, 85
Louis Allen Jackson of Monroe, a crane operator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rachel P. Littleton, 83
RAYVILLE — Rachel P. Littleton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ashley Gilmore Loflin, 31
WINNSBORO — Ashley Gilmore Loflin died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Patrick Mick Loflin, 34
WINNSBORO — Patrick Mick Loflin died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

The Rev. Paul McNeece, 88
CLEVELAND, Texas — The Rev. Paul McNeece, a traveling evangelist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Vienna Cemetery, Vienna.

James C. Montgomery, 70
WINNSBORO — James Clayton Montgomery, a retired roofer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

David Lynn Thompson Sr., 49
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — David Lynn Thompson Sr., an auto service manager, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Indian Village Cemetery.

Hazel Virginia Watson, 75
RAYVILLE — Hazel Virginia Watson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Zebedee Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Start Cemetery, Start.

'Boe' Willie F. Wilbanks, 84
"Boe" Willie F. Wilbanks of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Highland Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Lilly Thompson Williams, 70
Lilly Thompson Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 6. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia City Cemetery.

Earnest A. Wilson, 95
Earnest A. Wilson of Monroe, a retired roustabout, died Sunday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Jett-Blackson, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brown, Edward N.: 10 a.m. today, Stevenson Cemetery, Bastrop.
DeLaSalle, Glynn W.: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hughes, Myrtie Lee: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Johnson, Jmyah: changed to 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Jones, Vicky Lynn: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Tucker, Julia A.: 1 p.m. today, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton.

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

JACK WAYNE BRYOM III.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Jack Wayne Bryom III, 26, of Downsville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday May 14, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Bob Levon Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in the McCormick Cemetery in West Monroe. Jack enjoyed racing motorcycles, four wheelers and cars. He also was an avid hunter. Survivors include his daughter, Kelsie Byrom; mother and step-father, Sabrina and Bobby Maza; father, Jack Wayne Byrom Jr.; brother, Micheal Maza; step-sister, Kaci Maza; step-brother, Bob Levon Pierce and his wife Heather; Grandparents, Ken and Bert Johnson, Pat Byrom and step-grandmother, Lena Mae Maza; uncles and aunts, Bobby and Caprice Decker and George and LaJauhn Gainey and numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Walter Haynes, Darryl Meredith, Alan Blakeney, Jerry Wayne Till, Jeff Hymer, J.D. Wise and Leslie Drake. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 PM Friday May 13, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

MR. GLYNN WINFORD DELASALLE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Glynn W. DeLaSalle, 64, were 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 12, 2005, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Officiating was Rev. Jerry Crise. Interment followed at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Mr. DeLaSalle was born on April 10, 1941 in Monroe, La. and passed away on May 9, 2005 at his residence in Zachary, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife of 33years, Mrs. Sandra Elliott DeLaSalle; children: Glynn E. DeLaSalle and wife Cynthia of West Monroe, LA, Sandy Polizzotto and husband Sam of Highlands Ranch, CO, Sheri Horton and husband Bryan of Zachary, LA, Jimmy Carlisle and wife Tammy of Irving, TX and Chuck Carlisle and wife Teresa of Sunset, TX; sisters: Dorothy "Dot" Windham and husband ofJames of Monroe, LA, Delores Pender and husband Jerry of Monroe, LA, Ellen Walter and husband Cliff of Monroe, LA, Irene Smith of Monroe, LA; brothers: Rayland DeLaSalle and wife Flo of Monroe, LA, Johnny DeLaSalle and wife Marcell of Pineville, LA, seven grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. DeLaSalle was retired from Georgia Pacific. He was an avid fisherman and a NASCAR fan. His family would like for him to be remembered as a loving family man. Pallbearers will be Daniel Carlisle, Cole DeLaSalle, Ryan Polizzoto, Jerry Pender, Lonnie Brown and David Addington.

MR. OLIVER GILBERT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Oliver Gilbert, 77, of Calhoun, LA. will be 2:00 PM, Friday, May 13, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Gilbert was born February 27,1928 and died May 8, 2005.
Mr. Gilbert was a member of First Baptist Church- Calhoun, LA. Mr. Gilbert retired from South Central Bell.
Mr. Gilbert is survived by three daughters: Dewanna Sue Sumrall, Terri Lynn Hawk, and Elizabeth Dianne McMurtrey, sister: Mary Jane Farrar. seven grandchildren
Pallbearers will be Travis Freeman, Ewell Camp, Jeff Hawk, Wesley Sumrall, Oliver Sumrall, Oyd Johnson.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time.

LONNIE BRUCE JACKSON, JR.
Harris Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA.
Funeral services for Lonnie Bruce Jackson, Jr., 37, of Mason, OH, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, at the Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium in Lake Providence, LA. Interment will be in the Lake Providence Town Cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Mr. Jackson was a 1990 Computer Science graduate of Grambling State University. He was employed by Procter and Gamble for 15 years. He was a program director for Corporate Standards Solutions at the Cincinnati, OH office.
He was preceded in death by his father Rev. L. B. Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Kelli and four children, Lonnie B. Jackson III, Laeia Braquel, Li-Ara Brianna, and Landon Beauxrel, of Mason, OH; mother, Sandra H. Jackson; brother, Joseph Jackson and wife Wanda; sister, Nina M. Jackson; grandmother, Novel L. Harris; aunt, Janice Harris of Lake Providence, LA; two uncles, Iree Jackson and wife Thelma of Tallulah, LA and Joseph Harris of Arlington, TX.

MRS. ELVA JORDAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Elva Jordan, 93, of Downsville, LA will be 12 Noon, Saturday May 14, 2005 at Aulds Chapel Bible Church, Downsville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Eppinette and Rev. Mike Reynolds. Burial will follow at Aulds Chapel Bible Church Cemetery, Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Jordan was born June 16, 1911 in Floral, AR and passed away May 11, 2005 in Ruston, LA.
Mrs. Jordan was a member of Aulds Chapel Bible Church.
Mrs. Jordan is survived by a daughter: Wanda L. Jordan of Downsville, La; son: C. Wayne Jordan and wife Bettye of Bogart, GA; grandsons: Mark W. Jordan Baton Rouge, LA, Tim A. Jordan of Charlotte, N.C. ; granddaughter: Karen D. Graham Starkville, MS; great grandson Jordan L. Graham of Starkville, MS and Josh M. Jordan of Baton Rouge, LA, great granddaughter Tori Soileau Baton Rouge, LA; sister: Lessie Ford of Dowling Park, FL; brother: Henry Arvil Ford of West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Aulds Chapel Bible Church Cemetery Fund. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

MRS. "BOE" WILLIE F. WILBANKS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. "Boe" Willie F. Wilbanks, 84, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Wilbanks was born March 3, 1921 in and passed away May 10, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Wilbanks graduated from Okaloosa High School as Valedictorian. She was employed for a number of years at Louisiana Power and Light Company. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and kept the nursery for over 58 years. Mrs. Wilbanks is survived by her husband, Alfred L. "Shorty" Wilbanks of West Monroe, LA; daughter: Glenda Chaney and husband Floyd of Kingwood, TX; grandchildren: Cinnamon Chaney of San Monica, CA; Sam Chaney of Shreveport, LA; several nieces, nephews and numerous friends that she loved dearly. Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church parking lot fund. Pallbearers will be Sam Chaney, Charles Thomas, Mike Wilbanks, Billy Ramsey, Elbert Hudson and Leo Townsend. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe and Saturday 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

Alice Louise Ambers, 42
RAYVILLE — Alice Louise Ambers, a school teacher, died on an undetermined date. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruby Louise Andrews, 78
Ruby Louise Andrews of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 9. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Joseph Campbell Sr., 82
Joseph Campbell Sr. of Monroe, an iron worker formerly of Loam Land, died May 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Springfield Baptist Church, Loam Land. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Clayton, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

George Coleman, 54
TALLULAH — George Coleman, a handyman, died May 7. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hope Deliverance Temple, Buckner. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery.

Edward Eugene Earl, 38
LAS VEGAS — Edward Eugene Earl, a car salesman formerly of St. Joseph, died May 8. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Cindy Henderson, 44
Cindy Henderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 7. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Dorothy Mae Henderson, 71
Dorothy Mae Henderson of Monroe, a retired nurse, died May 5. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Larry W. 'Bud' Highfill, 48
Larry W. "Bud" Highfill of Monroe, president of Hoyt Highfill and Associates, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Melodious 'Mel' Hines, 42
Melodious "Mel" Hines of Monroe, an automotive technician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Liberty Grove Church of God Cemetery.

Eloise Duke Hunt, 84
ARCADIA — Eloise Duke Hunt, an administrative director of recreation for Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Lonnie Bruce Jackson Jr., 37
MASON, Ohio — Lonnie Bruce Jackson Jr., program director for Corporate Standards Solutions in Cincinnati, died May 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Burial will be at Lake Providence Town Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Charlie James, 74
ST. JOSEPH — Charlie James, a laborer, died May 7. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Lakewood Church Cemetery, St. Joseph.

Margaret Marie Johnson, 57
Margaret Marie Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 4. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church No. 2. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Robert Lewis Jones, 47
HOUSTON — Robert Lewis Jones, a construction worker formerly of Rayville, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Jones Chapel Church Cemetery, Gerard.

Thomas C. Lewis, 75
Thomas C. Lewis of Monroe, a retired security officer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rachel Littleton, 83
RAYVILLE — Rachel Littleton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ashley Gilmore Loflin, 31
WINNSBORO — Ashley Gilmore Loflin, co-owner of Mick's Computer and Consultants, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Patrick Mick Loflin, 34
WINNSBORO — Patrick Mick Loflin, co-owner of Mick's Computer and Consultants, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Sammie Jean Mason, 71
WINNSBORO — Sammie Jean Mason, a retired employee of Louisiana Child Protection Services, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.

Sadie Tullos Myers, 93
Sadie Tullos Myers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille Nelson, 92
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Lucille Nelson, formerly of Tallulah, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Oscar C. Nolan Jr., 82
Oscar C. Nolan Jr. of Monroe, a construction superintendent, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Ouachita City Cemetery, Sterlington.

Mateldia Phifer, 79
OAK GROVE — Mateldia Phifer, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.

James Edward Schiele, 76
James Edward Schiele of Monroe, a custodian, died May 8. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Triedstone Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Sampson Sneed, 64
TALLULAH — Sampson Sneed, a lumber mill laborer, died April 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tallulah Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, St. Mary's Chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Mount Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon.

Huey P. Taylor, 77
SALINE — Huey P. Taylor, a saw mill employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Briarwood Baptist Church, Reidheimer. Burial will follow at Strange Methodist Church Cemetery, Reidheimer, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Lillie Bosley Thompson, 70
Lillie Bosley Thompson of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 6. Services are 1 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.

Robert Warfield, 72
Robert Warfield of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Carrie Washington, 104
DELHI — Carrie Washington, a homemaker, died May 8. Services are noon Saturday at Seven Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery.

J.W. 'Doc' Williams, 58
J.W. "Doc" Williams of Monroe, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Previously Acknowledged
Jett-Blackson, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cooper, James: 2 p.m. today, Mount Olive Cemetery, West Monroe.
Gilbert, Oliver: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mathis-Hollis, Janie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Rev. McNeece, Paul: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wilbanks, 'Boe' Willie F.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Williams, Lilly Thompson: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Doris Taylor Akin, 92
FARMERVILLE — Doris Taylor Akin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Taylor Cemetery.

Jack Wayne Byrom III, 26
DOWNSVILLE — Jack Wayne Byrom III, an auto mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at McCormick Cemetery.

Opal Odell Hartley, 77
COUSHATTA — Opal Odell Hartley, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery, Atlanta.

Elva Jordan, 93
DOWNSVILLE — Elva Jordan, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are noon today at Aulds Chapel Bible Church, Downsville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Huey L. Lowrey, 57
Huey L. Lowrey of West Monroe, a welder, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donnie R. Manning, 60
EROS — Donnie R. Manning, a Graphic Packaging employee, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Harry Wayne Michaelson, 71
SHREVEPORT — Harry Wayne "Mike" Michaelson, retired from the U.S. Army and formerly of Shreveport, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Odgen Cemetery, Liddieville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Esther Lewis Nettles, 91
ANNISTON, Ala. — Esther Lewis Nettles, former owner of Shades Restaurant in Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Calvin E. Waggoner, 87
EROS — Calvin Ellie Waggoner, a retired member of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Palestine Baptist Church, Vixen. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church, and 1 p.m. Sunday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously acknowledged
Andrews, Ruby Louise: 11 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jett-Blackson, Willie: 1 p.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Campbell, Joseph Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Springfield Baptist Church, Loam Land.
Coleman, George: 2:30 p.m. today, Hope Deliverance Temple, Buckner.
Earl, Edward Eugene: 11 a.m. Monday, St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Henderson, Cindy: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Henderson, Dorothy Mae: 2 p.m. today, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
Hines, Melodious "Mel": 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mathis-Hollis, Janie: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jackson, Lonnie Bruce Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
James, Charlie: 1 p.m. today, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Johnson, Margaret Marie: 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church No. 2, Monroe.
Jones, Robert Lewis: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Loflin, Ashley Gilmore: 2 p.m. Sunday, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Loflin, Patrick Mick: 2 p.m. Sunday, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Phifer, Mateldia: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Schiele, James Edward: 11 a.m. today, Triedstone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sneed, Sampson: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah Church of God in Christ, Tallulah.
Taylor, Huey P.: 2 p.m. today, Briarwood Baptist Church, Reidheimer.
Warfield, Robert: 2p.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Washington, Carrie: noon today, Seven Star Baptist Church, Delhi.
Wilbanks, 'Boe' Willie F.: 10 a.m. today, Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Williams, J.W. "Doc": 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

MRS. DORIS TAYLOR AKIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Taylor Akin, 92, of Farmerville, LA will be at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, May 15, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Rev. Willie Cottrell and Rev. Bubba Hoggatt will be officiating. Interment will be in the Taylor Cemetery. Mrs. Akin passed away on May 12, 2005, she was a native of Farmerville, LA.
She is a member of Salem Baptist church. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them. She loved to work with her flowers. She is survived by her husband; John Akin of sixty four years, son; Terry Akin and wife Donna of Farmerville, step daughter; Betty McConnell of Monticello AR, stepson; Bobby Akin and wife Gayle of Ft. Worth TX, Step daughter in-law; Iva Akin of Bowling Green, KY. Seven step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.
Grandchildren; Pamela Young of Marion, LA and Sharon Harris and husband Mike of El Dorado, AR.
Great-grandchildren; Trey and B.J. Young, Shane Harris, Kelsy Harris and Michalela Harris.
Pallbearers will be Bo Edwards, Ricky Albritton, Charles Nyegaard, John Drue Taylor, Steve Jones and Mike Harris.
Honorary Pallbearers will be S.D. Kennedy, Fred Kennedy, and Jearl Savage.

MR. DONNIE R. MANNING
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Donnie Ray Manning, 60, will be 11:00 AM, on Monday, May 16, 2005 at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities in West Monroe, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. Fred Foster. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mr. Manning was born in Winnsboro, LA. on August 19, 1944 and passed away in West Monroe, LA on May 13, 2005.
Mr. Manning was preceded in death by his parents; James R and Hettie Manning, brother: George Manning, infant sons; Clinton Ray and Jason Edward Manning and by his first wife; Joyce Evelyn McCurdy Manning.
He is survived by his wife Sylvia Manning, son: David Manning and wife Carrie of West Monroe, LA, sisters; Gail Baker and husband Steve of West Monroe, LA, Dolores Douthit and significant other Gene of West Monroe, LA foster daughter: Tonya Dennome of Washington, MI, nieces; Brandy and Crissy Baker, nephew: Dale Douthit all of West Monroe, LA.; foster granddaughter: Ashley Dennome.
Pallbearers will be Danny Ford, James Flowers, Jonathan Groan, Donnie Culpepper, Brad Ellerbe and Derek Gentry.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA and 10:00 AM until service time Monday.

MRS. ESTER LEWIS NETTLES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
The Celebration of life and funeral service for Esther Lewis Nettles, 91, of Oxford, AL formerly of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday May 16, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert Inzina officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Mrs. Nettles was born in Galesburg, IL, but was a long time resident of Monroe and West Monroe. She was the owner and operator for many years of Esther's Shades Restaurant in Monroe. She was a member of the American Legion Post 111 in Oxford, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents; Al Lewis, Grace Cunningham Alexander and Step-father; L.O. Alexander, one sister; Mary Taylor and great granddaughter; Grace Ellen Holmes.
Survivors include one son; James C. Ray of Saratoga Springs, NY, two daughters; Judy Ray and husband Gerald Mostella and Esther Grace and husband, John Allen Johnston, one sister; Margie Hoff of West Monroe, LA, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was also survived by her companion, Robert McCrary of Oxford, AL. Pallbearers will be Steve Taylor, David Gilmore, Alex Gilmore, Paul Holmes, Phil Rodrigue and James Rodrigue. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday May 15, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

MRS. SYBIL HOWARD RAYBORN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Sybil Howard Rayborn, 64, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, on Monday, May 16, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Brother William Nash. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Rayborn was born in Winnsboro, LA on July 8, 1940 and died May 14, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Rayborn was a housewife. Mrs. Rayborn is survived by her husband of fourty two years, Hollis R. Rayborn, daughters; Sandra Greenwell and Kathy Rayborn, sons; Jimmie Rayborn, Ricky Rayborn and wife Cindy, grandchildren; Ricky Ray Rayborn and Rayne Greenwell, sister: Peggy LeJeune, brother: Raymond Howard and wife Carolyn, mother-in-law: Jeanette Fisher. Pallbearers will be friends and family members.
Visitation will be Sunday, on May 15, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Monday 1:00 PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

CAROL FAYE TARVER
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held for Carol Faye Johnson Tarver, 46 of Monroe at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence R. Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tarver was born on January 27, 1959 in Monroe and claimed her eternal glory on May 10, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center. She gave her life to Christ and was baptized at an early age. Carol rendered service in God's Kingdom through the Usher's Ministry, Hostess Committee, and Sunday School of Riverside Baptist Church.
On August 11, 1979, she was united in Holy Matrimony with Theodis Tarver. This union was blessed with four children.
Carol was employed with the Monroe Police Department for twenty-six years. She served the Department in many capacities, but for the past ten years served in the Chief's Office as Secretary to the Assistant Chief of Police. She served as a Board Member/Treasurer for MPD Union Local #81 as well as Past President of the LA Assoc. of Secretaries to Chiefs of Police. Left to cherish her beautiful legacy are her beloved husband, Theodis Sr.; her daughter: Kristan; three sons: Theodis Jr., Brandon and Joshua; one sister: Fredia (Jeffrey) Gooden; two brothers: Hollis (Sharon) Johnson and Michael (Patricia) Johnson all of Monroe. She also leaves a host of other relatives, friends and her church family.
Visitation will be Monday from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Riverside Baptist Church.

MR. CALVIN ELLIE WAGGONER
Southern Funeral Home - Jonesboro, Louisiana
Services for Mr. Calvin Ellie Waggoner, age 87 of Eros, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at Palestine Baptist Church in Vixen with Rev. Charles Luctrick and Rev. Lemiel Baugh officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA.
Mr. Waggoner was a Senior Deacon of Palestine Baptist Church and was retired from the Jackson Parish Police Jury.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Waggoner.
Survivors include three daughters; Alma Head and husband J.R. of Columbia, LA; Jeanette Purvis and husband Harold of Eros, Lela Mae Baugh and husband Lemiel of Eros, six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, one sister and four brothers.
Pallbearers will be Dewayne Purvis, Randy Purvis, Stephen Baugh, Terry Waggoner, Marty Spangler and Keith Womack.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 14, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

Daniel Broc Creel, 29
VIDALIA — Daniel Broc Creel, a waiter, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Abundant Life Church, Natchez, Miss. Burial will be at Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Henry M. 'Jesse' Garrett, 90
BASTROP — Henry M. "Jesse" Garrett, retired from International Paper, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Betty George, 75
SWARTZ — Betty George, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Rowland Road Baptist Church, Swartz. Burial will be at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will be 8-10 a.m. Monday at the church.

Wayne Edward Knapp Sr., 57
HARRISONBURG — Wayne Edward Knapp Sr., a retired electrician, died Friday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville. Burial will be at Manning-McGuffie Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Thomas Cornelius Lewis, 75
Thomas Cornelius Lewis of Monroe, a security officer, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jessi Nicole Mathis, 23
WINNSBORO — Jessi Nicole Mathis died Friday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pioneer Baptist Church, Woodville, Miss. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jack Roark, 75
START — Jack Roark, a retired accountant, died Saturday. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Start Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to services Tuesday.

Milas Tabor, 89
BERNICE — Milas Tabor, a farmer and cattleman, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Calvin Ellie Waggoner, 87
EROS — Calvin Ellie Waggoner, retired from the Jackson Parish Police Jury, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Palestine Baptist Church, Vixen. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to services at the church.

Previously acknowledged
Akin, Doris Taylor: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Andrews, Ruby Louise: 11 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Earl, Edward Eugene: 11 a.m. Monday, St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Hartley, Opal Odell: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Loflin, Ashley Gilmore: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Loflin, Patrick Mick: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Manning, Donnie R.: 11 a.m. Monday, Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe.

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

Noah Wayne Harris, 44
FERRIDAY — Noah Wayne Harris died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Donnie R. Manning, 60
EROS — Donnie R. Manning, a power house operator, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial is at Twin Cities memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Esther Lewis Nettles, 91
OXFORD, Ala. — Esther Lewis Nettles, former owner of Esther's Shades Restaurant in Monroe, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Ida L. Prince, 89
TALLULAH — Ida L. Prince died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Sybil Lee Rayborn, 64
Sybil Lee Rayborn of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. today in Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Previously Acknowledged
Andrews, Ruby Louise: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Creel, Daniel Broc: 2 p.m. today, Abundant Life Church, Natchez.
Earl, Edward Eugene: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Garrett, Henry M. "Jesse": 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
George, Betty: 10 a.m. today, Rowland Road Baptist Church, Swartz.
Knapp, Wayne Edward, Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville.
Manning, Donnie R.: 11 a.m. today, Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe.
Mathis, Jessi Nicole: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pioneer Baptist Church, Woodville, Miss.
Roark, Jack: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Tabor, Milas: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice.

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

RUBEN B. LANE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Ruben B. Lane, age 75 of Grayson will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from the Grayson Baptist Church in Grayson with Rev. Jay Morgan and Rev. James Carson officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcom Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mr. Lane was born on October 19, 1929 in Prentiss, MS, to the union of Garvin and Myrtis Langston Lane and died Monday, May 16, 2005 at his residence in Grayson.
He retired from Texas Gas Transmission Corp. in January, 1992 having worked for 36 years. He was currently employed by the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office for the past 8 1/2 years.
He was a member of the Columbia Heights Baptist Church and was a member and Past Master of Clarks Masonic Lodge #382 in Clarks. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the Air Force from 1950 until 1954.
Survivors includes his wife of 53 years: Dorothy Tedder Lane of Grayson, his sons and daugthers-in-law: Kenneth and Teresa Lane of Grayson and Terry and Rhonda Lane of Shreveport, his grandchildren: Kristi Lane, Christopher Lane, Jeffrey Lane, Britney Lane and Curt Lane, and his great-grandson: Ethan Lane.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Lester Lane and Gerald Lane.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Lane, Curt Lane, Ethan Lane, M. H. "Pete" Jenkins, Steve May and James Ned Goff.
Honorary pallbearers are Maurice Mercer, Lee Brown, Fred Grant, Russell Price and all employees of Texas Gas Transmission Corp. and the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of services at Grayson Baptist Church.

LEIGH ANN WHITE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Leigh Ann White, age 23, of Downsville, LA, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 16, 2005 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at First Baptist Church Worship Center of West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Dr. David Uth and Tommy Inman. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Leigh Ann was a Marketing major at ULM and was employed by the Animal Hospital of West Monroe, LA, and the Animal Emergency Clinic in West Monroe, LA. She was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. She loved the art of dance and was an active participant in the Debbie Bourg School of Dance in West Monroe, LA.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Dot Langston.
Leigh Ann is survived by her parents: Ken and Janet White; two sisters: Lindsey White and Katherine White all of Downsville, LA; paternal grandparents: Carl and Claudia White of West Monroe, LA, and maternal grandparents: Wallace and JoAnn Langston of Pineville, LA; uncles David Langston, Richard Langston and David White; aunt: Susan Poole, numerous cousins and her adored boyfriend, Jude Olivier of Church Point, LA.
Pallbearers will be David Langston, Richard Langston, Sam Poole, David White, Lance Olivier, Damian Olivier, Trey Janaway, Matt Jones, Jay Bankston and Matt Mixon.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA. 71211.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at First Baptist Church Worship Center of West Monroe, LA, and 9:00 AM, Wednesday until service time at the church.

MARY ELIZABETH MCDOUGLE
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
A memorial service for Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Volk McDougle, age 82, is scheduled for 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church in Bastrop with Rev. Thomas K. Reinowski and Rev. Hugh Yates officiating.
Mrs. McDougle, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Friday 13, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital.
Mrs. McDougle was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop, a retired teacher of the Morehouse Parish School System and a member of the Retired Teacher's Association of Morehouse Parish.
She is survived by her husband, Homer McDougle of Bastrop; daughter: Mary Cecilia Grobe of Bastrop; step-daughter: Rosie Aline Waltman of Bastrop; step-son: Homer McDougle, Jr. of Anacoco, LA; sister: Lily Day of McComb, MS; six step grandchildren and eight step great- grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her son, William C. "Buddy" Grobe III; sister and brother-in-law: Launa Volk Reach and husband Van; brother-in-law: Ray L. Davis.

HENRY ALEXANDER PIPES, JR.
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Private graveside services for Henry Alexander "Sonny" Pipes, Jr. will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2005. A memorial services will be held for friends at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Oak Ridge Methodist Church, with the Rev. Claud Hughes officiating. Henry, a life long resident of Morehouse Parish, died Monday, May 16, 2005.
He was born March 15, 1931 in Winnsboro, LA, to Henry and Zelma Pipes. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School and Auburn University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity.
He was actively involved in farming in Morehouse and Richland Parishes. Among many other awards he was named Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year and Outstanding Conservationist of the Year.
He was founding member and current President of the Oak Ridge Agricultural Corporation, a former director of the Bank of Oak Ridge, past President of Production Credit Association, founder and past President of Riverfield Academy and a founding member of the Louisiana Cotton Producers Association.
Henry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jo Ann Bottcher Pipes. His children Melba Pipes Barham and her husband Robert, H. A. "Buddy" Pipes, III and his wife Anita, all of Oak Ridge, LA; Zoe Pipes Meeks and her husband Ken of Shreveport, LA, and John Bradley Pipes and his wife Mary of Baton Rouge, LA; nine grandchildren: Robert Earl "Bo" Meeks, Robert Erle Barham, Pat Meeks Roberts, Rebecca Dale Barham, Henry Pipes Barham, Alexander Pipes, Henry "Hank" Alexander Pipes IV, John Bradley Pipes, Jr. and Caleb Pipes; two great grandchildren: Avery Alexander Meeks and Emerson Zoe Roberts; brother: Caleb Windsor Pipes and his wife Jane of Birmingham, AL, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Neil Mott, Joe Files, Connie Mott, Andy Barham, Bishop Johnston, Francis Jordan, Tommy Rolfe, and Paul Wiggins. Visitation will be held at the Pipes home following the memorial service. The family requests that memorials be made to the Mer Rouge A. A. or the Alzheimer's Association.

RALPH NATHAN SABER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Ralph Nathan Saber passed away on May 15, 2005 following a short illness.
A family man, friend, entrepreneur and merchant, he was born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1923 and spent much of his life in Atlantic City, NJ, before becoming a long time Monroe resident.
He was the son of Nathan and Dorothy (Kalter) Saber, brother of Bert Saber and was married first to Lois Slipakoff Saber. Following her death he married Minette Smith Saber.
He is survived by his children Alan Saber (wife Randee) of Houston, TX and Barbara Harvis (husband Barry) of Philadelphia, PA; his grandchildren are Joel Saber (wife Sara), Greg Saber, Emily and Luke Harvis. He is also survived and was loved by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ralph was an active member of Temple B'nai Israel, The Rotary Club of Monroe, Bayou DeSiard Country Club, The North Louisiana Jewish Federation, and Camp Quality of Louisiana.
A memorial service will be held at Temple B'nai Israel on Wednesday, May 19, 2005 at 10:30 AM conducted by Rabbi Arnold Task. Graveside services will be held in Pleasantville, NJ later in the week.
Donation may be made to Temple B'nai Israel, Camp Quality of Louisiana, or the charity of your choice.

MRS. LILLIAN "NITSY" GUYNES STODGHILL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Lillian "Nitsy" Guynes Stodghill, age 82, of Rayville will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Rayville United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert E. Townsend officiating. Interment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mrs. Stodghill was a member of Rayville United Methodist Church, Mattie Haley Circle of United Methodist Women, co-owner of People's Lumber Company and was a life-long resident of Richland Parish.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Edward Stodghill, Jr.
Survivors include his son, Williams H. Stodghill of Rayville, LA; two sisters: Barbara Guynes O'Neal of Rayville, LA, Miriam Guynes Reech of Lake Providence, LA; her niece and nephews: Carey J. O'Neal of Rayville, LA, Debbie O'Neal Willis of West Monroe, LA, and Robert David Reech; numerous other nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Francis Victor Jordan III, William Langson Yancy III, James Morris Green, Carey J. Ellis, Dr. James E. Ball, Jr., Kenneth Martin McKay, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rayville United Methodist Church, Louisiana Methodist Children's Home or the charity of your choice.Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

MR. THOMAS GERALD WALTERS, JR.
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mr. Thomas Gerald Walters, Jr., age 53, of Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the Rayville First Baptist Church with Dr. Whit Holmes and Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will be in the Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mr. Thomas Gerald Walters, Jr. was born on December 3, 1951 in Winnsboro, LA, and passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005. Mr. Walters was a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe and Big Thicket Hunting Club. He was also a U. S. Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Walters, Sr. and Mary Laverne Clark.
Survivors include his wife, Carla Walters; sons: Matthew Walters and Thomas Charles Walters; sister: Carolyn Mulhearn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Johnny Fatheree, Robert Price, Lawrence Vaughn, Ernest Breard, Paul Baker, and Marcelle Ronquill. The family request memorials be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3100 Samford Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103.

ROBERT BOYD WHITE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Boyd White, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday May 18, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Clarence Mounce and Gilbert Reese officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Mr. White died on May 15, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
He and his wife Pauline married in June of 1948 and moved to West Monroe in 1953. Mr. White was a member of the United States Marine Corps serving in the 1st Division in the invasion of Okinawa during WWII. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Mr. White retired from the Sears Co. in 1987 with 37 1/2 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Pauline White; three nieces and four nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Ulysses LaPrairie, Ken Richardson, Phillip Hebert, Mack Bass, Robert Ott, Ralph Bass, Jimmy White and Doug Johnson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Alexander Sr., 81
JONESVILLE — James K. "Jim" Alexander Sr., retired from the U.S. Air Force and the Catahoula Sheriff's Office, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Alice Louise Ambers, 42
RAYVILLE — Alice Louise Ambers, a schoolteacher, died April 27. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rayville Civic Center. Burial will be at Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mildred Elaine Canady, 83
Mildred Elaine Canady of Monroe, a retired educator, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parkview Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph Allen Evans, 62
BASKIN — Joseph Allen Evans, a self-employed abstractor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 6-8:30 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 1 p.m. Wednesday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Old Winnsboro Cemetery.

Frank Fitt Sr., 51
LAKE ST. JOHN — Frank Fitt Sr. died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Eula Mae Smith, 83
OAK GROVE — Eula Mae Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Lillian G. Stodghill, 82
RAYVILLE — Lillian "Nitsy" Guynes Stodghill, co-owner of the former Peoples Lumber Company in Rayville, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rayville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carol Faye Tarver, 46
Carol Faye Tarver of Monroe, a secretary for the Monroe Police Department, died May 10. Services are 1 p.m. today at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Georgia Lee Tilton, 69
Georgia Lee Tilton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and Wednesday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Thomas R. Tolar, 73
Thomas R. "Tommy" Tolar of West Monroe, a retired engineering technician for the Louisiana Department of Transportation, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thomas G. Walters Jr., 53
Thomas Gerald Walters Jr. of Monroe, a schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rayville First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Mathis, Jessi Nicole: 10 a.m. today, Pioneer Baptist Church, Woodville, Miss.
Roark, Jack: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Tabor, Milas: 2 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice.

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

GEORGE ELLIS CALLOWAY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe
Graveside services for Mr. Calloway 77, will be 11:00 AM Thursday May 19, 2005 at Rayville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Wright officiating.
Mr. Calloway was a lifetime resident of Rayville, LA and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Calloway retired from Olinkraft Paper Mill.
He is survived by his son; Robert Calloway and wife Francis of Deberry TX; two sisters: Marie James of Shreveport, LA, and Margaret Pritchard of Baskin, LA; brother: Ray Calloway of West Monroe LA, three granddaughters; Dana Hendrix of Rayville LA, Shannon Stephens of Carthage TX, Angela Calloway of Rayville LA and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 18, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Monroe.

MILDRED ELAINE CANADY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
A private memorial service will celebrate the life of Mildred Elaine Canady of Monroe at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 in the chapel of Parkview Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Barnes officiating.
Elaine was born in Eros, La on November 12, 1921 and passed away on May 15, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra and Neva Candy. Survivors include 1 sister: Glenda Burnley and husband, Bob; nephews, Kevin Burnley and Kemal Burnley; and niece, Kellison Burnley.
She was a faithful member of Parkview Baptist Church and had been involved in various aspects of the church.
A graduate of Northeast Junior College in 1940, Elaine was also an accomplished musician with a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute and a Master's Degree in piano from Louisiana State University. She taught music at all levels-elementary, high school and college.
She later became certified as an elementary school teacher and taught all subjects in the following local schools: Drew, Lexington, and Grace Episcopal. Many students also benefited from her expertise as a reading specialist.
She performed solos and played piano in many area churches as well as performing with Monroe Civic Singers, Mrs. Estelle Sanders annual Spring Serenade and other community groups. She quietly and generously shared her talents with churches and her community.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home Learning Center or the American Heart Association.

MR. MARSHAL G. COMPTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Marshal G. Compton, 79, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe with Rev. David Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Farmerville City Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Compton was born March 3, 1926 in Farmerville, LA. and passed away on May 16, 2005 in West Monroe.
Mr. Compton was owner and operator of Compton Sign service for over 30 years. He was past board member of West Monroe Electrical Board of Examiners and was a longtime member of Fair Park Baptist Church. Mr. Compton's favorite pastime was being on his farm and raising cattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Mose P. Compton and Mattie Lou Compton; wife: Jo Compton; daughter: Marsha Kay Compton; sisters: Stella Reeves, Nell Bruelte; brothers: Mose P. Compton, Jr. and Robert "Bob" Compton.
He is survived by two sons: Gary Compton and wife Joyce, Kenny Compton and wife Lisa; daughter: Debbie Compton Price and husband John; sister-in-law: Florence Compton; five grandchildren: Ken Compton and wife Marti, Amanda Williams and husband Jimmy, Krystal Wilson and husband Jesse, Jennifer Price and Brittany Compton; three great grandchildren: Amelia Jo Wilson, Kaleb Compton, Paige Williams and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Don Antley, Robert Antley, David Reeves, Danny Compton, Robby Compton and Jeff Harrison.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MRS. ALINE CRAWFORD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Aline Crawford, 79, will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 19, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Isaac Patton. Interment will be at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. Crawford was born September 13, 1925 and passed away, Tuesday May 17, 2005.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her son: Tommy Crawford and wife Amy of Sterlington, LA and her sister: Hilda Knight of Monroe, LA. She was a retired employee of Riverwood and a charter member of St. Marks United Methodist Church of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Crawford.
Pallbearers will be Mickey Devereaux, Wayne Duke, Chris Ringo, Jackie McCullin, Alan Knight, and Chuck Dickens.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

SAMUEL DEAN HAMMONS
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA.
Shreveport, Louisiana- Early Tuesday morning, May 17, 2005, Samuel Dean Hammons passed away peacefully to be with the Lord.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2005, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Kilpatrick Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, followed by a brief memorial service to be held at 6:00 PM. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, May 19, 2005, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, Louisiana, with graveside services to follow in the Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at 10:00 AM.
Dean is survived by his son, John L. Hammons, and his wife, Marleen, and by his two grandsons, Kyle Jeremy Hammons and Eric Reid Hammons.
He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Etoil Adams Hammons, by his parents, Dayton and Lessie Hammons, by his sister and brother-in-law, Myrtle and Talmadge Parker, and by his brother, John D. Hammons who died while serving in the United States Army during World War II.
Dean and Etoil enjoyed 65 years together truly happy and devoted to God and to one another. Their love for their son, their daughter-in-law and their grandsons has been truly wonderful. Their lives have been characterized by their faithful Christian example, their love and compassion for both their family and friends, their kindness to others and the peace and joy that so epitomized their life together.
Few marriages exemplify the level of abiding love, compassion and unity as that of Dean and Etoil. God's grace was demonstrated profoundly through their lives, their commitment to the Lord and the sharing of their love with others. Both spoiled their only child, John, and their grandchildren with bountiful love and happiness. Words simply cannot express the respect, admiration, love and appreciation that their family and friends had both for them individually and as a couple.
Dean served his nation honorably as a member of the 291 st Field Artillery Observation Battalion of the United States Army during World War II serving in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He returned from war with a sense of personal peace that characterized his personal relationships throughout his life. After teaching high school and coaching basketball briefly, he became a Farmers Home Administration Supervisor and served farmers and rural communities in Sabine, Concordia, Ouachita, Caldwell and Winn Parishes for over 30 years.
Dean never met a stranger and always had a kind and encouraging word for everyone he knew. His commitment to the welfare of others around him was a hallmark of the way he lived his life truly exemplifying the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Dean had an incredibly positive outlook on life and could always find something good and noble about everyone he met. Dean Hammons met the world with a smile and always put the best interests of others before himself. He honored God, his nation, his family and himself with an exemplary life and brought happiness to all those that he encountered along life's journey.
Our earthly loss is a heavenly and eternal gain. Dean has left the world that he entered a much better place.
The integrity of the upright guides them...
Righteousness delivers from death...
The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them...
The righteousness of the upright delivers them...
The righteous man is rescued from trouble...
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices...
Through the blessing of the upright, a city is exalted...
A man of understanding holds his tongue...
A trustworthy man keeps a secret...
A kind man benefits himself...
He who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward...
The truly righteous man attains life...
The Lord delights in those whose ways are blameless...
The family wishes to thank the staff at Merrill Gardens and Odyssey Health Care as well as Dr. Jimmy Moss, Dr. Alan Grosbach, Dr. David Price and Dr. Mike Fleming for the loving care that they provided.

TOMMY GLYNN ROBERTS
Gill First Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Oct. 7, 1957 - May 16, 2005
Funeral services for Tommy Glynn "Stone Cold" Roberts, age 47, of Rayville, formerly of Crowville, will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA.
He was born in Winnsboro on Oct. 7, 1957 and passed from this life on Monday, May 16, 2005 in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was a member of Lamar Baptist Church near Crowville and was a graduate of Crowville High School. At the time of his death he was warehouse supervisor at Richland Farm Supply in Rayville. Tom Glynn loved life, his friends, and his family; especially his three girls. He was a father, brother, son, husband, and a true full hearted friend to so many people of diverse backgrounds. His number one passion in life among all of his other passions, was his Harley Davidson and the many, many friends that rode with him as if he was "a shepherd leading his flock".
Because of his tender heart and his warm and inviting smile, Tommy Glynn became a part of so many different families during his life. He was truly the kind of person who would "give you the shirt off of his back".
He is survived by his three daughters: Mandy Gibson and husband Nick, Shaina Roberts and Katelyn Roberts, and a granddaughter, Rylee Gibson and the children's mother, Michele Roberts all of Rayville. He is also survived by his mother and step-dad, Sadie Moore Mays and J. D. "Sonny" Mays; brother, Gene and wife, Deidra Roberts all of Crowville; two sisters, Robin Roberts Vinson and husband, David of Newellton, Stacy Roberts Russell and husband, David of Liddieville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chip Hixon, Edward Greer, Mike Lewis, Jimmy McDonald, Rusty Peters, Guy Smith, Gordon Upton, and Jimmy Ward.
Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Roberts, Mark Roberts and the employees of Richland Farm Supply.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Tommy Glynn "Stone Cold", you will never be forgotten.
As he would say, "Now that's what I'm talking about!"

MR. THOMAS R. "TOMMY" TOLAR
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas R. "Tommy" Tolar, 73, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday May 18, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Tolar was born in Chatham, Louisiana and was preceded in death by his parents Ruth Edwards Tolar and Murphy Tolar, Sr.; two brothers Murphy Tolar, Jr and Charles Tolar and nephew Shane Tolar.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joyce Wilkes Tolar, two sons, Lane Thomas Tolar and wife Lisa of Friendswood, Texas and Larry Raymond Tolar of West Monroe, LA; two grandchildren Brandis Lawton Tolar and Trevor Raymond Tolar both of West Monroe, LA and one great granddaughter Courtney Romero of West Monroe, LA; sister Mary Nell Buxton and husband John T. of Zachary, LA; four brothers, Jimmy Tolar and wife Helen of Caney Lake, LA, Donnie and wife Donna of Bastrop, LA, Ricky and wife Rhonda of Haughton, LA, Freddie and wife Becky of Chatham, LA.
Tommy was employed as an Engineering Materials Specialist with the Louisiana State Highway Department for 33 years. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
Tommy loved life. He was an avid blue grass fan and enjoyed camping with his friends and family. He was a long time fan of the Lady Techsters. He enjoyed researching his families' genealogy.
He was especially fond of gardening. Raising watermelons was his specialty. "Popsy" was particularly proud of his grandchildren. One of his favorite things to do was provide ice cream sandwiches to his beloved great-granddaughter Courtney. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday May 18, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe.

Charles Junior Almond, 29
FOREST — Charles Junior Almond, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Mary Mae Atkinson, 75
BASTROP — Mary Mae Atkinson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

Frank Jacob Fitt Sr., 51
LAKE ST. JOHN — Frank Jacob Fitt Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Esther James, 66
Esther James of Monroe, a retired pants factory employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruben B. Lane, 75
GRAYSON — Ruben B. Lane, a retired employee of Texas Gas Transmission Corp. and an employee of the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Grayson Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services at the church. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mamie Lee Morris, 98
EROS — Mamie Lee Morris, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ida L. Prince, 89
TALLULAH — Ida L. Prince, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Annie Laura Roach, 89
WISNER — Annie Laura Roach, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Maury Taylor, 82
ST. JOSEPH — James Maury Taylor, a retired directional driller, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Legion Cemetery, Newellton.

Thomas R. Tolar, 73
Thomas R. "Tommy" Tolar of West Monroe, a retired engineering technician for the Louisiana Department of Transportation, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Leigh Ann White, 23
DOWNSVILLE — Leigh Ann White, a student, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church Worship Center, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert Boyd White, 79
Robert Boyd White of West Monroe, an appliance repairman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Alexander, James K. Sr.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg.
Ambers, Alice Louise: 2 p.m. today, Rayville Civic Center, Rayville.
Canady, Mildred Elaine: 2 p.m. today, The Chapel of Parkview Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Evans, Joseph Allen: 2 p.m. today, Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin.
Smith, Eula Mae: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Tilton, Georgia Lee: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

MRS. MAMIE LEE PATTERSON MORRIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Lee Patterson Morris, 98, of Eros, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday May 20, 2005 at the Clark Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Herman Savoie and Dr. James Parker officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mrs. Morris died on May 17, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Mrs. Morris was a member of the Clark Springs Baptist Church. She was a horse woman, and she was an inspiration to anyone she met.
Survivors include her son; Earl Farmer, grandchildren; Ken Farmer and wife Diane, Janis Byrd and husband Gerald, Janie Taylor and husband Bobby, great grandchildren; Kenny Farmer, Laurie Farmer Caston, Bonnie Farmer Hay, Melinda Byrd, James Byrd, and Jenna Rae Taylor, nine great-great grandchildren; sister; Bessie Albritton, special friends, Elsie Roberts, Dorothy Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.
Grandsons and Roy Lively will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday May 19, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Clark Springs Baptist Church Building Fund.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses at Glenwood Hospital ICU Department, and special thanks to Dr. Duke McHugh, Dr. William Ferguson, and Dr. Ron Hammett.

MRS. JEAN T. NICHOLS
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean T. Nichols, 79, of Delhi, LA will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Dunn Baptist Church.
Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. and Rev. Eddie Fuller will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Mrs. Nichols died on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery in Georgiana, Alabama.
Mrs. Nichols was a former long time resident of Georgiana, Alabama where she was a graduate of Georgiana High School. She attended the Oak Grove Methodist Church in Georgiana until 1998 and Dunn Baptist Church in Dunn, LA from 1998 until her death. Any planned memorials may be made to the Dunn Baptist Church, Young at Heart Fund or to the charity of one's choice.
She is preceded in death by her husband; James Wesley Nichols, a son; Ronnie Nichols, a grandson; Tim Haman, her parents; Herman Thompson and Carrie Ledlow Thompson and by two siblings; Maurice Thompson and Thelma Crook.
She is survived by her son, Jim Nichols and wife Gwen of St. Joseph, LA, three grandsons; David Haman and his wife, Margaret Ann of Swartz, LA, Jeff Nichols and his wife, Jennifer of West Monroe, LA, and Brian Nichols and his wife, LeAnn of Macon, GA and a grandaughter, Susie Nichols of Macon, GA and by seven great grandchildren; Anna Kate Haman, Austin Haman, Mason Nichols, Madison Lynn Nichols, Heather Nichols, Morgan Nichols and Chloe Reese Nichols. Pallbearers will be David Haman , Jeff Nichols, John Thomas, Troy Thomas, James Rich and Milton Linder.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. ANNIE LAURA HANKS ROACH
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for Annie Laura Hanks Roach, 89, of Wisner, LA will be held Friday, May 20, 2005 at 10:00 AM in Wisner United Methodist Church with Rev. Frances Guy officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
She was born to the union of Giles Richmond and Mary Edith Young Hanks on July 6, 1915 in Jonesville, LA and passed from this life Monday, May 16, 2005 at Pleasant Valley Living Center in Little Rock, AR.
Mrs. Roach was a graduate of Gilbert High School and married David "Bubba" Roach, Jr. on Dec. 21, 1949. She was a member of Wisner United Methodist Church and was a past member of Gilbert United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her eight siblings; Audrey Webb, Bud Hanks, Helen Sims, Edith Isgett, Beatrice Bradley, Lila Smith, Thelma Anding and Freda Collier.
She is survived by her two children; David Giles Roach and wife Vivian of Oxford, MS, Ginger R. Majewski and husband Mark of Little Rock, AR; three sisters-in-law; Dorothy Roach of Wisner, Joyce Jackson of Little Rock, AR and Neely Roach of Wisner and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home.

MR. ARCHIE ABLE "PETE" ROBERTSON, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Archie Able "Pete" Robertson will be 10:00 AM on Friday, May 20, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. John E. Dallalio. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Robertson was born on September 23, 1923 and passed away on May 18, 2005.
He was preceded in death by a daughter: Margaret Ann Robertson.
He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Robertson, daughter: Carolyn Morris, sons; Archie A. Robertson, Jr. and Larry Longstreath, and his "special" canine friend, Bruno.
Pallbearers will be Russell Takewell, Edward Takewell, Rocky Tharpe, Mike Bee, Chuck Morris and Russell Shannon.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

John Elbert Berry, 79
WISNER — John Elbert Berry, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Lee Carl Chatman, 52
Lee Carl Chatman of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Curtis R. Coleman, 17
WINNSBORO — Curtis R. Coleman, a student, died May 12. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert.

Marshal Compton, 79
Marshal Compton of West Monroe, owner and operator of Compton Signs, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville.

Dorothy Ann Corr, 56
LONGWOOD, Fla. — Dorothy Ann Corr, a homemaker formerly of Oak Grove, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rosary services are 7 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Aline Crawford, 79
Aline Crawford of Monroe, a retired Riverwood employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Jennie Mildred Dove, 92
BASTROP — Jennie Mildred Dove, a homemaker, died May 14. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Larry K. Hedin, 62
Larry K. Hedin of Monroe, a retired Xerox employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Dorothy H. Holloway, 50
DALLAS, Texas — Dorothy Hendrix Holloway, a homemaker formerly of Bear Lake, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church, Warden. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Glace M. Holmes, infant
Glace Marie Holmes of Monroe, the infant daughter of Crystal Holmes and Brandon Collins, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Dorothy A. Jackson, 46
WINNSBORO — Dorothy A. Jackson, a dietitian, died May 13. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Cemetery.

Esther James, 66
Esther James of Monroe, a product packer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery.

John Arthur Jones, 62
GRAMBLING — John Arthur Jones died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict de Moor Catholic Church, Grambling. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Family hour is 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Grambling Memorial Cemetery.

John C.F. Kennedy, 80
GHEENS — John Charles Freeman Kennedy, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Thomas Langston, 62
Thomas Langston of Monroe, a security guard, died May 13. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Mary M. Mash, 79
Mary M. Mash of Monroe died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lee Andrew McCoy Jr., 56
VIDALIA — Lee Andrew McCoy Jr., retired from the Army, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lucille Nelson, 92
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Lucille Nelson, a homemaker, formerly of Tallulah, died May 12. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Jean T. Nichols, 79
DELHI — Jean T. Nichols, a florist, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Dunn Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery, Georgiana, Ala.

Mary Louise Quinn, 78
LANCASTER, Calif. — Mary Louise Quinn, a retired babysitter, formerly of Vidalia, died May 12. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Sharon S. White, 46
OMAHA, Neb. — Sharon S. White, a homemaker, formerly of Vidalia, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Previously Acknowledged
Almond, Charles Junior: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Atkinson, Mary Mae: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Prince, Ida L.: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Taylor, James Maury: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Newellton.

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

MRS. MYRTLE HELTON BRADDOCK
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Myrtle Helton Braddock, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday May 21, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe.
Mrs. Braddock died on May 18, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a faithful member to the First Baptist Church in West Monroe.
Mrs. Braddock is preceded in death by her husband, A.A. Braddock; her parents and two sisters.
Survivors include her son, Alton Braddock and his wife Dianne of West Monroe; two grandchildren, Randy Braddock and his wife Lori of Ruston and Karen McElroy and her husband Bob of Houston, TX; five great grandchildren and a special cousin, Howard Strebeck.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday May 20, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home
Pallbearers will be the past and present employees of the Department of Transportation and Development.
The Family extends a special thanks to Jarvis Campbell and the staff at Rosemont Assisted Living for their two years of special care.

LENA J. CASTON
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Lena J. Caston, age 87, of Oak Grove, LA, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Goodwill Baptist Church Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Jimbo Herring officiating. Interment will be in Redwing Cemetery Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Caston was born August 23, 1917 and passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Carroll Nursing Home Oak Grove, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Warren G. Caston; son-in-law: Donald Demas; father: John Wesley Donohue; mother: Sarah Ethel Donohue; two brothers: Dewey Donohue and Okley Donohue.
Survivors include: her two daughters: Yvonne "Bonnie" Demas, Hammond, Indiana, Sherry Lingo, Oak Grove, Louisiana; son-in-law: Mike Lingo; two granddaughters: Debra Mangerson, Hammond, Indiana, Jill Arnold, Remington, Indiana; two great granchildren: Brianna Mangerson, Hammond, Indiana, Bret Arnold, Remington, Indiana; brother: Erie Donohue, Oak Grove, Louisiana; sister: Lexie White, Pioneer, Louisiana.
Pallbearers will be Josh Ratliff, John White, Jimmy Lay, Chris Elms, Paul Ratliff, and Richard Shelton.
Family will receive friends at the church until time of service.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

ROBBIE DENTON
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Robbie Denton, 93, of Farmerville will be Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry White officiating. Interment will be at Union Grove Cemetery in Lillie, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Miss Denton, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005. She was a member of Farmerville Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Bertha Denton and two brothers, J. A. Denton and Travis Denton.
Survivors include one brother, Merle Denton of Bastrop; two sisters, Tiny Walker of West Monroe and Melba Justice of Farmerville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Brad Farrington, Corey Denton, Bryan Whittington, Calvin Hollis, Kevin Denton and Robbie Williams.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Farrar Funeral Home.

MR. LARRY KEITH HEDIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Larry Keith Hedin, 62 will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 21, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Father Mike Haney. Interment will be at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mr. Hedin was born March 22, 1943 and passed away, Tuesday, May 17, 2005. He was a retired technical repairman for Xerox corporation and a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Oscar and Leona Hedin of Twin Valley, MN; sister: Phyllis Thompson, and brothers: Jerome Hedin and Ronald Hedin of Twin Valley, MN.
Mr. Hedin is survived by daughters: Penny Branch and husband Randy of West Monroe, LA, Jennifer Strattan and husband Mike of West Monroe; Sisters: Lorraine Bohasact of Morehead, MN, Lois Lockhart of Moorhead, MN, Gloria Bryan and husband Bob of Savannah, TN and Judy Baxter of Lakeland TN, grandchildren: John Michael, Randy Jo, Kristi, Mike, and Kacee.
Pallbearers will be Dan McCurry, Ken McNeely, Ralph Thomas, Chris Rightsell, Bob Crews and Travis Henderson.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

MR. WILBUR S. HILL, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Wilbur S. Hill, Sr., 89 of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Saturday May 21, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Woody Rimes and Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Burial will follow at Head Cemetery, West Monroe, LA , under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Hill was born January 19, 1916 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away May 19, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Hill was owner and operator of Hill's Garage for over 45 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Hill was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Edna Hill, a daughter, Kathleen Hill, a grandson, Christopher Robert Hill, and a great grandchild, Hope Stroaubb.
Mr. Hill is survived by his wife, Lois Hill; four children: David Hill and wife Jannie, Betty Hill, Stanley Hill and wife Barbara, Linda Cary; two brothers: Allen Hill and Donnie Hill, two sisters: Carol Sturgeon and Norma Swartz; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be James Baker, Jonathan Jones, Jimmy Aldridge, John Martin Jr., Willie Hair and Jamie Hair.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MICHAEL WESLEY HOOD
Raleigh, NC.
Michael was born May 1, 1970 in Monroe, LA and died May 18, 2005 in Raleigh, NC.
He is survived by wife, Lori of Raleigh, NC. His father and step-mother, Billy and Jean Hood of Farmerville, LA, and his mother and stepfather, Betsy and Johnny Hartley of West Paducah, KY., a sister Allison Thomas of North Richland Hills, TX, and a nephew, Jackson Thomas, also, of North Richland Hills, TX. as well as friends in both West Monroe and Raleigh.
It was Michael's desire to be cremated and the ashes will be buried in the family burial plot in Vicksburg, MS.
A memorial service is planned at a later date at Franklin Street Baptist Church in Farmerville.

LEE ROY ODENBAUGH
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Lee Roy Odenbaugh, age 73, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, May 20, 2005 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Dr. Vic Carter and Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Odenbaugh, a resident of Bastrop, passed away at his residence Wednesday, May 18, 2005.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home.
Mr. Odenbaugh was a retired employee of International Paper Company with over 40 years of service. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bastop. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and enjoyed the outdoors and raising cattle.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen Odenbaugh; children: Joyce Haney and husband Ray of Russellville, AR, Karen Odom and husband Phillip of Monroe, and Roy Odenbaugh of Tuckerman, AR; brothers, Bert Odenbaugh and Floyd Odenbaugh, both of Jonesboro; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Irl Odenbaugh and Linnie Perdue Odenbaugh; sister, Irlene Lahman, Billie Jean Hassler, and Ruby Alexander.
Pallbearers will be Cliff Haney, Colby Green, John Odom, Chris Harris, Justin Smedley, Floyd Carney, Huey Evans and Howard Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Lyon, Dr. Brent McDonald, Dr. John Lipka, Dr. Barry Weinberger and Dr. Gazi Zibari.

MRS. LONNIE S. THARPE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lonnie S. Tharpe, 81 will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Lindle Stewart. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. Tharpe was born May 12, 1924 and passed away, Thursday May 19, 2005.
Mrs. Tharpe is survived by her husband: John B. Tharpe of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. She loved her family and animals. She loved all children as her own even though she had none of her own.
Pallbearers will be Todd DeVille, Mikel DeVille, Drew Rymill, David Patterson, Russell Takewell, and Shane Crawford.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Sanderson, Michael Tharpe, and Don DeVille.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

Gladys T. Boyd, 89
RUSTON — Gladys T. Boyd, a custodian, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miracle Temple, Ruston. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Ebeneezer Cemetery, Ruston.

Nellie Mae Brumley, 77
MONTGOMERY — Nellie Mae Brumley, a postmaster, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Montgomery. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Verda, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Lena J. Caston, 87
OAK GROVE — Lena J. Caston, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Goodwill Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is Saturday at the church until services begin. Burial will be at Redwing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Fredia Gooden, 53
Fredia Gooden of Monroe, a teacher's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dennis J. 'Joe' Hewitt, 42
Dennis J. "Joe" Hewitt of West Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frank James Sr., 61
SONDHEIMER — Frank James Sr., a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at East Carroll Baptist Center. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Lee Edward Jones, 90
BASKIN — Lee Edward "Deacon" Jones, a retired farmer and heavy equipment operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery, near Baskin.

Annie Bailey Leaphart, 81
HAUGHTON — Annie Laura Bailey Leaphart, formerly of Arcadia, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Haughton.

Dorothy Ann Lee, 51
CLAYTON — Dorothy Ann Lee, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in California at a later date.

Joe Lodge, 67
HOMER — Joe Lodge, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James McGee, 69
CLAYTON — James McGee, a laborer, died May 13. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Clayton Garden of Rest Cemetery, Clayton, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James C. Montgomery, 70
WINNSBORO — James Clayton Montgomery, a retired roofer, died May 10. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mamie P. Morris, 98
EROS — Mamie Lee Patterson Morris, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Clark Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dewey Patrick, 85
DELHI — Dewey Patrick, a retired businessman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

William Henry Pevytoe, 71
BASTROP — William "Nook" Henry Pevytoe, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at McGaha Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Archie Able Robertson, 81
Archie Able "Pete" Robertson of Monroe, a pest control exterminator, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Timothy T. Robinson, 36
BASTROP — Timothy T. Robinson died May 14. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ben Rogers, 69
OAKLAND, Calif. — Ben Rogers, a Realtor, formerly of Rayville, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Curtis Schrock, 70
ODESSA, Texas — Curtis Schrock, a plumber, formerly of Oak Grove, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

James E. Simmons, 62
James Edward "Jim" Simmons of Monroe, an electronics technician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, and from 11 a.m. until services Monday at the church. Burial will be at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.

Bridgette L. Square, 25
Bridgette Lashae Square of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyers Chapel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously Acknowledged
Berry, John Elbert: 2 p.m. today, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.
Coleman, Curtis R.: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Corr, Dorothy Ann: 2 p.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove.
Dove, Jennie Mildred: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Holloway, Dorothy Hendrix: 1 p.m. Saturday, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden.
Jackson, Dorothy A.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
James, Esther: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jones, John Arthur: changed to 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Benedict de Black Catholic Church, Grambling.
Langston, Thomas: 2 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Marsh, Mary M.: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Nelson, Lucille: 11 a.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Nichols, Jean T.: 11 a.m. today, Dunn Baptist Church, Delhi.
Taylor, James Maury: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Newellton.

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

MRS. WILLIE WOMACK CLARK
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Willie Womack Clark, 85, of Hebert will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 21, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Robert Myatt and Rev. Howard Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery.
Mrs. Clark was born in Hebert on July 24, 1919 to the union of Wayne and Eliza Hebert Womack and died Thursday, May 19, 2005 at her residence in Hebert.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Clark, Sr. of Hebert, her son and daughter- in-law, Annette and Kirby McGuffee of Riverton, her grandchildren; Roy Clark III, Barbara Hall and her husband, Brian, Jennifer Fuller and her husband, Jimbo, Billie Reid and her husband, Autry, Tyler Ann McGuffee and Mattie K. McGuffee, her great-grandchildren; Jess Hall, Annie Hall, Hilary Reid, Heather Reid, Hope Reid, Kevin Fuller, and his wife, Jessi, Justin Fuller and his wife, Sarie, Jeff Fuller and Sarah Fuller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Lonnie Womack and Johnnie Ray Womack and her sisters, Fannie Hoggatt, Grace Brockner, Elise Womack and Vertie Chadwick.
Pallbearers will be Brian Hall, Autry Reid, Jimbo Fuller, Kevin Fuller, Jess Hall and Shane Hart.
Honorary pallbearers are LeeRoy Clark III, Jeff Fuller, Lelon Kenney and Rusty Davis.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Southern Care Hospice, Celia Minor and Personal Care Services.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Hebert Cemetery, Debbie Mullenix, 442 Hwy 848, Columbia, LA. 71418.

MRS. THELMA MARIE GARRETT
Ellis Funeral Home - Midland, Texas
Mrs. Thelma Marie Garrett went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2005 in Midland, Texas.
She was born May 6, 1930 in Mangham, Louisiana to Gordon and Vivian Longkabel. On January 28, 1950 she married James O. Garrett in Natchez, Mississippi. Their lives together followed many paths from Louisiana to Texas.
Marie worked as a hairdresser. She later went to school to become a LVN and worked in various nursing homes and physicians offices. Her hobby was creating ceramic figures. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Alamo Heights Baptist Church.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
She is survived by her husband James O. Garrett of Midland, TX; one son; James Garrett of Midland, TX, one daughter; Dianne Willeford and husband Richard of Mineola, TX, three grandchildren; Judd Garrett and wife Noel of Ft. Worth, TX, Bill Neal of Kermit, TX and Sandy Bingham of California, one great-grandchild and her sister; Anita Tempalski.
Marie's sparkling and mischievous blue eyes and her kind and loving spirit will be missed by all that knew her.
Marie's family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Trinity Haven Nursing Home, and the fourth floor Medical, third floor Surgical and the Emergency Department at Midland Memorial Hospital. Also a special thank you to Dr.'s Robert Vogel, Russell Sawyer, Raj Patel and Steve Rae; your gracious and loving care was truly appreciated.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment were followed at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland. Arrangements were under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas 432-683-5555.
Pallbearers were Judd Garrett, Bill Neal, Kenneth Tidwell, Jerry Carruth, and Dean Cope.
Memorials may be directed in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association or Alamo Heights Baptist Churc

MR. J. LEO GREGORY
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Services for J. Leo Gregory, 83, of Columbia will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday May 23, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jay Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Gregory was born in Columbia on January 27, 1922 to the union of Sebron and Onie Railey Gregory and died Friday, May 20, 2005 at the North Monroe Medical Center in Monroe. He was a retired welder with the Welder's and Steamfitter's Local Union #659. He attended La. Tech University in Ruston. He also attended Grayson Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #164. Survivors include his wife, Ezelle Caskey Gregory of Columbia, his son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Sherry Gregory of Columbia, his step-son, James Roy Mixon and his wife, Margaret of Jena, his daughters and sons-in-law, Gale and Cagle Thomas of Vidalia and Lesa and John McKeithen of Grayson, his step-daughter, Anita Pierce of Natchitoches, his brother, Garland Gregory of Ruston, his sister, Claudine Risdel of West Monroe, his grandchildren, Bryan Lowery, Jessie Lowery, Chad Gregory, Cree Gregory, Danielle Gregory, Ryan Thomas, Will Thomas, Diane McKeithen and Jeff McKeithen, and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Daniel Leo Gregory, his brothers, Harmon Gregory, Bink Gregory, and S.A. Gregory and his sisters, Beatrice Miller and Bernice McClanahan. Pallbearers will be James Roy Mixon, Ricky Ratcliff, Cagle Thomas, John McKeithen, Ryan Thomas and Will Thomas. Visitation will be on Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Monday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

MR. JOE DAVID HINES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Joe D. Hines, 95, of West Monroe, LA will be held in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. Officiating the service will be Rev. Ron Flurry. Interment will follow in New Salem Cemetery.
Mr. Hines entered into rest on May 20, 2005 at the Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. Mr. Hines was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his son, Bobby Hines and wife JoAnn, daughter, Betty Henson, brother, Curtis Hines, sisters, Ollie Hinton and Gladys Harris, two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Saturday from 11:00 A.M until service time.

MICHAEL WESLEY HOOD
Raleigh, NC. - Michael was born May 1, 1970 in Monroe, LA and died May 18, 2005 in Raleigh, NC.
He is survived by wife, Lori of Raleigh, NC. His father and step-mother, Billy and Jean Hood of Farmerville, LA, and his mother and stepfather, Betsy and Johnny Hartley of West Paducah, KY., a sister Allison Thomas of North Richland Hills, TX, and a nephew, Jackson Thomas, also, of North Richland Hills, TX. as well as friends in both West Monroe and Raleigh. It was Michael's desire to be cremated and the ashes will be buried in the family burial plot in Vicksburg, MS.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday May 24, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Franklin Street Baptist Church in Farmerville.

MR. DEWEY VICTOR "RED" PATRICK
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, Louisiana
Funeral services for Dewey Victor "Red" Patrick, 85, of Delhi will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, May 22, 2005 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Brother Wilfred Burgess of the Delhi Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in the Epps Community Cemetery in Epps.
Visitation will be held from 5-9PM Saturday at Cox Funeral Home.
Mr. Patrick died Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi.
He was a native of Puckett, Mississippi.
Mr. Patrick was a veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific as part of the US Army's Company A 637th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was also a local business owner.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Victor Patrick and Mary Jane Kennedy Patrick, four brothers, George David Patrick and his wife Evelyn, Hilton "Judge" Patrick and Leitis Patrick and his wife Christine and Edgar Patrick, a sister, Marletta Patrick and a brother-in-law J. W. Copes.
He is survived by his wife of fifty eight years, Geneva Crisp Patrick of Delhi, a son Dewey T. Patrick and his wife Bonnie of Bastrop, LA ; a daughter Judy Willis and her husband, Mike from Delhi; grandchildren, Dana Gilley and her husband Phillip of Springdale, AR, Christie Cook and her husband Greg of Wesson, MS, Robert Patrick and his wife Janie of Springdale, AR, Amanda Tatum and her husband Lawrence of Monroe, LA and Michael Willis II of Delhi, LA; great grandchildren, Savannah, Caroline and Evangeline Cook of Wesson, MS, Makenzi Patrick of Springdale, AR and Emma Tatum of Monroe, LA.; one brother, Leotis Patrick and his wife Sue of Lake Village, AR, one sister Janet Copes of Epps, LA, a sister-in-law Myrtle Patrick of Delhi, LA and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Copes, Larry Copes, Mike Copes, Greg Cook, Allen Patrick and Jerry Wayne Patrick.
Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Delhi Church of Christ.
The family wishes to express a very special thanks to doctors Corey Albritton and Clayton Coon and the staff of the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi.
Thank you for the love and special attention that was shown to our loved one.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. JAMES EDWARD SIMMONS
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. James Edward Simmons, age 62, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Loch Arbor Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Myrick and Rev. Lynn Townsend officiating. Interment will be at the Loch Arbor Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, May 22, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop and at Loch Arbor Baptist Church on Monday, May 23, 2005, beginning at 11:00 AM until time of services.
Jim was born on November 13, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Meadowview Health Center in Minden, Louisiana. Jim was preceded in death by his father; Kenneth Arthur Simmons, brother; John Simmons and a sister, Judy Gibson.
Jim was a member of the Loch Arbor Baptist Church, a Ham Radio Operator with call signal WD5CBS, and an electronics technician. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Jim is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Patricia Rodgers Simmons of Monroe, four sons; Charles Simmons and wife Shelley of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Danny Simmons and wife Deborah of Jackson, Michigan, Tim Simmons and wife Theresa of Monroe, and Corey Simmons of Monroe, two daughters; Suzanne Hewitt and husband Jim of Monroe, and Holly Simmons of Monroe, his mother; Cecelia Valenzano of Woodland, California, a sister; Jeanne Simmons, of Woodland, California, twelve grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers are, Wirt Rodgers, Don Williams, Lawrence Rodgers, Corey Simmons, Ryan Williams, and Garland Nugent.
For those who wish memorials may be made to the Youth Fund at the Loch Arbor Baptist Church, 3960 Hwy 139, Monroe, Louisiana 71203.

BENNY B. TAYLOR, JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Benny B. Taylor, Jr. , 35, of Winnsboro, LA, will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, with Bro. Josh Eubanks officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Benny was born December 9, 1969, in West Monroe, La and passed away May 19, 2005, in West Monroe, La.
Benny was a very special person, devoted to his parents. He had a great love for animals and was an avid collector and loved fishing. Benny will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Survivors are his mother and step-father: Janice Shrader and Julius Shrader; brother: John Taylor and wife Ginger; nephew: Luke Taylor; niece: Faith Elaine Taylor; grandparents: Christine Gaskin and the late George A. Gaskin, Alice Shrader and the late Eliot Shrader, and Mavoline and Huey Wheelis; aunts and uncles: Teresa Wilson, Nikki Flowers & husband Larry. George Gaskin and wife Patti; great uncle and aunt Willis & Flo Gaskin; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Larry Flowers, Cade Flowers, Ronnie Hamilton, Morgan Herring, George Gaskin and Kyle Townsend. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MR. CLAUDE BENJAMIN WILLIAMS
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, Louisiana
Claude Benjamin Williams, 21, of Rayville formerly of Delhi peacefully and graciously made his home in heaven on May 19, 2005 at 11:10 AM. He triumphed through a lengthy and terminal illness due to a rare cancer known as rhabdomyosarcoma. Claude graduated from Riverfield Academy in May 2002 and resided in Rayville, LA. He demonstrated the courage and strength of a mature man at least twice his age. Claude Williams protected, respected and loved his mother, Kathy Williams with a dedication unknown to most. His strength and endurance surpassed all boundaries. A special heart felt thank you is extended to the nurses and doctors at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Patients Choice Hospice and for the support and compassion of the Delhi Hospital employees as well as his numerous friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Dr. Marcus Murphy and Bro. Lavelle Spillers will officiate. Interment will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Claude is preceded in death by his father, Roddy Williams, a brother, Robert Williams, his paternal grandparents, R.C. and Ruth Williams and his maternal great-grandfather, Ervin Williams.
He is survived by his mother, Kathy Williams of Delhi, LA, two brothers; Roger Williams and his wife Amy of Delhi and Charles Williams and his wife Sandy of Tennessee, his maternal grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. W.B. (Paw Paw Dub and Maw Maw Pete) Sumner of Delhi, his maternal great-grandmother, Emma Sumner of Delhi and a close friend-love of his life, Marcie Rae Stevens of Wisner, LA.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Williams, Chad Nelson, Ronnie Lezear, Shawn Sammons, Ryan Mathews and Jamie Perry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Monroe, Donnie Monroe, Nathan "Scooter Medlin, Jason Croft, Myles Stevens, Justin Perry, Brad Eldridge and Jed Dixon.
Any planned memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. EDDIE LEE WOOD, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mr. Eddie Lee Wood, Sr., 76, of Monroe, will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 21, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Wood, a retired welder and WWII Army Air Corps veteran, was born May 24, 1928, in Morehouse Parish and died May 19, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church, American Legion Post 201, Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, Western Star Lodge #24 F&AM, Barak Shrine Temple, and Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 659.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Viola Wood; father, Elton T. Wood, Sr.; and brother, Calvin Wood.
Survivors include his wife, Betty C. Wood, sons; Eddie Lee Wood, Jr. and wife Pat and Buddy Wood and Darlene, daughters; Debbie Wood and Tammy; adopted sons; Pete and Lannie, grandchildren; Chad Wood, Brad Wood and Stephanie, Jessica and Trey Reese, Polly Pritchard, and Walker and Leah Wood, great-grandchildren; Savanna Reese, Carley Wood, Rylie Wood, Cooper Reese, and Brooke Wood, sister; Alice Munn and husband Byron, brothers; Elton Wood, and Floyd Wood and wife Ida, sister-in-law; Louise Wood, numerous nieces and nephews; and special extended family, Susan and Marshall Hill.
Honorary pallbearers will be Newton Sanson, Paul Hemphill, Don Deville, Tommy Price, Pat Young, and Charles Wood.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Owen Meyers and Terri, the nurses in TICU at St. Francis, Glenda Powdrill, Beth Hays, Lisa, Kelli, Tiffany, and Stephanie.
Memorials may be made to New Light Baptist Church Building Fund.

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

MADISON RENE JACKSON BAGBY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
(Died May 20, 2005)
Graveside services for Madison Rene Jackson Bagby, the infant daughter of Christina Jackson and Ollie Bagby, will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday, May 22, 2005 at the Pine Grove South Cemetery on the Old Monroe Road under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Steve Speer.
Madison is survived by her parents; her grandparents, Todd and Sherri Jackson, Dewayne and Barbara Bagby and Curtis and Sharon Williams all of Bastrop, LA; great grandparents, Don and Carolyn Ray of Farmerville, LA, Carroll Myers of Monroe, LA, Billy and Lynn Brown of West Monroe, LA, Charles and Marie Ray of Bastrop, LA, Bill and Ginny Bagby of Monroe, LA and Pat Rainwater of Bastrop, LA; Three Aunts, Brittany Jackson, Kaitlyn Jackson, Stacy Bagby and One Uncle, Michael Milstead all of Bastrop, LA. She also leaves behind many great aunts, great uncles and cousins.

BEULAH W. BLACKWELL
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Beulah W. Blackwell, age 97 of Hebert will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2005 from the Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jack McKeithen and Rev. Don Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery in Hebert.
Mrs. Blackwell was born on June 4, 1907 in Clarks, LA, to the union of Johnnie and Minnie Mckeithen Whittington and died Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. She had been a resident of the Haven Nursing Center for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, J. D. Blackwell, Sr., and her daughter, Olean B. Kelly. Survivors include her son: J. D. Blackwell, Jr. and his wife: Margaret of Downsville; her daughters and sons-in-law: Alma Maxwell and Wayne Berthlot of Geismar, Mackie and Willie Duchesne of Hebert and Joy and Carey Etier of Hebert; sixteen grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Steve Blackwell, Timmie Blackwell, Scott Maxwell, Jeff Duchesne, Kevin Murphy and Bobby Blackwell. Honorary pallbearers are Diece Kelly, Carey Etier, Willie Duchesne, Wayne Berthelot and Sheriff Steve May

BOBBIE LEE BRADSHAW
Hixson Funeral Home - Leesville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Lee Bradshaw will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2005 in the First Baptist Church in Leesville, with the Rev's: David Lee Bradshaw Sr. and Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at 10:30 AM Monday, May 23, 2005 in the Archibald Cemetery in Archibald, LA, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Mrs. Bradshaw, 79, of Leesville, died Thursday, May 19, 2005 at her residence in Leesville.
She was a native of Alto, LA, a longtime resident of the Leesville/Vernon Parish area, a longtime member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church and had been a faithful companion and partner, with her husband, Rev. E. J. Bradshaw since 1950 in the ministry.
Mrs. Bradshaw was preceded in death by her parents, Waldo and Myrtis Miller Regan, brother, J. T. Regan and sister, Katherine Johnson.
She is survived by her husband of over 59 years, Rev. E. J. Bradshaw Sr. Leesville, LA; three sons and daughters-in-law: Julius Bradshaw Jr. Beaumont, TX, Jerome and Francis Bradshaw Huntington Mills, PA, David Lee and Andrea Bradshaw Sr. Corinth, TX; brother and sister-in-law: Jerry and Thelma Roberts Archibald, LA; sister: Pauline Johnson Rayville, LA; three granddaughters, two grandsons, three great-granddaughters and four great-grandsons, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of loving friends.
Family request that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, St. Judes Hospital or to your favorite Charity. Visitation will 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon Sunday and after 2:00 PM to service time Sunday, at the church.

J. LEO GREGORY
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for J. Leo Gregory, age 83 of Columbia will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 23, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA, with Rev. Jay Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Gregory was born in Columbia on January 27, 1922 to the union of Sebron and Onie Railey Gregory and died Friday, May 20, 2005 at the North Monroe Medical Center in Monroe. He was a retired welder with the Welder's and Steamfitter's Local Union #659. He attended La. Tech University in Ruston. He also attended Grayson Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #164.
Survivors include his wife: Ezelle Caskey Gregory of Columbia; his son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Sherry Gregory of Columbia; his step-son: James Roy Mixon and his wife: Margaret of Jena; his daughters and sons-in-law: Gail and Cagle Thomas of Vidalia and Lesa and John McKeithen of Grayson; his step-daughter: Anita Pierce of Natchitoches; his brother: Garland Gregory of Ruston; his sister: Claudine Risdel of West Monroe; his grandchildren: Bryan Lowery, Jessie Lowery, Chad Gregory, Cree Gregory, Danielle Gregory, Ryan Thomas, Will Thomas, Diane McKeithen and Jeff McKeithen; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son: Daniel Leo Gregory, his brothers: Harmon Gregory, Bink Gregory and S. A. Gregory and his sisters: Beatrice Miller and Bernice McClanahan.
Pallbearers will be James Roy Mixon, Ricky Ratcliff, Cagle Thomas, John McKeithen, Ryan Thomas and Will Thomas.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Monday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

CECIL WAYNE HOPKINS
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA.
Cecil Wayne Hopkins was born in Buccatunna, Wayne County, Mississippi, on February 1, 1922. He was the youngest of five children born to William and Belle Hopkins.
He died May 20, 2005 at his residence in Newellton, Louisiana. He had been a resident of Tensas Parish for 45 years.
Mr. Hopkins attended the Buccatunna school. He enlisted in the United States Navy following the attack on Pearl Harbor. During his service in the South Pacific theater, he was awarded numerous commendations including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Valor which was given after he repeatedly dove into shark-infested waters to rescue an injured sailor.
He was honorably discharged in 1946 at which time he went to work for Southeastern Oil Company in their Texas and Louisiana oil fields. He married the former Thelma Hoover of St. Joseph in 1951. Mr. Hopkins returned to Tensas Parish in 1961 and engaged in farming. He resided there until his death.
He was universally known to friends and family as "Hoppy". He will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman and hunter who always had a pack of Beagles ready for the hunt.
"Papa" spent his life last years enjoying his two grandchildren, Crawford Lawson Stevens and Caroline Hopkins Stevens. "Papa" was never too tired to toss a baseball or to give a four-wheeler ride.
Mr. Hopkins is survived by his daughter, Cecilia Hopkins Stevens, and his grandchildren Crawford and Caroline, all of Newellton.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Thelma, and by all of his siblings.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, May 23, 2005 at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday, Louisiana.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton.
Pallbearers are his nephews: Stephen Hoover and Ken Burnette of Ferriday, Louisiana; Dale Hoover, Gary Hoover, Shane Debnam, and Scott Frick of West Monroe, Louisiana; and Vaughn Harrington of Petal, Mississippi.
Honorary pallbearers are Charlie Colvin, Gene Hawk, Robert Harold, and Ralph Guthrie, all of Newellton.
Memorial donations may be made to The Tensas Parish Volunteer Fire Department or Tensas Academy.

JOHN THOMAS PAYLOR
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Graveside services for John Thomas Paylor will be held at 2:00 PM Monday May 23, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. with Wayne Herring officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Paylor died May 20, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Paylor, brother, Gerald Paylor and mother-in-law, Patricia Perry. Survivors: his beloved wife of 29 years, Debbie Perry Paylor, Son, John Keith Paylor, Sisters, Carolyn Herring and husband, Wayne and Marilyn Bullock, Father-in-law, Keith Perry and wife, Lavenia, sisters-in-law, Felicia Franks and husband, Gary and Sandra Fontenot and husband, Danny, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday May 22, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA and again on Monday May 23, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery from 1:00 PM until service time.

JOHNNY "BUD" SANDERS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Johnny "Bud" Sanders, age 69, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery west of Grayson. Mr. Sanders was born in Caldwell Parish on July 11, 1935 on July 11, 1935 to the union of Jacob Edmond and Mary Ida Henry Sanders and died Saturday, May 21, 2005 at his residence.
He was a retired paint contractor and a member of the Christians Sharing Christ Church in Clarks.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years: Dorothy Oliveaux Sanders of Monroe; his duaghters: Idell Lawrence and Brenda Moncrief both of Monroe; his brothers: Robert Chambless of West Monroe and Vernon Sanders, Sr. of Grayson; his sisters: Margaret Sue Cox of West Monroe and Vertie Lee Meredith of Clarks; his grandchildren: Angela Lawrence, Jason Cannon, Kevin Lawrence and Jimmy Joe Poole, and his great-grandsons: Caleb Poole and Chance Poole.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Hearn, Dennis Sanders, Mack Sanders, Jimmy Joe Poole, Jason Cannon and Eddie James.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dexter Hearn and Bob Kostelka.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Monday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

Suzanne Delaune Hill, 64
FERRIDAY — Suzanne Delaune Hill, a Louisiana Department of Social Services employee, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, Miss. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Jo Nugent, 64
BASTROP — Mary Jo Nugent, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jessica Nicole Plumley, 18
ALEXANDRIA — Jessica Nicole Plumley, the daughter of Timothy and Teresa Plumley, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James Mavin Russell, 85
HENSLEY, Ark. — James Mavin Russell, a schoolteacher and barber, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Benny B. Taylor Jr., 35
WINNSBORO — Benny B. Taylor Jr. died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Previously Acknowledged
Bagby, Madison Rene Jackson: 3:30 p.m. today, Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop.
Birdwell, Annie Catherine: 2 p.m. today, Ajax Cemetery, Natchitoches.
Montgomery, James Clayton: 3 p.m. today, Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Patrick, Dewey Victor "Red": 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Simmons, James Edward "Jim": 2 p.m. Monday, Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tharpe, Lonnie S.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

JESSICA NICOLE PLUMLEY
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Jessica Nicole Plumley, age 18, of Ball, Louisiana will be 10:00 AM Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop with the Rev. Curtis Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jessica was born January 1, 1987 in Bastrop and passed away Saturday May 21, 2005 in Pineville, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Billie "Honey" Sanderson; and great-grandparents, J.P. McKnight, Bill Harger, and Laura Harger.
Surviving Jessica are her parents, Tim and Teresa Plumley of Sterlington; three brothers, T.J. Plumley, Kristopher Plumley, and Nick Plumley all of Sterlington; maternal grandparents, Connie Pipes and husband Nelson Pipes of Collinston, and Lester Harger of Sterlington; paternal grandparents; Hollis Plumley and wife Lorraine Plumley of Monroe, and Basil Sanderson of Mer Rouge;and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews.
Serving as pallbearers are; Less Harger, Scott Plumley, Jason Elee, T.J. Plumley, Kristopher Plumley, and Nick Plumley.
Honorary pallbearers are; Bubba Elee and Jason Johnson.

James Roy Colvin, 71
DUBACH — James Roy Colvin died Friday. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Dubach.

William Clyde Corley, 103
BASTROP — William Clyde Corley, a retired service manager, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Robert Wayne Courts, 57
WINNFIELD — Robert Wayne Courts, a foreman, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro.

J. Leo Gregory, 83
COLUMBIA — J. Leo Gregory, a welder, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Thelma O.R. McDaniel, 93
NEWELLTON — Thelma Odessa Reagan McDaniel, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Legion Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John Thomas Paylor, 49
John Thomas Paylor of West Monroe, a die polisher, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time at the funeral home.

Doris Pullen, 75
OAK GROVE — Doris Pullen, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Bernice Cavender Ricks, 82
RUSTON — Bernice Cavender Ricks, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Johnie R. Ross, 77
OAK GROVE — Johnie R. Ross, an oil field driller, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery in Forest under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Johnny 'Bud' Sanders, 69
Johnny "Bud" Sanders of Monroe, a retired paint contractor, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

David Webb, 23
David Webb of Monroe, a Louisiana Tech University student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Hill, Suzanne Delaune: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Nugent, Mary Jo: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Plumley, Jessica Nicole: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Russell, James Mavin: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Simmons, James Edward "Jim": 2 p.m. today, Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

MRS. WILLIE WOMACK CLARK
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Willie Womack Clark, 85, of Hebert were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 21, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Robert Myatt and Rev. Howard Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery. Mrs. Clark was born in Hebert on July 24, 1919 to the union of Wayne and Eliza Hebert Womack and died Thursday, May 19, 2005 at her residence in Hebert. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Leroy Clark, Sr. of Hebert, her son and daughter-in-law: Roy and Irene Clark of Hebert, her daughter and son-in-law: Annette and Kirby McGuffee of Riverton, her grandchildren; Roy Clark III, Barbara Hall and her husband, Brian, Jennifer Fuller and her husband, Jimbo, Billie Reid and her husband, Autry, Tyler Ann McGuffee and Mattie K. McGuffee, her great-grandchildren; Jess Hall, Annie Hall, Hilary Reid, Heather Reid, Hope Reid, Kevin Fuller, and his wife, Jessi, Justin Fuller and his wife, Sarie, Jeff Fuller and Sarah Fuller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Lonnie Womack and Johnnie Ray Womack and her sisters, Fannie Hoggatt, Grace Brockner, Elise Womack and Vertie Chadwick.
Pallbearers will be Brian Hall, Autry Reid, Jimbo Fuller, Kevin Fuller, Jess Hall and Shane Hart.
Honorary pallbearers are LeeRoy Clark III, Jeff Fuller, Lelon Kenney and Rusty Davis.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Southern Care Hospice, Celia Minor and Personal Care Services.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Hebert Cemetery, Debbie Mullenix, 442 Hwy 848, Columbia, LA. 71418.

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

DAVID WEBB
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for David Webb will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe, Louisiana. Following the service, a visitation will be held in Kilbourne Hall.
David, 23, an engineering student at Louisiana Tech University, died May 22, 2005 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was active in the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
Survivors include his parents, Paula Bauer Webb, Monroe, and Earl and Barbara Webb, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; his sisters, Katherine Webb, Chazy, New York, and Karen Emily Webb, Asheville, North Carolina; his grandparents, Paul and Opal Bauer and T. E. and Salley Webb, Monroe; his aunts and uncles Gary and Karen McDowell, Denver, Colorado, Keith and Debbie Webb, Olive Branch, Mississippi, and Rick and Earline Savage, Monroe; and cousins, Colleen Hayes, Baton Rouge, and Kirk Webb, Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made either to the Comanche Lodge of the Order of the Arrow in care of the Louisiana Purchase Council Boy Scouts of America, or to the Beta Zeta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Louisiana Tech University.

VIRGIL MANNING
Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Virgil Manning, 72, of Sterlington, LA will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Truman Smith will be officiating. Interment will be in the Laran Cemetery.
Mr. Manning passed away May 23, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
He is a member of 1st Baptist Church of Sterlington. Mr. Manning was a loving husband and a devoted father and grandfather. He was a longtime baseball player and coach and an avid hunter. He is a retired pipefitter of Angus Chemical Co. of Sterlington.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife Lanell Manning of 50 years of Sterlington, LA, four sons Mickey Manning and wife Gay of Kilbourne, LA, Stephen Manning and wife Donna of Oak Grove, LA, Doug Manning and wife Jennifer of Lafayette, LA and Tim Manning of Monroe, LA; grandchildren Jill Elias, Casey Robinson, Chad Robinson, Jason Manning, Josh Manning, Jessica Manning, Missy Manning and Mark Manning and one sister Immogene McAdams of Laran, LA.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Pallbearers will be his nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.

Andrew Allbritton Jr., 71
WISNER — Andrew Allbritton Jr., a retired guard at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Herman Cassel Jr., 64
DELHI — Herman Cassel Jr., a retired pipeliner, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Annie Mae Harrell, 74
KILBOURNE — Annie Mae Harrell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilbourne Methodist Church, Kilbourne. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Richard Harris, 65
OAKLAND — Richard Harris, a painter formerly of Monroe, died May 20. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Phillip Jackson, 89
Phillip Jackson of West Monroe, a railroad worker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Emery G. King, 82
FERRIDAY — Emery G. King died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bernice Martin, 82
MANGHAM — Bernice Martin, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dr. John Roberson Jr., 62
NEWELLTON — Dr. John H. Roberson Jr., a veterinarian, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Legion Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Timothy Roberts Jr., 37
BASTROP — Timothy Roberts Jr. died May 18. Services are 1 p.m. today at North Gate Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Ruth Simmons, 71
JONESBORO — Mary Ruth Simmons, a funeral director for Simmons Funeral Home in Jonesboro, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Lucky, under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Fannie E. Walton, 83
MER ROUGE — Fannie E. Walton, a homemaker, died May 20. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Corley, William Clyde: 2 p.m. today, First Methodist Church, Bastrop.
McDaniel, Thelma Odessa Reagan: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Legion Cemetery, Newellton.
Ricks, Bernice Cavender: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Ross, Johnie R.: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Russell, James Mavin: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

DORIS MARIE BARNETTE
Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home - Jackson, MS.
Doris Marie Barnette, 60, passed away Monday, May 23, 2005 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, after a short illness. A celebration of her life will be at her home 6051 Maplewood Dr., Flowood, MS, on Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 1:00 PM. Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Doris was born in Columbia, Louisiana in 1945. She received her undergraduate degree and Master's degree in social work from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Her first employment was with the United States Public Health Service in Philadelphia working with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
In the late 1970's she assumed the position of director of the Mississippi Delta Child Health Improvement Project in Clarksdale. In 1980 Ms. Barnette was selected as statewide family planning director for the Mississippi Department of Public Health in Jackson. During that time she was selected as Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers. In 1986 she was appointed Assistant State Health Officer for the Alabama Department of Public Health in Montgomery, Alabama. From 1992 to 1994 she did private consulting. In 1994 she began working with the Florida Healthy Start Coalition in Tampa, Florida. In 1996 she began work with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D. C. In 1997 she became Prinipal Advisor to the Administrator of the Health Resources and Service Administration, a 6 billion dollar agency assuring access to health care for over 8 million Americans.
Ms. Barnette moved to Jackson, MS in 2001 and was the administrator of a 4 state disability business until her death.
She is survived three nieces, one nephew, five great nieces, six great nephews, brothers, Jerry Barnette of Columbia, LA and Virgil Barnette of Haughton, LA and sister, Eyvonne Russell of West Monroe, LA. She is the daughter of the late Bythel Barnette and Cecil Ray Barnette.
Memorials may be made to the Doris Barnette Social Work Scholarship Fund and sent to Claude Earl Fox at 326 Suffolk Rd., Baltimore, MD 21218.

MR. FREDDIE F. MOBLEY
Southern Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Mr. Freddie F. Mobley died Monday, May 23, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mr. Mobley was born in Eros, Louisiana November 20, 1942 to Aubrey H. and Lavert Lewis Mobley.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Community of Christ Church near Eros with Elders J. P. Mobley, C. E. McCall and Jeff Luellen officiating. Burial will be in Community of Christ Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Visitation will be held at the church Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of service.
Freddie faithfully served his country by completing two (2) tours of duty in Viet Nam earning the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60; Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars and Four Overseas Bars. He was an avid fisherman and a great fan of all types of racing, especially NASCAR. Freddie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Mobley is survived by his wife Judy Mobley; son, Clifton Mobley and wife Jessica; a dear and loving sister, Eloise Guimbellot; brother Edward Mobley, all of West Monroe; grandchildren, James Aubrey Mobley, Jessica Sage Mobley and Cameron Michael Smith; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Joe Maciaszek, Doyle Mobley, Gary Mobley, Lane Bradley, Ricky Mobley and Richard Roberts.
Honorary pallbearers are Randy Bush, Dale Sandifer and Larry Acreman.
Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

WILLIAM "WILL" J. MORAN, IV
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home - Winter Garden, FL.
William "Will" J. Moran, IV, age 36 of Panama City Beach, Florida passed away on May 21, 2005 of a heart attack.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a Master Glazier and owned a glass intallation company.
Survivors include wife, Kimberly Moran, daughter, Sydni Erin Moran, parents, William and Claire Moran III, paternal grandmother, Vida Belle Denham-Moran.
Funeral services for William "Will" J. Moran IV will be held today Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 3:00 PM at BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME- WINTER GARDEN CHAPEL with Father Alex Dalpiaz officiating.
Visitation for friends will be held before services from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (901) 495-3300. Please sign the family guest book at www.baldwinfairchild.com

MARTHA SATERDAY PADDIE
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Died May 23, 2005
Funeral services for Martha Saterday Paddie, 67, of Bastrop, LA, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2005 at Twin Oaks Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Yocum officiating. Interment will be in Carter Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Paddie, a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2005 at her residence.
She is survived by four daughters, Diane Alford and husband George of Sultan, WA, Sheila LeBrun and husband Rodger of Bastrop, LA, Georgia Root and husband Mark of Monroe, WA, Deborah Hosea and husband Tommy of Woodlawn, TN; two sisters, Mary Doughtie and husband George of West Monroe, LA, Lynn Lemons and husband Hughie of Bossier City, LA; two brothers, Harvey Saterday and wife Diane of Alabama, George Bernard Brown of St. Francisville, LA; fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Paddie is preceded in death by her husbands, Herman Paddie and George Smith; parents, George and Lula Brown.
Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Doughtie, Chris Edwards, George Almond, Scott Almond, Scott Poirier, Rod LeBrun and Matthew Hosea. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Twin Oaks Baptist Church.

DR. JOHN H. ROBERSON
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral - Tallulah, LA.
Graveside services for Dr. John H. Roberson, Jr., age 62, of Newellton, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in Legion Cemetery with Rev. Clyde Ray Webber officiating. Burial will be under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah.
Visitation was Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at the funeral home.
Dr. Roberson died Monday, May 23, 2005 at his residence in Newellton.
He was born in Natchez, Mississippi and had lived Tensas Parish his entire life except for a 5 year period.
Dr. Roberson received a BS in Biology at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1964, a Masters Degree of Science in Wildlife Management from Louisiana State University in 1967 and his DVM at Auburn University in 1975.
He was a Biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries from 1967 to 1971 and had a private veterinary practice, Tensas Animal Hospital, with clinics in both Tallulah and Newellton from 1975 to the present. He was a member of the Louisiana Veterinary Association and a long time member of Ducks Unlimited. He served as Coroner of Tensas Parish for over 10 years.
Dr. Johnny was an avid outdoorsman, birdwatcher and regional historian. He loved his flower garden, especially growing antique roses. Although his passion was caring for animals, he greatly cherished each moment spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He will always be known by many of his friends as the "Duck Doctor". Dr. Johnny never met a stranger and those he encountered knew they had met a true friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. Roberson, Sr. and Mary Lyle Miller Roberson.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Bettie Will Whitaker Roberson of Newellton; one son, John Joseph Roberson, DDS and wife Heidi of Monroe; two daughters, Jennifer R. Ginn and husband Chris of West Monroe and Amy R. Smith and husband Steve of Corinth, Texas; one sister, Patsy R. Gray of St. Joseph, LA; four granchildren, John David Roberson, Matthew Ginn, Elise Roberson and William Smith. He is also survived by his faithful companion, "Heidi Marie", a yellow lab.
Pallbearers will be cousins: Lyle Miller, Jr., Randy Miller, Andy Anders, Doug Miller, William David Miller, Tommy Nelson and Burton Wade, Jr.
Memorials may be made to: Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation at 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (1 -800-524-2996) or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home at P. O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211.

BENA BARMORE WARD
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home - Lewisville, TX.
Bena Barmore Ward, age 79, passed away Tuesday morning at Denton Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Ward was born May 27, 1925 in Archibald, Louisiana to Thomas Benton and Mable Inez Barmore.
She worked for Power's & Company Department Store in Clarksdale, MS for 26 years as a children's clothing buyer.
Bena is survived by her daughter, Frances Simpson and husband, Gene of Highland Village, TX; sisters, Maggie Lytle and husband, Mike of Archibald, LA and Frances Terry of West Monroe, LA; brothers, Leroy Barmore and Harold Barmore of Archibald, LA and Billy Don Barmore and wife, Sharon of Mangham, LA; nieces, Martha Bena Barmore, Peggy Meshak and husband, Loren and Angela Kanehl and husband, Rayburn; nephews, Jeff Barmore and wife, Kim, Roy Barmore and wife, Meryl, Dennis Terry and wife, Laura, Thomas Terry and Harold Barmore, Jr. and a host of great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in the chapel of Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 5:00 PM in the Little Creek Methodist Church Cemetery in Archibald, LA. Wayne Johnson and Reverend Doug Allen will officiate the services.
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, Lewisville, TX in charge of arrangements.

Fred S. Boughton Sr., 62
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Fred S. Boughton Sr., East Carroll Parish roads and drainage superintendent, died May 16. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church and will resume following the service.

Charles Lee Donaldson, 77
Charles Lee Donaldson of Monroe, a contractor, died May 20. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Emery King, 82
FERRIDAY — Emery King, a retired employee of the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Virgil Manning, 72
STERLINGTON — Virgil Manning, a retired pipe fitter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Laran Cemetery.

Betty D. McAdams, 78
RUSTON — Betty DeGraffenreid McAdams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church. Burial will be at Pines Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Velma Johnston Roan, 89
Velma Johnston Roan of West Monroe, a retail clerk, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at County Line Cemetery, Sikes. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Cassel, Herman Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Harrell, Annie Mae: 10 a.m. today, Kilbourne Methodist Church, Kilbourne.
Harris, Richard: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jackson, Phillip: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
McDaniel, Thelma Odessa Reagan: 11 a.m. today, Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Dr. Roberson, John H. Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Simmons, Mary Ruth: 10 a.m. Thursday, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro.

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

Annie Armstrong, 65
OAKDALE — Annie Armstrong died May 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Hayes Chapel AME Church. Burial will be at Glenmora Community Cemetery, Glenmora, under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Clinton Brown, 76
RAYVILLE — Clinton Brown, a janitor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rodney L. 'BB' Calhoun, 92
MONTEREY — Rodney L. "BB" Calhoun died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Monterey First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be at Calhoun Bend Cemetery, Monterey.

Lucile Carter, 82
BASTROP — Lucile Ariel Wynn Carter, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Clark, 49
TALLULAH — Mary Clark died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Glace Holmes, infant
Glace Marie Holmes of Monroe, daughter of Crystal Holmes and Brandon Collins, died May 18. Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. Friday at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Morine Johnson, 77
Morine Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Brandon Lee Keiffer, 24
GOLDONNA — Brandon Lee Keiffer, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Goldonna.

Charles A. Lange, 83
Charles A. Lange of West Monroe, a retired sales representative for Southwestern Railroad, died May 21. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Faith Community Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ella Weatherly Lusby, 97
BASTROP — Ella Weatherly Lusby, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bernice Martin, 82
MANGHAM — Bernice Martin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Forrest Lee McCarter, 44
Forrest Lee McCarter of Monroe, a geologist, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Monya McCoy, infant
Monya McCoy of Monroe, daughter of Margie McCoy, died May 19. Graveside services are 8:30 a.m. Friday at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Kenneth L. McCready, 67
Kenneth L. "Cracklin" McCready of Monroe, retired city of Monroe deputy fire chief, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Gloria Anne Parks, 68
STERLINGTON — Gloria Anne Parks, a licensed practical nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Crossroads Baptist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.

Earnest Richard, 84
ST. JOSEPH — Earnest Richard, a farmer, died May 21. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Benjamin Rogers, 69
OAKLAND, Calif. — Benjamin Rogers, a Realtor formerly of Rayville, died May 18. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Mangham.

Jimmy Dee Sullivan, 60
KELLY — Jimmy Dee Sullivan, a logger, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sharon Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Fannie E. Walton, 83
MER ROUGE — Fannie E. Walton, a homemaker, died May 20. Services are noon today at Williams Drive Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

David Webb, 23
David Webb of Monroe, a Louisiana Tech University student, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation will follow services today at Kilbourne Hall under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Boughton, Fred S. Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania.
Donaldson, Charles Lee: 11 a.m. today, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harris, Richard: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Simmons, Mary Ruth: 10 a.m. today, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro.

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

AUDREY PRICE BAXTER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Services for Audrey Price Baxter, 87, of Ruston will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2005 at the Burkhalter Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Rolly Walker. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, May 27, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Interment will be a private burial service in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Baxter died May 26, 2005 at her residence.
Mrs. Baxter was born in Ruston, LA on May 24, 1918 to Thomas Scott Price and Lucinda Buie Price. Mr. Price, a Ruston attorney, moved to Ruston from Jackson Parish community of Vernon and Mrs. Price came to Ruston from Fort Necessity, LA, with her ten brothers and sisters.
Miss Price married James Dudley Holland, Jr., who died in 1952, then remarried and joined in a fifty-year union with James Franklin Baxter of Ruston.
Mrs. Baxter graduated from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Home Economics. She was a long time member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Ruston Garden Study Club, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and an avid bridge player.
She is survived by her husband, James Franklin Baxter; one son, James Dudley Holland, III and wife Elizabeth Funderburk Holland of Ruston, one daughter, Gayle Holland Taylor of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren; one brother, Frederick Henry Price and wife Jane Thompson Price of Houston, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be James Andrew Taylor, Jr., Scott Holland Taylor, Price Ayars Taylor, David Roan Black, Mike Reed and Dan O'Neal, Jr.
The family wishes to thank the devoted caregivers who have been with Mrs. Baxter and have cared for her so lovingly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Hospice of Caring Hearts, both of Ruston.

FRANCIS PENN FOWLER
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Francis Penn Fowler age 80 of Oak Grove, LA, passed away May 25, 2005 at Carroll Nursing Home in Oak Grove.
Mr. Fowler was a lifelong resident of West Carroll Parish, and was descended from early settlers who came to Carroll Parish in the 1840's from Virginia and Tennessee.
His parents were Louis Albert Fowler, Sr. and Velma Jackson Fowler. He had one sister, Norma Fowler Humphries, Ruston, LA, who survives him and three brothers, Louis Albert, Jr, William Wade, and Keith all who predeceased him.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie Mayhall Fowler, five daughters, Francine Fowler Evans, Rayville, LA; Carolyn Fowler Brown, Lake Providence, LA; Jeannie Fowler Ramsey, Oak Grove, LA; Kathy D. Fowler, Vancouver, WA; Penny Fowler Johnson, Oak Grove, LA; and a special son, Robin Tyson, Oak Grove, LA. Mr. Fowler had eight grandchildren, Jay O'Neal, Alexandria, LA; Alyson O'Neal, Rayville, LA; Chris Leguin, Convington, LA; Brandon Johnson, Ellsworth AFB SD; Max Turpin, Pioneer, LA; Emily Johnson, Oak Grove, LA; David Broussard, Williamsburg, VA. He was the proud great-grandfather of seven, Madalyn, Peyton, Scott, Luke, Cheyenne, Jack and Julia.
Mr. Fowler was a veteran of World War II having served in the Marine Corps. He was a Mason, a member of the VFW and the Board of Directors for White Oaks Apartments in Oak Grove. He retired from International Paper Company in 1986. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 28, 2005 at the Cox Funeral Home Chapel.
Pallbearers will be his grandson, his special son and nephews.

MR. CHARLES A. LANGE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Mr. Lange was born May 6, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away May 21, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Lange was a retired sales representative and terminal supervisor for Southwestern Railroad . He was a veteran of World War II and also served in the Korean War.
Mr. Lange was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marion Jean Ulrich Lange, and parents, Harry W. Lange and Lillian Arlene Lange. Mr. Lange is survived by his two children, a son, James Stephen Lange of Fayetteville, Georgia and a daughter, Kay Johnson of West Monroe, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Jason and Jared Lange, Mike and Chad Johnson and Tammy Edwards, and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lange was a member of Faith Community Church of the Nazarene and resided at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home. He was a man of integrity and a faithful provider.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 10:30 AM at the Faith Community Church, 520 Washington Street, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Lynn Johnson.

MR. KENNETH L. "CRACKLIN" MCCREADY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth L. "Cracklin" McCready will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 27, 2005, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. with Rev. Mark Fenn officating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens-Calhoun, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mr. McCready was born July 28, 1937, in Tallulah, LA and passed away, Wednesday, May 25, 2005.
Chief McCready started out as a private and worked his way up through the ranks to Deputy Fire Chief with the City of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Bert and David.
Mr. McCready is survived by his wife of over 45 years Billie McCready, three children: Babette, Kenny, and Joey McCready; four grandchildren: Nikki, Dustin, Melanie, and Logan; seven brothers and sisters: Hazel, Ginn, Nell, Jolene, Mary, Ralph, and Orval Lee and special friends Cheryl Ostteen and Vernon Ford, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Chief McCready's fellow firefighters.
Honorary Pallbearers will be fellow retired firefighters
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Friday, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

Clinton Brown, 76
RAYVILLE — Clinton Brown, a janitor, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Delores B. Cannon, 74
DENVER — Delores B. Cannon, retired, died May 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Lee Carl Chatman, 52
Lee Carl Chatman of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died May 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lakisha Ester, 28
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lakisha Ester, a cosmetology instructor formerly of Delhi, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Francis Penn Fowler, 80
OAK GROVE — Francis Penn Fowler, a retired stock preparation operator at International Paper Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and until services begin Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Johnnie B. Harper, 81
Johnnie B. Harper of Monroe, a food technician, died May 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lucille Helton, 84
Lucille Helton of Monroe, a dietitian, died May 22. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Denise F. Higgins, 47
Denise F. Higgins of Monroe, a dog groomer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobby Ray Houck, 74
RUSTON — Bobby Ray Houck, a salesman driver for Exxon, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro.

Vada Allen Island, 91
FARMERVILLE — Vada Allen Island, retired, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Farmerville Community Center, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Farmerville Church of God in Christ. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Morine Johnson, 77
Morine Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Virginia B. Johnston, 98
Virginia B. Johnston of West Monroe, a beautician, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Herschel Littleton, 74
KELLY — Herschel Littleton, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today and noon Saturday until services begin at the funeral home.

Mary J. Loring, 93
WINNSBORO — Mary J. Loring, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bell Union Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Era Bell Lowery, 83
RUSTON — Era Bell Lowery, a cosmetologist formerly of Choudrant, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Alabama Presbyterian Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant.

Jesse Nelson Jr., 75,
CASH BAYOU — Jesse Nelson Jr., a retired farmer and plumber, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Charles Webb, 57
BASTROP — Charles Webb, a flooring installer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Henry W. Wroten, 85
Henry W. Wroten of Monroe, a retired tax consultant, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Armstrong, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Hayes Chapel AME Church, Oakdale.
Boughton, Fred S. Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania.
Calhoun, Rodney L. "BB": 10 a.m. today, Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey.
Harris, Richard: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Holmes, Glace Marie: 9:30 a.m. today, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, Monroe.
Lange, Charles A.: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Faith Community Church, West Monroe.
Martin, Bernice: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
McCoy, Monya: 8:30 a.m. today, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, Monroe.
McCready, Kenneth L. "Cracklin": 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Parks, Gloria Anne: 1 p.m. today, Crossroads Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Richard, Earnest: 1 p.m. Saturday, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Rogers, Benjamin: 2 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Sullivan, Jimmy Dee: 10 a.m. today, Sharon Baptist Church, Columbia.

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

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

MRS. CAROL JEAN GULLEDGE
Carmichael Funeral Home
Mrs. Carol Jean Gulledge , 61, of Marietta, GA, died on Monday, May 23, 2005. Funeral services were 11:00 AM on Friday, May 27, 2005 in The Chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta, GA with Reverend Jeff Earle officiating.
Born in Shreveport, LA, Mrs. Gulledge had been a resident of Marietta since 2001, moving there from Zephyrhills, FL. She was a retired nurse. Survivors include, husband, Bill Gulledge of Marietta GA, daughter and son-in-law; Vanessa and Brett Nolan of Acworth, GA, mother amd step-father; Gerri and Milton Allmindinger of West Monroe, LA, brothers; John G. Moses of West Monroe, LA, Burt Moses of Plano, TX, John R. Moses of Dallas, TX, David Moses of Birmingham, AL, and two grandchildren; Hannah and Haley Nolan of Acworth, GA.
Family received friends Thursday May 26, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Charmichael Funeral Home in Marietta.

MRS. ADDIE MAE FROST HEAD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mrs. Addie Mae Frost Head, 88, of Eros, LA will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday May 30, 2005 at the Chatham United Methodist Church with Rev. Emily Winberry and Rev. Kyle Bryan officiating. Burial will be in the Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Head died on May 27, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Chatham United Methodist Church. She loved to travel, garden, and fish.
Mrs. Head is preceded in death by her parents, John Lawson and Mecie Frost; by her husband, Harold Head and by her son-in-law, Pete Ardito.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jean Ardito; grandsons, Anthony Ardito and wife Brenda and Tracey Ardito and wife Tieise; great grandchildren, Daniel Ardito, Kolby Black, Tarah and Sarah Collins; sisters, Gertie Thomas and husband Kara Lee, Marie Tolbird and husband J.C., Helen Sharbono and husband Bob, Polly Bryan and husband J.W. and Dorothy Estelle Frost; brothers, Otto Frost and wife Mary Magdeline, Carl Frost and wife Sue, Alfred Frost and wife Doris, Ellis Frost and wife Mary and Dean Frost and wife Lynn.
Pallbearers will be John Zagone, Larry Head, Doyle Wayne Tolbird, Jonathan Crenshaw, David Frost and Randy Frost.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

DOROTHY SMITH JOHNSON
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Dorothy Smith Johnson was born in Monroe Louisiana on September 29, 1923 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Jessie Smith, Sr. and Rosa Smith. Dorothy attended and was a graduate of Monroe Colored High School in Monroe, Louisiana.
She was baptized and christened at Zion Hill B. C. She attended Zion Hill for most of her life until she moved her membership to Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Roosevelt Wright, Jr.
Dorothy Johnson passed from this life on May 24, 2005 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jessie Smith, Roy Smith and W. B. Smith.
Dorothy was a Photofinisher at Griffin Studio for more than 30 years until her retirement. She was married to the late William Hughes and then later married the late Dorsey Johnson, Jr.
Dorothy Johnson leaves to celebrate her memories: four daughters: Cheryle Smith Harris (Claude), Seattle, WA; Brenda Hughes Sims (Monroe), Monroe, LA; Jacqueline Johnson, Austin, TX; Usana Tillman (Bobby), Fredericksburg, VA; her brother: Robert Smith (Dollbaby), Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; godson, Barry Moorehead; a special friend, Bernie Henderson; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monday, May 30, 2005 at 11:30 AM. Interment will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

MRS. KATHERINE MILTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Graveside Services for Mrs. Katherine Milton , age 76, of Winnsboro, LA., will be 10:00 AM, Monday, May 30, 2005 at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law; Patricia and Jack Vance of Norman, OK, three grandsons; Darrell Vance and wife, Beverly, Gregory Vance and wife Ashley and Chris Vance and wife Pam.
Honorary Pallbearers are Darrell Vance, Gregory Vance and Chris Vance.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, on Sunday May 29th at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

MR. LUCIAN ELDRIDGE RAWLS
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, Louisiana
Funeral services for Lucian Eldridge "L.E." Rawls, 91, of Bastrop, will be 1:30 PM on Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Golden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. JoAnn Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Bartholomew Methodist Cemetery.
Mr. Rawls died on Friday, May 27, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital. He was retired from International Paper Company as a millwright. Mr. Rawls was a longtime member of the Morehouse Parish Police Jury, a member of the Morehouse Parish Fox Hunter's Association, an active member of the Bartholomew Methodist Church, and caretaker of the church cemetery for many years.
L.E. is preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Matilda Rawls; brothers and sisters, Menice Rawls, Nolan Rawls, Eunice Strong, and Edna Hughes.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Yeldell Rawls; two daughters, Linda Kay Duerson and husband Rev. George A. Duerson of Metairie, LA, Diane Brown and husband William A. Brown of Bastrop; three sisters, Opal Rawls Yeldell of Bastrop, Uldene Rawls Russell of Bastrop, Norma Rawls Kelly of Bastrop; three grandchildren, Dr. Douglas Duerson and wife Sharon of Dothan, AL, Denise Duerson Sheffield and husband Joe of Katy, TX, Eric E. Brown and wife Ann of Bastrop, LA; six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be John D. Kelly, Brett Sims, Dr. Richard Russell, Meeks Strong, Lennon Strong,and Jeff Philley.
Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Hardgrave, Paul Read, Caleb McDonald,and Holley Hart.

MRS. MARIE C. ROSS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Marie C. Ross, age 85, of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Troy J. Dennard officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Ross was born February 28, 1920 in Winnsboro and died on May 28, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She had been a long-time resident of Winnsboro except for the last four years of long term care in Alabaster, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie L. "Buster" Ross.
Survivors include her son; James L. "Jimmy" Ross and wife, Bettie McCain Ross of Alabaster, Alabama, two grandchildren; Tim Ross and wife Denise of Tampa, Florida, Laura McIntyre and husband, Robert of Denton, Texas, two great-grandchildren; Marina Ross, and Sierra Grace McIntyre, sister; Joyce C. Fain of Winnsboro, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, May 30th at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

MRS. REGINA LIN SHOEMAKER
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Regina Lin Shoemaker, 54, will be 2:00 PM on Sunday May 29, 2005 at Rayvillle First Baptist Church with Dr. Ernest Wilburn and Michael Shoemaker Jr. offficiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville La.
Regina Lin Shoemaker was born on June 3, 1950 in Little Rock, AK and passed away on Friday, May 27, 2005 in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Shoemaker was a member of Rayville First Baptist Church. She enjoyed many outdoor activities. Regina was the Homecoming Queen at Rayville High School in 1968. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo. J. Ambort, Jr. and Bess Ambort. Survivors include her husband, Mike Shoemaker of Rayville, LA, her children; who are triplets, Leslie Shoemaker Welch and husband, J.R. of Alexandria LA, Laura Shoemaker Gibbs and husband Bryan of Monroe, LA, Michael Houston Shoemaker, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, sisters; Joyce Taylor of Eureka Springs, AK, Karen Carrigan of Bossier City, LA, brothers; Leo J. Ambort III of Little Rock, AK, Mark Ambort of LIttle Rock, AK and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Edward Shoemaker, Larry Shoemaker, Kerry Shoemaker, J.R. Welch, Bryan Gibbs and Thomas Price.
Visitation will be 12:30 PM until service time at Rayville Fist Baptist Church.

MR. JERRY D. SIMPSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe,Louisiana
Services for Mr. Jerry D. Simpson, 66, of West Lafayette, IN formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Everett Geis officiating. Interment will follow in New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.
Mr. Simpson died on May 26, 2005, in West Lafayette, IN. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Monroe. Mr. Simpson retired from Chase Mortgage Company. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and also coached baseball for over thirty years in the Monroe Youth Organization.
Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lois Simpson, and daughter, Amy Simpson.
Survivors include his wife of thirty two years, Brenda Simpson; two sons, Jerry S. Simpson and wife Allison of West Lafayette, IN; and Al Roberts of West Monroe, LA; sister, Earline Evans and husband Mike of Farmerville, LA; brother, Ira Simpson and wife Carol Ann of Bernice, LA; five grandchildren with one special grandson, Mikey Simpson of West Lafayette, IN; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Pallbearers will be Deacons of Victory Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time at Victory Baptist Church.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Roy M. Ferrington, 86
WISNER — Roy M. Ferrington, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Christian Fellowship Church at Chase. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery at Jigger under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Mary L. Hughes, 73
BASTROP — Mary L. Hughes died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday in Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bartholomew Methodist Church Cemetery.

Virginia B. Johnston, 98
Virginia B. Johnston of West Monroe, a beautician, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Forrest Lee McCarter, 44
Forrest Lee McCarter of Monroe, a geologist, died Tuesday. Services are at 5 p.m. today in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lena Cascio Perry, 79
Lena Katherine Cascio Perry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Johnny Potter, 67
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Johnny Potter, formerly of Monroe, a cook, died May 18. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Triumph Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home.

Regina Lin Shoemker, 54
RAYVILLE — Regina Lin Shoemaker, a graphic designer, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. today in Rayville First Baptist Church. Visitation will from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jerry D. Simpson, 66
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Jerry D. Simpson, an employee of Chase Mortgage, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. today at Victory Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Melvin Carlton Wade, 83
Melvin Carlton Wade of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Leoma: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Brown, Clinton: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Johnson, Dorothy: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Milton, Katherine: 10 a.m. Monday, Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Rawls, Lucian Eldridge "L.E.": 1:30 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Shows, Willie Faye: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Underwood, Norman: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

MRS. EUNICE HEISLER BARENTINE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Eunice Bryan Heisler Barentine will be on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the Beulah Church of Calhoun, Louisiana with the Rev. Larry Walters and John Kavanaugh officiating. Interment will follow in the Beulah Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Eunice was born on May 28, 1914 at Paris, Texas to James E. and Henrietta McDowell Bryan and passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at the age of 90.
Originally from the West Monroe area, Eunice moved to Watonga, Oklahoma in 1994 after living in Bernice and DeRidder, Louisiana. Eunice attended school in Calhoun, Louisiana and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Watonga, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Heisler and her second husband, Bert Barentine. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Minnie Pearl, and two sisters.
She is survived by one son, Simmie Lee Heisler and wife, Pat, of West Monroe; one daughter, Edna Justice and husband Don of Watonga, Oklahoma; two sisters, Jettie Walters and Nellie Clowers, both of the West Monroe area, along with several grand children and great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mrs. Barentine will be on Monday, May 30, 2005, from 5:00PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Layton Walters, Don Clowers, Randal Bryan, Bill Rea, Tony Rea and Bryan Milton.

MRS. AZLEE TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Azlee Taylor will be on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Chapel in West Monroe with Danny Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery near Marion, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Azlee was born on October 18, 1910 at Strong, Arkansas and passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005.Mrs. Taylor was a member of 5th Street Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by her husband June Taylor.
She is survived by one daughter, Irene Richardson of West Monroe; one son, Douglas Ray Taylor and wife Gloria of Monticello, Ark. two sisters, Ruth Jones, and Ivy Dell Gray both of Baskin; one brother, James Albert Gray of Winnsboro; six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and nine great- great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be great grandsons, Rhett Price, Robby Price, Clif Richardson, Cody Long, Jessie Taylor, and Josh Wyles.
Visitation will be on Monday, May 30, 2005, from 5:00PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Addie Mae Frost Head, 88
EROS — Addie Mae Frost Head, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Chatham United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. today at the church.

Marie C. Ross, 85
WINNSBORO — Marie C. Ross, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Burial will be in Lone Cedar Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lessie L. Simmons, 80
Lessie L. Simmons, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

F.C. 'Bud' Travis, 88
F.C. "Bud" Travis, a retired car salesman of Sterlington, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Alexander, Leoma: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Brown, Clinton: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ferrington, Roy M.: 10 a.m. today, Christian Fellowship Church, Chase.
Hughes, Mary L.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop.
Johnson, Dorothy: 11:30 a.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Milton, Katherine: 10 a.m. today, Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Potter, Johnny: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.

May 31, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. E. MARIE BRADLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home
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Winnsboro, LA.
Services for Mrs. E. Marie Bradley, age 74, of St. Joseph, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, with Rev. Troy J. Dennard, with eulogy by Marion Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Bradley was a retired bookkeeper and cotton buyer with Planters Gin and Aycock Cotton Company. She passed away at her home after a lenghty illness on May 29, 2005.
Survivors include her husband: Billy Bradley of St. Joseph, LA; daughter: Linda Gaither of Memphis, TN; two sons: Ronnie Hobbs of Kilgore, TX, Dan Brooks, of Benton, LA; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Ronnie Hobbs, Charlie Anderson, Jamie Douglas, George Gray, Harvey Patton III, and Richie Davis.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until time of service at Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro.

MRS. LESSIE WILKERSON SIMMONS
Mulhearn Funeral Home
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West Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Lessie Wilkerson Simmons will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 1, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Simmons died on May 29, 2005, at the West Monroe Guest House. She was a longtime resident of Monroe and a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Willie L. Simmons.
Survivors include her three sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael L. Simmons and wife Linda of West Monroe, LA; David R. Simmons and wife Barbara of Denham Springs, LA; and Patrick L. Simmons and wife Cathy of West Monroe, LA; three brothers, Bill Wilkerson of West Monroe, LA; Riley Wilkerson of Monroe, LA; and Sonny Wilkerson of Winnsboro, LA; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Freddie Jones, Reubin Simmons, Joey Rawls, Christopher Ryan Simmons, David Joseph Simmons, and Timothy L. Simmons. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Eunice Barentine, 90
WATONGA, Okla. — Eunice Bryan Heisler Barentine, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Beulah Church of Calhoun. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Marie Bradley, 74
ST. JOSEPH — Marie Bradley, a retired bookkeeper and cotton buyer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Clinton Brown, 77
RAYVILLE — Clinton Brown, a janitor, died May 24. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Mary M. Clark, 49
TALLULAH — Mary M. Clark, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Colored Baptist Church of Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Ruth 'Nana' Crick, 79
OLLA — Ruth "Nana" Coleman Crick, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lakisha Ester Criss, 28
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lakisha Ester Criss, formerly of Delhi, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jimmy Ray Daniel, 59
RUSTON — Jimmy Ray Daniel, a supervisor, died Wednesday. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jubilee Family Life Church of God in Ruston.

Felson R. Driskill, 74
RUSTON — Felson R. Driskill, an oil-field driller, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rock Corner Baptist Church in Dubach. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owen Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary Jones, 45
RAYVILLE — Mary Jones, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Azlee Taylor, 94
Azlee Taylor, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery in Marion.

Melvin Carlton Wade, 83
Melvin Carlton Wade of Monroe, a retired sales engineer for Weeks Supply Co., died Saturday. Service are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Charles Webb, 57
BASTROP — Charles Webb, a tile installer, died on Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. at the church under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Hughes, Mary L.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Potter, Johnny: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ross, Marie C.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.