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



July 1, 1999, Thursday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cage, Polly: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral home, Monroe
Gray, J.C.: 1 p.m. today, Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi
Lumpkins, Anniebell: noon Friday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Mickel, Rebecca: 2 p.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Morgan, Lessie 'Buster': 2 p.m. today, West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
Sanders, Rev. Milbert Sanders: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps

Polly Cage, 48
Polly Cage of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Herman Covington, 89
RAYVILLE - Herman Covington, a farmer/rancher, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Anthony Bedford Cummings, 82
John Anthony Bedford Cummings of Monroe, a retired employee of United States Immigration and Naturalization Services, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Wanda H. Hamilton, 84
Wanda H. Hamilton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Damarrio KerTrell Harris, 23
FORT WORTH, Texas - Damarrio KerTrell Harris, an airport employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tristone Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard Hoard, 79
WINNSBORO - Richard Hoard, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Vernon A. Hodnett, 96
RUSTON - Vernon A. Hodnett, a retired theatre manager, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Liberty Cemetery, Dry Prong.

Mary Ann McDougle, 63
WINNSBORO - Mary Ann McDougle, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Earnestine Moore, 89
WINNSBORO - Earnestine Moore, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.



July 2, 1999, Friday


July 3, 1999, Saturday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cage, Polly: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe
Covington, Herman: 4 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Cummings, John Anthony: 10 a.m. today, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe
Greer, Tammy Kay: 4 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Hamilton, Wanda H.: 4 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe
Harris, Damarrio KerTrell: 2 p.m. today, Tristone Baptist Church, Monroe
Hoard, Richard: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Horace, Joan: 11 a.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe
Jackson, Virginia: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe
Kelly, Willie: 11 a.m. today, St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatham
Landry, Percy Paul: 10 a.m. today, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston
Moore, Earnestine: 11 a.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert
Rylant, Herman Alton: 11 a.m. today, Pioneer Assembly of God Church, Pioneer
Smith, Travis Odell: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop

James B. Bolton, 80
BERNICE - James B. Bolton, a laborer, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. today at Friendship Church, Shiloh, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ollie Bratton Clark, 82
Ollie Bratton Clark of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Mary Loftin, 74
Mary Loftin of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostal Church on Joe Bill Road, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, and from noon until service time Sunday at the church. Burial is at Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Nettie L. Hand, 80
WINNFIELD - Nettie L. Hand, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the Corinth Tabernacle Cemetery near Winnfield.

Sarah G. Howington, 72
VIDALIA - Sarah G. Howington, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday, and from 2 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church. Entombment is at Woodlawn Mausoleum, Ferriday.

Gerushia Lepoole, 96
Gerushia Lepoole of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Glen Eugene Martin Sr., 67
FERRIDAY - Glen Eugene Martin Sr., a Budweiser distributorship manager, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Lucille Mays, 85
Lucille Mays of Monroe, a dietician, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bessie McDowell, 91
DELHI - Bessie McDowell, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Epps. Burial is at Fairdiedam Cemetery, Warden, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rebecca Mickel, 98
RAYVILLE - Rebecca Mickel, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Start. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clayton Howard Mulheim, 86
Clayton Howard Mulheim of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. A service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial is at the St. Thomas Columbarium. Visitation will follow the service in the church parlor.

Van Buren Polk Jr., 68
DELHI - Van Buren Polk Jr. died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dixie M. Rials, 38
WISNER - Dixie M. Rials, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Burial is at South Central Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rev. Milbert Sanders, 54
EPPS - The Rev. Milbert Sanders, a clergyman, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Della Youngblood, 73
RUSTON - Della Youngblood, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Weldon Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice.



July 4, 1999, Sunday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Howington, Sarah G.: 3 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Loftin, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Pentecostal church on Joe Bill Road, West Monroe.
Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe.
Youngblood, Della: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

Paul D. Adcock, 34
OAK GROVE - Paul D. Adcock, a tractor mechanic, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

David Lynn Crain, 58
GRAYSON - David Lynn Crain, a wood scaler at Riverwood International, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Christians Sharing Christ Church, Clarks. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Old Union Cemetery, near Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

J. Clifford 'Peck' Freeman, 84
J. Clifford 'Peck' Freeman of West Monroe, a retired rancher/cattleman, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Baby Gossett, infant
Baby Gossett of Columbia, infant son of Sharon Gossett, died Friday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. today at St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson, 43
WISNER - Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Note: this guy was disabled so no occupation. -mjl

Donald W. Yates, 69
WINNFIELD - Donald W. Yates, a retired Army veteran, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Paris Cemetery, Paris, Penn.



July 5, 1999, Monday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe.
Yates, Donald W.: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.

Ella Biggs Allen, 91
Ella Biggs Allen of West Monroe, a retired elementary school teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Kathy Biggar, 47
Kathy Biggar of West Monroe, a beauty operator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Estelle Bounds, 74
JONESBORO - Dorothy Estelle Bounds, a shipping clerk, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Lucille Mays, 85
Lucille Mays of Monroe, a retired dietician, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Melba Odom, 83
Melba Odom of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Graveside services are at 1:30 p.m. today at Old Town Cemetery, Haynesville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Hazel Prickett, 98
WINNSBORO - Hazel Prickett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson, 43
WISNER - Ronald 'Lucky' Robertson died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at South Central Cemetery, near Wisner.

Eugene Sims, 84
RUSTON - Eugene Sims, a retired machinist, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Betty Jo Thompson, 75
WINNFIELD - Betty Jo Thompson, a clerical worker in the timber industry, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Cooktown Cemetery, Ruston.

Tommy Walker, 41
Tommy Walker of West Monroe, an insulator, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.



July 6, 1999, Tuesday

Previously announced
Mays, Lucille: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church, Monroe
Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. today, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe
Robertson, Ronald 'Lucky': 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Kathy Biggar, 47
Kathy Biggar of West Monroe, a beauty operator, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Catherine Smith Browne, 62
PINEVILLE - Catherine Smith Browne, a certified nurse's aide, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Jena.

Clifford J. 'Peck' Freeman, 84
Clifford J. "Peck" Freeman of west Monroe, a rancher/farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun.

Larkin G. Gibbs, 17
Larkin G. Gibbs of Monroe, a Neville student, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northminster Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Shane Grubbs, 18
BASTROP - Shane Grubbs, a roofer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, 43
PIONEER - Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hegwood Baptist Church in Epps. Burial is at the Epps Cemetery in Epps under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delhi.

A.J. Mileage, 70
A.J. Mileage of Monroe, a truck driver, died July 1. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Audie Lee Patty, 78
DELHI - Audie Lee Patty, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at the Newton Cemetery in Delhi.

Shelby Peel, 72
RUSTON - Shelby Peel, a retired transportation supervisor with Chevron Oil Company, died Monday. Services are pending under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Hazel Pickett, 98
WINNSBORO - Hazel Pickett, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is . Burial is at under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from

Nancy Edna Ray, 96
JENA - Nancy Edna Ray, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Nebo Cemetery of Jena.

Margarette McClelland Routwell, 72
TRINIDAD, Texas - Margarette McClelland Routwell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Duel Lynn Youngblood, 62
DUBACH - Duel Lynn Youngblood, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. today at the church.



July 7, 1999, Wednesday

Previously announced
Mays, Lucille: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic church, Monroe
Mulheim, Clayton Howard: 3 p.m. today, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe
Robertson, Ronald 'Lucky': 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Kathy Biggar, 47
Kathy Biggar of West Monroe, a beauty operator, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Catherine Smith Browne, 62
PINEVILLE - Catherine Smith Browne, a certified nurse's aide, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Jena.

Clifford J. 'Peck' Freeman, 84
Clifford J. "Peck" Freeman of west Monroe, a rancher/farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun.

Larkin G. Gibbs, 17
Larkin G. Gibbs of Monroe, a Neville student, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northminster Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Shane Grubbs, 18
BASTROP - Shane Grubbs, a roofer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, 43
PIONEER - Curtis Wayne Lingefelt, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hegwood Baptist Church in Epps. Burial is at the Epps Cemetery in Epps under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delhi.

A.J. Mileage, 70
A.J. Mileage of Monroe, a truck driver, died July 1. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Audie Lee Patty, 78
DELHI - Audie Lee Patty, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at the Newton Cemetery in Delhi.

Shelby Peel, 72
RUSTON - Shelby Peel, a retired transportation supervisor with Chevron Oil Company, died Monday. Services are pending under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Hazel Pickett, 98
WINNSBORO - Hazel Pickett, a homemaker, died Sunday. Burial is at under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Nancy Edna Ray, 96
JENA - Nancy Edna Ray, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Nebo Cemetery of Jena.

Margarette McClelland Routwell, 72
TRINIDAD, Texas - Margarette McClelland Routwell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Coax Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Duel Lynn Youngblood, 62
DUBACH - Duel Lynn Youngblood, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 6-10 p.m. today at the church.



July 8, 1999, Thursday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brown, Creola: 3 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Monroe
Dent, Eunice Weston: 10 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Mangham
Harris, Ruthie Beatrice: 2 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe
Mileage, A.J.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Prickett, Hazel Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Robinson, Frazier, Jr.: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel and Chimes, Milwaukee, Wis.
Shorts, Elmo: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Meadville.
Tucker, Tommy: 11 a.m. today, Eurkea Captist Church, Gilbert
Wright, Dorothy Mae: 1 p.m. Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi

Julia Anderson, 99
RAYVILLE - Julia Anderson, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Palestine Baptist Church in Warden. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Val Verdas Clary, 91
JONESBORO - Val Verdas Clary, a retired mechanic, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Jessie Doyle, 41
Jessie Doyle of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral of Monroe.

Ida Lee Driver, 60
Ida Lee Driver of Monroe, a cook, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Bertye McMillin Edwards, 89
JONESVILLE - Bertye McMillin Edwards, a retired restaurant owner, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Elstner H. Frazer, 96
Elstner H. Frazer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Annie Beck Harris, 85
RAYVILLE - Annie Beck Harris, a retired schoolteacher, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church.

Ollie Lewis, 93
Ollie Lewis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Friendship Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Willie Lewis Jr., 57
Willie Lewis Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral home of Monroe.

Curtis Louis, 67
Curtis Louis, an orderly, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral chapel, Monroe.

Cathryn Bower Rickerson, 75
OWENSBORO, Ky. - Cathryn Bower Rickerson, a retired librarian, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until services Friday at the Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe.

Lizzie P. Sandidge, 86
ACME - Lizzie P. Sandidge, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Era Baptist Church, New Era. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5pm. Wednesday until service time today at the church.

Viola Scott, 85
Viola Scott, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith of Monroe.

Doris Tucker, 67
Doris Tucker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at the funeral home.

James 'Butch' Williams, 48
DELHI - James "Butch" Williams, a cotton gin manager, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi. Burial is at Wolf Cemetery at Bakers Plantation. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Kermit L. Youngblood, 85
Kermit L. Youngblood of Monroe, a retired principal, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.



July 9, 1999, Friday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Driver, Ida Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Harris, Annie Beck: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville
Lewis, Ollie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe
Louis, Curtis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe
Mileage, A.J.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Rickersonb, Cathryn Bower: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe
Robinson, Frazier, Jr.: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel and Chimes, Milwaukee, Wis.
Shorts, Elmo: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Meadville, Texas.
Williams, James 'Butch': 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi
Wright, Dorothy Mae: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi

Winford 'Wimpy' Wray Boudreaux Sr., 49
Winford 'Wimpy' Wray Boudreaux Sr., of Monroe, a salesman, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Michela Leona Buttitta, 95
Michela Leona Buttitta of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at St. Matthew Cemetery in Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Val Verda Clary, 91
JONESBORO - Val Verda Clary, a mechanic, died Wednesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. Saturday at Hodge United Pentecostal Church, Hodge. Burial is at the Hodge Cemetery, Hodge, under direction of Edmonds funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John Digby, 72
RUSTON - John Digby, retired seismographer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pisgah Cemetery near Bernice under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cora Waggoner Disotell, 89
Cora Waggoner Disotell, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jessie Lee Doyle, 41
Jessie Lee Doyle of Monroe, a laundry worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Jill Elizabeth Flickinger, 16
Jill Elizabeth Flickinger of West Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie, Texas. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

A.Y. Green, 52
TAYLOR, Texas - A.Y. Green, a car salesman, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church of Bernice. Burial is at Bernice City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of Bernice.

Molly Shelton Hussing, 54
DALLAS - Molly Shelton Hussing, a homemaker, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Holly Cross, Dallas, under the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home at Turtle Creek in Dallas.

Bonnie Jones, 59
DETROIT - Bonnie Jones formerly of West Monroe, a roofer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Jerushia Lepoole, 96
Jerushia Lepoole of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church in Swartz. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Chloys Lee, 76
Chloys Lee of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home of West Monroe.

Billy Ray Minnifield, 46
CALHOUN - Billy Ray Minnifield, a logger, died Monday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Choudrant. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.

Sheila Minnifield, 37
CALHOUN - Sheila Minnifield, a grocery store employee, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Chapel C.M.E. in Calhoun. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Earl Murphy, 73
HEBERT - Earl Murphy, a retired mail carrier/farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Leroy Nation, 73
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Leroy Nation, a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Spearsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Anthony Pearson, 71
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Anthony Pearson, a businessman, died July 3. Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Providence High School under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Burial will be at Good Samaritan Cemetery in Lake Providence. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.



July 10, 1999, Saturday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Clary, Val Verda: 4 p.m. today, Hodge United Pentecostal Church, Hodge
Digby, John: 10 a.m. today, Pisgah Cemetery near Bernice
Doyle, Jessie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
Driver, Ida Lee: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hussing, Molly Shelton: 2 p.m. today, Church of the Holy Cross, Dallas
Lepoole, Jerushia: 1 p.m. today, Starlight Baptist Church, Swartz
Lewis, Ollie: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe
Louis, Curtis: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe
Mileage, A.J.: 10 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe
Minnifield, Billy Ray: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant
Minnifield, Sheila: 11 a.m. today, Young's Chapel C.M.E., Calhoun
Nation, Leroy: 1 p.m. Sunday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville
Pearson, Anthony: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence
Robinson, Frazier, Jr.: 12:30 p.m. today, Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel and Chimes. Milwaukee, Wis.
Shorts, Elmo: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Meadville
Williams, James 'Butch': 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi

Winford Boudreaux Sr., 49
Winford 'Wimpy' Boudreaux Sr., of Monroe, a salesman, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 a.m. today at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Paul David Chisenhall, 57
Paul David Chisenhall of Monroe, a city of Monroe Water Plant Operator, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Julia Osterland Coon, 90
Julia Osterland Coon, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

John M. Parker Johnson, 79
JONESBORO - John M. Parker Johnson, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel burial is at Ebenezer Cemetery.

Renell Smith Jones, 89
FERRIDAY - Renell Smith Jones, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Ferriday. Burial is at Ferriday City Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Ferriday. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

V. Ella Mae Bradley Kennedy, 77
WINNSBORO - V. Ella Mae Bradley Kennedy, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral home of Winnsboro.

Chloys Lee, 76
Chloys Lee of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

John W. Lee, 67
JONESBORO - John W. Lee, a millwright, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at New Galilee Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Burial is at Brown Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Cecil I. 'Red' Sanderford, 71
DOWNSVILLE - Cecil I. 'Red' Sanderford, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church near Mangham. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery near Archibald under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 2 p.m. to service time today at the church.

Tressie Lee Smith, 68
Tressie Lee Smith of Monroe, an assembly worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Flowery Mount in Columbia. Burial is at Mount Zion in Columbia under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

George Larkin "G.L." Stennett Jr., 79
George Larkin "G.L." Stennett, Jr. of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Smith Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Ella Mae Thurman, 81
RAYVILLE - Ella Mae Thurman, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral home of Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Herman Tims, 70
STERLINGTON - Herman Tims, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jimmy Toldert, 25
CLAYTON - Jimmy Toldert, a mechanic's helper, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.

Kermit L. Youngblood, 85
Kermit L. Youngblood of Monroe, a retired principal, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial is at the mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane.



July 11, 1999, Sunday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Jones, Renell Smith: 3 p.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Ferriday
Minnifield, Billy Ray: 2:30 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant
Nation, Leroy: 1 p.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville
Smith, Tressie Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Flowery Mount, Columbia

Cora Disotell, 89
Cora Disotell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Cypress. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jake Guillotte, 88
URANIA - Jake Guillotte, a floor grader, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. today at Hixon Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown.

W.E. 'Eddie' Higginbotham, 55
W.E. "Eddie" Higginbotham of Monroe, an iron worker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Russell Lee, 92
Russell Lee of Monroe, a retired building contractor, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruth Michaud, 88
HODGE - Ruth Michaud, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

David L. Parker, 45
David L. Parker of West Monroe, an employee of Scott Truck and Tractor, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Blanchard C. Smith Sr., 84
JENA - Blanchard C. Smith Sr., a retired vice president of Bank of Jena, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jena. Burial is at Nolley Memorial Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

Clifton Stewart, 82
NATCHITOCHES - Clifton Stewart, a pulpwood employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Briarwood Baptist Church, Reedhimmer. Burial is at Hathorne Cemetery, Ashland, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ella Mae Thurman, 81
RAYVILLE - Ella Mae Thurman, a retired seamstress, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Ashley Walker, 93
MARION - Ashley Walker, a retired Louisiana Forest Commission employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Meridian Cemetery, Marion.

Corine Williams, 81
TALLULAH - Corine Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, Tallulah. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.



July 12, 1999, Monday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Smith, Tressie Lee: 11 a.m. today Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe
Williams, Corine: 1 p.m. today, St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, Tallulah.

Patricia Ann Brown, 61
RAYVILLE - Patricia Ann Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Pentecostal Tabernacle, Delhi. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Paul David Chisenhall, 57
Paul David Chisenhall of Monroe, an operator for the city of Monroe Water Department, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ambassador Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Julia Osterland Coon, 89
Julia Osterland Coon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Oliver 'Bay' Evans, 75
FARMERVILLE - Oliver "Bay" Evans, a retired Monroe Public Works employee, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is from 8-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Enterprise Baptist Church cemetery, Farmerville.

Dr. F. Henry Hammonds, 78
Dr. F. Henry Hammonds of Monroe, a retired physician, died Friday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on St. John St., Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Della Mae Hyatt, 90
COLUMBIA - Della Mae Hyatt, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Beech Creek Cemetery, near Olla.

Ruth Robison Michaud, 88
WINNFIELD - Ruth Robison Michaud, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Gladys Barnhill Miles, 89
QUITMAN - Gladys Sybil Barnhill Miles, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Summie Clark Monk, 98
Summie Clark Monk of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lois M. Newsome, 84
GRAYSON - Lois M. Newsome, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is from 1:30-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hebron Cemetery, near Grayson.

David L. Parker, 45
David L. Parker of West Monroe, a financial adjuster for Scott Truck and Tractor, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Lorene L. Rask, 75
Lorene L. Rask of West Monroe, a retired restaurant owner/manager, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Herman Tims, 70
STERLINGTON - Herman Tims, a retired carpenter, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Baskin, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Laura Boles White, 82
Laura Boles White of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.



July 13, 1999, Tuesday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Chisenhall, Paul David: 10 a.m. today, Ambassador Baptist Church, Monroe
Evans, Oliver 'Bay': 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Newsome, Lois M.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia

Tony Glen Bryant, 44
VIDALIA - Tony Glen Bryant, a large engine mechanic, died Friday. Graveside services were 12:30 p.m. at McNair Cemetery, McNair, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Otis Ray Clark, Jr., 18
GRAYSON - Otis Ray Clark, Jr., a fiber product employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crossroads Baptist Church in Grayson. Burial is at the Clark Family Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. today and terminates at the time of services Wednesday at the church.

Claudie Creech, 88
OAK GROVE - Claudie Creech, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Lorena Tarver Darden, 79
COLUMBIA - Lorena Tarver Darden, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral home chapel in Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.

Luther Palmer Frith, 83
Luther Palmer Frith of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnny L. Harris, 62
LOS ANGELES - Johnny L. Harris formerly of Monroe, a retired GM employee, died July 4. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood memorial garden in Monroe.

Bonnie Jones, 50
DETROIT - Bonnie Jones formerly of West Monroe, a roofer, died July 5. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Hopewell Cemetery in Minden.

Albert Kirby, 81
CALHOUN - Albert Kirby, a mechanic, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Russell W. Lee, 93
Russell W. Lee of Monroe, a retired building contractor, died sturdy. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.

Thomas Marion Meadows, 30
Thomas Marion Meadows of West Monroe, a college student, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice Marylin Rehm, 65
Alice Marylin Rehm, a retired administrative secretary, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc.

Clarence S. Smith, 83
Clarence S. Smith of Monroe, USAF Master Sergeant retired, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.



July 14, 1999, Wednesday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jones, Bonnie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Theodore Battles, 63
BASTROP - Theodore Battles, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Thelma Lea Bell, 77
QUITMAN - Thelma Lea Bell, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Mount Olive West Cemetery, Quitman.

Odis Ray Clark Jr., 18
GRAYSON - Odis Ray Clark Jr., a fiber product employee, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Crossroads Baptist Church, Grayson. Burial is at the Clark family cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Claudie Mae Creech, 88
OAK GROVE - Claudie Mae Creech, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Bessie Roberts Gathright, 71
Bessie Roberts Gathright of Monroe, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marie Goolsby, 93
BATON ROUGE - Marie Goolsby, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Mineral Springs. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Mineral Springs Cemetery, Mineral Springs.

Ruth V. Grimshaw, 73
SICILY ISLAND - Ruth V. Grimshaw, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Dennis Hamilton, 43
TALLULAH - Dennis Hamilton, an offshore worker, died Friday. The funeral was Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Gordon L. Hodges, 83
MONTEREY - Gordon L. Hodges, a retired police officer, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery.

John Howard, 60
COLLINSTON - John Howard, a construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Star Baptist Church, Collinston. Burial is at Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ezekiel Jones Jr., 23
Ezekiel Jones Jr. of Monroe, a Snelling & Snelling employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Albert Kirby Sr., 81
CALHOUN - Albert Kirby Sr., a mechanic, died Monday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 8-9:30 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Remell Lee, 70
Remell Lee of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Laura Clark McDonald, 89
FARMERVILLE - Laura Clark McDonald, a nurse, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Church, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy Paul, 69
FERRIDAY - Roy Paul, a retired Concordia Electric Corporation employee, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at the Paul family cemetery, Monterey.

Henry L. Phillips, 56
WINNFIELD - Henry L. Phillips, a truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30-11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ferenza Cemetery, Colfax.

Georgia Piazza, 78
NEWELLTON - Georgia Piazza, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is in the church cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Baby Girl Ray, infant
BASTROP - Baby Girl Ray, infant daughter of Tonette Ray, died Sunday. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. today at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ethel Mae Harrington Rehm, 91
BATON ROUGE - Ethel Mae Harrington Rehm, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Hayward Rubin, 95
WINNSBORO - Hayward Rubin, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Berry Hill Cemetery, Winnsboro.

George Sullivan, 54
George Sullivan of Monroe, a construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Arratt Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Camille 'Polly' Vail, 83
HODGE - Camille "Polly" Vail, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Willie Whitfield, 86
EPPS - Willie Whitfield, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is in the church cemetery, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



July 15, 1999, Thursday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Creech, Claudie Mae: 10 a.m. today,Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Goolsby, Marie: 10 a.m. today,Thursday, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Mineral Springs.
Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hodges, Gordon L.: 2 p.m. today, Thursday,Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Howard, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Star Baptist Church, Collinston.
Jones, Bonnie: 11 a.m. today, Thursday,Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jones, Ezekiel Jr.: 2 p.m. Friday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
McDonald, Laura Clark: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rehm, Ethel Mae Harrington: 2 p.m. Friday, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Rubin, Hayward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Sullivan, George: 2 p.m. Friday, Mount Arratt Baptist Church, Monroe.
Whitfield, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps.

Willie Carr Jr., 36
Willie Carr Jr., a laborer, died July 9. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Charles Nelz Creel, 75
JOYCE - Charles N. Creel, a retired maintenance man with a paper mill and World War II veteran, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Union Cemetery at Joyce. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Sally Templeton Crowell, 57
Sally Templeton Crowell of West Monroe, an office clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun.

Arlena Davis, 87
SHREVEPORT - Arlena Davis, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Celia's Ridge, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Isiah Henry, 57
BEAUMONT, Texas - Isiah Henry, a contractor, died July 11. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at the liberty Christian Cemetery in Monroe. Burial is at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Peck under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Lavena Lann, 83
RUSTON - Lavena Lann, a bridal consultant, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Willie Lewis Jr., 57
Willie Lewis Jr., a laborer, died July 6. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Laura McDonald, 89
Laura McDonald, a nurse, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5:30-6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jessie McWright, 81
WINNFIELD -- Jessie McWright, a sawmill employee, died July 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30-11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Henry Mills Jr., 31
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Henry Mills, Jr. a Southern Catfish Farm employee, died July 10. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the North Star Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Bobbie Jean Pleasant, 44
WINNSBORO - Bobbie Jean Pleasant, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Ellis 'Frenchie' Smith, 84
Ellis 'Frenchie' Smith of Monroe, a retired railroad employee, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Forest Glade Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at the Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Juanita A. Thrasher, 84
SALINE - Juanita A. Thrasher, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Old Saline Cemetery in Saline.

Camille "Mama Polly" Vail, 83
NORTH HODGE - Camille "Mama Polly" Vail, a bag mill employee, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Assembly of God in Jonesboro. Burial is at Mount Olive East Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Earlene Webb, 44
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Earlene Webb, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Betty Jo Welch, 70
BERNICE - Betty Jo Welch, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Albert Williams, 91
Albert Williams of Monroe, an entertainer, died July 10. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe.

Neta Williams, 85
JONESVILLE - Neta Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesville.



July 16, 1999, Friday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Creel, Charles Nelz: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Davis, Arlena: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Henry, Isiah: 11 a.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Peck
Howard, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Star Baptist Church, Collinston.
Jones, Ezekiel Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
McDonald, Laura Clark: 2 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mills, Henry, Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, lake Providence
Rehm, Ethel Mae Harrington: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Rubin, Hayward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Sullivan, George: 2 p.m. today, Mount Arratt Baptist Church, Monroe.
Webb, Earlene: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence
Whitfield, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps.

Willie Carr Jr., 36
Willie Carr Jr., a laborer, died July 9. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Sterlington. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Smith funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Johnny Van Drane, 37
VIDALIA - Johnny Van Drane, an oil field worker, died Wednesday. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Eunice Barker Hopkins, 87
Eunice Barker Hopkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Amber Leigh Hutchison, 10
DOWNSVILLE - Amber Leigh Hutchison, daughter of Johnny and Nancy Poole, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Choudrant. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Donald Ray Kennedy, 46
OAKLAND, Calif. - Donald Ray Kennedy formerly of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Collins Cemetery in Vernon.

Willie Lewis Jr., 57
Willie Lewis Jr., a laborer, died July 6. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at the Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Annie Maiden, 85
WINNSBORO - Annie Maiden, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the True Gospel Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Amy B. McGee, 93
SHREVEPORT - Amy B. McGee, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Goldonna Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until services at the funeral home Saturday.

Bobbie Jean Pleasant, 44
WINNSBORO - Bobbie Jean Pleasant, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Gladys B. Smith, 82
NEW ORLEANS - Gladys B. Smith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home of Delhi.

Nettie H. Smith, 76
Nettie H. Smith, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Annar Ester Stovall, 101
Annar Ester Stovall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Mary B. Straw, 84
GILBERT - Mary B. Straw, a retired cook, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial is at Berry Hill Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro.

Albert Williams, 91
Albert Williams, an entertainer, died July 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery in Monroe.

Neta Williams, 85
JONESVILLE - Neta Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rhinehart. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Melba Futch Darby Word, 75
Melba Futch Darby Word of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.



July 17, 1999, Saturday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carr, Willie Jr.: 2 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington
Davis, Arlena: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Drane, Johnny Van: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Harris, Johnny L.: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Hopkins, Eunice Barker: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Lewis, Willie Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Maiden, Annie: 1 p.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro
McGee, Amy B.: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winfield
Mills, Henry, Jr.: 1 p.m. today, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Rubin, Hayward: 11 a.m. today, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Stovall, Annar Ester: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe
Straw, Mary B.: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church, Wisner
Webb, Earlene: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence
Whitfield, Willie: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Epps.
Williams, Albert: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe
Williams, Neta: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday

Robert Morgan Bingham, 81
BOISE, Idaho - Robert Morgan Bingham, a salesman, formerly of Ruston, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Antioch United Methodist Church, Simsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Ricky Eugene Brandon Jr., 20
Ricky Eugene Brandon Jr., of Monroe, a mud logger for the petroleum industry, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Earl K. Carter, 64
COLUMBIA - Earl K. Carter, a retired Manville employee, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, near Sikes.

Jimmy Carlton Douglas Sr., 60
Jimmy Carlton Douglas Sr. of West Monroe, a salesman, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John L. Edwards, 43
LAKE PROVIDENCE - John L. Edwards, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Rose Weed Grant, 72
GRAYSON - Rose Weed Grant, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Othello 'Bone'/'Peanut' Green, 80
MANGHAM - Othello 'Bone'/'Peanut' Green, a construction worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at King David Hopewell Cemetery, Mangham.

Sylvia Lee Gunter, 63
Sylvia Lee Gunter of Monroe, a registered nurse and nursing instructor at Northeast Louisiana University, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Prentis Vernon Hemphill, 78
PIONEER - Prentis Vernon Hemphill, a mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Midway Church of God, Darnell. Burial is at the Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Willie B. Johnson, 74
CHICAGO - Willie B. Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral was noon Friday at Taylor Funeral Home, Ltd., Chicago. Burial was at Restvale Cemetery.

Jack R. Jones, 82
OLLA - Jack R. Jones died Friday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. today at Sharon Cemetery, Sikes. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.

Lucille Wallace Potter, 78
Lucille Wallace Potter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Newton Masonic Cemetery, Newton, Miss..

Marion V. Sumrall, 78
JONESVILLE - Marion V. Sumrall, a retired salesman of National Service Industry, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Sunday at Lake Lily Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Burial is at Jena Cemetery, Jena.

Melba Futch Darby Word, 75
Melba Futch Darby Word of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.



July 18, 1999, Sunday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Drane, Johnny Van: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Straw, Mary B.: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul No. 1 Baptist Church, Wisner
Edwards, John L.: 2 p.m. today, Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Green, Othello 'Bone'/'Peanut': 2:30 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.
Potter, Lucille Wallace: 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Sumrall, Marion V.: 10 a.m. today, Lake Lily Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Word, Melba Futch Darby: 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ronald 'Ronnie' Conville, 53
Ronald 'Ronnie' Conville of West Monroe, a licensed plumber, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rose Weed Grant, 72
GRAYSON - Rose Weed Grant, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Etier Cemetery, Hebert.

Oble T. Hays, 84
WINNSBORO - Oble T. Hays, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gabriel Everett Lowery, infant
Gabriel Everett Lowery, infant son of Tobbi and Roxanne Lowery, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at City of Monroe Cemetery, Monroe.

Louise J. Malone, 85
DOWNSVILLE - Louise J. Malone, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Downsville Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Alice McClelland, 94
WINNSBORO - Alice McClelland, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Coax Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bobbie Jean Pleasant, 44
WINNSBORO - Bobbie Jean Pleasant, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 1:30 p.m. today at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Patricia Ringo, 66
Patricia Ringo of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Randall Gibson Vining, 95
PIONEER - Randall Gibson Vining, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.



July 19, 1999, Monday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Potter, Lucille Wallace: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Hays, Oble T.: 10 a.m. today, Fort Necessity Baptist Church
Lowery, Gabriel Everett: 10 a.m. today, City of Monroe Cemetery.

Bennie Leslie Bryant, 91
GOLDONNA - Bennie Leslie Bryant, a retired rural mail carrier, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Goldonna Cemetery, Goldonna.

Mamie Alberta Burnette, 88
FERRIDAY - Mamie Alberta Burnette, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Longview Cemetery, Deville.

Ronald 'Ronnie' Conville, 54
Ronald "Ronnie" Conville of West Monroe, a licensed plumber, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Larry Randolph Corley, 61
OAK GROVE - Larry Randolph Corley, a farmer and millwright, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Mary L. Crowe, 76
Mary L. Crowe of Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Church of God, Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Luther Jarrell Hughes, 58
BELLE CHASE - Luther Jarrell Hughes, a handyman, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Bayou Macon Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Gabriel Everett Lowery, infant
Gabriel Everett Lowery of West Monroe, infant son of Misty Haynes and Tobbi Lowery, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rachel C. Post, 96
FARMERVILLE - Rachel C. Post, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at Roark Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Katie Lynn Preston, 92
RINGGOLD - Katie Lynn Preston, a homemaker, formerly of Archibald, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Jesse A. Sutton Jr., 77
SHREVEPORT - Jesse A. Sutton Jr., a retired restaurant owner, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport.



June 20, 1999, Tuesday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Burnette, Mamie Alberta: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Corley, Larry Randolph: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove.
Sutton, Jesse A. Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.

Bobby Clark, 62
Bobby Clark of West Monroe, a cabinetmaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery, Arcadia, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmy Lee Douglas, 57
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Jimmy Lee Douglas, a truck driver, formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Rayville Civic Center, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Jeannette Swaggart Ensminger, 57
BATON ROUGE - Jeannette Swaggart Ensminger, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mabel M. Fryant, 83
Mabel M. Fryant of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Allie Virginia Gordy Graney, 78
LONE PINE - Allie Virginia Gordy Graney, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

George W. Green, 83
JONESBORO - George W. Green, an engineer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Henry Hathorn, 61
Henry Hathorn of West Monroe, a retired radio operator, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.

James E. Hicks, 53
COLLINSTON - James E. Hicks, a hardwood floor finisher, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Frances Marcille Hobbs, 76
Frances Marcille Hobbs of Monroe, a retired food service worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Janet Letlow, 75
START - Janet Letlow, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at New Salem Cemetery, near Girard.

Gladys B. Smith, 82
NEW ORLEANS - Gladys B. Smith, a homemaker, formerly of Delhi, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.



July 21, 1999, Wednesday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Douglas, Jimmy Lee: 2 p.m. Friday at Rayville Civic Center, Rayville.
Hicks, James E.: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Erma T. Antley, 95
DELHI - Erma T. Antley, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Eddie Baxter, 74
WHITE PLAINS, NY - Eddie Baxter, a retired bus driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Willie Mae Blake, 66
RUSTON - Willie Mae Blake, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Grambling Memorial Cemetery Garden Cemetery, Grambling.

Chester Cole Jr., 67
Chester Cole Jr. of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Hopewell Cemetery, Corey.

Erana Charis Davis, infant
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Erana Charis Davis, infant daughter of Hal and Charis Erana Davis, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Ja'net Swaggart Ensminger, 57
BATON ROUGE - Ja'net Swaggart Ensminger, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Calhoun Cemetery, Clayton.

B.B. Foster, 56
COLLINSTON - B. B. Foster, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Rosie Jackson, 83
NEWELLTON - Rosie Jackson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Zelma Elliott Lafferty, 90
GRAYSON - Zelma Elliott Lafferty, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Mary Savage, 91
WINNSBORO - Mary Savage, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ronald L. Turner, 17
TACOMA, Wash. - Ronald L. Turner, a student, formerly of Oak Grove, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Savanna Jaide Williams, infant
COLUMBIA - Savanna Jaide Williams, infant daughter of Charlie and Jan Byrd Williams, died Monday. Graveside services were 4 p.m. Tuesday at Fellowship Cemetery, near Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.



July 22, 1999, Thursday


July 23, 1999, Friday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Baxter, Eddie: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Cole, Chester Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Douglas, Jimmy Lee: 2 p.m. today at Rayville Civic Center, Rayville.
Hendricks, Mark Stanley: 1:30 p.m. today, Miller Funeral home chapel, Monroe
Savage, Mary: Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Young, Leatha Ann Hattisburg: 3 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice

Miriam Frierson Arnold, 70
NEWELLTON - Miriam Frierson Arnold, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Tallulah. Burial is at the Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James Bagwell, 69
James Bagwell of West Monroe, a sprinkler fitter, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Mary 'May' Chevallier, 101
JONESVILLE - Mary 'May" Chevallier, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel of Jena. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery, Jena.

Ottis Odell Coody, 90
PIONEER - Ottis Odell Coody, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Jimmy Douglas, 57
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Jimmy Douglas a truck driver, died July 13. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Rayville Civic Center. Burial is at the Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Evelyn Claire Hargrove, 79
JONESBORO - Evelyn Claire Hargrove, a sales clerk, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Mark Stanley Hendricks, 40
Mark Stanley Hendricks of Monroe, a driver, died July 13. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. today at the Lone Wa Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at the Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville.

James Edward Inabnet, 78
James Edward Inabnet of West Monroe, an industrial engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Eliza Jackson, 86
TALLULAH -Eliza Jackson, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.

Rosie Jackson, 56
NEWELLTON - Rosie Jackson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Newellton Chapel. Burial is at Union Cemetery in Newellton under direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Katherine Jenkins, 78
Katherine Jenkins of west Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at new Daughter of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Halsey Cemetery, West Monroe, under direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wash Jenkins, 90
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - Wash Jenkins, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden. A wake is from 7-8 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Frezzel Johnson, Sr., 64
TALLULAH - Frezzel Johnson, Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and a wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Loretta Marbles, 93
BOSCO - Loretta Marbles, a cook, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Eva J. Martin, 72
EPPS - Eva J. Martin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Juanita Noles Milton, 77
DELHI - Juanita Noles Milton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Johnny Marcus Smith, 48
Johnny Marcus Smith of Monroe, an operator, died July 15. The funeral is 11 am. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Thelma Stevenson, 69
Thelma Stevenson of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Orange Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ronald L. Turner, 17
TACOMA, Wash. - Ronald L. Turner, a student, died July 14. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Joyce Williams, 87
DETROIT - Joyce Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Miller Funeral Home,

Georgia Woodard, 85
NEWELLTON - Georgia Woodard, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.



July 24, 1999, Saturday


July 25, 1999, Sunday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Baxter, Eddie: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Bagwell, James: 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Bouwel, Wendell: 2 p.m. Monday at Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer.
Charleston, Edmond: 1 p.m. Sunday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Bosco.
Hooker, Bertha: 1 p.m. Sunday at Mount Oliver Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Perkins, Charlotte Dean: 2 p.m. Sunday at Haile Baptist Church, Haile.
White, June H. : 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah.

Danny M. Barton, 54
Danny M. Barton of West Monroe, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Janice Coleman, 47
SAN ANTONIO - Janice Coleman, a case worker, formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

W.T. 'Top' Gandy, 68
JONESBORO - W.T. 'Top' Gandy, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Salem Cemetery, Athens.

Nell Ann Hattaway, 57
Nell Ann Hattaway of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lester Franklin Holloway, 85
CHOUDRANT - Lester Franklin Holloway, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Northside Church of Christ, Ruston. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery, Ruston.

Joyce M. Johnson, 66
VICKSBURG, Miss. - Joyce M. Johnson, a breed groomer, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home chapel, Vicksburg. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg.

Charles Henry Kerrigan Jr., 56
SHIRLEY, Ark. - Charles Henry Kerrigan Jr., a truck driver and U.S. Army veteran, formerly of Wisner, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Roller McNutt Funeral Home chapel, Clinton, Ark. Cremation after service-no burial

Quentin H. Kiesewetter, 80
Quentin H. Kiesewetter of West Monroe, a retired case worker, died Friday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

George Moseley Jr., 68
RAYVILLE - George Moseley Jr., a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery, near Holly Ridge.

Carrie 'Caca' Tomb Weems, 91
Carrie 'Caca' Tomb Weems of Monroe, a retired public school teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial is at Oak Ridge Baptist Church cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.



July 26, 1999, Monday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bagwell, James: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Bouwel, Wendell: 2 p.m. today, Spencer Baptist Church, Spencer.
Coleman, Janice: 1:30 p.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Gandy, W.T. 'Top': 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro
Holloway, Lester Franklin: 10 a.m. today, Northside Church of Christ, Ruston.
Johnson, Joyce M.: 11 a.m. today, Fisher-Riles Funeral Home chapel, Vicksburg, Miss.

Danny Barton, 54
Danny Barton of West Monroe, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Irene A. Cobb, 77
Irene A. Cobb of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Edward H. Lane Jr., 76
Edward H. Lane Jr. of Monroe, a retired foreign service officer, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Susan A. Macie, 48
Susan A. Macie of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Fellowship Baptist Church cemetery, Dubach.

Grace Yates Newson, 90
CROWVILLE - Grace Yates Newson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Blanche Gunn Sipes, 91
Blanche Deque Gunn Sipes of Monroe, a retired stenographer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James Doyle Wheelus, 54
EL DORADO, Ark. - James Doyle "Wildman" Wheelus, a retired Union Pacific Railroad employee, formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, El Dorado. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. A graveside service is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.



July 27, 1999, Tuesday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Wheelus, James Doyle 'Wildman': 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, El Dorado

Danny Barton, 54
Danny Barton of West Monroe, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at St. Paschal Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carroll Carlos, 53
FERRIDAY - Carroll Carlos, a roustabout, died Friday. A memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday.

Ada Irene Cobb, 77
Ada Irene Cobb of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

James Frank Culpepper, 78
BOSSIER CITY - James Frank Culpepper, a cab driver, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral home of Jonesboro.

Lavelle Evans, 75
Lavelle Evans of West Monroe, a retired NLU Security Officer, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

B.B. Foster, 55
COLLINSTON - B.B. Foster, a farmer, died July 20. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Galilee Baptist Church in Collinston. Burial is at Troutsdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Elmer 'Jiggs' Fussell, 53
URANIA - Elmer "Jiggs" Fussell, a retired welder, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

Jessie Hopkins, 65
OAK GROVE - Jessie Hopkins, a farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

David James, 49
LAKE PROVIDENCE -David James, a maintenance supervisor at Lake Providence high School, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Benny Joe Mapp, 57
VIDALIA - Benny Joe Mapp, a GSO employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Comer Funeral home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Mineral Springs Cemetery near Hattiesburg, Miss.

Laurenia W. Ricks, 84
WISNER - Laurenia W. Ricks, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Blanche Gunn Sipes, 91
Blanche De que Gunn Sipes of Monroe, a retired stenographer, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, St. John Street. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.

Yvonne Sisemore, 90
RUSTON - Yvonne Sisemore, retired teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Long Straw Cemetery in Choudrant.

Lillie Wilson, 95
RAYVILLE - Lillie Wilson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



July 28, 1999, Wednesday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday
Culpepper, James Frank: 11 a.m. today, Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro

Jerlean Algood, 42
RAYVILLE - Jerlean Algood, a homemaker, died July 22. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at the Royal Blue Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Edward Berry, 82
WATERPROOF - Edward Berry, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Homes in Ferriday.

Robert James Chandler, Sr., 71
DETROIT - Robert James Chandler, Sr., a GM employee, died July 21. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the True Light Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Berry Hill Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Vena Crow, 90
FARMERVILLE - Vena Crow, a retired RN, died July 23. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Union Cemetery, Sadie. Visitation is from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Elmer 'Jiggs' Fussell, 53
URANIA - Elmer "Jiggs" Fussell, a retired welder, died Monday. Visitation is at 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the Riser Funeral Home chapel in Olla. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial is at Beechcreek Cemetery near Olla immediately after the service.

Reginald Hinchliffe, 85
Reginald Hinchliffe formerly of Mexica, Texas, a retired oil industry account executive, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

LuLu Annie Hise, 96
FERRIDAY - Lulu Annie Hise, a RN, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Tylertown City Cemetery, Tylertown, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Maggie Jordon, 83
COLUMBIA - Maggie Jordon, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Eva Martin, 72
EPPS - Eva Martin, a homemaker, died July 22. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Epps. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Epps under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

John F. Parker, 34
John F. Parker of Monroe died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Log Town Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Bosco under direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lizzie Reeves, 84
MARION - Lizzie Reeves, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Laurenia W. Ricks, 84
WISNER - Laurenia W. Ricks, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Harris Cemetery in Crowville.

Cloyd Simmons, 74
Cloyd Simmons of Monroe, a bus driver, died July 23. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Alton. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Lillie Wilson, 95
RAYVILLE - Lillie Wilson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Wright, 72
BASTROP - Mary Wright, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem #2 Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.



July 29, 1999, Thurdsay

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Algood, Jerlean: 11 a.m. Friday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ferriday assembly of God, Ferriday
Crow, Vena: 10 a.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Fussell, Elmer 'Jiggs': 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla
Jordon, Maggie: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia
Martin, Eva: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps
Parker, John F.: 2 p.m. today, Log Town Baptist Church, Monroe
Simmons, Cloyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto
Wilson, Lillie: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
Wright, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop

Bobby Berry, 44
Bobby Berry of Monroe died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Ed Y. Berry, 82
WATERPROOF - Ed Y. Berry, a planter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church in St. Joseph. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bettye Ford Campbell, 64
FARMERVILLE - Bettye Ford Campbell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Minnie D. Chard, 86
FARMERVILLE - Minnie D. Chard, a Sunshine Biscuit Co. employee, died Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Matthew Dodd, infant
FERRIDAY - Matthew Dodd, infant son of Charles and Gwendolyn Dodd, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Evangel Temple in Ridgecrest. Burial is at Heard Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Barney Lee Hall, Jr., 71
BASTROP - Barney Lee Hall, Jr., a paper machine operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the church.

Donald Walter Henderson, 66
CHARLOTTE, NC - Donald Walter Henderson, a retired Inland Fisher (Guide) Delphi Division employee, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, Anderson, Indiana. Burial is at the Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Clara Lee Hinton, 88
DOYLINE - Clara Lee Hinton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Clay.

Thomas Wyatt Hixon, infant
BASKIN - Thomas Wyatt Hixon, son of Neal and Lei Hixon, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral home, Winnsboro.

David L. James, 49
LAKE PROVIDENCE - David L. James, a maintenance supervisor, died July 23. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Rising Sun Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at Heavenly Rest Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Pearlie M. Jefferson, 81
WINNSBORO - Pearlie M. Jefferson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Place Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Moses Johnson, 84
SHREVEPORT - Moses Johnson, a social investigator, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial is at Gethesmane Memorial Garden in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Melba M. Oliphant, 79
VIDALIA - Melba M. Oliphant, a retired Armstrong Tire & Rubber Co. employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, Vidalia. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Frances K. Pate, 78
DOWNSVILLE - Frances K. Pate, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Clark Springs Cemetery, Cadesville.

Ronnie Rondon, Jr., 25
COLUMBIA - Ronnie Rondon, Jr., a laborer, died July 22. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clark. Burial is at St. Paul Church Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Georgia A. Woodard, 85
NEWELLTON - Georgia A. Woodard, a farmer, died July 22. The funeral is noon Saturday at the Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Newellton.



July 30, 1999, Friday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Algood, Jerlean: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday
Crow, Vena: 10 a.m. Saturday, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Henderson, Donald Walter: 1 p.m. today, Robert D. Loose Funeral, Anderson, Ind.
James, David L.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Jefferson, Pearlie M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St John Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Oliphant, Melba M.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Vidalia
Martin, Eva: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps
Pate, Frances K.: 3 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Simmons, Cloyd: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Monroe
Woodard, Georgia A.: noon Saturday, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton
Wright, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop

Bobby Berry, 44
Bobby Berry of Monroe, a laborer, died July 24. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. today in the Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery.

Mamie Davis, 86
JONESVILLE - Mamie Davis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Patton Baptist Church in Jonesville. Visitation will be held until services at the church. Burial will be at Jena Cemetery, Jena.

Patricia Griffin, 23
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Patricia Griffin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Visitation will be 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Burial will be at Lone Star Cemetery Lake Providence under direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Roosevelt Harris, 77
TALLULAH - Roosevelt Harris, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. . Wake services will be 6-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be at the Mount Cellar Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Willie James 'Peter' Harris, 63
CHATHAM - Willie James "Peter" Harris, a laborer, died Monday. Visitation will be 2-4:45 p.m. today at B.E. King Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham.

Earl J. Hendricks
SHREVEPORT - Earl J. Hendricks, formerly of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood employee, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Thomas Wyatt Hixon, infant
BASKIN - Thomas Wyatt Hixon, infant son of Neal and Lei Hixon, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Union Presbyterian Church near Baskin. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Charles Jones, 65
William Charles Jones, 65, of Oak Grove, a farmer, died Thursday. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove. Burial will follow in the Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Katie Maude Lawson, 87
Katie Maude Lawson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services will be held 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to service time. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.

Joe Moddist Jr., 69
FARMERVILLE - Joe Moddist Jr., a laborer, died Monday. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at the Millard Hill Church Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Roy Neal 'Pete' Peters, 52
COLLINSTON - Roy Neal "Pete" Peters, a Century Ready-Mix employee, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Irene Reid, 96
Irene Reid of Monroe, former advertising manager for The News-Star World and Monroe Realtor, died Wednesday, Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral on Sterlington Road.

Jessie Richards, 55
Jessie Richards of Monroe, a superintendent at Monroe Housing Authority, died Tuesday. Visitation will be noon-6 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Odessa Dean Smith, 77
Odessa Dean Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at LakeShore Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robert Lee 'Buster' Terral Jr., 67
BAYOU L'OURSE - Robert Lee "Buster" Terral Jr., a contractor, died Tuesday. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery near Downsville.

Billie L. Whitford, 77
Billie L. Whitford of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.



July 31, 1999, Saturday

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Berry, Bobby: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Carlos, Carroll: 2 p.m. today, Ferriday Assembly of God, Ferriday
Crow, Vena: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Griffin, Patricia: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium, Lake Providence
Harris, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. today, Chapel of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah
Harris, Willie James: 1 p.m. today, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham
James, David L.: 2:30 p.m. today, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Jefferson, Pearlie M.: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Jones, William Charles: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Martin, Eva: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Epps
Moddist, Joe Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville
Peters, Roy Neal 'Pete,': 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Richards, Jessie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe
Simmons, Cloyd: 11 a.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Monroe
Terral, Robert Lee Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Woodard, Georgia A.: noon today, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton
Wright, Mary: 11 a.m. today, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop

Mercedes Alexis Anderson, infant
TALLULAH - Mercedes Alexis Anderson, infant daughter of Derrick Anderson and Stacey Stewart, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Mamie Lee Taylor Anding, 84
Mamie Lee Taylor Anding of West Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Robert Curtis Andrews, 86
FARMERVILLE - Robert Curtis Andrews, a retired maintenance foreman, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Farmerville United Methodist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, El Dorado, Ark.

Loyd Barton, 86
WINNSBORO - Loyd Barton, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Carl Wayne Bennett, 86
OAK GROVE - Carl Wayne Bennett, a retailer, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Eloise G. Cann, 90
Eloise G. Cann of Monroe, a retired school teacher for the Monroe City Schools, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Margie Lea Creel, 75
JONESVILLE - Margie Lea Creel, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Amaranique De'Sean Harrington, infant
BASTROP - Amaranique De'Sean Harrington, infant son of Tiana Harrington and Jason Sean Wilson, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Jessie Hopkins, 65
OAK GROVE - Jessie Hopkins, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Terry, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

George D. Norman, 62
RUSTON - George D. Norman, a mechanic, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

James Michael Oxley, 53
JONESVILLE - James Michael Oxley, a Vietnam veteran, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Margaret Perot, 85
Margaret Perot of West Monroe, a restaurant worker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Mary Rawls, 87
Mary Rawls of West Monroe, a food service manager, died Thursday. The funeral is 8 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Luna Assembly Cemetery, Luna.

Theo Slack, infant
RAYVILLE - Theo Slack, infant son of Sharon Slack and Theodore Jerome Edwards, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Hazel Smith, 84
BERNICE - Hazel Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Logan Carlo 'Bill' Taylor Sr., 80
Logan Carlo 'Bill' Taylor Sr. of Monroe, a retired major with the Monroe Police Department, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Laura Thompson, 93
CHICAGO - Laura Thompson, a homemaker, formerly of Lake Providence, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at New Light Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.