Obituaries October 1999
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer



October 1, 1999, Friday

PREVIOUS:
Crotwell, Joshua: 2 p.m. today, Hart Cemetery, Sikes
Dosson, Jerry: noon Saturday, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden
Murry, Leaner: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Ross, Virginia C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop
Simmons, Elnor: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Johnny Louis Crosby, 82 - Johnny Louis Crosby of Monroe, a carpenter, died Monday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at the Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from noon until 5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe and a wake is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the church.

Irene Diamond, 63 - BASTROP - Irene Diamond, a homemaker, died Sept. 26. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Bastrop. Burial is at the Red Hill Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Earl Frost, 89 - Earl Frost of Monroe, a retired T.L. James construction employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. The wake is from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

Allen Gaines, 97 - RAYVILLE - Allen Gaines, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial is at St. Peter Rock Church Cemetery.

James D. Greer, 69 - ALEXANDRIA - James D. Greer, retired International Paper Company employee and U.S.A.F. veteran, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Old Shongaloo Methodist Church, Old Shongaloo. Burial is at the Old Shongaloo Cemetery, Old Shongaloo, under the direction of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Lillie Mae Hampton, 89 - LILLIE - Mae Hampton of Monroe, a homemaker died Sept. 26. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Joe Baptist Church of Alto. Burial is at the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Matthew Herring Sr., 62 - TALLULAH - Matthew Herring Sr., a retired Coca-Cola employee, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Alice Roberts, 79 - Glenn Allen, Va. - Mary Alice Roberts, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, Ark. Burial is at Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena, Ark.

Curley B. McCully, 65 - TALLULAH - Curley B. McCully, a homemaker, died Sept. 26. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at the New Bethel Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Grace T. McGee, 91 - DUBACH - Grace. T. McGee, a store owner, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial is at Henry Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Gladys C. Paul, 75 - COLUMBIA - Gladys C. Paul, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at the Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia.

Joshua Rivers, 71 - Joshua "Willie B." Rivers, a truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Peter Sumblin, 70 - RAYVILLE - Peter Sumblin, a farmer, died Sept. 25. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Church, Mangham. Burial is at Adile Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vandrick Turner, 26 - GARDENIA, Calif. - Vandrick Lamon Turner, a counselor, died Sept. 24. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Betty Y. Wall, 78 - BROOKHAVEN, Miss. - Betty Y. Wall, a retired air compressor mechanic, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hixson Brothers Inc., Jena, La. Burial is at the Jena Cemetery.

Mae Ella Warren, 82, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Baby Girl Williams of Monroe, daughter of Sylandria Williams, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.



Saturday, October 2, 1999

PREVIOUS:
Crosby, Johnny Louis: 2:30 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Diamond, Irene: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Community Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop
Dosson, Jerry: noon today, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden
Frost, Earl: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Greer, James D.: 2 p.m. today, Old Shongaloo Methodist Church, Old Shongaloo
Hampton, Lillie Mae: 11 a.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto
Herring, Matthew Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah
McCully, Curley B.: 11 a.m. Monday, New Bethel Church, Tallulah
Murry, Leaner: 2 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Perry, Omar D.: 2 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Rivers, Joshua "Willie B.": 2 p.m. today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe
Roberts, Mary Alice: 1 p.m. today, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, Ark.
Ross, Virginia C.: 11 a.m. today, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop
Simmons, Elnor: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Sumblin, Peter: 2 p.m. today, St. Matthews Church, Mangham
Turner, Vandrick Lamon: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Wall, Betty Y.: 11 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers chapel, Jena
Warren, Ella Mae: 11 a.m. today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe

Ricky W. Anders, 47 - CHATHAM - Ricky W. Anders, a fishing guide, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Chatham Methodist Church, Chatham. Burial is at the Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Rufus Barnes, 103 - JONESBORO - Rufus Barnes, a sawmill employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at the North Louisiana Association Building, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Association Building, Jonesboro.

Julian Scott Bayless Sr., 67 - BASTROP - Julian Scott Bayless Sr., a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Paralee Crenshaw, 90 - COLLINSTON - Paralee Crenshaw, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jack Edward Dunn, 62 - Jack Edward Dunn of West Monroe, a retired brakeman and assistant yardmaster for Missouri Pacific Railroad, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

W.M. 'Bill' Graff, 64 - W.M. "Bill" Graff of West Monroe, a catfish farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is at 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Charles 'Butch' Hester II, 43 - Charles H. 'Butch' Hester II of Monroe died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Heath Soniat Jones, 23 - TRANSYLVANIA - Heath Soniat Jones, a welder, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is the New Hope Cemetery, Monticello.

Victoria L. Langston, 53 - CLUTE, Texas - Victoria L. Langston, formerly of Sicily Island, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is from noon until service time at the church. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Haril 'Pitten' Lewis, 68 - Haril "Pitten" Lewis of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Friday. The visitation at the church will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday and conclude with the memorial service at 4 p.m. Sunday at Reformed Church of Latter Day Saints, Eros. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lowell F. Lynde, 76 - JONESBORO - Lowell F. Lynde, a teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Quitman Methodist Church, Quitman. Burial is at the Brooks Chapel Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Lena S. Messina, 95 - Lena S. Messina of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthews Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jackie Larnell Roberson, 50 - RUSTON - Jackie Larnell Roberson, a laborer, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mineral Springs Christian Methodist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Parkertown Cemetery.



Sunday, October 3, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Anders, Ricky W.: 2 p.m. today, Chatham Methodist Church, Chatham.
Diamond, Irene: 2 p.m. today, First Community Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop
Downs, Skylar Lakeichelle: 9 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe
Frost, Earl: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Jones, Heath Soniat: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.
McCully, Curley B.: 11 a.m. Monday, New Bethel Church, Tallulah
Roberson, Jackie Larnell: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mineral Springs Christian Methodist Church, Calhoun.

James Louis Baur Sr., 81 - LAKE PROVIDENCE ­ James Louis Baur Sr., a milk distributor, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Rosalie Matheny Clay, 79 - JONESBORO ­ Rosalie Matheny Clay, a certified nurse's aid, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Weston Baptist Church, Weston. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham.

Gettis Marie Coghlan, 83 - Gettis Marie Coghlan of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Graveside services are at 4 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jack Edward Dunn, 62 - Jack Edward Dunn of West Monroe, a retired brakeman and assistant yardmaster at Missouri Pacific Railroad, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Carolyn Adams Etheridge, 62 - WINNSBORO ­ Carolyn Adams Etheridge, a school teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ogden Cemetery, near Liddieville.

Annie Mae Gray, 83 - BASTROP ­ Annie Mae Gray, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Robert Lee, 58 - SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ­ Robert Lee, a laborer, formerly of Monroe, died Sept. 24. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

James McCarthy, 82 - JONESVILLE ­ James McCarthy, a retired Louisiana Department of Agriculture employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Berta Newell Miller, 94 - WATERPROOF ­ Berta Newell Miller, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Gene Sumlin, 80 - SIMSBORO ­ Gene Sumlin, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro.

Vincent L. Troia, 64 - OAK GROVE ­ Vincent L. Troia, a school teacher, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Marlyn G. Trout, 68 - SPENCER ­ Marlyn G. Trout, a retired operator at IMC Chemical Plant, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Northgate Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Mary Cornelia M. Wood, 88 - HOUMA ­ Mary Cornelia Malikowski, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.



Monday, October 4, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Clay, Rosalie Matheny: 10 a.m. today, Weston Baptist Church, Weston
Dunn, Jack Edward: 3 p.m. Tuesday Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Etheridge, Carolyn Adams: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Frost, Earl: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Gray, Annie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Lee, Robert: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
McCarthy, James: 1 p.m. today, Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville
McCully, Curley B.: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Church, Tallulah
Miller, Berta Newell: 3 p.m. today, Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.,
Roberson, Jackie Larnell: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mineral Springs Christian Methodist Church, Calhoun.
Sumlin, Gene: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Troia, Vincent L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne.

Jerry 'J.J.' Andrews Jr., 68 - RUSTON - Jerry 'J.J.' Andrews Jr., a self-employed business owner, died Sunday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

Trouard A. Breard Jr., 86 - Trouard A. Breard Jr. of Monroe, a retired Sears Roebuck employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Monroe.

Woodrow Wilson Bowman, 83 - VIDALIA - Woodrow Wilson Bowman, a state park manager, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Vidalia Church of Christ, Vidalia. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday, and 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Willie Glynn Carter, 64, of West Monroe, a heavy-equipment operator, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Fran Keys, 22 - FERRIDAY - Fran Keys died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.

Paula Lynn McCaa, 35, of Monroe, a counselor, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Cleo Patra Welch, 82 - TALLULAH - Cleo Patra Welch, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Mary C. Malikowski Wood, 88 - HOUMA - Mary Cornelia Malikowski Wood, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.



Tuesday, October 5, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bowman, Woodrow Wilson: 10 a.m. today, Vidalia Church of Christ, Vidalia.
Dunn, Jack Edward: 3 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Frost, Earl: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe

Roberson, Jackie Larnell: 11 a.m. today, Mineral Springs Christian Methodist Church, Calhoun.

Welch, Cleo Patra: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.

Joan E. Batey, 59 - WISNER - Joan E. Batey, a retired school teacher, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Coy Milton Carey, 87 - Coy Milton Carey of West Monroe, a fire system installer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Willie Glynn Carter, 64 - Willie Glynn Carter of West Monroe, a heavy-equipment operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Acree Cemetery, Point.

Rose Marie Caskey, 62 - QUITMAN - Rose Marie Caskey, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Quitman Baptist Church. Burial is at Brooks Chapel Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Pauline Clark, 81 - Pauline "Gran Gran" Clark, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robin Anne Cox, 41 - Robin Anne Cox of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sandra Ann Dollar, 51 - NATCHEZ - Sandra Ann Dollar, an office manager, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dilsey French, 93 - Dilsey French of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vada Goldsmith, 81 - Vada Goldsmith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Estelle D. Gorman, 84 - TULLOS - Estelle D. Gorman, a retired postmaster, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Tullos. Burial is at Forest Lawn Memorial Park of Pineville under the direction of Hixson Bros. Inc. of Jena.

Gladys Marie Hansen, 75 - Gladys Marie Hansen of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Burial is at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Elton O. Jowers, 79 - MONTGOMERY - Elton O. Jowers, a retired truck driver and U.S. Navy World War II veteran, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Hargis Baptist Church, Montgomery. Burial is at the Hargis Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is at the church until time of services.

Roberta Lyon, 84 - RUSTON - Roberta Tomlinson Lyon, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Gena G. Markland, 70 - Gena G. Markland of West Monroe, a retired meat packing technician, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Clara Hazel Martin, 86 - TULLOS - Clara Hazel Martin, owner of Martin's Dry Goods store, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Tullos First Baptist Church. Burial is Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

Paula Lynn McCaa, 35 - Paula Lynn McCaa, a social psychologist, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Robert "Bob" Rose, 71 - NATCHEZ, Miss. - Robert "Bob" Rose, a welder, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Laird Funeral Home chapel, Natchez. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez.

Marjorie Louise Turner, 75 - RUSTON - Marjorie Louise Turner, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gracie Oleta Walters, 80 - NEWELLTON - Gracie Oleta Walters, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.



Wednesday, October 6, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cox, Robin Anne: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery
Markland, Gena G.: 2 p.m. today, McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge
Clara Hazel Martin: 10 a.m. today, Tullos First Baptist Church, Tullos
McCaa, Paula Lynn: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane
Minton, Robbie Nell: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Turner, Marjorie Louise: 2 p.m. today, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Ruston
Walters, Gracie Oleta: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah

Madalyn Albritton, 78 - FARMERVILLE - Madalyn Albritton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

JoAnn E. Batey, 59 - WISNER - JoAnn E. Batey, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Wilma M. Blake, 75 - Wilma McCartney Blake, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lamar Baptist Church. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc., Delhi. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. today at the church.

Susanna Buford, 84 - Susanna Buford of Monroe, formerly of Ferriday, an insurance agent and homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial is at the New Daughters Cemetery, Frogmore, under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Josephine Davis, 69 - TALLULAH - Josephine Davis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Arthur 'Buddy' Frost, 85 - DOWNSVILLE - Arthur M. "Buddy" Frost, a retired cattle farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Katie Henry, 82 - EPPS - Katie Henry, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elsie Lowry, 98 - Elsie Lowry of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Old Town Cemetery, Haynesville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Walter M. Polk, 78 - BONITA - Walter M. Polk, a retired building contractor, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Jones. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Corine Scott, 85 - RAYVILLE - Corine Scott, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at noon Thursday at Rankin Chapel Church, Rayville. Burial is at Pauper Cemetery, Alton, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Cornelia Wood, 88 - HOUMA - Mary Cornelia Wood, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at the St. Matthew's Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street.

Lula Mae Wright, 75 - BERNICE - Lula Mae Wright, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Newland Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.



Thursday, October 7, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Blake, Wilma M.: 2 p.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church
Buford, Susanna: 11 a.m. Friday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Ferriday
Polk, Walter M.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Scott, Corine: noon today, Rankin Chapel Church, Rayville
Wright, Lula Mae: 2 p.m. today, Newland Baptist Church, Bernice

Madalyn Albritton,80 - FARMERVILLE - Madalyn Taylor Albritton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Eva Buie Baker, 85 - RAYVILLE - Eva Buie Baker, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

James C. Boyd, 81 - OLLA - James C. Boyd, a retired maintenance employee with Louisiana Pacific Lumber Co., died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at the Pine Hill Baptist Church, Urania. Burial is at the Beech Creek Cemetery near Olla under the direction of Riser Funeral Homes, Olla. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Vinson Brown, 31 - WISNER - Vinson Brown, a plant worker, died Oct. 2. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Jimmy Harvey Burks, 64 - Jimmy Harvey Burks, a paper mill supervisor, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. E. W. Caughron, 96 - The Rev. E. W. Caughron of West Monroe, a retired minister of the First United Pentecostal Church West Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charity Claiborne, 95 - GILBERT - Charity Claiborne, a farmer, died Oct. 4. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Hope Estate Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel.

Pauline Clark, 85 - a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at New Hope Worship Center, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Garden, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie Mae Crenshaw, 83 - Lillie Mae Crenshaw of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Arthur 'Buddy' Frost, 85 - DOWNSVILLE - Arthur "Buddy" Frost, a retired cattle farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Downsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the church.

President Henry, 80 - WISNER - President Henry, a Monroe Water Department employee, died Oct. 3. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Bessie Jones, 77 - Bessie Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at the Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Dr. Donald Phillips, 69 - Dr. Donald Cole Phillips, an ophthalmologist, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.

Dianne A. Ramer, 57 - BASTROP - Dianne A. Ramer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Godliness Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.

Pearlena Robinson, 53 - INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Pearlena Brown Robinson an RCA employee formerly of Delhi, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Richard Touchstone Sr. 76 - Richard L. "Dick" Touchstone Sr. of Monroe, a retired insurance salesman, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Friday, October 8, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Boyd, James C.: 10 a.m. today, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Urania
Brown, Vinson: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
Buford, Susanna: 11 a.m. Friday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Ferriday
Henry, President: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
Jones, Bessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, progressive Baptist Church, Monroe
Robinson, Pearlena: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi

Phyllis Marie Coleman, 41 - BASTROP - Phyllis Marie Coleman, a dietician, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the New Macedonia Baptist Church, Bastrop.

James W. Cooper, 73 - JONESBORO - James W. Cooper, chief clerk of the railroad, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Clarence Cook Sr., 69 - BASTROP - Clarence Wayne Cook Sr., a retired Bastrop City Police Officer/owner of Clarence Cook Home Improvements, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Forrest Corner Cemetery, Forrest.

Israel Felix, 80 - MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. - Israel Felix, formerly of Waterproof, an assembly worker, died Oct. 2. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dilsey French, 93 - Dilsey French of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Dyer Chapel of the C.M.E. Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Vada B. Goldsmith, 81 - Vada B. Goldsmith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Holly Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Olpelia Harris, 77 - STERLINGTON - Olpelia Harris, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Katie Henry, 82 - EPPS - Katie Henry, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jesse Killen Sr., 99 - RAYVILLE - Jesse James Killen Sr., a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

John V. Knox, 40 - CALHOUN - John V. Knox, a radiographer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Charles R. Stone, 69 - WINNFIELD - Charles R. Stone, a retired church custodian, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Southern Funeral Homes Inc. chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Verda Cemetery, Verda.

Olivet P. Thompson, 64 - GRAMBLING - Olivet P. Thompson, a domestic, died Oct. 1. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of God in Christ Church, Ruston. Burial is at the St. Peter Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at B.E. King Funeral Home Inc. chapel, Ruston.

Ronald W. Thompson, 47 - MERIDIAN, Miss. - Ronald Wayne Thompson, a farm hand, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Agnes Lucille Walters, 90 - RAYVILLE - Agnes Lucille Walters, a beautician, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 11 a. m. today at the First Baptist Church of Rayville. Burial is at New Salem Cemetery near Girard under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.



Saturday, October 9, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Vinson: 1 p.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
Coleman, Phyllis Marie: 2:30 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop
Felix, Israel: 1 p.m. today, Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof
French, Dilsey: 11 a.m. today, Dyer Chapel of the C.M.E. Church, West Monroe
Goldsmith, Vada B.: 2 p.m. today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe
Henry, Katie: 11 a.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps
Henry, President: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
Jones, Bessie: 11 a.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe
Knox, John V.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Robinson, Pearlena: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi
Stone, Charles R.: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Thompson, Olivet P.: 11 a.m. today, Church of God in Christ, Ruston
Thompson, Ronald W.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi

Rosie Hamilton Armstrong, 89 - LISBON - Rosie Hamilton Armstrong, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. today at Forest Grove C.M.E. Burial is at Forest Grove Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Homer.

Vergie Mae Chapman, 83 - WINNSBORO - Vergie Mae Chapman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral services were Friday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Katie Harris Coney, 92 - SICILY ISLAND - Katie Archer Drake Harris Coney, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Old Pine Hill Cemetery, near Sicily Island, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

John Wayne Davis, 51 - John Wayne Davis of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Ethel McEnery Greer, 86 - Ethel McEnery Greer of Monroe, a former nurse's aide, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Lavara G. Love, 98 - RUSTON - Lavara G. Love, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Elree Martin, 60 - SALINE - Elree Martin, a sawmill chain operator, died Oct. 2. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Houston A. Posey, 61 - Houston A. Posey of West Monroe, a former single-copy carrier for The News-Star, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Nathan I. Smedley, 14 - JIGGER - Nathan I. Smedley, a student, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Nellie Walker, 89 - HOUSTON - Nellie Walker, a cook, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.



Sunday, October 10, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Henry, Katie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps
Greer, Ethel McEnery: 2 p.m. today, Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Love, Lavara G.: 10 a.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Smedley, Nathan I.: 2 p.m. today, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.

B.J. 'Joyce' Chambless, 80 - EROS ­ B.J. 'Joyce' Chambless, a retired Manville worker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Clark Springs Cemetery, near West Monroe.

Grace Dahlhauser Florence, 59 - TALLULAH - Grace Dahlhauser Florence, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gladys Kleinpeter, 80 - RUSTON - Gladys Gremillion Kleinpeter, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. A graveside service is at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Lafayette.

Mary Louise Mills, 78 - LAKE PROVIDENCE - Mary Louise Mills, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

C.M. Newsom Jr., 87 - SIKES - C.M. Newsom Jr., a retired forestry technician, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral Home. Burial is at Sikes Cemetery, Sikes.

Larson Wallace, 72 - DENHAM SPRINGS - Larson Wallace, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is at 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Chase Cemetery, Chase.

Purvis Leon Weed, 61 - HEBERT - Purvis Leon Weed, a retired industrial salesman, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Welcome Home Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Prewitt Cemetery, Mangham.



Monday, October 11, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Love, Lavara G.: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston
Chambless, B.J. 'Joyce': 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Mills, Mary Louise: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.
Newsom, C.M. Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield

James C. Allen, 91
James C. Allen of Monroe, a retired field man, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Andrews Methodist Church in Sterlington. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Benny Daryl Bouwell, 30
Benny Daryl Bouwell of West Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at New Life Apostolic Church on Hwy. 34, West Monroe.

Dorothy G. Brent, 74
WINNSBORO - Dorothy G. Brent, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at Magnolia Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Yvonne Odom Gresham, 73
FARMERVILLE - Yvonne Odom Gresham, a retired co-owner of a builders supply company, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Zion Hill Cemetery in Farmerville.

Dallas E. Hogue, 81
JIGGER - Dallas E. Hogue, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bertha Seaward Johnson, 92
RUSTON - Bertha Seaward Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Tuesday.

Erna B. Koch, 84
RUSTON - Erna B. Koch, 84, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Carolyn V. Nettles, 56
GILBERT - Carolyn V. Nettles, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Hortense Simmons Newcomer, 79
CROWVILLE - Hortense Simmons Newcomer, 79, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Crowville. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Tuesday, October 12, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Johnson, Bertha Seaward: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Koch, Erna B.: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston

Clayton Barmore, Sr., 63
Clayton Barmore, Sr., a self employed service station owner, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mineral Springs Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert Lee Bergeron, 86
RUSTON - Robert Lee Bergeron, a barber, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Ware's Chapel Cemetery, Haynesville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Benny Darreal Bouwell, 30 disabled
Benny Daryl Bouwell of West Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the New Life Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the Butler Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the church.

Lizzie Clark, 94
WINNSBORO - Lizzie Clark, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crockett Point Baptist Church near Crowville. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Dan Dailey, 80disabled
COLUMBIA - Dan Dailey died Sunday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Dalles E. Hogue, 81
JIGGER - Dalles E. Hogue, a retired machinist, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Burial is at South Central Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ida B. LaPrairie, 90
LARTO - Ida B. LaPrairie, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church, Larto. Burial is at the Pease Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Carolyn V. Nettles, 56
GILBERT - Carolyn V. Nettles, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at South Central Baptist Church near Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Woodrow Porter, 82
BASTROP - Woodrow Porter, a retired grocery store owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Carter-Nicholson Cemetery, Bastrop.

James Allen Riles, 59
BASTROP - James Allen Riles, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery, Beekman.

Cleo Lindsey Taylor, 80
JENA - Cleo Lindsey Taylor, a retired Louisiana Training Institution employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. at Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors chapel, Jena. Burial is at Chalk Hill Cemetery, Little Creek.



Thursday, October 14, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Broyles, William Oscar, 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Buchan, Roy D.: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Felice, Frank "Joe" Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Indian Village Methodist Church, Choudrant

Ruby B. Barber, 82
JOYCE - Ruby B. Barber, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Allene Greer, 67
TROUT - Allene Greer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. at Eden Methodist Church, Trout. Burial is at Eden Methodist Cemetery, Trout, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors, Jena.

Joe W. Johnson, 62
Joe W. Johnson of West Monroe, a Riverwood supervisor, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Michael H. Parker, 36
BATON ROUGE - Michael H. Parker, a data operator, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Harvey Cecil Platt, 45
Harvey Cecil Platt of Monroe, a tile worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial is at Amity Cemetery near Hebert. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

James Marshall Smith, 61
CHATHAM - James Marshall Smith, a logger, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial is at Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., Jonesboro.

Jimmy Thomas, Jr., 24
WINNSBORO - Jimmy Thomas, Jr., a custodian, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial is at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.

Clarence 'LaMar' Vines Sr., 85
NEWELLTON - Clarence "LaMar" Vines, Sr., a retired farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

William Steven Watson, 39
BATON ROUGE - William Steven Watson, formerly of Sicily Island, an elementary school teacher, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Eva Oren Williams, 74
WINNSBORO - Eva Oren Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Friday, October 15, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Thomas, Jimmy Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

Rev. Francis Atlas, 94
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Rev. Francis Joseph Atlas, a retired farmer and civil rights activist, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Isaac Bates, 74
BASTROP - Isaac Bates, a groundskeeper, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Brown, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Willie Brown, a retired farmer, died Oct. 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at New Light Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Sam Collins, 81
DELHI - Sam Collins, a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Josephine Davis, 88
TALLULAH - Josephine Davis, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah

Tamara Nicoile Gordon, 27
Tamara Nicoile Gordon of Monroe, a food tech, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Mary Green, 82
WINNSBORO - Mary Green, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Danny Ray Harris, 40
OAK GROVE - Danny Ray Harris, an operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the Goodwill Baptist Church. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery, Forest under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc., Oak Grove.

Herman Jones, 58
BASTROP - Herman Jones, a roofer, died Oct. 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Montgomery Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mildred Jones, 62
Mildred Jones of Monroe, a cook, died Oct. 6. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Larry S. May, 43
DELHI - Larry S. May, a Delhi Guest Home employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Burial is at the Saint John Community Cemetery near Delhi. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. today as McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Coralie Peoples, 99
WINNSBORO - Coralie Peoples, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at the Old Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 4 to 0 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Rhonda Richard, 57
Rhonda Richard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Empire Family Center, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Erna Viera, 91
Erna Viera of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Rubin Washington, 38
MOORE, Okla. - Rubin Washington formerly of Delhi, a laborer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Seven Star Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eva Orene Williams, 74
WINNSBORO - Eva Orene Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

Linda Williams, 41
EXTENSION - Linda Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel.



Monday, October 18, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hughey, Willie Beatrice: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Allen Chapel AME, Monroe.
Reed, Matilda M.: 11 a.m. today, Monday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Taylor, Betty McClendon: 2 p.m. today, Monday at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Twiner, Charles A.: 1 p.m. today, Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Antonio.

Lee Cook, 78
Lee Cook of Monroe, a retired welder, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Radford Dean, 63
FARMERVILLE - Radford Dean, a retired Union Parish Highway Department employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Crossroads Cemetery, near Farmerville.

Elnora Marie Easterling, 72
SPENCER - Elnora Marie Easterling, the retired owner of Marie's Glassware and Antiques, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

R.E. Futch, 85
CALHOUN - R.E. Futch, a retired contractor, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Arturo M. 'Bobby' Quiambao Jr., 24
Arturo M. 'Bobby' Quiambao Jr. of Monroe, a painter and sandblaster for Waveland Corp., died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Wendy Williams, 45
Wendy Williams of Monroe, a landscaper, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.



Tuesday, October 19, 1999

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hughey, Willie Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Allen Chapel AME, Monroe.

William Bastoe, 77
William Bastoe of Monroe, formerly of New Orleans, a veteran, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Lee Cook, 78
Lee Cook of Monroe, a retired welder, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Halls Cemetery, on Hwy. 15 in Richland Parish, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m.

Bess Courtman, 74
Bess Courtman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Iamphis Grayfield, 76
OAK GROVE - Iamphis Grayfield, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral, Home of Rayville.

Harold Green, 50
HOUSTON - Harold Green formerly of Monroe, a laborer, died Oct. 11. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Fannie Jackson, 92
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Fannie Jackson, a homemaker, died Oct. 13. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Epps Church of God in Christ, Epps. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Tommie E. Lynn, 82
MONTGOMERY - Tommie E. Lynn, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Hebron Cemetery in Dry Prong. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Marie Pleas, 72
Marie Pleas of Monroe, a presser, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, inc., Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Kurt P. Schmeer, 58
Kurt P. "Butch" Schmeer of West Monroe, a building contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.



Wednesday, October 20, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bastoe, William: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane
Cook, Lee: 2 p.m. today, Halls Cemetery, Hwy. 15 in Richland Parish
Green, Harold: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jackson, Fannie: 1 p.m. today, Epps Church of God in Christ, Epps
Pleas, Marie: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe

Bess Courtman, 74
Bess Courtman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.

John Warren Gulley, 62
EMMETT, Idaho - John Warren Gulley, a businessman, died Oct. 13. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Monday at the Bramwell Cemetery near Emmett, Idaho, under the direction of Potter Funeral Home chapel in Emmett.

Marjorie Jones Lewis, 71
Marjorie Jones Lewis of West Monroe, a retired South Central Service Representative, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Joel D. Maples, 67
FERRIDAY - Joel D. Maples, a veteran, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Huffman Cemetery, Manifest.

Coy McNease, 88
Coy McNease of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe employee, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.

Eva Nell Misner, 56
OAK GROVE - Eva Nell Misner, a factory worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Arturo Quiambao, 24
Arturo "Bobby" Quiambao, an off-shore painter, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Ellis Robson, 83
Ellis Robson of Monroe, a retired production superintendent of Ashland Oil Company, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Eula B. Smith, 89
EROS - Eula B. Smith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.



Thursday, October 21, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bonner, John Frazier: 2 p.m. today, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity
Boxley, Joshua Ches: 1 p.m. Monday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Ivory, Charlie: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Mangham
Sallis, Dana Marie: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Archibald
Spriggs, Christeen: 2:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School auditorium, Lake Providence

Earl David Beavers, 63
STERLINGTON - Earl David Beavers, a retired Sunbelt Plastics employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Lucille Dampier Fatheree, 84
OLLA - Lucille Dampier Fatheree, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Sharon Cemetery, near Sikes.

Bernie V. Freeman, 77
ROCKY BRANCH - Bernie V. Freeman, a retired chemical operator, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Rocky Branch Church of Christ, Rocky Branch. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.

Sara T. Graham, 88
CONEHATTA, Miss. - Sara T. Graham, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Beatline Baptist Church, Union, Miss. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Stephens Funeral Home chapel, Union, Miss. Burial is at the church cemetery.



Sunday, October 24, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bonner, John Frazier: 2 p.m. today, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity
Boxley, Joshua Ches: 1 p.m. Monday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Ivory, Charlie: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Mangham
Sallis, Dana Marie: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Archibald
Spriggs, Christeen: 2:30 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School auditorium, Lake Providence

Earl David Beavers, 63
STERLINGTON - Earl David Beavers, a retired Sunbelt Plastics employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Lucille Dampier Fatheree, 84
OLLA - Lucille Dampier Fatheree, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Sharon Cemetery, near Sikes.

Bernie V. Freeman, 77
ROCKY BRANCH - Bernie V. Freeman, a retired chemical operator, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Rocky Branch Church of Christ, Rocky Branch. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.

Sara T. Graham, 88
CONEHATTA, Miss. - Sara T. Graham, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Beatline Baptist Church, Union, Miss. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Stephens Funeral Home chapel, Union, Miss. Burial is at the church cemetery.



Monday, October 25, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Boxley, Joshua Ches: 1 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Ivory, Charlie: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Mangham
Fatheree, Lucille Dampier: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla.
Graham, Sara T. : 2 p.m. today, Beatline Baptist Church, Union, Miss.

Marion Louise Allen, 55
EROS - Marion Louise Allen, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is a Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Margery Jean Millis Bearden, 70
Margery Jean Millis Bearden of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish clerk of court, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Robert Glen Bryan, 56
SALINE - Robert Glen Bryan, a dining facility supervisor for the Navy, formerly of Bastrop, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Old Saline Cemetery, Saline. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.

Ludy L. Coburn, 63
RAYVILLE - Ludy L. Coburn died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery, near Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles A. 'Chuck' Crawford, 62
RAYVILLE - Charles A. 'Chuck' Crawford, a retired nursing instructor at Tallulah Vo-Tech, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vara E. Dyer, 78
RAYVILLE - Vara E. Dyer, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Wayne Fallin, 86
SIMSBORO - Wayne Fallin, a retired state resource conservationist, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel. Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at St. Rest Cemetery, near Dubach.

George Agustus Hanna, 90
JONESBORO - George Agustus Hanna, a machine tender, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Full Gospel Temple, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Joe Cecil Hatfield, 66
TROUT - Joe Cecil Hatfield, a carpenter, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Frazier Cemetery, Rogers.

Mary Alice Gourley Lebrun, 45
BASTROP - Mary Alice Gourley Lebrun, a certified nurse's assistant with United Homecare, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Wilma Francis Little, 64
Wilma Francis Little of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Swartz First Assembly of God, Swartz. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe, and 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.

Dorothy Iola McLemore, 69
OAK GROVE - Dorothy Iola McLemore died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jerald Howard Simms, 92
BASTROP - Jerald Howard Simms, a logging contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Merlin LaReece 'Reece' Walters, 71
HEBERT - Merlin LaReece "Reece" Walters, a retired supervisor at Manville, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Heloise Williamson, 80
MARION - Heloise Williamson, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Roark Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.



Tuesday, October 26, 1999


Wednesday, October 27, 1999


Thursday, October 28, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Epps, Oscar: 11 a.m. today, St. Matthew A.M.E., Tallulah
Goldston, James Earl: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hollis, Phil: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Wilson, Carolyn Island Wilson: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

James Clifford Bestal, 88
MARION - James Clifford Bestal, a retired store owner, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jimmie Brown, 50
OAK GROVE - Jimmie Brown, a retired railroad employee, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Floyd Byrnside, 79
DUBACH - Floyd Byrnside, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church cemetery, Lawson, Ark.

Olive Ballard Cagle, 97
Olive Ballard Cagle of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Highland Park Baptist Church. Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Annis Ella Cawthon, 90
RUSTON - Annis Ella Cawthon, a retired professor, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Doyline Cemetery, Doyline, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Alex 'Eddie' Donivan, 77
EROS - Alex C. "Eddie" Donivan, a pipeline construction inspector, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

M.A. Forman Jr., 80
MONTEREY - M.A. Forman Jr., a retired Concordia Electric Co-op employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Monterey Church of Christ, Monterey. Burial is at Crane Family Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Hubert Hooter, 64
PINEVILLE - Hubert Hooter, a maintenance helper, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mayna Church of God, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Edna M. Jackson, 51
TALLULAH - Edna M. Jackson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

June Lee Johnson, 69
TALLULAH - June Lee Johnson, a homemaker, died Oct. 21. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Mollie Johnson, 93
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Mollie Johnson, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Lois Lee Tharp Payne, 68
RAYVILLE - Lois Lee Tharp Payne, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Stevenson Cemetery, near Rayville.

Grace Peters, 82
Grace Peters of West Monroe, a retired businesswoman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Victoria Reno, 75
Victoria Reno of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Luna Methodist Church cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.



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