August 2006 Obituaries from the Monroe News-Star

Obituaries August 2006
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer

August 1, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Doyle "Pappy" Blakely Mulhearn Funeral Home August West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Doyle "Pappy" Blakely, 74, of Calhoun, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday August 1, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. "Pappy" was born December 6, 1931 in Dalhart, Texas and passed away in West Monroe, LA on Saturday July 29, 2006. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Calhoun. He was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ricky Lamar Blakely. August Mr. Blakely is survived by his wife of three years Mozelle B. Blakely, four sons, Randy D. Blakely and wife Myra of Calhoun, LA; Ricky D. Blakely and wife Rhonda of West Monroe, LA; Gil H. Blakely and wife Linda of West Monroe, LA; and Curtis J. Blakely and wife Jennifer of West Monroe, LA; step-sons, Steve and Bruce Warren; grandchildren, Randy Paul Blakely and wife Grace, Brooke Blakely, John Blakely; Stacey York and husband Andy; Justin and Lindsey Blakely, Brandon and Joshua Blakely. Pallbearers will be Brandon Blakely, Josh Blakely, Justin Blakely, Andy York, John Blakely, and Randy Paul Blakely. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Tuesday August 1, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

JAMES THOMPSON BRYANT SR. Cox Funeral Home August Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for James Thompson Bryant Sr., age 73, will be 10:00AM Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church, Lake Providence, LA with Rev. Lauren Moore officiating. Interment will be 1:00PM Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the Oakwood Cemetery, Milan TN, with a visitation at Bodkin Funeral Home, Milan, TN from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, LA. August He is preceded in death by his parents: Roy & Sara Bryant. James is survived by his wife:Billie Bryant of Lake Providence, LA; son: James T. "Tom" Bryant Jr. & his wife Priss of Natchez, MS; daughter: Julia Bryant Vaughn & her husband Mark of Nashville, TN; twin-brother: Dick Bryant of Trezevant, TN; sister: Sara Greenlee of Memphis, TN; 7 grandchildren: John, Will, Eliza, & Bryant Vaughn, Tripp, Jackson, & Grayson Bryant. Mr. Jim Bryant graduated from Milan High School & attended Memphis State University & Murdock Cotton School. He was an elder in the Lake Providence First Presbyterian Church. He also served in the Korean War. He was past president of the Lake Providence Country Club, Commander of the American Legion, & president of Bryant-Osborne Cotton Co. He was a long time business man & active in the cotton Industry. He was president of the Arkansas-Missouri Cotton Trade Assn. He served on the board of directors of American Cotton Assn. & Southern Cotton Assn. He was a merchant delegate to the National Cotton Council & served as an East Carroll Police Juror. Pallbearers will be: John Vaughn, Will Vaughn, Tripp Bryant, Jackson Bryant, Eliza Vaughn, Bryant Vaughn, Donnie Meadows. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dan Osborne, George Fox, Grady "Bubber" Brown, Carl Bonner, Danny Morara, Harvey Howington, Jim Thom, James Oscar Thornton, Wallace Oliver, Bobby Holt.

MR. DONALD C. GOVANG Mulhearn Funeral Home August West Monroe, LA Memorial service for Mr. Donald C. Govang, 85, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. A private family graveside service will also be held Wednesday under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. August Mr. Govang passed away at his residence on July 30, 2006. He was a member of St. Paschal's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Mr. Govang was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in Bougainville and Guadalcanal. He was very active in the Little Theatre and enjoyed performing for the Young Stage. Mr. Govang was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Marguerite. Survivors include his children, Regina Shimonski, Fran Burgess, Nan Cogburn, and Donald Govang, Jr.; grandchildren, Sarah Haden, Jill Burroughs, Shawn Burgess, Eric Burgess, Abby Cogburn, and Will Cogburn; great grandchildren, Leland Holton, Bayleigh Haden, and Lauren Haden; and sister, Lorraine Gentile. Online Registry/Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

STEVE PATRICK Cox Funeral Home August Delhi, LA Funeral services for Steve Patrick, 50, of Epps, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Dunn Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Fuller and Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. August Visitation will begin at 5:00PM Monday at Dunn Baptist Church. Mr. Patrick died Sunday at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. He is preceded in death by his mother Pearl Patrick. Steve was a Cotton Gin Mechanic and a member of the Dunn Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Gail Patrick of Epps, LA; two daughters, Jessica Jinks and husband, Eric of Delhi, LA, and Stephanie Patrick of Epps, LA; one granddaughter, Kaylee Jinks of Delhi, LA; his father, John Edward Patrick and wife, Linda of Delhi, LA; a brother, Allen Patrick and wife, Lisa of Rayville, LA and a very special mother-in-law, Mary Lingefelt of Epps, LA; and his maternal grandfather, Bud Hines of Epps, LA. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Simms, Buddy Lingefelt, Rick Wilcher, Randy Fryer, James Hosea, and Tim Boles. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

Annie M. Dale, 79
Annie M. Dale of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died July 25. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at City Cemetery.

Mildred B.H. Degeyter, 73
Mildred Bernice Hoffman Degeyter, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery.

Katie Handy, 82
Katie Handy, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Camille W. Holloway, 80
OLLA — Camille Windham Holloway, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be at the Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla.

Ora Bell Murphy Joiner, 86
RAYVILLE — Ora Bell Murphy Joiner a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Curtis Kleinpeter Sr., 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Curtis Kleinpeter Sr., a retired custodian, died July 24. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lake Providence High School auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Town of Lake Providence Cemetery.

Jayla N. Murphy, infant
Jayla Nicole Murphy, the infant daughter of Erica Robinson and Jimmy Murphy Jr., died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Evelyn S. Pankey, 87
Evelyn Simpson Pankey of Monroe, a retired Ouachita National Bank teller, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at 3 p.m. today at Crestview Cemetery, Dewitt, Ark.

Steve Patrick, 50
EPPS — Steve Patrick, a cotton gin mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Earnest Potter, 91
GILBERT — Earnest Potter, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Clayton 'Bud' Rogers, 85
BASTROP — Clayton "Bud" Rogers, a retired millwright, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Stevenson Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.

Mary Cowart Welch, 95
Mary Cowart Welch of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of the funeral home.

Donald G. Westrup, 68
COLUMBIA — Donald G. Westrup, a pipefitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously acknowledged
Blakely, Doyle "Pappy": 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Moffett, Arthur Lee: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Summerhill, Eula A.: 1:30 p.m. today, Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, Calif

August 2, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KENNETH LEE BERRY SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Lee Berry Sr., 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, August 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Berry died on July 31, 2006 at the Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. He was an engineer with the Arkansas and Louisiana, Missouri Railroad for thirty years. Mr. Berry served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved to cook. He also was a 32 degree Mason and former Past Master of the Graham Surghnor Masonic Lodge # 383. Mr. Berry is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Beth Monroe Berry; daughter, Dianne Berry Greer; and his parents, Orlean and William Gray Berry. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Waggoner and husband, Mike of Slidell, LA, June Tettleton and husband Nicky of Farmerville, LA; son, Ken Berry Jr. of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Teri Waggoner, Amy Waggoner, Misty Jones, Adell Johnson and husband Brian, Ashley Tettleton and Brooke Greer; two great grandchildren, Madison Waggoner and Cameron Landry; sister, Louise Hennen and husband Benson; brothers, Buddy Berry and wife Violet, Ned Berry and wife Elva Dean, Joe Berry and wife Lillie Ann; numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his companion, Mona Jowers. Pallbearers will be Jim Harrison, Gene Berry, Bill Berry, Keith Berry, Zach Sheehan, and Billy Townsend. Honorary pallbearers will be Carroll Townsend, Les White, and Harvie Eady. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HAZEL WALKER ELLERBEE Crother-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Walker Ellerbee, age 88, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Tallulah, LA, with Rev. John W. Rushing officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until hour of service at the church. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Mrs. Ellerbee died Monday, July 31, 2006 at her residence in Tallulah after a lengthy illness. She was born in Sikes, LA and had lived in Tallulah since 1938. She was a retired secretary and bookkeeper for the Madison Parish Assessor's office. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Tallulah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ellerbee, and a son, Darryl James Ellerbee. Survivors include: daughter-in-law: Leslye D. Ellerbee of Tallulah LA; four grandchildren: Darryl J. Ellerbee, Jr., of Talluah,LA, Jack D. Ellerbee of Hammond, LA, John H. Ellerbee of Baton Rouge, LA, and Elizabeth E. Sullivan of Tallulah, LA; five great-grandchildren: Lori E. Sullivan, Leslye Blake Sullivan, Carter O. Sullivan, Alvin Walker Sullivan, and Henry James Ellerbee, all of Tallulah, LA; one sister: Majorie W. Parker of Olla, LA. Pallbearers will be Tommy Bishop, Jim D. Sevier, Jr., Sidney Johnson, Dale McGoun, Michael Lancaster and Ray Caldwell.

HAZEL MARIE BUTLER SUTTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Marie Butler Sutton, 84, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 4, 2006 at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Warren Eckhart will be officiating with burial to follow at the Mer Rouge Cemetery in Mer Rouge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Sutton was born in Mer Rouge, LA on September 8, 1921 and passed away in Monroe, LA on July 31, 2006. After she and Mr. Sutton returned to Monroe from serving in the military, Mrs. Sutton served as the church hostess at College Place Baptist Church for many years. She was also the food service manager at Sherrouse Elementary School for 14 years beginning in 1964. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Butler; a brother, Carlos Ray Butler; a sister, Martha Harvey; and her husband, Mr. H.C. Sutton. She is survived by her three daughters: Billie Jean Smith and husband, Leslie of Charleston, SC; Bettie Marie Lockwood and husband, Charles Richard of Swartz, LA; and Denita Ann White and husband, Barry of West Monroe, LA; six siblings: Harry Butler of Elmer, LA; Henry Grady Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Mae Hope Hester of Bastrop, LA; Effie Lou Denenea of Covington, LA; Jeptha Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; and Owen Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Grandchildren: Tracy Lynn Smith of Jacksonville, FL; Slade Earl Smith of Lafayette, CA; Charles Richard Lockwood, Jr. and wife, Eva; William Edward Lockwood and wife, Teresa; Danny Earl Lockwood and wife, Laurie; Ronald Lynn Lockwood and wife, Roxanne; Larry Lee Lockwood all of Swartz, LA; Phillip Michael Inzina of Houston, TX; Rachel Allison Inzina of Monroe, LA; Hillary Laing Inzina Payne and husband Shean of Dallas, TX; three step granddaughters: Christy LeBlanc and husband, Jeff of Gulfport, MS; Jennifer Banks and husband, Kerry of Ruston, LA; and Maure Sternberg and husband, Michael of Mobile, AL; 10 Great Grandchildren, 7 Step Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sutton's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff at Avalon Place and Hospice Care of Louisiana for their special care and support given, with a special thank you to Wanda Tappin for her loving care and devotion. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MARY COWART WELCH Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Mary Cowart Welch, 95, will be 10 AM Thursday, August 3, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Sterlington with Rev. J.E. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Welch was born on December 13, 1910, in West Carroll Parish, LA and died on July 31, 2006 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sterlington, LA. Survivors include her sons, Jacob N. Perot and wife Betty and Bruce Bonner and wife Jean; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and two great-great grandsons. Visitation will be 5 PM until 8 PM Wednesday August 2, 2006 at the funeral home on Sterlington Road and 9 AM until service time at the church on Thursday. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

DONALD G. WESTRUP Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Donald George Westrup, age 67, of Hebert, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, August 3, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery in Hebert. Mr. Westrup was born on May 28, 1939 in Galveston, TX to the union of George Henry and Christina Wern Westrup and died Monday, July 31, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He was a retired pipefitter with Pipefitters Union Local #211 in Houston, TX, having 45 years of service. He was a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #164 and the John Mitchell Lodge in Hitchcock, TX. He also served in the U. S. Coast Guard. Survivors include his wife: Debbie Stapleton Westrup of Hebert, LA; her children: Donna Kay Burkhalter of Texas City, TX, Gary Eugene Westrup and his wife: Bridget of San Antonia, TX, Karen Moore and her husband: Doug of Santa Fe, TX, Brandy L. Dannehl and her husband: J. R. of Hebert, LA, and Christy Westrup of Hebert, LA; his step-father: Eugene Eldridge of Santa Fe, TX; his sisters: Barbara Giamfortone and her husband: Jody of Santa Fe, TX, Marsha Moore and her husband: Fred of LaMarque, TX, Rena Tambrella and her husband: Frank of Santa Fe, TX and Jerry Tennell and her husband: Mike of Middle Torch Key, FL; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of Columbia Masonic Lodge #164. Visitaiton will be Wednesday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and Thursday from 8:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

Joe Cascio, 78
RUSTON — Joe Cascio, a carpenter formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

George Lee Crum, 74
George Lee Crum of West Monroe, a master plumber, died Monday. A memorial service is 7 p.m. today at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, West Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Cleve Deere, 88
OAK GROVE — James Cleve Deere, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest.

Donald C. Govang, 85
Donald C. Govang of West Monroe, a retired plant manager, died Sunday. A memorial service is 11 a.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Private graveside services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jay Gresham, 52
RAYVILLE — Jay Gresham, a pipefitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth J. Hawkins, 94
BASTROP — Ruth J. Hawkins, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Fred Willie McDaniel, 59
MER ROUGE — Fred Willie McDaniel, a custodian for Oakwood Nursing Home, died July 27. Services are noon Thursday at New Saint Paul Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Joel Wheeler, 75
HUTTIG, Ark. — Joel Wheeler, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Felsenthal Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Visitation is noon until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Bapts Chapel Church Cemetery, Huttig under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Dale, Annie M: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Joiner, Ora Bell Murphy: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Kleinpeter, Curtis Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence High School auditorium.
Moffett, Arthur Lee: 10 a.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston

August 3, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOE CASCIO Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Graveside services for Joe Cascio, 78, formerly of Monroe, LA now residing in Alpine Guest Care of Ruston, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Cascio was born January 6, 1928, and went to be with his Lord July 29, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Kitchens Cascio; parents, Tony and Mary Cascio; brothers, Nick and Sam; and sister, Lena. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Maroon and husband Loyce of Ferriday, LA and Gloria Nugent and husband Jerry of Ruston, LA; one son, Joe R. Cascio of West Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren, Matt Maroon, Lisa Smith and Christy Porter all of Ferriday, LA; Kevin Nugent of Ruston, LA, Keith Nugent of Farmerville, LA, Kata Cascio of West Monroe, LA, Luke Cascio of Downsville, LA, and Jesse Cascio of Calhoun, LA; eight great grandchildren, Aaron Michael, Bailey Rose, Jacob, Maddie, Kadence, Zavin, Bentley, and Madison; brothers, Tony, Eddie, Charles, C.S., James, and Ronnie; sisters, Mary, Jo Ann, and Linda. He leaves a host of friends, especially his family at Alpine Guest Care. We thank you Alpine, from Administration to Housekeeping for loving and taking care of our dad. Dr. J. V. Jones, his care and support for over twenty years. Dr. Derek McClusky for his skill and support during surgery and to the ICU nurses and staff, you were wonderful. In lieu of flowers, please support your favorite charity or organization. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

"JAY" JESSE CLAUDE GRESHAM III Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Memorial Services for Mr. "Jay" Jesse Claude Gresham, III., 52, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Gresham was born January 18, 1954 in Monroe, LA and passed away on July 31, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He was a pipefitter for Conan Construction and has been in the construction business for eighteen years. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. C. and Olla Mae Gresham, Jr. He is survived by his four children, Amber Miklosey and husband T. J. of Calhoun, LA, Emily Babcock and husband Jeff of West Monroe, LA, Jesse C. Gresham, IV. of West Monroe, LA and Ross Gresham of West Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Rhiannon, John Thomas and Jillian Miklosey, Ashton and Shelby Babcock, two brothers, Gary Gresham and wife Ann of Pineville, LA and Rory Gresham and wife Beverly of Rayville, LA, two nephews, David and Ryan Gresham and two nieces, Mary and Amy Gresham. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Friday, August 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

KIMBERLY T. HOLLIS Hester's Central State Monroe, LA Funeral Home The funeral services for for Kimberly Tereze Hollis, 31, will be at Triumph Baptist Church, 800 Girod Street, Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 12:00 Noon. Kimberly had her homegoing on July 29, 2006 at St. Francis North Medical Center. She was born August 19, 1974 to Belinda Hollis and Aaron Ellis. She attended Triumph Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Parkview Church of God In Christ. She was a 1994 graduate of Carroll High School. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving son Dequaris Hollis; mother Belinda Hollis; father Aaron Ellis; sisters LaKinyan Hollis, and Marqualla Ellis; and one brother preceded in her death, Marquez Ellis. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives and caring friends. Visitation hours will be from 1-7PM Friday, August 4, 2006 at Hester's Funeral Home.

MRS. BOBBIE "BOO" MCINNISH PAYNE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA A memorial service for Bobbie "Boo" Payne, 63 of Monroe will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, August 4, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dick Humphries and Rev. Susan Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 to 3:00 PM under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Payne was born August 18, 1942, and passed away, August 1, 2006, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-seven years, James Arthur Payne, Sr. and her father Kenzie McInnish. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Payne Cummings, Monroe; son James Arthur Payne, Jr., Covington, LA; her grandson, Payne Cummings; mother, Reeva McInnish; sister Kay Matthews and husband Tom, Birmingham, AL, and a host of nieces, cousins, and friends. A graduate of Troy State University, she taught at River Oaks and Grace Episcopal Schools. Boo was listed in Who's Who Among American's Teachers & received the Outstanding Award as a "Louisiana Unsung Hero in Education." She was a member of St. Paul's Chancel Choir, taught Sunday School, and worked in the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Payne directed the Caroler and Cherub Choirs and was a member of the Spirit Builder's Sunday School Class. Boo was a soloist with Monroe Chamber Chorale, a member of Masterwork Singers, and Musical Coterie. She was also a member of AK Chapter of PEO. Boo wished to thank all her friends for their gifts, prayers, care, cards, visits, food and flowers, along with the doctors and staff of M.D. Anderson, Dr. Charles Morgan, and Hospice Care of Louisiana, Inc. Her family will ever be grateful for all the love and friendship shown her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Music Ministry of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Grace Episcopal School, or a charity of your choice. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.

Morris Ray "Doc" Parnell Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Morris Ray "Doc" Parnell, 59, of Algiers, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2006, at New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Dewayne Monk. Interment will be at New Hope Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Parnell passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2006. He was born in Winnsboro, LA. He was a retired Relay Foreman Technician with Entergy (LP&L) for the past 37 years. He is survived by his wife Marianne Harrison Parnell; children, Bernadette and Paul Parnell; brothers, Edie and Billy Jack Parnell. Pallbearers will be Roy Hepting, Steve Walker, Hank LaBlanc, Harold R. Parnell, Charles Franklin, and Kenneth W. Parnell, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul T. Parnell, Roy Ross Lapie, Justin Klumpp. Visitation will be 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM Friday, August 4, 2006 at the church Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

AZEL MARIE BUTLER SUTTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Marie Butler Sutton, 84, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 4, 2006 at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Warren Eckhart will be officiating with burial to follow at the Mer Rouge Cemetery in Mer Rouge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Sutton was born in Mer Rouge, LA on September 8, 1921 and passed away in Monroe, LA on July 31, 2006. After she and Mr. Sutton returned to Monroe from serving in the military, Mrs. Sutton served as the church hostess at College Place Baptist Church for many years. She was also the food service manager at Sherrouse Elementary School for 14 years beginning in 1964. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Butler; a brother, Carlos Ray Butler; a sister, Martha Harvey; and her husband, Mr. H.C. Sutton. She is survived by her three daughters: Billie Jean Smith and husband, Leslie of Charleston, SC; Bettie Marie Lockwood and husband, Charles Richard of Swartz, LA; and Denita Ann White and husband, Barry of West Monroe, LA; six siblings: Harry Butler of Elmer, LA; Henry Grady Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Mae Hope Hester of Bastrop, LA; Effie Lou Denenea of Covington, LA; Jeptha Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; and Owen Butler of Mer Rouge, LA; Grandchildren: Tracy Lynn Smith of Jacksonville, FL; Slade Earl Smith of Lafayette, CA; Charles Richard Lockwood, Jr. and wife, Eva; William Edward Lockwood and wife, Teresa; Danny Earl Lockwood and wife, Laurie; Ronald Lynn Lockwood and wife, Roxanne; Larry Lee Lockwood all of Swartz, LA; Phillip Michael Inzina of Houston, TX; Rachel Allison Inzina of Monroe, LA; Hillary Laing Inzina Payne and husband Shean of Dallas, TX; three step granddaughters: Christy LeBlanc and husband, Jeff of Gulfport, MS; Jennifer Banks and husband, Kerry of Ruston, LA; and Maure Sternberg and husband, Michael of Mobile, AL; 10 Great Grandchildren, 7 Step Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sutton's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff at Avalon Place and Hospice Care of Louisiana for their special care and support given, with a special thank you to Wanda Tappin for her loving care and devotion. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Jessica Allen, 26
MESQUITE, Texas — Jessica Allen died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Kenneth Lee Berry, 72
Kenneth Lee Berry of West Monroe, a retired railroad engineer with ALM Railroad, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Geneva Denny, 84
FERRIDAY — Geneva Denny, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Pine Hill Cemetery, Ferriday.

Jay Gresham, 52
RAYVILLE — Jay Gresham, a pipefitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael W. Hanspard I, 44
PERRIS, Calif. — Michael W. Hanspard I, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete.

Olivia C. Henderson, 92
BATON ROUGE — Olivia Cooper Henderson, a retired teacher formerly of Lake Providence, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Margaree Mayfield, 89
BERNICE — Margaree Mayfield, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Emma Jean Miller, 79
Emma Jean Miller of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jayla N. Murphy, infant
Jayla Nicole Murphy, infant daughter of Erica Robinson and Jimmy Murphy Jr. of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Leona B. Post, 77
BASTROP — Leona B. Post, a retired sales manager at Sarah Coventry, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.

Berylynn Spyker, 78
BASTROP — Berylynn Spyker, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 today at the church. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Mary Cowart Welch, 95
Mary Cowart Welch of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Sterlington. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Donald G. Westrup, 67
HEBERT — Donald George Westrup, a retired pipefitter with Pipefitters Union Local #211, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Casico, Joe: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riverview Cemetery.
Hawkins, Ruth J.: 10 a.m. today, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Cherry Ridge.
McDaniel, Fred Willie: noon today, New St. Paul Church of God in Christ.
Wheeler, Joel: 2 p.m. Friday, Felsenthall Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark

August 4, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

OPAL LYONS BAILEY Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, TN Opal Lyons Bailey, age 93, of Farmerville, LA, (formerly of Seymour, TN), passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at her home. Survivors include: son, Willard G. Bailey and wife Alice; daughter, Loma Jean Stazel and husband George; grandchildren, Dennis Stazel, Diana Yessick, Donna Blaydes, Leanne Meador, David Stazel, Margie Beeson and their families; 6 great-grandchildren; sister: Mary Crigler; and a host of relatives. Graveside service and interment will be 10:00AM Sunday in Atchley's Seymour Memory Gardens with Rev. Ron Blaydes officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865 (865-577-2807) www.atchleyfuneralhome.com

BARRY WAYNE SIMPSON AUG. 4, 1944-MAR. 11, 1967 KAREN, DALE, & ERVIN IN LOVING MEMORY

William Alderman, 38
William "Booger" Alderman of West Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jessica Allen, 26
MESQUITE, Texas — Jessica Allen died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is all day today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Mount Cellar Cemetery, Tallulah.

Mary Anderson, 94
RAYVILLE — Mary Anderson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Otha Benson, 76
FARMERVILLE — Otha Benson, a homemaker, died July 28. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville High School Auditorium. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Farmerville Church of God in Christ. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Edith Overton Bettge, 80
FERRIDAY — Edith Overton Bettge, a housewife, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Irvy Everett Cumpton, 75
RAYVILLE — Irvy Everette Cumpton, a security guard with Pecanland Mall, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Jesse C. Gresham III, 52
RAYVILLE — Jesse Clause "Jay" Gresham III, a pipefitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. until services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James G. Guthrie Jr., 61
James Grayson Guthrie Jr. of Monroe, an architect, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Katie Handy, 82
Katie Handy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mangham.

Kimberly Hollis, 31
Kimberly Hollis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Louis Houston, 86
Louis Houston of Monroe, a retired veteran, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Hazel Hudson, 80
Hazel Hudson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. with family hour 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kingston.

Alma Johnson, 88
RUSTON — Alma Johnson, a retired city of Ruston employee, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Arthur Jones, 83

BASTROP — Arthur Jones, a mill worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John Landis, 99
WINNSBORO — John Landis, a farmer, died July 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Place Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Margaree Mayfield, 89
DUBACH — Margaree Mayfield, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until services Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lisbon under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Emma Jane Miller, 79
Emma Jane Miller of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobbie 'Boo' Payne, 63
Bobbie "Boo" Payne of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Columbarium under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frederick Piper, 25
DALLAS — Frederick Piper, a construction worker formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Earnest Potter, 91
GILBERT — Earnest Potter, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church. The wake is 2-5 p.m. today at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Flenell Rice, 55
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Flenell Rice, a contractor, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Providence High Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Lonestar Cemetery.

Andrew Lee Starks Jr., 31
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Andrew Lee Starks Jr., formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jessica Stone, 21
Jessica Stone of West Monroe, a University of Louisiana at Monroe student, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. with a prayer service 6-7 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at St. Matthew Cemetery, Monroe.

Hazel M.B. Sutton, 84
Hazel Marie Butler Sutton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Casico, Joe: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Denny, Geneva: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Henderson, Olivia C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Miller, Emma Jane: 9 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Murphy, Jayla Nicole: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Post, Leona B.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Spyker, Berylyn: 4 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Wheeler, Joel: 2 p.m. today, Felsenthall Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark

August 5, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bobby Ray Allbritton, Jr. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Bobby Ray Allbritton, Jr., 35, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 6, 2006, at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Jerry Salisbury will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Bobby was born February 14, 1971 in West Monroe, LA and passed away August 3, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Bobby Allbritton Jr. had a love and a passion for the sport of golf, which was played on a consistent basis. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Allbritton, Sr. and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Laws and Bascom Earl Allbritton Bobby is survived by his mother, Betty L. Allbritton of Calhoun, LA; sister, Tina Walker and husband Bill of Scottsdale, Arizona; paternal grandmother, Gloria Lee Allbritton of West Monroe; and a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Chris Parker, Chad Jump, Kenny Witten, Matt Owens, Byron Wiggins, Stacey Hemphill, David Del Rio, and Brad Hill. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 PM until 7 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MILDRED BURNITT BELL Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel Shreveport, LA Services for Mildred Burnitt Bell, 83, will be held at Pinecroft Baptist Church, 8002 Jewella Road, Shreveport, LA, Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 2:30PM. Officiating will be Reverend Marty Wright pastor of Pinecroft Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery, Meriwether Road. Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and best friend went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 2, 2006 at Saint Joseph Nursing Home, Monroe, LA. Mildred was a native of Kinder, LA and had lived in Shreveport for over 50 years having moved to the Monroe area in her later years to be near her family. She was a member of Pinecroft Baptist Church for over 50 years and faithfully served as WMU Director, Choir Member and Officer, plus many other duties. She was retired from the Caddo Parish Commission working in the Food Stamps office. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 58 years, Floyd Bell (Saturday, August 5, 2006 would have been Floyd and Mildred's 67th marriage anniversary); granddaughter, Angela Hunter Parker; brother, Abner Burnitt and sister, Deloris Hines. She is survived by her two daughters, Joyce Hunter and husband, Fred of Delhi, LA, Judy Miller and husband, Bill of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, Sandy Watters and husband, Jeff of Helena, MT, Rebecca Girod and husband, Mark of Winnsboro, LA, Debra Hunter of Owensboro, KY, Robert Lonadier and wife, Sonja of Ocala, FL, Rodney Miller and wife, Tracey of Guyton, GA; eleven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Edward Burnitt and wife, Paula of Converse, LA, Bobby Burnett and wife, JoAnn of Kingston, OK, John Burnitt and wife, Julie of Clinton, UT; two sisters, Ruth Hesser of Texarkana, TX, Rose Swain and husband, Kenneth of Prairieville, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Robert Lonadier, Rodney Miller, Paul Burnitt, Darien Burnitt, Craig Swain, Bobby O. Burnett, John W. Burnett and Edward Hines. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Senior Men's Class of Pinecroft Baptist Church. We would like to thank the employees and staff of Saint Joseph Assisted Living and of Saint Joseph Nursing Home for the wonderful love, care and support you gave to our mother. A special thanks is also extended to the wonderful people that sat with her for so many months. To Hospice Care of Louisiana, there are not enough words to express our appreciation of the way you took care of Mother and supported us these last few months. To each of you special people that touched Mother's life and made her home going so much easier, May God Bless You. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Pinecroft Baptist Church or to LA Baptist Children's Home.

MS. JESSICA AARON STONE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Jessica Aaron Stone, 21, will be 10:00AM, Saturday, August 5, 2006 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Father Joe Puthuppally. Interment will follow at St. Matthew's Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Jessica Stone was born on September 16, 1984 and passed away on August 3, 2006. Jessica lived a passionate life and died tragically too early in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jimmy Forbito and paternal grandfather, Tony Cascio. She is survived by her mother and best friend: D'Andra Forbito of Monroe, LA; fathers, Johnny Stone of Marion, MS, and Victor Cascio of Monroe, LA; grandparents, Bill "Pee Paw" Forbito of Oak Ridge, LA, and Marguritte "Mee Maw" Cascio of Monroe, LA; brother, Tony Cascio of Monroe, LA, and canine companion, Pierre. Jessica graduated from Neville High School in 2001 where she enjoyed playing softball. She was currently attending ULM to earn her degree in Elementary education. She wanted to be an elementary school teacher. Jessica was working during the summer at the Monroe Athletic Club (MAC) on Chauvin Lane. Her angelic presence and her girlish giggles will be greatly missed by her numerous family members and friends that she left behind too soon. Jessica was very giving and loving with no imitation or judgments. She gave genuine love and care and only wanted to receive it in return. "Jessie Bug", we love, love and miss you unconditionally. Pallbearers will be Rachael Forbito, Kimberly Ivey, Alisha Forbito, Nenna Camp, Sherry Peveto, Nancy Moncrief and Angel Forbito. Honorary pallbearers will be Ashley Jones, Ashley Bivens, Michele Lovett. Online messages may be sent to the family at: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

GLADYS WILLIAMS Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Gladys Williams, 88, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church with Bro. Woodrow Hudson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams, a homemaker, died August 4, 2006. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving her are four sons: Roy Williams & wife, Nelda, Ronnie Williams & wife, Betty, Johnny Williams & wife Shelia Ann and J. N. Williams & wife, Karen; two daughters: Kay Wade & husband, Mack, Mary Fay Holloway & husband, John; one sister-in-law: Myra Brantley; 19 Grandchildren; 35 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great-great Grandchildren; and 1 Great-great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Randy Williams, Lenn Williams, Rusty Williams, Joey Wade, Kevin Wade, Wayne Williams, Tommy Williams and Timmy Williams. Honorary pallbearer will be William Holloway. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers friends may send donations to the church cemetery fund at Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Zane Hicks, 115 Zane Hicks Road, Farmerville, LA. 71241. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

William Alderman, 38
William "Booger" Alderman of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Johanna G.M. Hodges, 70
Johanna Giseler Muller Hodges of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jean M. Lange, 79
Jean M. Lange of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe Olden Jr., 53
DENHAM SPRINGS — Joe Olden Jr., an oilfield worker formerly of Urania, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Olla.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Jessica: 2 p.m. today, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Benson, Otha: 1:30 p.m. today, Farmerville High School Auditorium.
Bettge, Edith Overton: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Casico, Joe: 10 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery.
Cumpton, Irvy Everett: 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Handy, Katie: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Olivia C.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hollis, Kimberly: noon today, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hudson, Hazel: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Alma: 2:30 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston.
Landis, John: 1 p.m. today, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Mayfield, Margaree: 11 a.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Potter, Earnest: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium.
Stone, Jessica: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Sutton, Hazel Marie Butler: 11 a.m., North Monroe Baptist Church

August 6, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MITCHELL MILES BRASHER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mitchell Brasher, 86 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Johnson. Interment will follow in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. He is a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a Deacon; he was very active in the men's Sunday School Class. He was a veteran of World War II. He was an avid baseball fan and gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie Ward Brasher. He is survived by his two brothers, Robert "Bob" Brasher and his wife Doris of Ruston, LA; Jimmy Brasher and his wife Dorothy of West Monroe, LA; two sisters, Lou Nell Taylor of West Monroe, LA; Larene "Jo" Simpson of Farmerville, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the LA. Baptist Children's Home and the First Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be: Rannie Russell, Eddie Joe Simpson, Bobby Brasher, Barry Brasher, John Kennedy, Eric Bryan, Matt Ludwig and Mitch Ludwig. Honorary Pallbearers: Jason Russell, J.D. Frasier, Dr. Steven Venters, Darien Gardner, Kenneth Halley and Deacons of the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Monday, August 7, 2006, 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

BEATRICE LEWIS DOLES Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Mrs. Beatrice Lewis Doles died Sunday, August 6, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 10:00AM, Tuesday, August 8 at New Hope Baptist Church in Jones, LA, with Brother Gary Traylor and Brother Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on the Crossett Hwy in Bastrop, LA. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Monday, August 7, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LA. Mrs. Doles was a lifelong homemaker and devoted mother. She was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church since 1946. Mrs. Doles served as an officer and director of WMU and Morehouse Parish Homemakers Club for many years. Survivors include three sons: Mike Doles of Jones, LA and wife Nancy, Don Doles of Jones, LA and wife Barbara, Jimmy Doles of Bastrop, LA and wife Denise; one daughter: Debbie Boone of Jones, LA and husband Ronald; one sister: Odell Ingram of Jones, LA; one brother: John Lewis of Nashville, TN; ten grandchildren: Frank Boone, Nicholas Boone, Adrienne Boone, Jennifer Doles Files, Jason Doles, Garrett Doles, Hannah Doles, Buffy Goodson Riles, John Michael Goodson, and Jamie Everett; and nine great grandchildren: Megan Crymes, Amanda Goodson, Austin Goodson, Avery Grace Files, Noah Files, Jessica Hannah, Christain Hannah, Trey Riles, and McKenzee Riles. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fort Doles. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Frank Boone, Nicholas Boone, Jason Doles, Garrett Doles, John Michael Goodson, and John Files. The men of New Hope Baptist Church will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 120, Jones, LA 71250 or the charity of your choice.

Gloria Bratton Haney July 25, 1942-August 7, 2004 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS It broke our heart to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. We love and miss you so much. Angie, Debbie, Carol, Jamie, Family, Grandkids

ROEBERTA HEARD LEE Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Roeberta Heard Lee, age 91, of Bernice, LA went to be with her Lord and Savior August 5, 2006, at her daughter's residence in Fannett. Mrs. Lee was born April 20, 1915 in Shiloh Community in Bernice, LA and had been a resident of Fannett for the past two years. She was a Stanley Home Products Representative from 1947 to 2004 and also was a Beauty Counselor from 1950 to 2004. She served as the Activities Director for the Crestview Nursing Home in Bernice, LA for ten years and was an active member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and its Bible Studies Team in Shiloh, LA four miles east of Bernice. She is survived by her twin sister, Rowena Heard Corbin of West Monroe, LA; one daughter, Patricia Ann Harvick of Beaumont, TX; grandson, David Lee Harvick and wife, Denise of Beaumont, TX; one great granddaughter, Deanna R. Harvick; one great grandson, Derek R. Harvick; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Lee was well known through out the community as a great cook with her specialties (by request) southern fried chicken and tall meringue chocolate pies. She was very talented with her arts and crafts endeavors along with her abilities for crocheting many beautiful bedspreads and other article. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM Monday, August 7, 2006 at Broussard's Mortuary 505 12th St. in Nederland. Also there will be a time of visitation 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Shiloh, LA. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the church with interment in the Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to the First Baptist Restoration Fund 2911 Nederland Ave. Nederland, TX or The Shiloh Baptist Church in Shiloh, LA or the Charity of your choice. Pallbearers will be David Harvick, Derek Harvick, Ronnie Vail, Johnny Heard, Johnny Buckley, Simon Pearson and Gayle Dick

SHELBY R. ZEAGLER Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral service for Shelby R. Zeagler, 71 of Sicily Island, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, August 8, 2006 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Bro. Kenneth Hooks officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the funeral home. He was the only child of Leo Roy and May Lee Kincaid Zealger. He was born on September 1, 1934 in Jigger, LA and passed from this life Saturday, August 5, 2006 from a sudden illness near Harrisonburg. Mr. Zeagler was of the Southern Baptist faith. He married Margaret Nelson on March 19, 1953 at his parents home in Sicily Island. He worked as an accountant for many years and was also a rancher, who volunteered as an auxiliary sheriff deputy with the Catahoula Sheriff Department, working in the mounted patrol division, as well as being a notary public. He spent much of his time hunting and fishing with his family and his many friends and enjoyed the beauty of the Harrisonburg Hill till the end. He was a devoted husband, and caring father and a loving grandfather. Mr. Zeagler is survived by is wife of 53 years Margaret Nelson Zeagler of Sicily Island; three sons Raymond Zeagler and wife Debra of Sicily Island, Steve W. Zeagler of Clayton, James Zeagler of Sicily Island; 10 grandchildren Wesley Zeagler, Christy Zeagler, Summer Ann Zeagler, Leslie Joe Zeagler, Juanita Vidrine, Catherine Zeagler, Shelby Roy Zeagler, Roxie Mount, Misty Rhodes, and Melanie Book; seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be William Duncan, Robert Goodwin, Jeff Johnson, James Martin, Ben Nelson, Benjie Nelson, Brady Nelson, and Terry Robinson.

Horace Cherry Sr., 62
Horace Cherry Sr., of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland.

James Nolen Day, 67
James Nolen Day, of Monroe, a retired logger, died July 22. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Herbert Decateur, 99
Herbert Decateur, of Monroe, a grocery store owner, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard Wade Driskill, 21
SIMSBORO — Richard Wade Driskill died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Driskill Cemetery near Arcadia under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Jean Mary Lange, 79
Jean Mary Lange, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robert 'Ty' LeBrun, 36
RAYVILLE — Robert "Ty" LeBrun died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sam Lynch, 64
Sam Lynch, of Monroe, a transportation driver for Home Health, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland.

James Michael McMillin Jr., 31
MONTEREY — James Michael "Mikey" McMillin Jr., a roughneck with D&D Drilling, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Ola M. Paul, 89
MONTEREY — Ola M. Paul died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Johnnie Rush, 71
Johnnie Rush, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy Dale Rushing, 49
FERRIDAY — Roy Dale Rushing died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Bethel Primative Baptist Church near Tylertown, Miss. Burial will be in Tylertown Cemetery under the direction of Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Tylertown, Miss. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Evelyn Stuart, 88
Evelyn Stuart, a retired insurance agent of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Aulds, Chad: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Crews, Willie Dee: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove
Gates, Edward T.: 10 a.m. today, Mount Olive East Cemetery near Jonesboro.Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence

August 7, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Richard Wade Driskill, 21
SIMSBORO — Richard Wade Driskill died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Driskill Cemetery near Arcadia under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Jean Mary Lange, 79
Jean Mary Lange, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robert 'Ty' LeBrun, 36
RAYVILLE — Robert "Ty" LeBrun died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sam Lynch, 64
Sam Lynch, of Monroe, a transportation driver for Home Health, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals By McFarland.

James Michael McMillin Jr., 31
MONTEREY — James Michael "Mikey" McMillin Jr., a roughneck with D&D Drilling, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Ola M. Paul, 89
MONTEREY — Ola M. Paul died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Johnnie Rush, 71
Johnnie Rush, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy Dale Rushing, 49
FERRIDAY — Roy Dale Rushing died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Bethel Primative Baptist Church near Tylertown, Miss. Burial will be in Tylertown Cemetery under the direction of Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, Tylertown, Miss. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Evelyn Stuart, 88
Evelyn Stuart, a retired insurance agent of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Aulds, Chad: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Crews, Willie Dee: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Gates, Edward T.: 10 a.m. today, Mount Olive East Cemetery near Jonesboro.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence

August 8, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOEY R. CANNADY "Bugs Bunny" Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Joey R. Cannady, 50, will be held at 1:00PM, Wednesday, August 9, 2006, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Joey, a truck driver for over 28 years, was born on June 11, 1956 and passed away on August 5, 2006. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elaina Brooke Cannady and father-in-law, Thomas Lawhorn. Survivors include his wife, Brenda; children, Scott and wife Christi, Craig, and Candice; grandson, Trevor; parents, Frances and Robert Primm; brothers, Eddie Cannady and Dewayne Primm; mother-in-law, Jackie Lawhorn; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. He will be loved always and missed dearly. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JEREL JAY GUY Jan. 19, 1968-Aug. 8, 2004 In remembrace of our wonderful Son, Brother, Husband, and Father. The Guy Family

ROBERT "TY" LEBRUN Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Robert "Ty" LeBrun, 36, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00AM, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Little Creek United Methodist Church near Archibald, LA with Reverend Howard Childs officiating. Interment will follow in Little Creek Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Robert "Ty" LeBrun was born on November 1, 1969 in Delhi, LA and passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2006. Mr. LeBrun was a member of Little Creek United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Diane Guidry LeBrun of Ruston, LA; children, Josh LeBrun, Chelsea LeBrun and Cody LeBrun of Gonzales, LA; parents, Robert Scott and Bobbye LeBrun of Columbia, LA; sister, Kristy Wolleson and husband, Lane of Winnsboro, LA; nieces and nephews, Joseph Wolleson, Chloe Wolleson and Luke Wolleson all of Winnsboro, LA, Aaron LeBrun and Chrissy LeBrun of El Dorado, AR; half brother, Charles Richard LeBrun of El Dorado, AR; aunts, Eloise Myers of Covington, LA and Evelyn Roberts of West Monroe, LA; step children, Alana Hogg of New Orleans, LA and Jacob Hogg of Ruston, LA; host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Darryle DeMoss, Lane Wolleson, Dennis Beaver, Lynn Vestal, Jason Salsbury, Brian Johns, Roger Vestal and Walt Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Fullerton and Urban Wilson. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Tuesday, August 8, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. To leave a message of condolences for the family visit www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

BETH ANN SMITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Beth Ann Smith, age 19, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. David Martin. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery. Beth Ann was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, she was Valedictorian of Farmerville High School in 2005 and currently attending LA Tech University in the Medical Technology field where she was on the Deans List. Beth loved all of her friends and never met a stranger. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Clinton A. Smith and Russell E. James. She is survived by her parents Randy and Judy Smith of Farmerville, LA; maternal grandmother Essie Mae James of Chesapeake, VA; paternal grandmother, Betty A. Smith of Farmerville, LA; brother Brad Smith of Farmerville, LA; best friend and sister, Jana Clower and husband Jeremy; and niece Mallory Clower all of Okinawa, Japan; boyfriend, P.J. Ramsey and his mother Chantay Ramsey and her husband Kenneth and their daughter Anna Marie Ramsey; her best friend Madison Barton and her parents Kerry and Scott Barton of Farmerville, LA; their children Taylor and Alex Barton, all of whom Beth Ann adored; other special friend Pagan Peaks; and a host of Uncles, Aunts and friends. Pallbearers will be Aaron Rogillio, John Anderson, Jeremy Newsom, Ryan Darden, Seth Barron and James Franklin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Madison Barton, Jamie Myers, Jessie Myers, Pagan Peaks, Leeann Cole and Lacy Adams. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to the LA. Baptist Children's Home or Saint Judes Children's Hospital. Oline messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

EVELYN LEDBETTER STEWART Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Evelyn Ledbetter Stewart, 88, will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Allison Moody. Private family graveside was held earlier at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Honorary pallbearers were the ladies of Circle Group #3. Mrs. Stewart worked in the insurance business until her retirement for George Guerriero, Dean Carter and Troy & Nichols. Mrs. Stewart was born on April 5, 1918 and passed away on August 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lloyd Stewart. Survivors include her daughter, Susan S. Wheeler and husband Joe of Weaverville, NC; son, Scott Stewart and wife Linda of Monroe; sister, Helen Putnam of West Monroe; grandsons, Echard Wheeler and wife Leesa of Virginia Beach, VA and Scott Wheeler of Richmond, VA; granddaughters, Mary Helen Adamson and husband Rane of Hot Springs, NC and Erin Johnston and husband Jason of Little Rock, AR; great granddaughter, Sophie Wheeler of Virginia Beach, VA. Mrs. Stewart was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Presbyterian Women. Other organizations were the Y.W.C.A., the St. Francis Auxiliary and Circle Group #3. Very special thanks from the family to the following, Heart's Desire Health Service including Norma Shadic, Terry Shadic and Joy Johnston and Hospice Care of Louisiana including Shannon Newton, Sharon Jones, Heather Berry, Cindy Jack and Chaplain Daniel Hawthorne for the love and concern shown to their loved one. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church Piano Fund at 1201 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Katelin L. Adams, infant
ALEXANDRIA — Katelin Leann Adams, infant daughter of Lisa and Micheal Adams, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Rebecca Aiken, 88
Rebecca Aiken of Monroe, a laundry presser, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco.

Pamela Kay Beard, 49
BERNICE — Pamela Kay Beard, a retail salesperson, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jean Estha Craft, 86
Jean Estha Craft of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Dexter Tyrone Davis, 43
BASTROP — Dexter Tyrone Davis, a janitorial supervisor, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Eunice U. Evans, 96
BASKIN — Eunice Underwood Evans died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ada Hatton Gardner, 98
GILBERT — Ada Hatton Gardner, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gloria Hula James, 50
OAK GROVE — Gloria Hula James, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gloria Parker Jones, 81
FARMERVILLE — Gloria Parker Jones, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Fannie Jordan, 86
TALLULAH — Fannie Jordan died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Roeberta H. Lee, 91
BERNICE — Roeberta H. Lee, a Stanley Products representative, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

May Ella Briggs Melton, 86
RUSTON — May Ella Briggs Melton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church No. 2, Choudrant. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery, Choudrant.

Ola M. Paul, 89
MONTEREY — Ola M. Paul, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Eva Church of God, Ferriday. Burial will be at Pala Alto Cemetery, Mayna, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Susie Singleton, 79
TALLULAH — Susie Singleton died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Beth Ann Smith, 19
FARMERVILLE — Beth Ann Smith, a Louisiana Tech University student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Evelyn L. Stewart, 88
Evelyn Ledbetter Stewart, of Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park with a private family graveside service under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Michael Webb, 27
METAIRIE — Michael Webb, a student at the University of New Orleans, died Aug. 2. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is at noon Wednesday at the church. Burial is at St. John Cemetery, Homer, under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Shelby R. Zeagler, 71
SICILY ISLAND — Shelby R. Zeagler, an accountant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Driskill, Richard Wade: 10 a.m. today, Driskill Cemetery, near Arcadia.
McMillin, James Michael Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Rushing, Roy Dale: 1:30 p.m. today, New Bethel Primative Baptist Church, near Tylertown, Miss

August 9, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BAKER A. COLVIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Baker A. Colvin will at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Spearsville, LA. Officiating will be Rev Johnie Adkins and Rev James Miller. Interment will be at the Beech Grove cemetery. Mr. Colvin was a member of Beech Grove Methodist Church. He was a veteran of WW II and the Korean War where he served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. He was an alderman and the mayor of Spearsville, and a volunteer fireman. He was the president of the Union Parish Tri-ad of Spearsville. He was an avid gardener who always grew more than he could use and would share with all of the community. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. He was a little league baseball coach for many years. One of his hobbies included genealogy which he published books of his ancestors and related families. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert "Bob" and Ora Mae Colvin, a brother A.B. Colvin and a sister Irma Colvin House. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Ethelle Colvin of Spearsville, LA; daughter Beulah Mae Cox and husband Claude of Katy, TX; grandson Jay Cox and wife Rebecca of Sugar Land, TX; brother Bobby Gene Colvin and wife Lillie V of Dubach, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his nephews Larry Bush, Andy Bush, Tommy Taylor, Bill Taylor, Scott Jones, Michael Jones. Honorary Pallbearers will by his nephews Robert House, Larry House, Lloyd Dean Colvin and Stanley Colvin. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 9, 2006 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at First Baptist Church of Spearsville, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. JEAN CRAFT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jean E. Craft, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. Fred Foster officiating. Interment will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Craft was born December 5, 1919 in Kilbourne, LA,and passed away August 7, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Craft was a member of Pentecostals of The Twin Cities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. R. C. Craft; parents, Jimmy and Betty Bingaman; brother, Wilfred Bingaman; and sister, Bonnie Fordham. Mrs. Craft is survived by her daughter, Dixie Karen Davis and husband William of Monahans, TX; grandchildren; Pamela Baker and husband James of Mesquite, TX; Sam Davis and wife Karen of Round Rock, TX; four great grandchildren, Joseph Baker, Jarrod Baker, Brittaney Davis and Courtney Davis; two sisters, Jackie McBroom and Billie Montgomery both of West Monroe, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

NORA MARIE INABNET Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Nora Marie Inabnet will be 2:00PM Thursday, August 10, 2006 at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Inabnet was a lifelong resident of Monroe, LA, where she was born on March 30,1931 and died August 7, 2006. Mrs. Inabnet is preceded in death by her parents: father, Hugh Stephen Lennon, and mother, Willie Lee Lennon; her late husband, Jack Clyde Inabnet, SR.; and son, Jack "Jay" Inabnet, Jr.; and brother, Stephen Riley Lennon. Mrs. Inabnet is survived by her son, Hugh Lennon Inabnet, Sr.; daughter, Anita Lee Inabnet West; sister, Mary Anita Lennon; and four grandchildren; Hugh Lennon Inabnet Jr., Stephen Zachary Inabnet, Peyton Conner Inabnet, and Byron West. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9, 2006 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the funeral home on Sterlington Road. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

FRANCIS MARK SILVIE Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Francis Mark Silvie, age 47, of Grayson, LA, will be 2:00PM Thursday, August 10, 2006 at the Nativity Catholic Church in Campti, LA with Father Wade Decostier officiating. Interment will follow at Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery. Mr. Silvie was born on September 21, 1958 to the union of his parents Joseph and Hazel Martin Silvie and died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Citizens Medical Center. He was a construction superintendent. He loved to fish and was a great cook. He was a dedicated father who loved his wife and children very much. He loved to laugh and a have a good time. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Angela Harrison Silvie; one son: Marcus Claeb Silvie; two daughters: Bethany Dawn and Livia Ivy-Mae Silvie all of Grayson; one brother: Matthew Silvie and his wife Karen of Michigan and their children, Amber and Kaitlin; one sister: Ann Norton and her husband Gerald of Grayson and their children, Christin, Joseph, Thomas, and Lacy. Pallbearers will be Shane May, Festes Harrison, Joseph Wyant, Thomas Wyant, Billy Potts, and Jerry Norton. Honorary Pallbearers are Randall Nation and Horace Lee Lafferty. Visitation will be from 12:00PM till 9:00PM on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia and from 10:00AM until time of service Thursday at The Nativity Catholic Church.

Mary Evelyn L. Barfield, 92
WISNER — Mary Evelyn Lee Barfield, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Carolyn Sue Brooks, 55
GRAMBLING — Carolyn Sue Brooks, a private sitter, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at B.E. King Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joey R. Cannady, 50
Joey R. Cannady of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

Romie B. Cartlidge, 84
Romie B. Cartlidge of Monroe, a retired maintance worker for the Carbon Plant, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services are 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Emilie E. Cheatwood, 78
SALINE — Emilie Cheatwood, a housewife, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, Saline. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Sam E. Curry, 81
JONESVILLE — Sam E. Curry, a retired farmer and rancher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Eunice U. Evans, 96
BASKIN — Eunice Underwood Evans, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Old Winnsboro Cemetery.

Linda F. Harrison, 50
TALLULAH — Linda F. Harrison died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Anthony W. Hawthorne, 45
BASTROP — Anthony Wayne Hawthorne, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Curtis Jones, 85
NEWELLTON — Curtis Jones died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Union Cemetery, Tallulah. Burial will follow under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Robert 'Ty' LeBrun, 36
RAYVILLE — Robert "Ty" LeBrun, a fire sprinkler installer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Little Creek United Methodist Church, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Geneivie Patton, 70
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Geneivie Patton, a homemaker, died Aug. 2. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pauline Reeves, 83
HAILE — Pauline Reeves, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Zephyr B. Stephens, 85
RAYVILLE — Zephyr B. Stephens, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Adams, Katelin Leann.: 10 a.m. today, Graveside Hamilton Cemetery, Eva.
Aiken, Rebecca: 1 p.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Craft, Jean Estha: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lee, Roberta H.: 11 a.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice.
Melton, May Ella Briggs: 11 a.m. Thursday, Macedonia Baptist Church #2, Choudrant.
Rice, Flenell: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Webb, Michael: 1 p.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Homer

August 10, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ADA HATTON GARDNER Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Ada Hatton Gardner, 98, of Gilbert passed away Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, in Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday following a lengthy illness.Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 in the Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. May Ann Collier of the Baskin United Methodist-Presbyterian Church. The family received friends Wednesday from 12:30 until time of service at the funeral home. Mrs. Gardner was born on August 21, 1907, in Bassfield, Miss., but lived in Gilbert since 1938, where she and her husband farmed the Franklin Parish soil and raised their only daughter. Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her husband, Eris K Gardner; daughter, Bonnie Iris Fuqua; sister, Violet Carruth, and a brother, Forrest Hatton. Left to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Kay Williams LaFrance of Gilbert; great-granddaughter, Adrienne Gardner LaFrance; brother and sister-in-law, Wiggins and Bernice Hatton of Gilbert; sister-in-law Elsie Hatton of Corpus Christi, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. To sign the guestbook on line, visit www.gillfirstnational.com. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Eighth St., Winnsboro, La. 71295.

MRS. MARY EVELYN LEE BARFIELD Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Evelyn Lee Barfield, 92, of Wisner will be held at First Baptist Church, Wisner on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Thomas Peoples, Rev. Ron Ferrington, and Dr. Milton Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mrs. Barfield was born Nov. 1, 1913 in Bude, MS and passed away Tuesday August 08, 2006 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. She was a resident of Wisner, a homemaker, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Wisner where she served many years in the church nursery. She also visited and ministered to the elderly and shut ins. She and Mr. Barfield cooked and served her ladies sunday school class many fish lunches. For as many years as they farmed and raised cattle, she worked faithfully along side him supporting and assisting. Mrs Barfield was an avid quilter and shared her handiwork with all her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in Death by: Husband-James Edward Barfield, Father-Edmond Lee, Mother-Ida (Thornhill) Lee, four Brothers-Gene, John, Bill, Rube. Survivors includeSon-Charles Edward Barfield and wife Mary of Wisner, LA; Daughter-Mary B. Kiper and husband Ernest of Wisner, LADaughter-Vera B. Watson and husband Royce of Ruston, LAtwo brothers-James Lee of Winnsboro, LA and Charles Lee of Bastrop, LA Sister-Ollie Mae Stephens of Monroe, LA. She was also survived by ten grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Special thanks to Bessie Bailey, Bobbie Arnold, Shirley Faulk, Suzie Higgins, Lillie Parker, and Helen McKenzie, sitters who will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The grandsons will be Pallbearers. Condolences may be left at www.youngscommunity.com. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Wisner or donors favorite charity.

PAULINE COLSON REEVES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Pauline Colson Reeves, age 83, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Haile Baptist Church in Haile, LA. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Donald Reeves. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Reeves is a member of Haile Baptist Church, she is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, one brother and two husbands. She is survived by her children Bobby Colson, Betty Dean, Jerry Colson and Jimmy Colson; a sister, Reba Roe, six grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to Haile Baptist Church in Haile, LA.

ROMMIE "R.B." CARTLIDGE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Rommie "R.B." Cartlidge, 84, of Fairbanks, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 10, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Shane Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, LA. Rommie, a veteran of World War II, was born January 6, 1922 and passed away on August 8, 2006. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Cartlidge and brothers, Darvin and Ramsey Cartlidge. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Cartlidge; children, Sharlene Fox and husband Justin, Darrel Cartlidge and wife Vickie, Donnie Cartlidge, and Caroline Cartlidge; grandchildren, Natalie Pepper and husband Rober, Kayla Cichocki and husband Kenny, Megan Boudreaux and husband Joey, and Jessica Fox; great grandchildren, Dylan Pepper and Kylie Cichocki; sister, Lavern Cater; brother, Grady Cartlidge; and a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Ronald Carter, Edward Carter, Claude Williams, Ronald Sasser, Rober Pepper, and Kenny Cichocki. He will be loved always and missed dearly. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

VALENA SHIVELY COON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Valena Shively Coon of West Monroe, LA, will be Saturday, August 12, 2006, at 10:00AM, at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren and Rev. Dick Paige officiating. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Coon died August 8, 2006 at Landmark Nursing Home, West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church and was retired from Ouachita School System. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifton S. Coon, her parents Minnie and Wilson Shively and her sister, Geraldine Taylor. Mrs. Coon is survived by her two sons, Larry W. Coon of West Monroe, LA, Samuel Coon and wife Chris of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren; Brandi Coon Carter and husband Ro of Lillian, AL, Sam Coon, Jr. (U.S. Army serving in Iraq), Johnathan Coon (United States Air Force) of Monroe, LA, Tiffany Coon of Monroe, LA, brother, J. L. Shively of Jonesboro, LA, sister, Faye Fitzgerald of Jonesboro, LA, great grandson, Thomas Carter; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joe Rodgers, Joe Kelley, Danny Arnold, Billy Fuller, Mike Fitzgerald and Phillip Fitzgerald. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

Mary Anderson, 96
RAYVILLE — Mary Anderson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

William Anderson Sr., 80
BOSSIER CITY — William Anderson Sr., a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Haughton.

Ann Lindsay Avery, 28
COLORADO SPRINGS — Ann Lindsay Avery, a pharmacist formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Jay Craig Barton, 54
DOWNSVILLE — Jay Craig Barton, a building maintenance supervisor for Coca-Cola, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nichole Laconia Buford, 29
Nichole Laconia Buford of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Horace J. Cherry Sr., 62
Horace Jerome Cherry Sr. of Monroe, a foreman, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Dexter Tyrone Davis, 43
BASTROP — Dexter Tyrone Davis, a janitorial supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Morehouse District Educational Building, Bastrop. Burial will be at Trousdale Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Herbert Decator, 96
Herbert Decator of Monroe, a retail merchant, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jesse Estes, 53
TALLULAH — Jesse Estes, a district attorney investigator with the 6th Judicial District, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lena May Haney, 78
DELHI — Lena May Haney, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Nora Marie Inabnet, 76
Nora Marie Inabnet of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cameron Jackson, infant
Cameron Jackson, infant son of Rashadda Jackson of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Richwood Cemetery, Monroe.

Ralph E. King Jr., 74
WINNSBORO — Ralph E. King Jr., a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until time for services. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Debra Lee, 33
WINNSBORO — Debra Lee, a health-care provider, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro and noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Willie B. Madison, 81
BASTROP — Willie B. Madison, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Frances Martin, 85
Frances Martin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnnie Rush, 71
Johnnie Rush of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mattie Scott, 76
BASTROP — Mattie Scott, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Francis Mark Silvie, 47
GRAYSON — Francis Mark Silvie, a construction superintendent, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Nativity Catholic Church, Campti. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Berdie Bamburg Tarver, 66
COLUMBIA — Berdie Bamburg Tarver of Hebert, a retired florist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

F. Kenneth Taylor, 74
Memorial services for F. Kenneth Taylor of West Monroe, who died earlier this year, are 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at First Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Joe Leroy Todd, 58
BASTROP — Joe Leroy Todd, a retired construction worker, died July 31. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Second Baptist Church in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bobby Walker, 72
WISNER — Bobby Walker, a retired construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kings Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frank Whittington, 77
FERRIDAY— Frank Whittington died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Previously acknowledged
Aiken, Rebecca: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Barfield, Mary Evelyn Lee: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wisner.
Melton, May Ella Briggs: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church #2, Choudrant.
Brooks, Carolyn Sue: 11 a.m. Friday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Cartlidge, Romie B.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Cheatwood, Emilie E.: 9 a.m. Friday, Graveside Magnolia Cemetery Saline.
Curry, Sam E.: 2 p.m. today, Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Evans, Eunice Underwood: 1 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hawthorne, Anthony W.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Patton, Geneivie: 11 a.m. Friday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence

August 11, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. ANN LINDSAY AVERY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Service for Mrs. Ann Lindsay Avery, 28, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 12, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, with Rev. Steve Fleming. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Avery was born on September 16, 1977 and passed away on August 4, 2006. Mrs. Avery was a graduate of the ULM School of Pharmacy. She worked as a pharmacist in Colorado Springs the last two years, which fulfilled a longtime dream of living near the mountains. Mrs. Avery was preceded in death by her mother, Dr. Carolyn Lindsay; grandparents, W. L. Lindsay; and Myrtis and Jack Whitehead. Survivors include her husband, Joshua L. Avery; daughter, Carolyn Ann Avery of Colorado Springs, CO; stepchildren, Logan and Lucas Avery; father, Jerry Lindsay all of Monroe, LA; brothers, Chris Lindsay and wife Cheryl of Daphne, AL; Craig Lindsay and wife Candi and Lee Lindsay all of Baton Rouge, LA; father and mother-in-law, Ron and Sue Avery of Monroe, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Caleb and Veronika Avery of Ft. Worth, TX; grandmothers, Lyda Lindsay and Pearl Thompson both of West Monroe, LA; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers will be Leo Pitchford, Stanley Thompson, Mike Thompson, Caleb Avery, Joey Rawls, and Todd McCaskill. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JAY CRAIG BARTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial service for Mr. Jay Craig Barton, 54, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 9:00AM Saturday, August 12, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, with Craig Barton and Rev. Udean Cox officiating. Mr. Barton was born September 30, 1951 in Monroe, LA and passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at his residence. He was a building maintenance supervisor for Coca Cola Bottling Company in Monroe, LA for thirty-two years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved riding horses. His parents, "Captain" Lou and Jean Barton; son, Robert Gene Barton, and first wife, Jessie Barton, preceded Mr. Barton in death. Survivors include his wife, Malinda Barton; sons, Craig Barton, Michael Barton, Michael Cromwell, John Cromwell, and Thomas Cromwell; brother, Robert Barton; sister, Betsy Barton-Steffins; and seven grandchildren, Megan, Molly, Cloe, Guage, Mikayla, Shelby, and Michael. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HORACE CHERRY, SR. Monroe,LA Funeral services for Horace Cherry, Sr. will be Friday, August 11, 2006 at 1:00PM at Zion Spring Baptist Church. Brother Horace Cherry, Sr. was born August 13, 1943, in Mangham, LA to the late Will and Rose Ella Cherry. He was preceded in death by his brother, George McCoy. He departed this earthly life on Friday, August 4, 2006, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Horace attended Carroll High School. He had been previously employed at Lumberman's Supply for a number of years. Horace was married to the late Dorothy Jean Webb Cherry. Tick, as he was affectionately called was loved by the community. He spent his time helping others around the neighborhood and he was a devoted father to his children. Fond memories of Horace "Tick" Cherry, Sr. will always remain in the hearts of his six children: Kimberly Cherry-McCants, Baton Rouge, LA; Charles Harris, Dallas, TX; Mary Harris, Monroe, LA; Horace Cherry, Jr., Monroe, LA; and his twins Katasha Cherry, Monroe, LA and Kenneth Cherry, Las Vegas, NV; three sisters; Norma Faye Cherry, Dorothy Cherry, and Shirley Cherry-Ball (Larry) all of Las Vegas, NV; three brothers: Alfred Piper, Milwaukee, WI; Walter Cherry (Johnnie), and John Wayne Cherry, both of Las Vegas, NV. Godmother, Bernice Edwards and God-brother, James Edwards, Jr. both of Monroe, LA; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

MRS. FRANCES MARTIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Martin, 85 of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM, Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros, LA with Dr. Timothy L. Martin and Rev. Scott Thompson will be officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Martin was born April 9, 1921 in Roxie, MS and passed away August 9, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Martin was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Eros, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Leo Martin, sister, Beatrice Freeman, mother, Amanda Hester, and a grandson, Scott Carmichael. Mrs. Martin is survived by her four children: Charlotte Hutto and husband Clint, Oliver Martin and wife Janice, Kathy Carmichael and husband Biff, and Nanya French and husband Stephen; grandchildren, Shannon Walker and husband Steven, Anjanette Large and husband Randy, Timothy Martin and wife Mollie, Amy Brady and husband John, Shawn Carmichael and wife Ronna, Oscar Carmichael, Amber Pepper and husband Jim; great grandchildren, Lorri Frith, Mindy Ledford and husband Justin, Amanda Moreau, Megan Large, Jonathan Walker, David Hutto, Traci Sasser, Winston Large, Olivia Martin, Austin Brady, Jacob Martin, Justin Brady, Mackenzie Martin, Ember Carmichael, Heather Carmichael, Jonathan Fautheree and Alyssa Carmichael; sister: Myrtis Buras; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Clint Hutto, Jim Pepper, Shawn Carmichael, Biff Carmichael, Stephen French, Mike Fautheree, Timothy Martin, Steven Walker, and Paul Buras. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, and 1:00PM until service time Saturday at the Church. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

LUCILLE KEITH MCNAIR Born in 1913 in Sallis, MS, Lucille Keith McNair died on August 1, 2006 at home in St. Helena, CA. Lucille attended Baptist Bible Institute (now New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary), where she met her future husband, James O. McNair, of Baskin. The couple moved to Jonesville in 1941, where James was pastor of the First Baptist Church for 40 years. Lucille served in numerous capacities in the church, was state president and national vice president of Woman's Missionary Union, and was a member of the Executive Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. After retirement, she worked alongside her husband for 15 years with African-American National Baptist congregations in northeast-central Louisiana. She was predeceased by her husband, James O. McNair, of Jonesville, and by her parents, Elijah Sanders Keith and Olivia Bell Armstrong Keith, and her brother, Sanford Keith, all of Jackson, MS. Lucille is survived by her son, James McNair, and his partner, Andrew Moore, of Napa, CA; her daughter and son-in-law, Martha McNair and John Richardson, of St. Helena, CA; and her two grandsons, Devereux McNair and Ryan Richardson of St. Helena. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris Keith of Carrollton, TX; Pauline Wiggington of Baskin; Ruth and Bill Ford of Republic, MO; Mary Nell Coco of Monroe; and Ruby and Bobby Jack Bagwell of Winnsboro; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be on Saturday, August 19, at 11AM in the First Baptist Church in Jonesville, followed by lunch and a celebration of her life at the church at 1:00PM

Mr. Frank Raymond Varino Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Services for Mr. Frank Raymond Varino, age 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, August 12, 2006 at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Father James Dominic Thekkemury officiating. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, La. Mr. Varino was born January 23, 1947 in Monroe, La and passed away August 10, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. He served in the United States Air Force in the rank of Sgt. Frank Raymond retired after 27 years of service of Guide-Monroe; and was a member of UAW Local 1977. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, and UAW/Guide Golf League. Frank Raymond attended St. Matthew's High School and graduated in 1965 in the first graduating class of St. Frederick High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Caroline Varino and two sons Craig Raymond Varino, and Paul Vincent Varino. Survivors include his wife, Miriam J. Varino; daughters Becky Pilkington and husband, Shane; and Caroline C. Varino. Brothers Tom Varino and John F. Varino and wife Cecilia; eight grandchildren:Emma Pilkington, Hunter Varino, Kolby Crew, Jordan Johnson, Bowden Varino, Austin & Drew Wheeler, and one on the way. Pallbearers will be Bobby Jacka, Ford Jacka, Jimi Johnson, Shane Pilkington, Andy Varino, Frank Richard Varino, and Michael Wheeler. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Allen, Tommy Gardner, Larry Jackson, and Jack Johanson. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 at 5:00PM to 8:00PM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Peter Pisters and Dr. Robert Wolff, and T.C. and staff of M.D. Anderson Medical Center; Dr. James Eppinette, Dr. Barry Weinberger, and Dr. Gregory Sampognaro. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to The Wellspring Monroe, La and M.D. Anderson Medical Center, Houston, TX. On Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HUGH B. WARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Hugh B. Ward, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00AM, Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gene Thomas and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will be at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Ward was born April 9, 1925 in Calhoun, LA and passed away August 9, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Ward died after a long courageous battle with emphysema. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Mamie Ward; sister, Alice Bell Clark; Kathy and Lynn's mother, Ruth Ward, two brothers; Bill Lowery and Lavelle Ward; one step-daughter, Sue Womack Belin; and one granddaughter, Kristy Womack Meredith. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Etta; one son, Ronnie Ward and wife Karen; two daughters, Kathy Greene of West Jefferson, NC, Lynn Caples and husband Pete of West Monroe, LA; sister, Nellie McCarty of West Monroe, LA; one step-son, Gary Womack and wife Sharon, one step-daughter, Tina Powell both of West Monroe, LA; two special grandsons, David Evans and wife Natalie of McDonough, GA, Jason Evans and wife Beth of Boise, ID, eleven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, George Forcht and wife Mary Ann of Tampa, FL, Charles Forcht and wife Wanda of Vancouver, WA, sister-in-law, Margaret Ward of Clear Lake Oaks, CA and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

FRANK WHITTINGTON Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mr. Frank Whittington, 77, of Ferriday, LA will be held at First Baptist Church - Ferriday LA, on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 10:00AM with Wayne Gray and Don Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Jigger LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mr. Whittington was born to George and Laura Whittington on October 10, 1928. He passed away Wednesday August 9, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital Monroe after a brief illness. He was a lifetime resident of Ferriday. He founded Whittington Plumbing in 1955 and operated it until the time of his death with his sons. Mr. Frank was a member of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Mrs. Ernestine Whittington, his parents, five brothers George Lee, Lawrence, D.L., Walter and Royal Whittington, two sisters Sena Ferrington and Clara Cain. Survivors include daughter, Wanda Durham & husband Ferris of Ferriday, LA;son, Dennis Whittington & wife Judy of Ferriday, LA;daughter, Kathy Newman & husband Ernie of Monroe, LA;son, Scottie Whittington & wife Kathy of Ferriday, LA;son, Lanie Whittington & wife Angel of Monroe, LA.He was also survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The Pallbearers will be Jake Newman, Sam Newman, Daniel Whittington, Matthew Whittington, Tyson Durham, Bryant Whittington, Eric Guillot, Jim Whittington, Stanley Lea. The Honorary Pallbearers are Thomas Newman, Neil Faulkner, Buddy Tanner, Albert Chapman, John Henry Lee, Dr. Huey Moak, Gene Thompson, A.J. Gibson and his lifetime neighbors of Crestview. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, August 11, 2006.

VIRGINIA IRENE YELTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Virginia Irene Yelton, will be held at 10:00AM Friday, August 11, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Farmerville, LA. Interment will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Johnson. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Yelton is a member of the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA, where she was organist over 65 years. She was a charter member of the Farmerville Garden Club, Charter member of the D'arbonne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution where she served in almost all of the offices of these clubs. For many years she was an avid bridge player and played with many of her friends on a weekly basis. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Yelton and daughter-in-law Peggy Yelton. She is survived by her son Jon Yelton; grandchildren Jay Yelton and wife Kim, and Jennifer Yelton, great-grandchildren, Bailey Yelton and Sydney Yelton all of Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers will be Ken Cooper, Dr. Don Gates, Jimmy Odom, Charles Turnage, Stein Baughman, Jr., and Dr. Lloyd Grafton. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Ivory 'Boyd' Adams, 64
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ivory "Boyd" Adams died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in King Soloman Cemetery.

Charles O. Arneson, 92
TALLULAH — Charles O. Arneson, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. at the funeral home.

Billy Bell, 51
WINNSBORO — Billy Bell died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

John Bullock, 86
OAK GROVE — John Bullock, a retired state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officer, died Thursday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Jesse Estes, 53
TALLULAH — Jesse Estes, a district attorney investigator with the 6th Judicial District, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Tallulah Civic Center. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Catherine Sue Hale, 49
Catherine Sue Hale, an administrative assistant from Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Dean Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville and at the church at 8 p.m. today until the time of service. Burial will be in Dean Cemetery.

Riley Burnett Harper, 80
OAK GROVE — Riley Burnett Harper, a pipeliner, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Grove First Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery.

Calvin Heard, 56
FARMERVILLE — Calvin Heard died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at the Farmerville Recreation Center. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville |

Gloria Jean James, 51
OAK GROVE — Gloria Jean James, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elizabeth Jenkins, 51
RUSTON — Elizabeth Jenkins, a house parent, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fannie Jordan, 86
TALLULAH — Fannie Jordan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Pearl Laster, 101
WINNFIELD — Pearl Laster died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.

Sam Lynch Jr., 64
Sam Lynch Jr. of Monroe, a Home Health transportation driver, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at New Generations Church. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Frederick D. Piper, 25
DALLAS — Frederick Davonne Piper, an installer formerly of Monroe, died Aug. 2. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert 'Bob' Pipkin, 76
PIONEER — Robert William "Bob" Pipkin, a shop manager and farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Mary Etta Pittman, 97
OAK GROVE — Mary Etta Pittman, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Forest Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Susie Singleton, 79
TALLULAH — Susie Singleton died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Color Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is all day today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Zephyr B. Stephens, 85
RAYVILLE — Zephyr B. Stephens, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonial Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. with a wake service 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Bogg Cemetery, Bethany under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ouida Lorraine Sugg, 82
PIONEER — Ouida Lorraine Sugg, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Katherine Williamson, 77
Katherine Bernice Cagle Williamson of West Monroe, a retired Glenwood Critical Care Unit registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrims Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Anderson, William Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brooks, Carolyn Sue: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Cheatwood, Emilie E.: 9 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Saline.
Cherry, Horace J.: 1 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe.
Decator, Herbert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Haney, Lena May: 2 p.m. Saturday, Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi.
Lee, Debra: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Patton, Geneivie: 11 a.m. today, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Rush, Johnnie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Tarver, Berdie Bamburg: 2 p.m. today, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. Aug. 19, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Walker, Bobby: 2 p.m. today, Kings Pentecostal Church, Wisner

August 12, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CATHERINE SUE HALE Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Catherine Sue Hale, of Monroe, LA, 49, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 8, 2006 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Catherine was born in New Iberia, LA to Murray Wilson and Shirley Manning Hale. She is preceded in death by her father, Murray Wilson Hale Sr.; paternal grandparents Thomas Preston and Rosalie Weems Hale; and maternal grandparents Jesse E. and Nancy V. Manning. Catherine is survived by her mother, Shirley Manning Hale of Marion, LA; her brother Murray Wilson Hale, Jr., and wife Donna of Marion, LA, and their children Shane Wilson Hale of Kingwood, TX, Brent Walker of El Dorado, AR, and Mallory Webb Hale of Marion, LA; many loving Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and very special friend, Nicholas. Catherine never met a stranger and her beautiful smile and bright eyes lit up any room. She was always there for her friends and family in time of need. She loved the water; boating, skiing, and sailing. Catherine was employed by KOCH Nitrogen and her friends and co-workers were very supportive during her illness. She was a member of Dean Baptist Church in Marion, LA, and will be buried there along with her father, Murray Wilson Hale, Sr. and her grandparents Jesse E. and Nancy V. Manning. Catherine will be escorted into heaven by her longtime friend and feline companion, Beamer. Her canine friends, Harley, Jazz and Kiera will be adopted to another home. Friends are invited to attend the visitation services which will be held from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA on Friday, August 11, 2006. There will also be a visitation at Dean Baptist Church on Friday, August 11, 2006, from 8:00PM until time of service at 10:00AM on August 12, 2006 at Dean Baptist Church with Reverend Donald Reeves officiating, interment following in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff a LSU Medical Science Center in Monroe, LA and Patients Choice Hospice for care and support to Catherine and her family. Pallbearers will be: Joanie Bryant, Donald W. Manning, Tim Mock, Bill Tull, Alton Eubanks, James L. White, Gary Kenley, and William J. "Buck" Brantley. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dennis Schulz, James Jackson, Philip Jackson, Roger Eubanks, Eddie Rice and the employees of KOCH Nitrogen. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

GEORGE L. PHELPS Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for George L. Phelps, 84, of El Dorado, AR, will be held at 2:00PM Monday, August 14, 2006 at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev. David Hawkins and Dr. Connie Ward officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Hill cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Phelps was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of El Dorado, AR where he was a Sunday School Teacher in the Builder's class and a faithful member of the Tuesday Morning Men's Prayer Group and Bible Study . Mr. Phelps, an Aeronautical Engineer, went to be with the Lord Aug. 10, 2006. He was a WWII Veteran of the North African Campaign, US Army Air Corps Sgt., and Flight Engineer for Gen. Mark Clark. He also liked country western dancing. Preceding him in death was a son Kenneth Phelps and his parents Buddy and Ila Phelps. Mr. Phelps was survived by his wife Sue Phelps of El Dorado, AR; son Don Phelps and wife Judy of Denver, CO; daughter Sandra Canzoni and husband David of Sante Fe, NM; brothers, Vaughn Phelps and Bennie Phelps; two granddaughters Denise and Lindsay Phelps. Visitation will be August 14, 2006 at 10:00AM until service time at Zion Hill Baptist Church of Farmerville, LA. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

Catherine P. Aswell, 70
RIDGECREST — Catherine Peavey Aswell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today. Burial will be at New Winnsboro Cemetery.

John 'Jurd' Aulds, 87
FARMERVILLE — John "Jurd" Aulds, a storeroom clerk, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville.

Ann Lindsay Avery, 28
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Ann Lindsay Avery, a pharmacist formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Jay Craig Barton, 54
DOWNSVILLE — Jay Craig Barton, a building maintenance supervisor for Coca-Cola, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jesse Esters, 53
TALLULAH — Jesse Estes, a district attorney investigator with the 6th Judicial District, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Tallulah Community Building. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margaret Ann Green, 63
Margaret Ann Green, a sales consultant for King of Hearts, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

James C. "J.C." Hall, 59
James C. "J.C." Hall, an employee of Graphic Packaging, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Eugene W. Horton Jr., 75
MONTEREY — Eugene Wise "E.W." Horton Jr., retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.

Gloria Jean James, 51
OAK GROVE— Gloria Jean James, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frances Martin, 85
Frances Martin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucinda Guy Percy, 78
ST. JOSEPH — Lucinda Guy Percy, a café owner, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph.

George L. Phelps, 84
EL DORADO, Ark. — George L. Phelps, an aeronautical engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Rev. William Randall, 57
BASTROP — The Rev. William Randall died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mattie Scott, 76
BASTROP — Mattie Scott, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Temple Church of Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Archie Turner, 67
RAYVILLE — Archie Turner, a retiree, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frank Raymond Varino, 59
Frank Raymond Varino of Monroe, a retired Guide Corp. employee, died Thursday. Services are 9 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hugh Ward, 81
Hugh Ward of West Monroe, a retired papermill machinist, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Cypress Baptist Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Adams, Ivory "Boyd": 11 a.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Anderson, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Pilgrims Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Arneson, Charles O.: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Bell, Billy: 1 p.m. today, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Bullock, John Avant: 1:30 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Harper, Riley Burnett: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Decator, Herbert: 2 p.m. today, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Esters, Jesse: 11 a.m. Monday, Tallulah Community Center, Tallulah.
Hale, Catherine Sue: 10 a.m. today, Dean Baptist Church, Marion.
Haney, Lena May: 2 p.m. today, Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi.
Harper, Riley Burnett: 3 p.m. today, Oak Grove First Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Heard, Calvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
James, Gloria Jean: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Jenkins, Elizabeth: 2 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Ruston.
Lee, Debra: 1 p.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Lynch, Sam Jr.: noon today, New Generations Church, Monroe.
Piper, Frederick D.: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pittman, Mary Etta: 10 a.m. today, Forest Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Rush, Johnnie: 11 a.m. today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Singleton, Susie: 1 p.m. today, First Color Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Stephens, Zephyr B.: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Sugg, Ouida Lorriane: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. August 19, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Williamson, Katherine: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

August 13, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOHN JORD AULDS Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for John Jord Aulds, 87, of Farmerville will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home with Rev. Willie Cottrell officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mr. Aulds was born April 15, 1919 in Marion, LA, to L.G. and Hazel Gulley Aulds. He died August 11, 2006 in Farmerville. Mr. Aulds was a member of Salem Baptist Church near Farmerville. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater. Mr. Aulds liked hunting and fishing in his younger years, and always liked to garden. Mr. Aulds is survived by his wife of 30 years, Almadine A. Gunter Aulds; his daughter Nancy Gray Aulds of Columbus, MS; three step sons, Richard K. Gunter and wife Donna, David L. Gunter all of Kenai, AK, and Winfred D. Gunter and wife Kimila of Calhoun, LA; one brother, Edward Gray Aulds and wife Jean of Farmerville, LA; one sister Eunice Virginia Taylor of Farmerville, LA; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Myrtle Johnson Aulds, and two brothers Neville Gulley Aulds and Leslie Garland "Ty" Aulds. Pallbearers will be Wesley Gunter, Wade Gunter, William Gunter, Clint Griffin, Les Aulds and Phil Hutson. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.farrarfh.com

CHAD RANDALL BYRD Aug. 13, 1979-Aug. 3, 2005 "I Thank God Upon Every Remembrance of You" Philemon 1:4 You will always be in our hearts, Mom, Dad and Cara

MARGARET ANN HERRING GREEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Margaret Ann Herring Green, 63, of Swartz, LA, will be at 3:00PM, Sunday, August 13, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Everett Geis, Sr. and Rev. Todd Perry officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Green, a sales clerk for The Bridal Shop, was born October 23, 1942, in Oak Grove, LA and died August 11, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Dunn Baptist Church. She loved flowers and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Robert Herring and Mary Delona Paxton Herring; and son, Allen Scott Green. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Joe Allen Green; children, Lesia Green Cumberland of Gulf Port, MS, Linda Green Bacle and husband Peter of Monroe, LA, Chris Allen Green and perfect girlfriend Theresa Muniz of Bossier City, LA; brother, G.R. Herring and wife Marjorie of Delhi, LA; grandchildren, Brittany Bacle, Krystal Bacle, Heather Cumberland, and Brantley Cumberland; and special sister, Hazel Walker. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Walker, Randall Garvin, Chris Lancaster, Cade Reynolds, Paul Tryon, and Dale Green. Honorary pallbearers will be the Coffee Club of Randall's Fine Meats. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until 3:00PM, Sunday, August 13, 2006. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Myleoma Institute of Little Rock, AR or Cancer Institute of Monroe, LA. A special thank you goes to Dr. Zangari, Myleoma Institute, Dr. Gammage of Cancer Institute, and Staff on third floor of St. Francis North Hospital for your special treatment and care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MARY LOU MCDONALD LANE Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Mary Lou McDonald Lane, 83, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00PM Monday, August 14, 2006 at Rayville First Baptist Church with Dr. Ernest Winburn and Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Lane was a long time member of Rayville First Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother as well as a book keeper for the family livestock auction business . She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank McDonald and Stella Goins McDonald and a sister Marjorie McDonald Gregory. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Alvin S. Lane, Jr.; daughters, Patricia "Pat" Lane Green and Gay Nell Lane Middleton and her husband Ronald Middleton; son, Bubba Lane and his wife Ann, sisters Nell McDonald McLemore and Bonnie McDonald Wynn; grandchildren, Becky Etzel and her husband Todd, Beth Newsom and her husband Rodney, Paula Krishna and her husband Kris, Frank Lane, Lee Lane and his wife Heather, Dan Middleton and his wife Tam, Catherine Middleton, Josh Middleton and his wife Amy; great grandchildren, Ethan, Annie and Blake Etzel, Seth Berry, Avery Newsom, Kaiden and Sarah Krishna, Caitlin Middleton, Lee Lane, II, McKenzie Colvin; and a loving care giver Lillie Nobles. Numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Frank Lane, Lee Lane, Dan Middleton, Josh Middleton, Todd Etzel, Rodney Newsom and Kris Krishna. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harry McKay and Ken McKay. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday at the funeral home, and 1:00PM until service time at the church Monday. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MARTHA WHITE MCINTYRE Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Martha White McIntyre, 89, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 2:00PM Monday, August 14, 2006 at the First Assembly of God Church in Bastrop with Revs. James E. Allen, Lloyd Trisler and Dr. Ron Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Carter Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. McIntyre, a retired daycare worker, homemaker and member of First Assembly of God, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Cherry Ridge Guest Care. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ray McIntyre; four daughters, Rosalee Lowery and husband Charles of Bastrop, LA, Clara Patrick and husband R.W. of Bastrop, LA, Elaine Knight and husband Glen of Crossett, AR, Pauline Kinnaird and husband Venoy of Bastrop, LA; two sisters, Dorothy Coley of Jonesville, LA, Mable White of Tyler, TX; brother, Clay White and wife Jo of Jena, LA; twelve grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Mrs. McIntyre is preceded in death by a son, Donald McIntyre; great granddaughter, Faith Wood; parents, Albert and Mary Jane White; three brothers and four sisters. Serving as pallbearers are: Keith Lowery, Carl Patrick, Barry Patrick, Dale Knight, Chris McCall and Kenneth Stephenson. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice.

JACOB RALPH PRITCHER Arlington Funeral Home Arlington, TX Jacob Ralph Pritcher, 88, relocated to heaven on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, as his wife lovingly held his hand at his bedside. They had celebrated their 67th anniversary two days earlier. Ralph and Iva moved to Arlington, TX four years ago following his retirement from a lifelong career of helping people find homes in Monroe, LA. They had lived in Monroe for 50 years, where they were charter members of Northminster Church. Growing up as one among 14 children on a small farm in South Carolina, Ralph pursued a life centered in his faith in God and devotion to his family. After graduating from Clemson University, he married Iva in 1939. He proudly wore the uniform of the Army Air Corps in World War II and then worked for Delta Air Lines for 15 years before building his real estate business, Pritcher Realty. His life was exemplary, grounded in essential Christian values that have left a legacy of leadership, love and loyalty now emulated by his children and his children's children. Survivors: wife, Iva; sister, Azalee Blitch of South Carolina; daughter, Sylvia Greene and her husband, Richard; son, Jay and his wife, Barbara, all of Arlington, TX; daughter, Iva Lynn Joiner and her husband, Keith, of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Brian Greene and his wife, Tammy, Stacey Pfleger and her husband, David, Aaron and Mason Pritcher, all of Arlington, TX, Amanda Saltzman and her husband, Andy, of Lake Charles, LA, Amy Greene of Los Angeles, CA; great-grandchildren, Andie Pfleger and Ashley Greene of Arlington, TX and Anna Leigh Saltzman, to be born Aug. 18, in Lake Charles, LA. Celebration of life: 11:00AM Monday in Arlington Funeral Home Chapel, 1221 E. Division Street, 817-548-1791, followed by interment in D/FW National Cemetery, Dallas, TX. The family has requested that memorials be sent to Northminster Church, 2701 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA.

HARRY G. PROPHIT III Indian Lake Estates, FL Mr. Harry G. Prophit III, 75, of Indian Lake Estates, FL, died Saturday, August 5, 2006, of respiratory failure at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. Born April 3, 1931, in Monroe, LA, Mr. Prophit graduated from Neville High School and received his B. S. degree in animal husbandry from LSU in Baton Rouge. Mr. Prophit was a former business owner in Monroe and moved to Indian Lake Estates in 1987. He was a self-employed landscape contractor in Florida. Mr. Prophit is survived by his wife, Evelyn Gochenour Prophit; five sons, Harry G. Prophit IV and wife Alice, Charlie Prophit and wife Virginia, David Prophit and wife Nora, all of West Monroe, LA, Russ Prophit and wife Kathy of Winter Haven, FL, Matt Prophit and wife Dalton of Indian Lake Estates, FL; brother Charley Prophit and wife Judy of Jupiter, FL; five grandchildren, Breanna Young and husband E. Orum Young, III of Provo, UT, Heather Prophit of West Monroe, LA, Jesse Prophit and wife Dana of Sarasota, FL, Nicholas Prophit of Rayville, LA, and Brantley Booth Prophit of West Monroe, LA; two great-grandchildren, Renee and Elijah Young; and several nieces and grand-nieces. He is preceded in death by his father Harry Girardet Prophit, Jr., and his mother Coma Gulley Prophit. As a young man, Mr. Prophit enjoyed flying his own aircraft and boating on the Ouachita River. In addition, he was an avid rodeo fan and participated as a rodeo competitor many times. He was also a person who made many friends and never met a stranger. Donations can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halsted St, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60622 so that others may benefit from awareness of the impact of this disease, or to your preferred charity in honor of Mr. Prophit.

MR. JEFF SCOTT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jeff Scott, 83, of Swartz, LA, will be held on Monday, August 14, 2006, at 11:00AM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, with the Rev. Collin Wimberly officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Scott ended his battle with Alzheimer's on Friday, August 11, 2006. He retired from Ark-La Gas Company after 40 years of service and was a veteran of World War II. A member of the First Baptist Church of Swartz, Mr. Scott was a devoted husband, father and granddaddy and the lessons he taught and the memories of the many fishing and hunting trips we had together will last for life times to come. Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Elva Jean Scott; his five sons and their wives, Jeffery and Melba, Gary and Sheryl, Johnny and Cindy, Darrell and Pam, and Rick and BillieJo, all of Swartz, LA; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren, that will all miss him; three sisters, Lurline Cordy, Annie Ruth Winters, and Beatrice Cagle, all of Corpus Christi, TX; and special brother-in-law, J. P. Wyatt. Active pallbearers include Danny Staley, Lucky Napier, and Justin, Jason, Clay, and Cliff Scott. Honorary pallbearers include Norman Staley, Wayne Mann, Dennis Scott, and Mike McKenzie. The family would like to thank Dr. David Yarbrough and St Francis North Hospital for all the kindness you have given to our loved one in this time of need. Visitation is this evening, Sunday, August 13, 2006, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM and from 10:00AM until service time on Monday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 Online messages for the family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MARY JORDAN SHAMBLIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Mary Jordan Shamblin passed away on August 11, 2006 at the age of 98. She will long be remembered for her good humor, compassion and resiliency. Born in Oak Ridge, she settled in Rayville in 1942 with her husband, James M. Shamblin, and her daughter, Mary Alta. Mr. Jimmy often commented that his wife would have been an excellent captain of industry. She put that industrious nature to good use in Rayville as the President of St. Hilda's Auxiliary for more than 50 years, as an active member and Regent of the Boeuf River Chapter of the DAR, as an accomplished bridge player and as a generous hostess in her beautiful home and gardens along the river. Throughout her life, she stayed abreast of local, national and international events and she always knew who was on the leader board in the latest golf tournament. Despite the fact that she suffered through two rounds of cancer, a broken hip and macular degeneration, her strong will and cheerful disposition enabled her to remain vibrant and independent almost until the end. Though she will be deeply missed, friends and family members are comforted by the fact that hers was a "life well lived." May she rest in peace. Mrs. Shamblin is survived by her daughter, Alta Shamblin Cate; her son-in-law, Richard Cate; her granddaughter, Jennifer Hawkins, and her husband, Alan Hawkins; two great-grandsons, Duval Gray Hawkins and Hanzo Perry Hawkins, and the following: nephews, great-nephews, great-nieces and their families: Francis Victor Jordan, Jr., Harrison K. Jordan, John T. Jordan, Francis Victor Jordan, III, Allen Jordan, Amelia Jordan, Harrison William "Bill" Jordan, Mark Jordan and Elizabeth Miller Stamper. Her "extended" family includes Bessie Tabb, the children of Anna Murphy and a host of dear friends who meant so much to her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. David's Episcopal Church, 834 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA 71269. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 507 Foster Street on Tuesday, August 15 and services will be held at St. David's at 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 16. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Margaret Ann Green, 63
Margaret Ann Herring Green of Swartz, a sales consultant for The Bridal Shop, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time for services. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Frank Raymond Varino, 59
Frank Raymond Varino of Monroe, a retired Guide Corp. employee, died Thursday. Services were held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial was in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Aswell, Catherine P.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Aulds, John "Jurd": 2 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Esters, Jesse: 11 a.m. Monday, Tallulah Community Center, Tallulah.
Heard, Calvin: 2 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Horton, Eugene W., Jr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Percy, Lucinda Guy: 1 p.m. today, Oneonta Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Phelps, George L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Scott, Mattie: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Holy Temple Church of Christ, Bastrop.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. Aug. 19, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Williamson, Katherine: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

August 14, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KATHERINE BERNICE CAGLE WILLIAMSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Bernice Cagle Williamson, 77, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 15, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Gene Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Williamson was born September 1, 1928 in Swartz, LA and passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a retired RN from Glenwood Regional Medical Center CCU. She was very involved with Bethel Baptist Church where she taught WMU, and also involved with Avon sales. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark L. Williamson; her grandson, J. Darius Williamson and many other loved ones. Survivors include her husband, Johnie E. Williamson of West Monroe, LA; sons, Gary L. Williamson of Jacksonville, FL, and Eric L. Williamson of Pearl, MS; and daughter, Gail D. Williamson of West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Family, friends, and all the lives she touched will miss her dearly. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mary V. Haile Hudson, 90, of Marion, LA will be 4:00PM on Monday, August 14, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA with Rev. Larry Emory officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery in Marion under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Hudson died Sunday, August 13, 2006 in Ruston following a lengthy illness. She was a member of Litroe Baptist Church in Marion. Mrs. Hudson is preceded in death by her husband Murray Hudson and son Terry Keith Hudson. She is survived by her daughters; Nelda Harris and husband Wayne and Glenda Robbins and husband Jackie all of Ruston, LA; grandsons, Greg Williams and wife Jolie of Oklahoma City, OK, and Gerry Williams and wife Rebecca of Ruston, LA; step-grandchildren Jay Robbins and wife Laurie and children; Robin Robbins and wife Mollie and children all of Ruston, LA. Pallbearers will be Gerry Williams, Jay Robbins, Richard Towns, Brandon Towns, Tony Murray, and William Bell. Honorary pallbearers will be L.V. Towns and Harold Wisecarver. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to the Union Cemetery Fund in care of L. V. Towns, 573 Townsville Road, Marion, LA 71260 and Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 DeSaird Street, Monroe, LA 71203 The family wishes to express special thanks to her caregivers Queen James and Juanita Phillips and the aids at the Arbor Terrace in Ruston, LA. Online messages maybe sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Barbary 'Bob' DuFour, 76
RUSTON — Barbary "Bob" DuFour, retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

James Harold Gilbert, 86
RUSTON — James Harold Gilbert, retired director of The Concert Association of Louisiana Tech University, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mary Lou Lane, 83
RAYVILLE — Mary Lou Lane, a homemaker and bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service at the church.

Martha White McIntyre, 89
BASTROP — Martha White McIntyre, a retired day-care worker and homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Assembly of God, Bastrop. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jeff Scott, 83
Jeff Scott, an equipment operator for Ark-La Gas Co., of Swartz, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Esters, Jesse: 11 a.m. today, Tallulah Community Center.
Horton, Eugene W., Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Phelps, George L.: 2 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Scott, Mattie: 1:30 p.m. today, Holy Temple Church of Christ, Bastrop.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Williamson, Katherine: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

August 15, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

E. EARL BRADLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Earl Bradley, 72, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Graveside service will be at 4:00PM in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Bradley was born March 28, 1934, in Oak Grove, LA, and passed away August 14, 2006, in Monroe, LA. Earl was owner of Bradley Brick Company in Monroe. He was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and Louisiana Tech University. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Daddy had many friends and never met a stranger. He was a loving brother, father, grandfather, and friend to many people. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed riding his tractor and growing his muscadines. He loved to "pick and grin" on his guitar especially with his brothers, Larry and Fred. Earl also enjoyed frying turkeys and cooking on the grill. Earl was instrumental in building Northeast Louisiana "brick by brick." He was quite the white perch fisherman. "To know Earl was to love him." He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Helen Bradley; grandparents, Nicholas and Mary Herlevic; aunts, Pauline Herlevic and Mary Crnkovic; uncles, Fred Herlevic and Victor Herlevic; and special sister-in-law, Perla Bradley. Mr. Bradley is survived by his daughter, Cindy Bradley of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Sonya Bradley of Monroe, LA; the mother of his children, Nell Bradley of Monroe, LA; grandsons, Bradley Myers, Gage Bradley, and Ridge Bradley of Monroe, LA; brother, Fred Bradley of Gulfport, MS; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Cecille Bradley of Start, LA; sister, Suzie Phan of Monroe, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Johnette and Smokey Stover of Duson, LA; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his special pets, Blue, Blacktail, Muffin, Gonzi, Joy, "T", and Dooley. Pallbearers will be Jay Johnson, Jon Stephan, Kelly Dixon, Ken Ross, Patrick Bradley, Mike West, Stanley Dupuy, and J.R. Cascio. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Harper, Doug McIntosh, Herbert Manley, Butch Dupuy, Jimmy Posey, Joe Avery, Tuck Dupuy, Ike Crain, and Guy Porch. The world is a much better and brighter place because of Earl's kindness, friendliness, and compassion. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Earl's family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Finks Hideaway Fire Station #1 staff of fireman who helped us many times, the Emergency Medical Response team that worked so hard for Daddy, the Emergency Room and Cardiovascular Intensive Care staff of St. Francis North Hospital for their care. Also, to all the visitors, friends, and prayers, we thank you. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Matthew Catholic Church, 121 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and from 2:00PM until 3:45PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .co

PAUL CHAPLIN One year ago today you said goodbye & went away. We miss your light, your voice and smile. We will see you in a little while. Stay Happy! Mom, Dad, Chris & Friends.

GEORGE B. FRANKLIN, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA George B. Franklin, Jr., 81, of Holly Ridge and Rayville, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was born in Vicksburg, MS, on March 13, 1925. He was proceeded in death by his beloved parents, George B. Franklin, Sr. and Birdie Scott Franklin. He is succeeded by his wife of 51 years, Bettie Jo Franklin; his sons George Bibb Franklin, III and wife Shawn, Fred Scott Franklin and wife Linda, and Roy Gill Franklin and wife Carole, all of Rayville; and four grandchildren, Fred Scott Franklin, Jr., Colton Gill Franklin, Caroline Elizabeth Franklin, and Joanna Claire Franklin. Mr. George, like his father before him, was absolutely true to himself and to all others. He had frankness and courage, and was as candid as the light. He had nothing to conceal. Frank, candid, pure, serene, noble; these traits of character added to the greatness of one of Richland Parish's most devoted citizens. We have given back to God Who created him and his great heart, one of the bravest, sweetest souls who ever lived in human clay. Throughout northeast Louisiana and the whole state, friends and admirers were shocked by the death of Mr. Franklin. Mr. George was killed in a tragic accident last Saturday afternoon. With members of his family and a group of friends, Mr. Franklin was enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, the recreation and pleasures of outdoor activity at his hunting lodge in Ouachita Parish. Full of energy, as always, Franklin mounted a four-wheel vehicle to ride the levee. At the summit of the levee, his vehicle slid out of control and capsized on the driver. Friends rushed to the scene, but were unable to help. Examiners stated that death had been instant. This accident ended the life of an outstanding member of "The Greatest Generation," the descriptive phrase given by author Tom Brokaw to honor the qualities exhibited by the American generation that came to manhood and womanhood during America's Thirties and Forties. This is the group that had tasted the hopelessness and despair of the Great Depression, but had refused to give up hope. These were people who had refused also to surrender to the evils of mankind typified by the Third Reich and its allies. These were men and women who, instead, offered their skills, their courage, and their lives to the effort that brought peace to the world in 1945. For George B. Franklin, Jr., responsibility was a word that governed his actions throughout his life. Born in 1925, he graduated from Rayville High School directly into World War II. He was deeply patriotic and was ready to enter the Service. The Air Force was his aim. At age seventeen, weighing seventy-two pounds, he could not meet the Air Force requirement for entry which was one hundred pounds. We do not answer questions, but it seems that a cooperative sergeant finally tired of his pleas, and simply walked away while Franklin filled out his own entry form. He was accepted. To settle arguments about his size, he worked out a set reply, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog!" In World War II, Mr. George served in the Eighth Air Force, European Theater. He completed thirty-five missions as a ball-turret gunner on a B-17 bomber. He earned the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded six Air Medals, four battle stars, and also received a presidential citation. His faithful acceptance of responsibility shows one of the qualities that typified the men that Tom Brokaw described as "The Greatest Generation." The importance of Brokaw's story, however, does not end with the military victory. Members of the Greatest Generation did not rest idly when they returned to civilian life. Instead they took up the needs of their nation, their communities, and their families work for improvements of their neighborhoods and their world. George B. Franklin, Jr. was an outstanding example of this generation, as he was also a dedicated worker in this era of recovery which was much needed following ten years of Depression and four years of war. The returned airman met first needs first, continuing his education with two years at Northeast Louisiana Junior College where he was elected student body president, and later completing his education with two years at L.S.U. He never stopped his efforts to improve his life and the well- being of his world by making wider and wider efforts to contribute to the compassionate and practical work that had to be done. To mold his life, he had before him inspiration from his father, George B. Franklin, Sr., who had given hope and leadership to promote the best within his own generation by setting an example of energy, generosity, and compassion throughout his very busy life. When George B. Franklin, Jr., returned to his beloved northeast Louisiana, he returned to the life centered on responsibilities to family and to service to others. The lumber business, which had been primary earlier in the century, had expanded in other directions. Young Franklin was absorbed by the many directions and opportunities of agriculture. He was also absorbed by the responsibilities of using land wisely. He stated that the landowner does not inherit land from his parents, but that, rather, he holds it in trust for his children. To that end he studied and practiced the principles of wise conservation, believing that the owner's responsibility must always be to improve the land itself. He has earned state and national recognition for wise use of the land. His awards have included the National Wetlands Conservation Award, The Mid-South High Cotton winner, and the Ag Expo Distinguished Service Award, among other citations for betterment of true conservation. Among his many pleasures were to pass on the principles of true conservation in practicing the rules of hunting and fishing to the next generations of north Louisiana children. He held life memberships in the VFW, Masons, and Ducks Unlimited. He was a founding director of Riverfield Academy, and received a lifetime service award. Mr. George considered himself a resident of both Rayville and Holly Ridge, and was a supporter of both communities. He and his wife were faithful members of the Rayville United Methodist Church, and were generous supporters of many valuable groups in the area. Mr. George and the family were especially grateful to the support of the State and Federal delegations for support in the establishment of a Veteran's Cemetery and Industrial Megasite in Northeastern Louisiana. Serving as pallbearers are Dr. Lester Wayne Johnson, Gary Freeland, Harry Cook, Walter Hillman, Connie Mott, Basil Doles, Jr., Phil Robertson, and Bobby Simpson. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. David Thompson, Dr. Warren Hunt, Burgess Cumpton, Sam Williams, Dr. Ed Cascio, Russell Rainbolt, Ed Jones, and Charles Spruell. Special friends of Mr. George's are Bill Lawton, G. P. McAllister, Ray Aycock, John Haygood, Annette Vondenstein, Tana Trichel, Kenny Cagle, Tommy Smith, Jimmy Toney, and members of the "Something More" Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00AM at the Rayville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Rayille United Methodist Church Special Fund.

JAMES HAROLD GILBERT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. James Harold Gilbert will be held at Cook Baptist Church in Ruston, LA, on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 2:00PM, Rev. Mike Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in Pines Memorial Gardens in Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until 12:00PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Gilbert was born on June 7, 1920, in El Dorado, AR and passed away at his home in Bossier City, LA, on August 13, 2006, following a lengthy illness. He was a resident of Ruston, LA, for over 40 years and was a longtime member of Cook Baptist Church. He received his BA degree in Business from Louisiana Tech University and his MA degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He was a veteran having served in the Army from 1941-44 and was very fond of the strong and lasting friendships he made during those years. After the war, he became a career musician and played with some of the leading bands of the day. His love for teaching led him to become a public school music teacher until 1966 when he was named Director of the Louisiana Tech Concert Association, the position he held until his retirement. Mr. Gilbert played in several area symphony orchestras including the Ruston Civic Symphony which he conducted for several years. He also taught private violin lessons to countless children throughout north Louisiana. Mr. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Ann Gilbert; his parents, Zula McCuin and James Rankin Gilbert; and his brother William R. Gilbert. He is survived by sons; Dr. Timothy Clark Gilbert and wife Karen of Bossier City, LA and Dr. Steven Todd Gilbert and wife Elizabeth of Almaty, Kazakhstan; grandchildren, Anisa Paige Gilbert McCarthy of Baton Rouge, LA, Sarah Elizabeth Gilbert, Anna Bethany Gilbert, James David Gilbert, and Abigail Joy Gilbert all of Almaty, Kazakstan; great granddaughter, Madisyn Paige Gilbert McCarthy of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Raymond McCuin Gilbert and wife Peggy of Natchitoches, LA; sister-in-law, Barbara Gilbert of Smackover, AR; several nieces and nephews, and longtime family friend, Jerry Brown. Serving as pallbearers are James Brantley, Justin Brantley, Kenny Covington, Jimmy Gilbert, Steve Hedgepeth and Lee Kavanaugh. The Gilbert family extends thanks and gratitude to caregivers Beatrice Allen, Mary Fletcher, Ranisha Sepulvado, Betty Smith and St. Joseph Hospice of Shreveport. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

William "Pete" T. Traweek Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mr. William "Pete" T. Traweek, 85, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. William "Pete" T. Traweek was born on August 26, 1920 in Evergreen, AL and passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2006 in Rayville, LA. Mr. Traweek was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his sisters, Grace Norman of Rayville and Faye Traweek of Rayville; aunt, Lucille Patrick of Baton Rouge, LA; niece, Linda Sanches and husband, Larry of Delhi; nephews, Bill Norman and wife, Debbie of Rayville and Joe Norman of Jena, LA; four great nephews; seven great nieces; one great-great nephew and one great-great niece. Pallbearers will be Bill Norman, Will Norman, Joe Norman, Joe Lee Norman, Larry Sanches and Matt Sanches. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Cobb, Thad Sanches and Dr. Roland Ponarski. Visitation will be from noon until service time, Tuesday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave a message of condolence for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

DeMarquis Dee, 23
TALLULAH — DeMarquis Dee, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Barbary 'Bob' DuFour, 76
RUSTON — Barbary Joseph "Bob" DuFour, retired from the Department of Public Safety, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Elaine Marie Edwards, 65
BASTROP — Elaine Marie Edwards, a retired seamstress, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

George B. Franklin Jr., 81
RAYVILLE — George B. Franklin Jr., a farmer and businessman, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Rayville
First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frankie J. Gatlin Jr., 27
DALLAS, Texas — Frankie James Gatlin Jr., formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert Louis Hemphill, 58
NEWELLTON — Robert Louis Hemphill, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Luther Johns, 59
RUSTON — Luther Johns, formerly of Jigger, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jigger Apostolic Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Tom Morrow, 74
BERNICE — John Tom Morrow, a retired postal service employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery, Hico.

Mary Jordan Shamblin, 98
RAYVILLE — Mary Frances Jordan Shamblin, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. David's Episcopal Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

James P. Smith, 80
FARMERVILLE — James P. Smith, a former state representative, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

William 'Pete' Traweek, 85
RAYVILLE — William "Pete" T. Traweek, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Beatrice Williams, 85
WISNER — Beatrice Williams, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Gilbert, James Harold: 2 p.m. today, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Williamson, Katherine: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

August 16, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

RET. COLONEL HENRY GLOVER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ret. Colonel Henry Glover, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM Thursday, August 17, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Colonel Glover died August 15, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, a thirty-year Air Force veteran and command pilot. His service duties included: served in Europe during Work War II, Squadron Commander of a C-7A squadron in Vietnam, and retired as Wing Director of Material at Little Rock, AR Air Force Base. His awards included: Distinguished Flying Cross, eight Oak Leaf Clusters to Air Metal, Air Force Commendation Metal, and Bronze Star Metal. Colonel Glover received a Bachelor of General Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and an MBA from ULM. His favorite pastimes were playing duplicate bridge and playing golf. Colonel Glover is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Dottie Glover; daughter, Carol Holland and husband, Kenneth Holland of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Lori King and husband, Greg King of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kristy Holland of Murfreesboro, TN; great grandchild, Bryson King; sister-in-law, Bernice Towers and husband, Charles Towers; and brother-in-law, Simmie Wood. Pallbearers will be Col. Charles Moore, Lt. Col. Robert Martin, Lt. Col. Miles Luke, William Priesley, Flint Robertson, and Charles Wall. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 16, 2006, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, 500 Pine Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

ERLENE HONEYCUTT HAYNES Porter Loring Mortuary San Antonio, TX Erlene Honeycutt Haynes passed away August 10, 2006 in San Antonio, TX, having lived in Texas since 1991. She spent most of her adult life in West Monroe and Monroe where she raised two daughters, was a member of the Christian Science church, was active in the Ouachita Parish Republican Women's Club, along with several book and garden clubs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, W.G. "Billy" Haynes, Jr. She is survived by her two daughters, Alice Haynes Moseley and son-in-law Scott, and Kathleen Haynes Simmons and son-in-law Rick; a granddaughter, Amanda Simmons Winkler and husband Justin; and a great-granddaughter, Emma Kathleen Winkler. She will be buried in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Memorial contributions are requested to be sent to the: Billy Haynes Scholarship Fund c/o Ouachita Parish Republican Women's Club 5468 Horseshoe Lake Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Arrangements with Porter Loring, 1101 McCullough (210)227-8221, San Antonio, TX.

JAMES P. SMITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA James Peyton Smith of Farmerville, LA, passed away Monday, August 14, 2006 at St. Francis—North Hospital, Monroe, LA, following a lengthly illness. He was born in the Conway Community of Union Parish on September 6, 1925. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Reverend and former State Representative J. Duff and Sallie Jane Turner Smith; brothers Milas, John Allen and J.D. Smith; sisters Estelle Hollis, Emma Brantley, Mary Lou Hicks and Sarah Parsons; one grandson, Nathaniel A. Smith, and one great-grandson, David Nolan Mashaw. Mr. Smith leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of more than 60 years, Foye Nolan Smith, of Farmerville, LA three sons James Bradley and wife Nikki of Farmerville, LA; Danny Allen and wife Ann, of Marion, LA; Max Graham and wife, JoAnne, of West Monroe, LA; two daughters Roslyn A Smith and husband Stan, of Farmerville, LA; and Jayne Smith-Green and husband, Bobby, of Farmerville, LA. Grandchildren are James Bradley Smith, Jr. and wife Michelle, of West Monroe, LA; Phillip Matthew Smith and wife, Tiffany, of Farmerville, LA; J. Wayne Williams and wife, Christina, of West Monroe, LA; Kristy Michelle Smith, of Farmerville, LA; Daniel A. Smith of Lafayette, LA; Jonathan G. Smith of West Monroe, LA; Joseph B. Smith and wife, Mandi, of West Monroe, LA; Brandi Smith Mashaw and husband, Marc of Farmerville, LA; Jennifer Smith Williams and husband Wayne, of Farmerville, LA; Leslie Jayne Smith, of Farmerville, LA; Janelle Burford Snelling and husband, George, IV, of Monroe, LA; Chad Kenneth Burford and wife Morgan, of Farmerville, LA; and twenty-one great grandchildren. Other survivors include one sister, Lucille Dawson, of Iowa, LA; two sisters-in-law Martha McCrary, Rodessa, and Francis Smith, of Dubach, LA; one brother-in-law Guy A Parsons, of Brookhaven, MS, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith proudly served his country during World War II, Battle of the Bulge, 106th Infantry Division, having been awarded a Bronze Star Medal for combat bravery. He was ordained by Antioch Baptist Church as a Deacon in August, 1946, where he actively served until his death. Memberships include Gideons International, Farmerville Lions Club, Past Master of Union Fraternal Lodge #53, 32nd Degree Mason, Past Patron Order of Eastern Star #207, American Legion Post #149 V.F.W. and Woodman of the World. Smith represented Union and Morehouse parishes in the Louisiana Legislature, was employed as Sergeant at Arms in the State Senate, and retired with more than thirty-three years of cumulative service to the State of Louisiana. Special interests, projects and accomplishments included volunteering as the primary caretaker for Elgin Spring located on Highway 2 near Farmerville, caretaker for Antioch Cemetery for sixty years, and obtained and erected a monument on the Alabama Landing Road near Dean Community for an "unknown" Civil War Soldier. Mr. Smith was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed all aspects, especially hunting and fishing. Memorial services will be at 3:00PM on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at Antioch Baptist Church, 3501 Highway 828, Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Don Wright and Rev. Paul Carter. Pallbearers will be grandsons James Bradley Smith Jr. Phillip Smith, Wayne Williams, Daniel A. Smith, Jonathan G. Smith, Joseph B. Smith and Chad K. Burford, George M. Snelling, IV, Wayne Williams and Marc Mashaw. Honorary Pallearers; Great-grandsons; Adrian Smith, Peyton Smith, Cole M. Smith, Justin Lee Stripling, Claiborne Smith, Garrett Young, J. Graham Smith, Grant Samuel Mashaw and Blayne K. Burford and lifelong friends Eugene F. Love of Winnfield, and Bill G. Halley of Farmerville. Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3438 Highway 828.Farmerville, LA. 71241. Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

E. Earl Bradley, 72
E. Earl Bradley of Monroe, owner of Bradley Brick Company, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-3:45 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove. Graveside service is 4 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Gary P. Branch, 55
RAYVILLE — Gary P. Branch, a cotton farmer and aerial applicator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery.

Robert Louis Hemphill, 58
NEWELLTON — Robert Louis Hemphill, a landscaper, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery.

Lovely Lee Jackson, 79
WINNSBORO — Lovely Lee Jackson, a retired secretary with the city of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Luther 'Peanut' Johns, 58
RUSTON — Luther "Peanut" Lee Johns, formerly of Jigger, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Jigger Apostolic Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ernest 'Bud' L. King, 77
JONESBORO — Ernest "Bud" L. King died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion's Rest Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Mary Marie Mize, 71
FRESNO, Calif. — Mary Marie Mize, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Tom Morrow, 74
BERNICE — John Tom Morrow, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery, Hico, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Rayshell Sims, 34
Rayshell Sims of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Donnie 'Don' L. Sledge, 71
WINNSBORO — Donnie "Don" L. Sledge, a retired security guard, died August 9. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged:
Edwards, Elaine Marie: 10 a.m. today, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Shamblin, Mary Frances Jordan: 10 a.m. today, St. David's Episcopal Church, Rayville.
Smith, James P.: 3 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.

August 17, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mrs. Effie Lou Tidwell Barkley Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Lou Tidwell Barkley, 94, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday August 18, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. James Mooney officiating. Burial will be in the Wilhite Cemetery near Point, LA. Mrs. Barkley was born to the union of Stilman and Matelda Tidwell on August 5, 1912 and left this life on August 16, 2006 after a lengthy illness. She was a former member of the Claiborne Assembly of God. Mrs. Barkley retired from the Ouachita Parish School System, where she worked in the cafeteria at Drew Elementary. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Barkley; son, Everett Barkley; granddaughter, Stacey Jean Barkley; great grandson, J.J. Green; great great granddaughter, Haley Mulhearn and her brother, William Tidwell. Survivors include her sons, C.J. "Junior" Barkley and wife Cecile of Trinity, TX, Clyde Barkley and wife Mary Sue of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Joye Barkley Tucker Pallbearers will be Mrs. Barkley's grandsons and great grandsons Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

DELMAR GATES Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. Delmar Gates, 96, of Mer Rouge, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 18, 2006 at the Golden Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Eros, Louisiana. Visitation will be Thursday, August 17, 2006 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Gates, a retired maintenance employee with Louisiana Pacific Corp. in Urania, LA., and a member of Horseshoe Baptist Church in Mer Rouge, LA, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gates is preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Carrie Gates; and by a daughter, Carol Sue Gates. He is survived by his wife, Erdell Griggs Gates; five daughters, Wanda Young of West Monroe, LA, Helen Chumley of Ruston, LA, Frances Wallace of West Monroe, LA, Liz Moore of West Monroe,LA, and Linda Sherman of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Chris Gates of Dry Prong, LA, Bobby Gates of West Monroe, LA; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and seventeen great great grandchildren.

CARRIE LOUISE JOHNSON HOOD Evergreen Memorial Dallas, TX Funeral Home Carrie Louise Johnson Hood age 74, Former musician for Dyers CME and a former teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. High. Wake Thursday 7:00-7:45 p.m. Services will be Friday August 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel 6449 Houston School Rd. Dallas, TX.

Alice McDuffie Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral Services for Alice McDuffie, 90, of Crowville will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2006, in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Miss McDuffie was born to George and Maggie Huggins McDuffie on November 9, 1915 in Simsboro and passed from this life Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Crowville. She worked many years as a secretary in Shreveport before moving to Baton Rouge, where she worked as a secretary to State Representative Lance Womack. She retired from the Louisiana Department of Revenue. She was preceded in death by her parents: four sisters Floy Gregg, Minnie Hart, Belle Holmes, Ola Beall; and four brothers Lee McDuffie, Herbert McDuffie, Miles McDuffie, and James McDuffie. Miss McDuffie is survived by a sister Winnie Dodson of Crowville and many nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearer.ERCY CARL POOL Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Services for Percy Carl Pool, age 71, will be at 11:00 A.M. August 17, at Salem Church Eros, LA with Reverend Elvin Wheelis officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Mr. Pool passed away August 15, 2006 at his residence due to a sudden illness. He was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Steven Mott. Survivors include wife Ruby Pool of Eros: one son Michael C. Pool also of Eros, two daughters: Barbara Mott & husband Gerald of Chatham and Kathryn Mosley & husband Kevin also of Chatham, four brothers: Richard Pool & wife Charlotte of Eros, Jerry Pool of Eros; Amos Pool of Chatham & Lenard Pool of Choudrant, three sisters: Shirley Wages of Chatham, Betty Jean Russell also of Chatham & Judy Spillers & husband Evgene of Eros, also seven grandchildren. Pallbearers Michael E. Pool, Ricky Wages, Bo Pool, George Breland, Newton Campbell, Chad Myers and Brian Myers.

MR. F. KENNETH "KEN" TAYLOR West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Ken Taylor of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, August 19, 2006, at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Mr. Taylor was born December 21, 1931, in El Dorado, AR and passed away March 27, 2006, in Cherokee, Iowa. Mr. Taylor was retired from Manville Forest Products as a personnel and safety director and served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant. Mr. Taylor was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR, and at the time of his death, was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, where at various times he had served as a deacon, taught Sunday School, and sung in the choir. He had many friends in the "Helping Hands" Sunday School class and met regularly with the "Over-The-Hill Lunch Bunch", friends retired from Olinkraft. His friends knew him to be gentle, and kind, humble and approachable, humorous and always full of stories to tell. Mr. Taylor was a man of God who had strong convictions and high values. His wife, his children, and his big family will forever draw strength from his wisdom, encouragement and love. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Feaster Y Taylor and Edna Taylor and his sister, Wanda June White and her son, Joe Kenny White, all of El Dorado, AR. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Bonnie Mae Puryear Taylor, whom he had been married to for 53 years, daughters, Dixie Lee Hall, Jan Arden Hatten and husband Jerry Wayne, Kelley June Blackburn and husband Kerry; sons Kenneth Kyle Taylor and wife Terra, Lendel Casey Taylor and wife Kelly; niece Cheryl White Ellis and husband Eddie; twenty grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Freddie Carter, 49
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Freddie Carter died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Avanti Crawford, 24
GULFPORT, Miss. — Avanti "Boss Man" Crawford, a security guard formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Brandon Dempsey, 29
Brandon Dempsey, a floor covering installer from West Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ret. Col. Henry Glover, 83
Henry Glover of Monroe, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Robert Louis Hemphill, 58
NEWELLTON — Robert Louis Hemphill, a landscaper, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery.

Sidney Henderson, 64
Sidney Henderson of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Cemetery.

John N. Judd, 91
John N. Judd of Monroe died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Gloria Mitchell, 37
Gloria Mitchell of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Willie B. Madison, 81
BASTROP — Willie B. Madison, a homemaker, died Aug. 9. Services are 11 a.m. today at Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Wanda Owens, 76
Wanda Owens of Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville.

Pery C. Pool, 71
Pery C. Pool of Eros, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Salem Church, Eros. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

William Randall, 57
BASTROP — The Rev. William Randall, a minister, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Lightwood Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Archie Turner, Jr., 67
RAYVILLE — Archie Turner Jr. died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Branch, Gary P.: 10 a.m. today, West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge.
Jackson, Lovely Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
King, Ernest "Bud" L.: 11 a.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Morrow, John Tom: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bernice.
Sledge, Donnie "Don" L.: 11 a.m. Friday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe

August 18, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. BRANDON DEMPSEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Brandon Dempsey, 29, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 19, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Kevin Ropp officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Brandon was born on November 25, 1976 and died in New Orleans, LA on August 15, 2006. He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his friends and loved working. Brandon is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Dempsey. Survivors include his son, Gavin Blade Dempsey; brother, Grafton Dempsey; mother, Belinda Enterkin; uncles, Dennis Hollingsworth and Nick Dempsey and wife Kathy; grandparents, C.A. and Bobbie Hollingsworth and numerous nieces and cousins. Pallbearers will be Ben Cooper, Allan Cooper, Lance Swan, Randy Duke, Neil Smith and Steven Stewart Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JAMES (JIM) GRAYSON GUTHRIE, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA James Grayson Guthrie, Jr. was born in Monroe, LA on April 13, 1943. The son of the late Grayson Guthrie, Sr., president of Monroe's Central Bank and Frances May Guthrie, respected and loved community leader, Jim is also survived by his sister Fran Guthrie Talley of New Orleans, LA; his niece Frances Talley Jones, her husband Donald, and her children: Grayson, Thomas and Mary Frances Jones of Dallas, TX; and John Mayberry, his partner for thirty three years. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. After graduating from Neville High School in Monroe, LA in 1961, Jim studied architecture at Tulane University, was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and was, due to his sense of humor and gentlemanly manners, the favorite escort of the Newcomb debutantes. After receiving his architectural degree from Tulane, Jim received his master's degree in Historic Restoration and Preservation at Columbia University in New York City. Practical architectural experience was gained in New Orleans and in New York before he accepted a teaching position at the University of Georgia in Athens in the School of Environmental Design. As well as teaching architectural history and design, he established with Susan Frankenberg the Frankenberg/Guthrie Gallery featuring the works of university faculty, graduate students and regional artists. Five summers in Rome, Italy in conjunction with Columbia University and The American Academy in Rome were spent doing measured drawings of an early Roman architectural excavation. A one way ticket to the Far East for a short stay was extended into fifteen years working in Hong Kong and Tokyo with Wong and Tung Architects, Hirsch-Bedner Design and his own firm, Guthrie Mayberry and Associates. In a time of modern architecture Jim was an expert in designing Beaux Arts architectural details. Jim designed the historically restored interiors of the Park Hyatt in Canberra, Australia. He designed hotels, private clubs and residential projects in Hong Kong, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and Japan. They were featured in many magazines. In 1983, Jim returned to the United States, working in West Palm Beach, FL until cancer and a stroke shaped the last seven years of his life. He died on August 1, 2006 at home in Florida. Jim Guthrie was a talented artist, meticulous architect, loving son, loyal friend and an expert at the New York Times' crossword puzzle. He was a man of honor in his profession and in his personal life. Although he went on to live around the world, he always remained a Southern gentleman. Memorial service will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday August 19, 2006 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome com

JAMES (J.C.) CARROLL HALL Funerals by McFarland Monroe, LA Services for Mr. James (J.C.) Carroll Hall, age 59, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, August 19, 2006 at New Covenant Christian Center Church (previously Empire Family Worship Center), with Pastor Henry Black of House Family Worship Center, Las Vegas, Nevada officiating. Interment will be at Richwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland. Mr. Hall was born August 18,1946 in Independence, LA and passed away August 11, 2006. J.C. was a proud graduate of Richwood High School class of 1964. After high school, he went on to serve in the United States Army where he attained the rank of E5. Upon discharge, he lived briefly in Las Vegas, NV and attended the University of Nevada. He later relocated back to Monroe, LA. He had been a dedicated employee of Graphic Packaging for 38 years and owner of Town and Country Laundry Mat for several years. He was a member of UAW Local 364 and Triple 'S' Social Club. James (J.C.) Carroll Hall was a faithful member of Rose of Sharon Baptist where he sung in the Senior Choir and was a member of the Brotherhood and Budget Committee. He was preceded in death by his beloved step-father, Mack Kyles; his three brothers, Phillip C. Hall, Jerry Mosely, & Terry Mosely; and one sister, Iris K. Washington. Survivors include his wife, Lois M. Hall; sons Xavier C. Hall of Atlanta, GA & Zacchaus C. Hall of Monroe, LA; daughters Sabrina E. Sampson of Southfield, MI, Shaundra A. Hall of Shreveport, LA, & Andria L. Hall of Monroe, LA; three grandchildren: Brianna A. Barney of Southfield, MI, Justavier Z. Hall, and Taylor Y. Hall. He is also survived by his father, James Mosely of Winnfield, LA and mother Estella Kyles of Monroe, LA; five sisters: Cynthia Kyles, Diane Johnson (Frederick Sr.); Katrina Kyles, Cordelia Williams (Paul) - all of Monroe, LA, & Alma Jean Washington of Houston, TX; five brothers: Leroy Hall (Glenda), Bobby Kyles, Ruthoe Kyles, Larry Kyles (Kathy), Anthony Holley (Lois) - all of Monroe, LA & Stanley Mosely of Houston, TX; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. The family would like to express special thanks and gratitude to the administration and staff of P&S Surgical Hospital, Dr. Lauren J. Mickey & staff, and Dr. Merrill Kies & staff of M.D. Anderson Medical Center. Their unfaltering guidance and support throughout his illness will never be forgotten. Visitation will be Friday, August 18, 2006 at 6:00PM to 8:00PM at New Covenant Christian Center Church in Monroe, LA.

Shelby D. Avery, 96
JONESBORO — Shelby D. Avery died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion's Rest Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Effie Lou T. Barkley, 94
Effie Lou Tidwell Barkley of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish School System cafeteria worker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time today. Burial will be in Wilhite Cemetery, Point.

Aldene Kline Barlow, 60
LAS VEGAS — Aldene Kline Barlow, a bus driver formerly of Tallulah, died Aug. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church Mound Project, Tallulah. Burial will be at Mound Project Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Bayless Brown Jr., 74
LAKE PROVIDENCE — The Rev. Bayless Benny Brown Jr., a minister, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery.

Freddie Lee Carter, 49
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Freddie Lee Carter died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert 'Bob' Cochran, 80
FERRIDAY — Robert "Bob" Cochran, owner and operator of Bob's Mobile Service Station in Vidalia, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

DeMarquis Dee, 23
TALLULAH — DeMarquis Dee, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Annie Douglas, 71
OAK GROVE — Annie Douglas, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frankie J. Gatlin Jr., 27
DALLAS — Frankie James Gatlin Jr., formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James Carroll Hall, 59
James Carroll Hall of Monroe, a coin laundry owner, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Covenant Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Linda Faye Harrison, 50
TALLULAH — Linda Faye Harrison died Aug. 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missonary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is all day today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Susan H. Honeycutt, 56
EL DORADO, Ark. — Susan Heard Honeycutt died Wednesday. Graveside services are 8 a.m. Sunday at Bernice Cemetery in Bernice, La., under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors of El Dorado.

Hattie V. Manning, 81
Hattie V. Manning of Monroe, a food service worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery, Sibley.
Terrance D. Manuel, 42

Terrance Delano Manuel of Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alice McDuffie, 90
CROWVILLE — Alice McDuffie, a secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Gloria Mitchell, 37
Gloria Mitchell of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverside Baptist Chruch, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Rayshell Sims, 34
Rayshell Sims of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Aug. 25. Burial will be in Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe.

Robert L. Tatum, 81
CHATHAM — Robert L. Tatum, self-employed, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will in the church cemetery.

Taylor infant
The infant daughter of Carvetta Taylor of Lake Providence died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

O'Neal Terry, 83
NEWELLTON — O'Neal Terry, a retired iron worker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner.

Beatrice Williams, 85
WISNER — Beatrice Williams, a homemaker, died Aug. 10. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Wisner.

Cleo Wroten, 83
Cleo Wroten of Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish High School teacher, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Crawford, Avanti: noon Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Sidney: noon Saturday, Hester Central Sate Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jackson, Lovely Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Judd, John N.: 2 p.m. today, Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman.
King, Ernest "Bud" L.: 11 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Owens, Wanda: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Randall, Rev. William: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Sledge, Donnie "Don" L.: 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Turner, Archie, Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville

August 19, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

TIMOTHY LEE ERNST Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Timothy Lee Ernst, 56, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday August 20, 2006, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1901 Milton Ave., Monroe, LA, with Reverend Bruce Rux officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Tim was born on September 11, 1949, in Clintonville, WI and departed this life August 17, 2006, after a brief, but hard- fought battle with cancer. A graduate of Neville High School, Tim joined the Army and served a tour of duty in Viet Nam and Germany. While in Viet Nam, he earned the Bronze Star Medal and numerous other medals. Upon returning to the U. S. he served in the Louisiana National Guard and later graduated from Northeast Louisiana University. He currently worked as a supervisor at Sol's Pipe and Steel. An avid outdoorsman, he was a member of the Bear Branch Hunting Club, his "Home Away from Home." Son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Walter J. Ernst, Tim is survived by his wife, Lynda Carpenter Ernst, beloved stepson, Scott Rousseau; brothers, Tom and wife Lee of Memphis, TN, Jay and wife Annice of Monroe, LA, Jeff and his fiancée, Angela Forbes of Farmerville, LA; sister, Suzie Perot and husband Mike of Baton Rouge, LA; nieces and nephews, Tanya Boyle and husband Chris of Allen, TX, David Ernst and wife Hagit of Jerusalem, Israel, Michele Courtney and husband Jamie of Prairieville, LA, Melissa Perot of Baton Rouge, LA, Mike Perot, Jr. and wife Brooke of Denham Springs, LA, Elizabeth and Tim Ernst of Monroe, LA, and Keegan Ernst of Farmerville, LA; and several great nieces and nephews. Outgoing and generous, Tim never met a stranger. His unique sense of humor and fun-loving spirit brought smiles to the faces of everyone he came in contact with. He leaves behind a host of friends whose lives will never quite be the same without him. The family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support through this ordeal, especially the members of the Bear Branch Hunting Club. Pallbearers will be David Ernst, Robert Welch, Chris Nolen, David Thorton, Bobby Wolford, Ricky Stewart, Brad Brasher, and Rene Simon. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Williams, Tim Holbrook, Mark Rockett, Lane Welch, Larry Laborde, Gayle Brasher, Jeff Coon, Corey Winderweedle, and B. J. Welch. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Brandon Dempsey, 29
Brandon Dempsey of West Monroe, a floor covering installer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Jimmy D. Ezell, 64
TALLULAH — Jimmy D. Ezell, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

James G. Guthrie Jr., 61
James Grayson Guthrie Jr. of Monroe, an architect, died Aug. 1. Services are 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Robert E. Hicks, 83
Robert E. Hicks of West Monroe, a retired Scott Truck and Tractor employee, died Friday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Services are incomplete.

Eunice Pipkin, 87
OAK GROVE — Eunice Pipkin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Leta Marie J. Stratton, 84
RUSTON — Leta Marie Jones Stratton, a schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Plain Dealing Cemetery, Plain Dealing.

Audrey Estelle Tucker, 83
Audrey Estelle Tucker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laran Cemetery, Union Parish.

Previously acknowledged
Avery, Shelby D.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Barlow, Aldene Kline: 11 a.m. today, Saint John Missionary, Baptist Church Mound Project, Tallulah.
Brown, Rev. Bayless Benny Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Lake Providence High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Carter, Freddie Lee: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Cochran, Robert "Bob": 10 a.m. today, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ferriday.
Crawford, Avanti: noon today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dee, DeMarquis: 1 p.m. today, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gatlin, Frankie J. Jr.: 2 p.m. today Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hall, James Carroll: 11 a.m. today, New Covenant Christian Church, Monroe.
Harrison, Linda Faye: 11 a.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Henderson, Sidney: noon today, Hester Central Sate Funeral Home, Monroe.
Honeycutt, Susan H.: 8 a.m. Sunday, Bernice Cemetery, Bernice.
Jackson, Lovely Lee: 2 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Manning, Hattie V.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Mitchell, Gloria: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Owens, Wanda: 11 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Randall, Rev. William: 1 p.m. today, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Sims, Rayshell: 2 p.m. Aug. 26, Funerals by McFarland.
Tatum, Robert L.: 11 a.m. today, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham.
Taylor, F. Kenneth: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Terry, O'Neal: 10 a.m. today, Gill Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Turner, Archie, Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Williams, Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Wroten, Cleo: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe

August 20, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. ROBERT E. HICKS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert E. Hicks, 83, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Monday, August 21, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA, with Rev. Charles Dupree, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hicks was born October 9, 1922, in Downsville, LA, and passed away after a short illness on August 18, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Hicks retired from Scott Companies after 40 years of employment and was a member of the American Society of Farm Appraisers. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, and served as a volunteer with St. Francis Auxiliary. Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his parents, George Robert and Sallie Maxey Hicks; brother, L. B. Hicks; sister, Rowena Jones; and daughter, Sandra Elaine Hicks. He is survived by his son, George Hicks and wife Leann; daughters, Robbi Thompson all of Monroe, LA; and Charlotte Hoyt and husband Don of Valley, AL; granddaughter, Brandi Benson and husband Michael of Downsville, LA; Sarah Coke and husband David of Alexandria, LA; and grandsons, Jeremy Hicks and Cole Hicks of Monroe, LA; great grandchildren, Michael Benson, Jr., Beaux Benson, and Lilly Dollar; and sister, Roberta Allen of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Scott Cummins, George Smelser, Shelby Parker, Stan Huffty, Jeremy Hicks, and Cole Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Bershen, Sam Adams, and Charles Martin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 3:00PM until 5:00PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MRS. LOVELLE KEENE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Lovelle Keene, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Monday, August 21, 2006 at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ with Alan Robertson and Mike Kellett officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Keene died on August 19, 2006 at the Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Mrs. Keene was an avid painter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Percy L. Keene and her daughters, Pat Scarborough and Freda Jones. Survivors include her two sons, Larry Keene and wife Kathy and Jerry Keene and wife Tammy; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two brothers, L.C. Shiers and David Shiers; Numerous other relatives. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mexico Medical Mission at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MR. BUSTER M. PARKER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Buster M. Parker, 71, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Interment will follow in St. Matthew's Catholic Church Cemetery. Mr. Parker passed away on August 19, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his children, Neva Parker of Sterlington, LA; Matt D. Parker and wife Nora of Calhoun, LA; and Christopher Parker and wife Karla of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Brandon Parker and wife Emily, Grant, Amber, and Grayson Ross, and Hunter Madison Parker; and great grandchild, Marley Grace Parker. Pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. A Vigil Wake Service will be Monday at 6:00PM. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church or to St. Matthew's Catholic Church.

MICHAEL WAYNE SCARBOROUGH Michael Wayne Scarborough, 60 of El Dorado, AR, died Saturday, August 19, 2006 following a lengthy illness. Born January 8, 1946 in Monroe, LA he was the son of Loy and Mary Frances Weldon Scarborough. Survivors include his mother, Frances W. Scarborough of West Monroe, LA; two sisters, Charlotte Nicosis of West Monroe, LA, and Marsha Webb of Calhoun, LA; and long time companion, Richard Traver of El Dorado, AR. The body was cremated at the request of the family by Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.

MR. JAMES ALVIN SLAYTER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Services for Mr. James Alvin Slayter, 52, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Monday August 21, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA with Rev. Jimmie Sims and Rev. Britt Dupree officiating. Graveside service will be held at 4:00PM Monday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA. Mr. Slayter died on August 18, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. He worked for ARCO for over 15 years and was currently working for ARCO Shread. Mr. Slayter was a joy to be around and loved his family and friends. He enjoyed collecting Light Houses. Survivors include his sister, Betty Watkins and husband Jimmy; brothers, Robert E. "Bobby" Slayter all of Bastrop, LA; Sammy Davis of Georgia; other brother, David and sister, Janet; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Watkins, Andrew Quirk, Steve Jenks, James Mayo, Joey King, Josh Dispenza, David Robinson, and Victor Caldwell. Honorary Pallbearer will be Terry Bessler. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to ARCO. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

LETA MARIE JONES STRATTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Leta Marie Jones Stratton, 84, of Ruston, LA, will be held at 2:30PM Sunday, August 20, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Craig and Dr. Andy Johnson. Interment will be at Plain Dealing Cemetery in Plain Dealing, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston,LA. Mrs. Stratton passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006, in Shreveport. She was a very dedicated teacher who taught in the Bossier Parish School System for 33 years. After retirement, she and her husband returned to Ruston for the remainder of her life. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ruston and was very active in her Sunday school. Family, church, bird watching and writing poetry were the loves of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John W. Stratton. She is survived by her three children, Eric Stratton and wife Glenda of Covington, LA, Lynda Stratton Allen and husband John of Ruston, LA, and Susan Stratton Merritt and husband Mike of Minden, LA; grandchildren, John D. Stratton and wife Brandy of Belcher, LA, Mary Ellen Miller and husband Lee of Madison, MS, Ashley Scott and husband Shawn of Gordon, GA, Laura McGrath and husband Mathie of Haughton, LA, Luke Allen and wife Leslie of Bossier City, John Merritt, Jr. of Miami, FL, Olivia Jane Merritt and fiancé Paul Massey of West Palm Beach, FL; sister, Janell Jones Goss of Dallas, TX; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Ruston Building Fund. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Visitation will be 4:00PM until 7:00PM Saturday, August 19, 2006, at the funeral home. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Timothy Lee Ernst, 56
Timothy Lee Ernst of Monroe, a supervisor at Sol's Pipe & Steel, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James M. 'Pete' Lee, 78
WATERPROOF — James Marion "Pete" Lee, a retired oilfield worker and newspaper correspondent, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in the Lee Family Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Honeycutt, Susan H.: 8 a.m. today, Bernice Cemetery, Bernice.
Manning, Hattie V.: 2 p.m. today, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Mitchell, Gloria: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sims, Rayshell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Stratton, Leta Marie Jones: 2:30 p.m. today, First Baptist Church of Ruston.
Tucker, Audrey Harrison: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

August 21, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CURTIS MALCOLM TRAXLER Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mr. Curtis Malcolm Traxler, 67, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00PM Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Rayville First Baptist Church with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment to follow in Greer Cemetery near Rayville, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Mr. Traxler was a member of Rayville First Baptist Church, born November 14, 1938 in Provencal, LA and passed away August 19, 2006 in Winnsboro, LA. He joined the Air Force at age 18 and retired as Master Sargent after 20 years of service. in 1978 he, along with his father and brother founded Traxler Construction company. He retired from the construction business in 2000 and became a cattle farmer which was his enjoyment. He was greatly loved by all his family, especially his grandchildren who will miss their "Poppy". He was preceded in death by his Mother Reba Haley Traxler and a brother Eton Traxler. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Edith Branch Traxler of Rayville, LA; daughters, Allison Traxler Romero and her husband, Greg of Rayville, LA, Dawn Traxler Barton and her husband, Melvin of Mangham, LA; grandchildren, Ramsay Magee, Morgan Templeton, Jordan Barton, Erik Romero, Drew Barton and Nicholas Romero; father Howard Curtis Traxler of Winnsboro, LA; two sisters Sonja Traxler of West Monroe, LA, Lawanna Wolleson and her husband, Warren also of West Monroe, LA; two brothers; Steve R. Traxler and his wife Lillian of Monroe, LA and Monty R. Traxler and his wife Kayla of Bradley AR, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Adam Wolleson, Steve Traxler, Jr., Stewart Traxler, Timothy Branch, Aaron Branch and

Robert Lynn. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday at the funeral home. And 1:00PM until service time Tuesday at the church. Online Registry/Condolences at www.mulhearnfuneral.com

Robert E. Hicks, 83
Robert E. Hicks, a retired salesman for Scott Companies, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lovelle Keene, 79
Lovelle Keene, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the church.

F.D. Molesberry, 76
MANGHAM — F.D. Molesberry, a consulting geologist, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Helen Oswald, 71
RAYVILLE — Helen Oswald, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Buster M. Parker, 71
STERLINGTON — Buster M. Parker, a retired salesman in the grocery business, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. with a wake service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home.

Eunice Pipkin, 87
OAK GROVE — Eunice Irene Pipkin, a homemaker, died Thursday and was buried in a private service at Unity Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Shirley Hall Robison, 61
HODGE — Shirley Hall Robison, an oil worker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Jonesboro.

James Alvin Slayter, 52
James Alvin Slayter, a laborer at ARCO Shread, of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A graveside service will be 4 p.m. today at Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Daniel B. White, 86
TALLULAH — Daniel B. White, a retired merchant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged:
Lee, James M. "Pete": 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Mitchell, Gloria: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sims, Rayshell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe

August 22, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MORGAN DANNY WATSON Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Funeral services for Morgan Danny Watson, age 58, of Shreveport, LA, formerly of Ruston, LA, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston, LA, with the Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Rev. Clovis Sturdivant will conduct interment services at 2:00PM in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Dan was born on Sept. 26, 1947 in Houston, TX and passed away August 17, 2006 in Mooringsport. After graduating high school in Tallulah, LA, he attended LA Tech. Dan was an avid outdoorsman, who loved his family and fishing. Mr. Watson is survived by a daughter: DeAnna and husband Joe Williams; a son: Steven K. Watson and wife Rebecca; grandchildren: Robert Morgan Williams, Madison Elizabeth Williams, Steven Grant Watson and Caroline Grey Watson, all of AL; his mother: Clotile G. Watson of Ruston, LA; father: Morgan David Watson of Winnsboro, LA; sister: Ann W. and husband Dee Stryker of Colorado; nephews: Michael Miles and wife Tammy of Lafayette and Scott Miles of California. Dan is also survived by his aunts: Lucy Loflin, Janie Williams, Evelyn Roberts, Ollie Guimbellot and Adell Williams and his uncles: Bud Guimbellot and Perry Watson. Serving as pallbearers will be: Michael Miles, Scott Miles, Joe Williams, Don Lampshire, Ken Kirbow and Steve Kirbow. Visitation will be held from 8:30AM until service time on Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. To leave a memorial message online, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com

SADIE ELINORE "SARAH" LEONARD CRAWFORD Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA A Funeral Mass for Sadie Elinore "Sarah" Crawford will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Chucrh on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 10:00AM with the Reverend Philip Pazhayakari, C.M.I., officiating. Interment will follow at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Mrs. Crawford was born on May 18, 1919 in Norman, Oklahoma. She passed on Sunday, August 20, 2006 in West Monroe, LA following a lenghty illness. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Levi Leonard and Carolyn Elizabeth Kutter Leonard; her husband, Garland Deskin Crawford and brother Fred L. Leonard, Jr. Mrs Crawford is survived by her two children: Sharon Crawford Chaney and her husband Charles "Bubba" Chaney of Rayville, LA, and William "Bill" Crawford and his wife Marilyn of Slidell, LA. Mrs. Crawford had six loving grandchildren: Janet, Karen, Bill Jr., Michael, Lisa, and James, and seven great-grandchildren: Conner, William III, Jake, McKinley, Emma, Ella, and Evyn, who will all miss their "Nana". Mrs. Crawford grew up in Lindsey, OK and moved to Texas where she attended nursing school at St. Joseph's Academy. She also met her husband Garland, a Lieutenant in the United States Army who served his country in the Korean War, where he ultimately gave his life. Mrs. Crawford served the community for many years as a registered nurse. She lived most of her life in River Ridge, LA, in the greater New Orleans area. She had many friends with whom she enjoyed playing weekly bridge games. She was also a devoted member of St. Mathew the Apostle Catholic Church in River Ridge, LA. For five and one half years, Mrs Crawford was a resident at the Terrace in West Monroe, LA. Many thanks go to those who treated her with such kindness and dignity and cared for her so lovingly during her last years. Pallbearers for the funeral service will be: Kelly L. Brady, James S. Chaney, Michael P. Chaney, William L. Crawford, Jr. Billy Herman Worsley, Jr., and William R. Coenen, Jr. Visitation will be at Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville, LA on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. A Rosary and Wake Service will be held at 7:00PM. Memorials may be sent to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Rayville, LA in lieu of flowers. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

CYNTHIA LYNN LENARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Cynthia Lynn Lenard, 45, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, August 23, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. John Finch and Rev. Genny Hoyt officiating. Interment will be in Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Cindy died August 18, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a graduate of West Monroe High School and received her associate degree from Northeast LA University. She was employed with Hardy Energy Services. Survivors: three children, Jeremy Lenard, Candita Lenard, and Matthew Lenard; mother and step-father, Tina and Buddy Milstead; grandchildren, Morgan and Kennedy Lenard; brothers, Charles Glen Wooley and Steve Wooley; sister, Nancy Knowles; several nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Glen Wooley, Steve Wooley, Rick Knowles, Joshua Knowles, Shane Wooley and Sammy Wilson. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. MARY MARIE MIZE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Marie Mize, 70, of Fresno, CA formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Tolbird officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Mize died August 15, 2006 at University Medical Center in Fresno, CA. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and was always helping others. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Ivy and Aurora Susana Mize; daughter and son-in-law, Brandy M. and Efrain Raiz; granddaughters, Christina Mize and Jennifer Michelle Spillers; sister, Luna Maude Washer; special friend, Beverly Boyd; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Online Condolences/ Registry www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

FORREST DEAN MOLSBERRY Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Forrest Dean Molsberry, 76, died as the result of an accident on Sunday August 20, 2006. Born May 15, 1930 in Mason City, IA, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was graduated from the University of Colorado. He spent 50 years in the field of geology, first in foreign exploration and later as a consultant. At the time of his death, he was the President of Williston Projects, Inc. Mr. Molsberry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and Dale Molsberry; his brother, Richard; and one sister, Marcia. He is survived by his wife, Sue Riggs Molsberry; three sons, Mark Dale Molsberry and his wife Jacqueline of Katy, TX, Brian Forrest Molsberry and his wife, Irma of Houston, TX, and Charles Riggs Molsberry of Houston, TX. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, Sarah and Kathryn Molsberry and one great granddaughter, Emma Rose Molsberry. He is also survived by two sisters, Jean Bergstrom and Brenda Lambert. Mr. Molsberry was a faithful member of the Union United Methodist Church in Richland Parish where he has made is home for the past 20 years. Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday at Union Methodist Church on Hwy 132 Rayville, LA. The family will receive visitors at the church prior to the service. Donations may be made to the Union Methodist Church, 3345 Hwy 132, Rayville, LA or the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

HELEN OSWALD Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Service for Mrs. Helen Oswald, 76, of Rayville, LA, formally of Pensacola, FL will be 2:00PM Thursday August 24, 2006 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Julian officiating. With interment to follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville and 6:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at Pensacola Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Oswald was born Nov. 20, 1934 in Monroeville, AL and passed away August 20, 2006. She was a retired book keeper for Ferry Pass Middle School, and was a active volunteer with Dialysis unit of West Florida Hospital and Richardson Medical Center. Anything she could do to help people she wanted to do it. She was known as Mrs. Helen at the Rayville Waffle House. She is survived by a son Steve & Teena Oswald of Rayville, LA; daughters, Dona Evette Spencer of Pensacola, FL, Kimberly Ann Reynalds of Mobile, AL; and a son Keith D. Oswald of Germany; brothers, Tom Daily of Butler, AL, Bill Daily of Monroeville, AL, Bruce Daily of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Luke, Christan and Joel Reynolds, Nathan, Heather and Adam Smith, Tristan, Kristopher Oswald and Derrick Huber, Molly Oswald and Shane Oswald.

BEATRICE WALKER TISDALE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Walker Tisdale, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Woody Rimes and Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Tisdale died August 21, 2006 at Glenwood Hospital. Mrs. Tisdale was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, where she taught the Sunshine Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Fannie Walker, granddaughter, Rhonda Wagoner McKeithen, brother, Gus Walker, and sister, Ruth Winecoff. Survivors: her husband of 66 years, Erby L. Tisdale; children, Jean Wagoner, Ronnie Tisdale and wife, Charlotte, Bonnie Kirkland and husband, Jerry, and LaVaugn Tisdale and wife, Marcie; eight grandchildren, Pam Waller, Chip Tisdale, Chris Leonard, Michael and Jeffery Kirkland, Kristy Lenard, Mia and Justin Tisdale; nine great grandchildren, Morgan Waller, Katie and Bryce Leonard, Leslie and Kaitlyn Kirkland, Alaina, Lindsey and Hunter Canterberry and Zoie Tisdale; and niece, Jo Bennett and husband, Tex. Pallbearers will be Michael Kirkland, Jeffery Kirkland, Justin Tisdale, Kenneth Waggoner, Teddy May and Luke Mills. Honorary pallbearers will be Chip Tisdale, Doyle Saterfiel and Harvey Arrant Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Vernon Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

PAUL EDWARD ABIDE SR. Mortimer Funeral Home Greenville, MS Funeral services for Paul Edward Abide Sr., 86, of Greenville, MS, will be Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Greenville, MS, with Father Richard Somers officiating. Interment will be at Greenville City Cemetary under the direction of Mortimer Funeral Home in Greenville, MS. Visitation will be Monday, August 21, 2006 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Wake service will be at 7:00PM also at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Greenville, MS. Paul Abide Sr. died August 18, 2006 at Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a lifelong resident of Greenville, MS, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as Honorary Chairman of the St. Joseph Capital Campaign Building Fund. Pastoral Council of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Past President of St. Joseph School Council and St. Joseph Athletic Association. He was also a member of Greenville Homebuilders serving as President several times. Also he served as a past President of the Greenville Board of Realtors & Past President of the Greenville Appeal Board. He was a peaceful man and healer of relationships. A quiet leader, non judgemental. He was a devoted Husband, Father, & Grandfather. He was also Co-Founder of Greenville Boys Club. He is suvived by his wife, Wadel Elias Abide of Greenville, MS; daughters: Samera Louise Abide, Dr. Bonda Ann Abide, and Mary Paulette Abide, all of Baton Rouge, LA; sons: William Peter Abide Sr. (Rose Karam) of Haley, ID, Dr. Paul Edward Abide Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Andrew Abide Sr. (Cynthia Miller), and George Micheal Abide (Angela Marchbanks), both of Greenville, MS; sisters: Gloria Abide Kelley (Camille) of New Orleans, LA, and Alice Abide Duncan of Greenville, MS; brothers: Mitchell Abide Sr. (Patricia) of Lake Village, AR and George Abide Sr. (Sharon) of Springdale, AR; and 14 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paul Edward Abide Sr. Memorial Trust benifiting St. Joseph School, P.O. Box 1220, Greenville, MS 38702.

George A. Bowers, 49
George Andrew Bowers, a retired sales representative for Avis Car Rentals, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Sally A. Houser Head, 86
MARION — Sally A. Houser Head, a housewife, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Earnestine B. Lee, 45
ST. JOSEPH — Earnestine B. Lee, a Tensas Parish Schools cook, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today, at St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial is in Zion Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Helen Oswald, 72
RAYVILLE — Helen Oswald, a retired bookkeeper, formerly of Pensacola, Fla., died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, at Pensacola Memorial Garden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in Pensacola. Burial is in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Archie L. Shows, 91
DODSON — Archie L. Shows, a forester, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Siloam Baptist Church, Gansville. Burial is in Siloam Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Jonesboro.

Curtis Malcolm Traxler, 67
RAYVILLE — Curtis Malcolm Traxler, a retired master sergeant and construction company owner, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial is in Greer Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Danny Watson, 58
MOORINGSPORT — Danny Watson, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until time of services. Burial is at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged:
Mitchell, Gloria: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Parker, Buster M.: 10 a.m. today, Matthew's Catholic Church, Monroe.
Sims, Rayshell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
White, Daniel B.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tallulah

August 23, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GEORGE A. BOWERS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for George A. Bowers, 49, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bowers was born on August 20, 1957 and passed away on Monday, August 21, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was previously employed as a sales agent for Avis Car Rental. Mr. Bowers is preceded in death by his parents, James A. Bowers and Helen Cannon Bowers; and his brother, Jimmy Bowers. Mr. Bowers is survived by a sister, Donna Lowdermilk of West Monroe, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Jim Hatfield of Shelbyville, TN; two nieces, Sharon Hatfield of El Dorado, AR, and Gwen Ward of Shelbyville, TN; nephew, Jim Hatfield, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN; and two great nieces, Haley and Taylor Hatfield. Pallbearers will be Richard Sommers, Jimmy Joiner, Dee Becton, George Hocutt, and Andy White. Honorary pallbearers are his cousins. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 23, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

TAFTA FRENCH (TAFFY) GAUTREAU Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Athens, GA Tafta French (Taffy) Gautreau, 55, left us on August 18, 2006 while in the company of her husband and children after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Taffy was the daughter of George and Betty Gautreau of Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband Kenny Gautreau of Watkinsville, GA; son, Tim Upton and his wife Tricia of Mandiville, LA. She also leaves her daughter, Leigh Herrington of Jackson, MS, who was her primary caregiver until the end. Also surviving Taffy is the love of her life, her 3 year old granddaughter, Lillie Upton. Taffy's brother, Bruce French of Monroe, LA, sisters, Michelle Matherne of Baton Rouge, LA and Jan Warlick of St. Joseph, LA also survive her. Taffy also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved very much. Taffy was also loved by all of her friends who knew her well and she will be missed by all. If you so desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

SALLY ANNA HOUSER HEAD Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Sally Anna Houser Head, 86, of Marion, LA will be held at 10:00AM Thursday August 24, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA, with Bro. Roger Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Roark Cemetery in Marion, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Head, a homemaker, died Aug. 21, 2006. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Head and two brothers: L.M. "Rastus" Houser and William Eugene Houser. Surviving her are two sons: Tommy Head of Shreveport, LA and Harold Head of Haughton, LA; One daughter: Davey Ann "Susie" Ruby & husband, Rodney of Farmerville, LA, two brothers: Stancil Houser of Virginia Beach, VA and Bobby Houser & wife, Tootsie of Houston, TX, brother-in-law: Francis Head of Longview, TX; sister-in-law: Konia Houser of New Orleans, LA; niece: Marjorie Wisecarver of Marion, LA; three grandchildren: Todd Perkins & wife, Michelle; Kelle Head and Jason Head; two step-grandchildren: Monica Temple and Billy Ruby; and six step-great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Alvin Allen, Scotty Booth, Chad Green, Bobby Jenny, Joe Pickel and Justin Smith. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made to The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P. O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA. 71211 or the Roark-Stewart Cemetery Fund, 200 So. Quigley Road, Marion, LA. 71260.

Willie Belle Owens Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Willie Belle Owens, 104, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, August 24, 2006 at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church where she was the oldest living member. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Whitman assisted by Rev. David Barkley. Interment will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Willie Belle was born on August 18, 1902 in Marion, LA to the union of Samuel Obie Kenley and Ada Everette Kenly, one of six children, they had a very hard life, losing their mother to death when the youngest child was a baby. They moved around a lot, but their daddy always kept the family together. December 31, 1918 she was married to Robert H. Owens and shortly there after he went into a veteran's hospital for treatment of lung problems resulting from being hit with parsian gas while fighting in WWI in France. He was confined in the hospital for three years. She went to work in Alexandria to be near him and kept her marriage strong. Willie Belle always adjusted to what ever situation she faced, and made the best of it. She has always been a survivor in any situation she faced, no matter how difficult it became, she trusted Jesus as her savior at an early age, and she learned to lean on him at all times. Bob passed away in 1966 and again she faced a new challenge of being alone as her girls were married with families of their own. Although they never had much in material things they both always were willing to share with those in need. She continued to be a kind and loving and giving friend to everyone she met. When she went into the nursing home at the age of 92 she adjusted well and was loved by the residents and staff. She will be greatly missed by many, many people. She is survived by her two daughters, Bettye Boyd and Bobbie Cox and husband Bo, all of Downsville, LA, James Patrick of West Monroe, LA, the son they always wanted and the only brother Bobbie and Bettye ever had, seven grandchildren — Billy King and wife Lou, Bobby King and wife Carol, Donna Lewis and husband Scott, John Cox and wife Rhonda, Danny Boyd and wife Sherry and Robbie Boyd, Marty Boyd and wife Sissy. great-grandchildren Angelia Borden and husband Clay, Amanda McDaniel and husband Josh, Jonathan King, Emily King, Valerie King, Dan Boyd, Beth Zachry and husband Erik, Ginger Boyd, Derek Mims, Lane Mims, Harold Cox and Hunter Cox; three great-greatgrandchildren Chase, Noah and Grace Borden and looking forward to a fourth one in February. Pallbearers will be: great-grandsons. Visitation will be held today from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MRS. JESSIE JAMES THOMPSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Jessie James Thompson, 100, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, August 24, 2006, at Hasley Cemetery with Rev. Allen Eppinette officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Thompson was born on August 26, 1905 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Sumerlin Lane Nursing Home in Bastrop, LA. She was the eldest of five children born to Jesse and Louella James. She married Joseph Thompson and reared two children: Joe Eleanor Benton (deceased) and Linda Lou Henderson of Cuero, TX. She and husband owned Bell's Pharmacy in Monroe from 1950-1963. She was a graduate of the Hermann Hospital School of Nursing and was employed at Shady Oaks Nursing Home. After her retirement she moved to Cuero, TX, where she taught needlework in the Extended Education program. Being an avid reader, she was invited to give colorful book reviews. She is best known by her multitude of friends for her humor and generosity. Her gifts of food and handwork have blessed many households. She was a 77 year member of the Louise McGuire chapter of Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Lou Henderson; eight grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Premier Hospice, 1513 Texas Ave., Bastrop, LA 71220. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Sadie Crawford, 87
Sadie Elinore "Sarah" Leonard Crawford of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Monroe.

John W. Griffing Sr., 86
WINNSBORO — John William Griffing Sr., retired from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Postal Service, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Cherry Jean Jarvis, 59
CHICAGO — Cherry Jean Williams Jarvis, a cosmetologist formerly of Delhi, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Cynthia Lynn Lenard, 45
Cynthia Lynn Lenard of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery.

Bryn A. Manning, 28
MARION — Bryn Alexander Manning, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Dean Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun.

Gloria Mitchell, 37
Gloria Mitchell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 15. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Marie Mize, 70
FRESNO, Calif. — Mary Marie Mize, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Arthur Franklin Phillips, 70
PIONEER — Arthur Franklin Phillips, a welder, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Shirley Diann Robison, 61
HODGE — Shirley Diann Robison, an oil industry employee, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at North Hodge Assembly of God, Hodge. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Jonesboro.

Willie B. Smith, 80
CHICAGO — Willie B. Smith, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

De'Junae Taylor, infant
De'Junae Letrice Taylor, infant daughter of Carvetta Taylor, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Way-Away Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Beatrice Tisdale, 88
Beatrice Walker Tisdale of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Mitchell, Gloria: 2 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Oswald, Helen: 2 p.m. Thursday, Pensacola Memorial Garden Funeral Home, Pensacola, Fla.
Sims, Rayshell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe

August 24, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SAMMY JAMES DITTA, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mr. Sammy James Ditta, Jr., 56, of Monroe, will be at 10 AM, Friday, August 25, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally and Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Sammy was born February 28, 1950, in Monroe, LA, and died August 23, 2006, in Monroe, LA. Sammy grew up in the family business, Twin City Glass, Inc. He became an executive with PPG Industries however, the last three years worked along-side his brother at Northeast Arkansas Glass Inc. He along with his brother and other family members enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing all over the country. He was a member of Ashbrook Island Land and Hunting Company, located on the Mississippi River, where he served on the board of directors. Sammy was a genuine person who loved everyone he met and he had a huge heart and was very compassionate. Sammy is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marie Ditta of Monroe; brother and sister-in-law, Vic and Debbie Ditta; sisters, Linda Ditta and Susan Ditta Frusha and her husband Van; nieces and nephews, Anthony and Ashley Ditta, Anna and Wade Gathright, K.C. Wright, Jamie Lacas, Samantha and Victoria Frusha; and five great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ray Nazary, Butch Statham, Frankie Joseph, Ernest Breard, Wade Gathright, Bob Wilshire, Van Ditta, and Anthony Ditta. Honorary pallbearers will be J.V. Leach, Butch Ditta, Johnny Ditta, Joey Ditta, David Ditta, Mike Ditta, Tommy Ditta, and Bobby Joe Ditta. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Vincent De Paul. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Online registry/condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.co m.

TAFTA FRENCH (TAFFY) GAUTREAU Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Athens, GA Tafta French (Taffy) Gautreau, 55, left us on August 18, 2006 while in the company of her husband and children after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Taffy was the daughter of George and Betty French of Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband Kenny Gautreau of Watkinsville, GA; son, Tim Upton and his wife Tricia of Mandiville, LA. She also leaves her daughter, Leigh Herrington of Jackson, MS, who was her primary caregiver until the end. Also surviving Taffy is the love of her life, her 3 year old granddaughter, Lillie Upton. Taffy's brother, Bruce French of Monroe, LA, sisters, Michelle Matherne of Baton Rouge, LA and Jan Warlick of St. Joseph, LA also survive her. Taffy also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved very much. Taffy was also loved by all of her friends who knew her well and she will be missed by all. If you so desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

MR. JOHN WILLIAM GRIFFING SR. Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mr. John William Griffing Sr., 86, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 10:00AM with Rev. Hank Hamilton, Tommy Franklin, and Allen Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro,LA. Mr. Griffing was born September 5, 1919 in Mangham, LA and passed away Monday, August 21, 2006 at his home. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a member of the First United Methodist Church and VFW Post #3155. Mr. Griffing or "Buckshot" to old friends and family was passionate about many things. The Civil War, Geneology, Coin Collecting, Wall Street, and Nascar were among his favorites. He faithfully served his country during World War II and the Korean War. After retiring from active duty with the United States Navy, he worked and eventually retired for the second time from the United States Post Office. He was preceded in Death by:Wife-Inez "Brownie" Cobb Griffing, Father-Dr. Byron Osborn Griffing, Mother-Laura Fredrica Weir Griffing, Daughter-Sandra L. Griffing Fischer, Infant son-Buddy Griffing, Brother-Dr. Asa Robert Griffing, Grandson-John "Griff" William Griffing, III, Great-Grand daughter-Kara Ann Frazier. Survivors include: Son-John "Bill" William Griffing, Jr. and wife Bette of Winnsboro, La., Daughter-Louella Griffing Ward and husband Carl of Winnsboro, La., 6 grandchildren-Billy Ray Brower, Dovie Frazier, Sherry Smith, Joe Brower, Jennifer Johns, Chuck Herrington and son-in-law-Mike Fischer of Memphis, Tenn. He was also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. The United States Navy will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Collier, Mike Curtis, Dakota Brower, Chuck Herrington, Snookie Curtis, James Carroll Curtis, and Gary Axelrod. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, August 23, 2006. To leave an online condolences or a memorial please visit www.youngscommunity.com

RUTH (WINNINGHAM) HOLIMAN Lewis Funeral Home Magnolia, AR Ruth (Winningham) Holiman 87, of Magnolia, AR passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2006 in her home. She was born October, 27, 1918 in Danville, AR to the late George Walter and Martha Ann (Haney) Winningham. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, a Sunday School Teacher, Pastor-Parish Relations, UMY Counselor, VBS Teacher and Wesley Foundation Volunteer. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ralph E. Holiman, a son Danny Joe Holiman, and all her siblings, Clive Winningham, Haney Winningham, Joe Berry Winningham, Ruby Hoggard and Delle Starzynski. Survivors are one son, R. Evans Holiman, JR. and wife Mary Lou of Bossier City, LA; two daughters, Carrie Ann Trexler and husband Charles of Magnolia, AR, Janet Dickinson and husband Justice Jess of Madison and Gulfport, MS; sister-in-laws, Bonita Winningham of Holdenville, OK, Mary Holiman of Donaldson, AR, Elizabeth Walsworth of Little Rock, AR, Imogene Jackson of Little Rock, AR, Vivian Rankin of Pineville, LA and Dorothy Wylie of Little Rock, AR; brother-in-law, Bill Holiman of Texas. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 2:00 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Edwards and Rev. Love Loftis officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Lewis Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday, August 25 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, SAU Foundation, Council of Indian Nations, P.O. Box 1800, Apache Junction, AZ, 85217-9981, Hospice Education Institute, Three Unity Square, P.O. Box 98, Machiasport, ME, 04655-0098. To sign the on line register book go to www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.com

JESSE DEKALB MCDONALD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services celebrating the life of Jesse DeKalb McDonald, age 74, will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, August 25, 2006 at Covenant Presbyterian Church Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Bruce MacKenzie Rux. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born in Eldorado, Arkansas on September 14, 1931, the only child of the late DeKalb Lafayette McDonald and Melba Grafton McDonald, Mr. McDonald died at his home on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, having fought a courageous battle with Lewy Body disease. Mr. McDonald spent his childhood in Bernice, Louisiana. He was brought up in the admonition of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by his dear grandmother, the late Fannie Sansing Grafton and by his aunt and uncle, Agnes and George Grafton. He graduated from Jefferson Military College in Washington, Mississippi and entered Louisiana State University where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He served his country for three years in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War prior to entering LSU Law School. Mr. McDonald was editor and later managing editor of the Louisiana Law Review. Upon completing law school, Mr. McDonald joined the law firm of Hudson, Potts and Bernstein. During the time he practiced law, Mr. McDonald was a member and senior officer of the Council of Louisiana State Institute, an organization that writes and revises proposed legislation for the state. He was Chairman of the Committee that wrote what is now the Louisiana Product Liability Act. For two years, Mr. McDonald was the Representative of the Institute to the Board of Governors of the Louisiana State Bar Association. In 2001, he retired from HP&B after forty years of the practice of law. Mr. McDonald was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where he taught an adult Sunday school class for fifteen years and was an Elder and a member of the Board of Trustees. In 1964, he was Moderator of the Red River Presbytery. He was a past president of the North Monroe Lions Club. Mr. McDonald is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-one years, Carol Emerson McDonald and three daughters, Molly McDonald Hoebeke and her husband Robert Paul Hoebeke of Plano, TX, Dee McDonald Ledbetter and her husband Dr. John Land Ledbetter of Monroe, Ainslee McDonald Boyce and her husband Beaumont Stinnett Boyce of Amarillo, TX, his nine grandchildren, Shelby Young Hoebeke, Whitney Emerson Hoebeke, Carol-Sidney Curtis Boyce, Beaumont Stinnett Boyce, Jr., McDonald Robinson Ledbetter, Land Emerson Ledbetter, Rachel Mignon Ledbetter, George Lindsey Boyce and Mary-Claire Masterson Boyce. Pallbearers will be his first cousins, Dr. Warren Donovan Grafton and Dr. George Hoye Grafton and his four grandsons, Beaumont Stinnett Boyce, Jr., McDonald Robinson Ledbetter, Land Emerson Ledbetter, and George Lindsey Boyce. Honorary pallbearers will be William E. Crawford, William M. Davenport, Dr. Henry H. Davis, James. F. Fouts, Dr. Doyle R. Hamilton and Roy N. "Woody" Ledbetter, Alymer E. Montgomery, Charles A. Petrus, Dr. A. Dent Tisdale and the senior partners of Hudson, Potts and Bernstein Attorneys. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 7:00P.M., Thursday evening, August 24, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. The family requests that as an alternative to flowers, memorials be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church Chancel Fund, 1901 Milton Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

George A. Bowers, 49
George Andrew Bowers, a retired sales representative for Avis Car Rentals, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Beatrice Carodine, 88
RUSTON — Beatrice Carodine died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday at Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Grambling Memorial Cemetery.

Lela Gerald Crowe, 90
OAK GROVE — Lela Gerald Crowe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.—9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Forest Cemetery.

Hoover Gossett, 77
NEWELLTON — Hoover Gossett died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sally A. Houser Head, 86
MARION — Sally Anna Houser Head, a housewife, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Roark Cemetery, Marion.

Clarence Holmes, 100
WINNSBORO — Clarence Holmes, a retired Franklin Parish School Board custodian, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Marjorie D. Johnston, 75
VIDALIA — Marjorie D. Johnston, a Sears retiree, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Prentiss Johnston Jr., 89
LAKE CHARLES — Prentiss D. "P.D." Johnston Jr., a retired purchasing agent with Gulf National Bank and formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church, Lake Charles. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home, Lake Charles.

Maylean Jordan, 67
COLUMBIA — Maylean Jordan, 67, a homemaker, died Aug. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Willie Belle Owens, 104
DOWNSVILLE — Willie Belle Owens, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Point. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ray O. Phelps, 85
LOS ANGELES — Ray O. Phelps, a mechanic formerly of DeSoto Parish, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairtime Baptist Church, Gloster. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bessie E. Rodgers, 98
TALLULAH — Bessie E. Rodgers, a retired teacher and coach, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Saturday at New Forest Cemetery near Forest under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Flossie M. Shiers, 84
TALLULAH — Flossie M. Shiers, a homemaker formerly of Archibald, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Jessie J. Thompson, 100
BASTROP — Jessie James Thompson, a retired LPN, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Griffing, John William Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Manning, Bryn Alexander: 2 p.m. today, Dean Baptist Church, Marion.
Oswald, Helen: 2 p.m. today, Pensacola Memorial Garden Funeral Home, Pensacola, Fla.
Sims, Rayshell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe

August 25, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WAYNE BURNEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Wayne Burney age 57, of Monroe, LA, will be held Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 2:00PM at Kilpatrick's Chapel on Lamy Lane under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fellowship Cemetery in west Columbia, LA. Mr. Burney was born December 19, 1948, and died early Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Burney; and survived by his mother, Gladys Burney, sister, Mary Stowell, sister, Billy Jean Stamper, and brother-in-law, George Stamper, brother, Walker Duckett and sister-in-law, Joanne Duckette; plus, numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful little dog and companion, Nell. Wayne will most notably be remembered by many for his outstanding baseball abilities and accomplishments. Wayne lead the NLU Indians to 3 consecutive conference championships; was chosen GSC Player of the Year 1968; led his team in hitting and home runs in 1968,1969 and 1970; and was career leader in doubles with 35. He was inducted into the Northeast Louisiana University Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992. Wayne later signed professionally with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he led the Texas League in hitting; was promoted to AAA, Where he played for Albuquerque, and led the Pacific Coast league in hitting. For the past 11 years, Wayne, was employed as logistics Manager for the Mid-west Region of EPCO Trucking Company in Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be his nephews: Glenn Stamper, Jason Stamper, Michael Stamper, Scott Stamper, Terry Duckett, and his best friend, Jimmy Sheets. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12:00Noon until 2:00PM at Kilpatrick's on Lamy Lane in Monroe, LA. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

LELA GERALD CROWE Cox Funeral Homes Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Lela Gerald Crowe, 90, of Oak Grove, LA will be held at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove, LA on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 10:00am with Rev. Paul Ninemire and Roy Pepmiller officiating. Interment will follow at New Forest Cemetery in Forest, LA. Ms. Lela Gerald Crowe was born February 6, 1916. She passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at West Carrol Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove, LA. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Reginald C. Crowe; Father, Chetwood Gerald and mother Emma Jean Gerald; sisters Eunice Lewis, Vivian Rowell, and Wilma McGarrity; and brother, Chetwood Gerald, JR. She is survived by son, A.G. Crowe and wife Mary Kathryn, Oak Grove, LA; daughter, Annette Durbin and husband Quitman "Cat" , Oak Grove, LA; daughter, Fay McLemore and husband Shorty, Fiske Union, LA; son, Ronnie Crowe and wife Dearaline, Fiske Union, LA; son, Kenneth Crowe and wife Ellen, Oak Grove, LA; daughter, Regina Allen and husband Ricky, Forest, LA; son Dennis Crowe and wife Debbie, Forest, LA; Special Caregiver, Angie Bynum; 21 Grandchidren, 33 Great Grandchildren, and 8 Great, Great Grandchildren. Palbearers will be the grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will the grandsons. The family will receive friends on Friday from 8:00AM until 9:00PM at Cox Funeral Home. To leave online condolences to the family please visit www.coxfuneral.com

MR. HOOVER GOSSETT Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mr. Hoover Gossett, 76, of Newellton, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA on Friday, August 25, 2006 at 11:00AM with Bro. Larry Foster and Dale Ziegler officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday. Mr. Gossett was born January 16, 1930. He died Wednesday August 23, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Gossett proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Korean Veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman and a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert B. Gossett;mother, Agnes Gossett; three brothers, Henry, Homer & Hershell Gossett Survivors include: wife, Kathleen Gossett of Newellton, LA; son, Donnie Gossett & wife Theresa of Newellton, LA; son, DeWayne Gossett & friend Jim Fontana of Houston, TX; daughter, Debra Dent & husband John of Vicksburg, MS; daughter, Diana Ziegler & husband Dale of Lafayette, LA; granddaughter, Misty Gaar Bradford;grandson, Chad Gossett & wife Kelly; granddaughter, McKay Garcia & husband David; granddaughter, Krystal Ziegler; granddaughter, Karly Ziegler;great grandchild, Allie Kate Gossett; great grandchild, Mallorie Gossett; great grandchild, Gavin Bradford;great grandchild, McKenzie Garcia great grandchild, Mary Kathleen Bradford; and great grandchild, Mia Claire Gossett. The Pallbearers will be Gary Gossett, Phil Arnold, Mike Gossett, Byron Gossett, Keith Smith, and Joe Gossett Memorials may be made to Patients Choice Hospice in Tallulah, LA.

CLARENCE HOLMES Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Clarence Holmes, age 100, of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, August 25, 2006 from the Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Mr. Holmes was born on February 6, 1906 in Columbia, MS to the union of James Cicero and Melissa Turnage Holmes and died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. He spent his childhood in the hills of Mississippi until 1924 when his family moved to Louisiana and settled near Liddieville. He married Henrietta Robinson in 1935 and they made their home in Winnsboro where he resided until his death. He was employed by the Franklin Parish School system as a custodian for over thirty years. He touched the lives of students and faculty members daily as he performed his duties. He had a great love for people and was devoted to helping others. He loved the outdoors and was happiest in his garden, on the water, or in the woods. His biggest love was his daughter and four grandchildren. He was a major influence in their lives and their children's lives. He was a deacon at Temple Baptist Church and served there in many capacities. His relationship with the Lord was evident in every aspect of his life. His church and church family were dear in him. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law: Carolyn and Glenn Smith of Winnsboro, LA, his grandchildren: Randy Smith, Vicki Riser, Kenneth Smith and Cynthia McGraw, his great-grandchildren: Brandon and Amanda McGraw, Caleb, Morgan, Mary Katherine, Ethen, Randi and Ian Smith, Ben, Jacob and Michael Smith, Megan Richardson, Emilie and Allison Riser. He was preceded in death by his wife: Henrietta Robinson Holmes, his daughter: Sue Holmes and eleven brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Mitchell Valentine, Marlin Valentine, Randy Smith, Kenneth Smith, Caleb Smith, Ben Smith, Jacob Smith and Brandon McGraw. Honorary pallbearers are Martrel Valentine, Robert Lowe, Dallas Batey and deacons of Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00AM until time of services at Temple Baptist Church, 287 Taylor Ave., Winnsboro, LA.

LOUISE MOSES PORCHE Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Louise Moses Porche, 80, of Start, LA will be 10:00AM Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Mulhearn Chapel - Rayville, LA with Rev Carroll Johnston officiating. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Lucy Wilkes, two brothers, Freddie O. Wilkes and Day L. Wilkes. She is survived by her husband Cyril A. Porche of Start, LA; two sons, James P. Hardy, Jr. and his wife Mary of Greenwood, LA, and Mike Hardy and his wife Andria of Lafayette, LA; two sisters, Janet Ann Kline of Bachelor, LA and Judy Wilkes of Hebert, LA; two brothers, Bennie Clay Wilkes of Start, LA and Don Wilkes of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren; James C. Hardy, John P. Hardy, Joshua A. Hardy, Michelle Block and Terrea Barrilleaux; great grandchildren, Brianne and Madison Barrilleaux. Pallbearers will be Tony Wilkes, Jimmy Wilkes, Chris Doffit, Day Wilkes, Jr., John Hardy and Josh Hardy. Honorary Pallbearers are Cyril A. Porche, Jr. , Alan Porche and Andy Wilkes. Visitation is from 5:00PM unitl 8:00PM Friday at the funeral home. On line Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

CARLTON FAYE ROBERTS Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Carlton Faye Roberts, 73, of Epps, LA will be at 2:00PM Saturday, August 26, 2006 at the Epps Baptist Church. Rev. Pat Lofton, Rev. Johnny Smith and Jay Simms will officiate. Interment will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Dr. Roberts died Wednesday at The Oak Woods Home For The Elderly in Mer Rouge. He was a Supervisor with the Louisiana Department of Labor. He was a long time active member of the Epps Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher and was an active participant of numerous Mission Trips. Any planned memorials may be made to the Epps Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry M. Roberts and Lula Mae Avant Roberts; three brothers Jerry Lee, Luther Wyte and Houston Roberts and a sister Christine Roberts Ratcliff. He is survived by two brothers, Cecil Roberts of Epps and Huey P. Roberts of Farmerville and numerous nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be David McVay, Matt Brown, Mike Hall, Wesley Swett, Donald Gwin, Doug Ed Fairchild, Dennis LaBatt, and Eddie Guchereau. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com

ARTHA MAUREEN SAMPSON Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home Dallas, TX Martha Maureen Sampson, born September 13, 1914, died on August 24, 2006, in Dallas, TX, where she had resided at Signature Pointe on the Lake of Dallas, since September of 1999. Mrs. Sampson was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. H.L. Sampson. She is survived by two sons and their families: Don Sampson and his wife, Ida, of Pineville, LA, and their two sons, Jeff Sampson and Joel Sampson; Dan Sampson and his wife, Gretchen, of Dallas, TX; and Dan's three daughters, Jana Briggs, Ashley Turner, and Anna Clark. Mrs. Sampson is also survived by ten great grandchildren. The greatest joy in her life was being the wife of a Baptist pastor and being a loving mother and grandmother. She was a consistent example and loyal friend with an outgoing, joyful spirit and a positive attitude that were an encouragement to everyone with whom she came into contact. A talented painter and musician, she provided piano entertainment at her senior care facility right up to the end of her life. Her sons agree that she was the greatest mom they could have ever hoped to have. Funeral services will be held at the Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home, 17501 North Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, on Saturday, August 26, 2006, at 10:00AM, Dr. David McKinley officiating. Interment will be at the Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville, LA, where a graveside service will be held at 6:00PM on Saturday, August 26, 2006, Dr. Lee Weems officiating.

HELEN SCHAEFFER SEEMANN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Schaeffer Seemann, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 26, 2006 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Paul Mayerhoff officiating. Interment will follow at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Seemann was born on August 16, 1917 in Caldwell Parish and passed away on August 24, 2006 at the Arbor House in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monroe, LA, where she was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Mrs. Seemann was retired from Manville, where she worked as an Employee Service Supervisor in the Insurance Department. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Seemann is preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Reed Schaeffer and Louis N.A. Seemann; her parents, Leola and Jesse Willis and her brother, Claymon Willis. Survivors include her four sons, John W. Schaeffer and wife Connie of Magnolia, TX, Jesse M. Schaeffer and wife Linda of Crockett, TX, George H. Schaeffer and wife Stephanie of West Monroe, LA and Charles L. Schaeffer and wife Linda of Alvin, TX; nine grandchildren, Ben Schaeffer and wife Kelly of Crockett, TX, Becky Smith and husband Terry of Austin, TX, George Schaeffer, Jr. of Monroe, LA, Mark Schaeffer and wife Leslie of Kingwood, TX, Kristen Betts and husband Andrew of Sugarland, TX, Thad Schaeffer of West Monroe, LA, Adam Schaeffer of Austin, TX, Elizabeth Minter and husband Tad of Magnolia, TX and Taylor Schaeffer of Austin, TX; ten great grandchildren, Natalie Schaeffer, Benjamin Schaeffer, Matthew Schaeffer, Madison Schaeffer, Ashleigh Smith, Amanda Smith, Alissa Smith, Nathan Smith, Kyle Schaeffer and Tanner Schaeffer; nieces, Dena Kashnir and husband Terry and Judy Credeur and husband Rodney and nephew, Clay Willis and wife Kathy. Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Lutheran Women' Missionary League Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe, LA. The family would like to thank The Arbor House & Staff, Patient's Choice Hospice, Debbie Thomas, Mary Wiggins; Sitters, Ellen Jackson, Judy Coon and Orrell White for their loving and compassionate care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. AVON WELLS Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Pineville, LA Services for Mrs. Avon Wells will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 26, 2006 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, LA with Reverend Brantley Bond officiating. Graveside service with burial will be held at 2:00PM, at Pinehill Baptist Church Cemetery, Sicily Island, LA. Mrs. Wells, 64, of Pineville died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. She was a member of Donahue Family Church, during her working career she was a corrections officer at Angola. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lona Wells; sisters, Doris Herron, Dorothy Bateman, Gail Wells; brothers, Floyd Wells, Jerry Wells and Tommy Wells. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Dean Boies of Zachary, LA; daughters, Diane Boies of Pineville and Dawn Korosec of Kansas City, KS; brother, Larry Wells of Angie, LA; sister, Margie Whitlock of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Erica Boies, Kalen Boies, Jessica Boies, Brandon Boies, Nicholas Korosec, Jacob Korosec, William Korosec. Friends may call Friday at Hixson Brothers, Pineville from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and Saturday from 8:00AM until service time. To extend online condolences to the Wells family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com

Sammy James Ditta Jr., 56
BRANDON, Miss., — Sammy James Ditta Jr., a glass company executive, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Annie Douglas, 71
OAK GROVE — Annie Douglas, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charles B. Hobson Sr., 74
BASTROP — Charles B. Hobson, a resident of the Hughes Chapel Community and retired Bastrop Enterprise carrier, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hughes Chapel Church. Visitation is 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William Hooker Jr., 63
NEWELLTON — William Hooker Jr., a store operator, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Cherry Williams Jarvis, 59
CHICAGO — Cherry Jean Williams Jarvis, formerly of Delhi, a cosmetologist, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Delhi Church of Christ. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland's Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at St. John Community Cemetery, Delhi.

Calvin Jones, 52
TALLULAH — Calvin Jones, a welder formerly of Delhi, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Delhi Civic Center. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.

Arther Kindle, 81
LOS ANGELES — Arther Kindle, a retired veteran, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Firestone Chapel, Los Angeles. Visitation is 9 a.m.—8 p.m. today at Harrison and Ross Mortuary, Los Angeles. Burial will be at the Veterans Administration Riverside Cemetery, Los Angeles.

Terrance D. Manuel, 42
Terrance Delano Manuel of Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Word Estate Bible Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jesse D. McDonald, 74
Jesse DeKalb McDonald of Monroe, a retired attorney, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Nathan Don Morris, 63
BASTROP — Nathan Don Morris, retired from International Paper, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ray O. Phelps, 85
LOS ANGELES — Ray O. Phelps, a mechanic formerly of Keatchie, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Faltine Baptist Church, Gloster. Burial will be at church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Carolyn S. Porter, 86
RUSTON — Carolyn Stroheker Porter, the secretary to the dean of engineering at Louisiana Tech University, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. There will be a private burial ceremony.

Rayshell Sims, 34
Rayshell Sims of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 15. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Avenue Extension Cemetery, Monroe.

Carl S. Tatum Jr., 63
NEWELLTON — Carl S. Tatum Jr., a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Newellton. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Carodine, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Ruston.
Crowe, Lela Gerald: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Chapel, Oak Grove.
Gossett, Hoover: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Johnston, Marjorie D.: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Jordan, Maylean: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rodgers, Bessie E.: 9 a.m. Saturday, New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Shiers, Flossie M.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville

August 26, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARGARET LOUISE THURMON CORNETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Margaret Louise Thurmon Cornett of Monroe will be held at 3PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Eric Middleton officiating. Visitation will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel beginning 2 PM. Mrs. Cornett was born on October 31, 1916 and passed away on August 25, 2006 at Christus St. Joseph's Home following a lengthy illness. A long-time resident of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cornett was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe, LA and worked for many years at Southern Hardware and Supply Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ervin Thurmon and Mattie Windham Thurmon; and by her husband, W.A. (Brother) Cornett. Survivors include her sons, Bill Cornett and wife, Cindy, of Arp, Texas; and Jack Cornett and wife, Becky, of Monroe; grandson, Heath Cornett and wife, Terry, of West Monroe; granddaughter, Stacey Christmas and husband, Chris of Bastrop; and great-grandchildren, Cayli and Caleb Christmas. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Joseph's Nursing Home for their devoted service and dedication. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made through the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ to Worlds Radio (396-1000), 3201 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291 (www.wfrchurch.org). Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

CHARLES SANDERS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Charles Sanders, 67, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Scotty Sanders officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Sanders was born October 21, 1938, in Hudson, LA and passed away August 25, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He served for four years in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. He retired from Mid-South Construction Company. Mr. Sanders was an avid horseracing fan and will be remembered by all who loved him for his heart of gold and his unwavering desire to help others. He was above all a wonderful husband, dad, pop, papaw, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Viola Roberts Sanders and his brother, Chester Sanders, Jr., all of Winn Parish. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 47 years, Bobbie Sanders of Monroe, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mike Tucker; and granddaughters, Jessica and Brandi Tucker of Normal, IL; brothers, Garland Sanders of Zwolle, LA and Don Sanders of Baytown, TX; sisters, Lois Booker of Shreveport, LA, and Doyce Garner of Sanford, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dale Willis, Gene Rhymes, Harvey Sexton, Tommy Milazzo, Scott Sanders, Jeff Kellebrew, Willie Holley, and Jordan Milazzo. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Saturday, August 26, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Eunice Barnett, 83
GOLDONNA — Eunice Barnett, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Antioch Community Church, Goldonna. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Sandra Bordelon, 38
DUBACH — Sandra Bordelon died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery, Hico.

Wayne Burney, 57
Wayne Burney of Monroe, a logistics manager for EPCO Trucking Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until time of service. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia.

Jeraldine Hampton, 43
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jeraldine Hampton, a teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lone Star Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Dianne Smith Hanes, 59
JONESBORO — Dianne Smith Hanes died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Louise Moses Porche, 80
START — Louise Moses Porche, a retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Carlton Faye Roberts, 73
EPPS — Carlton Faye Roberts, retired Louisiana Department of Labor superintendent, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Epps Baptist Church. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Helen S. Seemann, 89
Helen Schaeffer Seemann of West Monroe, a retired employee service supervisor in the insurance department at Manville, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rachel M. Taliaferro, 80
BASTROP — Rachel M. Taliaferro, a homemaker, died Thursday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 3 p.m. Sunday until service time.

Frances Locke Winters, 85
RUSTON — Frances Locke Winters, a librarian for Louisiana Tech University, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously acknowledged:
Carodine, Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Ruston.
Crowe, Lela Gerald: 10 a.m. today, Cox Chapel, Oak Grove.
Douglas, Annie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Hobson, Charles B. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Hughes Chapel Church, Hughes Chapel.
Hooker, William Jr.: 1 p.m. Sunday, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church.
Jarvis, Cherry Jean Williams: 11 a.m. today, Delhi Church of Christ.
Jones, Calvin: 11 a.m. today, Delhi Civic Center.
Jordan, Maylean: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kindle, Arthur: 2 p.m. today at Firestone Chapel, Los Angeles.
Manuel, Terrance D.: 2 p.m. today, Word of Faith Bible Center, Monroe.
Morris, Nathan Don: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Phelps, Ray O.: 11 a.m. today, Faltine Baptist Church, Gloster.
Porter, Carolyn Stroheker: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Rodgers, Bessie E.: 9 a.m. today, New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Sims, Rayshell: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe

August 27, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SANDRA CAROL BORDELON Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Funeral services for Sandra Carol Bordelon, age 38, of Dubach, LA, will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jerold Nelson and Rev. B. H. Peterson officiating. Burial will follow in Henry Cemetery in Hico under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Sandy was born on August 28, 1967 in Bernice, LA to Wayne and Ketha Morrow. She died on August 24, 2006 in Homer after a lengthy illness. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Sandy is survived by her two children: Amanda Bordelon and Carrie Hendricks; five grandchildren: Kambri, Makaila, Marquel, Demarco and Camyah; her parents: Wayne and Ketha Morrow, all of Dubach; two brothers: Greg Morrow and wife Lyndia of Ruston, LA and David Morrow of Dubach, LA; two sisters: Rhonda Jumper and Melissa Rodriguez and husband Javier of Dubach, LA; grandmothers: Molly Morrow of Dubach, LA, and Marie Prince of Homer, LA; nephews: Dustin, Daniel, Sean, Andrew and Cody and niece Kellie. She was also survived by numerous aunts and uncles and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers: Pete Morrow and Pete Prince and her son: Timothy Bordelon. To leave a memorial message online, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com

ROBERT A. CHOAT Flanner Buchanan Funeral Centers Indianapolis, IN Robert A. Choat, 83, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday August 24, 2006. He was an engineering graduate of Louisiana State University. He served in the US Marines in the Pacific in WWII. Mr. Choat was a program manager for satellite programs at Aerospace Corporation; he retired in 1988 from Otto Labs. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church, National Rifle Association (NRA), Mechanical Engineering Society, Indianapolis Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and the Gideons International. His wife Louise Choat; daughters Holly Kelso, and Roberta (Alan) Rivers; granddaughter Crystal Paddock; and nieces, Deanie Israel and Jennie Hill, survives Mr. Choat. A memorial celebration of the life of Mr. Choat will be held Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church in Lake Providence, LA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International. www.flannerbuchanan.com

MARGARET LOUISE THURMON CORNETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Margaret Louise Thurmon Cornett of Monroe will be held at 3PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Eric Middleton officiating. Visitation will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel beginning 2:00PM. Mrs. Cornett was born on October 31, 1916 and passed away on August 25, 2006 at Christus St. Joseph's Home following a lengthy illness. A long-time resident of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cornett was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe, LA and worked for many years at Southern Hardware and Supply Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ervin Thurmon and Mattie Windham Thurmon; and by her husband, W.A. (Brother) Cornett. Survivors include her sons, Bill Cornett and wife, Cindy, of Arp, Texas; and Jack Cornett and wife, Becky, of Monroe; grandson, Heath Cornett and wife, Terry, of West Monroe; granddaughter, Stacey Christmas and husband, Chris of Bastrop; and great-grandchildren, Cayli and Caleb Christmas. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Joseph's Nursing Home for their devoted service and dedication. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made through the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ to Worlds Radio (396-1000), 3201 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291 (www.wfrchurch.org). Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MARY MAGDALINE HAMILTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Magdaline Hamilton, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00AM Monday, August 28, 2006 at Watson Chapel with Bro. Tom Lowe and Bro. Bob Holloway officiating. Burial to follow at Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hamilton left us on August 25, 2006 while surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren after a brief illness. She was born August 20, 1919 in Springhill, LA. Mary was a loving mother who loved everyone she met. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her children. She is survived by her children, Raymond Hamilton and wife Ellen, Barbara Robert and husband Charles, Mary Walker and husband Doug, Dorothy Smith and husband Bob, Tommy Hamilton and wife Lori, Fay Stewart and husband Robert, Linda Gay Jarvis and husband David, 32 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-greatgrandchildren, her brother J. E. Tripp and her sister Opal Burns. She is preceded in death by her husband James William Hamilton and her sons, David Ellis, Melvin Hamilton, and James William Hamilton, Jr., two brothers, Elmer Tripp and H. B. Tripp and one sister Pauline Hodges, one grandson, Richard Daniel Walker and one great-great-grandson, Jimmy Prisock. Pallbearers will be all her grandsons, great-grandsons, and great-great-grandsons. Memorials may be made to Watson Chapel in West Monroe, LA. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

John Edward Allen, 46
BASTROP — John Edward Allen died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Stevenson Cemetery at Beekman. Burial will be under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jimmy Wess Bowen, 68
BERNICE — Jimmy Wess Bowen, retired from the Motor Vehicle Division of the state Department of Public Safety, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Margaret Cornett, 89
Margaret Louise Thurmon Cornett of Monroe, a retired receptionist and switchboard operator, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. today at the mausoleum. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Virginia Gallien English, 80
HOUSTON — Virginia Gallien English, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy W. Kinney, 50
Billy W. Kinney of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Rufus Roberson Jr., 80
SPENCER — Rufus Roberson Jr., a retired IMC instrument electrician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles Sanders, 67
Charles Sanders of Monroe, a retired construction superintendent, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Barnett, Eunice: 2 p.m. today, Antioch Community Church, Goldonna.
Bordelon, Sandra: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Hooker, William Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton.
Morris, Nathan Don: 2:30 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Taliafero, Rachel M.: 4 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

August 28, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARGARET LOUISE THURMON CORNETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Margaret Louise Thurmon Cornett of Monroe will be held at 3PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Eric Middleton officiating. Visitation will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel beginning 2:00PM. Mrs. Cornett was born on October 31, 1916 and passed away on August 25, 2006 at Christus St. Joseph's Home following a lengthy illness. A long-time resident of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cornett was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe, LA and worked for many years at Southern Hardware and Supply Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ervin Thurmon and Mattie Windham Thurmon; and by her husband, W.A. (Brother) Cornett. Survivors include her sons, Bill Cornett and wife, Cindy, of Arp, Texas; and Jack Cornett and wife, Becky, of Monroe; grandson, Heath Cornett and wife, Terry, of West Monroe; granddaughter, Stacey Christmas and husband, Chris of Bastrop; and great-grandchildren, Cayli and Caleb Christmas. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Joseph's Nursing Home for their devoted service and dedication. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made through the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ to Worlds Radio (396-1000), 3201 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291 (www.wfrchurch.org). Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Virginia Gallien English, 80
HOUSTON — Virginia Gallien English, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy W. Kinney, 50
Billy W. Kinney of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Rufus Roberson Jr., 80
SPENCER — Rufus Roberson Jr., a retired IMC instrument electrician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles Sanders, 67
Charles Sanders of Monroe, a retired construction superintendent, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Barnett, Eunice: 2 p.m. today, Antioch Community Church, Goldonna.
Bordelon, Sandra: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Hooker, William Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton.
Morris, Nathan Don: 2:30 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Taliafero, Rachel M.: 4 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

August 29, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARGIE NORRIS BUTLER Chauvin Funeral Home Houma, LA Margie Norris Butler, 67, a native of West Monroe, LA, and resident of Houma, LA, died at 6:22PM Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, after a six-month struggle with Lymphoma. Visitation was from 5:00PM to 9:00PM Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and was from 9:00AM to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church of Houma. Religious service was held at 10:00AM Monday at the church. There will be a graveside service at 10:00AM Tuesday at Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe, LA, with burial in the Twin Cities cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Robert Bruce Butler III of Houma, LA; one son, Dr. Douglas Glenn Butler and wife, Pilar Araujo, of Fort Worth, TX; one daughter, Laurie Butler Allen and husband, Dr. Phillip Allen, of Albany, GA; one brother, Fred I. Norris of West Monroe, LA; two granddaughters, Claire Rebecca Allen and Rachel Kathleen Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivey Thompson Norris and Mary Ellen Fleming Norris; and one brother, Bobby Norris. She was the co-owner of Lumber Land and a former Terrebonne Parish school teacher. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Houma Literacy Club and the Home Demonstration Club. She was a member and organist for the First United Methodist Church of Houma. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

KAY GRICE GOWAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA A Rosary Service for Kay Grice Gowan will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 9:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro, LA. Rev. Dwight DeJesus and Rev. Daniel Corkery will officate. Burial will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Gowan was born August 24, 1940 in Navasota, TX and passed away at her home in Winnsboro Sunday, August 27, 2006. She attended and graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Following graduation, she returned to Navasota to teach school and it was there that she met her future husband Dr. George Gowan. Following their marriage in 1963 she moved to Winnsboro and began her life in Louisiana. Though always devoted to her native Texas she became a vital part of life in Winnsboro through her involvement with the community as she raised her children and helped her husband in his Veterinary practice. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and served many years teaching the youth of that church. The love of her family was closely followed by the love of her church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lanier Garner Grice and her father James L. Grice, Sr. of Navasota, TX. "Mama Kay" is survived by her husband of 43 years Dr. George Gowan; one daughter and son- in-law; Katherine and Patrick Brown of Ruston, LA, and their children Foster and Meredith; three sons and daughters-in -law: Jim and Terry Gowan of Grayson and their children Garrett, Lillian, and Neal, Bill and Tracy Gowan of Louisville KT and their children Janet Kay and Alica, and John and Lisa Gowan of Dallas, TX and their son Ian, two brothers and sisters-in-law; Jim and Marva Grice and Johnny and Minette Grice of Navasota, TX; her gentle and caring friends and caregivers, Colleen Williams and Rose Barber. A special expression of deep apprication is offered to the staff of Hospice TLC of Winnsboro, Dr. Roger Smith, and Dr. Jay Busby. Their kind, attentive care brought comfort not only to her but her family as well. Pallbearers will be Dr. Frank Bruscato, Jay Cummins, Johnny Guice, William Doyle Hassell, Sr., Dr. Bill Marioneaux, and James McLemore. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Barham, Dick Bringol, Dr. William Rogers, and Dr. Hollis T. Rogers, Jr. Visitation for friends will be Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at St. Mary's Church Hall 1712 West Street, Winnsboro, LA, between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church 1712 West Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295; or Mayo Clinic, Multiple Systems Atrophy Research Project Donation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

Ms. Ginger Lynette McClain Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Ginger Lynette McClain, 49, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. George Wortham officiating. Interment to follow at Twin City Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Ginger was born August 21, 1957 in Caldwell, TX and died August 26, 2006 in West Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her parents, Morris and Seleda McClain; brother, Gary McClain and wife Debbie; sisters, Brenda Murphy and Rebecca Barr and husband Tracy; four nieces, Nikki Barr, Katy Barr, Amanda Castor and Gara Thompson; and six great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jack Dement, Richard Poole, Tate Thompson, Garet Thompson, Larry Minter and Tracy Barr. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Friends may send condolences for family to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.co m

NELL "AUNT NELL" NICKILA Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Nell "Aunt Nell" Nickila, 80, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church in Rocky Branch, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Lloyd Boudloche assisted by Rev. Randy Davis. Interment will follow at 4PM at Popular Springs Cemetery near Hazelhurst, Mississippi, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Nell passed away of a sudden illness Sunday August 27, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Nell was a native of Jackson MS, having lived the past ten years in the Rocky Branch community. She was an active member of the Rocky branch Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her brother, Maxie Davis. She is survived by her brother Joseph Davis of Hattiesburg, Miss; sister, Wanda Daniels of Farmerville, LA; 15 nieces and nephews; 38 grand nieces and nephews; 35 great grand nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Andy Davis, Buddy Davis, Troy Matthews, Tim Ramsey, Ron Tatum, Mike Davis and Ed Crawford. Honorary Pallbearer: Tony Davis Memorials may be made to Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church . Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Muriel Cross Beetz, 81
VIDALIA — Muriel Cross Beetz, a caterer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is in Scott Cemetery, Monterey.

Makenzie Cook-Rodgers, infant
Makenzie Cook-Rodgers, the infant daughter of Tameka Rodgers and Kenyall Cook of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Julie Gail Frances, 59
JONESVILLE — Julie Gail Frances, a hair stylist, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Simmie 'Sonne' Free, 68
ARCHIBALD — Simmie "Sonne" Free, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Baskin Cemetery, Baskin.

Steve Gayle, 65
TALLULAH — Steve Gayle, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Loraine Day Jackson, 52
BASTROP — Loraine Day Jackson, a janitor, died Saturday. Memorial services are 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dorothy Kerry, 77
SICILY ISLAND — Dorothy Kerry, a housewife, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home.

James Lowe, 67
James Lowe, a laborer, of Monroe, formerly of Bastrop, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Minnie Moss, 58
DALLAS — Minnie Moss, a homemaker, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Therliftha Minnifield, 59
RUSTON — Therliftha Ann Minnifield died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Mary Nell Nickila, 80
CROSSROADS — Mary Nell Nickila, a retired cashier, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bessie Butler Watts, 86
COLUMBIA — Bessie Butler Watts, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Palestine Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously acknowledged:
McClain, Ginger Lynette: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

August 30, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Tafta French Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our many friends who prayed with us and shared their thoughts with us during the loss of our beloved daughter, Tafta. We also thank those who made memorial gifts in her name. God bless you. The French Family

ROBERT WILLIS GILMER Wilcox Funeral Home Carthage, MS 39051 Robert Willis Gilmer, 71, a manager for Spaceway, died Sunday, August 27, 2006 of heart failure in his home. Visitation is 9:00AM until 10:00AM Wednesday, August 30, 2006 with Bro. John Burkhardt officiating. Burial is in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Wilcox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gilmer was a native of Leake County and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: a son, Mickey Gilmer of Starkville; daughters, Patra Fontenot of Monroe, LA and Patsy Dunn of Flowood; brother, Lee Gilmer of Carthage, LA; sisters, Frankie Neil of Jackson, Sue Florian of Avon, CO, and Mary Burkhardt of Elberta, AL; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

MR. RODRICK RAY RICHARD "RICK" JONES Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Rodrick Ray Richard "Rick" Johns, age 68, of Rayville, LA. will be held at 10AM on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at Brown Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville, LA. with Rev. Alvin Stowe officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Johns was born August 30, 1937 and passed away August 27, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Johns was a member of the Boeuf River Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. He was a Navy Veteran having served during the Korean conflict. Mr. Johns was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin W. Johns and Susie Blewett Johns; siblings, Lanie Johns, Warren Johns, Norvelle Grant, Willie Johns, and Inez Dew. He is survived by his former spouse, Jane W. Johns of Rayville, LA.; five children, Karen Ann O'Shaughnessy and husband Norbert of Shreveport, LA., Rodrick Ray Richard Johns, Jr. and wife Teresa of Ridgeland, MS., Cara Suzanne Brock and husband Miller of Madison, MS., Felicia Renee Johns of Rayville, LA., and Natalie Kay Calk of Alexandria, LA.; Seven Grandchildren, Patrick O'Shaughnessy of Shreveport, LA., Walker and Luke Johns of Ridgeland, MS., Elizabeth, Caroline, and Emma Brock of Madison, MS., and Lora Kaybrin Calk of Alexandria, LA.; brother, J.D. Johns of Odessa, TX.; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Norbert O'Shaughnessy, Jackie Garrett, Dave Day, Tim Calk, Max Hill, and Herman Little. Honorary Pallbearers will be Scott LeBrun, Pete Frith, George Dew, Lawrence Medlin, and Larry Windham. Visitation will be 4:30PM until 9:00PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Paula Davis Chavez, 44
LEESBURG, Ga. — Paula Davis Chavez, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Kay Grice Gowan, 66
WINNSBORO — Kay Grice Gowan, a teacher, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Rosary is at 9:30 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jason Holloway, 36
QUITMAN — Jason Holloway, an auto mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Rodrick 'Rick' Johns, 68
RAYVILLE — Rodrick Ray Richard "Rick" Johns, a retired tankerman supervisor, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery near Holly Ridge.

Florence Johnson, 95
FARMERVILLE — Missionary Florence Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Minnie Ishup Moss, 58
DALLAS — Minnie Ishup Moss, a homemaker formerly of Oak Ridge, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at King Soloman Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Leonard T. Snell, 99
Leonard T. Snell of Sterlington, a retired oilfield worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Michael B. Todd, 38
TALLULAH — Michael B. Todd, a farmer, died Monday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged:
Frances, Julie Gail: 10 a.m. today, Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Free, Simmie "Sonne": 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jackson, Loraine Day: 5-7 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Minniefield, Therliftha: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston

August 31, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

PAULA DAVID CHAVEZ, 44 Memorial services for Paula Davis Chavez, 44, of Leesburg, GA, will be held at 2PM, Friday, September 1, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Me0morial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Chavez, a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, was born February 16, 1962, and died August 26, 2006, at Tifton Medical Center, Tifton, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy B. Davis of Sterlington, LA; grandparents, Ruth and T.C. King of Alto, LA, and Lucille and Bill Lamb of Archibald, LA; and uncles, Tom, Ray, and Paul King. Survivors include her husband, Roberto Chavez; son, Joshua Chavez; and mother, Teresa Faye Davis, all of Leesburg, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Vicky Davis of Klamath Falls, OR; sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenda Davis of Lafayette, LA, and Julia and John Scott of Dahlonega, GA; and nephews, Joey, Jared, and Jonah Scott of Dahlonega, GA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RODRICK RAY RICHARD "RICK" JOHNS Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Rodrick Ray Richard "Rick" Johns, age 68, of Rayville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at Brown Holley Funeral Home Chapel — Rayville, LA, with Rev. Alvin Stowe officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Johns was born August 30, 1937 and passed away August 27, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Johns was a member of the Boeuf River Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. He was a Navy Veteran having served during the Korean conflict. Mr. Johns was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin W. Johns and Susie Blewett Johns; siblings, Lanie Johns, Warren Johns, Norvelle Grant, Willie Johns, and Inez Dew. He is survived by his former spouse, Jane W. Johns of Rayville, LA; five children, Karen Ann O'Shaughnessy and husband Norbert of Shreveport, LA, Rodrick Ray Richard Johns, Jr. and wife Teresa of Ridgeland, MS, Cara Suzanne Brock and husband Miller of Madison, MS, Felicia Renee Johns of Rayville, LA, and Natalie Kay Calk of Alexandria, LA; Seven Grandchildren, Patrick O'Shaughnessy of Shreveport, LA, Walker and Luke Johns of Ridgeland, MS, Elizabeth, Caroline, and Emma Brock of Madison, MS, and Lora Kaybrin Calk of Alexandria, LA; brother, J.D. Johns of Odessa, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Norbert O'Shaughnessy, Jackie Garrett, Dave Day, Tim Calk, Max Hill, and Herman Little. Honorary Pallbearers will be Scott LeBrun, Pete Frith, George Dew, Lawrence Medlin, and Larry Windham. Visitation will be 4:30PM until 9:00PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

LENARD T. SNELL Farmerville, LA Lenard T. Snell of Haile, LA was born on July 6, 1906. He went home to be with our Heavenly Father, August 29, 2006, a golden heart stopped beating; hard working hands are now at rest. He dedicated his life to the Lord and his family. Retired from Louisiana Gas Field, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and building boats. He was preceded in death by his loving wife: Estella Guinn Snell and sons: Tom, Jeff & Adolphus Snell. Survivors include sons: Clifton Snell & wife Tina of Haile, LA, Gary Snell & Linda of Redford, MI; daughters, Yvonne Stripling of Haile, LA, Della Mae Cook of Sterlington, LA, Emily McCartney & husband John of Sterlington, LA, Helen Cash & husband George of Collinston, LA, and Ernestine Benson of Haile, LA. He celebrated his life with God's blessing of 52 grandchildren, 99 great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held at 10:00AM August 31, 2006 at Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA with Bro. Kurt Auger officiating. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery at Linville. Grandson's will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

MRS. ORA ANNABELLE "ANN" TEDETON Owens Funeral Home Ruston, La. Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Annabelle "Ann" Tedeton, age 68 of Downsville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 1, 2006 at the Calhoun First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA with the Rev. Neal Everett and the Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Burial will follow in Spillers Cemetery near Downsville under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Tedeton was born March 16, 1938 in Sikestown, MO to Velmar and Necia Ann Qualls. She died August 28, 2006 in Downsville after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Tedeton was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church where she loved going to Sunday school. In her spare time, she was an avid reader of Christian fiction and enjoyed quilting. Mrs. Tedeton is survived by her husband of 48 years, Leslie "Jack" Tedeton; her children Velma Ezell, Leslie Ezell and husband Keith, James Tedeton and wife Linda and LaRynda Smith and husband Leslie all of Downsville; six grandchildren: Christy Ezell Pace, Daniel Ezell, Dennis Ezell, Maddie Kennedy, Kelly Ezell and Will Smith; two great grandchildren Jackson Lee Richard and Hudson Chandler Pace; two brothers Robert Qualls of Clarksville, AR and William "Bill" Qualls of Ozone, AR; two sisters Lona Ross and Shirley Stockton both of Hunt, AR; one aunt Ruby Jones of Lamar, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents. Pallbearers will be Dennis Ezell, Donald Jordan, John Paul Reiger, Frankie Tanner, Eddie Jordan, and Frank Ardis. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Faith Sunday School Class. Visitation will be at the Calhoun First Baptist Church Thursday, August 31, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com

Hettie Blakley, 86
MER ROUGE — Hettie Blakley, a retired schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Virginia English, 80
HOUSTON — Virginia English, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Friday. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Kenneth M. Hanna, 54
SIBLEY— Kenneth Michael Hanna, a cook, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Folonia Hardy, 90
Folonia Hardy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Louise Sowell Harrison, 79
HEBERT — Louise Sowell Harrison, a retired activities director, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Frankie A. Landers, 18
Frankie A. Landers of Monroe, , a student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Lowe, 67
James Lowe of Monroe, a laborer formerly of Bastrop, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Lightwood Cemetery near Bastrop.

Ruth McCarty, 65
GRAYSON — Ruth McCarty, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Joe Chase Parson, 57
NEWELLTON — Joe Chase Parson died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Eddie Smith, 96
Eddie Smith of Monroe, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arraignments are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jewel Wiley, 57
RUSTON — Jewel Wiley died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Sept. 9 at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. A wake will be held 6-7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Bessie Gee Zeigler, 59
MINDEN — Bessie Gee Zeigler, a machine operator, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Holloway, Jason: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Johns, Rodrick Ray Richard "Rick": 10 a.m. today, Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Johnson, Florence: 11 a.m. today, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Minniefield, Therliftha: 2 p.m. today, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston.
Todd, Michael B.: 4 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Tallulah