Obituaries August 1998
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer


Saturday, August 1, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Adams, Claude Lamar
: 1 p.m. today, Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Anderson, Murphy: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville
Clark, Henry: 1 p.m. Monday, Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Clemens, Tecora: 2 p.m. today, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Lee, Adell: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer
Reese, Mombe: 1:30 p.m. today, Original True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Walker, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. today, East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah

Georgia L. Anderson, 62
WINNSBORO - Georgia L. Anderson, a retired Mulhearn Insurance Company agent, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Tyra Arnold Boutwell, 73
MONROE - Tyra "Ty" Arnold Boutwell, a retired Allstate claims representative, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Phillip Bunch, 79
Phillip Bunch of West Monroe, a retired farmer formerly of Jones, died Friday. The funeral is at 9 a.m. today at Golden's Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Jones.

Alberta Cathcart, 94
GIBSLAND - Alberta Cathcart, a retired beautician, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at the Jerusalem Baptist Church, Gibsland. Burial is at Luke Cemetery, Ringgold, under direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Issac Milton Crain, 82
COLUMBIA - Issac Milton "Pete" Crain, a retired Louisiana Department of Transportation operator, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home Chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Old Hebron Cemetery near Sikes with full Masonic graveside rites under direction of Riser Funeral Homes, Columbia.

James G. Culpepper, 93
JONESBORO - James Goldmon Culpepper, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Homes, Inc. Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.

Margaret Poe Deal, 86
SPRINGHILL - Margaret Poe Deal, a retired teacher formerly of Start, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Start Baptist Church. Burial is at Start Cemetery under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Ruth Byrd Lord, 90
NEWELLTON - Ruth Byrd Lord, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

LaShantton Morris, 8
TALLULAH - LaShantton Morris, the son of Tracey Vaughn, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Lula Robinson, 84
WINNSBORO - Lula Robinson, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home.

Pamela Cardin Toombs, 34
ATLANTA - Pamela Cardin Toombs, a homemaker formerly of Archibald, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.



Sunday, August 2, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Clark, Henry
: 1 p.m. Monday, Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Culpepper, James G.: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Deal, Margaret Poe: 2 p.m. today, Start Baptist Church, Start
Robinson, Lula: 2 p.m. today, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Gilbert.

Georgia V. Anderson, 62
WINNSBORO -Georgia V. Anderson, a retired Mulhearn Insurance supervisor, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Nolan Chisholm, 67
JONESBORO-Nolan Chisholm, a television repairman and owner and operator of Nolan's Trading Post, died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Violet Jernigan Emrick, 85
NATCHEZ, Miss. -Violet Jernigan Emrick, a homemaker, formerly of Catahoula Parish, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Youngs Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Arthur S. Griffin, 76
BERNICE--Arthur S. Griffin, a retired Air Force Veteran, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Union Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Prentice May, 55
Prentice May of West Monroe, a maintenance worker at West Monroe High School, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wilhelmina Merrick, 79
RAYVILLE -Wilhelmina Merrick, a retired teacher for Morehouse Parish School System, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Desselle's Funeral Home chapel, Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Rankins Chapel in Rayville and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at at Desselle's Funeral Home, Baton Rouge. Burial will be at Gilbert Cemetery, Baton Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pansey Jewel Reagan, 89
WINNSBORO-Pansey Jewel Reagan, a retired school teacher at Ogden High School, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Dr. Claude K. Smith, M.D., 71
Dr. Claude K. "Doc" Smith of Monroe, a Ouachita Parish coroner, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Pamela Cardin Toombs, 34
ATLANTA, Ga.-Pamela Cardin Toombs, a homemaker, formerly of Archibald, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Archibald Church of Christ, Archibald. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Summer Torbor, infant
RUSTON-Summer Torbor, the infant daughter of Terri Harris and Ray Torbor, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

.O.C. Ulmer, 74
WINNSBORO-O.C. Ulmer, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro.



Monday, August 3, 1998

Ruth Ella Buggs, 63
RUSTON - Ruth Ella Buggs, a retired custodian at LA Tech, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the King's Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Ebeneezer Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4:45 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Essie P. Cannon, 91
TALLULAH - Essie p. Cannon, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

C.E. Enete Jr., 87
WEST MONROE - C. E. Enete Jr., a retired I.M.C. employee, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aaron Freeman, 71
OAK GROVE - Aaron Freeman, a butcher, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial is at the Southside Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Christian Community Temple.

Virginia Gail Farrar Hughes, 57
FARMERVILLE - Virginia Gail Farrar Hughes, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Prentice Wayne May, 55
WEST MONROE - Prentice Wayne May, a maintenance man, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Bawcomville Church of Christ. Burial is at the Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marvin Mitchell, 46
MONROE - Marvin Mitchell, a laborer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

George Jordan Nix, 80
DUNCAN, Okla. George Jordan Nix, a retired Halliburton employee, died Saturday. A visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today at the Don Grantham Funeral Home in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Gloria Marie Nixon, 66
WEST MONROE - Gloria Marie Nixon of West Monroe died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home, West Monroe. disabled

Renee Raymond, 23
MONROE - Renee Raymond, a student, died Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clyde Robins, Sr., 66
TALLULAH - Clyde Robinson, Sr., a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Bobbie J. Tillman, 47
MONROE - Bobbie J. Tillman, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lue Bertha Toston, 82
PIONEER - Lue Bertha Toston, a homemaker, died July 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the New Bethany Baptist Church in Darnell. Burial is at the Old Floyd Cemetery, Darnell, under the direction of Tennant Funeral home in Rayville.

Birtie Lee West, 82
Oak Grove - Birtie Lee West, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove.

Jefferson Williams, 69
WISNER - Jefferson Williams, a construction worker, died July 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Burial is at the Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. The wake is from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.



Tuesday, August 4, 1998

Ruth Ella Buggs, 63
RUSTON - Ruth Ella Buggs, a retired custodian at LA Tech, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the King's Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Ebeneezer Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4:45 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Essie P. Cannon, 91
TALLULAH - Essie p. Cannon, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

C.E. Enete Jr., 87
WEST MONROE - C. E. Enete Jr., a retired I.M.C. employee, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aaron Freeman, 71
OAK GROVE - Aaron Freeman, a butcher, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial is at the Southside Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Christian Community Temple.

Virginia Gail Farrar Hughes, 57
FARMERVILLE - Virginia Gail Farrar Hughes, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Prentice Wayne May, 55
WEST MONROE - Prentice Wayne May, a maintenance man, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Bawcomville Church of Christ. Burial is at the Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marvin Mitchell, 46
MONROE - Marvin Mitchell, a laborer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

George Jordan Nix, 80
DUNCAN, Okla. George Jordan Nix, a retired Halliburton employee, died Saturday. A visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today at the Don Grantham Funeral Home in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Gloria Marie Nixon, 66
WEST MONROE - Gloria Marie Nixon of West Monroe died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home, West Monroe. disabled

Renee Raymond, 23
MONROE - Renee Raymond, a student, died Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clyde Robins, Sr., 66
TALLULAH - Clyde Robinson, Sr., a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Bobbie J. Tillman, 47
MONROE - Bobbie J. Tillman, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lue Bertha Toston, 82
PIONEER - Lue Bertha Toston, a homemaker, died July 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the New Bethany Baptist Church in Darnell. Burial is at the Old Floyd Cemetery, Darnell, under the direction of Tennant Funeral home in Rayville.

Birtie Lee West, 82
Oak Grove - Birtie Lee West, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove.

Jefferson Williams, 69
WISNER - Jefferson Williams, a construction worker, died July 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Burial is at the Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. The wake is from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.



Wednesday, August 5, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Freeman, Aaron
: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Toston, Lue Bertha: 1 p.m. today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Darnell
West, Birtie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove
Williams, Jefferson: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert

Ruth Ella Buggs, 63
RUSTON - Ruth Ella Buggs, a retired Louisiana Tech University custodian, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at the County Line Baptist Church. Burial is at Ebeneezer Cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home, Inc., Ruston.

Wilbert Curry, 56 disabled
Wilbert Curry of Monroe died July 31. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew Cemetery, Mangham, under direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

The Rev. George A. Detor, 70
The Rev. George A. Detor of West Monroe, a retired Episcopal priest, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph Darrell Frith, 22
OAK GROVE - Joseph Darrell Frith, a welder, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Kilbourne Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.

The Rev. Cornelius Fuligham, 81
CHICAGO - The Rev. Cornelius Fuligham, a retired laborer formerly of Tallulah, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Gail Farrar Hughes, 57
FARMERVILLE - Gail Farrar Hughes, a beautician, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at the Hughes Chapel Cemetery in Beekman.

Mildred C. Marshall, 76
Mildred C. Marshall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.

LaShantton S. Morris Jr., 6
TALLULAH - LaShantton Morris Jr., the son of Tracey Vaughns, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. and the wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland.

Gloria Marie Nixon, 66
WEST MONROE - Gloria Marie Nixon of West Monroe died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until services today at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Clyde Robinson, 66
TALLULAH - Clyde Robinson, a farmer, died July 30. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Bobbie J. Tillman, 47
Bobbie J. Tillman of Monore, a homemaker, died July 31. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at the Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville, under direction of Tennant Funeral, Inc., Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.



Thursday, August 6, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Curry, Wilbert
: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Matthew Cemetery, Mangham
Freeman, Aaron: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Morris, LaShantton S., Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Tallulah
Robinson, Clyde: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Tillman, Bobbie J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe
Williams, Jefferson: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert

Frances Hales Cardin, 61
REX, Georgia - Frances Hales Cardin formerly of Archibald, a schoolteacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Archibald Church of Christ, Archibald. Burial is at the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

The Rev. George A. Detor, 70
The Rev. George A. Detor of West Monroe, a retired Episcopal priest, died Tuesday.

Glen Edward Gilcrease, 68
MONTGOMERY - Glen Edward Gilcrease, an electrical business-owner died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, Montgomery. Burial is at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Montgomery with Masonic graveside services under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, inc. of Winnfield. Visitation is from 5 p.m. today until time of services Friday at the church.

Miriam Ann Hamilton, 69
Miriam Ann Hamilton of West Monroe, a domestic, died Tuesday. Visitation is from 6-8:30 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Janet Marie Hudson, 25
MONROE - Janet Marie Hudson, a food service worker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Hall Cemetery in Alto. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home.

William Ted Humphries, 56
WATERPROOF - William Ted Humphries, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the Highland Park Cemetery near Sicily Island.

Mildred C. Marshall, 77
Mildred C. Marshall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Chapel on Lamy Lane. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.

Bobby F. Nicholson, 64
MONROE - Bobby F. Nicholson, a retired truck driver and wood worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rosie Lee Sellers, 72
Monroe - Rosie Lee Sellers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Fannie Spann, 76
EPPS - Fannie Spann, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Leola M. Williams, 74
CALHOUN - Leola M. Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.



Friday, August 7, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Curry, Wilbert
: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Cemetery, Mangham
Gilcrease, Glen Edward: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
Hudson, Janet Marie: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Robinson, Clyde: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Tillman, Bobbie J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Rosie Anding, 59
Rosie Anding of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Sinia Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Alto.

Mariam Howell Bradford, 97
LAFAYETTE - Mariam Howell Bradford, a retired teacher, formerly of Columbia, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Clarks Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Mary D. Brown, 49
OAK GROVE - Mary D. Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

The Rev. Charlie Carpenter, 77
KENOSHA, Wis. - The Rev. Charlie Carpenter, a minister, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Ozrie Cassey, 79
Ozrie Cassey of West Monroe, a retired owner of a cafe, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyers Chapel A.M.E. Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

The Rev. George Anthony Detor, 70
The Rev. George Anthony Detor of West Monroe, an Episcopal priest, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alyce B. Kelley, 90
Alyce B. Kelley of Monroe, a retired salesperson in clothing retail, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Kenneth Orvine 'Shorty' McNease, 55
CHICAGO - Kenneth Orvine "Shorty" McNease, a truck driver, formerly of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Kathleen Girod Murphy, 70
COLUMBIA - Kathleen Girod Murphy, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Landereau Cemetery, Hebert.

Luesindy Robinson, 73
MONROE - Luesindy Robinson, a retired nurse's aide, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe. The family hour is from 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Rosa Lee Sellers, 72
Rosa Lee Sellers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Rosie Lee Smith, 71
Rosie Lee Smith of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Fannie Spann, 76
EPPS - Fannie Spann, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ronnie Taylor, 85
FARMERVILLE - Ronnie Taylor, a meat packer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Leola M. Williams, 74
CALHOUN - Leola M. Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. The family hour is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home.


Saturday, August 8, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

Anding, Rosie: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Sinia Baptist Church, Alto
Brown, Mary D.: 2 p.m. today, Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Carpenter, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Cassey, Ozrie: 11 a.m. today, Dyers Chapel A.M.E. Church, West Monroe
Kelley, Alyce B.: 3 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Robinson, Clyde: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Robinson, Luesindy: 2 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Sellers, Rosa Lee: 1 p.m. today, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Smith, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe
Spann, Fannie: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps
Tillman, Bobbie J.: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Williams, Leola M.: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun

Lottie Finklea Glosson, 95
CALHOUN - Lottie Finklea Glosson, a retired accountant, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Bossier City. Burial is at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Bossier City. CqVisitation is from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Nona Kate Hale, 71
ST. JOSEPH - Nona Kate Hale, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at the Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton.

Bonnie Jean Humphries, 66
MONROE - Bonnie Jean Humphries, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Marvin Mitchell, 46
MONROE - Marvin Mitchell, a carpenter, died July 31. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home.

Richard Neal Sr., 65
TALLULAH - Richard Neal Sr., a retired city employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Tallulah Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Mattie Ratcliff, 47
OAK GROVE - Mattie Ratcliff, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Betty Sadberry Robinson, 50
MONROE - Betty Sadberry Robinson, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Myrtis J. Sharbono, 77
Myrtis J. Sharbono of West Monroe, an assistant dietician, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at the Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Oper Williams, 91
WINNFIELD - Oper Williams, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.



Sunday, August 9, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Glosson, Lottie Finklea
: 2 p.m. Monday, Hill Crest Funeral Home, Bossier City
Mitchell, Marvin: 1:30 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Robinson, Luesindy: 2 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Sharbono, Myrtis J.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Williams, Oper: 2 p.m. today, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield

Lt. Elmus A. Brandin, 76
Lt. Elmus A. Brandin of Monroe, a retired lieutenant of Louisiana State Police, Troop I, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Ray E. Frankowicz, 77
Ray E. Frankowicz of Monroe, the owner and operator of Grand Floral Flower Shop, died Friday. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Bonnie Jean Humphries, 66
Bonnie Jean Humphries of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lula Mae Parham, 88
BASTROP-Lula Mae Parham, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rosalie Pates-Dykes, 56
WINNSBORO-Rosalie "Honey" Pates-Dykes, a certified nurse assistant, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Matilda Roselee Powe, 91
JENA-Matilda Roselee Powe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Visitation will be from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery, Jena.

Russell L. Terry, 82
WINNFIELD-Russell L. Terry, a superintendent of the Winn Parish School System, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation will be from 4:30-9 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.

James E. Ward, 74
RAYVILLE-James E. Ward, a retired railroad worker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Waverly.



Monday, August 10, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Glosson, Lottie Finklea
: 2 p.m. today, Hill Crest Funeral Home, Bossier City
Humphries, Bonnie Jean: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe
Pates-Dykes, Rosalie: 1 p.m. Tuesday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro
Powe, Matilda Roselee: 11 a.m. today, Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home chapel, Jena
Robinson, Luesindy: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Terry, Russell L.: 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Winnfield
Ward, James E.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville

Billy Ray Albritton, 54
DOWNSVILLE-Billy Ray Albritton, a construction superintendent, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial will be at Acree Cemetery, Point, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Vester M. Brock, 91
EPPS-Vester M. Brock, a retired store clerk, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

James Jefferson "Jeff" Burnett III, 48
CHOUDRANT-James Jefferson "Jeff" Burnett III, a computer programmer, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rona B. Free, 85
ARCHIBALD-Rona B. Free, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Archibald First Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Emmett Lee Greer Sr., 79
RAYVILLE-Emmett Lee Greer Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery near Rayville.

Doffie Hearn Lovett, 91
COLUMBIA-Doffie Hearn Lovett, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah United Methodist Church, Calhoun. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Henry W. Mullican, 71
COLUMBIA-Henry W. Mullican, a retired tree surgeon, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Teresa Trichell Rainbolt, 44
BASTROP-Teresa Trichell Rainbolt, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery, Bastrop.

Mattie Virginia Ratcliff, 47
BASTROP-Mattie Virginia Ratcliff, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial was at Macedonia Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Maggie D. Smelley, 87
UNION-Maggie D. Smelley, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Arcadia. Burial will be at Taylor Cemetery near Liberty Hill.

Charles W. Taylor Sr., 82
ARCADIA-Charles W. Taylor Sr., a retired district manager of Louisiana Power & Light, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Arcadia. Burial will be in Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia.



Tuesday, August 11, 1998

Previously announced
Brock, Vester M.
: 10 a.m. today, Epps Baptist Church, Epps.
Burnett, James Jefferson "Jeff" III: 2 p.m. today, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun
Greer, Emmett Lee Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville
Lovett, Doffie Hearn: 10 a.m. today, Beulah United Methodist Church, Calhoun
Rainbolt, Teresa Trichell: 2:30 p.m. today, Golden Home Chapel, Bastrop
Smelley, Maggie D.: 2 p.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Arcadia

Jessie Battle, 85
HOMER - Jessie Battle, a laborer at an ammunition plant, died Thursday. The funeral is at noon today at Center Springs C.M.E.. Burial is at Forest Grove C.M.E. Cemetery under direction of Kings Funeral home, Homer.

Katie C. Brady, 96
WINNSBORO - Katie C. Brady, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro.

Alberta Calhoun, 74
TALLULAH - Alberta Calhoun, a homemaker, died Aug. 5. The funeral is at noon Wednesday at the Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home.

Janice Robinson Coody, 65
WEST MONROE - Janice Robinson Coody, a retired Louisiana State Social Services supervisor, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Waymon Odell Coody, 65
WEST MONROE - Waymon Odell Coody, a retired agronomist and farm manager, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Dalton Curry, 85
OAK GROVE - Dalton Curry, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Michael Nyahay, 86
MONROE - Michael Nyahay, a handyman, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lula Mae Parham, 88
BASTROP - Lula Mae "Palm" Parham, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Tennant Funeral home, in Rayville.

Charles "Chig" Shoudy, 83
WEST MONROE - Charles "Chig" Shoudy, a retired vice-president of Riverwood Inc., died Saturday. The memorial service is at 4 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Arrangements were made by Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Doyle Wayne Starnes, 61
MONROE - Doyle Wayne Starnes , a Golson Gas Company Salesman and retired Air Force, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Lessie Wilson Taylor, 82
CHICAGO, Ill. - Lessie Wilson Taylor, a retired teacher formerly of Grambling, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Thomas 69
JONES - James Thomas, a farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lois M. Vines, 84
WINNSBORO - Lois M. Vines, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro.

James E. Ward, 74
RAYVILLE - James E. Ward, a retired railroad worker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Mount Sinai Cemetery, Waverly. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margaret Wilson, 56
WISNER - Margaret Wilson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Wednesday, August 12, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Calhoun, Alberta:
Noon today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah
Curry, Dalton: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove
Taylor, Lessie Wilson: 1 p.m. Thursday, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham.
Ward, James E.: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.

Jo Nathan Bell, 50
Joe Nathan Bell of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Bobby Ray Brown, 69
GEORGETOWN - Bobby Ray Brown, an automobile mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Zion Baptist Church in Georgetown. Burial is at Zion Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Bros. Inc., Jena.

Justin Buchanan, infant
Justin Buchanan of Monroe, infant son of Banks and Calvin Buchanan of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Emma E. Dandever, 83
HARVEY - Emma E. Dandever formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church near Rayville. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Lillie Horne, 89
Lillie Horne of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Marjorie Davis Kennedy, 82
Marjorie Davis Kennedy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Hasley Memorial Pavilion under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Thomas J. Latham, 67
FERRIDAY - Thomas J. Latham, former band director of Vidalia High School, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until services today at the funeral home.

Lonnie Lenard, 70
PINEVILLE - Lonnie Lenard, formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Michael Nyahay, 86
Michael Nyahay of Monroe, a retired coal miner, died Monday. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Funerals by McFarland chapel, Monroe. Burial will be York PA.

Mack Paillette, 92
WINNSBORO - Mac Paillette, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Providence Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lula Mae Parham, 88
BASTROP - Lula Mae "Palm" Parham, a homemaker, died August 8. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Association Building, Collinston. Burial is at the Congo Cemetery in Oak Ridge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.



Thursday, August 13, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Buchanan, Justin:
1 p.m. today, Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe
Nyahay, Michael: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland Chapel, Monroe
Paillette, Mack: 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro
Parham, Lula Mae "Palm": 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston
Robinson, Betty Asdberry: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Jonesboro
Taylor, Lessie Wilson: 1 p.m. today, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham
Thomas, James: 2 p.m. Friday, Mound Chapel Independent Church, Jones
Williams, Marie: 2 p.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice

Lester Irvin Anderson, 85
BASTROP - Lester Irvin "Catfish" Anderson, a retired welder from International Paper and a commercial fisherman, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Helen Elizabeth Jordan Barthel, 40
RAYVILLE - Helen Elizabeth Jordan Barthel, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

George Nathan Bell, 50
George Nathan Bell of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home.

Janice Robinson Coody, 65
Janice Robinson Coody of West Monroe, a retired state Department of Social Services employee, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. today at the Pisgah Cemetery near Bernice under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Waymon Odell Coody, 65
Waymon Odell Coody of West Monroe, a farm manager, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Gravesides services are at 1 p.m. today at the Epps Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Queen Fletcher, 77
WINNSBORO - Queen Fletcher, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Newton M. Horne Sr., 75
RAYVILLE - Newton M. Horne Sr., a retired postmaster, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Beach Cemetery near Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Marion Lonnie Lenard, 69
PINEVILLE - Marion Lonnie Lenard, formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 -10:30 a.m. Friday at the church under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille S. "Mama Ciel" McVicker, 84
MARION - Lucille S. "Mama Ciel" McVicker, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Marion. Burial is at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Margie Rowell, 76
RUSTON - Margie Rowell, a retired factory assembler, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant, under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Margaret Tatum Terral, 71
DOWNSVILLE - Margaret Tatum Terral, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Henry C. Trull, 83
Henry C. Trull of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.

Emma E. Vandever, 83
HARVEY - Emma E. Vandever formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at10 a.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church near Rayville. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery near Holly Ridge under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Fielding Wiley, 87
WINNFIELD - James Fielding Wiley, a retired state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Graham Cemetery, Nebo, under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesville.



Friday, August 14, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Lenard, Marion Lonnie
: 11 a.m. today, Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe
Parham, Lula Mae "Palm": 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston
Rowell, Margie: 10 a.m. today, Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant
Thomas, James: 2 p.m. today, Mound Chapel Independent Church, Jones

Rev. Glenn Barnard, 49
PINEVILLE - The Rev. Glenn Barnard, formerly of Jonesville, a minister of music, youth and education, and a pastor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Winnfield. Burial is at the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until services Saturday at the funeral home.

Betty Jarboe Barnette, 63
COLUMBIA - Betty Jarboe Barnette, an admitting clerk at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Helen Elizabeth Jordan Barthel, 40
RAYVILLE - Helen Elizabeth Jordan Barthel, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville. Burial is at the Church of the Redeemer Cemetery in Oak Ridge under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Joe Nathan Bell, 50
Joe Bell of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the Powell Street Cemetery in Monroe.

Essie Mae Bolding, 86
FARMERVILLE - Essie Mae Bolding, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Rumph-Owers Funeral Home in Strong, Ark.

Jack Ramsey Canady, 88
EROS - Jack Ramsey Canady, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Salem Cemetery, Eros. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Rozealyer Dillard, 90
Rozealyer Dillard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 7. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Miller Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Lillie Horne, 89
Lillie Horne of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John A.M.E. Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Newton M. Horne Sr., 75
RAYVILLE - Newton M. Horne Sr., a retired U.S. postmaster, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at Beach Cemetery near Holly Ridge.

Rosa Lee Johnson, 82
COLUMBIA - Rosa Lee Johnson, a homemaker, died Aug. 6. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church in Bosco. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.

Mildred F. King, 77
WINNFIELD - Mildred F. King, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Gwen Kinard McKinzie, 81
OAK GROVE - Gwen Kinard McKinzie, a bookkeeper and teacher's aide, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Azzie Roland Jr., 54
MARION - Azzie Roland Jr., a retired police officer, died Aug. 6. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Marion Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Elsie Phillips Smart, 88
JONESVILLE - Elsie Phillips Smart, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Good Road Pentecostal Church in Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Robert Snyder, 56
CLAYTON - Robert Snyder, a carpenter, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rising Sun Baptist Church in Clayton. Burial is at the Clayton Garden of Rest under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.



Saturday, August 15, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Barnard, Glenn Rev.
: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnfield
Canady, Jack Ramsey: 2 p.m. Sunday Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Horne, Lillie: 11 a.m. today, St. John A.M.E. Church, Monroe
Johnson, Rosa Lee: 1 p.m. today, Union Baptist Church, Bosco
King, Mildred F.: 2 p.m. today, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield
Parham, Lula Mae "Palm": 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston
Roland, Azzie Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion
Snyder, Robert: 2 p.m. today, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Clayton

W.O. Chapman, 98
ARCHIBALD - W.O. "Billy" Chapman, a planter and cotton buyer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at Little Creek Cemetery near Alto.

Gladden E. Dean, 72
FARMERVILLE - Gladden E. Dean, a retired postal worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Wards Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville. Burial is at the Taylor-Liberty Hill Cemetery in Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Frances Annette Gilley, 55
BASTROP - Frances Annette Gilley, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Easthaven Church of God, Bastrop. Burial is at the Mer Rouge Cemetery in Mer Rouge under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Darianna D. Harvey, infant
ST. JOSEPH - Darianna D. Harvey, the infant daughter of Darren and Louise Harvey of St. Joseph, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Hugh Hollins, 19
MANGHAM - Hugh Hollins, a laborer, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at the Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial is at the New Hope Cemetery in Lilliville. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Tom Aswell Kirkham, 83
CROWVILLE - Tom Aswell Kirkham, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Riser First National chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville.

Jennie M. Parker, 86
Jennie M. Parker of Monroe, a school teacher, died Wednesday. Graveside services are noon today at Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Lennon Pritchard, 50
PIONEER - Lennon Pritchard, a shipping clerk, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Roberta Marshall, 93
FT. WORTH, Texas - Roberta Marshall, formerly of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Charles Willis Rader, 81
Charles Willis "C.W." Rader, retired from Sears, died Thursday, August 13, 1998 at St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

William David Rainbolt, 55
CHAUVIN - William David Rainbolt, formerly of Bastrop, a carpenter's helper, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Carroll B. Smith, 87
CHOUDRANT - Carroll B. Smith, age 87 died Friday, August 14, 1998 at Arcadia Baptist Retirement Center Following a long illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 1998 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Will be in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, La.

Henry C. Trull, 83
Henry C. Trull of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.

Christopher Printes Waggoner Jr., 56
EROS - Christopher Printes Waggoner Jr., a Riverwood maintenance supervisor, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until services today at the church.

Johnny L. White Sr., 45
FARMERVILLE - Johnny L. White Sr., a welder, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cross Roads Baptist Church near Farmerville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Margaret Ann Wilson, 56
WISNER - Margaret Ann Wilson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial is at South Central Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Sunday, August 16, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Canady, Jack Ramsey
: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Hollins, Hugh: 1 p.m. today, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham

Queen Fletcher, 77
WINNSBORO-Queen Fletcher, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Wilma Elizabeth Stout Hall, 75
EPPS-Wilma Elizabeth Stout Hall, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arthur D. Buck Jones, 68
JONESVILLE-Arthur D. Buck Jones, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Charles Willis "C.W." Rader, 81
Charles Willis Rader of Monroe, a retired Sears employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elizabeth Tullos, 90
HARRISONBURG-Elizabeth Tullos, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Pine Hills Cemetery near Sicily Island.

Patricia A. Wells, 53
ST. FRANCISVILLE-Patricia A. Wells, a homemaker formerly of Farmerville, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Laran Cemetery near Farmerville.



Monday, August 17, 1998
Death notices are received from funeral homes from 4 to 6 p.m. every day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fletcher, Queen
: 11 a.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Wells, Patricia A.: 2 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville

William Barlett, 81
William "Bill" Bartlett of Monroe, a retired chemical engineer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Marjorie E. French, 73
Marjorie E. French of Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Wilma Elizabeth Stout Hall, 75
EPPS-Wilma Elizabeth Stout Hall, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Ruby Faye Hoagland, 42
BRANDENBURG, Ky.-Ruby Faye Hoagland, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Swartz Assembly of God, Swartz. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Aubery Jackson, 66
HOUSTON-Aubery Jackson, a self-employed construction employee, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, St. Maurice.

Ollie Mae Killingsworth, 78
FARMERVILLE-Ollie Mae "Dolly" Killingsworth, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kaye O'Kuma, 86
Kaye O'Kuma of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

David Redden, 58
FARMERVILLE-David Redden, a drilling superintendant, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Sardis Cemetery, Farmerville. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time at Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ezell Tanner Rodgers, 84
LIVINGSTON-Ezell Tanner Rodgers, a homemaker, formerly of Haile, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Irma P. Watson, 75
SICILY ISLAND-Irma P. Watson, a retired greenhouse/nursery owner and operator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.



Tuesday, August 18, 1998

Rhonda Nunn Dye, 49
JONESBORO - Rhonda Nunn Dye, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hodge Baptist Church in Hodge. Burial is at the Salem Methodist Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of Edmonds funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Alma Harrison, 95
TALLULAH - Alma Harrison, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Roosevelt Hoston, 46
RAYVILLE - Roosevelt Hoston, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Lucian S. 'Buddy' James, 73
RAYVILLE - Lucian S. "Buddy" James, a retired dairy farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at the Lone Cherry Cemetery near Mangham. Visitation is from 10 a.m-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until services Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Arthur D. 'Buck' Jones, 68
JONESVILLE - Arthur D. "Buck" Jones, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral was 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church in Jonesville. Burial was at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Frank Milligan, 64
VIDALIA - Frank Milligan, a retired Billups employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the Natchez City Cemetery.

Lennon Pritchard, 50
PIONEER - Lennon Pritchard, a laborer, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Pioneer. Burial is at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph Woodrow Simpson, 83
SHAW - Joseph Woodrow Simpson, U.S. Corp of Engineers, retired, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Dewey Cemetery in New Era. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Tullos, 90
HARRISONBURG - Elizabeth Tullos, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral was Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Burial was at New Pine Hills Cemetery near Sicily Island.

Irma P. Watson, 75
SICILY ISLAND - Irma P. Watson, former owner-manager of Watson's Greenhouses, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Sicily Island. Burial is at the Higland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.



Wednesday, August 19, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
James, Lucian S. "Buddy"
: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.
Simpson, Joseph Woodrow: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday.

Herman Atkins, 62
WINNSBORO - Herman Atkins, a farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Tarty Bell, 91
SPEARSVILLE - Tarty Bell, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Sweet Union Baptist Church in Spearsville. Burial is at the Fellowship Church Cemetery in Spearsville under the direction of Union Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Willie Benton Jr., 43
BASTROP - Willie Benton Jr., a construction painter, died August 12. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Dorothy O'Connor Braud, 87
NEW ORLEANS - Dorothy O'Connor Braud, a retired sales clerk, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 1:30-2:30 today at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Brenda Cameron, 40
GILBERT - Brenda Cameron, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims of Winnsboro.

Edna Mae Fletcher, 88
MONTGOMERY - Edna Mae Fletcher, a homemaker and co owner of a grocery and hardware store, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mars Hill Baptist Church. Burial is at the Mars Hill Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Raymond David Gallien, 77
COLUMBIA - Raymond David Gallien, a retired police officer from Shreveport, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Haven Nursiung Center Chapel. Burial is at the Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

J.R. Holton, 40
START - J.R. "Ricky" Holton, a sand-blasting foreman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville. Burial is at the Start Cemetery in Start. Visitation is from 3:30-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until services Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Eva Nell Montgomery Jackson, 66
BASTROP - Eva Nell Montgomery Jackson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Thursday at the Bonita Road Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.

Richard A. Lee, Sr., 58
URANIA - Richard A. Lee, Sr., a truck driver, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Kaye Okuma, 86
MONROE - Kaye Okuma, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Dr. Joey H. Paul, 54
MONTEREY - Dr. Joey H. Paul, professor of computer science, Copiah Lincoln College, Natchez and adjunct professor at NSU, Jonesville, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey. Burial is at the Paul Family Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Ferriday. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at the church.

Sammy Roy Schooley, Jr., 31
VICKSBURG - Sammy Roy Schooley, Jr. formerly of West Monroe, a welder, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Twin City Memorial Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Susan Snipes Mott, 52
OAK RIDGE - Susan Snipes Mott, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Nita Ann Sonnier, 51
LAFAYETTE - Nita Ann Sonnier, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Weston Baptist Church. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Murrel Spurlock, 80
BEEVILLE, Texas - Murrel Spurlock formerly of Calhoun, a retired Civil Service employee, died Sunday. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church. Burial is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Galloway & Sons, Inc., Beeville, Texas.

Grady Derward Walker, 84
Grady Derward Walker of West Monroe, a custodian, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Garden. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.



Thursday, August 20, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fletcher, Edna Mae
: 3:30 p.m. today, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Mars Hill
Holton, J.R. "Ricky": 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Jackson, Eva Nell: 3 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop
Paul, Joey H. Dr.: 10 a.m. today, Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey
Schooley, Sammy Roy Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe

Kenneth Chapman, 38
CROWVILLE - Kenneth "Kenny Boy" Chapman, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Lamar Baptist Church near Delhi. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Mable Gaines, 92
Mable Gaines of Monroe, a domestic worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leon Craig Gilley, 43
MANGHAM - Leon Craig Gilley, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Bethlehem Baptist Church near Mangham. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rena Gilley, 35 disabled
DELHI - Rena "Suzie" Gilley died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until services today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Morris Joshua Jr., 65
Morris Joshua Jr. of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Berean Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at the Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe under direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.

Richard A. Lee Sr., 58
URANIA - Richard A. Lee Sr., a truck drive for P & O Falco Inc., died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Urania. Burial is at the Beech Creek Cemetery near Winnfield under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation is at the church until time of services.

Roberta Marshall, 93
FORT WORTH, Texas - Roberta Marshall, a homemaker formerly of Tallulah, died Aug. 12. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at the St. Paul Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

J.C. 'Mudball' McKinley, 78
J.C. "Mudball" McKinley of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Wilhite Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-Noon today at the funeral home.

Annie McMullen, 74
Annie McMullen of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alva Cled Miller, 76
DOWNSVILLE - Alva Cled Miller, a research horticulturist, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Farmerville Church of Christ. Burial is at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Susan Snipes Mott, 52
OAK RIDGE - Susan Snipes Mott, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Oak Ridge Methodist Church. Burial is at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Viola Upchurch, 91
JONESBORO - Viola Upchurch, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Full Gospel Christian Center in Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 2 p.m. today at the center.



Friday, August 21, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gaines, Mable
: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe
Joshua, Morris Jr.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe
Lee, Richard A. Sr.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Urania
Upchurch, Viola: 2 p.m. today, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro

Willie Benton Jr., 43
HOUSTON - Willie Benton Jr. formerly of Bastrop, a painter, died Aug. 12. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at the Trousel cq Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Arthur Boschan, 95
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI - Arthur Boschan formerly of Monroe, owner-founder-chairman-C.E.O. of Adams Industries, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, Inc., Southfield, Mich. Burial is at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Mich.

Brenda Cameron, 40
GILBERT - Brenda Cameron, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at the Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Dave Carradine Jr., 80
Dave Carradine Jr., a retired oil mill worker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home and the wake is from 7-8 p.m. today at the church.

Sharon Causey, 53
BATON ROUGE - Sharon Causey, a retired cafeteria worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Shady Grove Pentecostal Church, Nebo. Burial is at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Rhinehart under the direction of Hixson Bros., Inc., Jena.

Eddie Frances Monk Connor, 69
JONESBORO - Eddie Frances Monk Connor, a bookkeeper, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Lamy Lane.

Charles Cooper Jr., 42
Charles Cooper Jr., a maintenance operator, died Aug. 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. The wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel.

Esaw Gaines, 82
TALLULAH - Esaw Gaines, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Alma Gaunt, 84
TALLULAH - Alma Gaunt, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Travel Rest Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at the Mound Project Cemetery, Mound, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ezra Griffin, 90
RUSTON - Ezra Griffin, a Union Pacific Railroad employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.

Alma Harrison, 87
TALLULAH - Alma Harrison, a homemaker, died August 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Jon A. Hartwell, 53
DUBACH - Jon A. Hartwell, a machinist, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Roosevelt Hayes, 73
TALLULAH - Roosevelt Hayes, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Nettie M. Hines, 79
WINNFIELD - Nettie M. Hines, a homemaker, died Aug. 14. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Roosevelt Hoston, 46
RAYVILLE - Roosevelt Hoston, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Grove # 1 Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lenolia King, 61
TALLULAH - Lenolia King, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Joseph Clyde Lisenby, 86
Joseph Clyde Lisenby of West Monroe, retired from LP&L, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Donna Sue Mackens, 35
Donna Sue Mackens of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Lapine Assembly of God. Burial is at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation started 11 a.m. Thursday and will continue until services today at the church.

Hansford Maxwell, 80
JONESBORO - Hansford Maxwell, a retired service station attendant, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Old Bethel Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Annie E. McMullen, 73
Annie E. McMullen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Myreisha Norman, 2 mos.
Myreisha Norman of Monroe died Aug. 13. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Gilbert Shephard, 73
DUBBERLY - Gilbert Shephard, a farmer, died August 15. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Heflin. Burial is at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Minden. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Alma Olivia Steele, 93
Alma Olivia Steele of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home chapel.

Warren B. Thomas Sr., 86
WINNSBORO - Warren B. "W.B." Thomas Sr., a carpenter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Lavelle Traylor Sr., 94
SPEARSVILLE - Lavelle Traylor Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Spearsville. Burial is at the Providence Cemetery, Lisbon, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Herbie R. Wilhite, 82
Herbie R. "Red" Wilhite of West Monroe, former president of Tapping Service Company, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Dorothy Ann Williams, 68
Dorothy Ann Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Aug. 16. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Orange Hill Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at the Adile Cemetery in Alton. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Inc. in Monroe.



Saturday, August 22, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Benton, Willie Jr.
: 2 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop
Cameron, Brenda: 1 p.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
Carradine, Dave Jr.: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe
Cooper, Charles Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe
Gaunt, Alma: 11 a.m. today, Travel Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah
Harrison, Alma: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah
Hartwell, Jon A.: 10 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach
Hines, Nettie M.: 2 p.m. today, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield
Hoston, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove # 1 Baptist Church, Rayville
Joshua, Morris Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe
Maxwell, Hansford: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
McMullen, Annie E.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Norman, Myreisha: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe
Shephard, Gilbert: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Heflin
Thomas, Warren B. "W.B.": 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Traylor, Lavelle Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville
Williams, Dorothy Ann: 1 p.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville

Ida Netherland Brown, 82
JONESVILLE - Ida Netherland Brown, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church near Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation began at 5 p.m. Friday and will continue until the time of services today.

Edgar Junior Cagle, 54
COLUMBIA - Edgar Junior Cagle, a tugboat captain, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Sunday at the Riser and Son Funeral Home Inc. chapel in Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home.

J.W. Fox, 78
J.W. Fox of West Monroe, United States Air Force retired, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Lena Bearden Cole Futch, 90
Lena Bearden Cole Futch of West Monroe, a nurse, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at the South ParkWay Worship Center, Ruston. Burial is at Sardis Cemetery near Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Ezra Griffin, 90
Ezra Griffin of Monroe, a railroad baggage clerk and freight handler, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.

Essie Lee King, 62
Essie Lee King of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home.

Alvis Jack McBee, 83
Alvis Jack McBee of Monroe, a retired Montgomery Ward store manager, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Beatrice L. Smith, 81
JIGGER - Beatrice L. Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Turkey Creek Baptist Church near Gilbert. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral home in Winnsboro.

Clora Smith, 68
JENA - Clora Smith, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Hixson Bros. Inc. of Jena. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery of Jena.

Eugenia C. Smolinski, 81
RUSTON - Eugenia C. Smolinski, a retired assistant director of Placement at Louisiana Tech University, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Wilver Maree Washington, 88
Wilver Maree Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Daisy Gray Whitaker, 89
Daisy Gray Whitaker of West Monroe, a retired secretary from Claiborne Elementary School, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Nannette H. Williams, 72
METAIRIE - Nannette H. Williams, formerly of Oak Grove, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove.



Sunday, August 23, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cagle, Edgar Junior
: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Fox, J.W.: 2 p.m. today, Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun
Futch, Lena Bearden Cole: 10 a.m. Monday, South ParkWay Worship Center, Ruston
Griffin, Ezra: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe
King, Essie Lee: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Washington, Wilver Maree: 1 p.m. Monday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe
Williams, Nannette H.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.

Moses Bayles Jr., 75
RUSTON-Moses Bayles Jr., a shoe repairman, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bertha Fomby, 99
ALEXANDRIA-Bertha Fomby, a homemaker, formerly of Bernice, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Juanita Richard, 71
COLUMBIA-Juanita Richard, a retired librarian with Caldwell Parish Schools, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Eugenia C. Smolinski, 81Z
RUSTON-Eugenia C. Smolinski, a retired assistant director of placement at Louisiana Tech University, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pines Memorial Gardens, Ruston.

Charles W. Tritschler, 64
Charles W. Tritschler, a retired petroleum geologist, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Wilver Washington, 88
Wilver Washington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.



Monday, August 24, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bayles Jr., Moses
: 2 p.m. today, Concord Cemetery, Marion
Futch, Lena Bearden Cole: 10 a.m. today, South Park Way Worship Center, Ruston
Griffin, Ezra: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe
King, Essie Lee: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Smolinski, Eugenia C.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Washington, Wilver: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe

Leslie Carnahan, 76
OAK GROVE - Leslie Carnahan, a retired mill worker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation will be until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Robert "Bobby" Dye, 67
MANGHAM - Robert "Bobby" Dye, a retired painter, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Bertha Lee Tabor Fomby, 99
ALEXANDRIA - Bertha Lee Tabor Fomby, a homemaker, formerly of Bernice, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church, near Bernice. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Rachel Jones Grant, 66
GRAYSON - Rachel Jones Grant, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Little Star Cemetery, Holum.

Claudia C. Martien, 52
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Claudia C. Martien, an insurance agent, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Alvis McBee, 83
Alvis "Jack" McBee of Monroe, a retired Montgomery Wards manager, died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Stanley C. Merrill, 74
EVA - Stanley C. Merrill, a retired Petrolane employee, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Eva Church of God, Eva. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Billy H. Orten, 68
CONWAY - Billy H. Orten, a minister, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Conway Church of Christ, Conway. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville and from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Conway Cemetery, Conway.

Mark E. Prisoc, 30
ROCKY BRANCH - Mark E. Prisocdisabled died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Phillip Washington, 85
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Phillip Washington, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at East Carroll Baptist Center, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

George Riddell Wise, 76
LAKE PROVIDENCE - George Riddell Wise, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Visitation will be until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.



Tuesday, August 25, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carnahan, Leslie
: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove
Grant, Rachel Jones: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home Chapel, Columbia
Griffin, Ezra: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe
King, Essie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Merrill, Stanley C.: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God, Eva
Orten, Billy H.: 10 a.m. today, Conway Church of Christ, Conway
Washington, Phillip: 12:30 p.m. today, East Carroll Baptist Center, Lake Providence
Wise, George Riddell: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Lake Providence

Lillian Louvera Huckaby Ables, 92
JONESBORO - Lillian Louvera Huckaby Ables, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the North Hodge Assembly of God Church, North Hodge. Burial is at Little hope Cemetery near Castor under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church.

Johnnie Bowser, 68
TALLULAH - Johnny Bowser, a retired sawmiller, died Friday. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Margie R. Cooksey, 65
OAK RIDGE - Margie R. Cooksey, a homemaker, died August 22. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Helen Dryden, 96
CHESTNUT - Helen Dryden, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Goldonna Cemetery. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Esaw Gaines, 82
TALLULAH - Esaw Gaines, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Roosevelt Hayes, 73
TALLULAH - Roosevelt Hayes, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Cellar Baptist Church in Fortune Fork. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Artis L. Henson, 45
OAK GROVE - Artis L. Henson, a farmer, died August 21. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mable Jackson, 87
TALLULAH - Mable Jackson, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the new Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the new Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Lenolia Thompson King, 61
TALLULAH - Lenolia Thompson King, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at The Saint John Baptist Church, Glenmary. Burial is at the Glenmary Cemetery, Glenmary. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and a wake is from 6 p.m.-7p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Reginald G. Kitchens, 49
START - Reginald G. "Reggie" Kitchens, co-owner of Professional Pharmacy Services, Inc., died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

William Lyons, 35
LAKE PROVIDENCE - William Lyons, a chef, died August 20. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at the Way-A-Way Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Juanita Ball Richard, 71
COLUMBIA - Juanita Ball Richard, a retired high school teacher and librarian, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home Chapel in Columbia. Burial is at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.

Johnny Sanders, 86
OAK GROVE - Johnny Sanders, a retired farmer and school bus driver, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Willie Smith, 91
MONROE - Willie Smith, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Fannette Jackson Stone, 90
Fannette Jackson Stone of West Monroe, a cosmetic sales person, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Lynn C. Tarver, 50
MONROE - Lynn C. Tarver, a disabled veteran, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Joseph William Thomas, 77
BOSSIER CITY - Joseph William Thomas, a finishing room employee at the paper mill, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery in Castor. Visitation is from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church.

Charles William Tritschler, 64
MONROE - Charles William Tritschler, a petroleum geologist, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Cathesia Webb, 2 mother backed over her daughterin the car and killed her.
OAK GROVE - Cathesia Webb, daughter of Alberta Webb and Gabriel Butler, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Oak Grove.



Wednesday, August 26, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ables, Lillian Louvera Huckaby
: 10 a.m. today, North Hodge Assemble of God Church
Bowser, Johnnie: 11 a.m. Friday, chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah
Gaines, Esaw: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
Hayes, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Cellar Baptist Church, Fortune Fork
Jackson, Mable: 1 p.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah
King, Lenolia Thompson: 1 p.m. Friday, Saint John Baptist Church, Glenmary
Lyons, William: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Thomas, Joseph William: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro

William Eugene Fuller, 57
VICKSBURG - William Eugene Fuller, a machinist, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.

Opal Holley Gentry, 67
BASTROP - Opal Holley Gentry, owner of Gentry's Junior and Miss Wear, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.

Elton Jones, 64
Elton Jones of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Dean Baptist Church. Burial is at the Dean Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 2 p.m. Thursday until services at the church.

Mark Prisoc, 30 disabled
ROCKY BRANCH - Mark Prisoc of Rocky Branch died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Rocky Branch Assembly of God. Burial is at the Luna Assembly of God Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Martha Verdell Smith, 85
BASTROP - Martha Verdell Smith, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Antioch Church Cemetery in Hamburg, Ark., under the direction of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Lynn C. Tarver, 50
Lynn C. Tarver of Monroe, a disabled veteran, died Sunday. Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Mars Hill Cemetery near Winnfield under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.



Thursday, August 27, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bowser, Johnnie
: 11 a.m. Friday, chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah
Hayes, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Cellar Baptist Church, Fortune Fork
Jones, Elton: 2 p.m. Friday, Dean Baptist Church, Dean
King, Lenolia Thompson: 1 p.m. Friday, Saint John Baptist Church, Glenmary
Lyons, William: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence

Margie R. Cooksey, 65
OAK RIDGE-Margie R. Cooksey, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Opal June M. Cousins, 73
HODGE-Opal June Morgan Cousins, a clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

William Fuller, 55
VICKSBURG, Miss. -William Eugene "Billy" Fuller, a machinist formerly of Darnell, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Donald Ray Graham, 52
Donald Ray "Donnie" Graham of Monroe, a Georgia Pacific finisher formerly of Crossett, Ark., died Wednesday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Artis L. Henson, 45
OAK GROVE-Artis L. Henson, a farmer, died Aug. 21. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Russell Keith, 74
RAYVILLE-Russell Keith, a retired lumber yard owner, died Monday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Sunshine Kendall, 66
Sunshine Kendall of West Monroe, a secretary, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leonard R. Merten, 92
Leonard R. Merten of Monroe, a retired civil engineer, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at a later date, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Leona Washam Mixon, 96
BONITA-Leona Washam Mixon, a retired salesclerk, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Bonita Baptist Church, Bonita. Burial will be at Zachary Cemetery, Jones, under direction of Golden's Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Stephen James Spikes, 81
Stephen James Spikes of Monroe, a logger, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fannette J. Stone, 90
Fannette Jackson Stone of West Monroe, a retired salesperson, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lillie Toins, 67
BASTROP-Lillie Toins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Friday, August 28, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bowser, Johnnie
: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland Chapel, Tallulah
Cooksey, Margie R.: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
Hayes, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Cellar Baptist Church, Fortune Fork
Henson, Artis L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.
King, Lenolia Thompson: 1 p.m. today, Saint John Baptist Church, Glenmary
Lyons, William: 1:30 Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.

Ernestelle K. Bender, 91
LAKE ST. JOHN - Ernestelle K. Bender, a homemaker, died Thrusday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is at the Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Buford, 78
DELHI - Mary Buford, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Dempsey Cloman, 86
COLUMBIA - Dempsey Cloman, a farmer, died Aug. 21. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hopewell Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe

John D. Edwards, 72
John D. Edwards of West Monroe, owner/operator of a janitorial service, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth Green, 72
WINNSBORO - Ruth Green, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Cemetery in Gilbert under direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel.

Harriet W. Hall, 83
HODGE - Harriet W. Hall, a teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery in Bangor, Maine. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Brenda Arlene Hausgen, 55
JONESBORO - Brenda Arlene Hausgen, a certified nurse aid, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Starhope Cemetery, Elsberry, Mo., under direction of Edmonds Funeral Home , Jonesboro.

John Wess Ivory, 85
FARMERVILLE - John Wess Ivory, a laborer, died Friday. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. today at Union Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at the Zion Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.

Demetrius Montrez Minneweather, 12
MONROE - Demetrius Montrez Minneweather, a student at Ouachita Parish Junior High School, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Rosa Lee Neal, 84
Rosa Lee Neal of Monroe, a teacher's aide, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe. Burial is at Ballard Cemetery, Monroe.

Faye Lincecum Q uaid, 55
GEORGETOWN - Faye Lincecum Quaid, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Georgetown United Pentecostal Church, Georgetown. Burial is at Lincecum Cemetery, Georgetown, under direction of Hixson Bros., Inc., Jena.

Willie M. Radford, 77
WINNFIELD - Willie M. Radford, a homemaker, died Aug. 21. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Johnnie Sanders, 86
KILBOURNE - Johnnie Sanders, a retired farmer and school bus driver, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church in Kilbourne. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Willie B. Smith, 96
MONROE - Willie B. Smith, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe

Stephen James Spikes Sr., 81
MONROE - Stephen James Spikes Sr., a retired sawmill employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe.

James Raydell Tims Sr., 46
GEORGETOWN - James Raydell Tims Sr., a logger, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Old Ramar Cemetery, Ashland.

Glorie Love Taylor, 59
HOMER - Glorie Love Taylor, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Homer. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Inc., Homer.

Margaret Elaine Wade, 61
Margaret Elaine Wade of West Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pine Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe.



Saturday, August 29, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bender, Ernestelle K.
: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday
Cloman, Dempsey: 11 a.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Columbia
Cooksey, Margie R.: 1 p.m. today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
Green, Ruth: 1 p.m. today, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Hall, Harriet W.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro
Hayes, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. today, Mount Cellar Baptist Church, Fortune Fork
Henson, Artis L.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer
Lyons, William: 1:30 today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge
Radford, Willie M.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield
Smith, Willie B.: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe
Spikes, Stephen Sr.: 1 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe
Taylor, Glorie Love: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Homer
Wade, Margaret Elaine: 11 a.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe

Oscar Wise Creech, 94
OAK GROVE - Oscar Wise Creech, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

John D. Edwards, 72
John D. Edwards of West Monroe, retired from a janitorial service, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Garden under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Lillian E. Housey, 87
Lillian E. Housey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the Calhoun Church of Christ. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Dorothy Humphrey, 82
RUSTON - Dorothy Humphrey, a retired Grambling State University professor, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at the New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial is at Grambling Memorial Cemetery, Grambling, under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Aubrey Lebrun, 68
Aubrey Lebrun of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel on Lamy Lane. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until time of services today Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Hilda Raye Payne, 65
STERLINGTON - Hilda Raye Payne, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Forest Baptist Church, Forest. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Johnnie Sanders, 86
KILBOURNE - Johnnie Sanders, a retired farmer and school bus driver, died Monday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Dorothy Yates Smith, 70
RUSTON - Dorothy Yates Smith, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Pines Memorial Garden, Ruston. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Lillie Toins, 67
CHICAGO - Lillie Toins, a sales person formerly of Bastrop, died Aug. 25. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Lightwood Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Sunday, August 30, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Humphrey, Dorothy
: 2 p.m. Monday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling
Sanders, Johnnie: 11 a.m. today, Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne
Spikes, Stephen Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Smith, Dorothy Yates: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston

Ethel Viola Keen Coleman, 76
RAYVILLE - Ethel Viola Coleman, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville. Visitation will be from 8:30 -9:30 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.

Henry Fobbs, 90
WINNFIELD - Henry Fobbs, a sawmill employee, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Atlanta. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

John Edward Frith, 60
ALEXANDRIA - John Edward Frith, a retired truck driver, formerly of Northeast Louisiana, he lived all over this area died Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Rush Funeral Home chapel, Pineville. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Eros.

Norman M. Hardie, 84
JONESVILLE - Norman M. Hardie, a retired oil field worker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Youngs Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Michael L. Harris, 42
WINNFIELD - Michael L. Harris, a plywood plant employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.

Tressie V. Hurley, 76
OAK GROVE - Tressie V. Hurley, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove City Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Audrey Taylor, 83
OAK GROVE - Audrey Taylor, a retired restaurant owner, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove City Cemetery, Oak Grove.



Monday, August 31, 1998

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Coleman, Ethel Viola
: 10 a.m. today, Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville
Humphrey, Dorothy: 2 p.m. today, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling

Vernon Bradley, 81
BASTROP - Vernon Bradley, a U.S. Army retiree, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Arelia Breed, 74
FARMERVILLE - Arelia "Shorty" Breed, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church, near Bernice. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Roy G. Greer, 83
RAYVILLE - Roy G. Greer, a retired farmer and bus driver, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church in Rayville. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Norman M. Hardie, 84
JONESVILLE -Norman M. Hardie, a self-employed oil field industry worker, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Wallace Road Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at McFarland Cemetery, Jonesville, under the direction of Youngs Funeral Home, Jonesville.

John Marvin Long, 76
FARMERVILLE - John Marvin Long, a retired auto mechanic, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Holmesville Cemetery, near Downsville.

Bura Fulton Oglesbee, 85
Bura Fulton Oglesbee of West Monroe, a retired security officer, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Bethany Cemetery, near Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Loy Winston Scarborough, 76
Loy Winston Scarborough of West Monroe, a retired former public works director for the city of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.