Obituaries April 1999
  Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer
  
April 1, 1999, Thursday
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
  Caldwell, Cleveland: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Winnfield
  Dumas, Ruth Lenora: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove
  Dunn, Albert L.: 2 p.m. today, Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church, Jonesville
  Smith, Frank Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Old Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
Willie Coleman Ainsworth, 86
  JENA - Willie Coleman Ainsworth, a retired dietician, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the 
  Old Union Cemetery west of Columbia.
Minerva Weeden Barbour, 90
  Minerva Weeden Barbour of Monroe, a beautician, died March 25. The funeral is 
  11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Minnie Mae Bareswill, 94
  Minnie Mae Bareswill, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery 
  in West Monroe.
Artie Laverne Bearden, 46
  Artie Laverne Bearden of West Monroe, a computer programmer, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 10 a.m. today at Calhoun United Pentecostal Church, Calhoun. Burial 
  is at the Gainesville Cemetery, Dodson, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.
Bobbie Lurine Brock, 67
  CASPER, Wyoming - Bobbie Lurine Brock, a nurse, died March 10. A Memorial Service 
  will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Casper, Wyoming.
Annie Corinn Dozier, 91
  DELHI - Annie Corinn Dozier, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at the United Methodist Church in Delhi. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial 
  Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Judson Land Emory, 65
  CHOUDRANT - Judson Land Emory, retired from Lincoln Parish Police Jury, died 
  Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. 
  Burial is at Sibley Cemetery in Sibley.
Wayne Graves, 47disable
  CALHOUN - Wayne Graves of Calhoun, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Ben Werner Harvey, 65
  FERRIDAY - Ben Werner Harvey, a mill wright, died Tuesday. Graveside services 
  are 2 p.m. today at St. Patrick Cemetery in Bernice under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, Farmerville.
James Wiley Harvey, 87
  QUITMAN - James Wiley Harvey, retired from the paper mill, died Wednesday. The 
  funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial 
  is at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 
  8 a.m. until time of service at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
David Earl McCready, 77
  BASTROP - David Earl McCready, a retired butane truck driver, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial 
  is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the 
  funeral home.
Ruby Lee Smith, 52
  WINNSBORO - Ruby Lee Smith, a dietician, died March 27. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at the Second Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at State Place 
  Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home 
  of Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Winnsboro.
Ruby Chestwood Sullivan, 88
  SALINE - Ruby Chestwood Sullivan, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. today at Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is at Old Saline Cemetery, 
  Saline, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Coushatta.
John Edward Toney Sr., 71
  TALLULAH - John Edward Toney, Sr., a construction worker, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah. Burial 
  is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah.
Edna Cagle Ward, 90
  FARMERVILLE - Edna Cagle Ward, a retired grocer, died Tuesday. Graveside services 
  are 2 p.m. today at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, Texas, under direction 
  of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Ainsworth, Willie Coleman: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
  Barbour, Minerva Weeden: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe
  Brock, Bobbie Lurine: 3 p.m. today, Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Casper, Wyoming
  Harvey, James Wiley: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
  McCready, David Earl: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
  Smith, Frank Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Old Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
  Smith, Ruby Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Toney, John Edward Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah
James 'Bob' Andrews, 69
  HARRISONBURG - James "Bob" Andrews, a retired salesman, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Jonesville. 
  Burial is at the Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of 
  Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today until service time Saturday 
  at the church.
Wayne Graves, 47
  CALHOUN - Wayne Graves, an assistant operator plastic company, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Calhoun. Burial is 
  at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home 
  of West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time today at the church.
Stan Hagan, 73
  BASTROP - Stan Hagan, a retired radio broadcaster, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at the 
  Catholic Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the 
  funeral home.
Lydia S. Jones, 89
  OAK GROVE - Lydia S. Jones, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery 
  in Forest.
Annie Juneau, 90
  WISNER - Annie Juneau, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday 
  at Eureka Baptist Church near Gilbert. Burial is at the church cemetery under 
  the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 
  5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Rutha Mae Martin, 77
  WINNSBORO -- Rutha Mae Martin, a homemaker, died March 27. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Saturday at the True Gospel Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley 
  Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral home 
  of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Herman E. Mike, 75
  FARMERVILLE - Herman E. Mike, a veteran, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at the 
  Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. today 
  at the funeral home.
Anna Jewel Murphy, 80
  Anna Jewel Murphy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 
  1 p a.m. today at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn 
  Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. 
  Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the church.
David Wayne Patrick, 35
  DELHI - David Wayne Patrick, a cotton gin maintenance/repair worker, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pentecost Tabernacle in Delhi. Burial 
  is at the Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
William H. Phillips, 75
  SALINE - William H. Phillips, owner of Big Red's Fruit Stand, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial 
  is at Old Saline Cemetery, Saline. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the 
  funeral home.
Rannie Pinkey, 76
  Rannie Pinkey of Monroe, a retail merchant, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. Saturday at St Mark Baptist Church in Clayton. Burial is at the Garden 
  Rest Cemetery in Clayton under the direction of Smith Funeral home, Monroe. 
  Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Janice Marie Reagan, 55
  SHREVEPORT - Janice Marie Reagan, a wire fabricator for Frymaster, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro. Burial is at the Reagan Cemetery in Baskin. Visitation is from 4 
  to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
William 'Billy' Scott, 82
  WINNSBORO - William "Billy" Scott, a farmer, died March 25. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Saturday at True Light Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Ward 
  Bend Cemetery in Gilbert under direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home 
  in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Hattie Tyler, 86
  Hattie Tyler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday 
  at Point Pleasant Baptist Church in Athens. Burial is at the church cemetery 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 
  7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Frank Wade, 79
  Frank Wade, a custodian, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the 
  New St. James Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. 
  to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Carey E. 'Cowboy' White Jr., 56
  FERRIDAY - Carey E. "Cowboy" White, Jr., a Concordia Parish deputy 
  sheriff, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ 
  in Ferriday. Burial is at Forman Family Cemetery in Monterey under the direction 
  of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the 
  funeral home.
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Andrews, James "Bob": 10 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 
  Jonesville
  Juneau, Annie: 10 a.m. today, Eureka Baptist Church near Gilbert
  Martin, Rutha Mae: 1 p.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Mike, Herman E.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Patrick, David Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Pentecost Tabernacle, Delhi
  Phillips, William H.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
  Pinkey, Rannie: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
  Reagan, Janice Marie: 1 p.m. today, Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro
  Scott, William "Billy": 1 p.m. today, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Smith, Frank Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Old Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
  Smith, Ruby Lee: 11 a.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Tyler, Hattie: 11 a.m. today, Point Pleasant Baptist Church, Athens
  Wade, Frank: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe
  White, Carey E.: 2 p.m. today, Church of Christ, Ferriday
George Hudson Billberry, 89
  DUBACH - George Hudson Billberry, a retired sawmill worker, died Friday. The 
  funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Dubach United Methodist Church, Dubach. Burial 
  will be at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home, Ruston.
Newton Allen Brown, 76
  Newton Allen Brown of West Monroe, a postal worker, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be 5-9 p.m. today and Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn 
  Cemetery, Calhoun.
Noel A. Grower, 91
  Noel A. Grower of Monroe, a retired employee of The Toggery, died Friday. The 
  funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Graceminster Presbyterian Church, Monroe. 
  Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Eddie L. McClary, 76
  COLUMBIA - Eddie L. McClary, a retired meat cutter and a retired Caldwell Parish 
  School System employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at 
  Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, 
  near Clarks.
J.D. Powell, 80
  EPPS - J.D. Powell, a retired general store owner, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation will be 
  until service time at the church. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under 
  the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Wesley Todd Walker, infant
  Wesley Todd Walker of West Monroe, infant son of Todd and Tommie Walker, died 
  Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Eunice Pilcher Walsworth, 77
  RUSTON - Eunice Pilcher Walsworth, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be 
  at Concord Cemetery, Chatham. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Brown, Newton Allen: 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West 
  Monroe
Frances Dobson, 71
  EPPS - Frances Dobson, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10:30 
  a.m. Monday at Pentecostal Tabernacle, near Epps. Visitation will be 2:30-9 
  p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Burial will 
  be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral 
  Home, Oak Grove.
Hazel E. Edwards, 75
  Hazel E. Edwards of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gloria Isip, 71
  DELHI - Gloria Isip, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Carlton Johnson, 78
  DELHI - Carlton Johnson, a retired high school principal and educator, died 
  Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Delhi United Methodist Church, 
  Delhi. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. 
  Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Betty P. Robertson, 60
  START - Betty P. Robertson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Annie Mae Sykes, 86
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Annie Mae Sykes, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will 
  be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation 
  will 1-5 p.m. Monday at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial 
  will at Sweet Canaan Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Marie Tillman, 53
  POLLOCK - Marie Tillman, a homemaker, formerly of Vidalia, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Wesley Todd Walker, infant
  Wesley Todd Walker of Columbia, infant son of Todd and Tommie Walker, died Thursday. 
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery, 
  Vixen, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Brown, Newton Allen: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
  Dobson, Frances: 10:30 a.m. today, Pentecostal Tabernacle, near Epps
  Johnson, Carlton: 2 p.m. today, Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi. 
  Sykes, Annie Mae: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake 
  Providence
  Walker, Wesley Todd: 2 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery, Vixen
Frances Blackwell, 68
  URANIA - Frances Blackwell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Newton Brown, 76
  Newton Brown of West Monroe, a retired postman, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at 
  Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Frances Dobson, 71
  EPPS - Frances Dobson, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10:30 
  a.m. today at Darnell United Pentecostal Church, Darnell. Visitation will be 
  from 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, 
  Oak Grove, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Dorothy Lee Stuart Dumas, 85
  BOWLING SPRINGS LAKE, N.C. - Dorothy Lee Stuart Dumas, a homemaker, formerly 
  of West Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today at 
  Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be from 2:30-3:30 p.m. today at 
  Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Hazel E. Edwards, 75
  Hazel E. Edwards of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under 
  the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Louise Williams Jones, 78
  STRONG, Ark. - Louise Williams Jones, a retired waitress, formerly of Farmerville, 
  died Sunday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 
  near Bernice. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, near Spearsville, under the 
  direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Lori Kilcrease, 37
  ROCKY BRANCH - Lori Kilcrease, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. today at Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will 
  be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Clara H. Lockwood, 91
  FARMERVILLE - Clara H. Lockwood, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will 
  be at Laran Cemetery, Spearsville.
Sarah Lane McCarter, 37
  HOUSTON - Sarah Lane McCarter, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Gusta Matheny Mohamad, 79
  CALHOUN - Gusta Matheny Mohamad, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Danny Orr, 32
  Danny Orr of West Monroe died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
  at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday 
  at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
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Frances Emma Purdy, 89
  CALHOUN - Frances Emma Purdy, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be 
  at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beulah 
  Cemetery, Calhoun.
Charles Edward Roberts, 67
  COLUMBIA - Charles Edward Roberts, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Betty Robertson, 60
  START - Betty Robertson, a meat market employee, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Faith Baptist Church, Start. Visitation will be from 
  9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, 
  Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Thomas Harris Shockley, 96
  OAK GROVE - Thomas Harris Shockley, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Newton, Miss. Burial will be 
  at the church cemetery, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Doris W. Sawyer Smith, 85
  ROCKY BRANCH - Doris W. Sawyer Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
  Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be 
  at Crossroads Cemetery.
Georgia Belle Stephens, 86
  EPPS - Georgia Belle Stephens, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be 
  at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Herringville Baptist Church, Epps. Burial will be at the 
  church cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Marie Ann Metcalf Tillman, 53
  VIDALIA - Marie Ann Metcalf Tillman, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation 
  will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland 
  Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Amanda Wilkerson, 19
  Amanda Wilkerson of West Monroe, a Cracker Barrel restaurant employee, died 
  Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cheramie Cemetery, 
  Tyler Town, Miss. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home chapel, West Monroe.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Orr, Danny: 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove 
  Purdy, Frances Emma: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West 
  Monroe 
  Smith, Doris W. Sawyer: 10 a.m Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe. 
  Stephens, Georgia Belle: 10 a.m. today at Herringville Baptist Church, Epps. 
  
  Sykes, Annie Mae: 1 p.m. today at the First Missionary Baptist Church, Lake 
  Providence
  Tillman, Marie Ann Metcalf: 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Patricia Brown, 73
  QUITMAN - Patricia Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 
  3:30 p.m. today at Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado, Ark., under the direction 
  of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Hazel O. 'Gran' Glover, 86
  FERRIDAY - Hazel O. "Gran" Glover, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial is at Legion Memorial 
  Cemetery in Newellton.
Vergie Harlow, 86
  JONESBORO - Vergie Harlow, a RN, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at 
  Edmonds funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Bobbie Hudnall, 61
  NEBO - Bobbie Hudnall, retired Police Jury employee, died Monday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. today at the Nebo Cemetery, Nebo, under the direction of 
  Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors of Jena.
Delores Jackson, 50
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Delores Jackson, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at 
  the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Sue C. Jones, 84
  BASTROP - Sue C. Jones, a retired school teacher, died Saturday. Graveside services 
  are 2 p.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of 
  Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
J.D. Lakes, 68
  CAMPTI - J. D. Lakes, a retired CEO at Dayton Power and Lights, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is 
  at the Garden of Memories in Jonesboro. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. today at 
  the funeral home.
Gusta Matheny Mohamad, 78
  CALHOUN - Gusta Matheny Mohamad, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services 
  are 3 p.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-1 
  p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Ray Pitts, 59
  FERRIDAY - Ray Pitts, a farmer and real estate, died Monday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Interment is at Woodlawn 
  Mausoleum, Ferriday.
  
  Charles Edward Roberts, 67
  COLUMBIA - Charles Edward Roberts, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home Chapel in Columbia. Burial is 
  at Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield
Thomas G. Walters, Sr., 85
  Thomas G. Walters, Sr. of West Monroe, retired from the Dept. of Transportation, 
  died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Lynn Cemetery in Archibald. 
  Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Amanda Joan Wilkerson, 19
  Amanda Joan Wilkerson of West Monroe, a Hostess Cashier, died Saturday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery in Tylertown, Mississippi, under 
  the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
  Jackson, Delores: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Pitts, Ray: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday
  Purdy, Frances Emma: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
  Smith, Doris W. Sawyer: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West 
  Monroe
Audrey Louise Alexandra, 80
  MANGHAM - Audrey Louise Alexandra, a retired business woman, died Tuesday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of 
  Rayville.
Frances Blackwell, 68
  URANIA - Frances Blackwell, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Burial is at Urania Cemetery in Urania. 
  Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Inez Driggers, 88
  Inez Driggers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
LaShanda Hardwell, 19
  LaShanda Hardwell of Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. 
  today at Present Truth Seventh Day Adventist Church in Monroe. Burial is at 
  Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Gloria Isip, 71
  DELHI - Gloria Isip, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today 
  at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery 
  in Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Sarah Lane McCarter, 37
  HOUSTON - Sarah Lane McCarter formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington 
  Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Nina Lee Jennings Mohundro, 99
  Nina Lee Jennings Mohundro of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside 
  services are 11:30 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is 
  9-11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Eula Moy, 97
  Eula Moy of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 1. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Johnny Patrick, 65
  TULSA, Okla. - Johnny Patrick, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Doris Willie Smith, 85
  GRANBURY, Texas - Doris Willie Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is 
  at the Crossroads Cemetery in Crossroads under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral 
  home.
Dabney Thomas, 56
  RAYVILLE - Dabney Thomas, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Daisy Ward, 85
  Daisy Ward of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Issac Warren, 60
  TALLULAH - Issac Warren, a heavy equipment operator, died April 1. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Darvin Young, 72
  OAK RIDGE - Darvin Young, a retired cotton farmer, died April 3. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Alexandria No. 1 Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Burial 
  is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville. 
  Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Lavelle Moore, 81
  FARMERVILLE - Lavelle Moore, a logger, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday 
  at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home in Farmerville.
Bernice Norsworthy, 87
  BASTROP - Bernice Norsworthy, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction 
  of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral 
  home. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
  Jackson, Delores: 1 p.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Moore, Lavelle: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
  Young, Darvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Alexandria No. 1 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
Audrey Louise Alexander, 80
  MANGHAM - Audrey Louise Alexander, a retired secretary for an auto dealership, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Mangham Baptist Church in Mangham. 
  Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the church. Another service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday 
  at the Morgan Mill Baptist Church in Morgan Mill, Texas. Burial will follow 
  at the Morgan Mill Cemetery in Morgan Mill, Texas, under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home of Rayville.
Marshall "Hap" Benedict, 69
  RUSTON - Marshall "Hap" Benedict, a retired ArkLa Gas supervisor, 
  died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Woodard Walker Cemetery 
  in Taylor under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation 
  is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Emma Blackmon, 63
  NEWELLTON - Emma Blackmon, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Edith Brown, 94
  SICILY ISLAND - Edith Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at Hopewell Baptist church in Sicily Island. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Inez Driggers, 88
  Inez Driggers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities 
  Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service 
  at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Frederick M. Ford, 63
  BASTROP - Frederick M. Ford of Bastrop died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Friday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is Memorial Park Cemetery 
  in Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Willie Habbard, 91
  RAYVILLE - Willie Habbard, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Sam Jones, 70
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sam Jones formerly of Ferriday, a farmer, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home in Ferriday. 
  Burial is at the Ferriday Cemetery.
Margie Crawford LaCroix, 65
  WILDSVILLE - Margie Crawford LaCroix, a school bus driver, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. today at Evangeline Baptist Church in Wildsville. Burial is 
  at the Evangeline Cemetery, Wildsville, under the direction of Comer Funeral 
  Home of Ferriday.
Irma Dearmon Lee, 63
  URANIA - Irma Dearmon Lee, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at the First Baptist Church in Urania. Burial is at the Beech Creek Cemetery 
  under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation is until time 
  of services at the church.
Moses Lyons, 30
  Moses Lyons of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died April 2. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at St. Joseph Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens, Ruston, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of 
  Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Bernice Norsworthy, 87
  BASTROP - Bernice Norsworthy, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Christ 
  Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home 
  in Bastrop.
Eloise Otis, 70
  Eloise Otis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Judy F. Parnell, 57
  RUSTON - Judy F. Parnell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Friday at the New Life Assembly of God in Ruston. Burial is at Pines Memorial 
  Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. 
  Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Elmer E. Sherer, 80
  JONESBORO - Elmer E. Sherer, an engineer at a Steel Mill, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Hodge. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Robert Stewart, 53
  RAYVILLE - Robert Stewart, a teacher, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Willie Ward Jr., 55
  Willie Ward Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died March 31. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at the New Daughter's 
  of Zion Cemetery in Extension. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral 
  Home chapel in Monroe.
Issac Warren, 60 ss
  TALLULAH - Issac Warren, a heavy equipment operator, died April 1. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood 
  Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville. 
  
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
  Alexander, Audrey Louise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morgan Mill Baptist Church, Morgan 
  Mill, Texas.
  Benedict, Marshall "Hap": 10 a.m. today, Woodard Walker Cemetery, 
  Taylor.
  Brown, Edith: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
  Ford, Frederick M.: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
  Jones, Sam: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.
  Lyons, Moses: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe
  Parnell, Judy F.: 10 a.m. today, New Life Assembly of God, Ruston
  Sherer, Elmer E.: 10 a.m. today, St. Lucy Catholic Church, Hodge
  Ward, Willie Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Warren, Issac: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Young, Darvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Alexander No. 1 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
Ida Bell Adams, 86
  HOMER - Ida Bell Adams, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial is at the Antioch Cemetery. Visitation is 
  7-8 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Inc., Homer.
Larry Wayne Case, 49
  JONESVILLE - Larry Wayne Case, a mechanic, died Wednesday. A Memorial Service 
  will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Lilly Baptist Church near Jonesville. A 
  private burial will be held under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Jonesville.
Daniel Lee Drayton, 71
  Daniel Lee Drayton of Monroe, a sanitation worker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mary Goss Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at the Pleasant 
  Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Clay. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Mill 
  Funeral Home in Monroe.
Charles Edward Hamilton, 54
  Charles Edward Hamilton of Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. 
  Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe under the direction of Funerals 
  by McFarland in Monroe. The wake is 6-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Bennie Hershel Hatten Sr., 69
  SULPHUR - Bennie Hershel Hatten Sr., a 38-year BellSouth Telephone Company employee, 
  died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories 
  Cemetery in Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. 
  Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today at Hixson Funeral Home Ruth Street chapel 
  in Sulphur.
Mazie Geneva Jenkins, 90
  WINNSBORO - Mazie Geneva Jenkins, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial 
  is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. 
  until service time today at the funeral home.
Bryan Knight, 35
  BASTROP - Bryan Knight of Bastrop died in early April. The funeral is 3 p.m. 
  today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at the New Winnsboro 
  Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the 
  funeral home.
Nealey Lewis Jr., 65
  Nealey Lewis Jr. of Monroe, a glasscutter, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Aszmo McDowell, 92
  DELHI -Aszmo McDowell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home of Delhi.
Eula Moy, 97
  Eula Moy of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 5. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. 
  to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dorothy Beauchamp Olsan, 78
  Dorothy Beauchamp Olsan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is 
  at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Baby Boy Otis, infant
  Baby Boy Otis, infant son of Tina Otis, died March 31. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Funeral by McFarland of Monroe.
Johnnie Patrick, 65
  TULSA, Okla. - Johnnie Patrick formerly of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Starlight Baptist Church in Swartz. Burial 
  is at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Adam Payne, 98
  TALLULAH - Adam Payne, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at the Palestine Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in 
  Tallulah. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Tallulah.
Virgina "Sweet" Robinson, 61
  Virgina "Sweet" Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The 
  funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. 
  Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery in Monroe. The wake is 6-7 p.m. 
  today at the funeral home.NAME IS CQ
Daisy Ward, 85
  Daisy Ward of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 2. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at the China Grove Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Garden in Monroe. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in 
  Monroe. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
  Adams, Ida Bell: 2 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Homer
  Alexander, Audrey Louise: 11 a.m. today, Morgan Mill Baptist Church, Morgan 
  Mill, Texas
  Brown, Edith: 1 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island
  Case, Larry Wayne: 1 p.m. today, Lake Lilly Baptist Church near Jonesville
  Drayton, Daniel Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe
  Hamilton, Charles Edward: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, 
  Monroe
  Hatten, Bennie Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield
  Jones, Sam: 1 p.m. today, Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.
  Lyons, Moses: 1 p.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe
  Patrick, Johnnie: 11 a.m. today, Starlight Baptist Church, Swartz
  Payne, Adam: 1 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Robinson, Virgina "Sweet": 3 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist 
  Church, Monroe
  Ward, Daisy: 2 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe
  Ward, Willie Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Warren, Issac: 1 p.m. today, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Young, Darvin: 2 p.m. today, Alexander No. 1 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
Robert Dwain Carroll, 48
  PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Robert Dwain Carroll, a market manager for Affiliated Food 
  Co. of Little Rock, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Loche Arbor 
  Baptist Church in Swartz. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge, under 
  the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.
Danny Wayne Clark, 44
  OAK GROVE - Danny Wayne Clark, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Ravan Cemetery 
  in Oak Grove.
Frank Davidson, 80
  BERNICE - Frank Davidson, a retired sawmill worker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Bernice.
Rose Marie Mayo Golden, 69
  BASTROP - Rose Marie Mayo Golden, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral home in Bastrop.
Willie Habbard, 91
  RAYVILLE - Willie Habbard, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral of Rayville.
Mabel Frith Harvey, 76
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Mabel Frith Harvey, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral 
  is 3 p.m. today at the First Untied Methodist Church in Lake Providence. Burial 
  is at the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Cox Funeral 
  Homes, Lake Providence.
Lindsay Rae Hisaw, 8 this little girl was murdered 
  by a pervert in B, Italy mother is in the service she brought the girl home 
  to be buried here.
  BELPASSO, ITALY - Lindsay Rae Hisaw, a student and daughter of Sandra Hisaw 
  formerly of Lake Providence, died March 26. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the 
  First Presbyterian Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at the Providence Memorial 
  Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc., Lake 
  Providence.
Dosie Hobdy Sr., 60
  WINNFIELD - Dosie Hobdy Sr., a city recreational employee, died Wednesday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial 
  is at the Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today 
  at the funeral home.
Geneva Wells Hobson, 76
  HODGE - Geneva Wells Hobson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel in Jonesboro. Burial is at the Hodge United 
  Methodist Cemetery in Hodge. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ernestin Jordan, 54
  Ernestin Jordan of Monroe, a postal worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Johnnie Lamkin, 86
  RUSTON - Johnnie Lamkin, a retired lunchroom worker, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at the Ansley Union Church. Burial is at Prospect Cemetery in 
  Clay under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Venia Lomax, 98
  EPPS - Venia Lomax, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Lorena Francis McMullan, 89
  BASTROP - Lorena Francis McMullan, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery in Bastrop 
  under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. 
  today at the funeral home.
Eloise Richardson Otis, 70
  Eloise Richardson Otis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside 
  services are 10 a.m. today at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of 
  Cox funeral Home of Delhi.
Johnnie Patrick, 65
  TULSA, Okla.- Johnnie Patrick, a laborer formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Starlight Baptist Church in Swartz. Burial is 
  at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home 
  of Monroe.
Irma B. Smith, 79
  FAIRBANKS - Irma B. Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 4 p.m. 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane. Burial is at Loch Arbor 
  Baptist Church Cemetery in Swartz. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of 
  services at the funeral home.
Robert Stewart, 53
  Robert Stewart of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2:30 
  p.m. Sunday at China Grove Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Garden in Monroe under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation 
  is 2-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville and 6:30-8 p.m. at the 
  church in Monroe.
George Hilton "Buck" Stroud, 92
  WINNFIELD - George Hilton "Buck" Stroud, a construction worker, died 
  Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Southern Funeral Home chapel in 
  Winnfield. Burial is at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield. Visitation 
  is 4-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral 
  home.
Issac Warren, 60
  TALLULAH - Issac Warren, a heavy equipment operator, died April 1. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. today at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at 
  Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Rosetta Williams, 103
  Rosetta Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m Sunday at the funeral home.
Audrey P. Haire Woods, 78
  BASKIN - Audrey P. Haire Woods, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Sunday at the Baskin Baptist Church in Baskin. Burial is at the Lone Cherry 
  Cemetery near Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. 
  Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 until noon Sunday at Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home in Winnsboro. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Hamilton, Charles Edward: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, 
  Monroe
  Hobson, Geneva Wells: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
  McMullan, Lorena Francis: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, 
  Bastrop
  Stewart, Robert: 2:30 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe
  Stroud, George Hilton: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
  Williams, Rosetta: 11 a.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Woods, Audrey P. Haire: 2 p.m. today, Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin
Martha Paschal Bryant, 69
  MARION - Martha Paschal Bryant, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. Monday at Revival Campground Church, West Monroe. Visitation will 
  be from 3 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Twin 
  City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home, West Monroe.
Fay Maurel Corbin, 80
  OAK GROVE - Fay Maurel Corbin, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be 
  at 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak 
  Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Malcolm Harrison Williams, 94
  FARMERVILLE - Malcolm Harrison Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial 
  will be at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmerville. This is a lady; her 
  real first name is Malcolm.-mjl
Walter White, 82
  FARMERVILLE - Walter White, the retired owner of Farmerville Body and Glass 
  Shop, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Farmerville United 
  Methodist Church. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction 
  of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Tommy Wilson, 55
  MANGHAM - Tommy Wilson, a sewing machine mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Clarence Zeagler, 66
  Clarence Zeagler of West Monroe, a retired Ford, Bacon and Davis employee, died 
  Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bryant, Martha Paschal: 10 a.m. today, Revival Campground Church, West Monroe
  Corbin, Fay Maurel: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
  Williams, Rosetta: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
David M. Barlow, 71
  David M. Barlow of West Monroe, a painter, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Cliffie Cleon Cruse, 59
  OLLA - Cliffie Cleon Cruse, a retired crane operator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Gwendolyn Talley Fuson, 83
  Gwendolyn Talley Fuson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Aszmo Bates McDowell, 92
  DELHI - Aszmo Bates McDowell, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 
  1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is from 10 a.m. 
  until 7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial will be at 
  the church cemetery.
Johnny Poole Sr., 58
  Johnny Poole Sr. of West Monroe, the co-owner of Poole Starter and Alternator 
  Service, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of 
  Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the 
  funeral home.
Nathaniel Lee Simpson, 3
  ARCADIA - Nathaniel Lee Simpson, the son of Amanda and Todd Simpson, died Sunday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Farrar Funeral Home, 
  Farmerville.
Mamie G. Williams, 76
  OAK GROVE - Mamie G. Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 
  p.m. today at Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania. Burial will be at Providence 
  Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake 
  Providence.
Tommy Ray Wilson, 55
  MANGHAM - Tommy Ray Wilson, a sewing machine mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is at 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will 
  be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Reagan 
  Cemetery, Baskin.
Clarence Zeagler, 66
  Clarence Zeagler of West Monroe, a retired Ford, Bacon and Davis employee, died 
  Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. 
  
Deaths
  Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 
  4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  McDowell, Aszmo Bates: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Cliffie McPherson Bishop, 81
  GANADO, Texas - Cliffie McPherson Bishop, a homemaker, formerly of Tallulah, 
  died Monday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Herringville Baptist 
  Church Cemetery, Monticello. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 
  at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi.
Joseph Francis Cascio, 66
  Joseph Francis Cascio of Monroe, a retired autobody man, died Sunday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Cemetery, Monroe. Burial will be at 
  Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home 
  on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mattie Clark, 84
  Mattie Clark of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Cliffie Cleon Cruse, 59
  OLLA - Cliffie Cleon Cruse, a retired crane operator for the Zapata Offshore 
  Drilling Company, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at 
  Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla. Visitation will be 8-9:30 a.m. today at Riser 
  Funeral Home chapel, Olla.
Louis Calvin Davis, 76
  COLUMBIA - Louis Calvin Davis, a truck driver, died Sunday. Graveside services 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Epps Cemetery, Epps. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until 
  noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Frank "Frankie" Dunaway, 33
  CHOUDRANT - Frank "Frankie" Dunaway, a molder operator for Hogan Hardware, 
  died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, 
  Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Orea Lofton Ferguson, 75
  DALLAS - Orea Lofton Ferguson, a retired registered nurse, formerly of Chase, 
  died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Beverly Jean Bickham Gregory, 71
  Beverly Jean Bickham Gregory of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died 
  Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Myrtle Grube, 91
  DELHI - Myrtle Grube, a retired nurse, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 
  p.m. Wednesday at North Central Baptist Church, Central. Visitation begins at 
  5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, 
  under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ornell Jackson, 56
  Ornell Jackson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mary E. Jones, 92
  BERNICE - Mary E. Jones, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 
  p.m. today at Clayton Kay Funeral Home chapel, Grandview, Texas. Burial will 
  be at Grandview Cemetery, Grandview, Texas.
Rader C. Lambert, 89
  RUSTON - Rader C. Lambert, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 
  11 a.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. 
  today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Simsboro.
Nealy Lewis Jr., 65
  Nealy Lewis Jr. of Monroe, a glass cutter, died Thursday. The funeral will be 
  at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be 
  7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, 
  Richwood.
James Milline, 80
  James Milline of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Buddy Nugent, 74
  Buddy Nugent of Monroe, a retired convenience store owner, died Monday. The 
  funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington 
  Road, Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral 
  home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Johnny Glynn Poole, 58
  Johnny Glynn Poole of West Monroe, the co-owner of Poole Starter and Alternator 
  Service, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
George E. Rose, 79
  DOWNSVILLE - George E. Rose, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. 
  today at Downsville Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. 
  until service time at the church. Burial will be at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, 
  under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Velma Wooldridge Ross, 90
  FORT NECESSITY - Velma Wooldridge Ross, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial 
  will be at Boeuf Prairie Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
Inez Thomas, 83
  CALHOUN - Inez Thomas, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at noon 
  Thursday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday 
  at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at the church 
  cemetery.
Zeola G. Washington, 94
  Zeola G. Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bishop, Cliffie McPherson: 2 p.m. Thursday, Herringville Baptist Church Cemetery, 
  Monticello
  Lambert, Rader C.: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston
  Lewis, Nealy Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Thomas, Inez: noon Thursday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun
David Martin Barlow, 51
  David Martin Barlow of West Monroe, a painter, died Saturday. A memorial service 
  will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from noon until service time at the funeral home.
Mary Ella Cleveland, 104
  Mary Ella Cleveland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will 
  be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be 
  6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood 
  Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
George Coleman, 80
  TALLULAH - George Coleman, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Orea Lofton Ferguson, 75
  GARLAND, Texas - Orea Lofton Ferguson, a retired registered nurse, formerly 
  of Chase, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at 
  the funeral home. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery, Chase.
Gwendolyn Talley Fuson, 83
  Gwendolyn Talley Fuson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial 
  will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Edna Gilmore, 68
  FARMERVILLE - Edna Gilmore, a retired office manager, died Monday. The funeral 
  will be at 11 a.m. today at United Methodist Church, Farmerville. Burial will 
  be at Farrar City Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral 
  Home, Farmerville.
Myrtle Grube, 91
  DELHI - Myrtle Grube, a retired nurse, died Monday. The funeral will be at 2 
  p.m. today at North Central Baptist Church, Central. Visitation will be from 
  10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, 
  Delhi, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Willie Habbard, 91
  RAYVILLE - Willie Habbard, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ernestine Jordan, 54
  Ernestine Jordan of Monroe, a postal worker, died Wednesday. The funeral will 
  be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will 
  be 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, 
  Richwood, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Annie Lockman, 83
  TALLULAH - Annie Lockman, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 1 
  p.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood 
  Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Benia Lomax, 102
  EPPS - Benia Lomax, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at noon Friday 
  at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Thursday 
  at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Mauah Cemetery, 
  Epps.
Lee Mack, 91
  Lee Mack of Monroe, a stocker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. 
  today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, 
  Monroe.
Martelle Foster McGowen, 82
  SAN ANTONIO - Martelle Foster McGowen, a retired cafeteria manager, died Sunday. 
  The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy 
  Lane, Monroe. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial 
  will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Archie Robinson, 74
  ST. JOSEPH - Archie Robinson, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Nathaniel Lee Simpson, 3
  ARCADIA - Nathaniel Lee Simpson, son of Todd and Amanda Simpson, died Sunday. 
  The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. 
  Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery, near Farmerville.
Altha Arnold Johnson Wiggins, 82
  CROWVILLE - Altha Arnold Johnson Wiggins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Crockett Point Baptist Church, near Crowville. 
  Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction 
  of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gladys Jewel Martin Wiggins, 72
  HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Gladys Jewel Martin Wiggins, a homemaker, formerly of Lincoln 
  Parish, died Monday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sibley 
  Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Marcus Williams, 36
  BATON ROUGE - Marcus Williams, a probation officer formerly of Winnsboro, died 
  Monday. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, 
  Winnsboro. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Memorial 
  Garden, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. Friday and before burial on Saturday 
  under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bishop, Cliffie McPherson: 2 p.m. today, Herringville Baptist Church Cemetery, 
  Monticello
  Barlow, David Martin: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
  
  Cleveland, Mary Ella: 1 p.m. today, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. 
  Jordan, Ernestine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. 
  Lockman, Annie: 1 p.m. Friday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah 
  Lomax, Benia: noon Friday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. 
  McGowen, Martelle Foster: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on 
  Lamy Lane, Monroe 
  Wiggins, Altha Arnold Johnson: 2 p.m. today, at Crockett Point Baptist Church, 
  near Crowville
  Wiggins, Gladys Jewel Martin: 11 a.m. today, Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant,
  Williams, Marcus: 7 p.m. Friday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Adrienne Ballard, 65
  RIDGECREST - Adrienne Ballard, a retired restaurant manager, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Youngs Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is at Veterans 
  National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Isaac Ballard Sr., 87
  Isaac Ballard Sr. of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Emma Blackmon, 63
  NEWELLTON - Emma Blackmon, a homemaker, died April 4. Gravesides services are 
  3 p.m. today at Union Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Richardson 
  and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Eula Morris Brown, 61
  WINNSBORO - Eula Morris Brown, a cook, died April 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday 
  at the True Gospel Baptist Church in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson 
  Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 11 a.m. until noon Saturday at the church.
Betty Louise David Day, 65
  ACME - Betty Louise David Day, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Acme Baptist Church in Acme. Burial is at the church cemetery under 
  the direction of Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Charles Anthony Hodgkins Sr., 83
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Charles Anthony Hodgkins Sr., a schoolteacher, died Tuesday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilbourne Baptist Church in Kilbourne. Burial 
  is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction o f Cox Funeral Home 
  of Oak Grove.
Ornell Jackson, 56
  Ornell Jackson of Monroe, a barber, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday 
  at Zion Springs Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial gardens 
  in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 
  from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home.
Betty L. Kyzer, 68
  HENDERSON, Nev. - Betty L. Kyzer, a waitress, died in April. Graveside services 
  are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes 
  Inc. of Oak Grove.
Edwin B. Loudon, 91
  Edwin B. Loudon formerly of Baton Rouge, a retired engineer, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Rabennorst Funeral Home chapel in Baton Rouge. 
  Burial is at the Eastern Star Cemetery in Wilson. Family visitation is from 
  noon until time of service Friday at the funeral home.
Vicki Farace McKinney, 51
  Vicki Farace McKinney, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today 
  at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park 
  Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
William D. "Bo" Parker, 32
  William D. "Bo" Parker of Monroe, co-owner of Furniture Factory Outlet, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington 
  Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Mae Scarborough, 76
  BASTROP - Mae Scarborough, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Friday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Liberty Cemetery 
  in Haile.
James Louis "Jack" Taylor, 77
  GREENVILLE, Miss. - James Louis "Jack" Taylor, a businessman, died 
  Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery 
  under the direction of Boone-Wells Funeral Home, Greenville, Miss. 
  
  William Emmett Thomas, 74
  WINNFIELD - William Emmett Thomas, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 
  a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Winnfield. Burial is at Cooley Double 
  Church Cemetery, Winnfield. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Ballard, Adrienne: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday
  Brown, Eula Morris: 1 p.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro
  Hodgkins, Charles Sr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne
  Jackson, Ornell: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
  Jordan, Ernestine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. 
  Lockman, Annie: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah 
  Lomax, Benia: noon today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. 
  Loudon, Edwin B.: 2 p.m. today, Rabennorst Funeral Home chapel, Baton Rouge
  McGowen, Martelle Foster: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy 
  Lane, Monroe 
  Scarborough, Mae: 2 p. m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
  Taylor, James Louis: 3 p.m. today, Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Greenville, Mississippi
  Williams, Marcus: 7 p.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Issac Ballard Sr., 87
  Issac Ballard Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at 
  New St. James Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at St. Joe. Visitation is 
  6:30-8 p.m. today at the church under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of 
  Monroe.
Ed Blanson, 80
  WINNSBORO - Ed Blanson, a farmer, died April 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday 
  at the Holly Grove Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery. 
  Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro.
Lillie Mae Blockwood, 80
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Lillie Mae Blockwood, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sweet Canaan Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial 
  is at the church cemetery under direction of Brannum Funeral Home in Lake Providence.
Constance Denise Buckner, 40
  EROS - Constance Denise Buckner, a teacher's aide, died April 10. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Plum Hill Baptist Church in Eros. Burial is at the 
  church cemetery. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe.
Mattie Clark, 84
  Mattie Clark, a homemaker, died April 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the 
  Solomon Temple Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens 
  in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.
Barbara Edith Crews, 63
  PIONEER - Barbara Edith Crews, a LPN, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today 
  at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Reeks Cemetery 
  in Oak Grove. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mary Dunehue, 92
  CHOUDRANT - Mary Dunehue, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral was 11 a.m. 
  Thursday at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Choudrant. Burial was at the Macedonia 
  Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston.
Willie Bessie Hatten, 91
  RUSTON - Willie Bessie Hatten, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at the St. Peter Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery. 
  Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King Funeral Home in Ruston.
Ella R. Jackson, 86
  WINNFIELD - Ella R. Jackson, a hospital maintenance employee, died April 9. 
  The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Winnfield Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. 
  Burial is at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Dodson. Visitation 
  is 6-8 p.m. today and 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Charles H. Lee Jr., 75
  Charles H. Lee Jr., of West Monroe, a retired Paper Mill employee, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral home chapel in West Monroe. 
  Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Calhoun.
James Clifton Lindsay, 70
  James Clifton Lindsay of West Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Thursday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in 
  Monroe.
Winston J. Matejowsky, 84
  JONESBORO - Winston J. Matejowsky, a retired custodian, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Ebenezer 
  Cemetery. Visitation is 3:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Milline, 80
  James Milline of West Monroe, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at the Plum 
  Hill Cemetery in Eros under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home.
Jo Ann Sager Riley, 72
  Jo Ann Sager Riley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services 
  are 2:30 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on St. John Street. Visitation is 12:30-2 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home.
Dorothea Morrison Scarf, 91
  Dorothea Morrison Scarf, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today 
  at the First Baptist Church in Swartz. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, 
  Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Zeola G. Washington, 94
  Zeola G. Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services 
  are 3 p.m. Saturday at the Holly Ridge Cemetery in Delco under the direction 
  of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Ballard, Issac, Sr.: 11 a.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
  Blanson, Ed: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
  Blockwood, Lillie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
  Brown, Eula Morris: 1 p.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
  Buckner, Constance Denise: 1 p.m. today, Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros.
  Clark, Mattie: 1 p.m. today, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
  Hatten, Willie Bessie: 1 p.m. today, St. Peter Baptist Church.
  Jackson, Ella R.: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
  Jordan, Ernestine: 1 p.m. today, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
  Lee, Charles H., Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
  Matejowsky, Winston J.: 11 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
  Milline, James: 11 a.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
  Washington, Zeola G.: 3 p.m. today, Holly Ridge Cemetery, Delco.
Edith Lutze Beasley, 80
  Edith Lutze Beasley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 
  a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at 
  Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Clay Boothe, 14
  HARRISONBURG - Clay Boothe, a student at Harrisonburg Elementary School, died 
  Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church 
  in Harrisonburg. Burial is at the Boothe Cemetery in Harrisonburg under the 
  direction of Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Friday until time 
  of services today at the church.
Mildred Carney, 89
  LINVILLE - Mildred Carney, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. 
  Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, 
  Linville. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jessie Warren Carr, 80
  CASTRO - Jessie Warren Carr, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Sunday at the Foster Arbor Assembly of God in Castor. Burial is at the Ebenezer 
  Baptist Church Cemetery in Castor under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home 
  of Jonesboro. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Annie Mae Turner Cole, 83
  RUSTON - Annie Mae Turner Cole, a retired cottage parent at Ruston State School, 
  died Thursday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial 
  Park in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral home, Ruston. 
  Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
George Coleman, 81
  TALLULAH - George Coleman, a lumber laborer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. today at the New Morning Star Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at 
  Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Nancy Virgina Cox, 68
  Nancy Virgina Cox, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today 
  at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial 
  Garden Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time 
  today at the funeral home.
Leona Foy, 88
  RAYVILLE - Leona Foy, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Sunday 
  at First United Pentecostal Church in Rayville. Burial is at the Mer Rouge Cemetery, 
  Mer Rouge, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. 
  Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at the church.
John Goldston, 62
  John Goldston of Monroe, a pulp wood cutter died April 12. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is 
  at the Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. 
  Sunday at the funeral home chapel.
Lesley Elizabeth "Libby" Drew Guier, 
  86
  Lesley Elizabeth "Libby" Drew Guier, a retired teacher, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe. Burial is at 
  Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road.
Willie Habbard, 91
  RAYVILLE - Willie Habbard, a retired carpenter, died April 7. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. today at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at Royal 
  Blue Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
X.V. Hales, 78
  ARCHIBALD - X.V. Hales, a retired house painter and cemetery caretaker, died 
  Friday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at the Archibald Church of Christ. Burial 
  is at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home 
  of Rayville.
Willie Jean Harris, 61
  Willie Jean Harris of Monroe, a cafeteria worker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 3 p.m. Tuesday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is 
  at the Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Miller 
  Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.
Ernestine Jordan, 58
  Ernestine Jordan of Monroe, a postal worker, died April 7. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. today at Tristone Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe.
Minnie Kyle, 88
  Minnie Kyle of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 4 p.m. 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn 
  Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Charles H. Lee Jr., 75
  Charles H. Lee Jr., of West Monroe, a paper mill maintenance supervisor, died 
  Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in 
  West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 
  a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Della Mae Lewis, 82
  CALHOUN - Della Mae Lewis, an administrative assistant, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Monday at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 
  2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
James Lindsay, 70
  James Lindsay of West Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is 
  at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Lloyd Loe, 80
  Q UITMAN - Lloyd Loe, a welding inspector, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 
  a.m. today at the Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral home, Jonesboro.
Thomas J. Lunsford, 74
  JONESBORO - Thomas J. Lunsford, a retired auto sales manager, died Friday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is 
  from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Columbus Mann, 76
  BASTROP - Columbus Mann, a retired pipe line worker, died Friday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is 
  at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at Brown 
  Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
Archie Robinson, 76
  DALLAS - Archie Robinson, a retired truck driver, died April 12. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. today at St. John Baptist Church in Waterproof. Burial is at the 
  Consuella Cemetery in Lake Saint John under the direction of Tennant Funeral 
  Home of Rayville.
Hazel B. Shaver, 80
  Hazel B. Shaver of West Monroe, a clerk, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities 
  Memorial Garden in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home.
Rosie Zeigler, 89
  Rosie Zeigler of West Monroe, a homemaker, died April 7. The funeral is 3 p.m. 
  Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at the Plum Hill Baptist 
  Cemetery in Eros. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Carney, Mildred: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Carr, Jessie Warren: 2 p.m. today, Foster Arbor Assembly of God, Castor
  Cole, Annie Mae Turner: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston
  Foy, Leona: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville
  Goldston, John: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Harris, Willie Jean: 3 p.m. Tuesday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
  Lewis, Della Mae: 1 p.m. Monday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun
  Lunsford, Thomas J.: 2 p.m. today, Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro
  Mann, Columbus: 2 p.m. today, Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
  Shaver, Hazel B.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
  Zeigler, Rosie: 3 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Betty Marvell Bass, 82
  OAK GROVE - Betty Marvell Bass, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be at 
  Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Minnie Lenard Cummings, 93
  Minnie Lenard Cummings of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial 
  will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.
Effie McKowan Holt, 86
  BASTROP - Effie McKowan Holt, a nutrition aide for LSU Extension Agency, died 
  Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 
  Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction 
  of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gladys Lusk, 80
  Gladys Lusk of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1 
  p.m. Tuesday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be 
  7-8 p.m. Monday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at 
  Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Clarence L. Ramsey, 85
  STERLINGTON - Clarence L. Ramsey, a retired drilling superintendent, died Saturday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Lucille Sullivan, 86
  Lucille Sullivan of West Monroe, a retired Troy and Nichols Mortgage Company 
  employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Emma Jean Terrell, 67
  OAK GROVE - Emma Jean Terrell, a dietician, died Friday. Graveside services 
  will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under 
  the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. 
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Cole, Annie Mae Turner: 11:30 a.m. today, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston
  Goldston, John: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Harris, Willie Jean: 3 p.m. Tuesday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
  Holt, Effie McKowan: 2 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop
  Lewis, Della Mae: 1 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun
  Lusk, Gladys: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe
  Terrell, Emma Jean: 3 p.m. today, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence
Rosemary H. Blagg, 74
  SAN ANGELO, Texas - Rosemary H. Blagg, a piano teacher, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, San Angelo, Texas. Visitation 
  will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Johnson's Funeral Home chapel, San Angelo, Texas. 
  Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, San Angelo, Texas.
  Blagg's daughter lives in West Monroe/mjl
Marvin Butler, 56
  Marvin Butler of West Monroe, an electrician, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will 
  be at New Chapel Hill Cemetery, West Monroe.
Henry R. Cook, 99
  Henry R. Cook of Monroe, a cattleman/rancher, died Saturday. Graveside services 
  will be at 1 p.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under 
  the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Melinda R. 'Bobo' Peppers, 44
  JENA - Melinda R. "Bobo" Peppers, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hixon Brothers Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
  Burial will be at Nolley Memorial Cemetery, Jena.
Rachel Mae Rice, 42
  Rachel Mae Rice of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be 
  at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. 
  Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
  
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Blagg, Rosemary H.: 10 a.m. today, First Christian Church, San Angelo, Texas
  Harris, Willie Jean: 3 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
  Lusk, Gladys: 1 p. m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe
  Peppers, Melinda R. 'Bobo': 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe.
Elizabeth Alberti, 84
  JONESBORO - Elizabeth Alberti, a retired bank vice president, died March 7. 
  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home 
  chapel in Jonesboro.
Billie Gene Allbritton, 64
  BRANSON, Mo. - Billie Gene Allbritton, a mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Sara Mac Brewton, 74
  WINNFIELD - Sara Mac Brewton, a former owner of Brewton Hardware and Gifts, 
  died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in 
  Winnfield. Burial is at Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral 
  Homes, inc., Winnfield. Visitation is from 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
  until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Eulagenia Smith 'Smitty' Mitchell, 87
  Eulagenia Smith "Smitty" Mitchell of Monroe, a retired school teacher, 
  died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home on Lamy Lane.
Ester Bee Porter, 68
  Ester Bee Porter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Garden, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Clarence L. Ramsey, 85
  STERLINGTON - Clarence L. Ramsey, a retired drilling and production superintendent, 
  died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel 
  on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Shirley R. Silmon, 63
  SPEARSVILLE - Shirley R. Silmon, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Spearsville. Burial is at the Spearsville 
  Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Lucille Scott Sullivan, 86
  Lucille Scott Sullivan, retired from Troy-Nichols Mortgage Company, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. 
  Burial is at the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
April 21, 1999, Wednesday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
  Alberti, Elizabeth: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Brewton, Sara Mac: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnfield
  Peppers, Melinda R. 'Bobo': 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe
  Porter, Ester Bee: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home Inc., Monroe
Billie Gene Allbritton, 64
  BRANSON, Mo. - Billie Gene Allbritton, a mechanic died Saturday. Graveside services 
  are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.
Ronald Barefoot, 65
  Ronald Barefoot of West Monroe, a retired timekeeper, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at the 
  Antioch Cemetery in Eros.
Jesse Burnett Sr., 88
  RAYVILLE - Jesse Burnett Sr., a truck driver, died April 16. The funeral is 
  11 a.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is 
  at the Love and Charity Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Montgomery's 
  Funeral Home of Bastrop. Quiet hour is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Talmadge G. Evans, 70
  Talmadge G. Evans of Monroe, a retired insurance adjuster, died Tuesday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road.
Richard Frederick 'Dick' Heusel Sr., 83
  BASTROP - Richard Frederick 'Dick' Heusel Sr., owner of Bastrop Motel Enterprises, 
  died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church 
  in Bastrop. Burial is at the Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction 
  of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.
Eron R. Hood, 98
  DUBACH - Eron R. Hood, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday 
  at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at St. Rest Cemetery 
  in Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation 
  is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Estes R. Lowry, 93
  MANGHAM - Estes R. Lowry, a retired farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. 
  today at the Lone Cherry Baptist Church in Mangham. Burial is at the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation 
  is from 10 a.m. until time of services today at the church.
June Judy Monroe, 83
  June Judy Monroe of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on St. John Street in Monroe. Burial is 
  at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Eulagenia Smith "Smitty" Mitchell, 
  87
  Eulagenia Smith "Smitty" Mitchell, a retired school teacher, died 
  Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home on Lamy Lane.
Bessie Mae Monroe, 81
  JACKSON, Miss. - Bessie Mae Monroe, a homemaker, died April 16. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at St. 
  Paul Cemetery in Girard.
Joe Puckett, 49
  TALLULAH - Joe Puckett, a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Friday at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery 
  under direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. 
  Thursday at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Tallulah.
Ben Elbradge Tomblin, 65
  HODGE - Ben Elbradge Tomblin, a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 
  p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at the Mt. Olive 
  Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
April 22, 1999, Thursday 
Deaths
  Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 
  4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Burnett, Jesse Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church, Rayville
  Hood, Eron R.:10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
  Puckett, Joe: 11 a.m. Friday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Tomblin, Ben Elbradge: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro
Mary Ann Bagwell, 78
  Mary Ann Bagwell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington road. Burial is at the 
  Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Herman Eubanks, 79
  OAK GROVE - Herman Eubanks, a dozer operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak 
  Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Talmadge Evans, 70
  Talmadge Evans of Monroe, a claims adjuster, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 
  p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at 
  Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Addie Goldsmith, 64
  RUSTON - Addie Goldsmith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at the Liberty Hill 
  Baptist Church Cemetery in Dubach. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at the 
  funeral home.
Odell Erma Gray, 85
  TROUT -Odell Erma Gray, a retired nursing attendant for Pinecrest State School, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors 
  chapel in Jena. Burial is at Belah Cemetery in Trout.
Kayo Jong, 51
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Kayo Jong, a grocer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday 
  at 1st Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at the Providence Memorial 
  Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc. of 
  Lake Providence.
Janet McCarty, 43
  EUNICE - Janet McCarty, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 
  p.m. today at Taylor Chapel Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson Brothers 
  Funeral Directors, Jena.
B.L. McVay, 74
  DELHI - B. L. McVay, a retired heavy equipment operator for LADOTD, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Herringville Baptist Church in Monticello. Burial 
  is at the church cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Visitation 
  is until time of services today at the church.
Eulagenia 'Smithy' Mitchell, 87
  Eulagenia "Smitty" Mitchell of Monroe, a retired school teacher, died 
  Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in 
  Coldspring, Texas, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane. 
  Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Edith Parnell, 97
  CHOUDRANT - Edith Parnell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Sibley Cemetery 
  in Choudrant. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Vergie C. Roark, 86
  Vergie C. Roark of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at 
  Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home.
Ruby Smelley, 83
  RUSTON - Ruby Smelley, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery 
  in Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Jerry W. Smiley, 54 could not reach funeral 
  home for occupation. 
  CAIRO, Ga. - Jerry W. Smiley, 54 , died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday 
  at the Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the Sardis Cemetery 
  near Winnfield. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service 
  time Friday at the funeral home. 
April 23, 1999, Friday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Burnett, Jesse Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church, Rayville
  Goldsmith, Addie: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
  Jong, Kayo: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Mitchell, Eulagenia: 2 p.m. today, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Coldspring
  Parnell, Edith: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
  Puckett, Joe: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Roark, Vergie C.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
  Smelley, Ruby: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
  Smiley, Jerry W.: 2 p. m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Dr. William Crowder, 75
  Dr. William Crowder of Monroe, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Northeast 
  Louisiana University, died Tuesday. The memorial service is 2 p.m. today at 
  Strauss Hall, Room 148, on the NLU Campus in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home of West Monroe.
John L. Hand, 84
  HOUSTON - John L. Hand formerly of Monroe, a retired fireman, died Thursday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home 
  on Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Billy Gene Higginbotham, 64
  OAK GROVE - Billy Gene Higginbotham, a retired custodian, died Thursday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. 
  Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-9 
  p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral 
  Home in Oak Grove.
Tony Mario Hunter, 49disabled vet
  LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Tony Mario Hunter formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. The 
  funeral is noon today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Powell 
  Street Cemetery, Monroe.
Ethel McDaniel, 55
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Ethel McDaniel, a custodian, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at the 
  Gaither Memorial Cemetery, in Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris 
  Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Linda Renal Jones Jackson Skinner, 52
  FERRIDAY - Linda Renal Jones Jackson Skinner, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The 
  funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Ferriday. Burial is 
  at the Ferriday Cemetery in Ferriday under the direction of Richardson and Sims 
  Funeral Home of Ferriday. The wake is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home 
  chapel.
Effie Dale Toms, 86
  SALINE - Effie Dale Toms, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Saturday at Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is at Old Saline Cemetery, 
  Saline. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Mary B. Walton, 86
  WISNER - Mary B. Walton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Saturday at St. Paul No. 1 in Wisner. Burial is at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, 
  under direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Robert Paul Welch, 60
  JUNCTION CITY, Ark. - Robert Paul Welch, a printer for the El Dorado News-Times, 
  died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Caledonia Baptist Church, Junction 
  City. Burial is at the Caledonia Cemetery, Junction City under the direction 
  of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado. 
April 24, 1999, Saturday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
  Burnett, Jesse Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church, Rayville
  Higginbotham, Billy Gene: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak 
  Grove
  Jong, Kayo: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  McDaniel, Ethel: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Skinner, Linda Jackson: 1 p.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Ferriday
  Toms, Effie Dale: 10 a.m. today, Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline
  Walton, Mary B.: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul No. 1, Wisner
  Welch, Robert Paul: 2 p.m. today, Caledonia Baptist Church, Junction City, Arkansas.
Ethel Amos, 86
  JONESBORO - Ethel Amos, an elementary teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is 
  11 a.m. today at the New Friendship Baptist Church, Gansville. Burial is at 
  the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Rosa James Carroll, 71
  TALLULAH - Rosa James Carroll, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland, Tallulah.
John H. "Bill" Cunningham, 47
  WINNFIELD - John H. "Bill" Cunningham, a plywood plant employee, died 
  Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. 
  Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is 
  at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield.
Nancy Mable Foster, 85
  SWARTZ - Nancy Mable Foster, a retired cook, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Fred Givens, 81
  TALLULAH - Fred Givens, a farmer, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. 
  today at the Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Castor, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood 
  Funeral Home, Tallulah.
The Rev. Samuel Jackson, 69
  The Rev. Samuel Jackson of Monroe, a Baptist minister, died Thursday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rosellia Milline, 88
  Rosellia Milline of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will at 3 
  p.m. Sunday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 
  11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be 
  at Plum Hill Cemetery, Eros.
Ruby Ingram Mitchell, 85
  JENA - Ruby Ingram Mitchell, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be 
  at 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation will be from 
  8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, 
  Manifest.
Robert Parker Sr., 69
  SICILY ISLAND - Robert Parker Sr., a retired auto body repairman, died Friday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at the 
  Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
David Dale Scott, 51
  RAYVILLE - David Dale Scott, a doctor of agronomy, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. 
  Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Willie Sledge, 82
  Willie Sledge of Monroe, a retired millworker, died April 16. The funeral will 
  be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Funerals By McFarland chapel, Monroe. 
  Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Gladys Walker, 63
  MONTGOMERY - Gladys Walker, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. 
  today at the Holy Baptist Church, Montgomery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. to 
  noon today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Pleasant 
  Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Montgomery.
Arlen Whisenant, 76
  WINNFIELD - Arlen Whisenant, a retired nurse, died Thursday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 4-10 
  p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at the Gorham Cemetery, Joyce. 
April 25, 1999, Sunday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Jong, Kayo: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  McDaniel, Ethel: 2 p.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Milline, Rosellia: 3 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
  Parker, Robert Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Sledge, Willie: 3 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
  Whisenant, Arlen: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Jessie Alred, 91
  DELHI - Jessie Alred, a retired dry goods sales clerk, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Delhi Church of Christ, Delhi. Visitation will be 
  until service time at the church. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery, Rayville, 
  under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Jackie L. Crocker, 28
  CALHOUN - Jackie L. Crocker, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 
  2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be 
  from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beulah 
  Cemetery, Calhoun.
Jesus R. Garcia, 41
  Jesus R. Garcia of Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe.
John L. Hand, 84
  HOUSTON - John L. Hand, a retired Monroe City fireman, died Thursday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Ladye Belle Lee, 82
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Ladye Belle Lee, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence. Burial will 
  be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Eudora, Ark., under the direction of Cox Funeral 
  Home, Lake Providence.
Cora Allene Roach, 81
  BASTROP - Cora Allene Roach, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 
  2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at New Forrest 
  Cemetery, West Carroll Parish.
Denzel Sellers, 72
  OLLA - Denzel Sellers, a Army veteran of World War II, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation will 
  be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Adams 
  Cemetery, near Kelly. 
April 26, 1999, Monday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Lee, Ladye Belle: 2 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence
Dorothy Jean Scharf Anding, 69
  Dorothy Jean Scharf Anding of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 9-11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
  Burial will be at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Nancy Mable Smith Foster, 85
  SWARTZ -Nancy Mable Smith Foster, a retired cook at Burney's Restaurant, died 
  Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel 
  on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the 
  funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Jesus R. Garcia, 41
  Jesus R. Garcia of Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. The funeral 
  will be at 11 a.m. today at Iglesia Bautista Emanuel Church, Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at McKnight 
  Cemetery, near Holly Ridge, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Julee Faye Hutson, infant
  Julee Faye Hutson of West Monroe, infant daughter of Jeffery DeMoss and Della 
  Hutson, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Luna Methodist 
  Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Herman M. 'Red' Mayes, 86
  GRAYSON - Herman M. "Red" Mayes, a retired logger, died Sunday. The 
  funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial 
  will be at Roberts Cemetery, near Kelly.
Terry Lee Murray, 42
  Terry Lee Murray of Monroe, a bodyman for Van Trow Inc., died Sunday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on 
  Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Ormand P. 'Paul' Olden, 69
  Ormand P. "Paul" Olden of West Monroe, an engineer with the U.S. Army, 
  died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home 
  chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the 
  funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Cleo Clark Shrader, 79
  Cleo Clark Shrader of Monroe, a technician, died Saturday. Graveside services 
  will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation will be 
  from 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Eunice Pippins Tarver, 95
  COLUMBIA - Eunice Pippins Tarver, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Glen O'Neal Vinson, 64
  COLUMBIA - Glen O'Neal Vinson, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial will 
  be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, near Columbia.
Helen Giger Wright, 88
  Helen Giger Wright of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at 
  Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Monroe.
April 27, 1999, Tuesday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Shrader, Cleo Clark: 2 p.m. today, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun
Eldon Lamoine Askin, 70
  Eldon Lamoine Askin, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in 
  West Monroe. 
Charlie V. Blade, 68
  Charlie V. Blade of Monroe, a custodian, died April 22. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at 
  Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood. 
Rosa Jane Carroll, 72
  TALLULAH - Rosa Jane Carroll, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  today at the Church of Christ in Delhi on Vaughn Street. Burial is at the New 
  Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland in 
  Tallulah. 
Hazel Poole Grant, 85
  BASTROP - Hazel Poole Grant, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. 
Charles DeWitt Head, Sr., 68
  Charles DeWitt Head, Sr. of West Monroe, a retired Manville employee, died Sunday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. 
  Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. 
Vera Sickmiller, 82
  Vera Sickmiller of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday 
  at the Bible Missionary Church in Monroe. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery 
  in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home on 
  Lamy Lane and from 1 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. 
Eunice Pippin Tarver, 95
  COLUMBIA - Eunice Pippin Tarver, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 
  a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial is at the Ogden Cemetery 
  in Liddieville. 
Vera Mae Thornhill, 83
  OAK GROVE - Vera Mae Thornhill, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Wednesday at Goodwill Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Red Wing Cemetery 
  in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc. of Oak Grove. 
Thelma Mae Thurston, 78
  FARMERVILLE - Thelma Mae Thurston, a retired florist, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holmesville Baptist Church in Downsville. Burial is at 
  Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral; Home 
  in Downsville. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Pat Wainwright, 59
  EROS --Pat Wainwright, an electrician, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday 
  at Whites Ferry Church of Christ, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, 
  Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. 
  Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church.
April 28, 1999, Wedneday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Blade, Charlie V.: 1 p.m. Friday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
  Sickmiller, Vera: 2 p.m. today, Bible Missionary Church, Monroe
  Thornhill, Vera Mae: 2 p.m. today, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville
  Wainwright, Pat: 2 p.m. today, Whites Ferry Church of Christ, West Monroe
Eldon L. Askin, 70
  Eldon L. Askin of West Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel 
  in West Monroe. Burial is at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville. Visitation is 
  from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Bobbie Lurline Womack-Brock, 67
  CASPER, Wyoming - Bobbie Lurline Womack-Brock, a nurse, died March 10. A Memorial 
  Service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at the Highway Chapel Church of God Education 
  Building, Quitman. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery under 
  the direction of Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory, Casper, Wyoming.
Shirley Ruth Emory, 49
  DALLAS, Texas - Shirley Ruth Emory, a secretary, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Friday at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial 
  is at Richwood Memorial Garden in Richwood under the direction of Peoples Funeral 
  Home in Denton. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Shelia Foster, 22
  RAYVILLE - Shelia Foster, a student, died April 24. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at the Greater One Baptist Church in Delhi. Burial is at the Royal Blue Cemetery 
  in Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation 
  is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Claude A. Gilliland, 84
  Claude A. Gilliland of Monroe, a retired District Manager for Mutual of Omaha, 
  died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.
Hazel Poole Grant, 85
  BASTROP - Hazel Poole Grant, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Squires Cemetery 
  near Summersville.
Ray Griffin, 39
  Rayville - Ray Griffin of Rayville died Friday. The funeral is noon today at 
  Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at St. Peter Rock Cemetery 
  in Bee Bayou under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Delila Mitchell, 73
  BASTROP - Delila Mitchell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Homes of Rayville.
Terry Lee Murray, 42
  Terry lee Murray, a paint technician, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes chapel on Lamy Lane in Monroe. Burial is at Memorial 
  Park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today 
  at the funeral home.
Louise A. Mussato, 56
  BIRMINGHM, Ala. - Louise A. Mussatto, an accounting clerk, died Monday. Graveside 
  services are 2 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under direction of 
  Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today 
  at the funeral home.
David Harold Puckett, Sr., 62
  CALHOUN- David Harold Puckett, Sr., a tanker man for Hollywood Marine, died 
  Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Johnny Odell Robinson, 23
  Johnny Odell Robinson, a custodian, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday 
  at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery of Monroe 
  under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.
Lelar Shavers, 82
  JONESVILLE -Lelar Shavers a homemaker, died April 22. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Thursday at St. Mary Baptist Church in Jonesville. Burial is at the Mt. Olive 
  Baptist Church Cemetery in Jonesville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time 
  of services Thursday at the church.
Jessie Stephens, 94
  BASTROP -Jessie Stephens, a retired business man, died Monday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Nina T. True, 86
  Nina T. True of Monroe, a sales manager, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home on Sterlington Road.
Audette L. 'Dot' White, 72
  JONESVILLE - Audette L. "Dot" White, a retired Sears executive, died 
  Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's 
  Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesville.
Sam Wilson, 81
  Sam Wilson of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood International Company employee, 
  died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in 
  West Monroe.
Annie Wink, 89
  Annie Wink of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Walnut Grove 
  Cemetery in west Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West 
  Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home in West Monroe. 
April 29, 1999, Thursday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Brock-Womack, Bobbie: 3 p.m. today, Highway Chapel Church of God Education Building, 
  Quitman
  Emory, Shirley Ruth: 1 p.m. Friday, Calvary missionary Baptist Church, West 
  Monroe
  Foster, Shelia: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Baptist Church, Delhi
  Shavers, Lelar: 1 p.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Jonesville
Pattie Coggins, 70
  FARMERVILLE - Pattie Coggins, a retired dental technician, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington 
  Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Doris M. Hargrove, 69
  Doris M. Hargrove of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be 
  at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Entombment 
  will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Samuel Jackson, 69
  Samuel Jackson of Monroe, a machinist, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bama Jordan, 84
  WINNFIELD - Bama Jordan, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 
  2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation will be 
  until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under 
  the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Atta Marshall, 68
  Atta Marshall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 3 
  p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. 
  to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia 
  Cemetery, Monroe.
Jonathan Wayne Murray, infant
  Jonathan Wayne Murray of West Monroe, infant son of Jonathan L. and Brandi C. 
  Murray, died Tuesday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn 
  Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home 
  on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
David Harold Puckett, Sr., 62
  CALHOUN - David Harold Puckett, Sr., a tanker man, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. 
  Zion Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West 
  Monroe.
Sarah Roberson, 47
  Sarah Roberson of Monroe died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under 
  the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
  This lady was disabled -no occupation---mjl
Jessie Stephens, 94
  BASTROP - Jessie Stephens, a retired business man, died Monday. The funeral 
  will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation 
  will be from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Whisper Pines 
  Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Irene M. Stewart, 90
  Irene M. Stewart of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Archie Taylor, 86
  RAYVILLE - Archie Taylor, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Maxine Wall, 72
  Maxine Wall of Monroe, a secretary, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today 
  at Bosco Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is from 9:30-11 a.m. today at the 
  church. Burial is at the Bosco Cemetery, Bosco, under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe. 
April 30, 1999, Friday 
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with 
  death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
  PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Emory, Shirley Ruth: 1 p.m. today, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe
  Foster, Shelia: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Baptist Church, Delhi
  Marshall, Atta: 3 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe
  Murray, Jonathan: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery
  Roberson, Sarah: 2 p.m. Saturday, Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros
  Stephens, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop
Joseph L. Ashley Jr., 84
  STERLINGTON - Joseph L. Ashley Jr., a retired carpenter and millwright, died 
  Monday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel 
  on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Rosie Banks, 90
  HOMER - Rosie Banks, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at the Antioch Baptist Church. Burial is at Union Cemetery, near Marion, under 
  the direction of King's Funeral Home Inc., Homer.
Ernest Barnett Sr., 66
  NEWELLTON - Ernest Barnett Sr., a farmer, died Monday. The funeral will be at 
  1 p.m. Saturday at Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation will be from 
  6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Newellton. Burial will be 
  at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton.
Earl K. Bell, 55
  BASTROP - Earl K. Bell, a tree service owner, died Monday. Graveside services 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Zachary Cemetery, Jones. Visitation will be from 
  10 a.m. to noon today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
James Carter 'Bo' Blasingame, Sr., 45
  James Carter "Bo" Blasingame Sr. of West Monroe, a construction foreman, 
  died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Kinner & Stevens Funeral 
  Home chapel, Jena. Visitation begins 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at the Nebo Cemetery.
Michael David Carter, 23
  CALHOUN - Michael David Carter, an electrician, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  will be at 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Entombment 
  will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Rev. Samuel Jackson, 69
  The Rev. Samuel Jackson of Monroe, a machinist, died April 22. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will 
  be from 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be 
  at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Willie Malone, 87
  HOMER - Willie Malone, a retired security guard, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. 
  today at King's Funeral Home Inc., Homer. Burial is at Forest Grove Cemetery.
Margaret M. McGee, 77
  Margaret M. McGee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today 
  at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery. 
  Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Tomye Scallon, 90
  LAMPASAS, Texas - Tomye Scallon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 
  10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Fellowship 
  Baptist Cemetery, Quitman.
Murble Strong, 66
  HEMPHILL, Texas - Murble Strong, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 
  a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at 
  the Lamar Cemetery, near Delhi.
Archie Taylor, 86
  RAYVILLE - Archie Taylor, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be at Cross 
  Creek Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Nina T. True, 86
  Nina T. True of Monroe, a retired sales manager, formerly of Crew Lake, died 
  Monday. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home 
  chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at 
  the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Lula Mae Wakefield, 90
  Lula Mae Wakefield of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services 
  are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 1-5 
  p.m. today and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe.
Audette L. 'Dott' White, 72
  JONESVILLE - Audette L. "Dott" White, a retired Sears Executive, died 
  Tuesday. Graveside Services are 4 p.m. today at Pease Cemetery, Larto, under 
  the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Edward Michael Victor, 61
  JONESBORO - Edward Michael Victor, a paper broker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 5 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 
  from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral 
  home. Burial is at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham. 
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