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

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

MRS. ARVELLA CORNELIA McCOY DUNCAN BROWN
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Arvella Cornelia McCoy was born March 20, 1940 to John McCoy and Hazel Ellis McCoy in Monroe, Louisiana- She was lovingly called "T" Vella by her nieces and nephews, and "Vella" by her friends. At an early age she united with the First Baptist Church and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. P.C. Keals. She attended elementary school at Monroe Colored High and was a 1957 graduate of Carroll High School. At the age of thirteen, Arvella began her musical career as pianist for the Sunday school and Baptist Training Union of First Baptist Church and continued to assist with the music for more than twenty years. She also served as musician for several churches in Monroe and the surrounding areas.
Upon graduation from high school, Arvella matriculated at Southern University for three years and graduated from Grambling College.
She received a 8.5. Degree in Music Education, the Master of Music Education plus thirty hours above the master's degree from Northeast Louisiana University and thirty additional hours in the "PJPS" program. On January 4, 1970, she was united in marriage to Leo Franklin Duncan.
Her teaching career included Lincoln, Richland, and Ouachita parishes, and in 1986 she retired from the Ouachita Parish School System after twenty-one years of teaching experience. Alter retirement she opened her music studio and taught many students piano and voice..
Arvella was a woman who believed in doing the will of God rather than man, and denied herself for her family, friends, and anyone she felt was in need. What she believed, she believed with all of her bean, mind and soul - and part of that was "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and "Cast thy bread upon the waters and in a few days it will return unto you." Arvella lived to see many of her good deeds returned. Arvella meant so much to so many people. She was a member of the National Association of University Women, United Methodist Women, musician for Church Women United, The United Methodist Women Organization. The Willing Workers Mission Circles and The Barker-Palmer Mission Circle, She was musician for St. James United Methodist Church for twenty-four years.
On March 5, 1999, she was united in marriage to Ernest Cleotha Brown.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Brownfield Ellis; her mother, Mrs. Hazel Ellis McCoy; two brothers, Henry Lee McCoy and Howard Alan Ellis; one sister. Martha Ann Harden; two aunts, Willie Ellis Anderson and Sarah Frances Berry; one uncle, Dave L. Ellis; and one nephew, Reginald E, Kelson.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving husband, Ernest C. Brown; a sister, Dr. Sarah Louise Abakwue; three nieces; Syntyche G. Jones, Sarah G. Williams, and Arvella LaShea Harden; a nephew, Joe N. Harden; two great nephews; one great niece; a devoted cousin, Joyce Clark Johnson; and many other cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday January 2, 2006 at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. A.J. Mansfield, Pastor officiating.

JOHN MICHAEL HART
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
J. Michael Hart, 57, attorney passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church West Monroe with Dr. David Uth and Rev. Scotty Sanders officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 until time of the service at the church. Mike was born in Monroe on March 21, 1948 and spent most of his life here. He graduated from Louisiana Tech and LSU Law School and successfully practiced law for over thirty years in Monroe. During that time, Mike's greatest fulfillment came from the fact that his clients became his friends. The outpouring of love and support from these many friends was a great comfort to him and his family during his illness.
An avid outdoorsman, Mike instilled a love of the outdoors and its offerings in his family. He found great comfort and spirituality in nature and blessed many with that same peace.
Mike is survived by his wife and best friend, Linda, by his children Michael and Megan Hart of San Marcos, Texas and Molly and Steve Keene of Carrollton, Texas. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Savage Hart, brothers Gary Hart and wife Jan of Tucson, Arizona and Mark Hart and wife Margaret of Danville, California, sister Mary Ann Dade and husband Steve of Bastrop, Louisiana, and several nieces and nephews. He also became a special part of Linda's family and became a beloved part of the "Dixon clan." He also leaves his special family, Sharon Marchman and husband David, Merrell Ingram, and a very special grandchild, Michael Marchman.
The family wants to offer heartfelt thanks to all those who have blessed us during this time. We especially thank his great friends, Robert Bridewell, Stanley Palowsky, and Dr. Rahn Sherman who provided him with so much comfort and love: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." A special thanks goes to Dr. Gary Jones and to Dr. Anil Nanda, whose great compassion and care will never be forgotten, and to Shannon, Ami, and Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Foundation, St. Jude's Hospital, MedCamp, or a charity of your choice.

MR. ROBERT B. MARTIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Mr. Robert B. Martin, 66, of West Monroe, LA, will be held on Monday, January 2nd, 2006, at 1:00PM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Martin was born February 13th, 1939, in Dothan, AL, and passed away on Thursday, December 29th, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
A retired food broker in the grocery distribution industry, Mr. Martin was a member of the Magnolia Masonic Lodge in Blakely, GA, and was of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Wanda Martin; his daughter, Dee Dee (Randal) Mize of Copperas Cove, TX; his son, Brett (Diane Allen) Martin of Downsville; two grandsons, Mason Tyler and Joshua Alan Mize, both of Copperas Cove, TX; his sister, Berriene Martin of Rye, CO; his sister-in-law, Dynva Martin of Cedar Springs, GA; and three nieces and a nephew.
A gathering of family and friends of Mr. Martin will be held from 11:00AM until service time on Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mr. William Larry Simpson
Baton Rouge, LA
Funeral services for Mr. William Larry Simpson, of Denham Springs, formerly of Monroe, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2006, in Baton Rouge, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe, with graveside services being held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Mr. Simpson was born December 19, 1945, in Monroe, Louisiana. He passed away December 31, 2005, at his residence.
He is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Sally Wing Simpson, formerly of Monroe; three sons and daughters-in-law: Bill and Natalie Simpson, Matthew and Kim Simpson, Brian and Amanda Simpson, of Baton Rouge; granddaughters, Madison, Caroline, and Morgan; parents, Bill and Marie Simpson, of Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Norman Fortenberry, of Shreveport, and beloved cat, Token.
He is preceded in death by an infant son, Jonathan, and brother, Clifford.
Larry was a Senior Piping Designer with Spectrum Engineering in Denham Springs. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, talented woodworker, and loyal LSU fan. He was devoted to his family, and was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Doris Jonson Flournoy, 81
WINNSBORO — Doris Jonson Flournoy, a retired musician formerly of Alexandria, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Pineville.

Seth Colby Lowery, 21
Seth Colby Lowery of Sterlington, a roustabout, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Daisy Reinbold, 68
JONESVILLE — Daisy Reinbold, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Walter Sullivan, 78
WINNSBORO — Walter Sullivan, a plumber, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until time for services. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Arvella McCoy Duncan: 11 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Henry: 1 p.m. today, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Evans, Christian Michael: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hunt, Gussie Lee: 1 p.m. Monday, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Martin, Robert B.: 1 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Morris, Virginia L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Staten, Telia B.: 11 a.m. Monday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Jan. 6, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Yee, Young Poe: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

DAVID H. BELL III
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for David H. Bell III, 80, of Delhi will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, January 3, 2005 at the St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville with The Rev. William Baldridge and Rev. Paul Lipe officiating.
Burial will be in the Old City Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
The family will receive friends at Mr. Bell's residence Fair Oaks, 148 Greenwood Place, Delhi, LA from 4:00-6:00 PM Monday.
Mr. Bell was retired from the US Dept. of Agriculture serving as a Federal Investigator. He was in the US Navy during WW II serving in the Pacific and receiving a Presidential Citation while aboard the submarine USS Silversides.
He was preceded in death by his parents David H. Bell Jr. and Ruth Priestley Bell.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Hester Bell of Delhi; a daughter Cathey Bell of Covington, LA; a son David H. Bell, IV and wife Shannon of Vicksburg, MS and two granddaughters, Jordan Bell and Caitlin Bell of Vicksburg, MS.
Mr. Bell was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church and served on the Vestry.
He attended the University of The South, Sewanee and graduated from Louisiana Tech University.
He was very proud of his Southern heritage and his service to his country. He loved his family and friends. He was proud of his efforts to establish & maintain the North Louisiana War Veterans Home in Monroe. He did as much as he could for as many as he could for as long as he could.
Pallbearers will be Huey O'Neal, Milt Lang, Bruce McEacharn, Billy Cutler, Frank E. Maxwell and Jimmy Hopson.
To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

JACK VERNON COLLINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Jack Vernon Collins, 77, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Rev. Larry Stafford, Rev. Terry Love, and Rev. Stuart Toms will officiate. Interment will be in Ford Cemetery, Newton, TX, at 4:00 PM, Tuesday under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
"Cactus" Jack, a member First United Methodist Church of Monroe, was born May 13, 1928, in Breckenridge, TX, and died December 31, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Gladewater High School in Gladewater, TX, and was inducted into the Gladewater Hall of Fame in 2003. He received his Doctorate from McNeese State College in 1969. He was Dean of Men at NLSC from 1960 until 1968, Director of Student Teaching at NLU from 1973 until 1983 and retired from NLU in 1985. He was a member of the ULM Booster Club for over thirty years and president in 1987 when the Indians won the IAA Football National Championship. He received the Knight Commander Accolade from Kappa Alpha's National Organization and was KA faculty advisor for twenty years at the university. He was a very active member of Bayou Desiard Country Club for over twenty-five years and was a member of the Senior Men's Golf Association.
He is survived by his wife, Violet Venable Kulcke Collins of Monroe; sons, John Cameron Collins of Houston, TX and Steven Miller Collins of Monroe; daughter, Ann Collins of Monroe; step-children, Eric Kulcke of Brusly, LA and Kyle Kulcke of Lake Charles, LA; sister, Jo Frances Hudec of San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews and one special nephew, Joe M. Hudec.
Pallbearers will be Paul Hobgood, Bob Cooper, Ray Newman, Lanny Johnson, Keith Prince, and Mike Vining. Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Bayou Desiard Golf Group.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Jack V. Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund at ULM, c/o ULM Foundation Office, Monroe, LA, or to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201.

CINDY E. FALLIN
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Cindy E. Fallin, 40, of Delhi will be held at 2:00PM Monday, January 2, 2006 at the Delhi Presbyterian Church. Rev. Paul Lipe will officiate.
Interment will be in the Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mrs. Fallin died Sunday, January 01, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
She was a graduate of Delhi High School and was Office Manager for Prisock Management Consulting Firm in Delhi and a member of the Delhi Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Grady Kelley and Marvin Eldridge.
She is survived by her husband David Fallin; a son Dusty Fallin; her mother Beth Prisock and her husband Jesse; her father Lawrence Eldridge and wife Gloria; a brother Jay Eldridge and his wife Debbie all of Delhi; maternal grandmother Zora Kelley of Delhi and paternal grandmother Beatrice Prestridge of Monroe and five nieces and nephews, Brad Eldridge, Kelli Eldridge, B. J. Fallin, Amy Williams and Brandy Parker.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Fallin, Thomas Monroe, Charles Carr, Tommy Carr, Ryan Alford and Cory Alford.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Mack & Joy Alford Benefit Fund which has been established at the Guaranty Bank & Trust Co.
Cindy was an eight year Cancer survivor and was very appreciative of all the love and support which was given to her by her many friends and community supporters during this time.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. ANNIE PERRY GORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Perry Gore, 81, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00AM on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Ray Adcock officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Gore was born March 2nd, 1924, in Caldwell Parish, LA, and passed away Saturday, December 31st, 2005, in West Monroe.
A homemaker and devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Gore was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church and loved gospel music. Mrs. Gore was a dedicated Christian and has gone on to be with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Jeff Perry and Tom Walters, and by three sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Johnnie Gore of West Monroe; her two sons and their wives, Monte and Leigh Perry of Federal Way, WA, and Ronnie and Clara Perry of St. Roberts, MO; her sister, Mary Smith of Kilgore, TX; her brother, Amos Stamper of Sarepta, LA; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverview Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00PM on Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

SETH COLBY LOWERY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Seth Colby Lowery, 21, of Sterlington, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, Forsythe Church of Christ in Monroe. Brother Jason Barnard will officiate. Interment will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery.
Seth was born January 26, 1984, in West Monroe, LA and died December 31, 2005, in an automobile accident near Monroe, LA. He was a member of Crossroads Church of Christ, Ironbridge Hunting Club, and Morehouse Fox Hunters Association. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and riding his four-wheeler. He was preceded in death by his brother, Travis Lowery.
He is survived by his parents, Dale and Joyce Lowery; brother, Shannon Lowery and wife Kelly; sister, Linzi Lowery; nephew, Trevor Lowery; grandparents, J.T. and Maudine Lowery and Ouida Sugg; aunts and uncles, Judy and Richard Foy, Ronny and Pam Lowery, J.D. Lowery, Donald Sugg, Richard and Elsie Sugg; and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers will be Casey Hollis, Jimmy Road, Jeremy Foy, Ronny Lowery, Till Sugg, and Ricky Sugg. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Lambert and Billy Wilson;.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

HELEN AMANDA TATE OLIPHANT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Helen Amanda Tate Oliphant, 18, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Rev. David Mayo will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Amanda was born July 26, 1987, in Farmerville, LA and died December 30, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
Survivors include her husband: Cody Joseph Oliphant; son: Cody Austin Oliphant; mother: Rebecca Nell Tate; father: Herbert H. Tate; brothers: Calvin H. Pipes, David W. Pipes, Mark E. Pipes, Robert A. Pipes, and Michael Y. Pipes; grandparents: Sherman and Nellouise Martin; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Vikki Lynn and Larry Charles Oliphant; and numerous aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Emmett Streeter, James Johnston, Jimmy Reeves, Gabe McCurdy, Christopher Pipes, and William Blazier. Honorary pallbearers will Mike Pipes and Charlie Hart. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2006, at Bethel Pentecostal Church.

Carolyn Sue Brown, 57
DODSON — Carolyn Sue Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Walnut Ridge Cemetery near Quitman.

Willie 'Buddy' Hackney, 74
HARRISONBURG — Willie "Buddy" Hackney died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

John Michael Hart, 57
John Michael Hart, a lawyer, died Dec. 27. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Tuesday until time of service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Novie F. Hightower, 82
BASTROP — Novie Freeland Hightower, a cafeteria worker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Bastrop.

Winfred S. Johnson, 81
JONESBORO — Winfred Sherman Johnson, a retired butcher, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home. Burial is in Ebenezer Cemetery near Jonesboro.

Symotris Long, 24
TALLULAH — Symotris Long died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alice F. Mallard, 66
LONGVIEW, Texas — Alice F. Mallard, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert B. Martin, 66
Robert B. Martin of West Monroe, a retired food broker, died Thursday. A memorial service is at 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. A gathering is from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Irma Simmons, 96
RUSTON — Irma Simmons, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Arvella McCoy Duncan: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Evans, Christian Michael: 1:30 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Flournoy, Doris Jonson: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hunt, Gussie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Martin, Robert B.: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Morris, Virginia L.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Staten, Telia B.: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start.
Sullivan, Walter: 2 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Jan. 6, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

MRS. ALICE F. MALLARD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice F. Mallard, 66, of Longview, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday January 4, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Methodist Cemetery.
Mrs. Mallard died December 31, 2005 at her residence in Longview, TX
She was an avid bridge player, obtaining a Life Master designation. She enjoyed playing in bridge clubs in Monroe, Ruston and Longview. She was very active in antique sales and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors: husband, Mr. Joe Mallard of Longview, TX; Son, Jay Mallard and his wife, Fran of Ruston, La.; daughter, Sherri Jurak and her husband, Dean of McKinney, TX; three Grandchildren, Jarred Mallard, Ashley and Jake Jurak; three step-grandchildren, Erin, Zack and Trent Council; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Boyd, Billy Farr, Chris Cox, J. R. Mayo, Rick Ashby and Joe Geter.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HeartsWay Hospice 1306 Pine Tree Rd. Longview, TX 75604

IRMA D. SIMMONS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Service for Irma D. Simmons of Ruston will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Temple Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Dale Oden officiating and Dr. David Willets assisting. Graveside committal services will be 1:30 P.M. at Forest Park East in Shreveport with Dr. George E. Hearn officiating.
Mrs. Simmons, 96, was a longtime resident of Shreveport, Louisiana and had lived in Ruston since 1973. She went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 1, 2006. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston.
Mrs. Simmons will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and a very consistent Christian lady. She used her soft voice, sweet spirit, and loving touch to encourage the many friends who passed her way throughout her life. A true rose has left our presence.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe O. Simmons. Mrs. Simmons is survived by one son, Cecil O. Simmons and wife Billie of Logansport, LA; one daughter, Margie S. Hearn and husband Robert of Ruston; four grandchildren, Cynthia Terrel of Shreveport; C.O. (Sonny) Simmons Jr., of Ruston; Sharon Siebenlist and husband Buddy of Lindale, TX.; Robert E. Hearn Jr. and wife Sally of Ruston; one step granddaughter, Cathy Wilson and husband Mitch of Mandeville, LA; six great grandchildren, Shane Terrel, Lauren Hearn, Brandon Hearn, Rachel Siebenlist, Allison Siebenlist, and Clayton Hearn.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Ferrington, Charles Hoffman, Richard Hudson, Allen Lee, Richard Lewis, Earvin Ryland and Phillip Washington.
A special thanks to the caring people at Longleaf Care Center and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

GERRY LYNN VINEYARD
Harry McKneely & Son Hammond, LA Funeral Home
Gerry Lynn Vineyard, 67 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, died Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Landmark Nursing Center in Hammond.
She was born Sunday, August 28, 1938 in West Monroe, Louisiana, daughter of Mattie Lou Oliver Lester and the late AJ Lester.
She retired after thirty-eight years of teaching with the St. Tammany Parish School Board, and ten years of homebound teaching with the Tangipahoa Parish School Board. She was also senior adult administrator at Natalbany Baptist Church. She worked as a Teacher for St. Tammany School System.
Surviving are son, William Vineyard; two daughters, Lori Garner and Elizabeth Vineyard; sister, Louise Miller; and four grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Vineyard.
Friends will be received Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, January 5th from 8:30 a.m until 9:30 a.m.
Services will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John Campbell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hoffman Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Gerry Vineyard Special Education Memorial Fund - c/o Ponchatoula High School - 19452 Highway 22 East - Ponchatoula, LA 70454 or contact Mary Beth Crovetto at 985-386-3514 Ext. 106 - Make checks payable to the fund name. Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Vineyard.

Caroyln Allen, 43
HOUSTON, Texas — Caroyln Allen, a homemaker, formerly of Bastrop, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

David H. Bell III, 80
DELHI — David H. Bell III, a retired investigator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville. Burial is in Old City Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jadyn E. Birely, infant
FERRIDAY — Jadyn E. Birely, the infant daughter of Holly and Dustin Birely, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Visitation is from noon until time of service at the church. Burial is in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Robert 'Jack' Bush, 82
OAK GROVE — Robert "Jack" Jackson Bush, a clergyman, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial is in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Jack V. Collins, 77
Jack V. Collins of Monroe, a retired university dean, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Burial is in Ford Cemetery, Newton, Texas, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James Crump, 78
NEWELLTON — James Crump, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kane Fancher, 14
JONESVILLE — Kane Fancher, a student, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Eva Church of God. Burial is in Lick Skillet Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Rosa Lee Frith, 89
OAK GROVE — Rosa Lee Frith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service. Burial is in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Annie Perry Gore, 81
Annie Perry Gore of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Ethel McKee Hemphill, 73
WISNER — Ethel McKee Hemphill, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary R. Higginbotham, 78
BASTROP — Mary Rose Higginbotham died Monday. The funeral is at noon Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Seth Colby Lowery, 21
Seth Colby Lowery of Sterlington, a roustabout, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial is in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Leona C. Lueddeke, 63
Leona C. Lueddeke of West Monroe, an administrative secretary, died Saturday. Private family services will be held at a later date in New Hampshire.

Evon McDonald, 80
COLLINSTON — Evon McDonald, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Elijah Miller, 96
RUSTON — Elijah Miller, a logger, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Helen A. Oliphant, 18
Helen Amanda Oliphant of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sarah Nunn Terry, 81
JONESBORO — Sarah Nunn Terry died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial is in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Linda H. Williams, 43
FARMERVILLE — Linda Henderson Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Carolyn Sue: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Flournoy, Doris Jonson: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hart, John Michael: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church of West Monroe.
Hightower, Novie Freeland: 2 p.m. today, Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Jan. 6, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

KENT EDWARD CADY
Kent Edward Cady, age 53, of 213 Rescue Street, Rayville, LA, was born on November 27, 1952 and passed away on December 30, 2005. His body was donated to science.
He is survived by his daughter Jessica Garrison and husband Brandon; son Jamie Cady; one granddaughter Makayla Cady; his mother Ouida Cady and two brothers Carl Cady Jr. and Terry Cady.

ETHEL MCKEE HEMPHILL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Graveside services for Ethel McKee Hemphill of Wisner will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating.
Mrs. Hemphill was born September 10, 1932 in Wisner, LA and went home to be with her Lord at Plantation Manor in Winnsboro, LA. She was a homemaker and a member of Wisner First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hemphill; her son Billy Hemphill; two brothers and two sisters.
Survived by her children Kathy Robertson and husband Bobby of Winnsboro, Debra Hill, Magnolia, AR and Donna Griffing and husband Jimmy of Winnsboro; her grandchildren Camela Wright and husband Greg, Amy Clark and husband Adam, Jarred Griffing and wife Paula, and John Robertson and fiancé Sunni Goodwin; great grandchildren Spenser and Makenna Madden, Alexis and Aiden Clark; her sisters Flora Thogmartin, Maggie Stephens, Ruby Hilton, Betty Holder, Hazel Humble, and Melba Scott and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Griffing, Jarred Griffing, John Robertson, Adam Clark, Don Graham, and Jesse Holder.
Mrs. Hemphill's family would like to thank their mother's longtime caretaker, Betty Miller. You were a blessing to her. Thanks to the staff of Plantation Manor for the loving care you gave Mama. A very special thanks to Mama's friend and physician, Dr. Floyd T. Jones.
We have grown to love you for your compassion.
"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles; They shall run and not be weary; They shall walk and not faint."

T.W. HUMPHRIES, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. T.W. Humphries, Sr., 91, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Humphries died Monday, January 2, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1914, in Grayson, LA, to Ernest C. and Mary Elder Humphries. He graduated from Caldwell Parish High School in 1931. He married Miss Ethel Mae Hammack on May 29, 1938. He settled in the Twin Cites and had been a longtime resident of Monroe. He was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe and Monroe where he was superintendent of the Adult II Sunday School Department, Budget Director for eleven years and Chairman of Deacons.
Mr. Humphries made a stellar career holding public office for over sixteen years. In addition to his public service, he was a lifetime farm operator, first raising cattle then horses. He worked as a salesman for a men's department store from 1938 to 1939 and for the federal government farm program for several years. He not only dedicated his life to public office but also served on many committees where he helped to improve Louisiana and the Twin Cities. He served on the Board of Directors of the Boeuf River Soil Conservation and as Chairman of Louisiana Soil and Water Conservation District's Education Committee.
Mr. Humphries civic duties also included serving as past president of Ouachita Parish Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of the Monroe/West Monroe Realtors Association, Northeast Louisiana Guidance Center, Monroe Rotary Club, Ouachita Parish Wildlife Unit, Monroe Chamber of Commerce, and Monroe Rotary Club. He was a charter patron of the Monroe Little Theatre since 1962, and was also a Paul Harris Fellow.
During his four-year term as Ward 10 police juryman, beginning in 1964, he served as President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury until 1968. He was chairman of the Budget Committee and Purchasing Committee for the police jury until his term expired, and served on the Board of Directors, as vice president and president of the Louisiana Police Jury Association from 1966 until 1972. As police juror, Mr. Humphries was Commissioner and First Chairman of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department from 1965 until 1968 and was a charter board member and first president of the North Delta Economic District.
While serving in the state legislature as a state representative for District 17. Mr. Humphries served on various legislative committees including Agriculture, Transportation and Highways, and Health and Welfare. He was also Chairman of the Joint Legislative Sub-committee studying the problems of the aged.
Following his retirement from public office in 1981, he began serving as one of eight regional Vice Presidents in the Louisiana Councils on Aging and as a member of the Advisory Council of the State Health and Human Resources Advisory Board. During his retirement, he enjoyed renewing old friendships and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife and lifelong partner of sixty-four years, Ethel Humphries.
Survivors include his daughters, Ann Janet Humphries Seab Graham and Linda Thornton and husband, Glen; son Thomas William Humphries, Jr.; grandsons, Larry and Scott Seab; granddaughter, LeSha Graham Terrell; great grandchildren, Mickel and Gavin Terrell and Jessica and Larry Wayne "Trey" Seab, III; and great-grandsons, Tucker and Tristen Huddleston.
Pallbearers will be Larry W. Seab, Sr.; Larry W. Seab, Jr.; Scott Seab, Maylon Humphries, Bryce Humphries, and William "Bubber" Russell, Jr.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

PAULINE "SIS" BARRINGER MYERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mrs. Pauline Barringer Myers, 69, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Myers, an avid amateur golfer, was born June 10, 1936, in Monroe and died January 3, 2006, at her home in Monroe. She was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and Ft. Miro Chapter of DAR, and a member of the Republican Women's Club. She was a 1954 graduate of Neville High School and attended LA Tech. She had been active in the oil and gas industry since 1955. Her parents, Francis and Pauline Barringer and brothers, Allen Jones and Jimmy Jones preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband Calvin Myers; children Debbie Primos Shoalmire and husband, Randy, Barrie Primos, Cathie Primos Fontana and husband Gary, and Pattie Primos; grandchildren Jim Ed Holmes, Jack Holmes, Amanda Woods, Jessica Primos, Pauline Fontana, Custer Fontana, Nelson Fontana, Catherine Conway, and Treslar Primos; great-grandchildren: Avery Dumas, Mallory Dumas, and Barrett Couvillion; brother: Barrie Barringer and wife Billie; niece and goddaughter: Susan Barringer Smith; and stepchildren: Scott Myers, Cal Myers, and Cyndi Myers.
Special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett for his kindness and compassion, to all the nurses at Glenwood ICU, and to Dr. Gary Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, or ULM Sis Barringer Myers Scholarship Fund.

MARY ELIZABETH WILSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson, 69, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2006 at Welcome Home Church of God in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mike Hurdman and Rev. David Mayo. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Wilson was born on August 17, 1936 and passed away January 3, 2006 after a sudden illness.
She was preceded in death by her mother Atsy Emerson; father Mack Harris; son Billy Gene Wilson, Jr. and brother Mack Harris, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters Cindy Monroe and husband Gary of Alba, TX, Sandra Savoy of North Little Rock, AR and Angie Humphreys of Clinton, MS; sons Billy Ray Wilson and wife Lynda of West Monroe and Roger Williamson and wife Dora of Nashville, TN; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Her family would like for her to be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who cherished her family greatly. She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.
Pallbearers will be Huey Allen Smith, Victor Smith, Justin Smith, Randy Haley, Jerry McCready and Bobby Panzico.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rob Brooks and Tony McLain.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 9:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Robert 'Jack' Bush, 82
OAK GROVE — Robert "Jack" Jackson Bush, a clergyman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Thelma L. Gibbs, 82
COLUMBIA — Thelma L. Gibbs, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at DeBerry Cemetery, DeBerry, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jack Gunter, 67
OAK GROVE — Jack Gunter, an electrician and employee of the state Department of Transportation and Development, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lanes Ferry Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Willie D. Hackney Jr., 74
HARRISONBURG — Willie Duke "Buddy" Hackney Jr. died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Sally Jo Higdon, 68
TALLULAH — Sally Jo Higdon, a homemaker, died Monday. Servives are 11 a.m. today at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until mass begins at the church. Burial will be at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mary R. Higginbotham, 78
BASTROP — Mary Rose Higginbotham died Monday. Services are noon today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Yen T. Le, 77
Yen T. Le of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Alice F. Mallard, 66
LONGVIEW, Texas — Alice F. Mallard, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Antioch Methodist Cemetery.

Henry Manuel, 66
Henry Manuel of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Carpenter Cemetery, Carpenter, Miss., under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Evon McDonald, 80
COLLINSTON — Evon McDonald, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Juanita Mears, 90
Juanita Mears of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Virgie Mott, 45
Virgie Mott of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Alice Sheppard, 93
ST. JOSEPH — Alice Sheppard died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Augusta Lee Stinson, 69
BERNICE — Augusta Lee Stinson, a caregiver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

JoAnn R. Watts, 70
JONESBORO — JoAnn Robinson Watts died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

GLORIA DEAN WALKER BELL
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for Gloria Dean Walker Bell, 63, will be held Friday, January 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA with Bro. Mike McNatt officiating. Burial will be at Womack Cemetery in Chatham, LA.
Mrs. Bell, a housewife, was born August 7, 1942 and passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 in Jonesboro, LA.
She is survived by one daughter: Brenda Zimmermann and husband Jim of Mandeville, LA; two sisters: Alice Springfield of Jonesboro, LA; Pat Crawford and husband L.C. of Eros, LA; two brothers: William "Buster" Walker and wife Nita of Walland, TN; Jerry Walker and wife Julia of Austin, TX; one grandson: Carson Zimmermann of Mandeville, LA; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Marie Walker and one brother Jimmy Walker.
Visitation will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home on Thursday, January 5, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

MR. WADE DUPUIS
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta, GA
Mr. Wade N. Dupuis of Grovetown, formerly of Monroe, LA died on December 31, 2005. He was retired from Northeast Louisiana University. Mr. Dupuis was a former Grand Master of the Knights of Columbus for District II in the state of
Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie; son, Van; daughter, Barbara and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig Disease), Attn: Brooke Vaught, 1120 15th St. B. P. 3117, Augusta, GA 30912.

O'sha James Hamilton (1921-2005)
We love you dearly.
Mom, it has been one year ago today that you left us. Dad followed shortly afterwards. The void that your absence fills is still present. We are comforted to know that the two of you Mom and Dad are together now the way it was for Fifty seven years. We will be fine because of the morals and values that the two of you instilled in us, your legacy lives on. Mom and Dad you all will always be a part of us.

JUANITA ANTHONY MEARS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Juanita Anthony Mears, 90, of Monroe, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. Widow of Vernon R. Mears, Mrs. Mears is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law James A. "Jim" and Diana Mears of Puyallup, WA, and Vernon R. "Ray" and Ilace Mears of Collierville, TN; three grandchildren Erika K. Blaney and husband Kerry, Michael V. Mears, and John C. Mears and two great-grandchildren Payton Bowen and Colin Blaney. Services will be at 2:30 PM, Friday, January 6, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe, where Mrs. Mears was financial secretary for many years. Rev. Larry Stafford will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

CARSON ELIZA ODOM
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Services for Carson Eliza Odom, the baby daughter of Jason and Carrie Gilliam Odom of Rayville will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop, with the Rev. James Moffett officiating. Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop in charge of arrangements.
Baby Carson is survived by her parents James and Carrie Gilliam Odom of Rayville; paternal grandparents Judy
Jerry Foote of Delhi and Billy Odom of Galveston, TX; maternal grandparents Mark and Susan Gilliam of Bastrop; paternal great grandparents M.B. Thornton of Delhi and Heard Odom, Jr. and wife Janice of Monroe; maternal great grandparents Mark Gilliam, Sr. of Oak Grove and Earl and Andrea Sanford of Bastrop; four uncles Josh Odom and wife Miranda of Delhi, Trey Gilliam and wife Paula of Bastrop, Chad Foote and Jeremy Foote both of Delhi and three aunts Ashley Gilliam of Bastrop, Brittany Foote of Delhi, and Lori Jester and husband Danny of Ocean Springs, MS.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Billy Johnson, Jason Bradley, Brett Raley, Brandon Moore, Marq Mitcham, and Kelly Dixon.

Orland S. Adair, 73
Orland S. Adair of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carolyn Allen, 43
HOUSTON — Carolyn Allen, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Callie Bardell, 75
OAKLEY, Calif. — Callie Bardell, a homemaker, died Dec. 20. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Gloria Walker Bell, 63
JONESBORO — Gloria Walker Bell died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Womack Cemetery, Womack.

Charlie Louis Coleman, 21
Charlie Louis Coleman, of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro and 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Bob Comeaux, 73
WINNSBORO — Bob Comeaux, a retired sales representative, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

James Crump, 78
NEWELLTON — James Crump, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be at Union Fraternal Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Antwan Daniels, 34
Antwan Daniels of Monroe, an offshoreman, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

William Oliver Dotray, 51
OAKLAND, Calif. — William Oliver Dotray, formerly of Monroe, an ortho tech, died Dec. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Myrie Temple Emfinger, 70
WINNSBORO — Myrie Temple Emfinger, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Walter Evans, 87
HOMER — Walter Evans died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Beech Hill Baptist Church, Lisbon. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Thelma L. Gibbs, 82
COLUMBIA — Thelma L. Gibbs, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at 3 p.m. today at DeBerry Cemetery, DeBerry, Texas.

Julius Hawkins, 76
TALLULAH — Julius Hawkins, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

T.W. Humphries Sr., 91
T.W. Humphries Sr. of Monroe, a retired Realtor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Marcus 'Pete' Lively, 67
FERRIDAY — Marcus "Pete" Lively, owner and operator of Lively Trucking, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Elijah Miller, 96
RUSTON — Elijah Miller, a logger, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carson Eliza Odom, infant
RAYVILLE — Carson Eliza Odom, infant daughter of Jason and Carrie Gilliam Odom, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Camron Tippett, infant
WINNFIELD, Ill. — Camron Tippett, the infant son of Monique Walker Tippett and Wesley Tippett, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Linda Forman Trant, 60
MONTEREY — Linda Forman Trant, self-employed, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Eva Church of God. Visitation is 6 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Forman Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Willie Beatrice Turner, 81
OAK GROVE — Willie Beatrice Turner, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday with wake service from 7-8 p.m. at Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Blooming Shade Cemetery.

Linda H. Williams, 43
FARMERVILLE — Linda Henderson Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Herman Wilson Sr., 85
DOWNSVILLE — Herman Wilson Sr., a retired pulp hauler, died Dec. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously acknowledged
Gunter, Jack: 10 a.m. today, Lanes Ferry Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Hackney Jr., Willie Duke "Buddy": 2 p.m. today, Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg.
Mott, Virgie: 1 p.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stinson, Augusta Lee: 2 p.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

Walter Ellis Baker
2/24/23~1/6/03
We love you and we miss you — Your Family
It's been three years since that day that God called you home — He called you away
To a land of milk and honey, to a place where there is no hurt, no pain
Only streets paved in gold, no memories of sadness, no growing old
To the waiting embrace of loved ones already there, God called you up to be in His loving care
A day does not go by that we can't hear your voice or see your face
Our comfort is to know that you are living in God's Grace
He's building a mansion for us — so our turn we'll have to wait
Until He calls us up to our Eternal Home, So be waiting for us there at the Gate

BOB COMEAUX
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Bob Comeaux, 73, of Winnsboro will be held, Friday, January 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, with Rev. Jeff Robinson and Rev. Milton McManus officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
He was born to the union of P.T. and Frankie Chandler Comeaux on March 11, 1932 near Bastrop and passed from this life, Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro after a sudden illness.
Mr. Comeaux was member and deacon at Taylor Bayou Baptist Church near Baskin. He was a United States Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War. He married Estelle Newton on July 18, 1953 in Winnsboro and later retired from the oil industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers Louis, Everette, and Kenneth.
Mr. Comeaux is survived by his wife of fifty-two years Estelle Comeaux of Winnsboro; three children Robert E. Comeaux of Natchitoches, Vicki C. Devenney of Marrero, LA and Karen S. Comeaux of Avondale, LA; two grandchildren Thomas Mauro, II, and Jennie Alice Comeaux and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Mike Beall, Ronnie Jones, Allen Linder, Glenn Linder, Paul Marks, and Don Newton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Jones and Adam Landry.

MR. CLAUDE DAVIDSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Claude Davidson, 84, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 7, 2005 at Monroe Memorial Park with Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Davidson was born December 1, 1921 in Ruston, LA and passed away, Wednesday, January 4, 2005 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Davidson on August 27, 2005 a son Tommy Davidson his parents and several siblings.
Mr. Davidson served in U.S. Army, and he was owner and operator of Davidson Exterminating in Monroe. He was also a member of Highland Baptist Church in Monroe.
Mr. Davidson is survived by his son Ronnie Davidson and wife Dorothy; daughter-in-law Denise Davidson; seven grandchildren Jason, Megan, Brad, Warren, Ryan, Caitlin and Kristi Davidson; one great grandchild Taylor Davidson and sister Thetis Fatheree.
Memorial may be made in lieu of flowers to: Highland Park Baptist Church or the charity of giver's choice.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, January 6, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe.

JAMES ADAM GIMLER
Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Houston, TX
James Adam Gimler, 85, loving husband, caring father, doting grandfather, died January 1, 2006. He was born June 29, 1920 in Monroe, LA to Louis J. Gimler, Jr. and Alma Breese.
He graduated from Neville High School. Served his country in the Army as a Tech Sgt. in the Medical Detachment of the 118 AAA during WWII. Saw service in Normandy, France, Holland and Germany. A life member of the VFW Post 5619, Bellaire, and American Legion Post, Sweethome, TX. Retired from Binswanger Glass Company after thirty-seven years as salesman and manager.
He leaves to mourn his wife of sixty-three years, Mary Margaret "Peggy" Fertitta Gimler and two sons James A. Jr. (Peggy) and Thomas A. (Carol). Survived by his brother William B. Gimler of Monroe, LA; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; special niece Captain Paula Hinger, USN; godchild Jan Frazier; special golfing buddies Louie Ayo and "Rusty" Regan and extended family in Sweethome, TX.
The funeral will take place on January 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church with the burial to follow at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, will full military honors provided by the VFW. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 6921 Chetwood, Bellaire, TX, 77081.

Buddy Poindexter
1/11/52~1/6/05 Love,
The time has flown by since the day God called you home to rest. Everyone knew how tired you were and for those two years we were truly blessed. We thought we had said everything we needed to say, although, we come up with much much more every single day. We keep close to us the memories that there are so many of, even though we know you are smiling from up above. It is hard not to miss you each and every day, but we all seem to cope in our own special way. We all love and miss you!

MR. URIAH W. PICKENS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Uriah W. "Pick" Pickens, Jr., 88, of West Monroe, will be held on, Saturday, January 7, 2006, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Boykin officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot in the Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sibley, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
A life-long native of Northeast Louisiana, Mr. Pickens was born September 4, 1917, in Monroe, LA, and passed away January 4, 2006, in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Uriah Pickens, Sr. and Emelee Gruber Pickens; his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and John Arthur; and brother-in-law, L. E. Douthit, Sr.
Mr. Pickens was a retired electrician with over thirty years service at the Manville paper mill. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a Sergeant in the Headquarters Battery of the 6th Field Artillery Group. "Pick" was a member of the Solid Ground Ministries Church and a former member of the Ham Radio Club. Mr. Pickens was also a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and the Northeast Center of LSU (now ULM).
Survivors include his beloved wife of fifty-five years, the former Billie Douthit of West Monroe; two daughters Susan Becnel and Laurel Meredith and her husband Stuart, all of West Monroe; his sister Margaret Gannaway and her husband Donald of Springfield, IL; two grandsons Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Douthit of West Monroe and a number of nieces and nephews.
Planned memorials may be made to the Susan G. Koman Foundation or to the Salvation Army.
Active pallbearers include C.H. Russell, Melvin "Pee Wee" Clanton, Ranzie and Jeff Douthit, Larry Cash and Edward Gannaway.
Honorary pallbearers include Stuart Meredith, Jim Sackman, Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith.
The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe on Friday evening, January 6, 2006, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.

Orland S. Adair, 73
Orland S. Adair of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Pete Adams, 93
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pete Adams, a maintenance worker formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holly Ridge Cemetery, Rayville.

Larry Autrey, 44
TALLULAH — Larry Autrey, a highway department employee, died Dec. 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Sonja Boley, 37
Sonja Boley of Monroe, a secretary, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Alto.

Sara Beth Boyd, 77
Sara Beth Boyd of Monroe, a retired librarian, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Tim Davis, 47
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tim Davis, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lake Providence City Cemetery.

Lessie Dykes, 76
DELHI — Lessie Dykes, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Rev. Floyd Evans, 90
BASTROP — Rev. Floyd Evans, a minister, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lloyd Ray Garner, 53
PARIS, Tenn. — Lloyd Ray Garner, a riverboat pilot, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery.

Ruth Johnson Green, 59
FERRIDAY — Ruth Evelyn Johnson Green, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Loretta Holly, 42
NEW ORLEANS — Loretta Holly, a homemaker formerly of Jonesville, died Dec. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at New Mount Olive Cemetery, Jonesville, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Olivia Sisson Jones, 81
BASTROP — Olivia Sisson Jones, a delivery driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bonita Road Assembly of God. Visitation is today until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Marcus "Pete" Lively, 67
RIDGECREST — Marcus "Pete" Lively, owner and operator of Lively Trucking, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Symotris Deserio Long, 24
TALLULAH — Symotris Deserio Long, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Juanita Anthony Mears, 90
Juanita Anthony Mears of Monroe, a financial secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bennie Patterson, 88
CROWVILLE — Bennie Patterson, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Alice Shephard, 93
ST. JOSEPH — Alice Shephard, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Charles T. Walker Sr., 91
BATON ROUGE — Charles T. Walker Sr., formerly of Monroe, retired credit manager with Sears and F. Strauss & Son, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Linda G. Williams, 43
FARMERVILLE — Linda G. Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Farmerville Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Elizabeth Wilson, 69
Mary Elizabeth Wilson of West Monroe, a grocery store cashier, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Welcome Home Church of God, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Allen, Carolyn: noon Saturday, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Bardell, Callie: 1 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Bell, Gloria Walker: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Coleman, Charlie Louis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Comeaux, Bob: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Crump, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Daniels, Antwan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dotray, William Oliver: 11 a.m. Saturday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Emfinger, Myrie Temple: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Evans, Walter: 11 a.m. today, Beech Hill Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Miller, Elijah: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston.
Mott, Virgie: 1 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Odom, Carson Eliza: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Tippett, Camron: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Trant, Linda Forman: 10 a.m. today, Eva Church of God.
Tubbs, The Rev. Carl J.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Turner, Willie Beatrice: noon Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Wilson Sr., Herman: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.

MRS. SARA BETH BOYD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Beth Boyd, 77, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Boyd died on January 5, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe since 1960. Mrs. Boyd graduated from the University of Alabama. She worked at the University of Louisiana at Monroe for several years before becoming a Teacher and Librarian at the Ouachita Parish Library. Mrs. Boyd is preceded in death by her parents Houston O. and Blanche Brownlee.
Survivors include her husband Sam A. Boyd; three first cousins; several second cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dean McDuffie, James Moeler, Bub Boyd, Danny Bannister, Jr., Skeeter Boyd and Dolphus Bannister.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.W. "Buster" Landrum, Jim Watts and Dr. Glenn Jordan.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Calhoun Cemetery Fund.

LLOYD RAY GARNER
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Lloyd Ray Gamer, age 53, will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church in Kilbourne, LA with Rev. Ronald Ratley officiating. Interment will follow in Kilboume Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Lloyd Garner was born on January 11, 1952 and passed away on, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by a son, Bronson Killum; his parents, Rachel Dewitt and Rose Mae Hogan Garner and a nephew, Jimmy Cook.
Lloyd started working when he was eighteen years old as a deckhand with Greenville Towing Co. on the M/V Gremco and he also worked for Flowers Towing Co., Arkansas River Towing Co., Ohio River Towing Co., he partnered with Jim Marvel in owners of Marvel Towing Co., and he worked the last ten years with Alter Barge Line in Alton, IL. He was loved and will be missed by friends and family.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Marie Gamer of Murray, KY; a son, Dustin Ray Gamer of Orlando, FL; six sisters, Sharon Cook of West Lake, LA, Karen Madden of Oak Grove, LA, Linda Gamer of Marksville, LA, Bonnie Gamer of Kilbourne, LA, Donnie Puckett of Dyersburg, TN and Connie Vanderwedge of Garland City, AR; seven brothers, Mike Garner of Eudora, AR, Terry Gamer of Dyershurg, TN, David Garner of Kilbourne, LA, Kevin Garner of Eudora, AR, Mark Gamer of Colorado Springs, CO, Richard Garner of Oak Grove, LA and Franklin Garner of Pioneer, LA; uncle, Bill Hogan and wife, Jeane of Lake Charles, LA; four aunts, Vera Faulk and husband Don of Lake Charles, LA, Delores Cole of Lake Charles, LA, Dot Purvis of Oak Grove, LA and Irene Garner Drew of Bastrop, LA; special friend, Bobbie Brady of Puryear, TN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Danny Johnson, Bill Crowe, Eddie Wilson, Dennis Hunt, Roger Hunt, Jerry Swinea and Mike Hamilton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Purvis, Mark Meziere, Jack McLendon and Jerry "Bud" Purvis.

BRYAN S. HARING
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Bryan S. Haring, 45, of Wisner will be held, Saturday, January 7, 2006 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Rev. Terry Slawson and Rev. Mike Devillier officiating. Interment will follow in South Central Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Bryan was born October 1, 1959 in Greenville, MS and passed from this life, Friday, January 6, 2006 in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
He was a welder and catfish farmer and was preceded in death by his father Frank S. Haring, Sr., first wife and daughter Stacey Roberts Haring and Shonni Haring and his second wife Carolyn Barton Haring.
Bryan is survived by two daughters Carmel Haring and Faith Haring both of Gilbert; mother Mary Jane Haring of Wisner; two brothers Frank Haring, Jr. and wife Judy of Winnsboro and John Haring and wife Susan of Wisner; a sister Cindy Haring Smith of Pineville; four nephews; one niece; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bo Haring, Carl Haring, Sam Haring, Terry Haring, Bo Johnson, and Ed McKee.
To sign guest book on line visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

MRS. ALICE HOGAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Alice Hogan, 73, of Delhi, LA formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Mrs. Hogan died on January 6, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center North in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hogan is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Pace; her daughter Debbie and grandson Joe.
Survivors include her husband Conley Hogan; son Eddie Hogan; daughter Ann Hogan; grandchildren Luke Hogan of West Monroe, LA, Liz Hogan of Lake Providence, LA and Michelle Barnwell and husband Clay of Dallas, TX; great grandchildren Jonathan, Jake and Allison Barnwell; sister Joann Hale and husband Felton of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters-in-laws Elaine Steelman, Billie Hogan and Una Hogan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Guy Yarborough, Gary Yarborough, Jack Beasley, Charles Hogan, Jerry Steelman and Bobby Milner.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

CARL EDWARD "ED" HOWARD
Niday Funeral Home - Houston, TX
Carl Edward "Ed" Howard, 48, of Houston, TX, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005, after a brave struggle with mesothelioma, a form of cancer. Ed was born in Fort Benning, GA and spent his younger years living all over the United States since his father was in the Army. His family settled in Beaumont, MS, near family and friends for his high school years. Ed graduated from the University of Mississippi majoring in Finance and was involved in many athletic activities. Following college, Ed worked twenty-three years for State Farm Insurance in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois.
Ed had a passion for creative endeavors, including playing the guitar and sketching. His doodles are coveted by many who admired his artwork.
Survivors include his wife Rita Neitz Howard; his parents Bettye and Carl Howard of Beaumont, MS and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held in Houston, visitation and funeral were in Beaumont, MS and the interment was at Beaumont Memorial Cemetery.If desired, memorials may be made to: Carl Edward "Ed" Howard Memorial Scholarship, The University of Mississippi Foundation P.O. Box 249 University, MS 38677.
Ed had an admirable sense of humor and positive attitude throughout his health challenges. He was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to his family and friends. We will all miss him.

MR. URIAH W. PICKENS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Uriah W. "Pick" Pickens, Jr., 88, of West Monroe, will be held on, Saturday, January 7, 2006, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Byron Boykin officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot in the Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sibley, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
A life-long native of Northeast Louisiana, Mr. Pickens was born September 4, 1917, in Monroe, LA, and passed away January 4, 2006, in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Uriah Pickens, Sr. and Emelee Gruber Pickens; his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and John Arthur; and brother-in-law, L. E. Douthit, Sr.
Mr. Pickens was a retired electrician with over thirty years service at the Manville paper mill. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a Sergeant in the Headquarters Battery of the 6th Field Artillery Group. "Pick" was a member of the Solid Ground Ministries Church and a former member of the Ham Radio Club. Mr. Pickens was also a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and the Northeast Center of LSU (now ULM).
Survivors include his beloved wife of fifty-five years, the former Billie Douthit of West Monroe; two daughters Susan Becnel and Laurel Meredith and her husband Stuart, all of West Monroe; his sister Margaret Gannaway and her husband Donald of Springfield, IL; two grandsons Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Douthit of West Monroe and a number of nieces and nephews.
Planned memorials may be made to the Susan G. Koman Foundation or to the Salvation Army.
Active pallbearers include C.H. Russell, Melvin "Pee Wee" Clanton, Ranzie and Jeff Douthit, Larry Cash and Edward Gannaway.
Honorary pallbearers include Stuart Meredith, Jim Sackman, Seth Pickens Meredith and Ethan William Meredith.
The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe on Friday evening, January 6, 2006, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.

CHARLES T. WALKER, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Charles T. Walker, Sr., 91, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Terry Love officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Walker was a long time resident of Monroe currently living in Baton Rouge near family. He was credit manager of F. Strauss & Son, a member of First United Methodist Church, and a WWII Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Dean Mallard Walker.
Mr. Walker is survived by his son Charles Turner Walker, II and wife Joan of Knoxville, TN; daughter Marianne W. Couvillon of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Jill Couvillon, Dr. Clay Couvillon and Darcy Walker; and great grandchildren, Peyton Mitchell Worley and Barrett Couvillon.
Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made in memory of Charles T. Walker, Sr. to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA or to the charity of your choice.

Pansy Beach, 84
WISNER — Pansy Beach, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery near Wisner. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Febbie Butler, 84
WINNSBORO — Febbie Butler, a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Claude Davidson, 84
Claude Davidson of Monroe, owner and operator of Davidson Exterminating, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Barney Edward Davitt, 89
BATON ROUGE — Barney Edward Davitt, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Palestine Cemetery, Vixen.

Bryan S. Haring, 46
WISNER — Bryan S. Haring, a welder, died Friday. Services are 12:30 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Ophelia Housley, 83
WISNER — Ophelia Housley, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Allen Manning, 82
Allen Manning of West Monroe, a laborer with Riverwood, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Jewel Ruth Pardue, 103
JONESBORO — Jewel Ruth Pardue, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Uriah W. Pickens, 88
Uriah W. Pickens of West Monroe, a retired papermill electrician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Alabama Presbyterian Cemetery, Sibley.

Charles T. Walker Sr., 91
BATON ROUGE — Charles T. Walker Sr., formerly of Monroe, retired credit manager with Sears and F. Strauss & Son, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Adams, Pete: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Allen, Carolyn: noon today, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Autrey, Larry: 1 p.m. today, Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Boley, Sonja: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Coleman, Charlie Louis: 1 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Crump, James: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Daniels, Antwan: 11 a.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Tim: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Dotray, William Oliver: 11 a.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dykes, Lessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Evans, Rev. Floyd: noon today, Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Garner, Lloyd Ray: 2 p.m. today, Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church.
Holly, Loretta: 2 p.m. today, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Jones, Olivia Sisson: 11 a.m. today, Bonita Road Assembly of God.
Long, Symotris Deserio: 2 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Miller, Elijah: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ruston.
Odom, Carson Eliza: 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Patterson, Bennie: 11 a.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Shephard, Alice: 1 p.m. today, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Tippett, Camron: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Turner, Willie Beatrice: noon today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Williams, Linda G.: 11 a.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Wilson Sr., Herman: 11 a.m. today, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.

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

LECIL HOWARD ALDRICH
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, LA
Services for Lecil Howard Aldrich, age 84, of Urania will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2006 from the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. P.A. Paul and Rev. Denver McBroom officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.
Mr. Aldrich was born on September 25, 1921 in Harrell, AR to the union of Clarence Calvin and Bertha Karriker Aldrich and died, Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena.
He was a retired maintenance supervisor with Louisiana Pacific Corporation in Urania. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Army. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in medical division and was awarded numerous medals including the Purple Heart.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years Odell Sellers Aldrich of Urania; his daughters Delores Aldrich Ganey and her husband Larry of Rosenberg, TX and Brenda Aldrich McGee and her husband Dana of Jena; his son Steven H. Aldrich and his wife Barbara of Olla; his grandchildren Scott Ganey and his wife Fie, Todd Ganey and his wife Roxane, Clay Ganey all of Rosenberg, TX, Jay Trahan and his wife Carla of Sharptown, Jennifer "Missi" Harrison and her husband Festus of Epps and Miranda Aldrich and Stevie Aldrich both of Olla; his great grandchildren CiCi and Ryan Ganey, Tyler and Kenzie Ganey, Joshua and Brittany Harrison, Jaycee and Khodee Trahan and Cameron Aldrich and his sister Nora Bell Orr of West Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Jay Trahan, Festus Harrison, Scott Ganey, Todd Ganey, Clay Ganey and Ralph Harris.
Honorary pallbearers are Khodee Trahan, Joshua Harrison, Tyler Ganey, Ryan Ganey and Cameron Aldrich.
Visitation will be Sunday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Monday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla.

EDNA ARRANT
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Edna Arrant, 91, of Mangham will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham with Rev. Gerry Courtney officiating. Interment will follow in Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Arrant was born to the union of William David and Francis Head Burson on September 12, 1914 in Lapile, AR and passed from this life, Friday, January 6, 2006 in Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro.
She married Izell Arrant on June 1, 1935 in Richland Parish, and became a fulltime mother of four while he farmed the fields near their home. They remained faithful companions until his Mr. Arrants death on October 30, 1990. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Arrant was preceded in death by her parents; husband Izell "Slim" Arrant; son Donald Ray Arrant; three brothers and one sister.
She is survived by three daughters Johnie Sue Powell and husband Aubie of Sterlington, Kathleen Weed and Peggy Sproles both of Mangham; seven grandchildren and eleven great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Brian Arrant, Glen Fabian, Randy Weed, Todd Weed, Carl Childress and Roy Wiggins.
To sign guest book online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

MR. HAROLD A. BEAVON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Harold Alford Beavon, 92, will be 10:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2006 at Mount Vernon Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Butch Pilcher.
Mr. Beavon was born on January 7, 1913 in Martin's Ferry, OH and passed away on January 5, 2006 in West Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Beavon; daughter Carolyn Sue Beavon and brother Orville Beavon.
He is survived by his daughter Shirley Harris of West Monroe; granddaughters Pamela Smith, Kellie Harris Cataldo, both of Houston, TX and Kimberly Watson; grandson Matt Harris both of West Monroe; brother Floyd Beavon of Martin's Ferry, OH; three great grandchildren Timothy O'Leary, Luke Smith and Caroline Smith.
Mr. Beavon was a retired engineer with Bridgestone/Firestone.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

LES BRAMLETTE CASTON II
Brown Funeral Home - Gloster, MS
A memorial service for Bram Caston will be held on, Monday, January 9, 2006 at 1:00 PM on Longleaf Farms south of Liberty, MS, after a two year struggle associated with severe from a back injury. The Rev. Mary Petty Anderson will preside at her beloved son's service with his aunt, the Rev. Deacon Polly C. Anderson, assisting.
From his earliest childhood Bran was full of life, artistic, generous, funny and athletic. He lived in a magical space populated with people who loved him dearly and was ever surrounded in early years by guardian angels with names like Busty Deer and Busty Dinosaur. His creative imagination took him to the world of Luke Skywalker and Lego, while his love for the land put him close to waterfowl and fish.
Schooled at Amite School Center in Liberty, he was in sports from Little League to track to the AA State All-Star football game his senior year. His college education was at Mississippi State, where he earned his degree in Kinesiology. As an adult Bram was hard working, yet he was available to anyone who sought his help or mentoring. Intrinsically blessed with physical strength and stamina, he trained countless family members and clients in fitness techniques suggested the right program for wellness. He worked diligently and faithfully at Indian Cycle in Ridgeland for three years, creating and directing a department in fitness equipment. He excelled in his job and won regional awards three consecutive years in leadership and sales. His honesty and broad knowledge let clients to trust him to design one-of-a-kind exercise rooms in homes across the state. In leisure he loved being on the land, and be reveled in electronics, finding pleasure in the newest gadgets and gear.
Bram was both mystic and muscle, artist and athlete, introvert and intellect, philosopher and pragmatist. The diverse roles he fitted in his thirty-two years blessed people in countless ways. He was a man who persevered through physical struggles for two years of severe pain but who never gave up, having a recent radical surgery. He looked forward to his future life working with people in health related areas, always dreaming of soaring with eagles and angels Bram was the beloved.
His family is made up of his derarly-loved sister Keeton Anderson Caston of Durango, CO; his mother the Rev. Mary Petty Anderson of Seattle/Mercer Island; his father and step mother Brent and Peggy Caston of Liberty. His half brother is the Rev. McKay Caston of Greenwood. Stepsiblings include Jennifer Knight, Tracy boyd and Michael Boyd. Aunts include the Rev. Deacon Polly Anderson, Judge Page McClendon Anderson, Michelle A. Anderson, Doris Caston, Sydney Jean Caston and Dinah Kirkland. Uncles include David Douglas Anderson, Fred Anderson III, and James Caston. Bram's cousins include Drake, Polly Douglas, Anne Katherine, Cassie, Chris, Matt, F.A., Lexie, Ken, Gail, Jackie, Tamara, Bill, and Hunter.
Memorials may be sent to the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund or a charity of your choosing.

MRS. MARY ALICE HOGAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Alice Hogan, 73, of Delhi, LA formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Mrs. Hogan died on January 6, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center North in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hogan is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Pace; her daughter Debbie and grandson Joe.
Survivors include her husband Conley Hogan; son Eddie Hogan; daughter Ann Hogan; grandchildren Luke Hogan of West Monroe, LA, Liz Hogan of Lake Providence, LA and Michelle Barnwell and husband Clay of Dallas, TX; great grandchildren Jonathan, Jake and Allison Barnwell; sister Joann Hale and husband Felton of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters-in-laws Elaine Steelman, Billie Hogan and Una Hogan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Guy Yarborough, Gary Yarborough, Jack Beasley, Charles Hogan, Jerry Steelman and Bobby Milner.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

MR. PAUL CURTIS JOHNSTON, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Paul Curtis Johnston Jr., 46, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Holstead and Rev. David Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery.
Paul Curtis Johnston Jr. was born on September 20, 1959. He was a lifelong resident of West Monroe and was Co-Owner/Operator of Johnston's Repair.
Paul died on January 6, 2006 peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family after a lengthy illness.
Paul is survived by his parents Paul Sr. and Gloria (Doety) Johnston; son Paul C. Johnston III (PJ) and his wife Suzanna of Panama City, FL; daughter Florence Paige Johnston; sister Vicky Dianne Johnston; nephew Dustin D. Thompson all of West Monroe, LA. He also leaves behind devoted friend Pamela Johnston Blackmon, mother of his children. Special friends Kelly and Courtney Thomas and a host of friends and family.
Paul (Pud) as he was affectionately known, will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
Pallbearers will be Lenard McBee, Joey Magee, J.J. Myers, Randy Ratcliff, Mark Sanders, Charles Dougan, Stevie Baker and David Myers.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
The Family would like to offer a special thanks to Patients Choice Hospice, especially Judy Palmer, Mary Wiggins, RN's, Edna and Rochelle, for their devotion and loving care of Paul Jr. and his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Patients Choice Hospice, so that they can continue to carry on with their very special mission and not have to turn anyone in need away.

OPAL MARY HAYS MCDUFF
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Opal Mary Hays McDuff, born April 5, 1917 in St, Tammany Parish passed away at her home in Bastrop, LA on December 22, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Raymond Milton McDuff, a former County agent in Morehouse Parish; her parents Jessie Young and Walter Wiggins Hays and her four siblings, George Young Hays, Herbert Hays, Almond Hays, and Edra Hays Green. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Opal was a graduate in Home Economics from Southwestern in Lafayette, LA and was first employed as a home demonstration agent in Washington Parish, LA.
After moving to Bastrop in 1950, she joined Louisiana Power and Light as a home economist, and worked in Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. She was one of the first home economist to present live television demonstrations on KNOE, teaching viewers how to cook with electric appliances "Redi Kilowatt" was always on her lapel.
After retiring from LP&L, she worked as a dietician for several area nursing homes. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, and dancing with her husband. They regularly drove to the Gulf Coast where they enjoyed the music of Leon Kelner at the Broadwater Beach. She and Raymond were avid fans of the LSU Tigers. Opal was an active member of many organization including the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women Circle-2, the Clarklea Garden Club for over forty years, the Abram Morehouse DAR for thirty-one years, the Potpourri Study Club for twelve years, and the Quota Club, serving as president in 1957. She remained vitally interested in Kalorama and the Snyder Museum.
She loved sharing her ideas and talents with others and will be remembered for her style and grace. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Bastrop on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop, the Snyder Museum, or a charity of your choice.

LEAH TERRELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Leah Terrell, 62, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 9, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Terrell was a member of Northeast Louisiana Antique Dealers Association and a member of North Monroe Baptist Church.
Mrs. Terrell is survived by her husband Charles A. "Butch" Terrell; son Scott Terrell and wife Kim and their son Dustin Land of West Monroe; sister Betty White and husband John of Arlington, TX; sisters-in-law Billy Gee of Bastrop, Ida Eubanks of Bastrop and Irma Cox and husband Ken of Alexandira, LA; brothers-in-law Harry Terrell and wife Melvalyn of Pollock, LA, Bill Terrell and wife Nadine of Gurdon, AR and Jimmy Terrell and wife, Mary Emily of Lake City, FL and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jon Dollar, Dr. Mark Dollar, Scott Dollar, Darren Ford, Greg Rhodes and Todd Trichel.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edna Arrant, 91
MANGHAM — Edna Arrant, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ben Lewis Bass, 50
Ben Lewis Bass of Monroe, a sanitation employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sara Beth Boyd, 77
Sara Beth Boyd of Monroe, a retired librarian, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert C. Breard, 51
Robert C. "Cully" Breard of Chicago, formerly of Monroe and a training manager for Holly Hunt Collections in Chicago, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Valeria Mitchell Britton, 85
DELHI — Valeria Mitchell Britton, a business owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Laura Dixon, 95
TALLULAH — Laura Dixon died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mary Alice Gray, 91
RUSTON — Mary Alice Webster Gray, a retired Louisiana Tech University secretary, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens, Ruston.

Mary Alice Hogan, 73
DELHI — Mary Alice Hogan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time for services. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

LaSandra James, 40
LaSandra Leonette James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alice Margaret Russell, 80
Alice Margaret Searcy Russell of Monroe, a registered nurse formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Mary Louise Williams, 88
Mary Louise Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Fai Peng Sitou Yu, 60
TALLULAH — Fai Peng Sitou Yu, a grocery store co-manager, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Dykes, Lessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Pardue, Jewel Ruth: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

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

VALERIA ETOYLE MITCHELL BRITTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Valeria Etoyle Mitchell Britton, 85, will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Delhi, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Hamilton and Rev. Paul Lipe. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery in Start, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mrs. Britton was born on February 4, 1920 in Start, LA and died January 7, 2006, at Richland Parish Hospital of Delhi. She married Truman R. Britton on March 27, 1943 in San Francisco, CA. She later moved to Delhi where she and her husband owned and operated Britton Ford for twenty-four years. She was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church.
Her husband and lifelong partner of fifty-three years, Truman Ruben Britton, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William Sherman and Eudocye Treadway Mitchell; brothers, Othniel Burton Mitchell and Kenneth Atherton Mitchell; sister, Erma Lee Brown; half-sisters, Myra DeMoss, Mamie Harris and Sara Howe and half-brother Curtis Mitchell.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Truman Britton and wife Brenda of Kingwood, TX, Larry Neal Britton and wife Linnea of Spicewood, TX and Stephen Douglas Britton and wife Janice of Delhi, LA; one daughter, Susan Britton Everett of Monroe, LA; five grandsons, Scott Mitchell Britton and wife Mary of Fairview, TX, Darran Richard Britton and wife Minerva of Porter, TX, Christopher James Britton of Spicewood, TX, Matthew Mitchell Everett and Hunter Ridge Everett of Monroe, LA; two granddaughters, Laura Denise Britton of Ruston, LA and Amy Lynn Britton of Delhi, LA; five great grandchildren; one niece and four nephews.
Her family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Kenneth McDonald, Dr. Tyrone Tucker, the staff at Richland Parish Hospital, and the staff of Richland Manor Nursing Home. Also, the family would like to express their appreciation for all the visits, thoughts, and prayers from friends.
Pallbearers will be Billy Netherland and her five grandsons, Scott Britton, Darron Britton, Chris Britton, Matt Everett and Hunter Everett.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 08, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

ANNIE ELIZABETH BLAZIER
Olla, LA
Services for Annie Elizabeth Blazier, age 77, of Olla will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Eddie Riley officiating. Inerment will follow in the Olla Cememtery.
Mrs. Blazier was born on July 4, 1928 in Charlottesville, VA to the union of James and Amy Gentry and died, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Summit Retirement Center in Alexadria.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles Benton Blazier and her grandsons Michael Hillstead and Charles Holmes.
Survivors include her children Charles Raymond Blazier of Olla, Shriley Haney of Grayson, Evelyn Janette Smith of Jena, Carolyn Thiels of Boyce, Mary Elaine Estis of Olla and Jerry Wayne Blazier of Olla; her sister Louiah Martin of Charlottesville, VA; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two nephews and one niece.
Pallbearers will be Stacy Estis, Chad Estis, Randall Thiels, Devin Bass, Nicholas Herrick and Ian Johnston.
Honorary pallbearers are Donald Roark and Bob Allbritton.
Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Tuesday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy. 165, Olla, LA.

MR. ROBERT KEITH SEMMES, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Robert Keith Semmes, Jr., 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2005 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal, Rev. Mike Haney, OFM. and Rev. Lambert Leykam, OFM. officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mr. Semmes died on January 7, 2006, at his residence. He was a charter member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over fifty-six years. He was a graduate of Neville High School, where he was a member of the boxing team for three years. Mr. Semmes was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran serving his country, during World War II. After the war, he attended Northeast La. Junior College, where he earned a degree in business. Bob was a former member of the Knight's of Columbus, St. Joseph's Men's Club and owned and operated Bob Semmes and Son Plumbing Contractors, until his retirement in 1997.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Keith and Bessie Anders Semmes and brothers, Bernard "Bunk" Semmes and Leslie F. Semmes.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Peggy Rodriguez Semmes of West Monroe, LA; two daughters, Bernardine Semmes Adams and husband Jerry of Monroe, LA and Mary Semmes Kiethley and husband Alex of West Monroe, LA; three sons, Robert Keith Semmes III and his wife Monalisa of West Monroe, LA, John Gregory Semmes of Monroe, LA and Roy Jeffrey Semmes of Lafayette, LA; eleven grandchildren, Tiffany F. Pleasant and husband Joey, M. Heath Fontana and wife, Nikki, Amy Fontana, Robert K. "Bobby" Semmes IV, Stacey S. Amos and husband Danny, Shannon S. Guidry and husband Patrick, Destin Semmes, Jordan Kiethley, Amber Nicole Semmes, Kyle Semmes and John Caleb Semmes; eleven great grandchildren; brother, Thomas Anders Semmes and wife Irene of Eros, LA; several nieces and nephews and special nephew, Dr. Alfred Ozenne and wife Susan.
The children would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Kyle Semmes, devoted grandson, for the compassionate care he gave to his grandfather, and to Patients Choice Hospice for their excellent care beyond our expectations.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Joey Pleasant, Bobby Semmes, Caleb Semmes, Kyle Semmes, Heath Fontana, and nephew, Tommy Semmes, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Greenwood, Billy Osbon, Jesse Fulmer, Raymond Sweet and Dr. Alfred Ozenne.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Cancer Foundation League in West Monroe.

BIRDIE REE TURNER
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Birdie Ree Turner, age 84, will be 2:00 PM on, Monday, January 9, 2006 at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Gayle Riles. Interment will be in New Forest Cemetery in Forest, LA.
Birdie was born on March 19, 1921 in Forest, LA and passed away on January 7, 2006 in Carroll Nursing Home in Oak Grove, LA.
Preceded in death by her is her husband Claude Turner; daughter Peggy Moffit; parents Albert "Will" Dupree and Sarah Dupree; brother Clyde Dupree and sister Rachel Nix.
Survived by her is her son Bill Turner and wife Meshelle of Oak Grove, LA; daughter Patricia Turner of Oak Grove, LA; brother Ray Dupree of Bastrop, LA; sister-in-law Evelyn Dupree of Bastrop, LA; sister Katherine May of St. Joseph, LA; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Turner, John White, Guy Wactor, Brad Pevehouse, Chris Ballard and Jeremy Ballard.
To leave condolences to the family visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

Harold A. Beavon, 92
Harold A. Beavon, a retired engineer with Bridgestone/Firestone, of West Monroe, died Thursday. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.

James 'Buck' Beach, 59
BRANDON, Miss. — James "Buck" Beach, a retired security officer who served in the Navy, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Valeria Mitchell Britton, 85
DELHI — Valeria Mitchell Britton, retired co-owner of Britton Ford, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Paul Curtis Johnston Jr., 46
Paul Curtis Johnston Jr., co-owner of Johnston's Repair, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Donald W. Sugg, 59
Donald W. Sugg, retired from the military, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leah Terrell, 62
Leah Terrell, an antique dealer, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Richard Lee Hoffman, 55
Richard Lee Hoffman, a market manager, of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jerry Wilks, 54
BREAUX BRIDGE — Jerry Wilks, a fishing tool operator, formerly of Winnsboro, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Dykes, Lessie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Gray, Mary Alice Webster: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Russell, Alice Margaret Searcy: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

ROBERT "CULLY" BREARD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
A Mass of Christian Burial Service for Robert Culpepper Breard, age 51, of Chicago, IL will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2510 Emerson Street, Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Msgr. Edmund Moore. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Highway 80 East, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe on Lamy Lane.
Cully Breard died on January 6, 2006 in Dallas, TX. He is a direct descendant of Jean Louis Alexandre de Breard, one of the founders of Monroe.
He attended Jesus the Good Shepherd and graduated from Neville High School. He also attended Northeast Louisiana University. Cully will be remembered for his stellar performances in the Monroe Little Theatre. Opera and theatre production at our local university provided another outlet for his talents. He will be particularly remembered for his role as Pontius Pilate in the production of "Jesus Christ Superstar".
In Chicago, he was employed by Holly Hunt Collections as Training Manager. Holly Hunt Collections is well known as exclusive furniture and interior designers.
Cully was an active participant in Church Drama, Choral Groups and Meals on Wheels in Illinois.
He was predeceased by his mother Nancy Culpepper Breard; two brothers Sylvester Breard, Jr. and Gregory C. Breard.
Survivors include his father Sylvester Q. Breard, Sr. and wife Lillian Oden Breard of Monroe; brothers Mark A. Breard and his wife and son, Dorinda and Sean, David R. Breard all of Dallas; sister-in-law Mrs. Sylvester Breard, Jr.; niece Bonnie Kate Breard both of Houston and many cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Tim McMurray of Chicago, Ernest Breard, Jim Hanna, Tom Hayes III, Gary Miers and Mike Riley all of Monroe.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 7:00 PM and a Rosary service at 6:30 PM on, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe on Lamy Lane.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monroe Little Theatre, P.O. Box 4822, Monroe, LA 71211 or your local Heart Association or to the charity of your choice.

MR. J.W. "RED" BRODNAX, JR.
Twin City Funeral Home - Morgan City, LA
A memorial service for Mr. J.W. Brodnax, Jr., 69, of Berwick, LA formerly of Bastrop, LA will be held on, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City, LA with Bro. Charlie Driskill officiating. Burial will be in the Berwick Cemetery.
Mr. John W. "Red" Brodnax, Jr. died on Friday, January 6, 2006 after a tragic accident.
The 1950s saw the rise of star fullback J. W. "Red" Brodnax a 1954 graduate of Bastrop High School. He was also selected All-State pitcher 1953-54 and a member of the All-State mile relay team. The great fullback led the Rams during an impressive career, which eventually landed him at LSU. "Red" was MVP on the National Championship Team of 1958. He was also selected as Outstanding SEC Blocker by the Birmingham Quarterback Club. In 1957, he returned a kickoff 99 yards. This stands in the record books of LSU football. In 1958 for outstanding achievement in Academics, Athletics, Sportsmanship and Citizenship "Red" was awarded the Nelson Award. "Red" was a three-year letterman and went on to play professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos and in the Canadian Football League.
Mr. John W. "Red" Brodnax Jr. was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Linda Dinger Brodnax; his son Mr. John Maurice Brodnax; mother Mrs. Hattie Harmon Sprayberry; father Mr. John Willis Brodnax, Sr.
Mr. J.W. "Red" Brodnax, Jr. is survived by his brother Mr. James A. "Jimmy" Brodnax of Berwick, LA; four daughters Debra A. Lolley, Vicki D. Currie, Robin G. Brodnax and Tammi L. Bourque; four sons David Brodnax, J.W. Brodnax III, James T. Brodnax and Billy J. Brodnax. He also leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of J.W. "Red" Brodnax, Jr. to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Scholar Program — 8075 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809.

MRS. ROBERTA "BETA" SEVIER GANDY
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta "Beta" Sevier Gandy, age 81,of Tallulah will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Tallulah Presbyterian Church with Father Ferre D'Cruz officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Tuesday at the church.
Mrs. Gandy was born in Tallulah and was a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker and a retired assistant librarian from the Madison Parish Library. She was a member of the Tallulah Presbyterian Church.
She died, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Olive Branch Nursing Home after a brief illness.
She preceded in death by her husband Robert Wyly "Bo" Gandy, Jr.; four children Robert W. Gandy, III, Retta Gandy, Katherine Sherrill Gandy and Sally Gandy and sister Carolyn Sevier Yerger Ratcliff.
Survivors include a brother Henry C. Sevier, Jr. of Covington, LA; nineteen nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Rufus Yerger, Jr., Henry Clay Sevier, III, Thomas Bishop, James Tucker, Joseph Mann, Thomas Favrot, Jr., Gary Elkins and Thomas Gandy, Jr.
Memorials may be made to the Tallulah Presbyterian Church, the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah or the Madison Parish Library.

RICHARD LEE HOFFMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Richard Lee Hoffman, 55, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Hoffman passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at his residence after a brief illness. He was a retired meat market manager.
Mr. Hoffman is survived by his wife Reba Ann Hoffman; sons Timothy Edward Hoffman and wife Laurie and Brian Jason Hoffman and wife Mary Jo; grandson Logan O'Bier Hoffman; granddaughter Madison Maria Hoffman; sisters Virginia Bonner and husband George, Dorothy Emmert and husband Hugh and Mary Lou Singh; brothers Robert E. "Sonny" Hoffman, Jr. and Joel Hoffman; honorary child Michael "Lil Mike" Norris and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Delaney, Jeff O'Bier, Brad Wiley, Kenny Killian, Allen Killian and Josh Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steve King and Kevin Creel.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at New Light Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.

MR. DONALD W. SUGG
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Donald W. Sugg, 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Marlin Betts and Rev. J.C. Osce officiating. Burial will be in the New Forest Cemetery in Forest, LA.
Mr. Sugg died on January 8, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe. He was retired from the United States Navy and also from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. He is preceded in death by his father Tilghman Sugg; wife Elizabeth Sugg and his brother Curtis Sugg.
Survivors include his mother Ouida Sugg; children Henry Rogillio, Gary Rogillio and Ashley Shane; eight grandchildren; brother Richard Sugg; sister Joyce Lowery; four nephews and one niece.
Pallbearers will be Harold Harris, Jim Watson, Theo Tilmon, Dale Lowery, Gary Shumate and Joe Shumate.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY. 10006.

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

MICHAEL RAY CARROLL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Ray Carroll, 53, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Waymon Swain officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park, Bastrop, LA.
Mr. Carroll died January 9, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Bastrop but resided in Monroe for the past nineteen years. He started at the age of 16 as a painter and construction worker. His favorite pets were Gracie and Lunchbox. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his father, Ancil Carroll.
Mr. Carroll is survived by his wife, Sherry Smith Carroll of Monroe, LA; two sons, Nathan Michael Carroll and Christopher Cody Carroll; two step-children, Jamie Clark and Justin Clark of Atlanta, GA; mother, Mrs. Lois Carroll of Bastrop, LA; two brothers, Charles Carroll and wife, Barbara and David Carroll; and sister, Vickie Sartor and husband, Clay.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

RLINE STOUT MARTIN
Cox Funeral Home Mulhearn Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Erline Stout Martin, 88, of Delhi will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the Delhi United Methodist Church. Rev. Joe Hamilton will officiate.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Interment will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mrs. Martin was born on September 17, 1917 in Crowville, LA and died at her home on Monday.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Martin; her parents, Aaron T. Stout and Alma Lingle Stout; her brother, Talmage Stout and a sister, Evelyn Stout Moore.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, William Stephen "Putt" Martin and Launa of Delhi, LA, Louis "Bummy" Martin and Renee of Anchorage, AK, Linda Norris Baker and John Henry of Delhi, LA and Mary Ann Bolton and Bill of Montezuma, GA; one brother Elvis "Chug" Stout of Monroe; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and a very special friend, Capt. Robert C. Coats USN Ret., plus a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends, all of whom cherished her.
Pallbearers will be Mickey Carroll, Jarad Norris, Ray Martin, Richard Moore, Mike Martin and Mark Turrentine.
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Kellye, Tracy, John, Brad, Brandy, Jude, Lyndsey and Chelsey.
"Leenie", as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was a much loved and respected member of the Delhi community, where she lived, raised her family, and worked as a pharmacist for many years in the Delhi hospital. She was also a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church.
"Leenie" was an extraordinary woman of quiet strength and gentle spirit, who knew and believed in the importance and value of family, and dedicated her life to her family, which was her greatest joy and priority.
"Leenie", will, also, most notably be remembered as an avid birdwatcher and naturalist who devoted countless hours observing the wonders of nature at her home and around the world. She was ever learning, seizing every opportunity to find out all she could about life and the world she lived in; and was always interesting and fun to be with.
Few individuals possess the unique passion and enjoyment "Leenie" had for life. All that knew her can honestly say, she lived a full and active life, like we would all want to do.
Our lives are the richer because of her influence.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Delhi United Methodist Church.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.

ALLEN SCOTT DANIEL
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Allen Scott Daniel, 78, of Monroe will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Dale Walker, Rev. Whit Holmes, and Rev. Lynn Daniel officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Daniel was born April 14, 1927 and passed away at St. Francis Medical Center on January 10, 2006 after a lengthy illness. He attended Georgia Tucker Elementary School and graduated from Neville High School in 1944. He then served two years in the United States Navy. He started Daniel Printing Company in 1962 and remained active in the business for almost his entire life. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church for over fifty years, coached Little League Baseball for forty years, and served on the Monroe Little League Board for many years. He was a mentor for many young people, a good husband, father, and grandfather.
Mr. Daniel is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Johnye McCarthy Daniel; three children, Allen Scott Daniel, Jr. and wife Delores, John McCarthy Daniel and wife Lynn, and Deborah Daniel Rivers; six grandchildren, Jennifer M. Daniel, John David Daniel, William Peyton Daniel, Ashley C. Daniel, Allen Scott Daniel, III, and Kelli T. Daniel; three sisters, Carol Woodall and husband Robert of Springfield, MO, Dianne Walton of St. Francisville, LA, and Catherine Albright of Bastrop, LA; brother-in-law, John Patrick McCarthy and wife Ruby, and extended family members, Lynn and Jay Rivers, Cyndy and John Perry, Chelle Rivers, Stephanie Randolph, Quincie Rivers, Jammie Perry, J. W. Perry, Tyner Guillot, Brett Rivers, and Blaine Rivers.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Special Thanks and Love to Father Greg Riley, Father Andrew Powell, Rev. Bill Dye, Dr. Charles Morgan, Dr. Emile Barrow, Michelle Robinson, Dr. Robert Sarama, nurses and staff at St. Francis Medical Center and caregiver William Bryant.
Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, Pine Grove Church, Rays of Sonshine, or the Allen Scott Daniel Endowment at Neville High School.

GLENN "BUDDY " POINDEXTER
1/11/52~1/6/05
Daddy do all puppydogs go to Heaven? I hope so cause I can't wait to jump in your lap and lick your face. You'll have to pick Benji Boy up cause he's to fat to jump.
Happy Birthday Daddy from your five puppydogs
Sasha, Sugarbear, Benji, Stevie and Stormie
Mommy and Grandee wish you a Happy Birthday, too!!!

Robert 'Cully' Breard, 51
CHICAGO — Robert "Cully" Breard, a training manager, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Laura Dixson, 95
RICHMOND — Laura Dixson, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John Herron, 47
ADVERTISEMENT 
WINNSBORO — John Herron, a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Don Novel Hutson, 65
SHREVEPORT — Don Novel Hutson, a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Harold L. Johnston Sr., 75
BEEKMAN — Harold L. Johnston Sr., a self-employed businessman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Beekman Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Bobby Carl Mann, 50
Bobby Carl Mann of Monroe, a draftsman for Mustang Engineering, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carolyn McCarty, 74
WISNER — Carolyn McCarty, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Arrangements are incomplete.

Opal Hays McDuff, 88
BASTROP — Opal Hays McDuff, a home economist, died Dec. 22. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ethel Mae Ridley, 88
Ethel Mae Ridley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Donald W. Sugg, 59
Donald W. Sugg of West Monroe, retired from U.S. Navy, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Danyell Travis, 22
Danyell Travis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Full Gospel Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jerry Wilks, 54
BREAUX BRIDGE — Jerry Wilks, formerly of Wisner, a fishing tool operator in the oilfield, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Olan Williamson, 71
WINNSBORO — Olan Williamson, a retired funeral director, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at New Life Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Martin, Erline Stout: 3 p.m. Thursday, Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi.

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

DONALD DAVIS BROWN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Donald Davis Brown, 69, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 13, 2006 at the Hughes Chapel Church near Crossett, Arkansas, with Rev. Lynn Townsend officiating. Burial will be in the Hughes Chapel Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Brown passed away on, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 after a brief illness at his residence in West Monroe. He was born December 12, 1936 to his parents the late Colonel and Edna Brown. He graduated from Bastrop High School in 1954, then on to Louisiana Business College for two years. He worked for Charles Synders in Men's clothing at Bastrop, then Belk Gallent on DeSiard Street in Monroe. He retired from J.C. Penny's after thirty-five years in the Men's Department. The last three years he came out of retirement to work for Drennans Pharmacy and Gift Shop.
He leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Mrs. Allene Watson of Crossett, AR, Sarah Johnson of Pine Bluff, AR, and Norma Brown of West Monroe, LA, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Ray Stokes, Ernie Boseman, Brent Stokes, Hughen Watson, Dan Wooten, Chad Watson, Daniel Watson, and Patrick Boseman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eloyd Johnson, Gelendol Stanley, Erwin Evans, Frankie Evans, Aubrey Evans, Dewey Allen Brown, and Paul Robinson.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital

JAMES W. "JIM" DAVIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. James W. "Jim" Davis, 82, of Swartz, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 13, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Clarence Kelly officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Davis, a WWII Army veteran, was born February 28, 1923, in Rector, AR, and died January 10, 2006, at his residence. He served as Chief of Police in Rector, AR and retired from the City of Monroe Water Plant. He was a member of Ambassador Baptist Church, Dannley Masonic Lodge in Rector, AR, Walker George Lodge #467 F&AM where he was the duly elected Worshipful Master, Monroe Scottish Rite Bodies, and Barak Shrine Temple. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Marie Stewart Davis; daughters, Deleta Sue Gee, Carol Nale and husband Glenn, Sheila McGrew and husband Robby, and Lena Pike and husband Brian; sons, Jimmy W. Davis and wife Stephanie, Darol Davis, and Chris Davis; seventeen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Masons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe

MAMIE RUTH HAMMONS FOX
Hixson Funeral Home - Lake Charles, LA
Mamie Ruth Hammons Fox, 86 passed away on, Monday, January 9, 2006 in Spring, TX. She was born January 13, 1919, in Downsville, LA. Ruth received her B.A. Degree from Louisiana Tech in 1939. She married Woodrow Wilson Fox in December 1940. She taught school at Lacassine High for thirty-seven years. She was resident of Iowa, LA for many years. She loved gardening and cooking for her family. She was a member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church. Her husband of fifty-three years, Woodrow Fox, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents Ruth Hester and Charley Hammons; step mother Sally Shelby Hammons brothers Glay and Willard Hammons; sisters Hazle Rogillio and Maude Lee Slagle; half-brother Charles F. Hammons; step brother Alvis Shelby and step sister Eloise Simpson.
Survivors include son Willian Woodrow (Billy) Fox and wife Lynda of Shreveport, LA; daughter Mary and husband Don Nash of the Woodlands, TX; five grandsons Paul Fox of Baytown, TX, Chuck and wife Wendy Fox of Cedar Hill, TX, David and wife Stacey Fox of Benton, LA, Jefferey Nash and wife Teresa of Houston, TX and Kris Nash of Corpus Christi, TX; one great grandson Nolan Nash of Houston, TX; half-brother Billie Hammons and wife Carolyn of Haynesville, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church Building Fund, 20080 Witherwax Rd. Iowa, LA; Lighthouse Hospice 14011 Park Dr. Suite 201, Tomball, TX. 77377 or to the charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Graveside will be, Friday, January 13, 2006 at 11:00 AM in Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, LA.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.mem.com.

PEGGY GARRARD
Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home - Marshall, MO
Peggy Garrard, 44, of Marshall, MO, died, Monday, January 9, 2006, in Otterville, MO, as the result of an automobile accident.
Cremation. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God in Downsville, LA. Burial will be held in Frost Town Community Cemetery in Downsville, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the local American Cancer Society.
Born May 14, 1961, in Monroe, LA, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Claude Garrard and Joyce Ann Frost Rodriguez who survives of Montgomery, TX. She had lived in Marshall the last ten years moving from Auxvasse, MO and was a childcare supervisor for Butterfield Youth Services in Marshall. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Philippines and was a member of Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 in Malta Bend, MO. She was an avid bowler.
Additional survivors include three brothers, Jimmy Claude Garrard, Jr., James Jerrel Garrard both of Shreveport, LA and Alfred Charles Rodriguez of Cincinnati, OH; four sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Garrard of Auxvasse, MO, Karen Rochelle Garrard of Huntsville, TX, Angela Felicia Parker and husband, Steve of Shreveport, LA and Rachel Adelle Rodriguez of State College, PA; along with several nieces and nephews.

PEGGY D. HASTE
In Memory of Peggy D. Haste
A year ago today Heaven became your home. You received a new body. A body that will never need the constant care of several doctors. When you came into my live I felt as though I was the most blessed man on earth. After sharing my life with you, I know that I am. I would not bring you back even if I could, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you very much. Every person that was touched by your life has become a better person because of your touch.
Love You, Ervin

CAROLYN MCCARTY
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Carolyn McCarty, 74, of Wisner will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 12, 2005 in Wisner First Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment will follow in South Central Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Gill First national Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be Wednesday form 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
She was born to the Edmon and Elizabeth Stuart Brantley on December 25, 1931 in Winnsboro and passed from this life, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Franklin medical Center in Winnsboro.
Mrs. McCarty was a member of Wisner First Baptist Church. She married R. L. McCarty on December 13, 1956 in Winnsboro. She worked as a Teacher's Aide in the Franklin Parish School System for many years, and operated a private Day Care in Wisner.
She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years R. L. "Son" McCarty of Wisner; three children and their spouses Brenda and Otis Pirtle of Henderson, TX, Douglas Wayne and Debbie Etter of Marietta, GA, and Marc and Katie McCarty of Wisner; sister Gladys Dewitt; sister-in-law Ola Williams both of Crowville. She is also survived by her grandchildren Bryan Morgan, Craig Morgan, Paula Isom, Teena Oswald, Cherri Miller, Lance Etter, Brianna Etter, Alison McCarty, and Drew McCarty; eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Ken Batey, Mark Brister, John Davis, Patrick Pierce, Mike Watson, and Jesse Young.
Any planned memorials may be made to Wisner Baptist Church Building Fund in Mrs. McCarty's memory.
To sign guest book and/or view video tribute online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

MARY LOUISE LANCASTER WILLIAMS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mary Louise Lancaster Williams will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2006 in Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe with the Reverend Paul Saban officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, - Monroe.Mrs. Williams, 88, of Monroe, passed away, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at her residence after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Williams was born January 23, 1917, in Shreveport. She graduated from Byrd High School, Shreveport in 1934 and attended North Business College, Shreveport. In 1946 she moved to Monroe with her husband, Sidney Lafayette Williams and became a member of Memorial United Methodist Church where she remained an active member until her death. She went to work as a medical secretary in 1952 for the Orthopedic Clinic and retired from there in 1984. She served as a past president of the Sherrouse School PTA and was a member of the Ouachita Parish Medical Assistants Society before her retirement. After her retirement she served as a volunteer for many organizations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Morgan and Mary Louise Beale Lancaster; her son, Sidney Lafayette Williams, Jr., and her brother, Sidney Morgan Lancaster, Jr.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was devoted to her faith and her friends.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Sally Williams DesOrmeaux and her husband, Kirby of Alexandria; grandchildren, Robin DesOrmeaux Mouliere and her husband, Keith of Alexandria and Sidney Carter Williams and his wife, Holly of Lufkin, TX; great granddaughters, Brooke Suzanne Mouliere of Alexandria and Sydnie Grace Williams of Lufkin, TX; step-grandchildren, Mary Margaret Rowe Stevens and Ernest E. Rowe, Jr., of TX; her sister, Nell Lancaster Bizet and her husband, Joe of Shreveport.
Pallbearers will be Walter Perron, Paul Mallett, Frank Serio, Paul Farr, Kermit Bearden and Lester Davis.
The family expresses special thanks to a host of friends and special friends for all their kindness and prayers.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Williams had requested donations to Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe.

Bertha Bonner, 86
BASTROP — Bertha Bonner, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Gallion. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jerline Bridges, 80
FARMERVILLE — Jerline Bridges, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Doyle Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Michael Ray Carroll, 53
Michael Ray Carroll of Monroe, a painter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Linda Vickers Carter, 48
BELLE CHASE — Linda Kaye Vickers Carter, a homemaker formerly of Olla, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Shady Grove Baptist Church west of Olla. Visitation is after 11 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Ernie L. Castleberry Sr., 84
BASTROP — Ernie Leo Castleberry Sr., retired from International Paper Co., died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Allen Scott Daniel, 78
Allen Scott Daniel of Monroe, owner of Daniel Printing Co., died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Eunice Flores Day, 90
COLUMBIA — Eunice Flores Day, a retired grocery owner, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery west of Columbia.

Eva Day, 52
EPPS — Eva Day, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mattie Ezell, 89
ST. JOSEPH — Mattie Ezell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James 'J.L.' Gentry, 87
BASTROP — James Lavelle "J.L." Gentry, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John Herron, 47
WINNSBORO — John Herron, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jennifer G. Howell, 30
ST. JOSEPH — Jennifer G. Howell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Walter L. Kims, 42
Walter L. Kims of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Carolyn McCarty, 74
WISNER — Carolyn McCarty, a retired teacher's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Wisner First Baptist Church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John W. McKnight, 75
COLUMBIA — John W. McKnight, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ellis Miley, 73
MANGHAM — Ellis Miley, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Carl Monroe Mosley, 69
HOLLY RIDGE — Carl Monroe Mosley, a retired pipefitter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church near Holly Ridge. Visitation is 4:30 to 9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

J.C. Pierson, 75
BASTROP — J.C. Pierson, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Velma Rivers, 84
PASADENA, Calif. — Velma Rivers, formerly of Marion, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at Doyle Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fred 'Slick' Smith, 75
WINNSBORO — Fred "Slick" Smith, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Ashley Taylor, 7
DOWNSVILLE — Ashley Taylor, a student, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarence Washington, 83
DALLAS — Clarence Washington, a retired farmer formerly of New Orleans, died Jan. 4. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Watkins, 52
RAYVILLE — James Watkins died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Herman Weatherall, 84
ST. JOSEPH — Herman Weatherall, a farmer, died Monday. Services are noon Monday at Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Taylor Wright, 98
BATON ROUGE — Taylor Wright, a retired farmer formerly of Alto, died Saturday. Services are 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery, Alto.

Previously Acknowledged
Johnston Sr., Harold L.: 2 p.m. today, Beekman Methodist Church, Beekman.
Martin, Erline Stout: 3 p.m. today, Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi.
McDuff, Opal Hays: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Ridley, Ethel Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Travis, Danyell: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Full Gospel Church, Monroe.

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

MARJORIE JUNE ASWELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Marjorie June Aswell, 51, of Garland, Texas and formerly of New Orleans, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 14th, 2006, at the Downsville United Methodist Church, Downsville, LA, with Rev. Trey Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Miss Aswell was born August 21st, 1954 in New Orleans, LA, and passed away January 10th, 2006, in Garland, Texas.
Miss Aswell was a nanny providing care for children and was a member of Gretna United Methodist Church, Gretna, LA, where she worked in their Mothers Day Out Program.
Miss Aswell is survived by her parents, Donald and Virginia Aswell of New Orleans, LA; her sister, Carol Campion of Garland, TX; her brother, Paul Aswell and his wife Meg, of Stuttgart, Germany; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

WILLIAM PRESTON EYRE, SR.
Caruth Village Funeral Home - Hot Springs, AR
William Preston Eyre, Sr., age 76, of Hot Springs Village, passed away at home, Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Born March 26, 1929 in West Monroe, LA to Frank Hunter and Gladys Chandler Eyre.
Survivors include his wife of twenty-three years Rose Mary Quinis Eyre of Hot Springs Village, AR and sister Anna Joyce Williams Simpson of Calhoun, LA. He was a 1946 graduate of Ouachita High School, West Monroe, LA and graduate of Louisiana Technical University, Ruston, LA in 1951 in the first Petroleum Engineering Class and a member of Lambda Chi Fraternity.
He retired as Senior Technical Superintendent of Gas Control and Measurement for Monterey Pipeline Company/Exxon Mobil of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Louisiana State Board of Professional engineers and Land Surveyors and a member of American Institute of Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers. He served active duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal. He was in the U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
He was a member of Christ of the Hills Methodist Church.
He is survived by one son, William P. Eyre, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA; two daughters Cynthia Gale Eyre of Slaughter, LA and Laura and Constantine Koursaris of Melbourne, FL; three stepchildren Susan and Robert Dennis of Ponchatoula, LA, Anne and Jeb Brandt of Covington, LA and John and Christina Harter of Omaha, NE; one sister Anna Joyce and John Simpson of Calhoun, LA; five grandchildren Fleur and Maya Ferrara, Dina, Michael and Nicholas Koursaris; four step grandchildren Brian and Casey Brandt, Tara Alford, Christian and Seth Harter; one niece Ann and Brandon Long and a great niece and great nephew Landry and Peyton Long.
The memorial service will be, Monday, January 16, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Christ of the Hills Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Leslie officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Bolan Corkern, Charles Hayes, Frank Murphy, Joe Roop, Dennis Sible, Hank Spiller, Martin Young and Dr. Prabhakara Reddy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, Hospice Home Care of Hot Springs or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Guest register is at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

PEGGY GARRARD
Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home - Marshall, MO
Peggy Garrard, 44, of Marshall, MO, died, Monday, January 9, 2006, in Otterville, MO, as the result of an automobile accident.
Cremation. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God in Downsville, LA. Burial will be held in Frost Town Community Cemetery in Downsville, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the local American Cancer Society.
Born May 14, 1961, in Monroe, LA, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Claude Garrard and Joyce Ann Frost Rodriguez who survives of Montgomery, TX. She had lived in Marshall the last ten years moving from Auxvasse, MO and was a childcare supervisor for Butterfield Youth Services in Marshall. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Philippines and was a member of Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 in Malta Bend, MO. She was an avid bowler.
Additional survivors include three brothers, Jimmy Claude Garrard, Jr., James Jerrel Garrard and wife Marlene all of Shreveport, LA and Alfred Charles Rodriguez of Cincinnati, OH; four sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Garrard of Auxvasse, MO, Karen Rochelle Garrard of Huntsville, TX, Angela Felicia Parker and husband, Steve of Shreveport, LA and Rachel Adelle Rodriguez of State College, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

OPAL MARY HAYS MCDUFF
Cox Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Opal Mary Hays McDuff, born April 5, 1917 in St, Tammany Parish passed away at her home in Bastrop, LA on December 22, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Raymond Milton McDuff, a former County agent in Morehouse Parish; her parents Jessie Young and Walter Wiggins Hays and her four siblings, George Young Hays, Herbert Hays, Almond Hays, and Edra Hays Green. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Opal was a graduate in Home Economics from Southwestern in Lafayette, LA and was first employed as a home demonstration agent in Washington Parish, LA.
After moving to Bastrop in 1950, she joined Louisiana Power and Light as a home economist, and worked in Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. She was one of the first home economist to present live television demonstrations on KNOE, teaching viewers how to cook with electric appliances "Redi Kilowatt" was always on her lapel.
After retiring from LP&L, she worked as a dietician for several area nursing homes. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, and dancing with her husband. They regularly drove to the Gulf Coast where they enjoyed the music of Leon Kelner at the Broadwater Beach. She and Raymond were avid fans of the LSU Tigers. Opal was an active member of many organization including the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women Circle-2, the Clarklea Garden Club for over forty years, the Abram Morehouse DAR for thirty-one years, the Potpourri Study Club for twelve years, and the Quota Club, serving as president in 1957. She remained vitally interested in Kalorama and the Snyder Museum.
She loved sharing her ideas and talents with others and will be remembered for her style and grace. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Bastrop on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop, the Snyder Museum, or a charity of your choice.

JOHN WILMER McKNIGHT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for John Wilmer McKnight will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 13, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Everett Geis officiating.
Survivors include wife: Barbara P. McKnight; son: John Randolph McKnight; sisters: Hazel Washington, Nancy Whitney, Mary Jane Munholland, Alice Tyner, and Lucinda Lingefelt; step-children: James D. Mann and wife Ronda and Cathy Ray and husband Ronnie; and four grandchildren.

MR. JAMES HOWARD REEVES
Young's Community Winnsboro, LA
Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mr. James Howard Reeves, 87, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Magnolia Baptist Church on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ron Ferrington and Bro. James "Jabo" Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Reeves was born November 10, 1918 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired farmer, and a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Maggie Rose Smith Reeves, grand-daughter Tamara Ramsey, brother Huey Reeves, sister Alma Mercer, father Laurence Reeves and mother Armie Reeves.
Survivors include: daughter Janice Ramsey and husband Sonny of Monroe, LA; special friend and caregiver Louise Crooks of Crowville, LA; three sisters: Valorie Gordy of Winnsboro, LA; Ruth Smith also of Winnsboro, LA; and Mytis Clark of Shreveport, LA.
Pallbearers will be David Spear, E.H. Ernfinger, Royce Bryan, Mark Stein, James Shirley, Glynn Gardner, Ray Crooks, and Eddie Clark.
The family will receive friends at Magnolia Baptist Church from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2006.

Nelson D. Abell, 82
Nelson D. Abell of Monroe, an executive with Ouachita Fertilizer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Ben Lewis Bass, 50
Ben Lewis Bass of Monroe, a sanitation engineer, died Jan. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie Mae Batchelor, 68
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Willie Mae Batchelor, a decorator, died Dec. 31. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Winnie M. Bedgood, 76
OLLA — Winnie Meredith Bedgood, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Standard Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Beech Creek Cemetery near Winnfield under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Donald Davis Brown, 69
Donald Davis Brown of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Hughes Chapel Church near Crossett, Ark. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sue Logwood Brown, 62
Sue Ann Logwood Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert L. Bryant, 70
Robert L. Bryant of Monroe, a meter assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.

David Allen Crawford, 22
David Allen Crawford of Monroe, a sporting goods salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James W. "Jim" Davis, 82
SWARTZ — James W. "Jim" Davis, retired city of Monroe Water Plant operator, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Eva Day, 52
EPPS — Eva Day, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Monica Katre Fontenot, 39
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Monica Katre Fontenot, a homemaker, died Jan. 6. Services are noon Saturday at New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James "J.L." Gentry, 87
BASTROP — James Lavell "J.L." Gentry, a building contractor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

James Everett Griffin, 73
POINT— James Everett Griffin, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Julius Bull Hawkins, 76
TALLULAH — Julius Bull Hawkins, a farmer, died Jan. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Union Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 4:30—5:30 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Lake St. John Cemetery, Waterproof.

Abner Heathmon Sr., 84
TALLULAH — Abner Heathmon Sr., a minister, died Jan. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7-8:30 p.m. today at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Tallulah. Burial will be at Mound Project Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Martene Van Hooser, 82
RUSTON — Martene Van Hooser, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jennifer G. Howell, 30
WATERPROOF — Jennifer Lynn Garner Howell, formerly of Newellton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Church of Christ, St. Joseph. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

LaSandra James, 40
LaSandra James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 6. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Carver Elementary School, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Rev. Julian M. Jarrell, 79
HODGE — The Rev. Julian M. Jarrell, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at North Hodge Church of God. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Thelma Mooney, 77
Thelma "Kitten" Mooney of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

John "Tim" Noel, 31
HOUSTON, Texas — John Timothy "Tim" Noel, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brazos Valley Christian Fellowship Church, Sealy, Texas. Burial will be in Carrington Cemetery, Pattison, Texas, under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, Brookshire, Texas.

Robert T. Nugent, 57
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Robert T. Nugent, a painter formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tola Rosenberg, 82
Tola Rosenberg of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Merlin Thomas, 84
BASTROP — Merlin Thomas, retired from International Paper Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Clarence Washington, 83
DALLAS — Clarence Washington, formerly of New Orleans, a supervisor with the New Orleans Housing Authority, died Jan. 4. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lela Belle Welch, 91
OAK GROVE — Lela Belle Welch, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Church of God, Oak Grove. Visitation is today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Mary Louise Williams, 88
Mary Louise Williams of Monroe, a retired medical secretary, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Methodist Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Bonner, Bertha: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Gallion.
Bridges, Jerline: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Carter, Linda Kaye Vickers: 2 p.m. today, Shady Grove Baptist Church, west of Olla.
Castleberry Sr., Ernie Leo: 11 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Herron, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Kims, Walter L.: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
McDuff, Opal Hays: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Miley, Ellis: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham.
Mosley, Carl Monroe: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, near Holly Ridge.
Pierson, J.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Ridley, Ethel Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rivers, Velma: 1 p.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Travis, Danyell: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Full Gospel Church, Monroe.
Weatherall, Herman: noon Monday, Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Wright, Taylor: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.

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

NELSON D. ABELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Nelson Dyer Abell, 82, passed away quietly at his home on January 12, 2006 after a lengthy illness, following a stroke in 1997. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Abell was born July 22, 1923 to Nelson D. and Helen Dixon Abell of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen. Nelson graduated from Ouachita Parish High School, and received an engineering degree from Georgia Tech. He played collegiate basketball and captained the Yellow Jacket tennis team. He served as a decorated submarine officer aboard the U.S.S. Hoe in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Mr. Abell began his business career with Ford, Bacon, and Davis. He was a pioneer in various agricultural businesses throughout the country. He founded Abell Corporation and its three operating divisions, Ouachita Fertilizer Company, Texas Liquid Fertilizer, and Poly Processing Company.
Nelson offered leadership to a number of community and industry groups including, Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe; Director of Monroe Little League; Chairman of the St. Francis Medical Center Board of Directors; President of the Northeast Louisiana University Foundation; General Chairman of the United Way Campaign; founding Chairman of the Ouachita Enterprise Corporation; President of the Fertilizer Institute and President of the National Fertilizer Solutions Association.
Among honors he received include the Georgia Tech Engineering Hall of Fame, and the Total Person Scholar Athlete Award; an honorary doctorate from Northeast Louisiana University; the LSU Hall of Distinction; a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary; the St. Francis Mother Gertrude Hennessy Humanitarian Award and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce David Silverstein Award.
Devoted to his family, Mr. Abell is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Bennie Hughes Abell; three sons and their wives: Nelson III and Stephanie of Monroe, Hughes and Betsy of Austin, TX and Dixon and Martha of Monroe; seven grandchildren: Graham and Claire, Lucy and Sam, Harold and Mary Martha and Helen and her husband Heber Tuft.
Pallbearers will be Kent Anderson, Jack Files, Roy Johns, Tex Kilpatrick, Burchell Liles, George Link, Armand McHenry, Charles Petrus, Charles Venable and Dwight Vines.
Serving as ushers at the church will be Bill Apel, Skip Bell, Lee Carbrey, Neil Douglas and Clyde White.
The family appreciates caregivers since 1997, Jerry Harris, Henry Harris and their staff.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, 1201 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 or an organization of personal choice.

DAVID ALLEN CRAWFORD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for David Allen Crawford, 22, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Myrick, Rev. Lynn Townsend, and Bro. Rickey Brown will officiate. Interment will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
David was born November 18, 1983, in Monroe, LA and died January 11, 2006, in an automobile accident. He was a student at ULM, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and Loch Arbor Baptist Church, and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his mother, Pamela Brown Crawford; father, James E. Crawford; sister, Jamie Elizabeth Crawford; fiancé, Gennie Michelle Barnes; maternal grandparents, George and Barbara Brown; paternal grandmother, Hazel Perritt; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Bennett, Chris Turner, Kenny Thompson, Sr.; Kenny Thompson, Jr., Kevin Berthelot, T.J. Hendrix, Tyler McDermit and Matt Curtis. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

JAMES E. "JIMMY" GRIFFIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for James E. "Jimmy" Griffin, age 73, of Point Wilhite, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2006 at Mt. Arrant Baptist Church in Point, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Rick Crandall.
Jimmy was born on July 28, 1932 and passed away on, Thursday, January 12, 2006, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents James L. Griffin and Thelma L. Griffin.
He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty one years, Mildred R. Griffin; his four sons and their spouses, Tim L., Tom, Ted and Tony Griffin; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tim L., Tom, Ted, Tony, Timothy J., Matt and Cole Griffin.
Jimmy Griffin was, and will continue to be an inspiration to his family and friends. We will all miss him.

TOLA BARON ROSENBERG
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Tola Baron Rosenberg will be at 10:00 AM, Sunday, January 15, 2006, at Temple B'Nai Israel, with Rabbi David Kline officiating. Interment will be in the Jewish Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Rosenberg passed away on January 12, 2006. Tola was born in 1924 in Lodz, Poland, the oldest of three children. Her parents and her two younger brothers perished in the Holocaust leaving her to be the only known living member of her family. She was fortunate enough to even survive Bergen Belson, the same camp where Anne Frank perished. After surviving many work camps and concentration camps, she finally escaped with her best friend on April 20, 1945 only days before being liberated.
She then met her soul mate and best friend, Sol Rosenberg in Germany and they married November 11, 1945. After having their first child, they immigrated to the United States through New Orleans and settled in Monroe in December, 1949. They had five children and lived a very active, philanthropic life in Monroe. Everyone knew and loved Tola. She enjoyed giving her time to the synagogue, especially the "Annual Corned Beef and Dessert Sales" where her famous Rum Cakes were quite a hit.
She was a devoted friend to many and she enjoyed her hobbies of playing tennis, mah-jongg, and working in her garden and of course baking. Her happiest moments were when she was spending time with her family and friends. She certainly was a true angel and will be missed immensely by her loved ones.
She is survived by her devoted husband of sixty wonderful years: Sol Rosenberg; children: Joe and Pam Rosenberg, Jackie and Diane Rosenberg, Herman Rosenberg, Jeannie and Gary Wermuth, and Terri Rosenberg; grandchildren: Asher, Leah, and Ariel Rosenberg, Jonathan and Rachel Rosenberg, Jessica and Aaron Rosenberg, Noah Meicler and Lizzy, and Ash and Elle Wermuth.
Pallbearers will be Mel Cohen, Don Marcus, Bo Smith, Ron Powell, Dr. Richard Chardkoff, Phillip Fishman, Morris Mintz, and Saul Mintz.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Fred Marx, Morris Blumenthal, LeRoy Stern, and Dr. David Raines.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Temple B'Nai Israel, the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., or the Houston Holocaust Museum in Houston, TX.

ASHLEY DANIELLE TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Ashley Danielle Taylor, 7, earned her angel wings, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 after winning an eighteen month battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Ashley, a second grader at Downsville Elementary School, lived her life to the fullest even while enduring many rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, three biopsies, and four major surgeries, including a leg amputation. She was determined that cancer would not run her life. She went to Disney World on her Make-A-Wish Trip where she won the hearts of Minnie Mouse and Princess Aurora. She attended Camp Firefly in Georgia where she made many wonderful friends, rode the Banana boat, line danced, and soared through the air on a flying trapeze. Ashley also visited Galveston Beach with her wonderful big brother Austin and her special cousins Savannah and Heather where she played in the ocean for hours, riding the waves and collecting seashells and crabs.
Born September 15, 1998 in Monroe, LA, Ashley was a true princess in every sense of the word. She was Daddy's little girl who loved the color pink, wearing dresses, and playing with her Bratz dolls while listening to her favorite country music. Ashley loved her many animals with all her heart; horse, Beautiful dogs; Junior John "JJ" Taylor, Katie, Honey, and Chuckie; cat, Runner; goats, Precious and Stripes.
Ashley was preceded in death by grandfather Ellis Stuart.
Ashley's memory will be forever cherished by parents Doug and Valerie Taylor of Downsville, LA and Christina and Chris Springfield of Fairbanks, LA; brothers Austin Taylor and Nathan and Walter Springfield; sister Emily Ruth Green; grandparents James and Iva Nell Taylor, Vicky Stuart, James and Gayle Holman, Deborah and Walter Springfield; cousins Savannah, Heather, Avery, Courtney, Kyle, Willie, Tiffany, Joyce Ann, Justin, Amanda, Hudson, Miranda, Matthew, Livvy, Maddie, T.J. Alyvia; aunts and uncles, Beverly and Bill Waller, Nicky and Sonya Hancock, Roger Taylor, James and Carmen Taylor, Rachel and Ben George, Cindy and Wayne Pagan, Thomas Stuart, Robert and Kacie Wright, T J Holman, Matt Holman, and Cassandra Springfield.
Ashley was under the care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, where she received outstanding care and treatment from an awesome staff dedicated to finding a cure and saving lives. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
There will be a celebration of Ashley's life at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Bro. Anthony Stewart and Bro. Mack Maza officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Ararat Cemetery in Downsville.
Pallbearers will be Stan Johnson, Lamar Young, Tim Moore, Tim Liner, Alton Jordan and Walter Hancock.
Visitation will be Saturday 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

MERLIN THOMAS
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Merlin Thomas, 84, of Bastrop, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Cal Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Cemetery (Linville, LA) under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas, a retired employee of International Paper Company and faithful member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the LeGrand Health Center.
He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Thomas; two daughters, Judy Tate and husband Ernest of Denham Springs, LA and Gail Joiner and husband Chuck of West Monroe, LA; sister, Mary Reynolds of Jasper, TX; six grandchildren, Joey Bennett, Greg Bennett, Jeff Tate, Jennifer Antie, Eddie Johnson and Eric Johnson and twelve great grandchildren.
Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his daughter, Joan Hart; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Thomas; brothers, Jack Lee, O.B., Lawton and Edward Thomas and a sister, Irea Reppond.
Serving as pallbearers are Charles Burns, Woodrow Wilson, Greg Bennett, Eddie Johnson, Eric Johnson and Jeff Tate.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert Lyon, Jack Spigner and Dr. Joey Bennett.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, January 13, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Cherry Ridge Baptist Church.

ROBERT E. WRIGHT
Sunrise Funeral Home - Prescott Valley, AZ
Robert E. Wright, age 83, died January 8, 2006 in Prescott Valley, AZ. He was born June 22, 1922 in Kansas City, MO.
Robert worked as a fireman for the city of Monroe in Louisiana before his retirement.
He proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army.
Robert is survived by Jewel Wright and many friends including his good friend, Jim Chaffin of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera and son, Bobby. Burial will take place at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. All friends and relatives are encouraged to visit www.sunrisefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign the online guestbook.

Nelson D. Abell, 82
Nelson D. Abell of Monroe, a Ouachita Fertilizer executive, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marjorie June Aswell, 51
GARLAND, Texas — Marjorie June Aswell, a nanny formerly of New Orleans, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Downsville United Methodist Church, Downsville. Burial will be in Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

O.Z. Barton, 86
WINNSBORO — O.Z. Barton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Fort Necessity Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Winnie M. Bedgood, 76
OLLA — Winnie Meredith Bedgood, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Standard Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Beech Creek Cemetery near Winnfield under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

James Betha, 71
MORGANTOWN, Va. — James Betha, a retired truck driver formerly of New Orleans, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Benjamin Watson Box, 42
RAYVILLE — Benjamin Watson Box, a roustabout, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Haral Laron Burton, 50
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Haral Laron Burton, an oilfield worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jimmy Cupp, 48
WINNSBORO — Jimmy Cupp, a farm worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William P. Eyre Sr., 76
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. — William Preston Eyre Sr., died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Monday at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Caruth-Village Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Virginia Gettle, 69
Virginia "Ginger" Dare Davis Gettle of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Larry M. Guimbellot, 61
RAYVILLE — Larry Mitchell Guimbellot, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church near Holly Ridge. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carolyn Jo Jackson, 65
PINEVILLE — Carolyn Jo Jackson died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Quitman Cemetery, Quitman. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Sam James Jr., 88
Sam James Jr. of Monroe, retired owner of James Dry Cleaners, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Lyles Sr., 70
RAYVILLE — William J. "Billy Joe" Lyles Sr., a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until noon Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville and 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Thelma P. Mooney, 77
Thelma P. Mooney of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Howard Reeves, 87
WINNSBORO — James Howard Reeves, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

W.H. Springfield, 81
W.H. "Dub Red Eye" Springfield of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Previously acknowledged
Bass, Ben Lewis: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Batchelor, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Bonner, Bertha: 1 p.m. today, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Gallion.
Bridges, Jerline: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Brown, Sue Ann Logwood: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bryant, Robert L.: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Castleberry Sr., Ernie Leo: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Crawford, David Allen: 2 p.m. today, Loch Arbor Baptist Church.
Day, Eva: 1 p.m. Sunday, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps.
Fontenot, Monica Katre: noon today, New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Gentry, James Lavell "J.L.": 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hawkins, Julius Bull: 11 a.m. today, First Union Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Heathmon Sr., Abner: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Herron, John: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
James, LaSandra: 2 p.m. today, Carver Elementary School, Monroe.
Jarrell, The Rev. Julian M.: 2 p.m. today, North Hodge Church of God, Hodge.
McDuff, Opal Hays: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Miley, Ellis: 1 p.m. today, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham.
Pierson, J.C.: 1 p.m. today, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Ridley, Ethel Mae: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rivers, Velma: 1 p.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Thomas, Merlin: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Travis, Danyell: 1 p.m. today, New Light Full Gospel Church, Monroe.
Washington, Clarence: 10 a.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville.
Weatherall, Herman: noon Monday, Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Welch, Lela Belle: 1 p.m. today, Oak Grove Church of God, Oak Grove.
Williams, Mary Louise: 10 a.m. today at Memorial Methodist Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport,
Wright, Taylor: 12:30 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.

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

MR. BENJAMIN WATSON BOX
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Benjamin Watson Box, age 42, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 16, 2006 at Mangham Baptist Church in Mangham, LA; under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral home with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating the services. Interment will follow at Little Creek Cemetery in Archibald, LA.
Benjamin Watson Box was born on August 30, 1963 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006 in Rayville, LA.
Benjamin was a member of First Baptist Church of Archibald, LA, most recently he attended Mangham Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, fish, and trap, garden and to raise flowers.
He is survived by his parents: Erlene and Jack Box of Rayville, LA; sister, Lynne Box of Mangham, LA; nephew, Vance Box and wife, Heather of Monroe, LA; great niece, Hannah Box of Monroe, LA; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Paul Gandy, Clinton Smart, Brent Smart, Jerry Thompson, Kevin McKay and Vance Box.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Archibald, Steve Archibald, Lowell Humphries, Skipper Antley, Stacy Antley, Trent Antley and Troy Jones.
The family would like to say a special thank you to family, friends and caregivers, especially to Hospice of Louisiana, you helped to make the last days bearable. Visitation will start at 4:00 PM, Sunday at Mangham Baptist Church.

MR. ROLAND BRENT ETIER
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Roland Brent Etier, age 62 of Hebert will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Bill Gueringer officiating. Interment will military honors will follow in the Etier Cemetery in Hebert.
Mr. Etier was born in Hebert, LA on March 29, 11943 to the union of George and Haywood Owens Etier and died Friday, January 13, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Shreveport.
He was a retired consultant with offshore drilling companies and a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served in the Army. He was also a 1061 graduate of Mangham High School where he was involved in all sports. He was a member of the Welcome Home Baptist Church in Hebert.
He was preceded in death by his parents: his grandson: Tres' O'Neal and his brother: Timothy Etier.
Survivors include his daughter: Tina Etier O'Neal of Denham Springs, his brother: Paul Etier of Hebert and his sister: Maggie Harris of El Dorado, AR, and his grandchildren: Christian O'Neal and Dakota 0' Neal.
Pallbearers will be Scott Washam, Britt Kealhey, Carey Etier, Jon Harris, James Harris, Clint Freeman, Jack Wheeler and James Etier.
Visitation will be Sunday' from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

EARLENE M. FLEMING
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Earlene M. Fleming, 79, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 10:00 AM Monday. January 16, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Milton Pray and Rev. Leonard Garlington officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery near Oak Grove, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mrs. Fleming was born July 30, 1926, and died January 14, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. She was a faithful member of Peniel Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother and most of all a grandmother.
Mrs. Fleming was preceded in death on June 16, 2005 by her husband, Ben J. Fleming.
Survivors include her daughter; Doris F. Maza and husband Mack: grandsons; Jason Maza and wife Donna, Clayton Maza and wife Mandi: three great grandchildren; Sarah, Jacob, and Jadon Maza: sister; Mildred Cox and brother; Edgar Moss: and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will he 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

DR. SANFORD B. HALPERIN, PH.D.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Sanford B. "Sandy" Halperin, age 82, of Monroe, Louisiana, died on January 14, 2006. Born and reared in Newark, New Jersey, he had lived in Monroe since 1974. He was Professor Emeritus of Insurance from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, having been a Professor there from 1974 to 1994. He taught insurance and related business subjects for thirty years, and had been an employee in the insurance business for an additional sixteen years. He held the Ph.D. degree and five professional designations. His three degrees were from, respectively, New York University; the University of Pennsylvania (where, at the Wharton School, he held a scholarship with the Huebner Foundation for Insurance Education); and Michigan State University. Dr. Halperin was a very popular Professor, and had been elected an Outstanding Faculty Member in the College of Business Administration at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He was a Fulbright Scholar in the academic year 1994-95, serving for five months at the University of Ghana, West Africa. In World War Two he enlisted in the Army and served in the infantry in three campaigns: Ardennes (known also as the "Battle of the Bulge"), Rhineland, and Central Europe, after which he was with the US Army Reserve. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant directly from being a Technical Sergeant, and was retired as a Colonel. His military awards include the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. His final assignment prior to military retirement was as an Operations and Training Officer at Fifth Army Headquarters, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he wrote the Training Course for Reserve Officers. He served as Liaison Officer to the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency and to other civilian organizations. He was a life member of many military organizations, including the Military Order of the Purple Heart, whose Northeast Louisiana Chapter he helped to establish. A Life Patron of Strauss Playhouse, he had for many years been active on stage, receiving awards for his performances, including Best Actor in a Musical twice for his portrayals of Tevye in "Fiddler of the Roof." He was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel in Monroe and of the Unitarian Church when it existed in Ruston.
Dr. Halperin was preceded in death by his parents; his father, a physician, and his mother, a school teacher and Assistant to the Principal; and by Joan, his beloved wife of more than thirty-seven years.
He is survived by a son, Jack, of Chapel Hill, NC, and a daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Joseph Weiss of Valley Village, CA; cousins, and other relatives. Instead of flowers, for those wishing to do so, please consider making a contribution to your favorite charity.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe. A celebration of Dr. Halperin's life will follow at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe.

MRS. MARTENE BAKER VAN HOOSER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Martene Baker Van Hooser of Ruston will be held Sunday January 15, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston, LA. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Van Hooser, devoted wife of Murry Van Hooser for sixty-four years, died January 12, 2006 at Lincoln General Hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Van Hooser is survived by her children: daughter, Vicky Van Hooser Steere and her husband, David, of Katy, TX, son, Philip Van Hooser and his wife, Claire, of Magnolia, TX, and Richard Van Hooser of Bellaire, TX. She is also survived by grandchildren Alisa Steere of College Station, TX, Amanda Van Hooser Stoddard and her husband, Dusty, of Orange Park, FL, and David Esman, son of Claire Van Hooser, and his wife, Jennifer, of Magnolia, TX. The newest addition to the family is a great granddaughter, Catherine Elizabeth Stoddard, of Orange Park, FL. Additional survivors are: brother, James Baker of Metairie, LA, his wife, Ineta, and their children: daughter, Melissa Schroeder and her husband Rick, of Arcadia, LA and their children, Jacob, Ben, Hannah, Abigail, and Silas; and son Stuart Baker of Metairie, LA, and sister-in-law Mildred Baker Wohlt of Harlingen, TX and her son, Van Baker and his wife, Teresa, and their daughter, Jordan, of Brawley, CA. Numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews on her side of the family and Murry's side also survive.
Mrs. Van Hooser was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ellie Baker of Arcadia, LA and her brother, Joseph W. Baker of Houston, TX.
Mrs. Van Hooser was a member of the Godspel Class at Trinity United Methodist Church, a Stephen Minister at Trinity, a member of the Woman's Department Club and the Sunset Garden Club. During her working career she was a legal secretary for Cap Barham.
Pallbearers will be cousins and nephews of Mrs. Van Hooser.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Building Fund, the Methodist Children's Home (Ruston, LA), or the charity of choice.

MR. WILLIAM JOSEPH LYLES SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Funeral services for William Joseph (Billy Joe) Lyles, Sr., age 70 of Rayville, La wilt be at 2:00 PM Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Rayville, with Dr. Ernest Winborn and Rayland Trisler officiating. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the directions of Mulbearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
He served as an educator in the Richiand Parish School system for twenty-nine years and retired in 1997, also retired from the Louisiana National Guard as Lt. Colonel after twenty-eight years and commanded the 528th Eng Bin for three years in Monroe and Companies in Bastrop and Natchitoches.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Elwyn Lyles and Fannie Ada Ellington Lyles and sister Jayne Lyles Dear. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Morace Lyles; two daughters: Judy and Earl (Skeet) Hodgkins of Haughton and Jayne and Tom Lawson of Benton, one son: Joe and GeLeigh Lyles of Start, six grandchildren: Joseph and Matt Lyles of Start, Ryan and Mary Hodgkins of Haughton, and Joseph and Scott Lawson of Benton, brother: Elwyn Campbell and Frances Lyles of Mangham, brother-in-law: Dr. James R. Dear of Bush, mother-in-law: Bertha Morace of Jena brother-in-law: Paul and Frances Morace of Ruston, sisters-in-law: Eva Lois and W. J. Lemoine of Tucson, AZ; Sadie and Benny Love of Jena; and Charlene Helarms of Delhi, a very special person Laura Swain of Rayville, and nieces , nephews and cousins that will miss him. Pallbearers will be Jim Smith, Lee Brown, Keith Pruitt, Dennis Odom, J. B. Montgomery, and Larry Hall.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:00 AM till 12:00 noon and from 1:00 PM till service time at the church.

ROBERT P. MCNABB
Robert P. McNabb, 75, of Allen, TX, passed peacefully January 2, 2006. He was born December 24, 1930, in Ouachita Parish, LA. He was the youngest of five children born to James Matthew and Maebell Worley McNabb. Bob graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in1948 and from Northeast Louisiana College in Monroe, LA in 1953 with a degree in Business Administration. He also took graduate courses at Louisiana State University and The University of Alabama.
Bob served in the Army Artillery as a 1st Lieutenant in Korea from August 1953 to May 1955. He worked for the Dept. of Labor for thirty-one years and retired in 1989 as Regional Manager — Price Programs. He spent the next fifteen years working part time for Fujitsu in the Security Department. He married Bobbie Garner on September 28, 1979.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, A. Otha McNabb; a sister, Clara Ellen Humphries; and a stepson, James B. Garner.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie; a sister, Jeffie Roth in Mississippi; a brother, William N. McNabb, of West Monroe, LA; a stepdaughter, Miriam Gerrard of St. Louis; four grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends who loved him.
The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 3160 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, TX.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 8111 LBJ Frwy., Dallas, TX 75251.

EMILY A. WILLIAMS SMITHERMAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Emily A. Williams Smitherman, 89, of Ruston will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Rev. Dickie Love will officiate. Interment will be at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Smitherman passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006 in Ruston.
She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Monticello, LA. Mrs. Smitherman was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Smitherman and granddaughter Shannon Smitherman.
Mrs. Smitherman is survived by her children, Roger L. Smitherman and wife JoAnn of Choudrant, Shirley Ann Brown and husband Mike of Oak Grove, Buddy W. Smitherman of West Monroe, and Bobbie A. Smitherman of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Alicia Hogan, Dewanna Love, Scotty Smitherman, Jesse Smitherman, and Justin Smitherman; one great grandchild, Shannon Riley Hogan.
Pallbearers will be Frank Winzer, Buddy Skains, Vic Jones, Buddy Davis, Billy Townsend, and Waylon Durr.
Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Smitherman Construction Company.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 15, 2005 at the funeral home.

MR. W.H. "DUB RED EYE" SPRINGFIELD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. W. H. "Dub Red Eye" Springfield, 81, of West Monroe will be at 2:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Ricky Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Springfield passed away Friday, January 13, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, Masonic Lodge #419, and Scottish Rites. He retired as a welder from Riverwood Paper after forty-two years of service and was a U. S. Army veteran.
Mr. Springfield was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Springfield.
Mr. Springfield is survived by his children, Walter Irvin Springfield and wife, Deborah of Rayville, Donald Roy Springfield of West Monroe, Sherri Ramirez and husband, Lee of West Monroe, and Terry Brown and wife, Joyce of Vicksburg, MS; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sister, Katherine Knox of West Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Walter Springfield, Don Springfield, Chris Springfield, Terry Brown, Lannie Dortch, and Brandon Moore.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Rd., West Monroe.

Betty Boudreaux, 69
WINNSBORO — Betty Boudreaux, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Haral 'Ronnie' Burton, 50
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Haral Laron "Ronnie" Burton, an oilfield worker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery near Mangham.

Jim W. Cupp Jr., 48
CROWVILLE — Jim W. Cupp Jr., a farm worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Crockett Point Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Virginia Gettle, 69
Virginia "Ginger" Dare Davis Gettle of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Prevailing Faith Bible Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday. Burial will be in Rutledge Family Cemetery near West Monroe under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tola Rosenberg, 82
Tola Baron Rosenberg of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Temple B'Nai Israel, Monroe. Burial will be in the Jewish Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ashley Taylor, 7
DOWNSVILLE — Ashley Taylor, a student, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville.

Marrion 'Skeet' Wilson, 50
WINNFIELD — Marrion H. "Skeet" Wilson, a mechanic and volunteer firefighter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Family Church, Winnfield. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Previously Acknowledged
Barton, O.Z.: 2 p.m. today, Fort Necessity Pentecostal Church.
Day, Eva: 1 p.m. today, Rocky Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epps.
Eyre Sr., William Preston: 10 a.m. Monday, Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village, Ark.
Guimbellot, Larry Mitchell: 10 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, near Holly Ridge.
Jackson, Carolyn Jo: 3 p.m. today, Quitman Cemetery, Quitman.
Lyles Sr., William J. "Billy Joe": 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Weatherall, Herman: noon Monday, Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph.

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

MRS. CASCYLE R. LaGRONE
Mulhearn Funeral Home

Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Cascyle R. LaGrone, 87, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Peyton Bass and Dr. Clyde Sanchez will officiate. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery.
ADVERTISEMENT 

Mrs. LaGrone was born December 25, 1918, in Choudrant, LA and died January 14, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Olaf L. LaGrone, Sr.
She is survived by her children: Linda Hays and husband Marvin, Sandra Netherland and special friend Charlie Perry, Lamar LaGrone and wife Julia, and Vicki LaMarca and husband Tony; brother: Rev. H.M. Roach; sister: Shirley Anderson; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Mize, Sr.; Brian Hays; Rick Netherland; Dub LaGrone; Tony Cain; Rev. Clay Cain; Ladell Roach; Kevin Mize, Jr; and Charlie Perry.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, January 16, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Benjamin Watson Box, 42
RAYVILLE — Benjamin Watson Box, a roustabout, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roland Brent Etier, 72
HEBERT — Roland Brent Etier, a retired consultant with offshore drilling companies, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Etier Cemetery, Hebert. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Earlene Moss Fleming, 79
Earlene Moss Fleming, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery near Oak Grove. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Sam Hanna Sr., 71
FERRIDAY — Sam Hanna Sr., a newspaper owner and publisher, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mamie Hill, 86
WISNER — Mamie Hill, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Wesley T. Reardon, 72
TALLULAH — Wesley T. Reardon, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Grady Lee Shirley, 96
WINNSBORO — Grady Lee Shirley, a retired electric equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

W.H. Springfield, 81
W.H. "Dub Red Eye" Springfield, of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time.

John Charles Tropea Sr., 83
John Charles Tropea Sr., of Monroe, a pharmacist, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Boudreaux, Betty: 10 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery near Winnsboro.
Burton, Haral L. "Ronnie": 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Cupp, Jim W. Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Crockett Point Baptist Church, Crowville.
Eyre Sr., William Preston: 10 a.m. today, Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village, Ark.
Gettle, Virginia "Ginger" Dare Davis: 3 p.m. today, Prevailing Faith Bible Church, Monroe.
Weatherall, Herman: noon today, Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Wilson, Marrion H. "Skeet": 2 p.m. today, Family Church, Winnfield.

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

SIBYL R. GOULD
Perkins Funeral Home - Dryden, NY
Sibyl Renaud Gould, 85, of Dryden died at home, Sunday, January 15, 2006 after a remarkable struggle with a long illness. Sibyl was born and raised in Monroe, LA, the daughter of Bernard and Mattye Williams Renaud. She earned her Bachelors and Master's degrees from Louisiana State University. She married Robert H. Gould in 1943, and moved with her husband to New York State.
Active in the Presbyterian Church, she has served as an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Dryden, and on committees in the Susquehanna Valley Presbytery and was the District 1 Enabler for Presbyterian Women. With her husband Robert, they twice served in India as Volunteers in Missions for the Presbyterian Church, USA.
Sibyl was a long time member of the Fortnightly Club of Dryden. She was also active in the Needle Club of Dryden. She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Dryden Township Historical Society and was a member of the Friends of Willowbrook Manor where she served on the board.
Sibyl will be remembered as a conservationist, traveler and birdwatcher. With Elderhostel, she traveled to Central America, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe, the American West and China. She was a committed supporter of environmental and human rights issues.
Sibyl was predeceased by her husband Robert H. Gould. She is survived by her three sons, Bruce Gould [Judith] of Magnolia, DE, Robert G. Gould of Sausalito, CA and Douglas Gould of Lenox MA. She had five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled at the First Presbyterian Church of Dryden, 6 North Street, Dryden on, Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:00 AM. Sibyl's family would like to share refreshments and remembrances with her friends in the Fellowship Hall at the church following the service.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Dryden for the Ethiopian Mission Project to support humanitarian efforts and mission projects. Or, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY, in her name at www.perkinsfuneralhome.com.

SAM A. HANNA, SR.
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Sam A. Hanna, Sr. known in some circles as the dean of Louisiana politics in the newspaper publishing business, passed away Sunday at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was 72.
Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Ferriday, at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Pat Roller and Rev. Clyde Ray Webber officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Winnsboro Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA.
Hanna, owner and publisher of the Concordia Sentinel in Ferriday, The Franklin Sun in Winnsboro and The Ouachita Citizen in West Monroe, was known for his straightforward approach in the newspaper field. Through the years the Hanna newspapers have garnered scores of awards for excellence in journalism in the annual Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the Louisiana Press Association. He was a past president of the LPA and served on the board of directors for years. Numerous newspapers throughout Louisiana published Hanna's weekly column on politics, One Man's Opinion. It was read and admired by thousands, Democrats and Republicans alike. Hanna, a 1955 graduate of the LSU Journalism School, was inducted into the journalism school (J-school) hall of fame at LSU in 1993. One year later he was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame at Winnfield. When Hanna was inducted into the journalism school hall of fame the Louisiana Legislature invited him to speak to the House of Representatives and presented him with a resolution passed by the House and the state Senate, congratulating him on his career and his induction into the J-school hall of fame. Hanna bought his first newspaper, the Concordia Sentinel, in 1965. Two years later he bought the Catahoula News-Booster in Jonesville. He sold The Booster in 1988. In 1974, Hanna purchased his hometown newspaper, The Franklin Sun. In 1996, he and his son Sam Hanna, Jr. bought The Ouachita Citizen. Prior to entering the newspaper business as an owner, Hanna worked at the Monroe Morning World and The News-Star World in Monroe when the Ewing family owned the newspapers. He began his career at Monroe newspapers in 1956 as an outdoor writer. Hanna eventually was named political editor of the Monroe papers. That's when he established himself and earned the respect of public officials throughout the state. He could count former Govs. Earl Long, Jimmy Davis, John McKeithen, Edwin Edwards, Dave Treen and Mike Foster as friends. Hanna was frequently interviewed by documentary film makers about the Long family, most notably Earl. He appeared frequently in documentaries aired by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). When Long encountered health problems and became a national focus of attention Hanna was deeply involved in the media coverage of Longs travails. Hanna also was on hand in covering the desegregation crisis of the public school system in New Orleans when Davis was governor. But Hanna always maintained the most interesting story he ever covered, as a journalist was the failure of Delta Security Bank in Ferriday. The bank was known to have ties to organized crime, particularly convicted racketeer Carlos Marcello. Following his graduation from Winnsboro High School in 1951, Hanna enrolled at LSU on a band scholarship where he played trumpet for the LSU Fighting Tiger Marching Band. He worked as sports editor of the LSU student newspaper, The Daily Reveille, and he sold advertising for The Reveille as well. To say Hanna bled purple and gold would be an understatement. An Eagle Scout as a teenager, Hanna was an ardent supporter of scouting. He was a recipient of the noted Silver Beaver Award for Scouting. He served on the board of directors of Concordia Bank & Trust Co. of Vidalia, the largest independently owned bank in Louisiana. Hanna was a past president of the Ferriday Rotary Club and the Ferriday Chamber of Commerce on two separate occasions. Hanna served on the first board of directors for Huntington School in Ferriday. In the past when he found the time and birds, Hanna could be found hunting quail. His annual Christmas column, A Christmas Quail Hunt, note his love for quail hunting as a youth and as an adult. Hanna is survived by his wife of nearly forty-six years, Mary Sue. He also is survived by his children, Mary Linda Rocconi and husband August, Lesley Hanna Capdepon and husband Keith, and Sam Hanna, Jr. and wife Gena. Grandchildren Charles and Rush Capdepon and Ashton Rocconi.
His parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Hanna, preceded him in death.
Pallbearers will be Joe M. Gravelle, Myles Hopkins, Barry Maxwell, Al Vaughn, Bert Hatten and Don Horton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Guice, Steve Thompson, Johnny Taylor, Al Ater, Bob Anderson, Jules Dante, Dr. John Cooksey, Bryant Hammett, Rod Elrod and the Board at Concordia Bank.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday, January 17, 2006 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday, LA.

GERTIE MAE ALLISON SIMPSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Gertie Mae Allison Simpson of West Monroe will be at Highland Baptist Church, 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006, with Rev. Gordon (Skip) Dean officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery.
Mrs. Simpson went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2006 after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Simpson was born May 2, 1926 in Monroe, LA. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and married her adored husband, Durward, in 1944. In the early years, Mrs. Simpson worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company. She always remembered her job and her friends there very fondly. Mrs. Simpson was a member of McClendon Baptist Church for many years and served as pianist there. In 1959, she and her family joined Highland Baptist Church. She loved her church and her friends there very much. Mrs. Simpson was a very active member at Highland. She was a member of the church choir and Golden Age Club. She also worked along with her husband organizing trips to Branson, MO for the Golden Age Club over a total of eleven years. In her earlier years, Mrs. Simpson served as president of the Lampkin Home Demonstration Club and president of the Tepee Toters Holiday Ramblers Motor Home Club. She also participated in the Southern Living Cooking School when it was held at the Monroe Civic Center.
Mrs. Simpson will always be remembered for her musical talent, sweet smile, and loving Christian spirit. She continued to lift up her prayers even when she was very ill. She praised God for how good he had been to her and her family over the years. She never gave up the love she had for her family and home. She will be missed more than she could possibly ever know.
Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her mother Allie Ruth Richardson, West Monroe, LA; father, B.Z. Allison, Houston, TX; step-father, John W. Richardson, West Monroe, LA.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Durward Simpson of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Anna Ruth Powell and her husband John; grandchildren, Chad Powell of West Monroe, LA and Jessica Powell of West Monroe, LA; best friends, Truman and Dorene Poole; and various other family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Joe Dean, Rudy Hernandez, Donald Poole, Truman Poole, Shorty Wilbanks, and Leo Townsend.
Honorary pallbearers will be Claude Baines, Jim Freeman and Irvin Bryan.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

JOHN CHARLES TROPEA, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. John Charles Tropea, Sr., 83, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 19, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Msgr. Edmund Moore and Rev. Mark Watson will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Tropea was born July 20, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, and passed away, Friday, January 13, 2006, at his home in Monroe. Johnny was a pharmacist for fifty-five years and will always be remembered for his gentle demeanor and reassuring smile.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a Bombardier completing fifty missions in B-24 Liberator bombers. He was re-deployed to Navigation School at Selman Field where he met and married Rosemary Cascio. During the post war years, he attended Pharmacy School at Loyola University in New Orleans. Graduating in 1951, he returned to Monroe to raise a family and practice pharmacy.
Johnny was a recipient of the Grant-Collens Pharmacy Award in 1991, and Louisiana State Golden Pharmacy Certificate in 2001. He was a Lifetime member of the Selman Field Historical Association, a member of the Aviation/Military museum, a National Honoree of the WWII Veterans Memorial, a faithful member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and a loyal member of the 5th District Pharmaceutical Association in Louisiana.
He was predeceased by his parents, Nunzio and Lucia Tropea; beloved wife, Rosemary Cascio Tropea; brother, Alfred Tropea; sister, Anna Tropea Battaglia; sisters-in-law, Loretta Tropea and Catherine Tropea.
He is survived by his loving children: daughter, Deborah Tropea Mahan and husband Bill; son, John C. Tropea, Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Daddy's best buddy); brother, Joseph Tropea, Sr. and a host of nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Pallbearers will be Carl Aron, Mark Battistone, Frank Bruscato, Victor Charles Cascio, Freddie Cascio, Mike Napoli, Johnny Sampognaro and Walter Pierron.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the 5th District Pharmacy Association, Gene Spatafora, Dr. Warren Stassi, Jackie Stover, Hugh Norman Smith, Dr. David Burkett, Barton MacNeil, A.J. Pendola, D.V. Pendola, Jr., Victor David Cascio, Stevie Cascio, Colby Davis, Ebben Tillman, Marlin Kerby, Bill Wilson, Barron Powell, Dr. Michael Sampognaro and Anthony Battaglia.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church or your favorite charity.

Johnnie Mae Albritton, 83
Johnnie Mae Albritton of West Monroe, formerly of Holly Ridge, retired owner of Albritton's Store, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frances S. Baugh, 85
Frances L. Simmons Baugh of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Soul's Harbor United Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery, near Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Emma Mae Burns, 89
WISNER — Emma Mae Burns, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sanford B. Halperin, 82
Sanford B. Halperin, Ph.D., of Monroe, a retired professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 4 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sam Hanna Sr., 72
FERRIDAY — Sam Hanna Sr., a newspaper owner and publisher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Old Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Mamie Bruce Hill, 86
VIDALIA — Mamie Bruce Hill, formerly of Chase, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery, Chase.

Mary L. Hodge, 88
Mary L. Hodge of Monroe, a Registered Nurse, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Thomas Humphries, 74
Thomas Humphries of West Monroe, a retired furniture salesman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Cascyle R. LaGrone, 87
Cascyle R. LaGrone of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Jerry W. Noland Jr., 76
RAYVILLE — Jerry William Noland Jr., a retired cotton gin mechanic, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Katie B. Parker, 89
BASTROP — Katie B. Parker, retired from Cherry Ridge Nursing Home, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Zachary Cemetery, Jones.

Mary Cecilia Pitard, 88
EL DORADO, Ark. — Mary Cecilia Pitard, a retired secretary, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Jo Stewart, 65
RAYVILLE — Betty Jo Stewart, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Strange, 72
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — John Strange, formerly of Rayville, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, West Memphis. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Anthony Funeral Home, West Memphis. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Randy Louis Tubbs, 33
BASTROP — Randy Louis Tubbs, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Apostolic Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Fleming, Earlene Moss: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

MRS. JOHNNIE MAE ALBRITTON
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Mae Albritton, age 83, of West Monroe, LA, formally of Holly Ridge, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. David Herrington. Interment will follow in McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.
Johnnie Mae Albritton was born on May 2, 1922 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away on, Monday, January 16, 2006 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Albritton was a member of Shady Grove Church of God. Her husband, O.C. "Sambo" Albritton, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sons, Mickey Albritton and wife, Mary of West Monroe, LA, Rodney Albritton of Monroe, LA and Phil Albritton and wife, Betty Jo of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Melba Dee Currence of Wichita Falls, TX; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, John Albritton, Jeff Albritton, Jason Albritton, Neal Albritton, Jared Adams and Brandon McCall.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jackson Ross Albritton and Justin Adams.
Visitaion will be from 12:00 PM until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

MARY LAURITANO HODGE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Mary went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 16, 2006 at 4:00 AM.
She was born Maria Angela Lauritano on May 13, 1917, in the Bronx, New York City, NY, to Alphonso and Benelda Lauritano. Both parents emigrated from Italy. Her father was a stowaway on a ship to America and her mother came through Ellis Island. Mary had a primary school teacher who insisted on calling her Mariah instead of Maria so she changed her name to Mary. At twelve years of age, she moved to Portland, ME, with her father where she attended school and attended the care of her three sisters and one brother.
After graduating from high school, she entered nurses training school at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Nurses School in Portland, ME. She received her registered nurse degree. When the war began, she answered the country's call for nurses overseas and joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps. She was a 1st Lieutenant. She was an army surgical nurse serving in Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals. I remember when the movie "The Longest Day" previewed in the 60's, Momma could not understand why we would want to see such a movie. She told us she had a front row seat of war. Momma would never watch war movies or any movies with violence in them. She knew of the cost paid for the rights we enjoy in the USA. She raised us to respect our country and its government for defending the right of those who cannot defend themselves. She met and later married William L. Hodge. She settled in Monroe, Louisiana, and raised her family. For many years, she was employed by St. Francis Hospital in surgery with Sister Edith and Sister Jerome. In 1962, she replaced Ms. Bryan Hodge as the nurse at Olinkraft Paper Mill. She retired in 1982. She has been a devoted mother and grandmother and a friend to all. Her life was one of service to others. She was devoted to her faith, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and she had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother as a member of the Blue Army. She will be remembered as a lady who believed no matter what the circumstance in life, she could go to the Lord and he would answer her prayer. Her unconditional love, her service to others, and unwavering faith in God will live on in the hearts of all who have known her.
She was preceded in death by her son, James Westoff; daughter, Grace Hodge Ganley; granddaughter, Kelly Ganley; son-in-law, James H. Smith and brother, Theodore "Ted" Lauritano.
She is survived by her sisters, Sr. Anne Lauritano, Marsha Roland and Charlotte Lupsha and spouse Joe all of Maine; children, Anne Hodge Smith and Patricia McHenry and spouse Patrick; grandchildren, Cindy Williams and spouse Calvin, Jaime Smith and spouse Missy, Paul McHenry and spouse Missy, Sean McHenry, Shawn Ganley, Erin Ganley and Chuck Ganley; great grandchildren, Connor Smith and Ethan Williams.
Pallbearers will be Jaime Smith, Paul McHenry, Sean McHenry, Chuck Ganley, Pat McHenry, and Calvin Williams.
A mass to celebrate her life will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Father Bob Inzina will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Special thanks to Patient's Choice Hospice, Dr. Dean Stockstill and staff, Dr. Emile Barrow and staff, and Heart's Desire Sitter Service. A special thanks for the unconditional love and care given to our mother by Liz Moment, her caregiver, from the beginning of her illness until the Lord called her home and to Miriam McCormack, hospice volunteer, who read to Momma and brought her great comfort in these last days, to Sr. Elizabeth and Father Pat who prayed with Momma and brought her communion and to Lula Scott, caregiver. Thanks to her friends at Christus St. Joseph Assisted Living who visited and prayed for her during this difficult time.

There is no love in
This world as
Special as a mother's.
And no mother
As special as
You.

You gave us all you had and then some more.
Thank you, Mom.
Anne and Pat

RANDY LOUIS TUBBS
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Randy Louis Tubbs, 33, of Bastrop, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the First Apostolic Church of Bastrop with Rev. J.T. Wheat officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mr. Tubbs, a construction worker, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Marisa Tubbs; son, Steven Tyler Tubbs of Bastrop, LA; two step sons, Cody and Aaron Cason of Bastrop, LA; step daughter, Samantha Cason of Bastrop, LA; mother, Audrey Tubbs of Bastrop, LA; grandmother, Dell Sykes of Bastrop, LA; two sisters, Pam Myers and husband Bobby of Epps, LA and Vickey Gorden and husband Eddie of Bastrop, LA and brother, Gary Tubbs and wife Becky of Spencer, LA.
Mr. Tubbs is preceded in death by his father, Roland Tubbs; brother, Ricky Tubbs and grandfather, Louis Sykes.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Tony Silmon, Fred Robinson, Michael Tubbs, Mark Miller and Derek Myers.
Honorary pallbearers are: Kim Carter and Brandon McCowin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at the First Apostolic Church located on Highway 425 in Bastrop.

ALFRED L. RAWLS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Alfred L. Rawls of Darnell, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Midway Church of God with Rev. Paul Hunter and Rev. Jason Strong officiating. Burial will follow in the Epps Cemetery in Epps, LA. under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove, LA. Mr. Rawls departed form this life on January 16, 2006 at the age of 80. He was a naval veteran of World War II having served aboard L S M 244 in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Rawls retired from the International Paper Company in 1983 after thirty-three years of dedicated employment. He was both honored and humbled to have served as a member of the West Carroll Parish School Board for the previous forty-two years. In addition, Mr. Rawls was a faithful member of Midway Church of God.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Monroe and Farah Rawls and his beloved in-laws, Paul and Minnie Smith Gentry.
He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-nine years, Helen Gentry Rawls of Darnell, LA; two sons, Alfred Rawls Jr. and wife, Lyde of Darnell, LA and Leland George Rawls and wife, Judy of Bastrop, LA; three grandchildren, Meg Rawls of Monroe, LA, Chip Rawls of Bastrop, LA and Peyton Rawls of Darnell, LA; two great grandsons, Gavin and Gaige; three brothers, Oscar Rawls and wife, Jean of Epps, LA, Ecell Rawls of Calhoun, LA and Red Rawls and wife, Ruth of Epps, LA; sisters-in-law, Pauline Eaton, Allah Kilpatrick and Faye Lowery and husband, Bob; a large number of cherished nieces and nephews, his church family, and a host of friends and neighbors.
Honored and beloved family members will be Brenda Eaton, Mary Alice Barnidge, Linda Lochbrunner and Kelly McIntyre.
Pallbearers will be Peyton Rawls, Gentry Eaton, Paul Eaton, Lewis Lochbrunner, Glenn Lochbrunner and Mike Barnidge.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rawls nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family members request that memorials be made to Midway Church of God or your favorite charity.

Johnnie Mae Albritton, 83
Johnnie Mae Albritton of West Monroe, formerly of Holly Ridge and retired owner of Albritton's Store, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

John J. Armstrong, 76
John J. Armstrong of Monroe, a painter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frances S. Baugh, 85
Frances L. Simmons Baugh of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Souls Harbor United Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Lee Britton, 84
Robert Lee Britton of West Monroe, a letter carrier, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Landel P. Daniels, 57
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Landel P. Daniels, a building laborer, died Dec. 20. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Carlock Cemetery, Crossett, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Barbara Fawloski Funeral Home, Fort Lauderdale.

Sanford B. Halperin, 82
Sanford B. Halperin of Monroe, a retired professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 5 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Lauritano Hodge, 88
Mary Lauritano Hodge of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thomas L. Humphries, 74
Thomas Leroy Humphries of West Monroe, a retired furniture salesman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James C. 'Tot' Hutson, 65
DOWNSVILLE — James C. "Tot" Hutson, retired from Dow Chemical Co., died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Roberta Killian, 93
CROWVILLE — Roberta Killian, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Crowville. Burial will be in Philadephia Cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

LaKeith Maddox, 38
PIONEER — LaKeith Maddox, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Timothy Maurer, 33
Timothy Maurer of West Monroe, a Wal-Mart associate, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hazel S. May, 89
WINNSBORO — Hazel S. May, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Harold Lashea Neal, 40
Harold Lashea Neal of Monroe, a desk clerk, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jerry W. Noland, 76
RAYVILLE — Jerry William Noland, a cotton gin mechanic, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Roy L. Rambo, 79
VIDALIA — Roy L. Rambo, owner and president of Roy L. Rambo & Associates, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral

Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Eddie Robinson, 77
BASTROP — Eddie Robinson, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gertie Mae Simpson, 79
Gertie Mae Allison Simpson of West Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Jo Stewart, 65
RAYVILLE — Betty Jo Stewart, a cashier with Farm Supply, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John C. Tropea Sr., 83
John Charles Tropea Sr. of Monroe, a pharmacist, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today with vigil wake service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Herman Whaley, 58
DETROIT, Mich. — Herman Whaley, formerly of Collinston, employed with Edison Light Co., died Jan. 11. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Hanna Sr., Sam: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Hill, Mamie Bruce: 11 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Parker, Katie B.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Strange, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, West Memphis, Ark.
Tubbs, Randy Louis: 2 p.m. today, First Apostolic Church, Bastrop.

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

ROBERT LEE BRITTON
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Robert Lee Britton, the first African American Letter Carrier in Ouachita Parish, will be held on Friday, January 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Britton departed this life peacefully last Friday after a series of debilitating strokes. His passing culminated eighty-four years of a richly blessed. God-centered journey during which he worked diligently to uplift the lives of all those he touched. Mr. Britton was born in West Monroe on October 10, 1921, the eighth of nine surviving children born to Breard Earnest Britton. Sr., and Loreda Ammons Britton. His Christian education began at Jerusalem Baptist Church, which he joined at an early age; he remained a prominent, active member of its congregation, serving on both the Deacon and Trustee Boards, until his death. He received his primary and secondary education at the Britton Rosewald School, but his college education at Southern University in Baton Rouge was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II during which he served statesside as a Army Staff Sargeant. Three years after his return, he married Vivian A. Bell, and together they had two children. They also extended their kindness and generosity to many others who came to be regarded as family. After Vivian's death, Mr. Britton married Nealy J. Dunnings of Monroe, and he became father and grandfather to her children and their families. His consistent love and parental devotion helped to create a united and loving family.
His professional career as a letter carrier began in 1963. After enduring threats to his life and that of his family, Mr. Britton worked in the West Monroe Post Office for twenty-three years retiring in 1986. During that time, he was elected president of the local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). Robert was a proud and active member and officer of several civic organizations and boards including the Prince Hall Masons, the American Legion, the Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program and the Boy Scouts of America.
Robert is survived by his wife, Nealy; his children, Paulette (Eldridge. Jr.) Gilbert, Earnest ("Kip") Britton, Harolyn (John II) Hall and Sophia (Samuel) James; one adopted daughter, Pauline Anderson; ten grandchildren: Erin, Ernilia, Eldridge III, and Elise Gilbert, Jessica, Jasmine, and John Hall, Jr, and Alexander, Daniel, and Loren James; one brother, Launcie Lee (Thelma) Britton of Kansas City; three adoptive grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian; his parents, two brothers, five sisters, and one adopted daughter.
Visitation will be held on, Thursday, January 19, 2006 from 6:30 until 8:30 PM at Miller Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Vivian Bell Britton Scholarship Fund, c/o Jerusalem Baptist Church, 990 Britton Road, Calhoun, LA, 71225.

JAMES "TOT" HUTSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James "Tot" Hutson, 65, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006 at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. Jeremy Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Hutson died January 17, 2006, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Hutson was a member of the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church in West Monroe, LA. He was a former employee of Dow Chemical Company and a surveyor with the State of Louisiana. Mr. Hutson was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt, fish and his garden.
Survivors inclue his wife, LaRue W. Hutson of Downsville, LA; children, Sandra Burgess and Sherry Jones and husband, Junior, all of Mangham, LA; step children, Joseph Soares and wife, Donna, and James K. Burroughs all of Downsville, LA; brothers, Henry Ray Hutson and Jerry Hutson, both of Mangham, LA; sister, Carolyn Sue Day of Rayville, LA; half-sister, Anita Reams of Lovington, NM; five grandchildren; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David M. Burgess, Joshua J. Burgess, Javier Leija, David Wright, Charles McQuillan, and Marlin Jordan.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

TIMOTHY MAURER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Timothy Maurer, 33, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 20, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Geary Phillips and Rev. Shane Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe, LA. Timothy died January 16, 2006.
Timothy attended First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, LA. He was employed with Wal-Mart Super Center in Monroe. Tim was very friendly, outgoing and enjoyed listening to music.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers John Cootes and Marquis T. Maurer.
Survivors include parents Nick and Shirley Maurer of West Monroe, LA; his grandmothers, Edna Cootes and Mildred S. Maurer; cousins, Amber and Michelle Gossett; and a host of aunts, uncles and other cousins.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

MR. RALPH T. NORMAN, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Thomas Norman, Jr. of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006, in the Feazel Chapel at the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Scotty Sanders, Rev. Mark Fenn, and Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA.
Mr. Norman passed away, Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He was born December 11, 1934, in Tampa, FL, to Marie McEnany Norman and Ralph Thomas Norman, Sr.
Ralph graduated from St. Matthew High School and Northeast Louisiana State College (ULM) receiving a B.A. degree in Geology and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upon his graduation in 1959. He served nine years in the military including a tour of duty in Vietnam, where he was awarded the U. S. Army Bronze Star, U.S. Army Commendation Medal, South Vietnam Service Medal with three clusters, South Vietnam Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal; also the U.S. Army reserve Service Medal.
Upon leaving the military in 1968 after attaining the rank of Major, he returned to Monroe to become a co-owner in Slagle-Johnson Lumber Inc., which is now Roofing Supply Group in West Monroe.
In 1979, Ralph became the first Chairman of the Northeast Louisiana Industrial Development Board of Ouachita Parish; served as President of the Louisiana Building Material Dealer Association; was a member of the Board of Directors, Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Division Vice President. He was a member of Bayou Desiard Country Club, Squire Creek Country Club and Ouachita Investment Inc.
Mr. Norman was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
His parents Marie and Ralph Norman and grandson Brandon Wayne Norman preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Glynda Smith Norman; children, Ralph T. "Chip" Norman and wife, Deanna, Kimberly N. Felts and husband, Mark and Douglas W. Norman and wife, Tracy; grandchildren, Shannon Felts, Gregory Felts, Brittany Norman, Anna Grace Norman, and Olivia Norman. Other survivors include his sister, JoAnn Stratton and husband, Ronald; brothers, Richard Norman and wife, Mary Ann, Pat Norman and wife, Kay all of West Monroe and Jack Norman and wife, Yvonne of Shreveport, LA, David Norman and wife Linda of Melbourne, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gregory Felts, Mark Felts, Sam Trinca, Ben Price, Carl Aron, Dickie Crowe, Tommy Johnson and Ron Pugh of The Woodlands, TX.
Honorary pallbearers will be Grover Adkins of Shreveport, LA, Don Stinson, Ron "Bo" Salley, of Naples, FL and his friends at Lake Fork Marina, TX.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ralph's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH DAVIS PARROTT
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home - Alexandria, LA
Services for Charlotte Davis Parrott will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 20, 2006 in the First United Methodist Church of Alexandria with Dr. Tommy Dunbar officiating. Graveside services with burial will be held at 2:00 PM in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, LA, under the direction of Hixson Brothers. Visitation will be held Thursday at Hixson Brothers, Alexandria from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Charlotte Davis Parrott of Alexandria, LA, passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2006. She was born in Winnfield, LA, in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Huey P. Long, Sr. and grew up in Ruston as the youngest daughter of Mr. Robert Wesley and Charlotte Long Davis of Ruston, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dr. Robert Upshaw Parrott, and her sister Mary Olive Green.
Charlotte Parrott is survived by her three children: Robert Davis Parrott and his wife, Mary, of Ruston, LA, Mary Charlotte Parrott Broussard of Houston, TX and John Kemp Parrott and his wife, Laura, of Monroe, LA. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Robert Franklin Broussard, Charlotte Davis Broussard, Clark Davis Parrott and Katherine Elizabeth Marie Parrott; her nieces Martha Charlotte Green Talley and Roberta Green Hinton, and nephew Regan William Davis Green, as well as many other cousins.
Charlotte was a graduate of Ruston High School and attended Breneau College in Gainsville, GA. Mrs. Parrott transferred to Louisiana State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree. She became head of the Voice Department of Northeast State College in Monroe, LA before returning to LSU to do graduate work in music. There she met and married Dr. Robert Upshaw Parrott on November 15, 1936. Shortly after, the young couple moved to Alexandria, LA, where Dr. Parrott practiced medicine until his death in 1966.
Charlotte was a devoted wife, mother and friend. Throughout her life, she made considerable contributions to the City of Alexandria and the State of Louisiana, and spent endless time and effort in helping others.
While attending college, she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and Honor Council. By nature she was warm-hearted and magnanimous and very proud of being the first winner of the "Miss Brenau" contest.
She was a soloist and choir member at the First United Methodist Church in Alexandria. In addition, Charlotte taught Sunday school for thirteen years.
As an active member of the Matinee Music Club, Charlotte served as president and was elected winner of its "Community Service Award" in 1965. Active in Community Concert Association, she was a worker for thirty years. Charlotte established scholarships to help music students attend LSU, Bay View, and Universities over the state.
Charlotte was a member of the Executive Board of LSU School of Music for seven years and Vice President of the LSU School of Music Alumnae for two years.
She was also involved with Little Theatre, Art League, Central Louisiana Historic Society, and Girl Scout Leader.
She served as Medical Auxiliary President in 1956 and 1957; a Charter Member of the Louisiana Camellia Society; Rapides Parish Camellia Society President; a member of the Alexandria Junior League, serving as president in 1946-47. As an avid gardener, Charlotte was a member of the Deep South Garden Club, president in 1951-52, and Town and Country Garden Club. Also she loved the game of golf.
She was extremely active in genealogy, was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Daughters of the Colonial Wars; Daughters of the American Colonists; Daughters of the American Revolution; Vice Regent of Loyalty Chapter, the National Society of Magna Charter Dames; and Daughters of Royal Decents.
Spending her summers in Bay View, Michigan, Charlotte sang in the Bay View Assembly Chorus for thirty-five years, was a member of Women's Council, Music Committee Board Member of many years, and belong to Northern Michigan Panhellenic. She was selected by Who's Who of American Women and Who's Who of American Musicians.
Charlotte will be remembered for her wit, her profound wisdom, her warm and friendly spirit, her keen interest in her family, her constant goodness and generosity, her twinkling eyes and her magical manner, and her ability to entertain with a song or a story that only she could do.
The Parrott family requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Alexandria.
Pallbearers will be Davis Morgan Talley, Robert Gregory Talley, Jerald Robert Hinton, Dr. Pat Garrett, Dr. Marvin Green Jr., Dr. James Davis Green, John McLure, Dr. T. C. McLure, Thomas Morgan Hunt, Dr. Paul M. Davis, V. Davis Hunt, Alex T. Hunt, John Mel Davis, Robert Wolfe, Wentz F. Brister, Dr. Ross Stephens, and J. Rodney Brister.

MARY CECILIA PITARD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral mass for Mrs. Mary Cecilia Pitard, 88, of El Dorado, AR, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2006, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal and Rev. Gregory Pilcher will officiate. Interment will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at St. Vincente No. 1, New Orleans, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Pitard went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2006. She was born May 23, 1917, in Little Rock, AR, and passed away in Monroe, LA, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tarleton Philips, Sr.; brother, Philip Tarleton Philips, Jr. and sister, Florence Turner-McCoy.
Mary Cecilia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Henry Prados Pitard, Sr.; sons: Henry Prados Pitard, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Monroe and James Tarleton Pitard, Sr. of Canehill, AR; daughters: Lucie Bellew and husband, Dick of Dallas, TX, Cecilia Matthews and husband and Calvin of Kuwait City, Kuwait; grandchildren: John Pitard of West Monroe, Steven Pitard and wife, Meredith of Monroe, Mary Turner and husband, Gid of Greenbrier, AR, David Pitard of West Monroe, Maria Southall and husband, Michael of Cabot, AR, Toddy Pitard, Jr. and wife, Amanda of El Dorado, AR, Robert Pitard of Jacksonville, AR, Richard W. Bellew, III of Miami Beach, FL, Mary Catherine Gaisbauer and husband, Brian of Denver, CO, Lisa Anne Bellew of Dallas, TX, Ryan, Amanda and Jordan Matthews of Kuwait City, Kuwait and thirteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Pitard's grandsons, Toddy Pitard, Jr., Richard W. Bellew III, John Pitard, Steven Pitard, David Pitard, and Robert Pitard.
Mrs. Pitard received a degree in journalism from Loyola University in New Orleans. She was employed as secretary-treasurer in the family owned business, Philips Auto Supply Co. in El Dorado, AR. She was also the secretary for the El Dorado Golf and Country Club. Mrs. Pitard was a member of The El Dorado Bridge Club, DAR, Quest Club, El Dorado Garden Club and The Spade and Trowel Garden Club. She was a devoted member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in El Dorado.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in El Dorado, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Monroe, or the charity of your choice.

MR. JAMES R. "JIMMY" WHITEHEAD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James R. Whitehead will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006 at Providence Baptist Church in Point, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Johnny Sanders and Rev. Greg Dunn. Interment will follow at Acree Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
James R. "Jimmy" Whitehead was born on July 21, 1943 in Downsville, LA and died on January 17, 2006 at the age of 62 at his home.
Jimmy was a member of Providence Baptist Church. He served in the Louisiana National Guard for thirteen years and was employed as a bus driver for Downsville High School for seventeen years. Jimmy was an avid hunter and outdoorsman enjoying barrel runs and high school rodeos watching his niece, Brooke Bearden, compete. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He touched many lives through driving the bus and his wife's daycare. Jimmy is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years: Celie Whitehead of Point, LA; three children: Rory Whitehead and wife, Robin of Point, LA, Timmy Whitehead and wife, Kim of Point, LA and Chad Whitehead and fiancée, Marti of Jonesboro, AR; grandchildren: Taylor Whitehead, Cierra Whitehead, Morgan Whitehead, Ethan Whitehead, Megan Zigler and Jordan Zigler; sister: Nancy Biggs of Point, LA; three brothers: Ronnie Whitehead and wife, Mary of Point, LA, Bobby Whitehead and wife, Sherry of Point, LA and Larry Whitehead and wife, Ethel of Bastrop, LA; sister-in-law: Marie Whitehead of West Monroe, LA; father-in-law and mother-in-law: S.P. and Elmarie Guice; sister-in-law: Sheryl Bearden and husband Steve of Point, LA; brother-in-law: Travis Guice of Point, LA; special "family" friend: Kim Littleton and husband Marty and children, Heather, Kaci and MaKayla and numerous nieces, nephews and special "little-ones" at the daycare.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Victor Lee and Evon Whitehead; one brother: Roy Whitehead and brother-in-law: Earl Wayne Biggs.
Pallbearers will be Don Antley, Steve Bearden, Travis Guice, Ernie Bruce, Charles Simpson, Marty Littleton, Jesse Williams and Shane Chretien.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 9:00 PM, Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

James Betha, 71
MORGANTOWN, Va. — James Betha, formerly of New Orleans, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be at New Salem Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary F. Brewer, 82
TALLULAH — Mary Fortenberry Brewer, formerly of Monticello, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Emma Mae Burns, 89
WISNER — Emma Mae Burns, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at New Zion Cemetery, Peck, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Garrison, 73
Mary Garrison of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lynell Green, 57
WINNSBORO — Lynell Green, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sam James Jr., 88
Sam James Jr. of Monroe, retired owner of James Dry Cleaners, died Jan. 12. Services are 6 p.m. today at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Friday at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie 'Sonny' Kenney, 67
GILBERT — Willie "Sonny" Kenney, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Everett L. Korn, 80
Everett L. Korn of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Hazel S. May, 89
WINNSBORO — Hazel S. May, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rogers T. Nugent Jr., 57
Rogers T. "Nuge" Nugent Jr. of Monroe, a sign painter, died Jan. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Charlie Ray, 94
BASTROP — Charlie Ray, an automotive machinist for Bastrop Motor Supply, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be at Mount Patrick Cemetery, Bernice.

John C. Tropea Sr., 83
John Charles Tropea Sr. of Monroe, a pharmacist, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Juan Arnulfo Veliz, 66
Juan Arnulfo Veliz of Monroe, retired maitre d' for Chef Hans and Bayou DeSiard Country Club, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ida Wade, 87
WINNSBORO — Ida Wade, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Michael Wayne Welch, 54
WINNSBORO — Michael Wayne Welch, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James D. Wesley, 59
James D. Wesley of Monroe, an automobile technician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Judith Woods, 50
Judith Woods of Monroe, a sanitation engineer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Pilgrim Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Britton, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Daniels, Landel P.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Carlock Cemetery, Crossett, Ark.
Neal, Harold Lashea: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rambo, Roy L.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.
Strange, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, West Memphis, Ark.

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

JERRY WAYNE BURNS
Chancellor Funeral Home - Byram, MS
Jerry Wayne Burns, 62, went to his Heavenly home on, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 with his wife of thirty-three years by his side at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held at 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. Services are 1:30 PM Friday at McDowell Road Baptist Church with burial at Lakewood Cemetery in Clinton. Rev. Dan Glenn and Rev. William Wright will officiate the service. Dr. Jeff Parker will officiate at Graveside.
Jerry was born and raised in Baskin, LA where he served as Alderman. It was there he began his love of tinkering with cars and that love followed him through the rest of his life with many career opportunities including sales manager of many dealerships and owning his own car lots over the years.
He was a member of McDowell Road Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee and Irma Fletcher Burns of Baskin, LA and brother, Don Burns of Baskin, LA.
Survivors include his wife, Melba Simmons Burns of Jackson; sons, Al Burns of Jackson and Scott Burns and wife Emily of Tupelo; daughter, Nicki Burns Glenn and husband Dan of Vidalia, LA; granddaughter, Hannah Nichole Burns of Tupelo; mother-in-law, Eva Simmons of Jackson; brother, Ronnie Burns and wife Dorothy of Quitman, LA; sister Irma Lee Cater of Jigger, LA and a faithful companion, a poodle named Jake. He is also survived by very special nieces and nephews throughout LA, MS and FL.
Jerry was affectionately known as "Curl" to four great nieces whom he adored: Ceci, Michela and Alexandria Bankston of Pearl and Bayleigh Hood of Dentville.
Pallbearers will be Brian Burns, Danny Burns, Jeff Burns, and Keith Burns.
Honorary pallbearers are Kyle Carson, Jim Wren, Lin Ray McMillan and Bidwell Owens.
Donations may be made to the Gideons International or the Mississippi Baptist Foundation Seminary Scholarship fund; P.O. Box 530, Jackson, MS 39205. An online guestbook is available and can be signed at www.chancellorfuneralhome. com.

MARY M. GARRISON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M. Garrison, 73, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006, at Living Way Apostolic Church with Rev. Carl Shurte and Bro. Don Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Garrison was born February 21, 1932 in Monticello, AR and passed away January 18, 2006 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Garrison was a homemaker and was also a member of Living Way Apostolic Church. Mrs. Garrison was preceded in death by her husband Everett Garrison; children Freddie Garrison, William Garrison, James Garrison, Jerry Wayne Garrison and Sherry Franks, and grandson, Joey Bouwel.
Mrs. Garrison is survived by her children: Dorothy Bouwel and husband Aaron, Darrell Finley, Daniel W. Garrison and wife Weaida, Judy Schreckhise and husband Jimmy, and Ray Garrison and wife Mary; brother, Don Wright and wife Reatha; sister: Ruth Green; numerous nieces and nephews; twenty-two grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Willie Kerrigan, Jimmy Schreckhise, Sr., and Jimmy Schreckhise, Jr., Alsey Franks, Willie Kerrington, Kenny Chilton, and Jay Chilton.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

MRS. PANSIE MALLETTE GREER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Pansie Mallette Greer, a longtime resident of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Warren Eckhart officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Greer went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Greer was born on November 15, 1922 in Monroe, LA. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. She was working at Ouachita Candy Company, when she met her husband, Lamar Greer who worked for Ouachita Coca-Cola Bottling Company, next door to the candy company. They met while at a party held in the top floor ballroom of the old Francis Hotel.
Mrs. Greer was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, where she was involved in many prayer, worship and mission groups. When her oldest son was three years old, she volunteered to teach the three year old class, where she continued to teach for forty-two years. Mrs. Greer will always be remembered for her sweet smile and Christian spirit. She would often offer to pray with and for anyone troubled, because she always knew that no matter what in life, she could pray to the Lord and he would listen. She was an accomplished artist, painting many beautiful oils before her health failed her.
Pansie was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Lamar Greer.
She is survived by her son Lamar, Jr. and his wife Judy, of Sterlington, LA; son, Earl and his wife, Joyce, of Austin, TX and son, Mark and his wife Debbie of West Monroe, LA. Also surviving Mrs. Greer is her sister, Janice Mallette Roth of West Monroe, LA. Additionally, she is survived by two granddaughters, Audrey and Tiffany, of Austin, TX and grandson, Derek Chase of West Monroe, LA and one great granddaughter, Dorothy of Austin, TX. Also, two step-grandsons, Marty Sutton and Richie Patrick, two step granddaughters, Julie Sutton and Paige Patrick, three step great grandsons, Patrick Sutton, Hunter and Brady Patrick and one step great granddaughter, Victoria Sutton.
Pallbearers will be Earl Mason, Ronnie Roth, Paul Roth, Phillip Roth, Marty Sutton and Doug Walsworth.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Friday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

ELLEN PRESTRIDGE GAGNEUX KRAUS
Ellen passed away on, Friday, January 13, 2006. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Pioneer, LA.
She graduated from the University of Bridgeport where she obtained her Bachelor's of Science Degree in nursing.
Ellen was preceded in death by her second husband, Peter Kraus, who died in 1991.
She is survived by two sisters, Verda Mae Copes of Fairhope, AL and Inez Gawthorpe of Codey, WY and two children Lorna Gagneux of Chincoteague Island, VA and Stuart Gagneux of Union, NH.
Ellen's cremated remains will be scattered in the Gulf of Mexico.

EVERETT L. KORN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Everett L. Korn, 80, of West Monroe will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Danny Babcock officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mr. Korn passed away January 18, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. He attended Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was a WWII U. S. Navy veteran. He loved to golf and garden. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Clint Futch; parents, Fred and Nell Korn; and four brothers, Edwin, Riley, Louis, and Rufus Korn.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly; daughters, Sally Lawrence and husband, Robert, Kathy Coleman and husband, Allen, and Tammy Gilmore and husband, Doug; two step-daughters, Sharon Angel and husband, Tom and Carol Sherwood and husband, Edward; sister, Audrey Johnson and husband, Billy Ray; brothers, Elmo Korn and wife, Helen, Otis Korn and wife, Dot, J T Korn and wife, Kat, and Richard Korn and wife Madeline; sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Edward Sherwood, Grady Korn, Fred Korn, Donnie Korn, George Johnson, John Johnson, Cody Johnson, and Gerry Young.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Hammett for the many years of special care of Mr. Korn.

HAZEL SHARP MAY THOMAS AARON MAY
Memorial services for Hazel Sharp May and Thomas Aaron May will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2006 from the First Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Harry Boyd officiating.
Hazel Sharp May, age 89, of Winnsboro died Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro.
Born September 28, 1916 in Covington, LA to the union of David and Delphine Sharp, Mrs. May moved to Winnsboro from Baton Rouge in 1957. A longtime member of First Baptist Church, she was a member of the choir and flower committee and taught Sunday School and Girl's Auxiliary for many years. October 11, 1990 was declared Hazel May Day in Winnsboro to honor her for her service to the Pink Ladies Society and the community. As a charter member of the Garden Gate Study Club, Mrs. May was awarded the "Circle of Roses" in 2000 for her standard of excellence in floral design. Her hobbies included oil painting, crewel embroidery, and plate painting. Mrs. May prided herself for years in her garden, especially her irises, and her flowers have graced many wedding showers and church alters.
Thomas Aaron May, age 83, of Winnsboro died, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by forty-eight hours by his wife of forty-nine years, Hazel S. May.
Born May 9, 1922 in Columbia, LA to the union of Saint Elmo and Maggie Coates May, Mr. May was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in agricultural engineering. He retired from the US Department of Agriculture, North Louisiana Soil Conservation District in 1985. Mr. May was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winnsboro. He was an accomplished gardener and for years loved repairing antique clocks. Mr. May enjoyed returning to his birthplace in Columbia where he was an avid hunter and charter member of the May Hunting Club.
Mr. and Mrs. May are survived by their son: Stanley Ray Mixon of Jackson, MS, their daughter: Marion Mixon Johnston and her husband: Donnie of New Orleans, five grandchildren: Robin Mixon Colby of Atlanta, GA, Amanda Johnston Talley of Bowling Green, KY, Shelley Mixon Waller of Winnsboro, Mathew Aaron Mixon and Lacey Lea Mixon both of Jackson, MS and six great-grandchildren: Joshua Ryan Colby, Jonathon Reagan Colby, Braxton Everett Talley, Jackson Thomas Talley, Zachery Waller and Zadiee Waller.
Mr. May is also survived by his brother: Leo May of Columbia and his sisters: Effie May Hinton of Monroe and Arvenia May Blackmon and her husband: Mayo of West Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hazel S. May Memorial Fund, % First Baptist Church, 502 Highland, Winnsboro, LA 71295 or to the Fellowship Cemetery Fund, 136 Fellowship Road, Columbia, LA 71295.

HOWARD E. MCDANIEL, JR.
Memorial services for Howard E. McDaniel, Jr., 51, of Marshall, TX will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006 at Grace Covenant Church, located at Loop 390 and FM 1997.
Howard died January 18, 2006.
Howard was a member of Grace Covenant Church in Marshall. He was a service technician with Twin Distributing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard McDaniel, Sr.
Survivors include his mother, Nell McDaniel of Marshall, TX; grandmother, Frances Bidwell of Mt. Pleasant; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Megan McDaniel of Atlanta, TX; son, Alex McDaniel of Marshall, TX; daughter, Allison McDaniel of West Monroe, LA; step-son, Josh McVay of West Monroe, LA; sister, Sharla McDaniel of California; aunt and uncle, Deanie and Bill Luck of Mt. Pleasant, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grace Covenant Church or the American Cancer Society.

MILTON EDWARD PREDDY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Milton Edward Preddy, age 64, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2006 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. William Fowler. Burial will follow in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop. Mr. Preddy passed away January 18, 2006 in Newellton, LA. 
He was a resident of Winnfield, formerly of Rayville. He was a member of Rayville United Methodist Church. He was a former chief deputy for the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve during the Vietnam War. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph G. and Claudis Preddy; brother, Bob Preddy; and father-in-law, Bennie Jones.
Mr. Preddy is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Kathy Preddy; daughter, Kimberly Preddy and fiancé Shaun Coleman of Monroe; aunts, Sue Whitman and husband James of Rayville and Mae Spencer of Bossier City; mother-in-law, Louise Jones Deville of Bastrop; sisters-in-law, Connie Priest of Bastrop and Marilyn Kinnaird and husband Donnie of Bastrop; four nieces and one nephew.
Pallbearers will be R.A. Hunter, Bill Hughes, Don Miller, Gary Hebert, Kent Morgan, and Dan Spencer.
Visitation will be held Friday January 20, 2006 from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home.

John J. Armstrong, 76
John J. Armstrong of Monroe, a painter, died Monday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Betha, 71
MORGANTOWN, Va. — James Betha, formerly of New Orleans, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be at New Salem Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary L.F. Brewer, 82 
TALLULAH — Mary L. Fortenberry Brewer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Margarette Brown, 88
RAYVILLE — Margarette Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Garrison, 73
Mary Garrison of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Henry Lee Harris, 62
Henry Lee Harris of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Jan. 11. Services are 1 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

James 'Tot' Hutson, 65
DOWNSVILLE — James "Tot" Hutson, former employee of Dow Chemical, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Everett L. Korn, 80
Everett L. Korn of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

LaKeith Maddox, 38
PIONEER — LaKeith Maddox, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lucille B. Mancil, 68
OLLA — Lucille Bankston Mancil, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Urania Cemetery.

Timothy Maurer, 33
Timothy Maurer of West Monroe, a Wal-Mart associate, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Ralph T. Norman Jr., 71
Ralph T. Norman Jr. of Monroe, co-owner of Roofing Supply Group, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Cecilia Pitard, 88
EL DORADO, Ark. — Mary Cecilia Pitard, a retired secretary, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Vincente Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Alice Faye Rushing, 45
CROWVILLE — Alice Faye Rushing, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery.

Mary Bass Tubbs, 69
BASTROP — Mary Virginia Bass Tubbs, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ida Wade, 87
WINNSBORO — Ida Wade, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Herman Whaley, 58
DETROIT, Mich. — Herman Whaley, formerly of Collinston, an Edison Light Company employee, died Jan. 11. Services are noon Saturday at Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery.

Michael Wayne Welch, 54
WINNSBORO — Michael Wayne Welch, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James R. Whitehead, 62
DOWNSVILLE — James R. "Jimmy" Whitehead, a school bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Burial will be at Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James K. Williams, 65
DERIDDER — James Kennon Williams, died Jan. 10. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Olla Cemetery, Olla. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Previously Acknowledged
Britton, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Burns, Emma Mae: noon Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Daniels, Landel P.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Carlock Cemetery, Crossett, Ark.
Green, Lynell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Kenney, Willie "Sonny": 10 a.m. today, Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church, Gilbert.
May, Hazel S.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Nugent Jr., Rogers T. "Nuge": 11 a.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ray, Charlie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Strange, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, West Memphis, Ark.

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

MR. CECIL J. EDMINSTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral Services for Cecil Edmiston, 94 of Choudrant will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, La with Rev. Rollie Walker and Rev. Bill Sanderson officiating. Burial will be in the Choudrant Memorial Cemetery.
Cecil was born in Choudrant April 1, 1911 and died following a tractor accident at his home on January 19, 2006.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Choudrant and attended Douglas Methodist Church. He was an Army Veteran of WW2, served in Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army and earned seven Combat Stars. He worked and retired from the La Dept. of Highways with thirty years service. Cecil was a longtime member of the American Quarter Horse Association, La Cattleman's Assoc. and a Charter member of the Choudrant Riding Club.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Edmiston; sisters: Christine Holstead and Myrtis Holtzclaw; stepsons: George S. Hogg, Gary Hogg, Shannon Hogg, Brian Hogg and Sean Hogg; stepdaughter: Melissa Roger and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: William Franklin "Bill" and Ardella Boddie Edmiston; sisters: Irene Hogan, Annie Bell Edmiston and Ruby Lee Penuell; brothers: Claude Edmiston and S.E. "Turk" Edmiston and by his first wife Vara Aswell Edmiston.
Cecil was a farmer, rancher, cattleman and a horseman. He loved square dancing, Quartet singing and an avid Rook Player. He still plowed his garden with a mule also.
Although, Cecil was not blessed with children of his own, he was a blessing and a great influence to his families' children.
Pallbearers will be Roy Aswell, Ragan Aswell, Wayne Aswell, Steve Moore, Sean Hogg and Gary Hogg.
Honorary Pallbearers will be nephews, great-nephews, and great-great nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, La.

MR. JOHN ANDREW "JACK" HELGASON, JR.
Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home - Vicksburg, MS
Mr. John Andrew "Jack" Helgason, Jr. died, Thursday, January 19, 2006, in the River Region Medical Center. He was 75. Born in Vicksburg, he was the son of the late John A. Sr. and Louise Miles Helgason. Mr. Helgason attended the public schools in Mound, LA and was a graduate of Jefferson Military Academy in Washington, MS. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War stationed in Clarke Field Manila in the Philippines. Mr. Helgason had been a resident of Westwego, LA for twenty-three years and had been a resident of Hannah Plantation in Madison Parish since 1993. Mr. Helgason served as a cook for Teledyne Movible Off Shore Company retiring in 1992 after over twenty-five years of service. He was a member of the American Legion; Raceland, LA Post and St. Edwards Catholic Church in Tallulah, LA.
Survivors include wife of fifty-four years, Laurelee Pond Helgason of Tallulah, LA; daughter, Sandra Helgason Reeves of Westwego, LA; sons, John Andrew Helgason, III of Westwego, LA, James Randall Helgason of Colleyville, TX, Joseph Blandon Helgason of Westwego, LA, Jonathan Evan Helgason of Tallulah, LA, Jeffrey Kevin Helgason of Westwego, LA, Jon Miles Helgason of Wichita, KS and Jay Walter Helgason of N.O., LA; six grandsons; two granddaughters and two great granddaughters.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2006 from the Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home Chapel with Father Don Derivaux officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM Saturday until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St. Edwards Catholic Church @ 204 E. Bayou Dr., Tallulah, LA 71282.
Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons.

ELLEN PRESTRIDGE GAGNEUX KRAUS
Ellen passed away on, Friday, January 13, 2006. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Pioneer, LA.
She graduated from the University of Bridgeport where she obtained her Bachelor's of Science Degree in nursing.
Ellen was preceded in death by her second husband, Peter Kraus, who died in 1991.
She is survived by two sisters, Verda Mae Copes of Fairhope, AL and Inez Gawthorpe of Codey, WY and two children Lorna Gagneux of Chincoteague Island, VA and Stuart Gagneux of Union, NH.
Ellen's cremated remains will be scattered in the Gulf of Mexico.

MARY VIRGINIA BASS TUBBS
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mary Virginia Bass Tubbs, age 69, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Bastrop with Rev. Jim Ingram and Rev. L.H. McCollough officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 until 9:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tubbs, a resident of Bastrop, passed away, Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Morehouse General Hospital. She graduated from Mangham High School in 1955. In 1958 she graduated from Northeast University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She taught school in the Morehouse Parish School System for forty years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bastrop and was a past president of Kappa Kappa Iota. She is preceded in death by her parents, D.T. and Emma Hagar.
She is survived by her husband, Floyd M. Tubbs; daughter, Beverly Witherington and husband Hollis of Benton; son, David E. Bass and wife Karen of Bastrop; sister, Jerry Lou Free of Calhoun; brother, Doyle Terry Hagar, Jr. of Monroe; sister-in-law, Carolyn Roberts and husband Skeeter of Fairbanks; six grandchildren, Jamie Bass of Ruston, Houston Bass of Bastrop, Mary Katherine Witherington of Benton, Anna Claire Witherington of Benton, Noah Brown of Bastrop and Dylan Brown of Bastrop.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Free, Nathan Free, Michael Tubbs, Billy Tubbs, Mark Tubbs and George Winnon.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Coed Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Organ Fund of First Baptist Church in Bastrop.

JAMES CALVIN VICKERS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James Vickers, 81, of Lockhart, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2006 at St. Mark United Methodist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Mike Wilkie. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in El Dorado, AR. Mr. Vickers was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, he was born and raised in Lockhart, LA. He served in the Army Air Corps during the European Theater in WWII, he also flew 35 Combat missions as B17 Tailgunner. He retired from Vista Chemical in 1985. He enjoyed his retirement years by hunting, fishing and planting pine trees.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Vickers and Verda Alma McAdams Vickers; two sisters, Audrey Denton and Pauline McAdams and two infant brothers, Malcolm and Alvin.
He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Helen Nale Vickers of Lockhart, LA; three daughters, Linda Vickers Sims of Mansfield, LA, Jackie Vickers Porter of Oakridge, TN and Bobbie Vickers Scofield and husband Jeffery Burr of Summerville, SC; six grandchildren, Harold Allen Sims Jr., Joshua Bruce Porter, James Wade Porter, Jessica Leigh Scofield, Ginger Lauren Scofield and James Burr Scofield; two great granddaughters, Sydney Carol Sims and Joanna Claire Sims; four sisters, Margruette Manning, Betty Lou Taylor, Ruth Ann Vickers Thomas and Genece McAdams Herrick and one brother, Bobby Gene Vickers.
Pallbearers will be four grandsons, Joe Courtney and Bill Manning.
Honorary pallbearers will be Men's Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 21, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

Randy Williams 1/21/61~3/15/03
Happy BirthdayIt's been three years and we still miss you terribly. The courage and faith you displayed in your battle with cancer helps us to go on, and the faith that we will see you again one day.

Pansie Mallette Greer, 83
Pansie Mallette Greer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

LaKeith Maddox, 38
PIONEER — LaKeith Maddox died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Francis McClinton, 78
Francis McClinton of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Evelyn Butler Moss, 86
BEDFORD, Texas — Evelyn Butler Moss, a retired librarian formerly of West Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jessie Ousley, 87
Jessie Ousley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Jan. 11. Services are 11 a.m. today at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Cecilia Pitard, 88
EL DORADO, Ark. — Mary Cecilia Pitard, a retired secretary, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Vincente Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Heather Michelle Post, 29
FARMERVILLE — Heather Michelle Post, a CenturyTel employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Fay W. Reynolds, 74
TALLULAH — Fay W. Reynolds died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Evan "Pete" Shivers, 93
OAK GROVE — Evan Charles "Pete" Shivers, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Lovie Wayne, 78
MARION — Lovie Wayne, formerly of Tulsa, Okla., a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Michael Wayne Welch, 54
WINNSBORO — Michael Wayne Welch, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro.

James D. Wesley, 59
James D. Wesley of Monroe, an automobile technician, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie Junior Williams, 61
Willie Junior Williams of West Monroe, an asphalt laborer, died Jan. 13. Services are 11 a.m. today at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

JOHN RUBEN DUNCAN, SR.
John Ruben Duncan, Sr. died at 2:52 AM January 20, 2006 at Glenwood Hospital, West Monroe, LA. He was born 30 January 1930 in Prescott, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodson Bryant Duncan; his mother, Carmen Walters Douglas and his daughter, Barbara Duncan Pace.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Helene Jane Coley Duncan; six of his seven children, Mary Ellen Williams, Marilyn Duncan Brown, Major John R. Duncan, Jr. (Retired US Army), Kay Duncan, Coley Bryant Duncan, MD, and Julia L. Davis; ten grandchildren and three sisters, LaVon Jordan, Quentin Chambers and Flora Smith.
Mr. Duncan was a draftsman, designer, inventor, builder, artist and entrepreneur. While only having a high school education, he was an outside-of-the-box thinker with a keen intellect. He designed, built and owned the unique steel house in Bartholomew Woods subdivision near Sterlington, LA. He designed and manufactured machinery and constructed some one hundred elevated tanks for city water systems in the ARKLAMISS area. He served in a supervisory capacity for Ford, Bacon and Davis and Houston Contractors. He performed general contract work through his personal businesses Duncan Steel Fabricators and Industrial Consultant Services, Inc.
He and his wife served a one-year mission in Vermont for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as field operators for the Genealogical Society of Utah. He and his wife were a strong missionary force in north Louisiana for the church. He faithfully served his church, family and friends all of his life.
Services are 2:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane. Viewing will be Thursday, January 26, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.

ELLEN PRESTRIDGE GAGNEUX KRAUS
Ellen passed away on, Friday, January 13, 2006. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Pioneer, LA.
She graduated from the University of Bridgeport where she obtained her Bachelor's of Science Degree in nursing.
Ellen was preceded in death by her second husband, Peter Kraus, who died in 1991.
She is survived by two sisters, Verda Mae Copes of Fairhope, AL and Inez Gawthorpe of Codey, WY and two children Lorna Gagneux of Chincoteague Island, VA and Stuart Gagneux of Union, NH.
Ellen's cremated remains will be scattered in the Gulf of Mexico.

HEATHER MICHELLE POST
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Heather Michelle Post, 29, of Farmerville, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 23, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Johnson and Rev. Gary Canterberry. Interment will follow at Conway Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Heather was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmerville. She graduated from Farmerville High School in 1994. She also attended ULM University and was a past employee of CenturyTel.
Heather was born on July 3, 1976 and passed away at St. Francis North Hospital on, Friday, January 20, 2006.
Heather was a very special daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew her. She had a heart of gold and was always putting others before herself. She was very kindhearted and giving and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a fighter until the end when the good Lord called her home to be an angel.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents: George and Sarah Byrnside, Ben Post and special aunt: Pat Brocato.
She is survived by her parents: Steve and Sandra Post of Farmerville, LA; sister: Holly Post; special canine companions: Hershey and Abigail; paternal grandmother: Becky Post; aunts and uncles: Juan Na and Debra Byrnside, Delores and Truman Hicks, Johnny and Cristela Byrnside, Bonnie and Tuffy Fields, Pam and Danny Hollis, Marilyn and Thomas Wade, David Post, Susan and Don Key, she is also survived by her cousins Sarah Fields Hart, Katrina, Melissa and Patrick Brocato.
Pallbearers will be: Jay Hollis, Jordan Hollis, Tommy Byrnside, Cosmo Brocato, Winston Post, Jason Kelley, Kevin Kelley and Ryan Key.
Honorary pallbearers: David Bryant, Ricky Byrnside, Sonny Hicks, Ken Hicks, Bryant Hicks, Nicholas Byrnside, Joshua Byrnside, Tommy Fields, Christopher Fields, Ismael Calvillo, Armand Post, Derek Key, Steven Wade and Russell Wade.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 9:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Memorials may be made to the Tulane Abdominal Transplant Unit of New Orleans, First Baptist Church of Farmerville or the Conway Cemetery Fund.

ANNIE MAE CANTWELL POWELL
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mae Powell, 77, of Epps will be at 3:30 PM, Monday, January 23, 2006 at the Epps Baptist Church. Rev. Pat Lofton will officiate. Interment will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 9:00 PM Sunday at Epps Baptist Church.
Mrs. Powell died Saturday at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her husband J.D. Powell and her parents A.J. Cantwell, Sr. and Lucinda Elizabeth Younce Cantwell.
She is survived by one brother A. J. Cantwell, Jr. of Darnell, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express a special appreciation to her sitters Shelby Brock and Jane Tarver.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Tannehill, Chad Tannehill, Brian Nobles, Rodney Butts, Cole Butts and Butch Jones.
Any planned memorials may be made to the Epps Baptist Church.

MR. EDWARD JAMES STRANGE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Edward James Strange, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 23, 2006 at Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Troy Shurte and Rev. Carl Shurte officiating. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Strange died January 21, 2006 at his residence.
Mr. Strange was a member of the Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe for over sixty years. He retired from Olinkraft, Inc. Plant 60 and served in the U. S. Navy as a radio dispatcher during World War II.
Mr. Strange was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Freda Strange.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Burkett Strange; daughters, Frances Ballance and husband, Bo, Carol Kerrigan and husband, Willie, and Janice Chilton and husband, Kenny; step-daughter, Judy Dunn; sons, Charles (Bo) Strange, Glen Strange and wife, Pam, and the mothers of his grandchildren, Gwen Strange and Marilyn Strange; brothers, Joe Strange, Aaron Bowell and Junior Strange; sisters, Sharron Ledet, Leone Cross and Laverne Milby; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jay Chilton, Rodney Kerrigan, Tracy Strange, Jerremy Chilton, Todd Ballance, Nicki Kerrigan, Shane Ballance and Chuck Strange.
Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Kim Hanchey, Tanya Strange, Dana Strange, Melody Sullivan, Lisa Strange and Janie Sanders.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday at Living Way Apostolic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Living Way Jesus Giants.
The family would like to express their thanks to Patients Choice Hospice, Dr. Floyd Jones, Dr. Collins Coon, Dr. Tommy Parker and the staff at Eye Associates.

MR. J. GENE WILLIAMS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. J. Gene Williams, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:30 PM, Monday, January 23, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Lucie Krestensen officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Williams died January 21, 2006 in Downsville, LA under the loving care of Mickie Steward, Janice Simpson and Connie Gunthrie.
Mr. Williams was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. He was a retired schoolteacher at West Monroe High School, where influenced many of his students into the health care field. His hobby and passion was his grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. LaVerne Estelle Williams.
Survivors include his son, Rick Williams of Monroe, LA; daughter, Cathy Ervin of Bastrop, LA and grandson, Blake Williams of Austin, TX.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Adams, Todd Weaver, Guy Fortenberry, Skip Stinson, George Shannon, and David Ervin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Watson, Bob McGowan, Paul Anderson, Mallory Bannister, Ellard Brantley, Robert Flacy, Reginald Futch, John Horner, Billy McClendon, Ross Golson, Clyde Jordan, Bill Blackstock, Dan McClure, Steve Randall, Dale Sanderson, Dale Smith, Joe Sutton, Calvin Woodall, Robert Ed Taylor, Ben Brice, Rick Coby, Hank Camp, and Truett Thorn.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA.

CYRINA UNDERWOOD WILSON
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home - San Augustine, TX
Services for Cyrina Underwood Wilson, 89, of Marquez, TX, were held on December 28, 2005.
She is preceded in death by her parents Wilford and Essie Jenkins; husbands Harry Underwood and Francis Wilson; daughter Glenda Faye Wood; brothers Elmo, Hersey, Clinton, Elmer, Roger and Lindsey Jenkins.
She is survived by her granddaughter Laurie (Jason) Janis; son-in-law Joe Wood; sisters Gail (Thomas) Simons and Ollie Janway; sisters-in-law Audie (Jesse) Rodriquez, Eunice Evans, Gayle Jenkins, Ruby Jenkins and Billie Ruth Moon.

Carter Barton Ackel, 87
Carter Barton Ackel of Monroe, a retired mechanical engineer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James Rufus Coulter, 67
OAK GROVE — James Rufus Coulter, a retired school bus driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Annie Aycock Kenney, 88
OLLA — Annie Aycock Kenney of Vinton, a homemaker formerly of Olla, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be at New Union Cemetery in Tullos.

Ruth S. Mathews, 61
EPPS — Ruth S. Mathews, a registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Campbell Church Cemetery, Pioneer.

Brenda McLeroy, 63
JONESBORO — Brenda Truelove McLeroy of Shreveport, but formerly of Jonesboro, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Charles Richard Moore, 59
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Charles Richard Moore, an architect, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Annie Mae Powell, 77
EPPS — Annie Mae Powell, a retired store owner, died Saturday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Monday at Epps Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

James Calvin Vickers, 81
LOCKHART — James Calvin Vickers, a retired operator for Continental Oil, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Mark Methodist Church, El Dorado, Ark. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery near El Dorado under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James D. Wesley, 61
James D. Wesley of Monroe, an automobile technician, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously Acknowledged
Brewer, Mary Fortenberry: 2 p.m. today, Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello.
Tubbs, Mary Virginia Bass: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Wayne, Lovie: 1 p.m. Monday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Welch, Michael Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

CARTER BARTON ACKEL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Carter Barton Ackel, born March 6, 1918, of Monroe will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Humphries officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Ackel died on Saturday, January 21, 2006. He was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School, Northeast Louisiana Junior College (ULM), and Louisiana Polytechnical Institute (La Tech) with a degree in engineering. He was a Registered Professional Engineer and belonged to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. During WWII, as a captain of the 7th Ferrying Group, Carter flew a variety of aircraft, most notably the B 17 "Flying Fortress". He was a member of the Monroe Chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a member of Bayou DeSiard Country Club where he retired to play golf. Mr. Ackel also enjoyed playing in an annual golfing tour with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eli E. Ackel, and his mother, Frances Barton Ackel.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jeannette Peck Ackel; three children, Charles Scott Ackel and wife, Donna of Jacksonville, Florida, Jeri Ackel Kelly and husband, David of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Richard Barton Ackel of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandsons, Jeffrey Scott Ackel and Andrew Jordan Ackel of Atlanta, Georgia, and Carter Alexander Kelly and James Barton Kelly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Pallbearers will be Charles Ackel, Barton Ackel, David Kelly, Jeffrey Ackel, Andrew Ackel, Barton Kelly, Carter Kelly and Steve Melton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Edmondson, George Luffey, Jasper Haddad, Klien Crow, Jimmy Lamb, Charles McDonald, Ronald Gunter, Paul Kilpatrick, Wallace L. "Wally" Jones, W. M. "Bucky" McElroy, H. W. "Buddy" Tolson, Ersel D. Elmore, L. E. "Bobby" Lemoine, and Bill Buford.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

BONNIE COWART ALLEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Bonnie Cowart Allen, age 47, will be held at 2:00 PM on, Monday, January 23, 2006, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Rev. Toney Smith will be officiating.
Mrs. Allen was born on July 4, 1958 and passed away on January 21, 2006 following a lengthy illness. She worked in the machinery department for Georgia Pacific.
Bonnie is survived by husband, Jimmy Allen; three children: Misty Hollis, James Posey, and Joseph Posey; two grandchildren: Destiny Welch and James Posey, Jr.; parents: Ernest and JoAnn Cowart; three sisters; one brother; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Zollenger, Dr. Connor, Dr. Gammage, Dr. Hayward, Dr. Don Marx, and the staff at St. Francis North (formerly North Monroe Hospital) for the care that was given during Bonnie's illness.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

MR. CHARLES RICHARD MOORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Richard Moore, age 59, of Birmingham, AL, will be held at 10:00 AM on, Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at Start Baptist Church in Start, LA.
Rev. Jeff Smart will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Start Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Moore was born on June 19, 1946, and passed away on January 21, 2006, in Birmingham, AL.
Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife of twenty-three years, Elaine Farley Moore.
He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Judy Moore; children, Linea Hendon and husband Harvey, Chuck Moore and wife, Jessica and Farley Moore; parents, Fred and Viola Moore; brothers, Fred and wife Ethel, John and wife, Barbara, Ken and wife, Cindy and Mike and wife, Nita and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be, Monday, January 23, 2006 from 5:00 and 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.

MRS. EVELYN BUTLER MOSS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Evelyn Butler Moss, 86, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and friends passed away, Friday, January 20, 2006 in Bedford, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Ricky Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA.
Evelyn was born in Calhoun, LA on December 31, 1919 and was one of seven children of George and Vernie Butler. She married John (Pete) Moss on March 2, 1940, who died in 1996. Evelyn was a retired Librarian in Houston, TX. She loved traveling, especially to Rome, Italy to visit her son, John. Seeing Europe by train was a real thrill to her. She loved cooking her famous fried chicken for her Italian friends while in Rome. After her move from West Monroe to Texas, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Rich and husband, Jim; son, John Moss; grandchildren, Jason and his wife Michelle and Adam and his wife, Abby; great granddaughter, Jillian and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

JUAN ARNULFO VELIZ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial service for Mr. Juan Arnulfo Veliz, 66, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:30 PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Survivors include his two daughters, Carmita Veliz and Elizabeth Veliz both of Glendale, CA; and three brothers.
Visitation will be from 1:30 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bonnie Gay Cowart Allen, 47
Bonnie Gay Cowart Allen, a machinist of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Avis Marie Bates Daniel, 87
BASTROP — Avis Marie Bates Daniel, a retired schoolteacher and coach, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ruby B. Johnson, 87
Ruby B. Johnson, a homemaker of Monroe, formerly of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Calvin Lewis, 91
Calvin Lewis, a truck driver of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Linda Kay McDonald, 56
BASTROP — Linda Kay McDonald died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Byron K. Oliver, 40
Byron K. Oliver, a computer programmer of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

W.D. Paris, 76
WISNER — W.D. Paris, a retired butcher, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Pentecostal Church of Wisner. Burial will be at Paris Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Horace 'Hoss' Smith, 68
Horace "Hoss" Smith, a road superintendent and cowboy of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Edward James Strange, 83
Edward James Strange, retired from Olinkraft Plant 60, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Mahaley Reed Turner, 84
KENT, Wash. — Mahaley Reed Turner, a retired state employee formerly of Monroe, died Jan. 14. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Tuesday at the church.

J. Gene Williams, 77
J. Gene Williams, a retired teacher of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. until time of service at the church.

Previously Acknowledged
Mathews, Ruth S.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Powell, Annie Mae: 3:30 p.m. today, Epps Baptist Church.
Wayne, Lovie: 1 p.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Wesley, James D.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

BEATRICE WELLS HAMPTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Wells Hampton, 92, of Pioneer will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at the Pioneer Baptist Church. Rev. W. H. "Buck" Curry Jr. and Mr. B. L. Rye will officiate.
Interment will be in the West Carroll Memorial Cemetery at Forest, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Visitation will be held at the Pioneer Baptist Church from 12:30 PM Tuesday until time of services.
Mrs. Hampton died Sunday at the Richland Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Delhi.
She was a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church and was retired from the LA Baptist Children's Home where she served as cook and Asst. House Mother.
She is preceded in death by her husband Wade C. Hampton and her parents, Arthur A. Wells and Ida Prince Wells.
She is survived by two sons, Wade C. Hampton and wife Frances of Ruston, LA and Troy D. Hampton and wife Shirley of Olive Branch, MS; two daughters, Barbara Bernard of Start, LA and Iris Mayberry of Dunn, LA; three grandsons, Mike, Rob and Steven; eight granddaughters, Carla, LaSonda, Kristi, Dawn, Gena, Tori, Jordan and Pamela; eight great grandsons, Wade, Scott, Chase, Cole, Hayden, Mason, Noah and Maddox; three great
granddaughters, Shelly, Courtney and Chelsea; four great great grandchildren Cade, Ethan, Sarah and Caroline and two sisters Lois Lacy of Plain Dealing, LA and Linnie Smith of Bastrop, LA.
Pallbearers will be Robert Hampton, Steven Hampton, Wyndell Wroten, Mike Collins and Robert Ryan.
Any planned memorials made be made to the LA Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA or to the Pioneer Baptist Church.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. PAULINE C. HAYDEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral service for Pauline C. Hayden, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery.
Pauline passed away on January 23, 2006, at her home with her family by her side. She had been battling cancer since last April and was brave in her fight.
Survivors include her three daughters, Ann George and her husband James, Mona L. Hayden and Suzie Higginbotham and her husband Tommy; two sons, Conrad Hayden and Pete Hayden and his wife Lori; grandchildren, Melissa George, Jenna George, J.T. Patterson, Haley Hayden, Ashley Higginbotham and Maddie Hayden; sisters, Connie Feeback, Virginia Hutson, and Elizabeth Ann Joseph; brother, Pete Columbus and a host of cherished nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Frank C. Feeback, Frank Columbus III, Chris Columbus, Mark Columbus, Jeff Ferracci, and Nick Joseph.
The family would like to recognize Hospice Care of Louisiana for their dedicated care and concern for Pauline. She left this world peacefully and we're grateful for that.

MRS. RUBY B. JOHNSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby B. Johnson, 87, of Monroe will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2006, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Johnson passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe E. Johnson; sisters, Elsie (Mignon) Schillaci and Leola Beard; grandson, Johnny Henson; granddaughter, Sherry Henson Thompson and sons-in-law, Howard Rugg and Charles Henson.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children, Ruby Jo Rugg, Mary Ellen Henson, and Richard Edward Johnson; six grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Manning, Mary Ruth Head, and Avis Thompson and brother, Lewis Beard.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Bell, Steve Pickering, Scott Coons, Bobby Coons, Mark Smith, and Roger Smith.
Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church.

BYRON KEITH OLIVER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Byron Keith Oliver, 40, of Brandon, MS will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Pat Guice, and Rev. David Weeks officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Oliver was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University. He was employed with Saks Inc. He loved to travel with his friends and family. His favorite pastimes included traveling to see the MSU Bulldogs, Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints play and playing golf with his buddies.
Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward E. Trevillion, Jr. and Virginia Trevillion and Joe and Lela Oliver.
Mr. Oliver is survived by his parents, Roy and Janice Oliver and sister, Kimberly Oliver.
Pallbearers will be John Everett, Jeff Jordan, Jim Jordan, Tim Manning, Kevin Langston, Donald Gordon, and Keith Morris.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to be made to The Leukemia Research Foundation, 2700 Patriot Boulevard, Suite #100, Glenview, IL 60026-

MR. HORACE "HOSS" FRANKLIN SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Service for Mr. Horace Franklin Smith, affectionately known as "Hoss", 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Billy Taylor and Mr. Kirby "Buddy" Wade officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Smith died at his residence on January 22, 2006 surrounded by his family.
Mr. Hoss was retired from the road construction business. He was very active in cowboy activities, through Charity Benefits, Trail Rides, and he was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Wade Smith; son, Tim McGraw and wife Faith; two daughters, Tracey Jewell and Sandy Howard and husband Keith; grandchildren, Matthew, Gracie, Maggie, Jace, Audrey, and Timothy; stepchildren, Alex Bell and wife, Sarah, and Aimee "Sissy" Harmon and husband, Lance; step grandchildren, Dakin, Darin, Dustin and Seven; four sisters, Barbara Smalling and husband, Elmer, Rowena Williamson and husband Dean, Wilma Hales and husband, Billy, and Charlotte Bergeron and husband, Charles and brother, Curtis, "Tubby" Smith.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Hargrave, Buddy Martinez, Buddy Frost, Sonny Day, Jim Comans, Donald Duncan, Roger Berry, and Randy Branch.
Honorary pallbearers will be Stephen Mann, Jerry Emory, Ricky McFarland, John Dauzat, and Rickey Salisbury.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
"In honor of Hoss, his wishes were for all his friends to wear western attire for the services and leave your hats on."

Breathen Thomas Sterlington,LA
2/25/19~1/24/05
We Miss You Everyday...

Carter Barton Ackel, 87
Carter Barton Ackel of Monroe, a retired mechanical engineer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jack Allen, 73
RAYVILLE — Jack Allen, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margarette Brown, 88
RAYVILLE — Margarette Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Golden Harris Crain, 95
OLLA — Golden Harris Crain, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Vernon Lee Gatewood, 61
PLANO, Texas — Vernon Lee Gatewood, formerly of Monroe, an electrical engineer, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time.

Beatrice W. Hampton, 92
PIONEER — Beatrice Wells Hampton, a retired cook and assistant housemother at Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Charles Richard Moore, 59
WOODSTOCK, Ala. — Charles Richard Moore, an architect, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Start Baptist Church, Start. Burial will be at Start Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Evelyn Butler Moss, 86
BEDFORD, Texas — Evelyn Butler Moss, formerly of West Monroe, a retired librarian, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Beulah Church Cemetery, Calhoun.

Fay W. Reynolds, 74
TALLULAH — Fay W. Reynolds, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Eddie Robinson, 77
BASTROP — Eddie Robinson, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Matthews No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jessie Robinson, 77
WINNSBORO — Jessie Robinson, a retired laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Douglas Lynn Vail, 57
CAMPTI — Douglas Lynn Vail, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive East Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Juan Arnulfo Veliz, 66
Juan Arnulfo Veliz of Monroe, retired maitre d' for Chef Hans and Bayou DeSiard Country Club, died Jan. 16. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until service time.

Annie A. Walker, 85
DELHI — Annie A. Walker, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Clyde L. Walls, 60
Clyde L. Walls of Monroe, a teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robroy M. Young, 81
FARMERVILLE — Robroy M. Young, formerly of West Monroe, a paper mill chemical engineer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Daniel, Avis Marie Bates: 1 p.m. today, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop.
McDonald, Linda Kay: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Turner, Mahaley Reed: 1 p.m. today, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wesley, James D.: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

JERRY "FRANK" BARTON
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Jerry "Frank" Barton, 60, of Mangham, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham. Interment will be in Ford Field Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Barton was born to the union of Lloyd Lavelle and Edna Duncan Barton on May 28, 1945 in Mangham, LA and passed from this life on, Monday, January 23, 2006 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and belonged to the W. M. Baker Masonic Lodge in Mangham. He was preceded in death by his father: Lloyd Lavelle Barton.
Mr. Barton is survived by his wife of forty-one years: Jewel Mercer Barton of Mangham, LA; three children: Bo Barton and his wife, Kim and children Jacob, Justin and Josie, Bobby Barton and wife Teresa and child Jase Logan, Dotti Shaw and husband Paul and son Jon Paul; two sisters: JoAnn Boughton and husband Jon Ben, Jeand Young and husband Dave; two brothers: David Barton and wife Judy and Ronnie Barton and wife Tammy. A host of loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Barton Jr., Josh Barton, Roy Wiggins Jr., Mark Wiggins, Isaac Mercer, Little Tommy Mercer, Paul Mercer and George Thames Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Wiggins Sr., George Thames, Carl Childress, Jimmy Lowery, Pete Mercer, Doug Tannehill, Doug White, and Jerry Simmons. To sign the guest book on line, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

PEGGY MCCRARY BUIE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mrs. Peggy McCrary Buie, 83, of Rayville will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Rayville Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Albright officiating. Interment to follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Buie was born on January 30, 1922, in Birmingham, AL, and passed away on January 24, 2006 after a brief illness at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA. She attended Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA, and was a graduate of Neville High School in Monroe, LA, where she was proud to be a Neville High School Cheerleader. As a member of Rayville Presbyterian Church, she served as an elder. Also, she attended the "Something More" Sunday school class and Mattie Haley Circle at Rayville United Methodist Church. After working at Hebert's and Albert's Men's Wear for forty-two years, she retired in August 2005. She was known for her quick wit, graciousness, and love for people.
On September 28, 1941, she and Henry Allen Buie, Jr. were married. They had one daughter, Paula Buie Cumpton. She was preceded in death by her parents Ridgley Alexander McCrary and Pauline Fancher McCrary, and her husband Henry Allen Buie, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter Paula Buie Cumpton and huband Donald Roy Cumpton, of Rayville; three grandchildren, Ashley Cumpton
Thom and husband James Alexander Thom V of Baton Rouge, Buie Robinson Cumpton and wife Lindsey Dixon Cumpton, of Rayville, Crary Linton Cumpton of Washington, D. C.; two great granddaughters; Lillia Wynn Cumpton and Mary Scott Thom.
Pallbearers will be Jerry W. Hollis, James L. Whitman, Jr., Terry A. Copeland, William R. Coenen, Jr., Donnie C. Foster, James L. McConathy, Jr., Bobby L. Cumpton, Charles R. Chaney. Honorary pallbearers will be Theo J. Coenen, III, and John C. Purvis, Sr.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Rayville Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rayville Presbyterian Church.

VERNON LEE GATEWOOD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Lee Gatewood, 61, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA with Rev. Alan Miller officiating.
Mr. Gatewood died January 22, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center.
Mr. Gatewood was a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1971. He was a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp. Through his years as an engineer he completed many jobs, but he was most proud of his engineering work on the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Houston, TX. He was attending the First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA.
Survivors include his Mother, Mrs. Paulina Gatewood of Plano, TX; brothers, Andy Gatewood of Plano, TX, Michael Gatewood of Franktown, CO and Fred Gatewood of Dallas, TX and former wife and special friend, Nancy Gatewood.
Visitation will be from l:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA.

JAMES R. ROSS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James R. Ross, age 83, of Spearsville, LA will be, Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Nick officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Slatersville, RI.
Mr. Ross was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a retired Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII, a member of the VFW, past post Commander and a past National Council Member. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lucy Ross; parents Gus and Martha Ross; a son Michael Ross; a brother Clarence Ross and a sister Flossie Brown.
Survivors include his wife Joanna Ross of Spearsville, LA; a son Anthony Ross and wife Cheryl of Slatersville, RI; a stepson Russell Breault and wife Karen of Blackston, MA; a daughter Brenda Allen of RI; a stepdaughter Linda Breault of Kingston, RI; a sister Rosia Hogue of Farmerville, LA; six grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the VFW.
The family will receive friends, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

MARIE WILBANKS THOMAS
Hixson Funeral Home - DeRidder, LA
Funeral services for Marie Wilbanks Thomas, 85, of DeRidder, LA will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Doyle Cooper. Interment will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Visitation is at 8:00 AM Wednesday until time of the service at the Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thomas passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2006 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was a resident of DeRidder for the past twelve years. She was born in Ouachita Parish, LA and had resided in TX, AR and NC before retiring to DeRidder to be near family and friends. She was a homemaker and delighted in entertaining guests with a home cooked meal. She was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry C. Thomas and daughter, Betty Thomas Boyd.
Survivors include her son, Charles L. Thomas and wife, Linda of Conroe, TX; son-in-law, Eugene Boyd of DeRidder, LA; brother, A.L. "Shorty" Wilbanks and sister, Elaine Ramsey both of West Monroe, LA; three grandsons, Larry Boyd, Jonathan Thomas, and David Thomas; two granddaughters, Carol Cooper and Cheryl Grass; six great grandsons; five great granddaughters; one great great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons.

Thelma Lois Barnes, 74
OAK GROVE — Thelma Lois Barnes, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jerry L. Barton, 60
MANGHAM — Jerry L. Barton, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, near Mangham. Burial will be at Ford Field Cemetery, near Mangham, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Ruben Duncan, 74
John Ruben Duncan of Sterlington, owner and operator for Duncan Steel Fabricators, died Jan. 20. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Clara Ann Ford, 70
BASKIN — Clara Ann Ford, an accountant, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Savannah Gilbert, 71
Savannah Gilbert of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Norvell Green, 83
Norvell Green of Monroe, a retired railroad employee, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Helen Hanley, 98
Helen Hanley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ethel L.T. Harris, 93
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Ethel Love Tarkenton Harris, a former employee of Ben Franklin Stores in Norfolk, Va., died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at South Main Street Baptist Church, Greenwood. Arrangements are under the direction of Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Pauline Hayden, 80
Pauline Hayden of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mary Louise Howard, 79
QUITMAN — Mary Louise Howard died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Quitman Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ruby B. Johnson, 87
Ruby B. Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Betty Ladart, 80
Betty Ladart of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Virginia H. McKellar, 82
BASTROP — Virginia Harrell McKellar, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Central Church of Christ, Bastrop. Visitation will immediately follow services at the church.

Byron Keith Oliver, 40
BRANDON, Miss. — Byron Keith Oliver, a computer programmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gloria Grace Piro, 75
Gloria Grace Piro of West Monroe, a nurse, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Horace 'Hoss' F. Smith, 68
Horace "Hoss" Franklin Smith of West Monroe, a road superintendent, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Annie Aline Walker, 85
DELHI — Annie Aline Walker, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Crain, Golden Harris: 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Gatewood, Vernon Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Walls, Clyde L.: 2 p.m. Friday, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.

BETTY C. LADART
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty C. Ladart, 80, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Ladart passed away January 24, 2006 at Cornerstone Rehabilitation Hospital surrounded by her family. She attended St. Matthew Catholic Church. She met her husband, Louis L. Ladart, in Bedford, England during WWII where he was serving in the Army Air Corps. She later moved to Monroe, LA from Bedford. Mrs. Ladart is preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Ladart; son, William Arthur Ladart and brothers, William, John, and Derek Clarkson.
Survivors include her children, Ross Ladart and wife, Carolyn of Mobile, AL, Louis J. Ladart, Lorethia Doris Coughran and husband Harmon E., Nina Linda Hall and husband, Jerry all of West Monroe, LA, Doris Harrison and husband Bruce of Bellville, TX and Betty Jean Sharp and husband, Donald of West Monroe, LA; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; brothers, Michael Clarkson, Bryan Clarkson and Terry Clarkson all of Bedfordshire, England; and uncle and aunt, Fredrick and Nancy Harper of Maidstone, England.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Sharp, Ryan and Bobby Harrison, Hunter Moore, Lance and Kolt Sistrunk.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and wake service at 6:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
A special thanks to Dr. James Eppinette, Claiborne Creek Retirement Community, the staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center 3rd Floor, Landmark Nursing Home, staff at St. Francis Hospital 5th Floor and also the staff at Cornerstone Rehabilitation Hospital.
Mrs. Ladart was a loving mother who will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Mom left this world peacefully and is in the loving hands of the Lord.

FLOYD RAY HENDRIX
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Floyd Ray Hendrix, 74, will be held at 11:30 AM, Friday, January 27, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. George Bonner and Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow in the Luna Methodist Cemetery in West Monroe.
Ray was born April 25, 1931 and died Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at his home after a long bout with cancer. Ray served in the United States Air Force and was an Iron Worker and a Commercial Fisherman.
Ray was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Ivy Dell (Big Mama) Harris; second wife, Claudine Dyke Hendrix; father, Chester Hendrix; mother, Mrs. Fannie Hendrix; brothers, Rex Hendrix, Billy Hendrix and sister, Barbara Nell Clauser.
Ray is survived by two brothers, Troy Hendrix and wife, Gloria and Ralph Hendrix and wife, Norma, all of West Monroe and several nieces, nephews and step grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Hendrix, Alan Hendrix, Steve Hendrix, Todd Hendrix, Michael Hendrix, Bubba Session, Tommy Lane Hendrix, and Jason Hendrix.
Visitation will be, Thursday, January 26, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Special thanks to Dr. Mark Dollar and the Southern Care Hospice Staff who took care of Ray in his illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society.

HELEN VALLERY HANLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Helen Vallery Hanley, 98, of West Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2006, at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe with Rev. Marlin Betts officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Hanley passed away January 24, 2006 at the West Monroe Guest House. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Glen "Chick" Hanley and grandchildren Bruce Hanley and Darlene Elliott.
Survivors include her daughters, Helen Loyce Elliott and husband, Pete, and Evelyn Mayes; son, Alvin "Chuck" Hanley; grandchildren, Steve, Glen, and Prentice Elliott, JoAnn Weist, Glenda Mayes, Denise Harrell and husband, Pete, Helen Thomas and husband, Scott, Vallery and Dawn Elliott and Holly McKelvey and great grandchildren, Clint and Kirby Price, Erin, Emily and Ethan Thomas and Collin Minckler.

JOSEPH AULDON CARTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Joseph Auldon Carter, 49, of League City, TX, formerly of Monroe, will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 28, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Jerry Stuckey will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Carter, a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam, was born October 9, 1956 and died January 24, 2006. He was a plant manager for Polyone Chemical for thirteen years and was a member of Texas Avenue Baptist Church in League City, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted L. Carter; grandparents, Nellie Page Rowton, W.A. Carter and Annie Mae Carter; aunt, Wilhelmina Leggett and uncle, Charles W. Page.
He is survived by his wife, Misty Carter; son, Nicholas Carter; stepson, Brent Cooper; mother, Clara Carter; sister, Elizabeth Hudson and brother, Mark L. Carter.
Pallbearers will be Mike Leggett, Kenny Leggett, David Carter, Sandy, Savana, John D. Dailey and David Messina. Honorary pallbearer will be Brent Cooper.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Special thank you goes to Wanda Sadler who was our guardian angel that helped us through this illness.

MARION DORICE "DOT" MALONE ROGERS
"And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me." Matthew 18:5
A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savoir, Jesus Christ at 4:00 PM on, Friday, January 20, 2006. Death occurred at her home with her family at her side.
She was 81, born on October 28, 1924, in Spencer. She graduated from Linville High School in 1942 and married Fred Wayne Rogers on July 5, 1947. She had been a resident of Baton Rouge since 1953.
Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on, Sunday, January 22, 2006 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visiting at the funeral home on, Monday, January 23, 2006 from 10:00 AM until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Steve Johnson. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Garden of Liberty.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Wayne Rogers; two daughters, Amy Elizabeth Rogers and Cindy Kathleen Roger Morris; son-in-law, James "Butch" Morris; two grandsons, Matthew Wayne Morris and Michael James Morris and two sisters, Mildred Lee Cicala of Monroe and Vera Kathleen Taylor of Bastrop.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Lee and Myrtis Malone; a brother, Robert Taylor Malone and a sister Lovie Mae Blackwell.
She was a longtime dedicated member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She served in church nurseries loving the children for more than fifty years. She was also a member of the Adults on Missions group.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Adults on Missions group at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Dan Altazan, Michael Carl, Bobby Caston, Herman R. "Bud" Chandler, Patrick Janet and Geoge M. "Maxie" Verbois.

MRS. GLORIA GRACE KELLER COTITA MINTON PIRO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria Grace Keller Cotita Minton Piro, 75, of West Monroe will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, January 27, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Watson and Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Gloria died on, Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Gadsden, AL and grew up in Pensacola, FL moving to West Monroe in 1963. She served the community as a nurse in various capacities until her retirement in 1996. She was an LPN for many years, then returned to school at age 55 to earn an Associate Degree of Nursing from Louisiana Tech.
Gloria, affectionately known as "Glo", had a gift for making everyone feel welcomed and loved. Many have enjoyed her crawfish pies and her pumpkin rolls. She was a very creative and enjoyed cooking, antique shopping, reading and many hobbies.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Curtis James and Donald James; her sister Helen Dominy; her sister-in-law, Marion James; her husband, Jerry Cotita; her husband Harry Minton and her stepson Luis Gomez.
She is survived by her loving spouse, Joseph Piro of West Monroe; four sons, Michael Cotita and wife Emerita of Atlanta, GA, John Glenn Cotita and wife Jill of Rolla, MO, Stephen Randal Cotita and wife Connie of Nova Scotia and Tim Cotita and wife Missy of Monroe; stepchildren, Joseph Piro and his wife Kelly of Jackson, MS, Paul Piro of Monroe, Mary Ann Piro of West Monroe and William "Steele" Minton of New Haven, KY; brothers, Houston James and Bert Brown; sisters, Vi Bollheimer and Norma Jackson; eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Keller Cotita, Ian Cotita, William Steele Minton, Casey Cotita, Andy Morgan and Gifford Clary.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Drs. Floyd Jones, Walter Sartor, Ron Hammett, David Raines and the ICU staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center for their loving care.
Visitation will be, Thursday, January 26, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a vigil wake service at 6:30 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church or St. Matthew's Catholic Church.

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

John E. Blazier
10/29/36~1/27/05 We love you...
Dad,
You've been gone a year now. It still seems like yesterday when we were saying goodbye to you.
I guess God needed another special angel so he chose you. The hearts that you touched here on earth will treasure your memory forever. We all miss you and your smile. The pain that you endured here helped us to say, not goodbye but "so long for now".
Until we meet again, watch over us and help guide us.

ELLA MAI ROBERTS EARL, née SHAVER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Ella Mai Roberts Earl, née Shaver will be 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 28,2006, at St Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe, LA with Rev Dick Humphries officiating with Interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be, Friday, January 27, 2006, 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home on Sterlington Road.

NINA GORDON EVANS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Gordon Evans, 76, of Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 27, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral home Chapel in Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Evans. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Alto, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Evans was born July 3, 1929 in Rayville, LA and passed away January 24, 2006 in Houston, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband: Mount A. Evans and sisters: Odessa Stephenson and Evelyn Gordon.
Mrs. Evans is survived by a daughter: Reba Matlock and husband, Ricky of Monroe, LA; four sons: Kenneth Evans and wife, Jean of Fairbanks, LA, Ralph Evans and wife, Linda of Monroe, LA, Gary Evans and wife, Connie of Port Gibson, MS, and William Evans and wife, Barbara of Belzoni, MS; nine grandchildren: Paul Evans, Andy Brewer, Chasity Donaldson, Joel Evans, Kenny Evans, Cindy Evans, Shelly Evans, Christy Davidson, and Misty Jackson; thirteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Floyd and Sonny Gordon; and three sisters: Diane Shaw, Teresa Rodman, and Betty Jo Brown.
Pallbearers will be Tony Trichel, Chuck Hansford, Nathan Whitstine, Lee Donaldson, James B. Gandy, and Eddie Gordon.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to time of service Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

TERESA WALTERS GENTRY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Teresa Walters Gentry, 50, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2006, at College Place Baptist Church. Rev. Russ Givens will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Teresa, office manager of the ULM Activity Center and a ULM Test Administrator, was born November 18, 1955, in Delhi, LA and died January 25, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a graduate of Neville High School where she was a Bengal Belle and NLU where she was a Warbonnet. She was a member of College Place Baptist Church, the choir, hand bells, and "Harmony", a ladies ensemble. She was also a Phi Mu Alumni and a member of Dixie Chapter Order of Eastern Star and a Past Grand Worthy Advisor of the International Order of Rainbow Girls.
A loving wife, mother and daughter, she is survived by her husband, Wayne Gentry; daughter, Kristal Gentry; son, Richard Gentry III; parents, Jim and Lynn Walters; sister, Kathy Weiermiller and husband Mike; brother, Roy Walters and wife Jenny; father—in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Melba Norris; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Benjie and Christy Gentry and Lynn and Hoyal Solomon; and four nephews and two nieces.
Pallbearers will be Robert Bice, Brandon Bruscato, Scott Bruscato, Jeff Walters, Jimmy Walters, and Anthony Stewart.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Saturday at College Place Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church or Susan G. Komen Foundation.

HILDA MAYES JONES
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Hilda Mayes Jones, age 86, of Grayson will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Paul Pearson officiating. Interment with Eastern Star rites will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mrs. Jones was born in Holum, LA on February 01, 1919 to the union of Freeman and Lucy Roberts Ferrell and died, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at her residence in Grayson.
She was a homemaker and a retired nurse's aide with Haven Nursing Center. She was an active member of Grayson Baptist Church and member of the Columbia Chapter #147 Order of the Eastern Star and an affiliate member of the White Lily Chapter #129 in Clarks.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands: Malcolm H. "Buddy" Mayes and Thomas F. "Monk" Jones, and her son: Malcolm "Sonny" Mayes, Jr. Survivors include her daughters: Brenda Mayes Lee of Grayson and Patsy Mayes Emery of Hatch, NM; her stepdaughter: Carolyn Jones Rogers of Pace, FL; her brothers: Bill Ferrell of Garland, TX and Jimmy Dale Ferrell of Terrell, TX; her sister: Sue Jones of Terrell, TX; her grandchildren: Lori Holcomb, Van Emery, Tad Emery, Gena Baker, Carmen Niehus, Jim Lee and Chad Lee; her stepgrandchildren: Scott Rogers and Jim Rogers; thirteen great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bret Mattausch, Josh Niehus, Clint Baker, Justin Primm, Scott Rogers and Jim Rogers.
Honorary pallbearers are Maurice Mercer, Buddy Nugent and Jerry Meredith.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

JON HOWELL MASK
Graveside services for Jon Howell Mask, 70, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2006, at Riverview Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mr. Mask was born December 27, 1935, in Monroe and died, Wednesday, Januray 25, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a retired corrections officer with the State of Louisiana and a former commercial photographer.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Oliveaux Mask of Monroe; three sons, Daniel Clark Mask and Jon Byron Mask both of South Carolina and Jason Mask of Monroe; a daughter, Sheri Annette Carroway of Winnsboro, LA and a sister, Nell Mask Stewart.

PHILIP LEROY WYATT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home "Loving Husband, Awesome Dad, Grandpa, & Pops-You have blessed us"
Ruston, LA 5/10/33 - 1/25/06
Funeral services for Mr. Philip L. Wyatt, age 72, of Ruston, will be held on, Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Dr. Chris Craig and Dr. Andy Johnson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.
Philip met the love of his life and wife of fifty-one years while stationed in Japan with the U.S. Army. He was born in Bend, Oregon, and lived in Oregon until 1980, when he moved with his family to Ruston, LA. In 1990, he returned to Oregon to finish his thirty-year career with Willamette Industries, and upon retirement, he returned home to Ruston in 1994. Philip was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ruston and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Nelson Wyatt and Mae Rebecca Wyatt and a brother, Robert Franklin Wyatt.
He is survived by his wife: Aiko Wyatt; four children: Michael Leroy Wyatt and wife, Marjorie, Rosemary Ann Wyatt MacDaniels and husband, Clifford, Gloria Mae Wyatt Elliott and husband, Randall and Christopher William Wyatt and wife, Lori; five grandchildren: Philip Randall Elliott, Adam Nye MacDaniels, Matthew Wyatt MacDaniels, Anna Claire Wyatt, and Holly Rebecca Wyatt; five siblings: Carl William Wyatt, Oscar Oliver Wyatt, David Earl Wyatt, James Ora Wyatt, and Alice Mae Balderston and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Christopher William Wyatt, Clifford MacDaniels, Randall Elliott, Philip Randall Elliott, Adam Nye MacDaniels, and Matthew Wyatt MacDaniels.
Honorary pallbearers are his beloved Thursday morning men's prayer group, Andrew Johnson, Charlie Hutto, Jack Darby, Roy Ferrington, Jerry Fuller, Ben Haley and Dorman Rogers.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund in Ruston, LA.
The Wyatt family would like to express thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett M.D., our GRMC CV-ICU and ICU angels, and Dr. Cynthia Brown-Manning, M.D. To our First Baptist Church Ruston Adult VIII Sunday School Class and our many other friends, we have been strengthed and comforted by your prayers and support. 2 Timothy 4:7-8. KJV

ROBROY MCGREGOR YOUNG
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Robroy McGregor Young will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Brother Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery.
Mr. Young, a native of West Monroe and a longtime resident of Farmerville, died on January 22, 2006 at the age of 81. A graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, Class of '41, he attended Louisiana Tech University earning a degree in Chemical Engineering after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Mr. Young had a fulfilling career in the paper industry.
He was a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Young is preceded in death by his son, Rob Roy Young; sister, Mary Lou Young Shepard; parents, Eleanor Powell Young and John Fletcher Young.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Pat Young; three children, Mary Pat Shoemaker and husband, Keith of Wilton, CT, Fran Young of West Monroe, LA, and Jock Young and wife, Shelli of Farmerville, LA; seven grandchildren, Erik, Ethan, Luke, Sarah, Nicholas, Ryan, and Kate. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Taylor Young, and beloved baby sister, Patricia Ann Young Cook, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Erik, Ethan, and Luke Shoemaker, Nicholas and Ryan Young, and Matt Shepard.
Honorary pallbearers will be G. L. "Bud" Shepard, Ira Cagle, Herbert Barefoot, Kenny Cagle, Richard Brown, and Bobby Wilson.
Visitation will be, Friday, January 27, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
The family would like to recognize and thank the caregivers from Unit One at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home for their years of dedication. We could not have managed without you.

Joseph Auldon Carter, 49
LEAGUE CITY, Texas — Joseph Auldon Carter, a chemical plant operator formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dorothy W. Corley, 98
Dorothy Williams Corley of West Monroe, a former librarian, died Wednesday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Kathryn "Kitty" Davis, 76
WINNSBORO — Kathryn "Kitty" Davis, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery.

John Ruben Duncan, 74
John Ruben Duncan of Sterlington, owner and operator of Duncan Steel Fabricators, died Jan. 20. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Floyd Ray Hendrix, 74
Floyd Ray Hendrix of West Monroe, a retired iron worker, died Tuesday. Services are 11:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery.

Jane "Janie" Hunt, 74
JONESBORO — Jane "Janie" Hunt, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Yankee Springs Cemetery, Goldonna.

Lucille D. Johnson, 86
RAYVILLE — Lucille D. Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Betty C. Ladart, 80
Betty C. Ladart of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jon Howell Mask, 70
Jon Howell Mask of Monroe, a retired Louisiana corrections officer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Francis McClinton, 78
Francis McClinton of Monroe, a retired merchant, died Jan. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

James "J.B." Miles, 78
CHICAGO, Ill. — James "J.B." Barkus Miles, a trucking employee formerly of Calhoun, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Mineral Springs C.M.E. Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial is at Young's Chapel C.M.E. Church Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Lee Morris, 65
Robert Lee Morris of West Monroe, a delivery driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gloria Grace Piro, 75
Gloria Grace Keller Cotita Minton Piro of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Arthur Will Sowyers, 67
BASTROP — Arthur Will Sowyers, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Maedy Cowan Spruill, 88
ST. JOSEPH — Maedy Cowan Spruill died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Norma R. Summerville, 58
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Norma R. Summerville, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Elsie Westmoreland, 89
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Elsie Westmoreland died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Previously Acknowledged
Adkins, Virgil L.: 10 a.m. today, Old Union Cemetery, west of Grayson.
Duncan, John Ruben: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Evans, Nina Gordon: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ford, Clara Ann: 10 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin.
Gilbert, Savannah: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Green, Norvell: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Harris, Ethel L.T.: 1 p.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Memorial services, 2 p.m. Monday, South Main Street Baptist Church, Greenwood.
McKellar, Virginia Harrell: 10 a.m. today, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop.
Walker, Annie Aline: 2 p.m. today, West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge.
Walls, Clyde L.: 2 p.m. today, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Young, Robroy McGregor: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

MRS. DOROTHY WILLIAMS CORLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Williams Corley, 98, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe, LA with The Rev. Dr.George Worthen officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.
Mrs. Corley died January 25, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Corley was a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe.
Dorothy attended Gulf Park College, L.S.U. and the University of Texas and was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She was a children's librarian before retirement.
She was a charter member of the Altrurian Book Club, member of the North Louisiana Scottish Society and a fifty-six year charter member of the Chief Tusquahoma Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was preceded in death her husband, William Lester Corley; great grandson, Benjamin Michael Fleming; her parents, Captain and Mrs. Harry M. Williams, Sr.; brothers, Harry M. Williams, Jr., James Steele Williams and S. John Williams; sisters, Marie Williams Woodward and Birch Williams Bell; nephews, Harry M. Williams, III and John Metris Bell, Jr.
Survivors include daughter, Mary Corley Michie; sister, Mrs. Lib Williams Shaver; granddaughters, Mary Steele Michie Fleming and husband, Mike, Alice Michie Gunter and husband, Chris, and Martha Michie Lawrence and husband, Ty; great grandchildren, Mary Campbell Fleming, Carley Elizabeth Gunter and Jacob Robert Lawrence; nieces and nephews, B.H. (Skip) Bell and wife, Alice, Ed Williams and son, Jim and George H. Williams and wife, Margie and many wonderful friends.
Pallbearers will be Mike Fleming, Chris Gunter, Ty Lawrence, B. H. Bell, Stephen Bell, and Jack Dement.
Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
The family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Donna Donald and her nurse, Lynda and a very, very special thank you to Dr. Frank Sartor and his incredibly caring staff for their loving attention.
The family also wishes to thank these special caregivers: Sharron Hudson, Joan Brown, Lovie Adams, Pearl Barnes and particularly, Betty Allen.
Memorials may be made to the Highland Presbyterian Church, 1403 Wellerman Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291 or Goodland Presbyterian Children's Home, P.O. Box 1056, Hugo, Oklahoma 74743-1056.

ELLA MAI ROBERTS EARL, née SHAVER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mai Roberts Earl, née Shaver, 78, of Monroe, will be held 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2006, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Dick Humphries and Rev. Nancy Wofford officiating. Internment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Earl passed away at her home, Wednesday, January 25, 2006, after a long bout with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Waverly, TN, March 5, 1927, and graduated from Corinne L. Cohn High School, Nashville, TN, May 1945. She moved to Monroe in 1946 and lived in Bridges' Boarding House. She worked for the Monroe News Star newspaper for several years in the late 1940's and early 1950's. She later worked for Slade Brown Oil Company, Southwest Gas Company and the Louisiana Sheriff's Retirement Association. She retired from the Social Security office as a civil service employee in 1981. As a military wife, she lived and traveled throughout the United States and the Far East.
She was married to the late Capt. George Howard Roberts until his death in 1969. In 1988, she married Cmdr Raymond Earl who predeceased her in March of 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ocie and Ollie Shaver, and by her brother, Leon Shaver.
She is survived by her two children: daughter, Sharon Burkett and husband, David of Monroe; her son, Keith Roberts and wife, Becky, of Colleyville, TX; five grandchildren: Matthew Burkett of Tonawanda, NY, Ashley Burkett Gordon and husband, Kenny of Monroe, Brian Roberts and wife, Amy of Denton, TX, Chris Roberts of Fort Worth, TX and Jackie Roberts of Austin, TX.
Mrs. Earl was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the Retired Military Officers' Association. She was an avid bridge player and world traveler who made and kept friends from wherever she went.
Pallbearers will be Brian Roberts, Chris Roberts, Judge Jimmy Dimos, Bob Barber, Rich Bailey, and Mike Riley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mathew Burkett, Klien Crow, Larry Bennett, H. C. Richter, Roy Gates and Max Riley.

CHARLES RILEY ELKINS
Bailey Mortuary - Zachary, LA
Born August 23, 1926 in Union Parish, he passed away on January 27, 2006 at his home in Zachary, LA due to complications from heart disease.
Visitation will be held on, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 12:30 PM at First Baptist Church of Rayville, LA. Religious services will follow at 1:30 PM with interment at 4:30 PM in the Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville, LA.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Amelia Lindsey Elkins; sister-in-law, Helen Elkins; four children, Barry Elkins and wife Angela, Alan Elkins and wife Diane, Connie Elkins Bradford and husband, Ayres and Chuck Elkins and wife Kate; thirteen grandchildren, Barrie Elkins Hildago and husband Marco, Matthew Lopez, Amanda Elkins, Parker Elkins, Nathan Elkins, Blake Elkins, Krystin Elkins, Lindsey Bradford, Ayres Bradford, Davis Bradford, Kathryn Elkins, Charles Elkins and Lawrence Elkins; one great grandchild, Riley Hildago. He was the stand-in grandfather for Danilo Martinez and Samantha Castro.
He was a dairy farmer, Christmas tree farmer, and a retired teacher from the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. He established the first Agricultural Department at Rayville High School, piloted the first Horticulture Program at Broadmoor Junior High School, coauthored an Earth Science textbook, was selected as a Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year, and served as the state President of the Louisiana Teachers Association. He was a Founder and Charter Member of the Sherwood Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA and served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon in every church in which he was a member.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Ayres Bradford, Davis Bradford, Blake Elkins, Nathan Elkins, Matthew Lopez, Danilo Martinez, Charles Elkins and Lawerence Elkins.
Honorary pallbearers are George Bolton, J. E. Chaney, J.L. Cook, Massey McConnell, Carl Craig, and Wiley Wroten.

CAROL (NANA) LEWIS MARX
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Carol (Nana) Lewis Marx, 83, a longtime resident of Monroe died on January 26, 2006 in Houma, LA. Mrs. Marx and her husband of sixty-three years, I. Sackman Marx, are the former co-owners of Southern Hardware Supply Company.
Mrs. Marx is survived by her husband; daughters, Jill Kantrow and husband, Mike of Baton Rouge, LA and Barbara Levy and husband, Bernard F. of Houma, LA; son, Paul Marx of Thousand Oaks, CA; grandchildren, Michael Kantrow, Brock Kantrow, Emelie Alton, Byron Kantrow, Sam Kantrow, Mari Kantrow, Marion Larke, Anna Levy, Ben Levy, Elizabeth Marx, Joseph Marx and Peter Marx; great grandchildren, Henry Kantrow, Abbegail Kantrow and Michael Davis Alton; cousins, Dr. Fred Marx and his wife, Lil and Howard Marx; nephews, Dr. Howard Marx, Jr., Jay Marx and his wife Susan and Gary Marx; nieces, Linda Condy, Lynn Cohen and her daughter-in-law, Peggy Jones.
She was preceded in death by her best friends; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Wilma Marx; parents, Samuel Lewis and Marion Lewis and by her sister, Betty Marx.
Mrs. Marx was a member of Temple B'Nai Isreal. She was also a member of the Temple Sick Loan Shelf, the Temple Sisterhood, the Bayou DeSaird Country Club and the Monroe Sympathy League.
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on, Saturday, January 28, 2006 and at Temple B'Nais Isreal from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Funeral services with be at 2:00 PM at Temple B'Nai Isreal.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Fred Marx, Dr. Don Marx, Dr. Robbie Marx, Landon Mills, Jay Marx, Stanley Mintz and Joe Schendle.
Pallbearers will be Brock Kantrow, Ben Levy, Mike Kantrow, Bernard F. Levy, Sam Kantrow, Byron Kantrow and Michael Kantrow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Temple B'Nai Isreal, the Life Share Blood Center or the charity of your choice.

BEATRICE R. MORRIS
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Beatrice R. Morris, age 92, of Oak Grove, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the Cox Chapel in Oak Grove, LA. Reverend Rick Aultman will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Mrs. Morris died, Thursday, January 26, 2006 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Morris was a native and lifelong resident of Oak Grove, LA. Mrs. Bea as she was affectionately known, was a longtime secretary of Oak Grove High School. She served in that capacity for over thirty-five years. On December 9, 1981, she was appointed to the Oak Grove Town Council becoming the first woman to serve on the town council. She was elected to four more terms. She resigned in January 1994 due to health reasons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Morris; son, H.L. Morris; daughter, Pat Winsett; her granddaughter, Dee Winsett; her parents, Morton Harley Reynold and Maudie Green Reynolds; two brothers, O.D. and I.C. Reynolds and two sisters, Garlan Ferguson and Willie McLemore.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kermit and Henryetta Morris of Spartanburg, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Janette Morris of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Jerry Sims of Sulphur, LA; sister, Myrtis Myers of Oak Grove; eleven grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are the grandsons, Harold Winsett, Jay Sims, Tom Sims, Jimbo Morris, Greg Morris, Brian Morris and Lee Morris.
Family will receive friends on, Saturday, January 28, 2006 between the hours of 5:00 to 9:00PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.
To leave condolences to the family please visit www.coxfuneral.com.

MARGARET LOUISA WHITE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Margaret Louisa White, 92, of Ouachita City, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2006, at Paron Baptist Church, with Rev. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment will be in Ouachita City Cemetery in Union Parish under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. White was born January 7, 1914, in Haughton, LA and died January 26, 2006, in Bastrop, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her son, R.A. White; sister, Joy Miley; and brothers, Melburn M. Sullivan and Larry Powell.
Survivors include her husband of sixty-seven years, Allen C. White; children, Boots and Thomas Guthrie, Prentice and Winnie White, and Laetta and James Wells; daughter-in-law, Evelyn White, wife of R.A. White; grandchildren, Leneé Marshall, David Guthrie, Sharon Smith, Angela White, Doug White, Kerrie Wells, and Karen McCaa; fourteen great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Deacons of Paron Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2006, at Paron Baptist Church.

Jack Allen, 73
RAYVILLE — Jack Allen, a farmer, died Jan. 20. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Donald Bryant, 35
BASTROP — Donald Bryant died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Aura Hall Burford, 71
ROCKY BRANCH — Aura Lee Fuller Hall Burford, an accountant, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Teresa Walters Gentry, 50
Teresa Walters Gentry of Monroe, an office manager at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Activity Center, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at College Place Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Hilda Ferrell Jones, 86
GRAYSON — Hilda Regina Ferrell Jones, a retired nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

John LeGuin Sr., 51
BASTROP — John LeGuin Sr., a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Johnny Linzy, 88
Johnny Linzy of Monroe, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Nell Anding Manning, 76
Nell Anding Manning of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Deborah M. Morgan, 53
Deborah Faye McNair Morgan of Calhoun, a Subway employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Beatrice R. Morris, 92
OAK GROVE — Beatrice R. Morris, a school secretary at Oak Grove High School, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

James Curtis Odom, 52
BASTROP — James Curtis Odom died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Will 'Jimmy' Riser, 69
SHREVEPORT — Will "Jimmy" Riser, a retired coach formerly of Winnsboro, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Jessie Robinson, 77
WINNSBORO — Jessie Robinson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Sammy Steed, 55
PIONEER — Sammy Steed, a retired veteran, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Assembly Church of God, Pioneer. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robroy M. Young, 81
FARMERVILLE — Robroy McGregor Young, a retired chemical engineer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Joseph Auldon: noon today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Davis, Kathryn "Kitty": 11 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gilbert, Savannah: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Green, Norvell: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Harris, Ethel L. T.: 2 p.m. Monday, South Main Street Baptist Church, Greenwood.
Hunt, Jane "Janie": 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Johnson, Lucille D.: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mask, Jon Howell: 11 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery.
McClinton, Francis: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Miles, James "J.B." Barkus: noon today, Mineral Springs C.M.E. Church, Calhoun.
Sowyers, Arthur Will: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Spruill, Maedy Cowan: 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Summerville, Norma R.: 1 p.m. today, Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence.

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

OSWALD LOYD ADAMS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - St. John Street Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Oswald Loyd Adams, 87 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday January 30, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home St. John Street Monroe, LA. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Mr. Adams died January 28, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Adams was a welding instructor at the Louisiana Technical College in West Monroe for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. Mr. Adams was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. Mr. Adams is preceded in death by his long-time companion Phyllis A. Gewin, brother, Glenwood Adams, and sister, Edith Riggle.
Survivors include nephews, David Adams, Gary Adams, Rick Riggle, and Earl Riggle; niece, Brenda Parks; stepdaughter, Sallie E. Gewin.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday January 29, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street in Monroe, LA.
The family would like to thank the staff at Rosemont Assisted Living and the nursing staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for the wonderful care of Mr. Adams.
The family would also like to express sincere thanks to all of the many friends of Oswald from Terrel Island and Lake D'Arbonne.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

AURA LEE FULLER HALL BURFORD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Aura Lee Burford, 71, of Rocky Branch, LA will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Rocky Branch, LA. Officiating will be Brother Paul Carter and Brother Woodson McGuffee. Burial will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Burford was born on April 17, 1934 in Carmichaels, PA and passed away January 27, 2006 in Rocky Branch, LA.
Mrs. Buford was a charter member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church and the Founder and Senior Partner of Burford and Hall Accounting and Tax Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Burford.
Mrs. Burford is survived by three sons, George Hall and wife Monika of Rocky Branch, LA, Dr. Daniel Hall and wife Candi of Bernice, LA, Larry Burford of Rocky Branch, LA; two step-sons, Robert H. Burford and Ruthie Bishop of Kingman, AZ, Stephen Burford and wife Marsha of Cherry, AZ; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Henry Taylor of Farmerville, LA and Roy Burford and wife Millie of Rocky Branch, LA and one sister-in-law, Lavon Burford of Rocky Branch, LA also numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be her sons, George Hall, Daniel Hall, Larry Burford, and her grandsons Shawn Hall, Patrick Hall and Jeffrey New.
Honorary pallbearers are Robert Burford, Steven Burford, Henry Taylor and Roy Burford.
Visitation will be Monday, January 30, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MR. GEORGE B. ELAM JR.
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
A gathering for Mr. George B. Elam, Jr., 77, of Winnsboro will be held Sunday form 5:00-7:00 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Entombment and graveside service will be at 3:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006 at the Elam Family Mausoleum in Magnolia, Mississippi.
He was born to the union of George and Fann Cutre Elam on December 6, 1928 in Monroe, LA and passed from this life Friday, January 27, 2006 in Wisner after an extended illness.
Mr. Elam was a 1946 graduate of Winnsboro High School and a 1952 graduated of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a degree in Education and masters in Art and Science. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was an instructor of ballroom dance with Arthur Murray Studios of Hollywood, CA and a worldwide performer with the Dance Company of Arthur Murray. He also became a teacher of instructors in the performance of Ballroom Dance and the English Ballroom Dance.
During his career, he taught many of Hollywoods big names in television and movies including performers of the "Lawrence Welk Show". After his retirement with Arthur Murray, he returned to Winnsboro and became involved in various business interest and real estate holdings.
He is survived by family and caregivers Phillip Killian, Oline Killian and Tommy Killian; two special care-attendants Roger Humprey and Frankie Bowie; and host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Ouachita Parish — 920 Freight Drive — Monroe, LA 71203.
To sign guest book online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

BILLY RAY LATHAM, Jr.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Billy Ray Latham, Jr. of Monroe will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Jimmy Piercy will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Latham, a painter, was born August 22, 1957, in Winnsboro, LA and left this earth January 26, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was known for his love for his family and his friends of numerous organizations and the freeness of riding his bike. He enjoyed the outdoors and the fellowship he shared with his biking brothers. He enjoyed volunteering his time to benefit the less fortunate and the survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
He is survived by his parents, Peggy and Billy Latham, Sr.; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and John David Ramsey; two children, Dillon and Melissa; two nephews; one niece; and an extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Finklea, John Walker, Steve Fowler, Ben Taylor, Charles Sneed, and James Stevens.
Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, January 29, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Little Billy was a Road Barron who flew his colors honorably and faithfully to his brotherhood in the traditional Road Barron. He was a truly dedicated and loved member who will be greatly missed.

RUBY LEE LAWS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Laws, 85, of Monroe, La. will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 30, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. John Tate officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Laws died January 27, 2006 at the Avalon Place.
Mrs. Laws was a member of the First Christian Church in Monroe, La. She was a member to the Ladies Auxiliary at St. Francis Medical Center.
Survivors: two sons, Stephen Wayne Laws and wife, Avelie of Huntsville, AL and David Lynn Laws and wife, Peggy of Monroe, La.; seven grandchildren, Dawn Michelle DeBacker, Stephen Wayne Laws, II, Jeffrey Lynn Laws, Amanda Elizabeth Hughes and husband, Vance, Jennifer Alayne Lynch and husband Nick, Megan Marie Laws and Michael Charles Laws; two great grandsons, Christopher Stephen Laws and Alexander DeBacker; great granddaughter, Sophia Celeste Hughes; sister, Mrs. Edna Mosley of Marion, La. and sister-in-law, Eva Johnston of Shreveport, La.; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Glenn Johnston, Van Johnston, Brian Boudreaux, Michael Laws, John Tremaine, and Nick Lynch.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

CAROL (NANA) LEWIS MARX
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Carol (Nana) Lewis Marx, 83, a longtime resident of Monroe died on January 26, 2006 in Houma, Louisiana. Mrs. Marx and her husband of sixty-three years, I. Sackman Marx, are the former co-owners of Southern Hardware Supply Company. Mrs. Marx is survived by her husband; daughters, Jill Kantrow, and husband, Mike Kantrow, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Barbara Levy, and husband, Bernard F. Levy, of Houma, Louisiana; son, Paul Marx of Thousand Oaks, California; grandchildren, Michael Kantrow, Brock Kantrow, Emelie Alton, Byron Kantrow, Sam Kantrow, Mari Kantrow, Marion Larke, Anna Levy, Ben Levy, Elizabeth Marx, Joseph Marx, Peter Marx and great-grandchildren, Henry Kantrow, Abbegail Kantrow and Michael Davis Alton; cousins, Dr. Fred Marx and his wife, Lil, Howard Marx; nephews, Dr. Howard Marx, Jr., Jay Marx and his wife Susan, and Gary Marx and his wife, Julie; and nieces, Linda Condy, and Lynn Cohen; and daughter-in-law, Peggy Jones.
She was preceded in death by her best friends and brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Wilma Marx. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Lewis and Marion Lewis, and by her sister, Betty Marx.
Mrs. Marx was a member of Temple B'Nai Israel. She was also a member of the Temple Sick Loan Shelf, the Temple Sisterhood, the Bayou DeSaird Country Club and the Monroe Symphony League.
Visitation will be at Temple B'Nai Israel from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Funeral services with be at 2:00 p.m. at Temple B'Nai Israel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Fred Marx, Dr. Don Marx, Dr. Robbie Marx, Landon Miles, Jay Marx, Stanley Mintz and Joe Schendle. Pallbearers will be Brock Kantrow, Ben Levy, Mike Kantrow, Bernard F. Levy, Sam Kantrow, Byron Kantrow and Michael Kantrow.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Temple B'Nai Israel, the Life Share Blood Center or the charity of your choice.

CORBIN J. TURPIN, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Private family services were held for Mr. Corbin J. Turpin, Sr., 90, of Monroe, LA.
Mr. Turpin, co-owner of Turpin Buy-Rite, died January 27, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Lucile Turpin and daughter, Lucy Turpin King.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Judith Willey Turpin; sons, Corbin J. Turpin, Jr. and wife, Terri, Jeff W. Turpin and wife, Leila, and Allen T. Turpin; grandchildren, Charles Campbell and wife, Jennifer, Betsy Campbell Mains and husband, Rich, Kerri Simon and husband, Charles, Dolly Hunt and husband, Glenn, P. J. Turpin and wife, Fran, Caroline Curry and husband, Andrew, Lisa Littleton and husband, Scott, Corbin Turpin and wife, Melanie and Chris Turpin and wife, Megan; great grandchildren, Cass and John Thomas, Corbie and Gracie, Lucy and Wes, Donovan and Cameron, Mary Jane and Adam, Thomas, Perry and Sydney. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Dorothy W. Corley, 98
Dorothy Williams Corley of West Monroe, a retired librarian, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Highland Presbyterian Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Avis Lavie Fury, 78
Avis Lavie Fury of West Monroe, retired from the plumbing business, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ima J. Gray, 84
HODGE — Ima J. Gray, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Chloie Kolman, 85
Chloie Ashbrook Burgess Kolman, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carol Lewis Marx, 83
Carol Lewis Marx, co-owner of Southern Hardware Supply Co. in Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Temple B'Nai Israel. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the temple. Burial will be at the Jewish Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Deborah Faye Morgan, 53
Deborah Faye Morgan of West Monroe, a restaurant manager, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Phyllis May Pilley, 83
Phyllis May Pilley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Margaret Sewell, 80
Margaret Sewell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

S.L. 'Red' Turner, 83
WINNFIELD — S.L. "Red" Turner, a carpenter, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.

Margaret Louisa White, 92
OUACHITA CITY — Margaret Louisa White, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Paron Baptist Church. Burial will be at Ouachita City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Harris, Ethel L. T.: 2 p.m. Monday, South Main Street Baptist Church, Greenwood.
LeGuin Sr., John: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Linzy, Johnny: 11 a.m. Monday, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Morris, Beatrice R.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Steed, Sammy: 3 p.m. today, Pioneer Assembly Church of God, Pioneer.

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

MAVIS MORIE EMMONS BICKLEY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mavis Morie Emmons Bickley, 94, of Bastrop, will be announced at a later time. Rev. R. B. Moore officiating. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bickley, a retired Bastrop elementary teacher for over forty years, passed away January 29, 2006 at Morehouse General Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. She was also a successful gardener and an avid antique collector.
She is survived by her husband, James Douglas Bickley; son, James Douglas Bickley Jr. and wife Gay of Baton Rouge, LA; grandson, James Douglas Bickley III of Baton Rouge, LA and three nieces.
Mrs. Bickley is preceded in death her parents, J.R. and Lula Walker Emmons of Dodson, LA.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home.

MR. GARY BRICE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Gary Brice, 40, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday January 31 , 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Dwight Munn officating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens- Calhoun, LA.
Gary was born February 22, 1965 in West Monroe,LA and died January 28,2006 in Patterson, LA. Gary was employed by Hartman-Walsh Paint Company as a project manager. Gary was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe and of the Harley Hogg Association.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James S. Brice.
Survivors include his wife, Dianne "Di" Brice; parents, Ben and Yvonne Brice; brother, Mike Brice; sister, Meredith Rowe and husband Rusty; grandparents, Marion Stout, James and Emma Jean Parker; mother and father—in-law, Dan and Alice Lovil; sister-in-law, Karen Johnson and husband Wayne; nieces and nephews, Maci Rowe, Caleb Rowe, Wesley Coen and Doyle Lovil; four great nieces and nephews; uncle Bob Brice and wife Carol; cousins, Tonya Brice and Kristen Putting and husband Jude; and numerous other loving relatives, friends and co-workers.
Pallbearers will be Doyle Lovil, Wesley Coen, Mike West, Reggie Mayo, Bobby Martin and Larry Wells.
Honorary Pallbearers will be fellow co-workers of Hartman-Walsh Paint Company.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home- West Monroe.

LESLEY COLUMBUS CLARK
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Services for Lesley C. Clark, age 72 of Ruston, will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 31,2006 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Dr. T. David Willets and Rev. Dale Oden will be officiating. Interment will follow at Unionville Cemetery near Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Les went to be with His Lord on January 28, 2006 following a brief illness. He was born February 15, 1931 in Belzoni, Mississippi. He graduated from Belzoni High School and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science, Master Degree and plus 30 additional college hours. He served three years in the U. S. Army as 1st Lieutenant and was in education for forty-one years as a coach, teacher, and principal.
Les was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Fraternity and received many awards and honors throughout his life including the Helms Foundation All-American Football Team Award 1995; University of Southern Mississippi Hall of Fame 1976; Distinguished Award for Administrator of a National Exemplary School — Ruston High School 1984; All American Football Foundation Award for outstanding performance in Football 1999; and University of Southern Mississippi Team of Century (Special Recognition) Football 2002.
Mr. Clark is preceded in death by his parents, Guy Columbus Clark and Lottie Johnson Clark; sisters, Polly Nemeth Clark and Bea Clark LaPlant; brother, James Edward Clark; and niece, Scottye Clark.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Jo Ellen Pirtle Clark; sons, Kenneth Wayne Clark and wife Lisa and Stephen Kelly Clark; brother, Wesley Guy Clark and wife Olive; sister-in-law, Kay Ford Clark; brother-in-law, Billy Bryce Pirtle and wife Beth; three special grandchildren, Ryan Scott Clark, Alixandra Ann Clark and Jordan Dial Clark; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Billy Belding, Rodney Fuqua, Henry Grant, Donnie Parkman, Rick Rogers and Ted Stringer.
Honorary pallbearers are Bud Alexander, John Colvin, Bob Ferrington, Bill Hays, Dick Hudson, and Doug Watkins.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Baptist Children Home.
Visitation will he Monday, January 30, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. LA
Mr. Clark had great love and respect for the athletes he coached, students he taught and teachers and staff where he was principal including Ruston Elementary, Ruston High School and Glenview Elementary. He was blessed with a loving smile, positive nature and compassionate heart. Les will always be remembered by his family and friends

ELBY M. COATES
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Elby M. Coates, age 69 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2006 from the Fellowship Baptist Church Life Center with Rev. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery.
Mr. Coates was born on January 3, 1937 to the union of Henry and Emma Kelly Coates and died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe.
He was retired from Riverwood International Paper in West Monroe and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church where he served as deacon and Sunday School teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister: Elva Coates Williams, brother: Russell Coates and nephews: Derek Coates and Ronnie Williams.
Survivors include his wife: Glenda A. Coates of Columbia, his children: Kenneth Coates and his wife: Kathy of Mesa, CO, Paula Coates of West Monroe and Todd Coates of Columbia, his grandchildren: Christina Grubbs and her husband: Tommy of Fruita, CO, Rebekah Coates of Grayson, Lydia Schwind and her husband: Mike of Clifton, CC, Denise Stern and her husband: Paul of Grand Junction, CO and Cody Coates and Kyle Coates both of Columbia, his great-grandchildren: Logan Coates, Gloria Grubbs, Hannah Grubbs, Brandon Grubbs, Adrien Coates, Kaeden Coates, Trinity Schwind and Lylee Stern, his brothers: EIly Coates and his wife: Lorene of Columbia, Elvis Coates and Norman Coates and his wife: Bobby of Columbia and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Cody Coates, Tommy Grubbs, Jason Varner, Marty Varner, Bobby McGuire, Clyde Bradley, Josh Bradley and Terry McClanahan.
Honorary pallbearers are deacons of Fellowship Baptist Church: Charles Alger, Charles McGuire, Randy Barnette, Rick Richmond and Manual Escalon.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses, staff and respiratory therapist of ICU/CCU at Glenwood Regional Medical Center and to the many physicians who attended to our loved one.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to th Fellowship Cemetery Fund or Fellowship building Fund.

AVIS LAVIE POE FURY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Services for Mrs. Avis Lavie Poe Fury, 78, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church in Monroe. Reverend Mark Watson will officiate. Interment will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home
Mrs. Fury passed away at Glenwood Medial Center on Saturday, January 28, 2006 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Eros, LA. on July 9, 1927. Mrs. Fury worked for Fury Plumbing for many years before retiring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank P. Fury, Sr., her parents Eunice and Hugh Poe, three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her three sons: Frank Fury Jr. and wife Nancy of West Monroe, Charles Fury and wife Julia of West Monroe, and Randy Fury of St. Petersburg, FL; sisters, Maxine Sission and husband Lon of Sebastiopal, CA; Sharon Fowler of Eros, LA, Mary Holloway and husband Charles of Eros, LA; Lavina Jumonville and husband Glen of Gonzales, LA; sister-in-law, Laura Poe, of Eros, LA; grandchildren, Amanda Fury, Kelly Simons, Jamie Fury, Pam Antley, Kerri Dare, Summer Fury, Gabe Fury and seven great-grandchildren
Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe from 5:00 PM until 8:00 P.M. on Monday January 30, 2006.
Pallbearers will be Matt Simons, Clay Worsham, Dallas Poe, Edwin Poe, and Bobby Fowler.
The family also wishes to thank Dr. Charles Morgan and staff, Landmark Nursing Home, and Hospice Care of Louisiana for the care they provided Mrs. Fury over the past years.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or the American Diabetes Association.

PHYLLIS MAY PILLEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Phyllis May Pilley of West Monroe will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 31st, 2006, in the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Dupree officiating. Interment will follow in the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Pilley was born April 6th, 1922, in Dursley, England, and passed away Saturday morning, January 28th, 2006, at her home in West Monroe at the age of 83.
A homemaker and devoted member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Mrs. Pilley was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Teale and May French Teale of Gloucester, England, her brother, John Teale of Birmingham, England, and her sister, Dorothy Nutt of Fordyce, AR.
Phyllis loved life. She enjoyed traveling with her church group on numerous trips. With her English accent and her "straight to the point" character, she was frequently part of the trip's entertainment. She made it a point to finish high school by earning her GED and, after completing the required training, became an American citizen in 1976. In her later years she was active in writing her own novel and she received a pension from her native country of Great Britain for her service in the war production industry during World War II. Phyllis loved her children and grand children and enjoyed being a part of their lives.
Survivors include her beloved husband of firty-eight years, Elbert Clayton Pilley of West Monroe; her son Stephen Pilley and his wife, Karen, of Rock Springs, Wyoming; her daughter, Cynthia "Sam" Tucker and her husband, John, of West Monroe; her grandchildren, Clay Pilley, Jim Tucker, Jenny Schow, Valerie Bundy and Joel Luzmoor; and numerous nieces and nephews both here and abroad.
Visitation will be Monday evening, January 30th, 2006, from 5:00-8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

MRS. CHRISTINE DUNCAN PIPPEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Duncan Pippen ,82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church in West Monroe with Dr. Jerry Edmondson and Rev. Mark Fenn officating. Interment to follow at Legions Memorial Cemetery-Newellton, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mrs. Pippen was born March 30, 1923 in Kaiser, AR, and died January 29, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Pippen was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Waterproof, LA and currently a member of First Baptist Church- West Monroe, LA . She was still very active with the W.M.U. and held numerous offices, at the local and state levels through the years. Mrs. Pippen was a member of the Williams-Vines Sunday School Class and had formed numerous friendships with the ladies of her class and cherished each of them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willam V. Pippenparents; Fannie and John Tom Duncan; sister Janet Breland; brothers, Howard Duncan and Harry Duncan.
Survivors include her children, Joel Pippen and wife Carolyn of Culpeper, VA; Jonan Pippen and wife Paula of Pineville, LA; Patsy Pippen Edmondson and husband Dr. Jerry Edmondson of West Monroe, LA; sister, Jo Ann McDaniel; brother, Manuel Duncan; six grandchildren, Jill Pippen Saric and husband Bill, Michael Pippen and wife Heather , Eric Edmondson and wife Gina, Julie Pippen, Jeremy Pippen and wife Lydia and Joshua Pippen; seven great grandchildren
Pallbearers will be Eric Edmondson, Joshua Pippen, Jeremy Pippen, Terry Mize, Ronnie McDaniel, and Bill Fletcher.
Honorary pallbearers include Manuel Duncan, Harvey Nolan Pippen, Charlie Pippen, Michael Pippen, Bill Saric, Debs Laird, Kenny Goulart, Steve Peyton and Vick Dennis.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening, January 30, 2006, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church in West Monroe.

MR. ARCHIE WHITE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Archie White, 88, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31st, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA, with Rev. David Maxwell, Rev. Calton Yeager and Rev. Charles Holstead officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mr. White was born December 30th, 1917, in Sikes, LA, and died Sunday, January 29th, 2006, at his residence in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary White in September, 1990.
He retired from I.M.C. in Sterlington and was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. Mr. White was a member of the Caney Hunting Club. He was also a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class, where he received an award for ten consecutive years of perfect attendance, and a Mason.
Survivors include his daughter, Tywannia "Tee" Burgoyne and her husband Richard of Monroe; his son, Charles W. White and his wife Sondra of West Monroe; his grandchildren, Ann Fugler and her husband John, Jan Daniels and her husband, Derek, Rhonda White, Todd White and his wife, Ginger; great grandchildren, Will Daniels, Parker Fugler, Whitney Fugler, and Haley White; and special friend, Jean Baxter.
Pallbearers will be Larry Furlow, John Fugler, Derek Daniels, Chris Barkley, Zachary Patten and Jud Moore.
Honorary pallbearers include Percy Nichols, Buford Calhoun, Ray Mason, Charles Bedgood and Benson Hennen.
The family would like to thank their "angel" Jean Baxter, and sitters Lisa Williams, Terri and Debbie Matthews, Juanita Johnson, Toni Chisley, Carla Tillman, Marilyn Payne and Terri Ward. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

Oswald Loyd Adams, 87
Oswald Loyd Adams, a welding instructor from West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Aura Lee Burford, 71
FARMERVILLE — Aura Lee Burford, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mattie Eva Copes, 97
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Mattie Eva Copes, a homemaker formerly of Delhi, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

George B. Elam Jr., 77
WINNSBORO — George B. Elam Jr., a retired dance instructor, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Elam Family Mausoleum, Magnolia, Miss.

Rev. Louis Durwood Hallmark, 70
LAKE PROVIDENCE — The Rev. Louis Durwood Hallmark, a minister, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Beth McGuffee Johnson, 75
HARRISONBURG — Beth McGuffee Johnson died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Chloie Kolman, 85
Chloie Ashbrook Burgess Kolman of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Services are noon Wednesday at Gross Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Ark. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Billy Ray Latham Jr., 48
Billy Ray Latham Jr., a painter of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ruby Lee Johnston Laws, 85
Ruby Lee Johnston Laws, a retired bookkeeper of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ruby McGuffee, 83
ENTERPRISE — Ruby McGuffee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are pending under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Rudolph Stapleton, 83
GRAYSON — Rudolph Stapleton, a World War II Army veteran and a security guard, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Mable ‘Polly’ Stansbury, 76
Mable “Polly” Stansbury, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Earl Walker, 72
GRAYSON — Earl Walker, a security guard, died Sunday. Services are pending under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously Acknowledged
Gray, Ima J.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Harris, Ethel L. T.: 2 p.m. today, South Main Street Baptist Church, Greenwood.
Linzy, Johnny: 11 a.m. today, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Morgan, Deborah Faye: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Pilley, Phyllis May: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Turner, S.L. “Red”: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

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

OMIA ALEXANDER BROWN
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for Omia Alexander Brown, age 85, of Ruston, LA will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Brady Boyd. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive East Cemetery in Mt. Olive, LA.
Mrs. Brown, a homemaker, was born on July 19, 1920 in Arcadia, LA and passed away on, Sunday, January 29, 2006 in Ruston, LA.
Preceded in death by her is husband, Homer Brown; son, Jimmy Dale Alexander; brother, Harold Mangum and sister, Katherine Pyles.
She is survived by one daughter, Nadine Alexander Neal and husband Stanley of Ruston, LA; one son, Herbert Eugene Alexander and wife Sandra of West Monroe, LA; four sisters, Eloise Pullig of Jonesboro, LA, Vera Bruce of Texarkana, TX, Ailene Scallion of Redding, CA and Joyce Snachez of Tacoma, WA; two brothers, Earl Mangum of Texarkana, TX and Johnny Mangum of Memphis, TN; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Alexander of West Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Hazel of Texarkana, TX; six grandchildren, Susan Mooney, Greg Alexander, Pam Boyd, Erica Norris, Heath Alexander and Heather Frost; thirteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Massey, Michael Massey, Joseph Alexander, Heath Alexander, Greg Alexander and Dustin Frost.

MRS. LULA BETH MCGUFFEE JOHNSON
Young's Funeral Home - Jonesville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Beth McGuffee Johnson, 75, of Harrisonburg, LA will be held at Harrisonburg First Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jerry Price, Dr. Ralph Webber, and Rev. Reid Terry officiating. Interment will follow at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Jonesville, LA.
Beth passed away, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her residence with family at her side. Beth was born in Harrisonburg on January 6, 1931 and lived there until graduating from Harrisonburg High School in 1948. She attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA where she graduated in 1952 with a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics and also met the love of her life, Bobby. They married June 24, 1951 and moved to Shreveport, then relocated to Houston where they lived for over forty years and raised their three children. After retirement, they moved back to Beth's hometown of Harrisonburg.
Beth was preceded in death by both her loving husband of fifty-three years, Robert Owen Johnson and by her youngest son, Scott Lawrence Johnson. She is also preceded by parents, Lonnie and Leila McGuffee of Harrisonburg and her younger sister, Virgie Belle McGuffee.
Beth is survived by son, Mike Johnson and his wife Vicky of Harrisonburg, LA and daughter, Susan Gillespie and her husband Gregg of Tyler, TX; daughter-in-law Lori Johnson of Houston, TX and special sister Kay Holleman Sallee. Her grandchildren Kirby, Kara, Katie, Todd and Pat Johnson and Sarah and Scott Gillespie, and great grandchildren Kendall and Garrett Johnson will greatly miss their "Mama Beth". She also leaves behind many dear cousins, nephews, nieces and friends, as well as church families at Willow Meadows Baptist Church in Houston and at the First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg where she was an active member.
Pallbearers are Clarence Routon, Jr., Harold Routon, Kevin Routon, George McGuffee, Slagle McGuffee, Malcolm Terry, Greg Terry and Ken Terry.
Honorary pallbearers are Herbert Terry and the deacons of First Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg Building Fund or charity of your choice.

RUBY LEWIS MCGUFFEE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Ruby Lewis McGuffee, age 83, of Enterprise, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 31, 2006, from the New Ouachita Baptist Church in Enterprise with Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery.
Mrs. McGuffee was born on November 5, 1922 in Winnfield to the union of Luther and Pearl McCartney Lewis and died, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her residence.
She was a loving Mother to her children and a Momma to many. She was a retired cafeteria manager at the Enterprise High School and a member of the New Ouachita Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son: Darryl McGuffee and her grandchildren: Dean McGuffee and Tori Thames.
Survivors include her husband of sixty-seven years: Ancel Lee McGuffee of Enterprise; her son and daughter-in-law: Cary Lee and Krista McGuffee of Jena; her daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon and Earl Isonhood of Enterprise and Rita and Max Andrews of Aimoch Community; her brother: Clinton Lewis of Columbia; her sisters: Darlene Sandidge of Lake Providence and Virginia Lewis of Hebert; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be deacons of New Ouachita Baptist Church with are Nathan Roark, Curtis Roark, Frank Sheppard, John Ed Bartmess, Jerry Eubanks and Mike McGuffee. Honorary pallbearer will be Daniel Creel. Visitation will be at the church.

JIMMIE LEE "JUNIOR" MCINTYRE, JR.
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA
Funeral services for Jimmie Lee McIntyre, Jr., age 46, of Lake Providence, LA will be held at 11:00 AM on, Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the Grace Episcopal Church in Lake Providence. Reverend Paula Claire Hall will officiate. Burial will be in the Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Providence. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Mr. McIntyre died, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, LA after a sudden illness.
Mr. McIntyre was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Providence, LA where he was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church. Mr. McIntyre was the owner and operator of the Magnolia Service Station in Lake Providence. He was a fireman with the Lake Providence Fire Department for over twenty-seven years. He was a school bus driver with the East Carroll Parish School Board for nine years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Lee McIntyre, Sr. and a sister, Sharon Ann McIntyre.
He is survived by his wife, Shelly Denise McIntyre of Lake Providence; his son, Brad McIntyre of Lake Providence; two daughters, Kristin McIntyre and Brittany McIntyre both of Lake Providence; mother, Virginia McIntyre of Lake Providence and brother, Robert Eugene McIntyre of Lake Providence.
Pallbearers are: Kevin Sumrall, Mel Dartlone, Randy Burton, Ronza O'Steen, Tim Braswell and Mike Brown.
Honorary pallbearers are: Bob Robertson, Lloyd Chapman, Jimmy Coleman and East Carroll Bass Club.
Family will receive friends at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence.
To leave condolences to the the family please visit www.coxfuneral.com.

MARGARET THOMAS SEWELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Margaret Thomas Sewell, 80, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Sewell was born July 10, 1925, in Ashley County, AR and died January 28, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of the Ouachita River Art Guild and the ULM Pottery and Art Department for over twenty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Shelby Sewell; son, Gerald Wayne Sewell; parents, Henry and Vera Thomas; and brother, John W. Thomas.
Survivors include her daughters, Shelley Johnson and husband, Peyton and Rhonda Sewell; brothers, Jack Thomas and Jesse Thomas and wife Darlene; sisters, Marcy Erickson and husband James, Lavon Frazier, Dot Lyde, and Barbara Evans; grandchildren, Kim Huggins and husband Mark, Sherrie Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, and Shelby, Alex, Grace, and Harrison Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Shelley Marsala, Donald Johnson, Victoria and Jake Acra, and Tommy Huggins; great great grandchildren, Blake and Payton McMullen; numerous nieces and nephews; and Art Friends, The Art House and ULM Art Department.
Pallbearers will be Chad Holcomb, Bobby Lyde, Mark Huggins, Willie Holcomb, Gary Ratcliff and Mike Sewell.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Wednesday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
The family extends a special appreciation for care and concern given by Dr. Richard Vines, II.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or ULM Art Department.

RUDOLPH STAPLETON, SR.
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Rudolph Stapleton, Sr., age 83, of Grayson, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2006 from the First Baptist Church in Columbia with Rev. Eric Harriman and Max Shores officiating. Syble Crain will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.
Mr. Stapleton was born in LaSalle Parish on June 27, 1922 to the union of John Wesley and Fannie Davis Stapleton and died, Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe.
He was a security guard with the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's office. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Columbia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife: Marie Hankins Stapleton; his daughter: Janice Stapleton Shamblin and twin daughters; his brother: John Paul Stapleton and his sister: Frances Stapleton Lary.
Survivors include his wife: Annie Ruth Rucker Cooper Stapleton of Grayson; his sons and daughters-in-law: Rudolph, Jr. and Joyce Stapleton of West Monroe, James Wesley, Sr. and Cindy Stapleton of Calhoun and Johnny Laine, Sr. and Judy Stapleton of Sedia, MO; his daughter: Judy Stapleton Reynolds of West Monroe; his step-son: Jerry Cooper and his wife: Teresa of Grayson; his brother: Carroll Stapleton of Columbia; his sisters: Arlene Ruddell of Olla, Estelle Allen of Columbia, Joann Bresett and Virginia Ledoux both of West Monroe and Betty Sharp of Olla; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Jerry Futch, Logan Cooper, Johnny Stapleton, Charles Braddock, Jimmy Stanford and Jim Crawley.
Honorary pallbearers are Bob Pardue, Ronald Squires, Glenn Belk, C.D.Pryor and Sidney Martin.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of services at First Baptist Church, Columbia, LA.

MABLE "POLLY" STANSBURY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Mable "Polly" Stansbury, 76, of West Monroe, will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Billy Taylor and Buddy Wade will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Polly, a member of Immanuel Worship and Fellowship, was born October 14, 1929, in Ruston, LA, and died January 29, 2006, at her residence in West Monroe. A private sitter and loving mother and grandmother, she was known as Granny to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Jones and Pauline and William Tanner; sister Faye Jensen; and husband, Billy Armstrong.
Survivors include her daughters: Paula Tidwell and husband Raymond of West Monroe, Sharon Ouchley and husband Mike of Eros, Karen Ingles and husband Vernon of West Monroe, and Carolyn Mullins and husband Ronnie of West Monroe; brother: Wayne Tanner and wife Ann; grandchildren: Justin Ouchley, Jeramy, Nakoa and Marilou Ingles, Jamie Boyer, Samatha Mullins, Joni Green and Kellie Martin; ten great-grandchildren; special longtime friends: Maxine Darden and Evelyn Fruge; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Justin Ouchley, Jeramy Ingles, Chad Green, Billy Green, T.J. Jackson and Jamie Boyer.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

STEVEN BONNELL WALLACE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Steven Bonnell Wallace, 65, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2006, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Rev. Richard Humphries officiating.
Mr. Wallace, former owner of Wallace Travel Service, was born January 13, 1941, in Monroe and died January 27, 2006, in Monroe. He was a Neville High School graduate and attended Louisiana Tech University. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Kappa Alpha. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Helen Wallace.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Jean Wallace; nephew, Jay Wallace and his wife Linda; niece, Amy Wallace; three great nieces; one great-great nephew; a number of cousins; and many special friends and neighbors.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Gary Brice, 40
Gary Brice of West Monroe, project manager for Hartman-Walsh Paint Co., died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Billy 'B.J.' Brixey Jr., 21
FERRIDAY — Lance Cpl. Billy Don "B.J." Brixey Jr., a U.S. Marine, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Judy Brumback, 88
DALLAS, Texas — Judy Brumback, formerly of Gilbert, a technician with McDonnell Douglas, died Saturday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Mason Cemetery, Arp, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Sparkman Funeral Home, Richardson, Texas.

Donald Bryant, 35
BASTROP — Donald Bryant died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Woodrow 'Slick' Farrar, 91
SPEARSVILLE — Woodrow "Slick" Farrar, retired from the Union Parish Registrar of Voters Office, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Avis Lavie Poe Fury, 78
Avis Lavie Poe Fury of West Monroe, retired from the plumbing business, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thomas J. Gibson Sr., 67
CLARKS — Thomas James Gibson Sr., an automobile technician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Terry Lee Gordon, 48
SEATTLE, Wash. — Terry Lee Gordon, formerly of Rayville, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Harris, 98
CLAYTON — Willie Harris, a retired cook, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Johnny Hollis Jr., 25
TALLULAH — Johnny Hollis Jr. died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Clarence Johnson, 60
BASTROP — Clarence Johnson, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kathleen Lucas, 78
RAYVILLE — Kathleen Lucas, formerly of New Orleans, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Juanita Mahoney, 77
WINNSBORO — Juanita Mahoney, a certified nursing assistant at Winnsboro Manor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Apostolic Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery.

Louise Martin, 88
OLLA — Louise Martin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery.

Dan Mathis, 105
FORT NECESSITY — Dan Mathis, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Easter Mayberry, 73
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Easter Mayberry, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Ruby Lewis McGuffee, 83
ENTERPRISE — Ruby Lewis McGuffee, a retired cafeteria manager at Enterprise High School, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at New Ouachita Baptist Church, Enterprise. Visitation will be at the church. Burial will be at Rosefield Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Jimmie L. McIntyre Jr., 46
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jimmie Lee McIntyre Jr., owner of Magnolia Service Station, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Robert Lee Morris, 66
Robert Lee Morris of West Monroe, a driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Curtis Odom, 52
BASTROP — James Curtis Odom died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Northside Missionary Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Beekman Cemetery, Beekman, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Phyllis May Pilley, 83
Phyllis May Pilley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christine Pippen, 82
Christine Pippen of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Legions Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mable 'Polly' Stansbury, 76
Mable "Polly" Stansbury of West Monroe, a private sitter, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Earl Henry Walker, 73
GRAYSON — Earl Henry Walker, a jailer with the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office, died Sunday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery.

Archie White, 88
Archie White of West Monroe, retired from I.M.C., died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Burford, Aura Lee: 2 p.m. today, Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Rocky Branch.
Gray, Ima J.: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Hallmark, The Rev. Louis Durwood: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Lake Providence.
Kolman, Chloie Ashbrook Burgess: noon Wednesday, Gross Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Ark.
Morgan, Deborah Faye: 10 a.m. today, New Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Stapleton, Rudolph: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Columbia.