Obituaries March 2005
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer

March 1, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JAMES EARL BURKETT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Private services for Mr. James Earl Burkett, 74, of Monroe, will be Friday, March 4, 2005, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mau soleum Chapel, with Dr. Harry Boyd, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Ster lington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Burkett, a retired Person nel Manager for Troy and Nich ols Mortgage Company, died Sunday, February 27, 2005, at his residence. He was a Korean Conflict Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Oglesbee Burkett of Monroe; sons and daugh tersinlaw, Mike and Donna Burkett and Mark and Kim Burkett; grandsons, Terry Burkett, Garett Burkett and Cameron Burkett, all of Alpine, CA; stepsons, Renny Gilliland of Monroe and Chris Gilliland of Longview, TX; stepdaughter, Angie Parker of Monroe; sisters and brothersinlaw, Jerry and O.J. Wiles of Rayville, LA and Joan and Dennis Huffman of Houma, LA; stepgrandsons, Seth Parker of Monroe and Cade Gilliland of Longview, TX; stepgranddaughters, Mindy Gilliland, Christan Gilliland, Chandler Gilliland and Taylor Gilliland all of Longview, TX; and two close friends who were like a sister and brother, Betty and Ken Rogers .
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Mon roe. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

ANNIE NAOMIE MANGUM COLE
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Annie Naomie Mangum Cole, age 97, of Jonesboro, LA, will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, Mar ch 2, 2005 at the Union Ceme tery with Rev. Genny Hoyt offi ciating. Interment will be in Un ion Cemetery Bienville, LA, un der the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA.
Mrs. Cole was born March 18, 1907 and passed away on Sun day, February 27, 2005 at the Jackson Parish Hospital.
Survivors include her two daugthers: Marie Barnard of Dubach, LA, Joy Long and hus band Allen "Flip" of Quitman, LA; one son: Wesley Dwight Cole, Sr. and wife Mildred of Tupelo, MS; one sister: Mae Diffey of Jonesboro, LA; five grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Edmonds Funeral Home on Tuesday, Mar ch 1, 2005 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

NELLINE C. ELDRIDGE
Golden's Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Services for Mrs. Nelline C. Eldridge, age 78, Monroe, for merly of Bastrop will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Golden's Chapel with Rev. Mickey Bounds, Donald Reeves, William Fowler officiat ing. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direc tion of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Eldridge passed away Sunday, February 27, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Torris (Sonny) F. Eldridge.
Survivors include her three daughters: Janice Coleman of Bastrop, Mary Sue Chapman and husband Paul of Rocky, Branch Sheryl Tucker and hus band Kenny of Marion; sister: Charlotte Haynes of Wilmot, AR; brother: Charles Chambers of Monroe, LA; ten grandchil dren, and nine great grandchil dren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday at Goldens from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

STANLEY E. HODGES, JR., M. D.
TurrentineJacksonMorrow - Mckinney, TX.
Stanley E. Hodges, Jr., M.D., age 74, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully February 20, 2005, at his home.
He was born October 30, 1930, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Stanley Emanuel and Mayme Guerriero Hodges, Sr.
On August 18, 1956, he married Jo Ann McDonald of Monroe. He attended St. Matthews School and Northeast Junior College in Monroe, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and his Doctor of Medicine Degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Hodges completed his residency in Nuclear Medicine/Radiology at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
He served as a medical officer in the U. S. Navy during 1957-1960. He served as Chairman of the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Assistant Chairman of the Department of Radiology at Confederate Memorial Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, prior to having his private practice in the same fields in Dallas and the Metroplex.
He served on the staffs at Gaston Episcopal Hospital and North Texas Hospital and served as Chief of Staff at Bristol General Hospital and General Hospital of Lakewood.
His honors include Fellow of American College of Nuclear Physicians in 1983; Chairman TMA Committee on Nuclear Medicine 19801985; Texas Radiology Society Representative to TMA Council on SocioEconomics 1984; Dallas County Medical Society Alternate Dele gate to Texas Medical Society 19821986; Dallas County Medical Society Delegate to Texas Medical Society 1986; and President of Association in Nu clear Medicine 19771978.
Dr. Hodges was an active contributor to advances in his medical fields and actively involved in the AMA, TMA, Dallas County Medical Society, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Nuclear Medicine, South ern Medical Association, Ameri can Institute of Ultrasound in America, Texas Radiology Society, Texas Association of Physi cians in Nuclear Medicine, American College of Radiology, American College of Nuclear Medicine, American College of Nuclear Physicians, and numer ous other associations and societies.
Dr. Hodges loved photography and has provided his family and friends with visual memories to last a lifetime.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann M. Hodges of Plano, Texas; daughters, Janet Davis and husband, Chris, and Melody Catloth and husband, Mark, all of Plano, Texas, and Wendy Jordan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son, John Christopher Hodges and wife, Amy of Wil mington, North Carolina; grand children, Brian and Sarah Davis, Andrew and Hannah Jordan, and Joshua and Emma Hodges; aunt, Dorothy Dunnett of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Juanita Guerriero of Monroe, Louisiana, Mary Guerriero of Madison, Mississippi; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and soninlaw, Frank Jordan.
Graveside services will be held at a future date.

MR. LUTHER A. JONES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
A memorial service for Mr. Luther A Jones, 87, will be at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at First United Methodist Church on Loop Rd. in Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Larry Stafford and Rev. Terry Love.
Mr. Jones was born in Epps, La. on Dec. 7, 1917 to parents Luther A Jones, Sr. and Della Virginia Moore Jones, and passed away on Feb. 26 at North Monroe Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Anne Goodwin Jones, and his brother Murrell Jones.
Mr. Jones is survived by three sons, Charles Jones of Mar tinez, Georgia; Ronald Jones of Two Rivers, Wisconsin; Barry Jones of Arlington, Texas; and three grandchildren, Alexis Jones, Michael Jones and Matthew Jones. He is also sur vived by his loving "Monroe family", which includes his de voted niece and caregiver, Pam Hill and her husband Fred; great niece, Kim Hill DeWitt, whom he loved to hear sing, and husband Ron; great nephew, Jeff Hill and wife Sha; and great nephew, Stevie Hill and wife Kelly. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews, many oth er great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews, as well as his long time friend and faithful fishing companion, George Hayes.
Mr. Jones served his country during World War II as a B29 pilot stationed on Guam flying for the 39th Bomber Group, 314th Bomb Wing with the 20th Air Force. He was commander of the Flying Fortress "City of Monroe". In all he flew more than 20 missions and the "City of Monroe" was one of several B29's that flew cover over To kyo when the Japanese signed surrender papers on the Battle ship Missouri in September of 1945.
During his distinguished flying career he was awarded the American Defense Ribbon with the Bronze Service Star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Med al, the Air Medal with two oak clusters, the Distinguished Fly ing Cross with one oak cluster, two Distinguished Unit Citations and had Battle Participation Credit for the Eastern Mandate Campaign. By the end of his military service he had attained the rank of Lt. Colonel.
Mr. Jones graduated from Ouachita Parish High School, attended Northeast Junior Col lege in Monroe and graduated from Louisiana Tech in Ruston. He obtained his master's de gree from LSU in Baton Rouge. After obtaining his education he taught high school in Lake Charles until his retirement, at which time he moved back to Monroe.
Mr. Jones' family wishes to express sincere appreciation to many people for their love, care and concern for him which helped make the last few years of his life active and happy.
First, thanks go to the pastors and members of First Methodist who so readily took him in when he joined a few years ago. He loved his church and he espe cially loved the music of "Sound Faith".
Thanks also to his longtime physician, Dr. David Burkett and his wonderful caring staff. Their care of him was always "above and beyond".
Then there's the Aviation and Military Museum of which he was a member. He was their "resident World War II expert" and he spent many happy hours there answering questions of the visitors. Curator, Jerry Smith and his staff always ap preciated his input and made him feel so welcome.
Thanks also to the staff and residents of the North Louisiana War Veterans Home. He so ap preciated the care the staff gave to him and he thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie with the other veterans.
Luther loved his family and loved life but he also loved the Lord and he was ready to go home. He will be missed by so many people who loved and re spected him.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time at the church.
The family request that instead of flowers, memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road in Monroe, or the Aviation and Mil itary Museum, PO Box 13113, Monroe, Louisiana 71213.

MR. WAYNE DALTON PATTON
Owens Memorial Chapel, Inc. - Ruston, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Patton, age 69, of Jonesboro, LA, will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 2:00 PM, at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Emory officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cem etery in Ruston under the direc tion of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mr. Patton was born on June 17, 1935 in Quitman to the un ion of Lowell and Lettie Patton. He died February 26, 2005 in Jonesboro after a brief illness.
He was a retired business owner and longtime resident Ruston and enjoyed dirt track car racing and NASCAR. Mr. Patton was a member of Ruston Lodge #106 F & AM.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Patton and his father.
Mr. Patton is survived by his mother: Lettie Patton of Jones boro; four children: Butch Patton and wife Linda of Quitman, Brenda Wilbanks and husband Robert of Columbia, Jeff Patton and wife Jecquitta of Dubach and Michael Patton of Jonesboro; and nine grand children. He is also survived by one brother: Bobby Patton and wife Kay of Jonesboro and one sister: Patsy Alexander and husband Randy of Choudrant and numerous and nephews. The visitation will be held on Monday, February 28, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

MR. WILLIAM "RUSTY" WILSON
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. William "Rusty" Wilson, 59,of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Greg Guillot officiating. In terment will follow at Myrtle Me morial Cemetery under the di rection of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro.
Mr. Wilson died Sunday Feb ruary 27, 2005 at Richland Par ish Hospital in Delhi. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a self employed businessman. Rusty loved the outdoors, and served in the United States Army dur ing Vietnam.
He was preceded in Death by: ParentsWilliam and Margaret Wilson, Grand daughterJodi B. Tatum.
Survivors include: wife: Jo Thomas Wilson of Winnsbor, LA; son: William Michael Wilson of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter: Wendy Wilson Poon of Atlanta, GA; three grandchil dren: William Gavin Wilson, Victoria Poon, and Reagan Leigh Anne Ryals; stepdaughter: Jefferi Anne Ryals and husband Robert Lee of Delhi, LA; sister: Susan Wilson of Ferriday, LA.
The Pallbearers will be Danny Jennings, Chad Cockerham, Doyle Brown, Mike Ferguson, John Laird, and Jay Thurston
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memori al Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2005.

Hazel M. Balsamo, 67
Hazel M. Balsamo, a retired nurse of West Monroe, died Monday. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Calvin Earl Bostick, 54
PIONEER — Calvin Earl Bostick died Sunday. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Chapel in Oak Grove. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dominic Tony Cascio, 80
Dominic Tony Cascio, a carpenter of West Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral service is 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by burial in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sallie Green, 78
HOMER — Sallie Green, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral service is 11 a.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Homer. Burial will be in White Oak Grove Cemetery.

Don G. Hammon, 62
RUSTON — Don G. Hammon, retired from law enforcement, died Saturday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Catherine W. McGrew, 81
Catherine Whitehead McGrew of West Monroe, a retired postal service employee, died Monday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mary Alice Whitington, 57
RIDGECREST — Mary Alice Whitington, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral service is 10 a.m. today at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Butcher, Gennie B.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Cowart, Pearlie: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Cox, Samuel E. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Delaney, Alice: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Easterling, Tonia Rae: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Frith, Margie Aswell: 2 p.m. today, Eva Church of God, Eva.
Hindmon, David Gene: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Jones, Luther A.: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Knox, Martha Jo: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Patton, Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial chapel, Ruston.
Wilson, Ernest Lafayette: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.

March 2, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. HAZEL M. BALSAMO
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel M. Balsamo, age 67, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thurs day, March 3, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Leo Balsamo, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Balsamo was born on November 17, 1937 in Farmer ville, LA and died February 28, 2005 in Minden following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Balsamo was preceded in death by her husband, Vin cent C. Balsamo and two infant sons, Matthew Balsamo and Timothy Ray Balsamo.
Mrs. Balsamo is survived by her five daughters: Genevia Avina, Char Hernandez, Sarah Davidson, Tiny BalsamoO'Bier and Anna Balsamo; and one son, Gerald Balsamo; and ten grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MRS. CATHERINE WHITEHEAD McGREW
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Catherine Whitehead McGrew left her family on February 28, 2005, after a brief illness. She was 81 years young and loved to be needed by all of her fami ly. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, a retired rural mail carrier of twenty years, and was loved by those who knew her and will be dearly missed by all.
Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe with the Rev. Woody Rimes and Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Susie Whitehead; brothers and sister, Cleo Whitehead, Clyde White head, Linda Grant, and Glen Whitehead.
She is survived by her hus band of fiftyeight years, Wil liam Letrell McGrew; four sons and their wives: Ronnie McGrew, Donald and Linda McGrew, Bobby and Sharol McGrew, and Robby and Sheila McGrew; grandchildren: Robin, Keith, Adam, and Abby McGrew and Daniel and Daren George, all from West Monroe. She left behind numerous nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her brother and sisterinlaw, Clay ton and Cleo Whitehead; sister, Faye Hale; sister and broth erinlaw, Ruby and Jim Lyon; sister and brotherinlaw, Mary and Gerald Brown; and sis terinlaw, Syble Whitehead.
Pallbearers will be Keith McGrew, Adam McGrew, Daniel George, Joseph Foster, Mike McGrew, and Jimmy Lyon.
Special thanks to North Mon roe Hospital staff and Dr. Barnes.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

INEZ McCARTY KIDD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Inez McCarty Kidd, age 89, of Ray ville will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2005 at the First Baptist Church of Rayville with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiat ing under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Ray ville, LA. Burial will follow at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery.
Mrs. Kidd died February 28, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center.
Mrs. Kidd was born in Sikes, LA, but had lived in Richland Parish for approximately six tyfive years. Among her joys were fishing, gardening, singing in the choir of First Baptist Church, and the many friends she acquired after graduating from Dodd's Beauty School in Monroe, LA. She opened Inez's Beauty Shop in 1937 and owned and operated it until her retirement two years ago. Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by Walter Kidd, her hus band of sixtytwo years. Also preceding her in death were her parents, George and Nola Mc Carty of Sikes, LA; and broth ers, D.J. McCarty and wife, Bet ty, Douglas McCarty, and Charles McCarty and wife, Dor othy.
She is survived by her sister, Sybil McCarty Christman and husband, Emmett; nephews: Charles Wayne McCarty and wife, Carolyn, George McCarty, Jimmy McCarty, Randy McCar ty, Micky McCarty and wife, Carol, Terry McCarty, Darryl McCarty and wife, Pam; nieces: Debbie Risinger and husband, Fred, Jan Vowell and husband, Brad, Brenda Nicholson and husband, Larry; and several great nieces and nephews. Oth er survivors include Bob and Roma Kidd, and Violet Shows.
Pallbearers include Alvin Lane, Todd Morris, Dave Day, Ronnie Cobb, Jerry Awtry, Johnny Hoychick, Floyd Bruce Bought on and Oragene Morris.

LT. COL. FRANK ALBERT SCHMIDT
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home - New Orleans, Louisiana
Lt. Col. Frank Albert Schmidt, retired United States Airforce, passed away on February 27, 2005 at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Hot Springs, AR for fourteen years. In addition to being the beloved husband of Barbara Jean Schmidt for twen tythree years and the late Eliz abeth M. Schmidt for twen tyeight years, he was also the devoted father of Deborah L.Heim, Frank A. Schmidt, Jr., Barbara C. Prisco, John H. Schmidt and Steven A. Schmidt. He was the stepfather of Lisa Marie Smith and Thomas E. Whatley. He is also survived by a sister, Mar garet Jackson; nineteen grand children and six greatgrandchildren.
Lt. Col. Schmidt was a ROTC Instructor for twenty years at West Monroe High School. He served in the U.S. Airforce during the Vietnam War. He was involved in the Site Recovery Force for Apollo Mission and Jolly Green Air Rescue. He re ceived the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal. He was a member of American Security Council, Air Force Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Reserve Of ficer's Association. He graduated from Alcee Fortier High School as well as Pearl River Junior College, Loyola Universi ty and University of Southern California, where he received his Masters Degree.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Visita tion will be at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers's Asso ciation, Greater New Orleans Chapter, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA 70118. Please view and sign the Family Guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Mae Austion 99
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mae Austion of Lake Providence, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Myrtis Barnes, 88
Myrtis Barnes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

James Burkett, 74
James Burkett of Monroe, retired personnel manager of Troy Nichols/Chase, died Sunday. A private family service is Friday. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Annie Naomie M. Cole, 97
JONESBORO — Annie Naomie Mangum Cole, a retired fabric shop owner, died Sunday. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. today at Union Cemetery, Bienville, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Kristasia Jackson, infant
Kristasia Jackson, the infant daughter of Cordelia Jackson of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside service is 9 a.m. today at Powell Street City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bennie J. Jones, infant
RAYVILLE Bennie Jamal Jones, the infant son of Sherry James and Ben Lee, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

William G. Jones, infant
William Gabriel Jones, the infant son of Charles and Bobbie Sue Jones of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Edward J. Ledet Jr., 67
Edward Joseph Ledet Jr. of West Monroe, a linen service salesman, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Catherine W. McGrew, 81
Catherine Whitehead McGrew, a retired mail carrier of West Monroe, died Monday. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the church.

Bobby Sharbono, 53
Bobby Sharbono of West Monroe, retired, died Feb. 24. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Lovie Smith, 85,
OAK RIDGE — Lovie Smith of Oak Ridge, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Alexander Baptist Church No. 1 in Oak Ridge. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery in Mer Rouge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home.

Lawrence Valentine, 72
VIDALIA — Lawrence Valentine died Tuesday. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

T.R. Wilson, 76
LISBON — T.R. Wilson, a logger, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

William 'Rusty' Wilson, 59
WINNSBORO — William "Rusty" Wilson, a businessman, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Dorothy Wood, 81
COLUMBIA — Dorothy Wood, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial is in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Butcher, Gennie B.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Balsamo, Hazel M.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Bostick, Calvin Earl: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Chapel in Oak Grove.
Hammon, Don G.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston.

March 3, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LELA PAULINE COUCH GRAY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Lela Pauline Couch Gray was born on August 13th 1913. She departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on March 2nd 2005 at 91 years of age.
She was a beloved Mother and Grandmother. She was a friend to all who knew her.
She was a member of Ster lington First Baptist Church. She lived the last 9 years of her life in her hometown of Bernice, LA. The last 4 of these years she resided at Pinecrest Health care in Bernice.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Charles F. Gray, Sr.; one son Charles F. Gray Jr.; one sister Ruby Couch Gray; two brothers Lynn Couch and Charles Couch.
She is survived by two sons and daughterinlaws: Jim and Pam Gray of Sterlington, LA, Doug and Bonnie Gray, and Charlene Gray both of Bernice, LA; thirteen grandchildren; twentyseven great grandchil dren; and long time friend Patsy Welch of Sterlington, LA.
Services will be 2:00 PM Fri day March 4th at Pine Grove Baptist Church, With Bro. Mike Smith officiating
Pallbearers will be her grand sons Jeffery Gray, Steve Gray, Wesley Gray, John Brown, Mike Roberson and Alex Smalling.
The family will receive friends Thursday March 3rd from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

MR. HOMER HERMAN
CrothersGlenwood Funeral Home-Tallulah, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Homer Herman, age 87, of Tal lulah, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2005 in the chapel of CrothersGlenwood Funeral Home with Bro. John Magnuson officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2005 at the funeral home.
Mr. Herman died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 in the Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah. He was a native of Yell County, Ar kansas and had lived in Madi son Parish for 68 years. He was a farmer and a member of Wil low Bayou Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Bonnie M. Herman of Tallulah; one son: Harry B. Herman and wife Sandra of Tallulah; three daughters: Betty Lee and hus band Hoyt of West Monroe, Virginia Williams of Tallulah, and Elizabeth Mahoney and husband Paul of Belleville, IL; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and two greatgreat grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pall bearers.

BRO. LEROY LEWIS
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Bro. Leroy Lewis was born June 19, 1942 to the late Simmie Lewis and Magnolia Lewis in Jackson, LA. He de parted this life on Friday, Febru ary 25, 2005 after a lenghty illness.
He joined the church and was baptized at a young age. He re tired from the Columbia State School.
His mother, father, and two brothers, James Kelly Lewis and Charles Edward Lewis pre ceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn a loving wife, Mrs. Bertha Mae (Charleston) Lewis; two sons: Mr. Leroy Rose (Audrey) of Gil bert, LA, and Mr. Terry Charles ton of Dallas, TX; one grandson: Terry Charleston, Jr; ten sisters: Mrs. Simmie Mae Autman (Taro) of Lockport, IL, Mrs. Vera Mae Martin of Chicago, IL, Evange list Eloise Emmerson of Mon roe, LA, Mrs. Dorothy Byas (Willie) of Winnsboro, LA, and Mrs. Carolyn Scott of Joliet, IL, Mrs. Jeanette Jones, Ms. Alice Lewis and Ms. Betty Lewis all of Columbia, LA, Mrs. Elaine Curry (George) of New Iberia, LA, Ms. Hazel Lewis (Bobby Ray) of Grayson, LA; three brothers: Mr. Joe Henry Lewis (Ermma) of Wisner, LA, Mr. John Lewis of Columbia, LA, and Mr. Jessie "Dee" Lewis of Lockport, IL. He also leaves to mourn a special nephew who was like a little brother, Mr. Travis "Lucky" Lewis of Augusta, GA, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, inlaws, and friends. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 5, 2005 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Co lumbia, LA. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, LA. Open visitation will be at Miller Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2005.

William A. Albritton, 92
FARMERVILLE — William Arthur Albritton died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Aline W. Bender, 75
LAKE ST. JOHN — Aline W. Bender, a housewife, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arlen Carr, 80
Arlen Carr, a retired carpenter of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Doris K. Ferguson, 84
WISNER — Doris K. Ferguson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Burial is in South Central Cemetery in Wisner. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Hickman, 89
OAK GROVE — Robert Hickman, a laborer, died Feb. 25. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Nyease Duke Horn, 93
COLUMBIA — Nyease Duke Horn, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Inez McCarty Kidd, 89
RAYVILLE — Inez McCarty Kidd, a beautician, died Monday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Rayville. Burial is in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.

Ophelia 'Polly' Madison, 92
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Ophelia "Polly" Madison, a homemaker, died Feb. 24. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is in New Zion Cemetery, Sondheimer, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Ras T. McSwain, 69
Ras T. McSwain of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Sunday. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Welcome Home Church of God in West Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gertrude Miller, 84
MARION — Gertrude Miller died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Larry Spearman, 60
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Larry Spearman, a laborer, died Feb. 25. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial is in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Maxie Wallace Sr., 89
Maxie Wallace Sr. of Richwood, a retired laborer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. and the wake is from 5-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

James Washington, 71
James Washington of Monroe, a shoe repairman, died Feb. 24. The funeral is noon Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruben Wiley, 60
TALLULAH — Ruben Wiley died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Frances Williams, 79
Frances Hampton Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is noon today at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Balsamo, Hazel M.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Jones, William G.: 2 p.m. today Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Smith, Lovie: 11 a.m. today, Alexander Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Valentine, Lawrence: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Wood, Dorothy: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

March 4, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JEROME ALLAN BLATE
Riverside Gordon Chapels - Aventura, FL.
Jerome Allan Blate, 93, of Bay Harbor Island, Florida died Feb ruary 20, 2005.
Jerome was born January 30, 1912 in Flushings, New York. He was the son of Maurice and Clara Blate. A former resident of Canton, Ohio, Jerome was active in the local community.
He was the president of Stark's Department Stores. Jerome was a past president of the Canton Jewish Center, the McKinley Avenue Temple, and former member of Temple Israel Synagogue.
In addition, he was a former president of both the Canton Retail Merchant's Board and the Canton Rotary Club. He was a former member of the Aultman Hospital Board of Trustees and one of the foun ders of Arrowhead Country Club.
Jerome was also instrumental in bringing Junior Achievement to the Canton area; as well as the first escalator to Stark County.
Jerome is preceded in death by his wife Rose Blate and his youngest son, Lawrence Erlanger Blate.
He is survived by his sons and their spouses: Ronald and Sandra of Monroe, Louisiana and Steven and Jeannette Blate of North Canton, Ohio; his six grandchildren: Michele Blate of North Canton, Michael and Jearune Blate of Jackson Township, Don and Beth Blate of Atlanta, Gregory and Catherine Blate of Canton, Richard Blate of Atlanta, and Kevin Blate of Atlanta; and his six great grandchildren: Danny, Brian, Jenna, Taylor, David and Sam.
Services were held at River side Gordon Memorial Chapel in Adventura, Florida on Febru ary 23, 2005.

ARLIN ROBERT CARR
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Arlin Robert Carr, age 80, of Monroe, LA, will be 2:30 PM Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the Chapel of Riser Fu neral Home with Rev. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Riser Fu neral Home Columbia, LA.
Mr. Arlin Robert Carr died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at his residence in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Carr was a retired employ ee of the City of Monroe and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Jaby Carr and the late Lemora (Dortch) Carr. He was also pre ceded in death by his wife Mrs. Earline Carr, a granddaughter Carrie Saepulvado and a broth er Verley Carr.
He is survived by his daugther, Juanita Carr of Houma, LA; daughter: Juanita Carr of Hou ma, LA; five daughter and soninlaws: Onita and Kenneth McMillon of Monroe, LA, Bonnie and Raul Torres of Houston, TX, Leonra and Charles Holder of Monroe, LA, Lemora and Kevin Elliott of Houma, LA, Patricia and Bruce Underwood of Mon roe, LA; three son and daugtherinlaws: Willie and Jo anne Carr of Monroe, LA, Wayne and Brenda Carr, Robert and Linda Carr of Monroe, LA; one sister: Juanita Flores of Houston, TX; two brothers: Er vin Carr of Kelly, LA, and Vaden Carr of Georgetownn, LA; twen tythree grandchildren and fif teen greatgrandchildren.

CHARLES PELZA COOK, SR.
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Services for Charles Pelza Cook, Sr., age 88, of Bonita, will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Golden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Massey officiating. Burial will be in Bo nita Cemetery under the direc tion of Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Mr. Cook passed away Thurs day, March 3, 2005 at the Morehouse General Hospital. He was a retired Texas Gas Company Employee.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Cook; daugh ter: Annette Gilley; granddaugh ter: Dennitia Rushing.
He is survived by three daugh ters: Edna Slack and husband Ray of Monroe, Becky Jones and husband Tommy of Oak Grove, Christy Johnson and husband Kenny of Rayville; son: Charles P. Cook, Jr. and wife Mickie of Bonita; three brothers, three sisters, eight grandchil dren, eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday at Goldens from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

DR. MARGARET STUNTZ COON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Services for Dr. Margaret Stuntz Coon, 87, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 5, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Ster lington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Paul McComack officiating. In terment will follow in Riverview Cemetery.
Dr. Coon died on March 3, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center.
Dr. Coon grew up as a daughter of a missionary in India. She was a graduate of Florida State College for Women and Tulane College of Medicine.
Dr. Coon was a medical pathologist with St. Francis Medical Center and E.A. Conway Memo rial Hospital from 1956 until her retirement in1987.
Dr. Coon was elected to Who's Who of American Wom en in 1961. She was a member of the DAR for many years, the Junior League of Monroe, the Northeast Louisiana Orchid So ciety, and the Ouachita Power Squadron.
Survivors include her husband, Fred A. Coon, Jr.; two sons, Fred A. Coon III and wife Harryette of Monroe, LA, and Clyde C. Coon of Houston, TX; brother, Homer C. Stuntz and wife Billie of Orange, TX; sister, Betty Allen and husband Dan of Tolland, CT; three grandchil dren, Charles C. Coon of Hous ton, TX; Angela Coon Wendell and husband David of Sequin, TX; and Fred A. Coon IV and wife Kristie of Jonesboro, AR; and great granddaughter, Victoria Wendell.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

MAXINE GRICE HARTZOG
Tennants Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Funeral services for Maxine Grice Hartzog, age 74, will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Forest Church of God in Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Jimmie Herring Officiating. Burial will follow at Red Wing Cemetery.
Maxine was born on July 26, 1930 in West Carroll Parish to C. B. andd Nannie Grice and died March 2, 2005 at Glen wood Medical Center following a long illness.
Maxine is survived by her two sons and duaghterinlaws: Douglas and Peggy Martin of Downsville, Jerry and Jean Hartzog of Monroe, daughter and soninlaw: Sandra and Ronnie Nugent of Calhoun; daughter: Rhonda Martin of West Monroe; grandchildren: Sgt. Travis Martin, Mike Nugent, Michele Martin Muscarella, Niki Nugent, Jason Hartzog, Josh Hartzog, Jamie Hartzog; four greatgrandchildren: brothers and sisterinlaws: Billie and Tommie Grice, James and Lola Grice; sister: Estelle Robertson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Harold Martin, Harley Grice, Richard Ullibarri, Mike Nugent, and Ja son Hartzog.
Special thanks to Dr. Mason at Glenwood Medical Center for the time and Compassion he extended to her in the last week, and the Glenwood Staff that cared for Her.
Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Church and Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time.

ADDIE NUEASE DUKE HORN
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Funeral services for Addie Nyease Duke Horn, 93, of Tyler, Texas are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Columbi a, Louisiana with the Reverend Shane Duke and the Reverend Don Smith officiating. Inter ment will follow in the Welcom Home Cemetery in Grayson un der the direction of Riser Funer al Home of Columbia.
Mrs. Horn deceased March 2, 2005 at Park Place Nursing Center in Tyler. Nyease was born June 1, 1911 in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana to the union of Samuel and Lena Lively Duke.
She lived all her life near her birthplace until moving to Tyler in 1998. She attended Louisian a Polytechnic Institute in 1929, taught in a oneroom school in Caldwell Parish, and married Clyde Horn in 1933.
Later Nyease graduated from Northeast Louisiana College while teaching in elementary classrooms. She retired after many years of service in the Caldwell Parish Schools.
Before moving to Tyler, she was an active member of the Columbia First Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Caldwell Retired Teachers Associated, Top of the Hill Senior Choir, and the Schepis Museum.
In Tyler she was a member of the Green Acres Baptist Church and a homebound member of the Lydia Class.
Mrs. Horn was preceded in death in by her parents, Samuel and Lena Duke: brothers: Carl and Curtis Duke; sisters: Avis Duke and Roberta Gregory; and her husband: Clyde Horn.
She is survived by her daugh ter and soninlaw: Joyce Lynn and Tom Arrington; two grand daughters: April Moore and husband, Mike, Carmen Scott and husband, Tony; six greatgrandchildren: Addie, Walker, and Jack Moore, Toni Lynn, Hayden and Cody Scott all of Tyler and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Pallbearers will be Binus Duke, Richard Brown, Tom Hutson, Jerry Duke, Clint Warner and Carl Duke.
Honorary pallbearers are Herbert Gathright, Wilbur Duke, Merrill McGuffee, Sam Duke, Doyce McGuffee, S. B. Harrelson, Jr., and Kenny Duke. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Riser Fu neral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Co lumbia and Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time at First Baptist Church, Columbia.

DR. C. PALMER JARRELL, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington, Rd, Monroe, LA.
Cecil Palmer Jarrell, Jr., retired dentist passes away on March 3, 2005.
Services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Father Gregg Riley and Father Andrew Powell officiating. Inter ment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direc tion of Mulhearn Funeral Home; Sterlington Rd.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on March 4, 2005, at Kilbourne Hall, Grace Episco pal Church.
Dr. Jarrell was born on Janu ary 8, 1936 in Monroe, LA. He was the son of Cecil Palmer Jarrell, Sr. and Mary Pearl McClanahan Jarrell. He married Beverly Bonebreak in Martinsburg, PA; on December 30, 1966.
He is survived by his wife and three children, Elizabeth Ann Breard and husband Chap; Kathryn Suzanne Williams and husband Kevin; and Cecil Palmer Jarrell III and wife Allison; five grandchildren, Brandon Breard, Blair Breard, Clay Williams, An drew Williams and Cecil Palmer IV (Drew) all of Monroe, LA. He is survived by one sister, Ann Jarrell of Shreveport, LA; and many nieces and nephews.
Dr. Jarrell attended Georgia Tucker Grammar School, Baylor School for Boys in Chattanoo ga, Tennessee and graduated from Neville High School. He attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J., University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, LA. He served in the Military Service as a Captain in the US Army Dental Corps. He was a mem ber of the Monroe Rotary Club, American Dental Association, Northeast Louisiana Dental As sociation and the Academy of General Dentistry.
He served as past Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Specialties at St. Francis Medical Center, Past President of the Louisiana Academy of General Dentistry and was a Fellow of the Acade my of General Dentistry.
He was the Past President and Paul Harris Fellow of the Mon roe Rotary Club, Past President of the Monroe Little Theater Board of Directors, and Past President of the Northeast Loui siana Arts Council.
Dr. Jarrell was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Louisiana Den tal Association in 1999, and the Mark Locantro Award from the Louisiana Academy of General Dentistry in 2000.
A lover of the theatre who per formed in numerous theatrical productions, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Strauss Theatre in 2001. Dr. Jarrell was a member of Grace Episcopal Church where he served as a member of the vestry.
The family is especially grateful to Caregiver, Patrick Barber, for his many years of dedication and care.
Pallbearers will be Barrie Barringer, Armand Breard, John Birdsong, Dr. White Graves, Carrick Inabnett, Dr. Howard John, Dr. Ralph King, and Dr. James Padgett.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Northeast Loui siana Dental Association.
Memorial may be given to Grace Episcopal Church or the Strauss Theater of Monroe.

GERTRUDE SLADE MILLER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Gertrude Slade Miller 84 of Marion will be held Friday March 4th , 2005 at First Baptist Church of Marion. Rev. Bubba Hoggatt will offici ate. Burial will follow at Roark Cemetery in Marion under the Direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.
Mrs. Miller was born March 2, 1921 in Truxno, LA and passed away March 2, 2005 in Farmer ville, LA. She retired in 1982 from the Union Parish School System as a school bus owner operator for 40 years.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, W. T. "Dick" Miller in 1990.LOIS MAXINE PETERS WOODS SIMPSON, EDGINGTON
Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. - Clinton, LA.
"I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
A Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with her precious father, March 3, 2005. A resident of West Monroe, a former resident of Zachary and a native of Pollock. She was 78.
Visiting will be at Friday at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until service at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Azalea Rest Cemetery.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and William Peters, husbands, Forrest D. Woods, Waverly, IL, John V. Simpson, Zachary, LA, and Robert Edgington, West Mon roe, LA, sisters, Glenda Joy Os borne, brothers, Cecil Artis Pe ters, Monroe, LA, Clifton Jarrell Peters, Monroe, LA, daugh terinlaw, Judy Ruth Simpson, Zachary, LA.
She is survived by three sons and two daughtersinlaws: Terry Lynn and Wanda Woods, Homer, LA; Ricky L. Simpson, Zachary, LA, and John L. "Red" and Cynthia Simpson, Zachary; grandchildren: Jay and Jennifer Simpson, Mobile, AL, Laura and Jeff Hebert, Baton Rouge, Tisha Amy, Zachary, LA, Sherri Simp son, Baker; great grandchildren: Ashlyn and Trey Simpson of Mobile, AL, Kaylan and Jack Hebert of Baton Rouge, Hunter and Hannah Amy of Zachary, LA, Jordan Simpson, Darion Davis, Jalen Bolden of Baker, Alex, AJ and Terri Lynn Woods of Fayette, NC, Johnny and James Riiso of El Reno, OK; sisters: Shirley and Max Swayze, Swartz, LA, Anita and Earl Cole, West Monroe, LA, Billy Ray and Billie Joe Peters, Jonesboro, LA, Donald and Pat Peters, Bridge City, TX, Delwyn and Edna Peters, Jonesboro, LA; aunt: Polly Henderson, Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Hebert, Jay Simpson, Dean Brumfield, Bobby Tidwell, Lamar Cole, and Bill Griffin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Morris Woods, Forest Woods, Earl Cole, and Max Swayze.
The Family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Oakwood Village, Zachary, Pa tient's Choice Hospice, West Monroe, and Hospice Care Ser vices of Louisiana in Zachary, LA.
Survivors include three sons: Jimmy Miller and wife Doris of Orange, TX; Dickey Miller and wife Adina of Marion, LA; and Mike Miller and wife Donna of Marion, LA; one brother Billy Slade and wife Karen of Tyler, TX; three grandsons Mark Miller of Marion, LA, Wade Miller and wife Tammy of Marion, LA; and Matt Miller and wife Wendy of Winnfield, LA; three great grandchildren Sydney Miller, Austin Miller and Abby Miller all of Marion, LA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Northeast Louisiana, P.O. Box 2471, Monroe, LA 71207.

LOIS MAXINE PETERS WOODS SIMPSON, EDGINGTON
Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. - Clinton, LA.
"I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
A Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with her precious father, March 3, 2005. A resident of West Monroe, a former resident of Zachary and a native of Pollock. She was 78.
Visiting will be at Friday at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until service at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Azalea Rest Cemetery.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and William Peters, husbands, Forrest D. Woods, Waverly, IL, John V. Simpson, Zachary, LA, and Robert Edgington, West Mon roe, LA, sisters, Glenda Joy Os borne, brothers, Cecil Artis Pe ters, Monroe, LA, Clifton Jarrell Peters, Monroe, LA, daugh terinlaw, Judy Ruth Simpson, Zachary, LA.
She is survived by three sons and two daughtersinlaws: Terry Lynn and Wanda Woods, Homer, LA; Ricky L. Simpson, Zachary, LA, and John L. "Red" and Cynthia Simpson, Zachary; grandchildren: Jay and Jennifer Simpson, Mobile, AL, Laura and Jeff Hebert, Baton Rouge, Tisha Amy, Zachary, LA, Sherri Simp son, Baker; great grandchildren: Ashlyn and Trey Simpson of Mobile, AL, Kaylan and Jack Hebert of Baton Rouge, Hunter and Hannah Amy of Zachary, LA, Jordan Simpson, Darion Davis, Jalen Bolden of Baker, Alex, AJ and Terri Lynn Woods of Fayette, NC, Johnny and James Riiso of El Reno, OK; sisters: Shirley and Max Swayze, Swartz, LA, Anita and Earl Cole, West Monroe, LA, Billy Ray and Billie Joe Peters, Jonesboro, LA, Donald and Pat Peters, Bridge City, TX, Delwyn and Edna Peters, Jonesboro, LA; aunt: Polly Henderson, Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Jeff Hebert, Jay Simpson, Dean Brumfield, Bobby Tidwell, Lamar Cole, and Bill Griffin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Morris Woods, Forest Woods, Earl Cole, and Max Swayze.
The Family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Oakwood Village, Zachary, Pa tient's Choice Hospice, West Monroe, and Hospice Care Ser vices of Louisiana in Zachary, LA.

MR. BRYAN AUBREY SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA.
The funeral services for Mr. Bryan Smith, 79, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 5, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. David Mayo officiat ing. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Ceme tery.
Mr. Smith was a former resi dent of Bastrop, LA where he also retired from the Interna tional Paper Company.
Mr. Smith is survived by his two daughters, Judy Malinda Howard of Farmerville, LA; Elizabeth Lee Jean Burns of Leesville, LA; one son, James Aubrey Smith of West Monroe, LA; one brother, Phil Smith of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Mabel Stone of Monroe, LA; and Atsy Emerson of Monroe, LA; three granddaughters and one great grandson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, March 4, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA.

Mae Austion, 99
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mae Austion, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Maria in Monticello. Burial is Mount Wade Cemetery in Monticello under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elzy Banks, 85
JONESBORO — Elzy Banks, a laborer, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Doty Road Church of God in Ferriday. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church.

Gladys Bishop, 71
Gladys Bishop, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Reginald Brown Sr., 48
BATON ROUGE — Reginald Brown Sr., president of Gulf South Credit, formerly of Gilbert, died Monday. Services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Plainview Church of Christ Holiness in Baton Rouge. Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today at the church. Crain & Sons Funeral Home, Franklinton, is in charge of arrangements.

Blanchard Chevallier, 82
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Blanchard Bowman Chevallier, a store manager, died Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena. Burial will be in Belah Cemetery in Trout.

Michael Counts, 49
WATERPROOF — Michael "Cooney" Counts, a musician and Tensas Parish Sheriff's Department commissioner, died Wednesday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial will follow at Start Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Elliot Eurline Crawford, 91
BATON ROUGE — Elliot Eurline Warrington Crawford died Wednesday. Graveside service is 4:30 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Driggers, infant
WINNSBORO — The infant son of Jessica and Shawn Driggers died Wednesday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Harris Cemetery, Winnsboro. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Maxine Hartzog, 74
CALHOUN — Maxine Hartzog, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral service is 3 p.m. Saturday at Forest Corner Church of God in Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery in Goodwill under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the church.

Mignon Hollinquest, 82
BONITA — Mignon Hollinquest, a retired school bus driver, died Feb. 24. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bennie J. Jones, infant
RAYVILLE — Bennie Jamal Jones died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery.

Lena Belle Kennedy, 82
Lena Belle Kennedy, a retired cook, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Edward Ledet Jr., 67
Edward Joseph Ledet Jr., a linen service salesman of West Monroe, died Monday. Funeral services were held Thursday at Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe. Burial was in Luna Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Lucille H. Lee, 86
TALLULAH — Lucille Hadwin Lee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel in Tallulah. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

LeRoy Lewis, 62
COLUMBIA — LeRoy Lewis, a maintenance technician, died Feb. 26. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Debra Ann Marshall, 43
Debra Ann Marshall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 24. The funeral is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 1-6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wynona F. F. Norman, 82
PRAIRIEVILLE — Wynona Fay Fortson Norman, formerly of Houma, died Wednesday. A memorial service is at 4 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Prairieville. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, is in charge of arrangements.

Henry Ella Page, 69
Henry Ella Page of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 26. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Powell Street City Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is from 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Sims Quinn, 80
BASTROP — Mary Sims Quinn, a homemaker, died Thursday. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Lavelle Rogers, 62
Lavelle Rogers of Monroe, a supervisor at a canning company, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tangi L. Scheanette, 29
RAYVILLE — Tangi Lezanne Scheanette, a cook, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eyon Karmaine Speck, 24
CHATHAM — Eyon Karmaine Speck, a collision and repair technician, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Chatham-Jasper School, Chatham. Burial is in Mount Mariah Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Nina K. Jones Stewart, 92
DODSON — Nina K. Jones Stewart, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is in Cypress Creek Cemetery.

Janet Taylor, 65
Janet Taylor of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lisa H. W. Taylor, 39
MER ROUGE — Sgt. Lisa Harrison Williams Taylor, U.S. Army, died Feb. 22. The funeral is at noon Saturday at the Morehouse District Missionary Education Association building. Burial is in Little Dee Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Loche's Mortuary, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Church of God In Christ, Bastrop.

Bertha Treadway-Hubert, 50
Bertha Estella Treadway-Hubert of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 25. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

T.R. Wilson, 76
LISBON — T.R. Wilson, a logger, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church, Lisbon. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Albritton, William Arthur: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Bender, Aline W.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Hickman, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Horn, Nyease Duke: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Columbia.
Madison, Ophelia "Polly": 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah.
McSwain, Ras T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Welcome Home Church of God, West Monroe.
Spearman, Larry: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Wallace Sr., Maxie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.

March 5, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WILLIAM ARTHUR ALBRITTON
Kilpartrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Passed away at the age of 92 on March 1, 2005 in New Iberia, LA where he had resided in the New Iberia Manor North Nursing Home since October 29, 2003.
He was loved for his bright smile, hand shakes and singing Amazing Grace. He will be sadly missed.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA, is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, Mar ch 4, 2005. Rev. Woodrow Hudson will officiate the memo rial services held in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2005 with interment to follow at the Liber ty Hill Baptist Church cemetery, where he was a faithful member all the days of his life.
Arthur, as he was known to all, was born on August 17, 1912 in Rocky Branch, LA.
He is survived by his daughter, Joyce A Harrison and husband Huey F Segura, Jr. of Lafayette, LA, two GrandDaughters, Lori H. and her husband Craig Duhon of New Iberia, LA, and Lisa Harrison and Fiance', Lucas Johnson of Lafayette, LA; three GreatGrandDaughters, Lauren, eleven, Kristin, six and Amanda Duhon, three, of New Iberia, LA. Arthur is also sur vived by two sisters, Lettie Fellows of Houston, TX, and Leror Iles of Denton, TX, and three sistersinlaw, Ida Belle Albritton and Ruth Albritton of Farmerville, and Ruby Albritton of Amarillo, TX, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in death by his infant son, William; wife, Tiny McQuillin Albritton; par ents, Joseph William Albritton and Leror O'Neal Albritton; four brothers, Cecil, Henry, and Marvin of Farmerville, LA, and David Albritton of Amarillo, TX; and one sister, Myrtis Smith.
Pallbearers are Ricky Albritton, nephew, of Farmer ville, LA, Paul Albritton, nephew, of Amarillo, TX, Everette Ray Smith, nephew, of Farmerville, LA, and sonsinlaw, Craig Duhon of New Iberia, LA, and Lucas Johnson of Lafayette, LA, and Zane Hicks of Farmerville, LA. Arthur is happy now. He's with Tinythe love of his life!!!!

REV. LESTER CHARLES BOUNDS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Rev. Lester Charles Bounds, 70, of West Monroe, La. will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 6, 2005 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Woody Rimes . Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Mon roe, La. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.
Rev. Bounds was born Octo ber 20, 1934 in Eva, La. and passed away March 3, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Rev. Bounds was a retired postmaster and minister. He served as a paratrooper in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Survivors include son and daughterinlaw: David and Melissa of West Monroe; grand sons: Zachary and Tyler Bounds of West Monroe; grand daughter: Krystal and husband Jay McCormick of West Mon roe; brothers: Rev. Mickey Bounds and wife Brenda of Rocky Branch; Billy Ray Bounds and wife Melba of Bat on Rouge, La; James Herman Bounds of West Monroe; Kenneth Bounds of Wiggins, MS.
Pallbearers will be Kelvin Bounds, Justin Bounds, Derek Bounds, Darrin Bounds ,Randy Bush and Jay McCormick.
Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MR. JOE LEE BROWN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Joe Lee Brown of Calhoun, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday March 6, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Patrick Petrus officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.
Mr. Brown died on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Brown was born in West Monroe, LA, on August 5, 1933 to John W. and Ruth Brown. He was a member of the Ironwork ers Local Union # 710
Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown of Calhoun, LA; John Byrd (Jay) Brown and his wife, Judy of San Antonio, TX; Daughters, Donna Kay Petrus and husband Wayne of West Monroe and Nancy Jo Petterson and husband Kirk of Calhoun, LA; Sister, Mrs. Dixie Stout of Monroe, LA; grandchil dren, Lindsey, Katie, Megan, Andrew, Mallory and Rami; great granddaughter, Piper and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Hank Hamilton, Tim Brown, Danny Edwards, Ed Green, Guy Stout and Todd Byrd.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Titus, Charles Staples, R. B. (Snuffy) Pickering, O. L. (Rat) Townsend, Richard Norman and Harper McKay
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Satur day at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
The family would like to ex tend special thanks to the Over ton Brooks VA Medical Center, especially Michelle Phelan, for their care over the last ten years.

ARLIN ROBERT CARR
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Arlin Robert Carr, age 80, of Monroe, LA, will be 2:30 PM Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the Chapel of Riser Fu neral Home with Rev. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Riser Fu neral Home Columbia, LA.
Mr. Arlin Robert Carr died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at his residence in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Carr was a retired employ ee of the City of Monroe and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Jaby Carr and the late Lemora (Dortch) Carr. He was also pre ceded in death by his wife Mrs. Earline Carr, a granddaughter Carrie Saepulvado and a broth er Verley Carr.
He is survived by 6 daughters and 3 sons; his daugther, Juanita Carr of Houma, LA; five daughter and soninlaws: Onita and Kenneth McMillon of Monroe, LA, Bonnie and Raul Torres of Houston, TX, Leonra and Charles Holder of Monroe, LA, Lemora and Kevin Elliott of Houma, LA, Patricia and Bruce Underwood of Monroe, LA; three sons and daugtherinlaws: Willie and Joanne Carr of Monroe, LA, Wayne and Brenda Carr, Robert and Linda Carr of Monroe, LA; one sister: Juanita Flores of Houston, TX; two brothers: Ervin Carr of Kelly, LA, and Vaden Carr of Georgetownn, LA; twentythree grandchildren and fifteen greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Robbie Carr, Jessie Saepulvado, Terry Saepulvado, Gerald Saepulvado, Jeffrey Haddox, and Eric Carr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Carr, Caleb McMillon, and Hunter Carr.
Visitation will be at Riser Fu neral Home on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 9:00 AM until time of service.

MRS. LEONE LANKFORD GREENE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Leone Lankford Greene, 87, will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington, Rd, with Dr. David Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Roark Cemetery, Mari on, LA. Mrs. Greene was born Novem ber 8, 1917, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her parents, now deceased, were King D. Lankford, Sr. and Clara Cox Lankford of Union Parish. Very early she moved with her par ents to Haile, Louisiana.
She is a resident of Monroe (since 1976) and a member of the Baptist Faith. Her formal education includes degrees from Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana State University, and the University of North Carolina.
Mrs. Greene, a retired teacher, taught first in Marion, Louisiana, then in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Her final teaching ex perience was in University High School (LSU). She also worked for the Louisiana State Health Department as a health educa tor. She was active in profes sional education and health cir cles and organizations.
Her survivors are her husband of more than 55 years, John D. Greene; brother, K.D. Lankford, Jr., of Shreveport, LA; niece, Carol Wedeberg and husband Jim, of Shreveport, LA; neph ews, David Jay Lankford and wife Barbara of Baton Rouge, LA; and three great nephews, David Neal Wedeberg and wife Allison of Dallas, TX; Andrew and Bradley Wedeberg of Shreveport, LA; and greatgreat niece, Lucy Catherine Wedeberg.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Wedeberg, David Neal Wedeberg, Jim Wedeberg, Scott Greene Jones, Bob Lane, and Randy Greene. The family requests that me morials be made to the charity of their choice.

MRS. LENA BELLE KENNEDY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home

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West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Belle Kennedy, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 6, 2005 at Kil patrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Skip Dean and Rev. Tommy Frost. Interment servic es will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Fu neral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Kennedy was born Au gust 22, 1922 in Bastrop, LA, and passed away March 3, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Kennedy loved square dancing, sewing and gardening. She loved cooking for her fami ly. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nell Ann Hattaway, her parents and five sisters. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her husband of over 63 years, D.M. Kennedy, Sr. of West Monroe, LA; son: D.M. Kennedy, Jr. and fiancé Pam Guillory of Monroe, LA; soninlaw: Robert Hattaway of West Monroe, LA; grandchil dren: Melissa Hattaway Eads and husband James of West Monroe, LA, Kevin Ryan Kennedy and wife Rachele of West Monroe, LA; greatgrand children: Rachel Eads, Kaitlyn Eads, Daniel Kennedy and Michael Kennedy; brothers: Ed Worley of Tylertown, Ms. and Robert Worley of Temple, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Worley, Troy Kennedy, Jr., Richard Biggers, Sam Kennedy, Jr., Cliford Kennedy, Jr. and Charles Cavin. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and 1:00 PM until service time Sun day at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

LUCAS PHILIP LISOTTA
Riemann Funeral Home - Gulfport, MS.
Mr. Lisotta was born February 25, 1936, to Mica Zagone Lisotta and Philip Lisotta. He passed away on March 3, 2005, at Memorial Hospital in Gulf port.
Mr. Lisotta was a graduate of Louisiana State University. He taught speech and drama at Mississippi Gulf Coast Commu nity College at Perkinston, MS, before coming to teach at Jef ferson Davis Campus on the Coast in 1965.
In l980, medical conditions caused him to retire. Mr. Lisotta was Jefferson Davis Instructor of the Year in 1981. He was a devout Catholic and member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport where he served as extraordinary minis ter. Mr. Lisotta was a past Grand Knight and a fourth degree Knight with St. John's Knights of Columbus in Gulfport. He was Knight of the Month many times and as recently as Janu ary 2005.
He worked faithfully with bingo and catering for the Knights, and also worked many Cursillo weekends at Dedeaux.
Mr. Lisotta was preceded in death by his parents, his broth erinlaw, T. Patrick Hays, Sr.; and his nephew, Philip Charles Hays. Survivors include his sister, Rosina Hays; nieces, Mickey Bennett and her husband, Al, and Susan Hays; nephews, Frank Hays and T. Patrick Hays, Jr.; greatnieces, Heather Shamblin, Amanda Hays, Danielle Hays, and Hayley Hays; greatnephews, Beaux Hays and Tommy Hays; uncle, Tony Lasuzzo; a very special cousin, Mary Jo Gonzales; and numer ous other cousins. Our uncle was a great and gentle man who will be loved and missed by many.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM tonight, Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Riemann Fu neral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport, with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 PM.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 6, 2005 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport. Burial will follow.
An online guest book may be signed and viewed via www.riemannfuneralhomes.com.
The family wishes to offer many thanks to the Coast com munity for the kindness shown to him after his disability, and to the ICU staff at Memorial Hospital for taking such special care of our uncle.
We also want to let his many friends here on the coast know that we certainly appreciate the kindnesses shown to our family during our stay here.

MRS. MARIE MIDDLETON
BrownHolley Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Services for Mrs. Marie Middleton, age 86, of Monroe formally of Rayville, LA, will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the Eastside Baptist Church in Rayville with Rev. Joe Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in the Masonic Cem etery in Rayville under the di rection of BrownHolly Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Marie Middleton was born on October 26, 1918 in Farmerville, LA, and passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Mrs. Middleton wa a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. She was pre ceded in death by her husband of fiftynine years, Carl Middleton.
Survivors include her daugh ters: Mellie Lee Reynolds of Monroe, and Ann Middleton of Haughton, LA; granddaughters: Ann Marie Bartley and husband, Anthony of Monroe, Christine Sealy and husband, Michael of New Orleans; grandson: Tim Ekblad of Bend, OR, and Carl Ekblad and wife, Heather of Jefferson, LA.
Visitation will be at 1:30 PM until service time Saturday at Eastside Baptist Church.

MR. JAMES "JACK" H. RICHEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. James "Jack" H. Richey, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 6, 2005 at McClendon Baptist Church, with Rev. Rick Crandall and Rev. Arnold Lee Norsworthy of ficiating. Interment will be at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Richey was born in Lasalle Parish, July 14, 1922 to parents Alexander Richey and Isabell Cockerham Richey. He passed away on March 3, 2005 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Jack served his country during World War II, then continued his education at LSU in Baton Rou ge, LA.
He retired after 33 years of service as a construction engi neer with the Louisiana State Department of Highway Trans portation and Development and was the engineer in the con struction of I20 East and West of Monroe, including the bridge and overpasses. Jack was an ordained deacon and has always been faithful to his church and his church fami ly. He was a member of Fred Autrey's Sunday School Class at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Beverly Ann Driskill; and six of his ten siblings, Alexander Richey Jr., Jerry Richey, C.C. Richey, Rita Maxey, Jackie Richey, and Marilyn Richey.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years; Marjorie Richey of West Monroe, LA; his son: Michael Richey and wife Karen and grandchildren Alexis and John; his son: Mark Richey, and grandchildren Sarah and Tori; and grandson: Chad Driskill and greatgranddaughter Beverly, all of Jacksonville, FL; his granddaughter and caregiver, Paige Cruz and husband Andy, and great grandchildren Courtney and Jacob Brown of West Monroe, LA. His surving siblings are Merle Biggs of Al exandria, LA; Beth Brewer of Houston, TX; Pat Bruce of Sweeney, TX; and Bill Richey and wife Lillie of Houston, TX; also a host of inlaws, nieces and nephews. The pallbearers will be members of his Sunday School class.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 5, 2005 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

HAZEL BERGIN SMITH
Modesto, CA. - Mar. 22, 1913 Mar. 2, 2005
Hazel B. Smith, 91, died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Smith was born, as Hazel Bergin in Odem, Texas and has lived at the Samaritan Village in Hughson for the last 2 1/2 years. She was married to W. C. "Dick" Smith and lived most of her life in West Monroe, Louisi ana. After raising two sons, she worked full time as an account ant until she retired at 84 years of age.
She was a very early adopter of computers in her work place. As a young woman she was an avid tennis and basketball player and was very active in bowl ing. She was a coach for 6th and 7th grade softball and bas ketball; and she was active in swimming and was a life guard and water safety instuctor.
She had always been an excellent seamstress and was wonderful with her knitting. In her later years, she continued these hobbies and also learned and became very proficient at the dying art of tatting. She continued her compulsive use of computers; and often, she researched her needs and interest on the internet and then of ten ordered items from internet merchants.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Wm. Richard Smith, his wife Judy and their children Kristi McCall, Mike Hill, Stephanie Haenel and Rick Smith; her daughterinlaw: Mrs. Rae Lynn Smith and her children Carey, Susan, and Terry, and Terry's daughter Sydney; her two sis ters, Imogene Booth and June Browning.
There will be a memorial re membrance for Hazel at the Sa maritan Village Chapel at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2005. This will be immediately follow ed by a celebration of her life with her friends and family at Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road in Hughson.Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice at 601 McHenry Ave, Modesto 95350.

MR. JOHNNY WELLS WADE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe
Memorial service for Mr. Johnny Wells Wade, 61, of West Monroe will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, March 5, 2005, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Pastor Michael O'Neal officiating.
Mr. Wade died on March 3, 2005, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Wade retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force in 1983 with 20 years of service. He was a Vietnam veteran serv ing with the EOD or Explosive Ordinance Disposal.
After retiring from the Air Force his work continued in the same field taking him abroad clearing land mines from war torn countries such as Agerbajan, Honduras, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and most re cently Mozambique.
Mr. Wade was a great man, who was loved by so many all around the world.
Survivors include his wife, Nell Wade of West Monroe, LA; chil dren, Johnette Wade, Bryan Rachal, Rachel Rachal all of Dallas, TX; Datra Rachal, Steve Wade, and Roman Rachal all of Monroe, LA; brother, Charles Wade, mother, Margaret Osborn both of Dallas, TX; and grandchildren, Haley, Noah, Marcus, Logan, Jacob, Caleb, and Baby Neele.
Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Family Church, 320 Laird St. West Monroe.

Marvin J. Barnette Jr., 46
Marvin Jack Barnette Jr. of West Monroe, a maintenance worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marjorie Benson, 67
Marjorie Benson of Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys Faye Bishop, 71
Gladys Faye Bishop of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Anasis Forte' Boney, 28
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Anasis Forte' Boney, an automobile assembly drill operator, died Feb. 25. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Joe Lee Brown, 71
CALHOUN — Joe Lee Brown, an ironworker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Amaryllis Rae Chunn, 66
BASTROP — Amaryllis Rae Chunn, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Pelza Cook Sr., 88
BONITA — Charles Pelza Cook Sr., retired from Texas Gas Co., died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Bonita Cemetery.

Dr. Margaret S. Coon, 87
Dr. Margaret Stuntz Coon of Monroe, a retired pathologist, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery.

Ira Cotton, 83
SICILY ISLAND — Ira Cotton, a retired dietitian, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Bobby Glyn Dodson, 68
JONESBORO — Bobby Glyn Dodson, a carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Jeffery Gandy, 45
MONTEREY — Jeffery Gandy, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Leone L. Greene, 87
Leone Lankford Greene of Monroe, a retired teacher and health educator with the Louisiana Department of Health, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Roark Cemetery, Marion.

Osha James Hamilton, 83
Osha James Hamilton of West Monroe, a barber, died Thursday. The funeral is at noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Carl Hicks, 54
TALLULAH — Carl Hicks, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Dr. C. Palmer Jarrell Jr., 69
Dr. C. Palmer Jarrell Jr. of Monroe, a retired dentist, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mirandus A. Jones, 37
Mirandus A. Jones of Monroe, a store manager, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Zeigler Cemetery, Eros.

Ras T. McSwain, 69
Ras T. McSwain of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Welcome Home Church of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marie Middleton, 86
Marie Middleton of Monroe, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Marvine Lewis Moore, 93
WISNER — Marvine Lewis Moore, retired self-employed dry goods operator, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Wisner United Methodist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William H. Pogue Sr., 81
William Henry Pogue Sr. of Monroe, former owner and operator of Pogue Manufacturing, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Tangi L. Scheanette, 29
RAYVILLE — Tangi Lezanne Scheanette, a cook, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Earline A. Silmon, 85
SPENCER — Earline Albritton Silmon, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bryan A. Smith, 79
Bryan Aubrey Smith of Monroe, formerly of Bastrop, retired from International Paper Company, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mavis Roberts Smith, 74
OLLA — Mavis Roberts Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Tidwell Cemetery, near Kelly.

Lee Ann Sproles, 33
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Lee Ann Sproles, formerly of Vidalia, a nurse, died Feb. 28. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Johnny Wells Wade, 61
Johnny Wells Wade of West Monroe, a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, died Thursday. Memorial service is 5 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 4:30 p.m. today until service.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Albritton, William Arthur: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Austion, Mae: 1 p.m. today, Mount Maria, Monticello.
Banks, Elzy: 3 p.m. today, Doty Road Church of God, Ferriday.
Brown Sr., Reginald: 11 a.m. today, Plainview Church of Christ Holiness, Baton Rouge.
Counts, Michael "Cooney": 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Hartzog, Maxine: 3 p.m. today, Forest Corner Church of God, Oak Grove.
Hickman, Robert: 11 a.m. today, Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Hollinquest, Mignon: 2 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita.
Horn, Nyease Duke: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Columbia.
Kennedy, Lena Belle: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Lee, Lucille H.: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.
Lewis, LeRoy: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Madison, Ophelia "Polly": 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Marshall, Debra Ann: 3 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Norman, Wynona Fay Fortson: 4 p.m. today, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Prairieville.
Page, Henry Ella: 11 a.m. today, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Quinn, Mary Sims: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Spearman, Larry: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Speck, Eyon Karmaine: 1 p.m. today, Chatham-Jasper School, Chatham.
Taylor, Sgt. Lisa Harrison Williams: noon today, Morehouse District Missionary Education Association building.
Treadway-Hubert, Bertha Estella: 11 a.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wallace Sr., Maxie: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.
Wilson, T.R.: 2 p.m. today, Providence Baptist Church, Lisbon.

March 6, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Marvin Jack Barnett Jr., 46
Marvin Jack Barnett Jr. of West Monroe, a rental clerk, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Lester C. Bounds, 70
The Rev. Lester Charles Bounds of West Monroe, a retired postmaster and retired pastor, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to services today at the church.

Amaryllis Rae Chunn, 66
BASTROP — Amaryllis Rae Chunn, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to services today at the church.

Darius Coleman, 37
COVINGTON — Darius Coleman, a medical student, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Monday at the Richardson-Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Garden, Winnsboro.

Harold Flanagan, 79
CHATHAM — Harold Flanagan, a forester, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Chatham Baptist Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery near Eros, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. today at the church.

Jeffery L. Gandy, 45
MONTEREY — Jeffery L. Gandy, a service technician, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Osha J. Hamilton, 83
Osha James Hamilton of West Monroe, a barber, died Thursday. The funeral is noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at the Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe, and 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Carolyn R. Joe, 66
Carolyn R. Joe of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mirandus D. Jones, 39
Mirandus D. Jones of Monroe, a store manager, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Zeigler Cemetery, Eros. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lena Belle Kennedy, 82
Lena Belle Kennedy of West Monroe, a retired cook, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to services today at the funeral home.

Michael Lacey, 46
Michael Lacey of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

William Henry Pogue Sr., 79
William Henry Pogue Sr. of Monroe, former owner and operator of Pogue Manufacturing Co., died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James 'Jack' Richey, 82
James "Jack" Richey of West Monroe, a retired civil engineer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church. Burial will be at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to services today at the church.

Malgene Sanders, 69
GREEN FOREST, Ark. — Malgene Sanders, formerly of Tallulah, a retired deputy sheriff, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Earlene Verna Silmon, 85
SPENCER — Earlene Verna Albritton Silmon, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at the Farrar Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Farmerville. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mildred Howard Steen, 83
OLLA — Mildred Howard Steen, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at the Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to services Monday at the funeral home.

Janet Taylor, 65
Janet Taylor of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Cecilia, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Williamson, 69
GIRARD — James Williamson, a retired lieutenant colonel, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bishop, Gladys Faye: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Boney, Anasis Forte': 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Brown, Joe Lee: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Coon, Dr. Margaret Stuntz: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Cotton, Ira: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Dodson, Bobby Glyn: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Scheanette, Tangi Lezanne: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Smith, Mavis Roberts: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla.
Spearman, Larry: 2 p.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Sproles, Lee Ann: 10 a.m. Monday, Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia.

March 7, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. HELEN DAHL HAMILTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Memorial services for Mrs. Helen Dahl Hamilton, age 93, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Stafford offi ciating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Hamilton died on March 5, 2005 at the Oaks Nursing Home in Monroe, LA. She en joyed gardening and being out doors. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hamilton.
Survivors include her daugh ter, Karen Hamilton; brother and sisterinlaw, Eddie and Joan Hamilton; and a nephew, Pat Patrick and his wife, Barbara.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Tuesday at First United Methodist Church Loop Road Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Loop Road.

Cecil E. Aycock Sr., 88
OLLA — Cecil Ernest Aycock Sr., a World War II veteran, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Olla. Burial will be follow in Beech Creek Cemetery, west of Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until service time at the church.

Odeser A. Bearden, 82
DOWNSVILLE — Odeser "Dess" Acree Bearden, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Burial is in Mount Ararat Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Marjorie P. Benson, 67
Marjorie Pierpoint Benson of Monroe, a marriage and family counselor, died Thursday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Denver, Colo. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time. Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.

John H. Eubanks, 90
BASTROP — John H. Eubanks, a retired chemist for International Paper Co., died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Mildred B. Green, 87
EL DORADO, Ark. — Mildred Bridges Green Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel, Magnolia, Ark. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Robert E. 'Bob' Hunter, 72
BASTROP — Robert E. "Bob" Hunter, a retired Bastrop Police Department captain, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is in McGaha Memorial Cemetery, Goodwill. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie M. Monroe, 88
VIDALIA — Willie Mae Monroe, formerly of El Dorado, Ark., died Saturday. The funeral is at noon Tuesday at the Corner Stone Church, Vidalia. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church.

Virginia R. Raymond, 68
BASTROP — Virginia Ruth Raymond Barrow, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi. Burial is in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Malgene Sanders, 69
GREEN FOREST, Ark. — Malgene Sanders, formerly of Tallulah, a retired deputy sheriff, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Cory Wayne Smith, 26
STERLINGTON — Cory Wayne Smith, a Port City Glass employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Garland Stansbury Jr., 74
RAYVILLE — Garland L. "Bud" Stansbury Jr., an oil field floor hand, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today.

Julia Trichell, 69
Julia Trichell, the executive director for the Monroe and West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Bobby White, 44
TALLULAH — Bobby White died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ruben Wiley, 60
TALLULAH — Ruben Wiley, a brick layer, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is is today at the funeral home.

Robie T. Zeigler, 93
FERRIDAY — Robie Tiffee Zeigler died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. today in the church.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bishop, Gladys Faye: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Barnett Marvin Jack Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Coleman, Darius: 3 p.m. today, Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Dodson, Bobby Glyn: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Flanagan, Harold: 1 p.m. today, Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham.
Hamilton, Osha James: Noon Tuesday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jones, Mirandus D.: 1 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pogue, William Henry Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Silmon, Earlene Verna Albritton: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Sproles, Lee Ann: 10 a.m. today, Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Steen, Mildred Howard: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

March 8, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ODESER "DESS" ACREE BEARDEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Odeser Bearden, 82, of Downsville, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Revs. Frank Shields and Floyd Pate will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Mrs. Bearden passed away Saturday March 5, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Bearden is a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. She was an avid quilter, loved to fish, devoted to her vegetable garden and loved her flower garden. She loved her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by a son Johnny William Bearden, a brother Cecil Acree and a son-in-law Joseph Stein.
Mrs. Bearden is survived by husband of 61 years Oscar O. Bearden of Downsville, LA; children Annie N. Stein of Downsville, LA, Joyce Hughes of Bastrop, LA and Oscar Bearden, Jr. of Downsville, LA; brothers James Acree of Point, LA, Glen Acree of Wilhite, LA and Fred Acree of Longview, TX; sisters Margie Littleton of Downsville, LA, Ann Whitehead of West Monroe, LA and Beatrice Thornton of Minden, LA; six grandchildren; three step grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Joyce Hughes, Annie N. Stein, Jarrod Bearden, Jamie Bearden, Greg Watkins, Chris Bearden and Patrick Slayter. Honorary Pallbearer Rose Furlough.
Family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Tuesday March 8, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Archie, Dr. Harter, Dr. Gammage, Dr. Ron Hammett, Specialty Hospital SFMC, D'Arbonne Ambulance, United Home Health, and special caretaker Rose Furlough.

MRS. GIVA E. COFIELD
West Monroe, LA. - Graveside services for Mrs. Giva E. Cofield, 92, of West Monroe, LA, will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Clark Springs Cemetery, West Monroe, La. with Rev. William Edwards officiating ,under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Cofield was born May 13, 1912 in Center Ridge, AR., and passed away March 6, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Cofield was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Edward Cofield Sr. and a son, Buford Cofield Jr. and wife Selma. Survivors are two children: Sue Davis and husband Robert of West Monroe, Vaughn Cofield and wife May of Henderson, TN; brother: Ira Prince; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Dr. Clyde Elliott, the nurses and staff on sixth floor at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

CORY WAYNE SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana.
Funeral Services for Cory Wayne Smith, 26, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday March 9, 2005, at Sterlington Assembly of God in Sterlington, LA., with Rev. R. L. Dison officiating. Interment will follow at Ouachita City Cemetery near Sterlington, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Cory was born February 2, 1979, in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Sterlington, LA.
Cory graduated from Sterlington High School and was currently employed with Port City Glass. He was preceded in death by Father, Randel Dwaine Smith, Grandmother Beatrice Smith and beloved dog "Joe".
He is survived by his mother: Nita Faye Smith of Sterlington, LA; sisters: Melissa Smith Costin and husband, Troy of Rayville, LA, Christina Smith Deiter and husband, Jerry of Monroe, LA; brother: Richie Smith of Sterlington, LA; grandfather: Vernon E. Smith of Monroe, LA; grandmother: Allie West of Rayville, LA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dusty Hubanks, Tony Hemphill, Jerry Kenly, Damion Darlin, Adam Williams, and Doug Underwood. Honorary pallbearer will be Gerard Roberson.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday at Sterlington Assembly of God in Sterlington.

MRS. JULIA BETH SMITH TRICHELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Beth Smith Trichell, 69, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the worship center at First Baptist church of West Monroe,with Dr.David Uth and Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Interment servicewill follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Trichell was born April 2, 1935 in Rocky Branch, LA and passed away March 6, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Trichell graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a B.S. in Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration.
Mrs. Trichell was committed to developing tourism at local and state levels, and she will be remembered for her love and dedication to Ouachita Parish.
She served as Executive Director of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau for more than 17 years and promoted the needs of our community through her service as Vice Chairman of the Louisiana Tourism Promotion District, as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism, as Chairman of the White House Conference on Travel and Tourism for North Louisiana, as President of the Louisiana Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau, and as a Board Member of the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, the Louisiana Ancient Mounds Commission, and the Ouachita Economic Development Corporation. She also served as Beautification Coordinator for the City of Monroe.
In addition to tourism, Mrs. Trichell devoted her time, energy, and talent to numerous volunteer organizations.
She served as President of the Monroe Garden Study League, President of the Friends of the Monroe Civic Center Theatre, President of the Monroe Garden Club, President of the Strauss Theatre Board of Directors, President of the Quota Club of Monroe, and Governor of the 21st District Quota International.
Mrs. Trichell was a member of the West Monroe Rotary Club and was also a Board Member of the Northeast Louisiana Restaurant Association and the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council.
Mrs. Trichell is survived by her husband: Harold Trichell; four nephews: Roger Parrott, Ben Parrott and wife Linda, James "PeeWee" Parrott and wife Darla, and Richard "Dickie" Smith and wife Terry; and her niece: Susan Edwards and husband Bruce. Pallbearers will be Ben Parrott, Neil Parrott, James "PeeWee" Parrott, Jamie Parrott, Rodney Kane, Cary Shaw, Bruce Edwards, and Richard "Dickie" Smith. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe and from noon Wednesday until time of service at the church.

In Memory of O'Sha and His Garden
O'Sha Hamilton Community Oasis Award Winner (February 2000) Owns four walking sticks.

"I keep losing them," he says. "But since I've got four, there's always one around to get me where I'm going".
O'Sha grabs one wooden, well-used stick and hikes himself out of his chair facing the road, where he likes to wave a hello to passing motorists. His steps small and careful head out to his pride and joy: his garden.
"I've been gardening oh, for a long time," he says with a grimace as he adjusts his dark-tinted shades to block out the unusually bright February sun. "I use to do it for my daddy. I worked hard and long, and he never did nothin with it. Nothin'!"
O'Sha waves one arm while the other taps the waling stick into the soft earth. He's smiling, but it's obvious the injustice is still clear in his mind.
'Then, when folks came up and said what a nice garden we had, my daddy took all the credit. That made me so mad. I said to myself, 'When I get grown, I'll have a garden all myself. I won't let nobody touch it it'll be mine and people will know it's mine.'
O'Sha takes a long look at the rows of mustards, turnips and collards green at 101 Richardson Drive in West Monroe, LA. O'Sha knows his garden, and residents who drive on New Natchitoches know his garden, too. They stop often to buy fresh greens and they are always welcome. O'Sha likes chatting - but there are a few things they must remember: No one enters the garden but O'Sha. No one cuts the crop but O'Sha. No one weeds or plants or sows the garden but O'Sha. Remember, this is O'Sha's garden.
"I can't stoop no more," O'Sha says. "But people - they don't know how to pick it. They come in here and pick off the top (of the greens). Can you imagine? They just pick off the top and that don't do no good. Just ruins everything. So I don't let nobody pick nothin' - I just do it myself and it gets done right that way. I sell it 50 cents a bunch. That's a good deal, you know," O'Sha says with a huge grin as he gently pokes his finger in my arm. I have this garden year-round.
O'Sha surveys his mustards, collards and green onions again, and you can see the satisfaction on his face.
"I tell you - the day I can't do this garden no more, you might as well put on your funeral clothes, 'cause I'm gonna die!" His face lights up as he laughs. 'It's true! Without my garden, well ..... It gives me something to do, you know? I've always worked, and I'm so thankful the good Lord lets me keep on doing it."
O'Sha goes back to his chair again. A passing truck's horn sounds and O'Sha waves. So do the greens their stalks impossibly high, like a strange-looking upside down umbrella searching for rain.
Mr. O'Sha James Hamilton departed this life on March 3, 2005 as he lived, quietly. He was born on March 18, 1921 to the late William and Elizabeth Green Hamilton. Fifty-Seven years ago he married Virgie Mae Richmond. She preceded him in death just two months ago. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister (Will Hamilton and Mary Hamilton).
Mr. O'Sha leaves a brother (Simon Douglas Hamilton) and two Sisters: (Annie Lee Hamilton Lewis and Alice Hamilton Tucker).
He graduated from Monroe Color High School. He enlisted into the 450th Army Air Force Unit and received American Campaign Medal; Good Conduct Medal; and World War II Victory Medal. He was jack of all trades. He was daddy to his three children, Johnny, Alice and Janice and nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The arrangements are viewing 10:00 AM until 11:45 on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 followed by services at 12:00 noon at St. Joseph's Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Lorenzo M. Price, Sr. Pastor.

Virginia R. Barrow, 68
BASTROP — Virginia Ruth Raymond Barrow, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi. Burial is in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Billy Edgar Boyett, 58
OLLA — Billy Edgar Boyett, a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial is in Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Naomi Chisley-Hughes, 68
Naomi Chisley-Hughes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Curtis Jerome Clark, 24
Curtis Jerome Clark of Monroe, formerly of Waterproof, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Katie R. Cockerham, 87
OLLA — Katie Renfrow Cockerham, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Whitehall Pentecostal Church, Whitehall. Burial is in Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Truman Ewing, 80
Truman Ewing of Monroe, a retired Rack Service Co. employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sonya Gibson, 42
Sonya Gibson of Monroe, an administrative assistant at Liberty Christian Center, died March 1. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Burial is in Asberry Cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jo Helen Greene, 74
Jo Helen Greene of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Helen Dahl Hamilton, 93
Helen Dahl Hamilton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gregory Ellis Harris, 47
Gregory Ellis Harris of Monroe, a painter, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Blanche Jones, 86
JONESVILLE — Blanche Jones, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville. Burial is in Acme Baptist Church Cemetery, Acme, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church.

Michael Charles Lacy, 46
Michael Charles Lacy of Monroe, a mechanic, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cecil W. Martin, 94
BIENVILLE — Cecil W. Martin, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery, Ward 10, Goldonna. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ricky McCall, 43
Ricky McCall of Monroe, a sports therapist, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Louise H. McCarter, 82
Louise Hornsby McCarter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial is in Vienna Cemetery, Vienna. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mildred Green Smith, 87
EL DORADO, Ark. — Mildred Bridges Green Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Lewis Funeral Home, Magnolia, Ark. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

Ruth Smith, 90
CROWVILLE — Ruth Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Crockett Point Baptist Church near Crowville. Burial is in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the church.

Elvin Eugene Tarpley, 93
JONESVILLE — Elvin Eugene Tarpley, a forester, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Julia B. Smith Trichell, 69
Julia Beth Smith Trichell of West Monroe, executive director of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Worship Center at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Burial is in Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, and noon-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Ti'Naja R. Walker, infant
Ti'Naja Ra'Shanti Walker of Jena, daughter of Sharonda Bell and Robert Walker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Aycock, Cecil Ernest: 2 p.m. today, Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Olla.
Bearden, Odeser "Dess" Acree: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville.
Hamilton, Osha James: Noon today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hunter, Robert E. "Bob": 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Monroe, Willie Mae: noon today, Corner Stone Church, Vidalia.
Stansbury Jr., Garland L. "Bud": 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville.
Wiley, Ruben: 1 p.m. today, First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Zeigler, Robie Tiffee: 10 a.m. today, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.

March 9, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. GEORGE M. ADKINS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA.
Services for Mr. George M. Adkins, 86, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM March 9, 2005, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. Adkins died on March 8, 2005 at West Carroll Care Center. He was a veteran of WWII serving as a Master Sgt.
Survivors include his wife, Pinkie Anne Adkins; three daughters, Julia R. Guice and husband Olen; Susan Adkins; and Gail Adkins; and three grandchildren.

ALICE TAYLOR PAGE ANTLEY
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Proverbs 31:10 "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies."
Services for Alice Taylor Page Antley, 84 of Columbia will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Columbia with Rev. Don Smith and Rev. Jay Morgan officiating. Leeman Stamper will deliver the euology. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Antley was born on September 11, 1920 to the union of Sam and Mary Lee Taylor and died Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria after a brief illness.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia were she served her Lord for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by Charles Page, Sr., her husband and father of her children.
Survivors include her husband: Mitchell E. Antley , a son: Buddy Page and his wife: Carolyn, her daughters: Barbara Stamper and her husband: Leeman, Mary Alice Caraway and her husband: Walter and Pat Wyant and her husband: Ron all of Columbia, her grandchildren: Carla Jacobson, Scott Page, Michael Stamper, Charles Caraway, Sandy Caraway, Spencer Roberts, Nicole Carr, Meghan Marak, Crystal Duff and Jana Steele, thirteen great-grandchildren, two brothers: Charles Taylor of West Monroe and Wesley Taylor and his wife: Mary Lou of Monroe, Her extended family: Mitchell A. Antley of Rocky Branch, Rebekeh Postlethwait of Fulton, AR, Eddie Antley of Shreveport and Jerry Antley of Dallas, TX.
Pallbearers will be Scott Page, Michael Stamper, Charles Caraway, Sandy Caraway, Spencer Roberts, Denious Jacobsen, Tommy Duff and Dusty Steele. Honorary pallbearers are V. H. Osteen, Max Shores, Jackie Barrett, Glen Meredith, Bill Buris, Albert Lee Winters and Dr. Linus Carroll. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Columbia, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia and Thursday from 9:00 AM until services at First Baptist Church, Columbia.

RUBY CLACK
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Ruby Clack, 98, of Rayville, LA, will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge, LA, with Rev. Everett Guise and Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Interment will be in Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Ruby Clack was born on August 2, 1906 in Clinton, LA, and passed away on Monday, March 7, 2005 in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Clack and her husband, O. T. Clack were owners of Clack's Grocery; north of Holly Ridge and operated the store beginning in the early 1950's until the 1990's.
She was a member of West Home. She served for many years as a Sunday School Teacher of the Adult Women's Class, during one period of seven years she never missed a class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O. T. Clack; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mcknight; brothers, Dewey, Norman and Walter McKnight; sister, Lottie Stokes; grandchildren, Mike and Susan Clack; son-in-law, Jyles Hardy.
Survivors include her daughter, Martiel Hardy of Rayville, LA; sons: Clayden Clack and wife, Myrtis of Rayville, Lamar Clack and wife Hilda of Tallulah, LA; sisters: Doris Becker of Maron City, Iowa, Katherine McKnight of Rayville, LA, Sarah Lou Turner of Seagraves, TX; ten grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Randy Hardy, Ralph Clack, Phil Clack, Bruce Clack, Don Clack, Jason Duck, Spence Clack, Ryan Clack and Dustin Silk. Honorary pallbearers will be Great grandsons. Visitation will be 8:30 AM until service time, Wednesday at West New Home Baptist Baptist Church.

MR. TRUMAN EWING
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Service for Mr. Truman Ewing, 80, of Monroe will be held at 3:30 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Ewing died on March 7, 2005, at North Monroe Medical Center. He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II and a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. Mr. Ewing was retired from the Rack Service in Monroe.
Survivors include his daughter, Sue Smith and husband Terry of Diamondhead, MS; brother, Luther Ewing of Benton, LA; and sister, Lottie Beasley of Dallas, TX.
Visitation will be from 2:30 PM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

MRS. JO HELEN FULLER GREENE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jo Helen Fuller Greene will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 10, 2005 at First Baptist Church Feazel Chapel in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Scotty Sanders and Rev. Mark Fenn. Interment will follow at Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach, LA. Mrs. Greene was born on May 31, 1930 and passed away on March 7, 2005.
Mrs. Greene was a member of First Baptist Church for fifty years, where she was actively involved in the WMU, the Preschool and children's ministries, and a member of the Agape Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of Dubach High School and Louisiana Tech University. Mrs. Greene was a school teacher for thirty years having taught in Logtown and Kiroli Schools. Following retirement, she was a substitute teacher for the Ouachita Parish Schools for twenty years.
Mrs. Greene was a judge for the Social Science Fair at Highland, Kiroli, and ULM. She was a member of the Cultura Book Club and Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Louis A. Greene; children: Greg Greene and wife Julie, Alan Greene and wife Kathy; grandchildren: Daniel and Emily Greene, Ashley Lambert, Tryston Miller, Jackson Greene; brothers: Charles C. Fuller and wife Glenda Sue of Dubach, LA, and Robert Roy Fuller and wife Jerene of Ruston, LA. Pallbearers will be Jon Williams, Charles Marchbanks, Kevin Steven, Doug Fuller, Jeff Albright and Rev. John Albright.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of West Monroe or charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

GLENN ROY JOHNSTON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Mr. Glenn Ray Johnston, age 61, of Columbia, LA, died Monday, March 7, 2005 at Haven Nursing Center in Columbia, LA. He was retired Carpenter and served in the National Guard. He was born on December 18, 1943 at Sikes, LA, to the union of his parents, the late Daniel Ivy Johnston, and Claudia Ora Hattaway Johnston. He was also preceded in death by a brother Shelby Johnston and two sisters Anne J. Witherington and Myrtle J. Ramsey.
Survivors include his wife Bernice Johnston of Houston, TX; step-daughter: Madeline Green of Texas; sons and daughters-in-law: James and Lori Johnston of Columbia, LA, Shawn and Karen Johnston of Nebo, LA, Daniel and Bonnie Johnston of Holum, LA, Robert and Terri Hay of Houston, TX; sisters: Floyce Johnston of West Monroe, LA, Mildred J. Buford of Hobbs, NM, Marilyn and her husband Frank Miller of West Monroe, Lois and her husband Clyde Morgan of West Monroe; brothers: Billy Ray Johnston of West Monroe, LA, Gary Johnston of Minden, LA, Rodney Lee " R. L." and wife Alice Johnston of Houston, TX; grandchildren: Alecia, Tara, Case, Paige, Dusty, Johnathan, Emily, and Ellen.
Arrangements are being handled by Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2005. Funeral service will be at Chapel of Riser officiating. Interment will be at Sharon Cemetery in Sikes, LA.

MRS. LOUISE HORNSBY MCCARTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. - Sterlington Rd.
Services for Mrs. Louise Hornsby McCarter of Monroe will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, March 10, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow in Vienna Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.
Mrs. McCarter died on March 7, 2005 at North Monroe Medical Center.
Mrs. McCarter was born on Friday, August 13, 1922, in Vienna, Louisiana near Cypress Creek North of Ruston, Louisiana. Her family moved to Ruston so that she could start school.
She went from the first grade all the way through college on the Louisiana Tech campus, graduating in Home Economics, and was later on the Louisiana Tech Home Economics Advisory Board. She also attended Louisiana State University of Arkansas where she selected other studies of lifetime interest including art and anthropology.
Louise taught school at a number of places in North Louisiana. During World War II she worked in the laboratory for Standard Oil Co. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they further developed synthetic rubber needed to win the war.
On June 2, 1946, she married John H. McCarter, Jr. They lived a while in Ruston where her husband taught at Louisiana Tech. They moved to Monroe, Louisiana, in 1951.
She was the first president of the Faculty Wives Club at Northeast Louisiana State College. She was an early member and head of the Monroe Beautification Board and won five "Pacesetter" awards and a Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to the City of Monroe during the Mayor Jack Howard administration. She represented Monroe in New York City to accept the Keep America Beautiful Award given by Lady Bird Johnson.
She was a member of Chapter AE of P.E.O. and was a sustaining alumnus of Zeta Tau Alpha.
Mrs. McCarter has won many ribbons for flower arranging and was a Master Flower Show Judge Emeritus. She was a member of the Fifth District Flower Show Judges Council of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., honorary member and past president of the Bayou Desiard Garden Club, and honorary member and past president of the Monroe Garden Club. She was chosen for the Circle of Roses by the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
Louise was a ordained elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe and past president of the Ladies of the Church. She was a past president of the Sherrouse School P.T.A., a member of the English Speaking Union, the Northeast Archeological Society, Northeast Bird Club, Twentieth Century Book Club, life member of the National Knife Collections Association, and original member of the North Monroe Hospital Auxiliary.
Having been born near Cypress Creek, she expressed a desire to always be where she could see the water. This was attained by having a home in Monroe on the banks of Bayou Desiard, a manor house on the shore of Loch Awe in Scotland, and a villa overlooking the Mediterranean in Spain. She has been around the world and had adventures in many countries in all of which she bought something to bring home.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, John H. McCarter, Jr. of Monroe, LA; three sons, John H. McCarter III and wife Melissa of West Monroe, LA; Allen Glen McCarter and wife Tamra Lynette; and Forrest Lee McCarter all of Monroe, LA; brother, William Burke Hornsby and wife JoAnn of Highlands, NC; five grandchildren, Claire Ellen McCarter, John Allen McCarter, Paul William McCarter, Anna Louise McCarter, and Laura Lynn McCarter; and by her first and only pet Nannette Sasafras "Sassy" McCarter, a black female toy poodle.
Pallbearers will be John Allen McCarter, Paul William McCarter, Willie Lyles, Vernon Whitlock, Clyde White, and James McCullin. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

MRS. MARY LEE MOELTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lee Moelter, 80, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday March 10, 2005 at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe with Rev. Mike Haney Officiating. Burial will be in Clark Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Moelter died March 7, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a member of the St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe and was an avid art painter.
Mrs. Moelter is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Moelter, Sr., parents, James and Bessie Sturdivant, great grandson, Wesley Phillips, and sister, LaVerne Shell.
Survivors include her children, Judy Phillips and husband William, Major Stanley Mark Lyons, Sr., and wife Toni, James E. Rigal, Jr. and wife Kay, Linda Rigal Branch and husband Gary, eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jay Rigal, Chad Rigal, Devin Branch, James Phillips, William Dale Phillips and Dickie Shell.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday March 9, 2004 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA.

MR. WILLIAM KIRTLEY RUSSELL, Doctor of Education
Mulhearn Funeral Home - SterlingtonRd. Monroe, LA
William Kirtley Russell, Ed. D, retired professor of Administration and Supervision at NLU died on March 7, 2005 following an extended illness.
He was born October 7, 1912 in Cleburne, Texas, son of the late Charles Isaac and India Pearl Kirtley Russell, and the grandson of early Johnson County settlers.
He graduated from Cleburne High School then went to Ouachita Baptist College where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. Later he went to Texas Christian University and earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees.
He completed the course work for a Ph. D. degree at the University of Texas, and then transferred to the University of Houston where he earned a Doctor of Education degree. Experience as a teacher and administrator in several school districts in Texas preceded his coming to Northeast in 1957.
He enjoyed having many teachers and administrators from this part of Louisiana in his classes as they worked on Masters, Plus 30, and Doctors degrees. He retired in 1978.
When Bill lived on the Texas coast he was an avid fisherman and hunter. Later he began to play golf and played many courses across the south from Arizona to Florida, as well as Mexico and Costa Rica. He was very interested in Mesoamericas ancient cities and had visited all the major archeological sites in Mexico and Central America.
He had also been an amateur radio operator for many years and held an Extra Class license. KE5YO is now a silent key.
He is survived by his wife, Jane M Russell of Monroe and his daughter, Luann Russell Hardek of Jemez Springs, NM.
The nurses and entire staff of Christus St. Joseph's Nursing Home are deeply appreciated for the care and kindness shown to Bill during the past two years, and JoJo for being his faithful companion.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe and Mayfield Funeral Home in Cleburne, TX. Graveside services will be held at the Cleburne Memorial Cemetery with burial in the Russell family plot.
Please make any planned memorials to the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 4353, Monroe, LA 71211, or to the River Cities Humane Society for Cats, P.O. Box 4598, Monroe, LA 71211.

MR. JAMES LELON SANDERSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. James Lelon Sanderson will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Mr. Huey Hughes. Interment services will follow at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Sanderson was born on September 10, 1936 and passed away on March 7, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 34 years: Mary Ellen Trull Sanderson of Monroe, LA; sisters: Melbaline S. Sills and husband Robert of West Monroe, LA, Shirley S. Edwards of West Monroe, LA; brother: Malcolm H. Sanderson and wife Geraldine of Winnsboro, LA; sister-in-law: Patricia Ann T. Hendricks and husband Don of Dallas, TX. He enjoyed wood working, writing poetry and enjoyed his profession of truck driving.
Pallbearers will be friends and family members. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 9, 2005 and 12:00 PM, Thursday until service time.

MRS. LAMOYNE PREAUS STEELE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Lamoyne Preaus Steele, 90, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Phillip Smith under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Steele was born on April 13, 1914 Simsboro, LA, and passed away on March 7, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Steele was a former owner and operator of Steele Lumber Co. with her husband, James C. Steele, Jr. She was a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Steele was a active member of the Daughters of American Revolution (D.A.R) and Member of Monroe Junior League. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James C. Steele, Jr., a brother, Charles Preaus and grandson Jamie Bassett. She is survived by her two children: Jim Steele, III and wife Gloria and Linda Steele Bassett and husband Glen; sister: Delores Moffiet; four grandchildren: Tuck Bassett, John Bassett, Cam Steele and John Steele; four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Special thanks to, Dr. David Barnes, Paulette Hardy, Cathy Clark, Linda Paul and the numerous other caregivers and friends of Mrs. Steele, for their care during her illness.

MRS. HAZEL M. TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Taylor, 90 of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, and LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Taylor was born March 20, 1914 in Marion, LA, and passed away March 7, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of McClendon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie H. Taylor, parents, Edward and Clara Moore; sisters: Fleece Moore, Mary Parker and a grandson, Mark Freeman.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by a daughter: Frances Helton; and a sister: Vera B. Wilbanks both of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and fifteen great great grandchildren and hundreds of friends and loved ones.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

George M. Adkins, 86
George M. Adkins of Monroe, an auto glass manufacturer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Amanda Kaye Arnold, 27
WINNSBORO — Amanda "Mandy" Kaye Arnold, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Burks, 83
DALLAS — Mary Burks, a homemaker formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Berkey A. Cara, 84
RUSTON — Berkey A. Cara, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Friday at Ansley Baptist Church in Ansley. Burial will follow at Ansley Cemetery. Owens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Clack, 98
RAYVILLE — Ruby Clack, former owner of Clack's Grocery, died Monday. Services were set for 10 a.m. today at West New Home Baptist Church in Holly Ridge. Burial will follow at Stevenson Cemetery in Rayville. Brown-Holley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Giva E. Cofield, 92
Giva E. Cofield, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services were set for 1 p.m. today at Clark Springs Cemetery in West Monroe. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Cora 'Billie' David, 96
Cora "Billie" Boggs David, a gift shop owner of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Truman Ewing, 80
Truman Ewing of Monroe, retired from the Rack Service, died Monday. Services were set for 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. until services at the chapel.

Edwin Jose Gogo, 40
EL DORADO, Ark. — Edwin Jose Gogo, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Private services were set in Butuan City, the Philippines.

Ricky Jenkins, 39
RAYVILLE — Ricky Jenkins died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Trudy Inez Jones, 39
RAYVILLE — Trudy Inez Jones, a restaurant manager, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Laderrius Moore, infant
BASTROP — Laderrius Moore, infant son of Laterica Moore, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Luther A. Nelson, 81
FERRIDAY — Luther A. Nelson of Sicily Island, a retired from International Paper and a World War II Navy veteran, died Monday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery.

Huey P. Reynolds, 67
JONESVILLE — Huey P. Reynolds, who served in the Army and Marines in Korea and Vietnam, died Monday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville. Burial will follow at Heard Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

George Robinson, 54
WATERPROOF — George Robinson, a forklift driver, died Friday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Lavelle Rogers, 62
OAK GROVE — Lavelle Rogers, a supervisor, died Thursday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Thad Scharf, 47
RISON, Ark. — Thad Scharf, a past president of the Monroe Jaycees, died Monday. A memorial service was set for 1 p.m. Thursday at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Ark. Robinson and Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Cory Wayne Smith, 26
STERLINGTON — Cory Wayne Smith of Sterlington, a windshield installer, died Saturday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Sterlington Assembly of God. Burial will follow at Ouachita City Cemetery. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe is in charge of arrangements.

Kate E. Thompson, 92
PEMBROKE, Ky. — Kate E. Thompson, formerly of Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Monday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bearden, Odeser "Dess" Acree: 2 p.m. today, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville.
Cockerham, Katie R.: 2 p.m. today, Whitehall Pentecostal Church, Whitehall.
Jones, Blanche: 10 a.m. today, First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville.
Lacy, Michael Charles: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Martin, Cecil W.: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
McCarter, Louise Hornsby: 10 a.m. Thursday, at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe.
Tarpley, Elvin Eugene: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Trichell, Julia B. Smith: 2 p.m. today, Worship Center at First Baptist Church of West Monroe.

March 10, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

TOM RAY AYRES
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Tom Ray Ayres, 68, Longtime journalist and author Tom Ray Ayres, 68, died March 6, 2005.
As a columnist and regular contributor to The Jackson Independent sports pages, Ayres was well known throughout Jackson Parish for his many works.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until noon on March 12, 2005 at Edmonds Funeral Home. A chapel service will begin at noon on March 12, 2005 with a procession to Midway Baptist Church immediately following.
Mr. Ayres served for more than 25 years as a newspaper and broadcast journalist. He was a reporter and state features writer for The Dallas Times Herald. He was also an investigative reporter for ABC's WFAA-TV in Dallas.
Mr. Ayres served as editor for several national magazines and was the publisher of a weekly newspaper, Seagoville Star. He was also a news anchor for KTOC in Jonesboro.
Mr. Ayres received over 20 awards for excellence in journalism from The Associated Press, United Press International and other new organizations. He was the winner of the "News Story of the Year" award from the Dallas Press Club, the "Southwest Journalism Award" from Southern Methodist University and "Best Column Award" for a weekly newspaper from the Louisiana Press Association as well as the author of four books.
Mr. Ayres was born July 29, 1936 to the late Tommie Ayres and Mary Alice Jones Ayres. He was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice Pearl Ponder Ayres. Mr. Ayres is survived by sons Thomas Ray Ayres III of Houston, Texas and John Prescott Ayres and wife Kumiko Akama of New Orleans; daughters Lisa Anne Ayres and husband Hector Lasala of Lafayette and Terri Lynn Ayres of West Palm Beach, Florida; brothers Robert Gerald Ayres and wife Rosemary of Franklin, Louisiana and Travis Lamar Ayres and wife Elizabeth of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandson Jesse Alexander Lasala Ayres of Lafayette; granddaughter Carmen Isabel Lasala Ayres of Lafayette and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking those concerned to donate either to the Jackson Heritage Museum, Jackson Parish Library or Jonesboro Downtown Development Corporation. Services will be under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

MARGARET R. CROWE
Cox Funeral Homes - Oak Grove, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret R. Crowe, age 88, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Byron Putnam and Rev. Chad Ballard officiating. Interment will follow at New Forest Cemetery in Forest, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes of Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Crowe was a resident of Forest, LA. She was born on December 8, 1916 in D'Lo, MS and passed away on March 8, 2005 at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi in Delhi, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Melvin Crowe; her parents, Joe Thomas Ross and Lillie Ross; three brothers: Willie Ray Ross, Charles Ellis Ross and Rufus Ross, Sr., and two sisters, Mary Duncanson and Jolene Russell.
She is survived by six daughters: Betty Butler and husband, Chris of Forest, LA, Virginia Johnson and husband, Alvin of Transylvania, LA, Carolyn Mercer and husband, John of Oak Grove, LA; Melba Craft and husband, Robert of Monroe, LA; Linda Thornhill of Forest, LA and Brenda Eaton of Forest, LA; two brothers: Ralph Ross of Roseville, CA and C.W. Ross of Puckett, MS; four sisters: Annie Lee Kennedy of Puckett, MS, Myrtle Harper of Alexandria, LA, Kitty Lambert of Baton Rouge, LA and Lillian Dowling of Hammond, IN; ten grandchildren; and twenty-one great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Gregg Johnson, Brad Johnson, Chris Johnson, Jason Thornhill, Paul Eaton and Kent Chapman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Roberson, Jimmy Bruce, Matthew Craft, Jill Roberson, Romy Bruce, Kelly McIntyre and Lee McIntyre. To leave condolences to the family: www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. CORA "BILLIE" BOGGS DAVID
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Service for Mrs. Cora "Billie" Boggs David, 96, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 11, 2005, at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Robert Inzina and Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in St. Matthews Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.
Mrs. David died on March 8, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center.
She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and later attended St. Matthews Catholic Church. Mrs. David was employed by Gus and Marie Antis and worked for many years at the gift shops of Ramada Inn and the Holidome. She always considered Gus and Marie, Ed Rutledge, Don O'Toole and the Holidome staff as family. "Billie" (as she was known to many of her closest friends) had a contagious laugh and always lived life to the fullest.
Throughout her 96 years, she was blessed with a vivid memory and told amazing stories about her childhood. She continued to be conscientious about her appearance, liked pretty clothes and having her hair and nails done at Cloyd's. Until the time Mrs. David entered the hospital, she enjoyed cooking for her family.
Mrs. David took delight in a little Chihuahua named Paco, whom she regarded as her faithful "guardian." She loved all of her family deeply, but her greatest joy in the last seventeen months was Anna Beth, her great granddaughter, who was the light of her Ma Maw's life. Mrs. David was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip David; two brothers, James Boggs and J. B. Boggs; and sister, Lillian Mulitz.
Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis King and husband Ted; two grandchildren, Wendy Houston and husband Jason; Jeff King and wife Lindsay; great grandchild, Anna Beth Houston; special nieces, Lillian Fletcher, Beth Halbrook, and Mary Catherine Jackson; and a host of other nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Sharp, Fred Kanter, Billy Abbott, Samuel Kneipp, Don O'Toole, and Don Spatafora.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Pharmacy.

M.L. GRAHAM, JR.
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. M. L. Graham, Jr., 73, of Farmerville will be 2:00PM Friday, March 11, 2005 at Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Gaylon King and Bro. Vernon Lee officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Graham, a retired tax assessor for Union Parish, died Wednesday, March 9th. He was a member of Franklin Street Baptist Church, retired from Union Parish Volunteer Fire Dept, was past president of the Farmerville Jaycees, past president of Farmerville Lion's Club, and served on the Board of Directors and as past president of the LA. Tax Association.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lonie Graham and sister, Shirley Graham.
He is survived by his father, Bro. M. L. Graham, Sr. and step-mother, Peggy Graham of Farmerville; wife, Nita Graham of Farmerville; one son, Aubrey L. Graham and wife, Martie Graham of Farmerville; two daughters: Kathy Davidson and husband, Donald Lee Davidson of Farmerville; and Sherry Bowen and husband, Keith Bowen of Farmerville; two brothers: Sherward Graham and Elvin Graham both of Farmerville; one sister, Nelda Williams of Spearsville; five grandchildren: Christopher Davidson, Brandi Thomas, Heather Chellette, Cara Marie Bowen, Cade Bowen; and two Great Grandchildren: Madison Thomas and Noah Thomas.
Pallbearers are Joe Cusimano, Donnie Tucker, Lane Brothers, Glen Smith, Jr. Johnson and Danny Eddy.
Honorary pallbearers: Yverne Taylor, Charles Johnson and John Ed Johnson.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

GRADY T. HINTON, JR.
Olla, LA.
Grady T. Hinton, 91, of Olla, Louisiana died Tuesday, March 8, 2005. You know and remember him as "Bud" or "Neighbor." He was preceded in death by Audie, his wife of seventy one years; his daughter, Frances Hinton Wyant; and a sister, Alice Thomas.
He is survived by a son, Grady Hinton, III and his wife, Patty; a brother, Quincy Hinton; six grandchildren, Tom Wyant, Micah Hebert, Amy Hebert, Stephanie Wright, Brad Hinton and Tim Wyant; and seven great grandchildren.
Bud attended Louisiana College on a football scholarship, and he and Audie married soon after he started College.
Neighbor, as he was known when he worked offshore, completed 28 years with Shell Oil Company, most of that time as a supervisor on offshore drilling platforms.
After retiring from Shell Oil at age 60, Neighbor Hinton returned to the work he loved as a consultant with Tennico Oil Company and worked another 19 years.
The four important areas of his life were God, family, work and fishing. Bud was a mason and a member of First Baptist Church. He established a benevolence fund at his church and gave his time and money to help others.
He also volunteered at a mission in Jena. He loved his wife and family and was devoted to them. All were influenced and helped by him. He had an amazing work ethic and found great satisfaction in his work. He loved fishing and all who spent time fishing with him were blessed by the experience.
In and interview two years ago he said, "I'm just thankful to God for all He has done for me in my life. I was able to marry a good lady and raise some good kids — now that is something that a lot of people can't say. I have really enjoyed this life that God has given me."
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday evening at First Baptist Church in Olla.
The service will be Friday at 11:00 AM at FBC Olla. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Olla Relief Fund, P.O. Box 368, Olla, LA. 71465

ROBERT ALFRED "BUD" OWENS, SR.
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, Louisiana
Services for Mr. Robert Alfred "Bud" Owens, Sr. 67, of Downsville, LA. will be held Friday, March 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Nolan and Bro. Jerry Antley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mr. Owens, a logger and avid outdoorsman, died March 9, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Mr. Owens is survived by: two sons: Bubba Owens & wife, Carolyn of Downsville and Shelton Owens & wife, Rhonda of Downsville; two daughters: Tammy Moore of Lake Charles, LA. and Lisa Judkins & husband, Paul of Downsville; two brothers: Wayne Owens of West Monroe and Tom Owens of Eros; five grandchildren: John Eyster, Courtney Eyster, Whitney Owens, Sumer Patrick, and Sonny Judkins; four step-grandchildren: Jennifer Caskey, Jessica Shaw, Jesse Judkins, and Allen Powell; two Great-Grandchildren and one step-Great Grandchild.
Pallbearers are Clint Littleton, Timothy Tillotson, Marty Boyd, Wesley Nelson, Casey Williams, & Steven Caskey.
Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Wainwright and Harley Albritton.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:30 PM Thursday at Mt. Ararat Church.

MRS. KATE E. THOMPSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana.
Funeral services for Mrs. Kate E. Thompson of Pembroke, KY, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, March 11, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, LA. Officiating will be a grandson,Pastor Ken Hendrix and Rev. Doug Allen. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Thompson was born on October 7, 1912 in Newton, MS, and passed away on March 7, 2005 in Pembroke, KY. She was a member of College Place Baptist Church of Monroe, LA and a retired food service employee at N.L.U.
She was preceded in death by her husband C. D. Thompson, Sr. and a great grandchild, Elizabeth Thompson.
Mrs. Thompson is survived by four children: Charles D. Thompson and wife Bonnie, Juanita Hendrix and husband John, Thomas E. Thompson and wife Barbara, Ron Thompson and wife Susan; two brothers: Otto Parker and Roger Parker; two sisters: Audy Anderson and Ruth Guraedy; eight grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday March 10, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

J.W. WILLIAMS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. J.W. Williams, age 79, will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2005 at Springhill Baptist Church with Rev. John Bradley and Rev. Todd Whittington officiating. Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery in Kelly, LA under the direction of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA.
Mr. Williams, a resident of Columbia, LA, was born on September 9, 1925 and passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at LaSalle General Hospital in Jena, LA.
Mr. Williams was the son of the late W. Williams and the late Mollie (Lowe) Williams. He was a thirty-six year resident of Caldwell Parish. He was a retired employee of the Caldwell Parish Police Jury, as well as a member of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Williams of Columbia, LA; three sons: David A. Williams and wife, Betty of Grayson, LA, Jeffrey I. Williams and wife, Rhonda of Columbia, LA and Jody L. Williams and wife, Kelly of Grayson, LA; two daughters, Kim Bradley and husband, John of Grayson, LA and Sylvia Simmons and husband, Clint of Grayson, LA; thirteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Glen Dunn, Brian Dunn, Jason Dunn, Ralph Simmons, Jonathan Williams, and David Dewayne Williams.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until 10:00 PM on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the Springhill Baptist Church in Kelly, LA.

Alice Dorothy Antley, 84
COLUMBIA — Alice Dorothy Antley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Johnny A. Boose Sr., 52
Johnny A. Boose Sr., a truck driver of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Amos Brown, 103
WISNER — Amos Brown, a farmer, died Wednesday. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial will be Oakley Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral in Winnsboro.

Mary Burks, 83
DALLAS — Mary Burks, a homemaker formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Berkey A.P. Caraway, 84
RUSTON — Berkey A. Payton Caraway, a retired nurse's aid, died Tuesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ansley Union Church, Ansley. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is at Ansley Cemetery.

Margaret R. Crowe, 88
FOREST — Margaret R. Crowe, a cafeteria manager for Forest High School, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is in New Forest Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Janet R. Darnell, 44
RAYVILLE — Janet R. Darnell, a nurse, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jo Helen Fuller Greene, 74
Jo Helen Fuller Greene of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Debra Guice, 53
DOWNSVILLE — Debra Guice, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tommie Lee Hardnett, 61
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tommie Lee Hardnett, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Lake Providence. Visitation will be noon-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Gaither Memorial.

Gregory Harris, 47
Gregory Harris, a painter of Monroe, died Saturday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Liller Mae Harris, 82
HOMER — Liller Mae Harris, a retired custodian, died Monday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ, Homer. Wake services will be 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home Chapel, Homer. Burial is at Moreland Cemetery.

Naomi Chisley Hughes, 68
Naomi Chisley Hughes, a retired teacher of Monroe, died March 4. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday at the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Glen Roy Johnston, 61
COLUMBIA — Glen Roy Johnston, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial is at Sharon Cemetery, Grayson.

Trudy Inez Jones, 39
RAYVILLE — Trudy Inez Jones, a manager, died Sunday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

John Joseph Lewis, 92
SHERIDAN, Ark. — John Joseph Lewis, a retired carpenter formerly of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ricky Bernard McCall, 43
Ricky Bernard McCall, of Monroe, an employee of Grambling State University, died March 5. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Macedonia Baptist Church of Monroe. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery in Delhi under the direction of Funerals by McFarland. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Monroe.

Louise H. McCarter, 82
Louise Hornsby McCarter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial is at Vienna Cemetery, Vienna, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Mary Lee Moelter, 80
Mary Lee Moelter of West Monroe, a bingo employee, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Clark Springs Baptist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Esther M. Montgomery, 85
BERNICE — Esther Mae Montgomery, a retired O.B. technician, died March 4. Services will be noon Saturday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Laderrious Moore, infant
Laderrious Moore, son of LaTerica Moore of Bastrop, died Sunday. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Cherry Hill Church in Gallion. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery in Mer Rouge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sharon Ricks, 42
Sharon Ricks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden, Richwood.

George Robinson, 54
WATERPROOF — George Robinson, a forklift driver, died March 4. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lavelle Rogers, 62
OAK GROVE — Lavelle Rogers, a supervisor for a canning company, died March 3. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial will be in Angel's Guard Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James L. Sanderson, 68
James Lelon Sanderson of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park.

Lamoyne P. Steele, 90
Lamoyne Preaus Steele of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Hazel M. Taylor, 90
Hazel M. Taylor of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until services begin at the church. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Merle Blair Valentine, 86
DENHAM SPRINGS — Merle Blair Valentine, a homemaker, died March 5. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ti'Naja R. Walker, infant
JENA — Ti'Naja R. Walker, daughter of Sharonda Bell and Robert Walker, died March 4. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Webster Cemetery in Jena. Arrangements are with Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Jeffery Truman Walter, 62
FARMERVILLE — Jeffery Truman Walter, an investment consultant, died Feb. 24. Arrangements are incomplete.

Frazier Warren, 80
TALLULAH — Frazier Warren died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Arnold, Amanda Kaye: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro.
David, Cora 'Billie': 10 a.m. Friday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Nelson, Luther A.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday.
Reynolds, Huey P.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesville.
Scharf, Thad: 1 p.m. today, Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, Ark.

March 11, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

IMOGENE DURRETT ALEXANDER
Monroe, LA.
Imogene Durrett Alexander, 82, she was born September 30, 1922 and went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 9, 2005.
She will be greatly missed by her family: Mark and Cindy Alexander; David and Lori Meyer; Jeff, Chris, and Billy Turner; Courtney, Rosemary, and Reid Alexander; and the extensive Durrett Family. We wish to thank her many friends and physicians especially the Agape Life Group and Dr. Greg Green. Her life will be remembered and celebrated in Dallas, Texas. Burial will take place at Laurel Land Cemetery next to her belo ved Alec. Any planned memorials should be made to the Baptist's Children's Home. She was a gift to us all.

MARGARET SMITH BODDIE
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - 7Shreveport, LA.
SHREVEPORT, LA — Services for Margaret Smith Boddie will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2005, at First United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Don Webb of First United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in the church parlor.
Margaret Smith Boddie, a native of North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in Shreveport, LA.
She was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harry C. Smith of Raleigh, NC. Margaret was a graduate of Duke University and sang in the chapel choir and Gilbert and Sullivan Productions.
After graduation, she was secretary to the Dean and Registrar of the Duke Divinity School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Shreveport where she was an honorary member of the Official Board.
Margaret also participated in the United Methodist Women, Circle 3, and the Ruth Johns New Beginnings Sunday School Class. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter B, Thursday Book Club and Book Worms.
Her husband, Dr. Wyatt David Boddie, preceded her in death.
Survivors are her children, Linda Clark and husband David of Natchitoches, LA, Susan Davis and husband Sam of Dallas, TX and Wyatt David Boddie, III and wife Deborah of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Laurie Kristin Clark Bridges and husband William, Cinda Lynette Clark and husband Richard, Erin Elizabeth Davis McWhirter and husband Nicholas and Matthew Clayton Davis; great granddaughter, Caroline LeAnn Bridges; sisters, Ruth Cooke of Shreveport, LA and Dorothy Lanier of Winston Salem, NC; and brothers-in-law, Harbin Boddie of Shreveport, LA and Jack Boddie of Raleigh, NC.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Doug McGuire, Rev. Greg Davis, Rev. Raymond Crofoot, Rev. Doug Cain, James Briggs, John Vickers, James Adams and John Colvin.
Memorials may be made to the Boddie-Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund at Centenary College or the Music Department of First United Methodist Church of Shreveport.

LILLIE MAUD CARTER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Services for Little Maud Carter, age 86, of Ruston, LA, will be held Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna, LA, with Rev. David Hastings officiating. Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens near West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Carter died Thursday, March 10, 2005 in Minden, LA, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Carter was a member of Calvary Baptist Church; past member of Edgewood Baptist Church in West Monroe; a member of the Greenwood Peacemakers Quilting Club and she was retired from United Insurance Company.
Mrs. Carter is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Woodrow W. Carter.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Carter Webb of Calhoun, LA; sons, Glen Carter and wife Kay of Bossier City, LA, and Eric Carter of Bernice, LA; six grandchildren, Stacey McKinnie of Calhoun, LA, Carter Webb of Calhoun, LA, Lori Rogers of Shreveport, LA, Kandi Talbert of Minden, LA, Chris Carter of Haughton, LA, and Jared Carter of Benice, LA; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Vienna, LA.
Pallbearers will be family members.
Visitation will be Friday, March 11, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

In Loving Memory DIANA FONTANA
July 11, 1943 - March 11, 2004
Love, The Whole Family

DEBBIE GUICE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral service for Mrs. Debbie Guice, 51, of Downsville, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Friday, March 11, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La. with Rev. Greg Dunn officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Debbie was born April 14, 1953 in West Monroe, La. and passed away March 9, 2005 in Shreveport, LA.
Debbie was a gift in all of our lives. She had such a humble and giving heart, she would give you the shirt off her back and expect nothing in return. Her battle with cancer was hard, but she never gave up fighting for her beloved boys, her children and grandchildren, never complaining even once about her sickness.
She impressed and amazed her doctor's and nurses. Our family was comforted as so many nurses truly loved our Debbie. We know that she would never want to come back to earth, as she is at home, at peace and at rest with Jesus.
We will miss you mama, daughter, mammaw, sister, aunt and friend. We Love You. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, A. R. Lambert, brother, Gaylon Lambert and a niece, Melissa Dunn.
Survivors are: three sons; Chris Odom and wife Tracy of Downsville, LA, Brad Odom and T.W. Guice of Point, LA; mother: Dorothy Lambert of West Monroe, LA; sister: Becky Simpson and husband Charles of Point, LA; brothers: Don Lambert, Randy Lambert, Jerry Lambert and wife Helma; Joe Lambert all of West Monroe, LA; grandsons: Tyler Odom, Justin Odom, and Dylan Odom; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends; Liz Rugg, Travis Guice and Kathy Jo Morton.
Pallbearers will be: Randy Lambert, Don Lambert, Scott Lambert, Gerald Rugg, John Pruitt, Jody Lambert, Jason Turner.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

ESTHER ELAINE PARHAM
Basham Funeral Care - Bakersfield, CA.
Sept. 6, 1918 - March 8, 2005
Visitation for Esther Elaine Parham will be held at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) on Sunday, March 13, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and funeral services will be held at Church Of The Living Savior, 149 5th Street in McFarland on Monday, March 14, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at North Kern Cemetery District in Delano, CA.
Pallbearers will be Warner Brooks, Don Cornet, David Henderson, Clinton Shick and Rudy Paimer and Viga Hall.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Wood, Raymond Shick, Dwain Smith, Don Schofner.
Esther Elaine Parham, 86, died at her home at 5909-1 Sunny Palms Ave. in Bakersfield, Tuesday, March 8, 2005.
Elaine is survived by her sons, Walter B. of Bakersfield and Dr. Arther A. of Fresno. Her son Dallas died in 1980 and a daughter Tracy Jean was born and died 1947. Her husband William Snyder "Tony" Parham died in 1964. Elaine, born September 6, 1918, Sicily Island, Louisiana was the fourth of six children born to Louis Allan Smith, whose family can be traced to 1751 North Carolina, and Myrtle Waldrop, whose family can be traced to 1600 Edinburgh, Scotland. She is survived by an older sister, Avis Lantrip of Lendale, Texas.
Brothers William Louis and Shelby and sisters Doris and Delure preceded her in death. She has five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Elaine graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe in 1936. She entered Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, now Louisiana Tech. Ruston, where she graduated and earned a teaching credential in 1940. She started her teaching career the same year at the grammar school Bastrop, then moved to Calhoun, where on March 13, 1942 she married William Snyder "Tony" Parham, a graduate of L. S. U. While Captain Parham served in Europe as the CO of the 455th Ord. Evac. Unit, Elaine continued teaching in Calhoun.
In 1946, Capt. Parham was honorably discharged from the Army and Elaine quit teaching to be with her husband and start a family. By 1950 they were in California and in 1951 settled in McFarland. In 1952 Elaine started teaching in the 5th grade at Kern Ave. Grammar School. In 1962 she began teaching English at McFarland High School and served as head of the English Dept. for 20 years. She, with the help of the yearbook class, produced the McFarland High yearbook. Elaine retired in 1982 after serving on numerous curriculum committees and helped develop the Kern High School District Writing Proficiency Examination.
Elaine touched the lives of hundreds of young people and will be fondly remebered as the "toughest teacher" that they ever had, but she was the one that had the greatest impact in their lives.

BOBBY LYNN SHARBONO
Bobby Lynn Sharbono, 53, of West Monroe passed away on February 24, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Navy.
He is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Myrtis Sharbono.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sister: Linda Sharbono; brothers: Allen and Danny Sharbono all of West Monroe; Son: Chris Sharbono; daughter: Amber Renee Wallace and husband Donny; Stepchildren: Clifton and Tonja Feazel, Nicki Luck and husband Brian. Grandchildren: Christina Sharbono, Dustin and Tommy Wallace, Damian, Amie and Roarke Luck. A memorial is being held Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 2:00 PM at First West Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Leary, the Glenwood Onocology and Patients Choice Hospice for the love and care of Bobby.

Johnny Ellington, 70
RAYVILLE — Johnny Ellington, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Tennant Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Oak Ridge.

Leslie Fergerson, 62
Leslie Fergerson, owner of Leslie Trucking Comp., died Tuesday. A memorial service is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church in Marion.

Henry Flanders, 85
FERRIDAY — Henry Flanders of Vidalia died Wednesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home.

M.L. Graham Jr., 73
FARMERVILLE — M.L. Graham Jr., a retired tax assessor, died Wednesday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Farrar Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Debbie Guice, 51
Debbie Guice of Downsville, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at the funeral home.

Albertine Henderson, 82
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Albertine Henderson, a homemaker, died March 3. Services were set for 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. today and a wake from 5-6 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home chapel.

Carl Hicks, 54
TALLULAH — Carl Hicks, a porter, died March 2. Services were set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pisby Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Willie 'Dankie' Jackson, 87
WATERPROOF — Willie Mae "Dankie" Jackson, a retired hair stylist, died March 4. Services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Missionary Baptist. Burial will follow at Good Samaritan Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Ricky Jenkins, 39
RAYVILLE — Ricky Jenkins, disabled, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Rankin Chapel AME in Rayville. Burial will be at Laureland Cemetery in Dallas.

Beulah Johnson, 59
Beulah Johnson, a school bus driver of Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

John Joseph Lewis, 92
SHERIDAN, Ark. — John Joseph Lewis, a retired carpenter formerly of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services were set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sibley Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30-2 p.m. Saturday at the cemetery.

Edward Wayne McKee, 72
BASTROP — Edward Wayne McKee, retired from International Paper Co., died Thursday. A graveside service is set for 11 a.m. today at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery. Golden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Florida Nelson, 100
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Florida Nelson, a homemaker, died March 5. Services were set for 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Gailliard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home.

Robert 'Bud' Owens, 67
DOWNSVILLE — Robert Afred "Bud" Owens of Downsville, a logger, died Wednesday. Services were set for 10 a.m. at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Farrar Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Turner Roberson, 94
Alice Turner Roberson of Monroe, a retired nurse, died March 4. Services were set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church in Alto. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lillian Rowlan, 78
Mary Lillian Rowlan, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cloudy 'Preacher' Smith, 83
Cloudy "Preacher" Smith of Sterlington, a carbon plant laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Sterlington. Burial will follow at J.S. Clark Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.

David Smith Jr., 53
LAKE PROVIDENCE — David Smith Jr., a laborer, died Tuesday. Services were set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leonidas 'Lonzo' Southall, 72
BASTROP — Leonidas "Lonzo" S. Southall, retired from International Paper Co., died Tuesday. Services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home.

Kate E. Thompson, 92
PEMBROKE, Ky. — Kate E. Thompson, a retired University of Louisiana at Monroe cafeteria worker, died Monday. Services were set for 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park.

Bobby Lee White, 44
TALLULAH — Bobby Lee White, a farm laborer, died Sunday. Services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

J.W. Williams, 79
COLUMBIA — J.W. Williams, a Caldwell Parish road worker, died Wednesday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Springhill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery. Riser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Charles Zehr, 60
JONESBORO — Larry Charles Zehr, a wood planer, died Thursday. Graveside services were set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Winnfield.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Berkey, A.P. Caraway: 2 p.m. today, Ansley Union Church
Brown, Amos: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner
Darnell, Janet R.: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville
David, Cora "Billie": 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe
Hardnett, Tommie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Lake Providence
Harris, Gregory: 11 a.m. today, Sith Funeral Home, Monroe
Harris, Liller Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ, Homer
Hughes, Naomi Chisley: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe
Jones, Trudy Inez: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville
McCall, Ricky Bernard: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe
Montgomery, Esther M.: noon Saturday, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice
Moore Laderrious: 1 p.m. today, Cherry Hill Church, Gallion
Ricks, Sharon: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel
Robinson, George: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof
Rogers, Lavelle: 11 a.m Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Valentine, Merie Blair: 2 p.m. Saturday, Winnfield Cemetery
Walker, Ti'Naja R.: 11 a.m. Monday, Webster Cemetery, Jena

March 12, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LEE ROY CANTRELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Funeral services for Lee Roy Cantrell, 80, of Ruston, LA, will be 2:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Lee, Dr. Chris Craig and Dr. Andy Johnson. Interment will be at Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mr. Cantrell passed away on Friday, March 11th, in Ruston following a lengthy illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents David D. and Clara Bell Brewer Cantrell, brothers, David D. Cantrell, Jr. and Ishmael Cantrell.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Cantrell of Ruston; daughters, Judy Cantrell Gossler and husband Greg of Dubach, Rhonda Cantrell Miller and husband Charlie of Richardson, TX; grandchildren, Chris Gossler of Greensboro, NC, Jason Gossler and wife Jill of Dubach, Kelly Holland and husband Jeremy of Bastrop, Jeff Taylor and wife Amanda of Anna, TX; great grandchildren, Austin and Kaylee Gossler; brother, Dr. Calvin A. Cantrell and wife Dorothy of Alexandria; sisters, Jewel Parker and Neeter Batton both of Shreveport; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ruston Building Fund.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday, March 13th, at the f. h.

MISS ROSIE FAY JOINER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Miss Rosie Fay Joiner, 82, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 13, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Waymon Warren officiating. Interment will be at New Chapel Hill Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Miss Joiner was born February 20, 1923 in Ouachita Parish and passed peacefully March 10, 2005 surrounded by her family.
Miss Joiner was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. She retired from United Gas Pipeline working there for many years. She loved bowling, traveling, genealogy and antiquing. Miss Joiner was devoted to her family and took great pride in being the protector of them all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Molly Watts Joiner; brothers: Virgil Joiner, L.E. Joiner, and Prentice Joiner, and sisters Ottis Joiner, Ava Brister, Helen Moore, and Betty Garner. She is survived by a special longtime friend Joe Sutton; sisters: Marcia Roberson and husband Bill of Sterlington, and Geneva Telford and husband Leon of West Monroe; one brother Carroll Joiner of West Monroe; sister-in-law: Patsy Joiner and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerry Moore, Mark Joiner, Kenny Garner, Pat Anderson, Pete Guiterrez, and Charles Vanzile. Special thanks to Dr. Charles Morgan United Home Care and Patient's choice Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MARY LILLIAN ROWLAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lillian Rowlan, 78, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Saturday March 12,2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jurd Brantley and Rev. Dennis Mitchell officiating. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Rowlan was born February 2, 1927 in Waverly, TN. and passed away March 10, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rowlan was a member of Bawcomville Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Rowlan and a son, Marvin Rowlan.
Survivors are six children: Joyce Chrisco, Bobby Rowlan and wife Lynn, Venetta Spillers and husband Eddie, Kay Frost, Denise Jiles and husband Steve and Kirk Rowlan; twelve grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mark Spillers, Kenny Reeves, Jamie Golsby, Dewey Young, Jake Warren and Hilton Roberts. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sgt. Matthew Spillers, Conley Jiles,and Clint Rowlan. Visitation will be held 10:00 AM until service time. Our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Elmalah and all the staff at L.H.C. of West Monroe for their Compassionate and Loving care.

RUBY KEE THOMPSON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Kee Thompson, 75, of Delhi will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, March 13, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Delhi. Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Mrs. Thompson was born on August 29, 1929 in Bay, Arkansas and passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents, R. C. Kee and Lillian Opal Elkins Kee of Rayville. She worked for many years in banking in Rayville and Delhi and was a member of the Garden Club and Pilot Club as well as a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Delhi. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert Fuller Thompson of Delhi; three sisters, Clarice Kee Gibson of Rayville, LA, Lonnie Kee Tucker and her husband, Jack of Winnsboro, LA, and Anne Kee Morris and her husband, Orie Gene of Rayville, LA; one daughter, Sandra Thompson Interiano and her husband Miguel of West Monroe, LA; one son, Bob Thompson and his wife Debbie Copes Thompson of Sulphur, LA; four grandchildren, Jennifer Thompson Molitor and her husband, Allen of Westlake, LA, Laura Shaw of Dallas, TX, Jared Thompson of Sulphur, LA and Lane Shaw of Los Angeles, CA; two great-grandchildren, Harlie Kay Molitor and Cole Wiley Molitor of Westlake, LA, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Todd Morris, Chris Morris, Larry Tucker, Raymond Stroud and Bud LaPrairie. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Echols and Tendle Jones. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com

Alvin Daniel Atkins, 64
JONESBORO — Alvin Daniel Atkins, a turbine mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Hurricane Grove Cemetery, near Sikes.

Irma N. Brown, 83
JONESVILLE — Irma N. Brown, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Faye Stilley Foster, 67
ALBANY — Faye Stilley Foster, an account supervisor for Louisiana Gas Co. (Atmos), died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday until services begin at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond.

Lee J. Gaar, 84
QUITMAN — Lee J. Gaar, a retired forester, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery at Gaar's Mill.

Lucille Golden, 86
N. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Lucille Golden, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joseph 'Joe' McDonald, 56
Joseph "Joe" McDonald of West Monroe, a chief inspector for pipeline, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Mildred Miller, 85
TALLULAH — Mary Mildred Miller, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Chapel, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

James D. Rogers, 68
James D. Rogers of West Monroe, a pipe fitter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.

Ruby C. Thompson, 75
DELHI — Ruby Christine Thompson, a teller, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Oak Grove.

W.H. 'Dub' Whittington, 63
HERBERT — W.H. 'Dub' Whittington, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethany Baptist Church, Herbert. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, and 1 p.m. Sunday until services begin at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Amos: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Ellington, Johnny: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.
Fergerson, Leslie: 6-8 p.m. today, Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church, Marion.
Hardnett, Tommie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Lake Providence.
Harris, Liller Mae: 1 p.m. today, Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ, Homer.
Henderson, Albertine: 2 p.m. today, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Hicks, Carl: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Jackson, Willie Mae 'Dankie': 11 a.m. today, First United Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Jenkins, Ricky: 11 a.m. today, Rankin Chapel AME, Rayville.
Jones, Trudy Inez: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Lewis, John Joseph: 2 p.m. today, Alabama Presbyterian Cemetery, Sibley.
McCall, Ricky Bernard: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Montgomery, Esther M.: noon today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice.
Nelson, Florida: 1 p.m. today, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Ricks, Sharon: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Roberson, Alice Turner: 1 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Robinson, George: 1 p.m. today, Oakwood Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Rogers, Lavelle: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Rowlan, Mary Lillian: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe.
Smith, Cloudy 'Preacher': 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington.
Smith, David Jr.,: 2 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
Southall, Leonidas 'Lonzo' S.: 11 a.m. today, Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Valentine, Merle: 2 p.m. today at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.
Walker, Ti'Naja R.: 11 a.m. Monday, Webster Cemetery, Jena.
White, Bobby Lee: 11 a.m. today, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Zehr, Larry Charles: 10 a.m. today, Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.

March 13, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. DELLA LEE COX
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Della Lee Cox, 66, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 14, 2005 at Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mrs. Cox enjoyed arts and crafts and was very artistic. She was preceded in death by her husband Axel E. Cox, parents Grady and Alma Lee and her brother James Lee.
She is survived by two children; Edward Craig and wife Judy and Cynthia Johnson and husband, David. One sister; Melba Vinns, two brothers; Grady E. Lee, Jr. and Melvin Lee. Five grandchildren; Alison, Michael , Rocky, Hillary and Amanda.

LAWRENCE EDWARD "LARRY" JONES, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Mr. Lawrence Edward "Larry" Jones, Jr., 74, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Trey Albritton officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Jones, a retired Air Force veteran, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, in New Orleans. Larry was a resident of Ouachita Parish since 1970 and was a former employee of Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jones; daughter, Kimberly Jones; sister, Charlotte Litton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

JOSEPH "PAPA" MCDONALD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Papa" McDonald, 56, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, March 14, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Bro. Jay Morgan officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. McDonald was born September 25, 1948 in Jonesboro, LA, and passed away March 10, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. McDonald was a chief inspector on pipeline for many years. He was a loving husband, father and papa.
Survivors are wife: Annamae Carey McDonald; Son: Clifford Thomas McDonald and wife Renee; daughters: Angela Karen Starr and husband Waylon, Corinna Foster Hopkins and husband Nathan Sr.; step-sons: Billy Ray Foster and David Foster; brother: Maurice McDonald; sisters: Doris Frost, Flora Mathis, and Ruby Pickett; grandchildren; Cody Foster, Shane Foster, Billy Ty Foster, Blade Foster, Dylan Foster, Hannah McDonald, Nate Hopkins Jr., Shawn Michael McDonald, and Anna Cherrie Foster. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to family to help with expenses.
Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 noon until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

EWELL DALTON SINGLETON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Ewell Dalton Singleton, 85, of West Monroe, will be held Monday morning at 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Dr. David Uth officiating.
Ewell was born January 31, 1920, in New Orleans, LA, and died March 11, 2005, in West Monroe.
He was the first executive director of Glenwood Regional Medical Center and assumed his position on January 1, 1962, when the hospital was an empty building sitting on a rural corner at the intersection of two country roads.
His first responsibility to prepare for the hospital opening was to organize a medical staff, furnish and equip the new facility, and hire personnel. He retired on February 1, 1979. Mr. Singleton was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Mr. Singleton was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi in 1954 and was awarded his Master's Degree in Hospital Administration from Northwestern University in Chicago in 1969.
He was a former administrator at Masonite Hospital in Laurel, MS and assistant administrator of Methodist Hospital in Hattisburg, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewell D. and Minnie Woods Singleton, by his sister, Elizabeth Ewell Singleton, and by his brother, Hiram Rivers Singleton. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Singleton; his daughters, Susan Walsworth and husband David of West Monroe, Nancy Powell and husband Dick of Shreveport, Beth Hayes and husband John of Monroe; stepdaughters, Phyllis Scroggin and husband Jerry, and Cynthia Watson and husband Randy, all of West Monroe; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Don Hammett, Dr. Hershel Harter, and to the staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center, and especially to Brenda Bell and Mary Turner for the care that they gave to Ewell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the individual's charity of choice. A gathering of friends will be held Monday morning from 9:00 AM until the service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

MR. LLOYD B. (LB) THOMPSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mr. Lloyd B. Thompson, age 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held 1:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Thompson served in WWII and afterwards owed and operated Thompson Grocery on Highway 34.
Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Bickham Thompson and his son Monty Joe Thompson.
Survivors include; three children: James "Butch" Thompson and wife Rosa, Ronald "Ronny" Thompson and wife Renee, and Nina Thompson, Sister; Vola Pennington; Brothers; Howard Thompson , Jimmy Thompson, L. E. Thompson, and numerous special family and friends.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 13, 2005.

MRS. AGNES "PEE WEE" WOLFE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes "Pee Wee" Wolfe, 79 of Baton Rouge, LA, formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Rev. Steve Kelly officiating. Interment will be in Twin City Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mrs. Wolfe was born February 5, 1926 in Ashdown, AR. and died March 10, 2005 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mrs. Wolfe was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Wolfe.
Mrs. Wolfe is survived by her two daughters-Elora Jo Roe and husband John "Skid", Freddie White and husband Alan; son-Steve Wolfe; sister-Claudia Sandifer; grandson- Darren Emery and wife Sherri; great grandson-Tyler Emery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Sandifer, Berry Haire, Donnie Brown, Joe Daniel, Buddy Chatham and Kevin Sandifer.
Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Landmark Nursing Center in West Monroe and Regency Place Nursing Center in Baton Rouge.

Johnny Allen Boose Sr., 52
Johnny Allen Boose Sr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Wanda Opal Foster, 23
SIMSBORO — Wanda Opal Foster, a student, died Wednesday. A visitation and remembrance service will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jimmie George, 77
BASTROP — Jimmie George, self-employed, died Saturday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. today at Bonne Idee Assembly of God.

Rosie Fay Joiner, 82
Rosie Fay Joiner of West Monroe, a secretary, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at New Chapel Hill, West Monroe. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to services today at the funeral home.

Burson Wafer Kirkpatrick, 83
ST. JOSEPH — Burson Wafer Kirkpatrick, a retired secretary and storeowner, died Friday. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Burial will be at Legion Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John Elbert 'J.E.' Tidwell, 81
CHATHAM — John Elbert "J.E." Tidwell died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Chatham Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Jesse Turner, 63
NEWELLTON — Jesse Turner died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Robbie M. Wells, 74
RUSTON — Robbie M. Wells died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

W.H. 'Dub' Whittington, 63
COLUMBIA — W.H. "Dub" Whittington, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 1 p.m. to services today at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Atkins, Alvin Daniel: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Ellington, Johnny: 2 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Foster, Faye Stilley: 2 p.m. today, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany.
Gaar, Lee J.: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Miller, Mary Mildred: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Thompson, Ruby Christine: 2:30 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Walker, Ti'Naja R.: 11 a.m. Monday, Webster Cemetery, Jena.

March 14, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EFFIE MEDLOCK GARDNER
Renaissance Funeral Home - Gonzales, LA.
Services for Mrs. Effie Medlock Gardner, age 93, of Denham Springs, LA, formally of DeRidder, LA, will be 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Bill Moon and Rev. Bill Foster officiating. Interment will be in the Old Chase Cemetery, Chase, LA, under the direction of Renaissance Funeral Home Gonzales, LA. Mrs. Gardner was born June 11, 1911 and passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Our Lady of the Lake. Mrs. Gardner was a graduate of Normal College in Natchitoches, LA. She taught in a one room school at Kendrick's Ferry and later taught 6th grade at Gilbert High School until she retired in 1959.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Scott Gardner, son, John Marshall "Buddy" Gardner, parents, John C. and Millicent Mooney Medlock, sisters, Palma Townsend and Octavia Schott, brothers, Mark and Tresmer Medlock.
Survivors will be her two daughters: Judy Dunlap of Denham Springs and Nancy Gardner of Baton Rouge; one granddaughter: Susan D. Mack and husband Pat of Denham Springs; one gradson: John G. Dunlap and wife Charamie of Baton Rouge; nephew: Cdr. Marshall N. Townsend, ret. and wife Dorothy; five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be John Dunlap, John Calhoun, Joey Smith and Pat Mack.
Visitation will be at the Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA, Monday, March 14, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

Lurline Watson Bailey, 76
KINMUNDY, Ill. — Lurline Watson Bailey, formerly of Wisner, a retired Mississippi Agriculture Department employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Della Lee Cox, 66
Della Lee Cox of Monroe, a seamstress, died Feb. 28. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille Golden, 86
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Lucille Golden, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Prospect Baptist Church. Burial will be at Colvin Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. to service time at the church.

Yvonne Grigsby Goss, 79
RUSTON — Yvonne Grigsby Goss, a wedding consultant, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Christian Family Life Center.

Joseph 'Papa' McDonald, 56
Joseph "Papa" McDonald of West Monroe, a chief pipeline inspector, died Thursday. Services will be 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be noon today until service time today at the funeral home.

Nannie Cox Shumaker, 99
Nannie Cox Shumaker of Grayson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ewell D. Singleton, 85
Ewell D. Singleton of West Monroe, a retired Glenwood Regional Medical Center administrator, died Friday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Lloyd B. Thompson, 87
Lloyd B. Thompson of West Monroe, a retired retail salesman, died Friday. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.

Woody 'WD' Williams, 79
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS — Woody "WD" Williams, a retired oil driller, died Friday. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gills First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Agnes 'PeeWee' Wolfe, 79
BATON ROUGE — Agnes "PeeWee" Wolfe, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Boose, Johnny Allen Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Foster, Wanda Opal: Visitation and remembrance service, 6-8 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
George, Jimmie: 2 p.m. today, Mer Rouge Cemetery.
Kirkpatrick, Burson Wafer: 11 a.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Tidwell, John Elbert "J.E.": 2 p.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Walker, Ti'Naja R.: 11 a.m. today, Webster Cemetery, Jena.
Wells, Robbie M.: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

March 15, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

RETIRED ATTORNEY AND FORMER STATE SENATOR JOSEPH DAVIS De BLIEUX
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Joseph Davis De Blieux was born in Columbia, LA on September 12, 1912. He was the eldest of the children of Ozet Perot De Blieux and Honore Louis De Blieux, who preceded him in death. Mr. De Blieux died at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly in Mer Rouge on Sunday, March 13, 2005 at the age of 92.
Mr. De Blieux was a man from meager means, but dreamed big on bettering himself, his family and fellow man. He worked very intently to obtain his education and become a credit of his determination to help others.
He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and in 1932 was graduated from Northeast Junior College, his major being pre-law. He worked his way through L.S.U. Law School taking odd jobs such as running the elevator in the State Capital, plus many other low pay, honest endeavors to meet the requirements of financial needs to obtain his college education.
In 1938 he graduated from Louisiana State University Law School and established a law practice in Baton Rouge, LA.
De Blieux struggled through the depression years, never losing sight of his dedication to be of service to others. In 1941 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served four years in the Mid-East as a Staff Sgt. Law Clerk. In 1946 he returned to the States and continued his law practice and entered political life.
He was elected to the State Senate in 1956. He gained notoriety for his outspoken beliefs of principles and morals. He was noted for defense of the working man and patriotism. He served in the State Senate four terms, sixteen years, and sacrificed his political future defending "Civil Rights". He was named outstanding senator for one of the years while serving and was invited to the White House for a personal meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady, Lady Bird. This was for the purpose of commending him for his works. De Blieux's by-line was the Biblical quote, "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?" He reminded people in conversation that he was busy trying to buy Eternal Insurance.
The late Governor John McKeithen said, "There has never been a man in the Legislature more honest than J.D. De Blieux."
De Blieux served as a leader and officer in many religious, civic and governmental organizations such as The Amvets, American Legion Commander, V.F.W., MADD, Lions Club, Kiwanis, American Bar Association, member of four prayer groups, Knights of Columbus Council # 969, 4th Degree Knights of St. Gregory (an honor bestowed by the Pope), Democratic Central Committee and other organizations. He received many honors for his dedication.
De Blieux was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral, Baton Rouge, LA.
He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-six years, Dorothy Lepine De Blieux; his son, Paul Louis De Blieux; a sister, Nita De Blieux Brinson; two brothers, Henry Lester De Blieux and Honore Louis De Blieux, Jr.
He is survived by four brothers: James De Blieux, W.V. De Blieux, John A. De Blieux and Robert De Blieux; six sisters: Mildred De Blieux, Helen De Blieux Hughes, all of Bastrop, LA, Lois De Blieux Compton of Benton, AR, Tina De Blieux Stephenson of Monroe, LA, Peggy De Blieux Cayer of Ruston, LA and Alma De Blieux Honeycutt of Mer Rouge, LA; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral services will be under the direction of Rabenhorst at 825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting hours will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 and the funeral mass celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral at 10:00 AM on March 16, 2005 in Baton Rouge, LA officiated by Father John Kennedy and Monsignor Gerald Lefebvre. Interment will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
Pallbearers will be James B. Fredrick, Dave Kimball, Robert Parker, John Dale Powers, Ralf Brewer and Alex Bourgeous.
Honorary Pallbearers are Knights of Council # 969, Baton Rouge, LA.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop, LA or the Knights of Columbus Council # 969, Baton Rouge, LA. The family extends thanks to all persons that supported J.D. in his lifetime and all who extended love and care in his "sun-set" of life, especially Oak Woods Home For the Elderly, of Mer Rouge, LA.
There will be a 6:30 PM Memorial Mass on Friday, March 18, 2005 at St. Joseph Catholic in Bastrop, LA with Father John Kennedy officiating followed by visitation with family.

JOHN ELBERT "J.E." TIDWELL
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for John Elbert "J.E." Tidwell will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doyle McManus and Bro. Andy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA.
Mr. Tidwell was born on September 28, 1923 in Bienville, LA and passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 12, 2005. He was a retired Mill Wright for Browder Lumber Company.
Mr. Tidwell was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Jones and his previous wife, Valerie Staggs Tidwell.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred L. Tidwell of Chatham, LA; a daughter, Sandra Tidwell Waters and husband, T.D. of Oak Grove, LA; two sons, Tommy Tidwell and wife, Pam of Santa Fe, TX and Chet Tidwell and wife, Shelley of Chatham, LA; two step-daughters, Angela Moore and husband, Gene of Baton Rouge, LA and Nicci Wall of Jonesboro, LA; a step-son, Chris Harthey and wife, Misty of Chatham, LA; three sisters: Martha Moss of Orlando, FL, Rachel Antley of Dickinson, TX and Betty Norton of Jackson, MS; four brothers: Ellis Tidwell of Ringgold, LA, Mearl Tidwell of Ringgold, LA, Wayne Tidwell of Shreveport, LA and Jimmy Tidwell of Haughton, LA; seven grandchildren; three great -grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

JAMES CONRAD WILLIAMSON
Mulheran Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
James Conrad Williamson, LTC (Ret.), Girard, passed from this life on March 5, 2005, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on March 28, 1935 in Archibald, Louisiana, and was a graduate of Mangham High School and Northeast Louisiana State University and then entered the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer, where he served in Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded multiple commendations for courage in combat including two Bronze Stars, the National Defense Services Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal.
A lifetime of reading, curiosity and travel gave him a wealth of knowledge ranging from the useful to the obscure, and he delighted in sharing odd facts and stories with family and friends. He was a huge LSU football fan, even listening to their games on shortwave radio while stationed overseas.
He was preceded in death by parents, Edmund Connella Williamson, Rubye Griggs Williamson; sister, Ann Cummins; nephew, Richard Cummins, and niece, Lynne Williamson.
He is survived by his beloved family: wife, Peggy Guynes Williamson of the home; daughters Jaymie Williamson, Las Cruces, NM; Diane Williamson, Lykens, PA; step-children, Dee Deere Carpenter and Chris Deere, Rayville; brother, Edmund Nelson Williamson, Mangham; three nephews; two nieces, six great-nieces and nephews; two step-grandchildren, and former wife, Nell Williamson, mother of his two daughters.
Instead of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Mr. Williamson's favorite charities: River Cities Humane Society for Cats, the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Lurline W. Bailey, 76
KINMUNDY, Ill. — Lurline Watson Bailey, formerly of Wisner, retired from Mississippi Co-op, died Friday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Battle, 56
OAKLAND, Calif. — James Battle, formerly of Monroe, a retired mail handler, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cynthia E. Breed, 49
FARMERVILLE — Cynthia Edwards Breed, a schoolteacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Steven H. Brown, 38
BATON ROUGE — Steven H. Brown, formerly of Winnsboro, self-employed, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Adell Chambers, 83
Adell Chambers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Curtis Jerome Clark, 24
Curtis Jerome Clark of Monroe, formerly of Waterproof, a restaurant worker, died March 6. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Cicero Douglas, 83
RUSTON — Cicero Douglas, a retired cook, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Mayes Chapel Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Effie M. Gardner, 93
DENHAM SPRINGS — Effie Medlock Gardner, a retired teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is noon today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time. Burial is at Chase Cemetery.

JaMya Hickman, infant
RAYVILLE — JaMya Hickman, the infant daughter of LaJessica Hunter, died Friday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Love and Charity Cemetery, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nan VanCleave Hopkins, 84
SHREVEPORT — Nan VanCleave Hopkins, formerly of Bastrop, retired clerk of court for Morehouse Parish, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Evelyn Jackson, 55
Evelyn Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elmer Howrey Monroe, 86
MONTGOMERY — Elmer Howrey Monroe, a retired barber, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hargis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial is at Hargis Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Martha Faye Morrison, 76
BASTROP — Martha Faye Morrison, self-employed, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Keith Newton, 48
BASKIN — Keith Newton, an oil field consultant, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Baskin.

John C. Roberts Jr., 73
CLEVELAND, Texas — John C. Roberts Jr., an auto parts store owner, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant.

Janie Sanders, 75
Janie Sanders of Monroe, formerly of Rayville, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nannie H. Shumaker, 99
WINNSBORO — Nannie Havannah Shumaker, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery,

Grayson.Louise W. Sorrells, 91
BOSSIER CITY — Louise Wheeler Sorrells, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Roberta Thompson, 65
Roberta Thompson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Williams, 60
Charles "Buddy" Williams of West Monroe, formerly of Newellton, a service tech for Direct TV, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

W.D. 'Woody' Williams, 79
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — W.D. "Woody" Williams, formerly of Winnsboro, a cattle rancher, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time.

Agnes 'PeeWee' Wolfe, 79
BATON ROUGE — Agnes "PeeWee" Wolfe, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Golden, Lucille: 10 a.m. today, New Prospect Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Ark.
Goss, Yvonne Grigsby: 2 p.m. today, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Tidwell, John Elbert "J.E.": 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.

March 16, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CYNTHIA EDWARDS BREED
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Cynthia Edwards Breed, 49, of Farmerville, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 17, 2005, at First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA, with Rev. Allen Akin and Rev. Willie Cottrell officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Bernice, LA.
Mrs. Breed passed away on Monday, March 14, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Cynthia was a member of Franklin Street Baptist Church. She taught school for 27 and a half years at Farmerville, Downsville and Ruston. She touched a lot of lives in her teaching years. She managed Hillside pool in the summers. At Louisiana Tech she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She loved summer trips to Colorado where the family loved to spend time in the outdoors. She was a loving wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her mother Patricia Edwards.
Cynthia is survived by her husband of 24 and a half years Bill Breed of Farmerville, LA; children Tyler Breed and Whitney Breed both of Ruston, LA and Hunter Breed of Farmerville, LA; father Melton Gray Edwards of Farmerville, LA; brothers and sisters Jennifer Bordelon and husband Terry of Branson, MO, Mel Edwards and wife Debra of Farmerville, LA, Philip Edwards and wife Missy of Alexandria, LA, Peggy Stracener and husband Kyle of West Monroe, LA and Eric Edwards and wife Marilyn of Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers will be Kim Cranford, John Preaus, Mike Lazenby, Randy Moore, David Rogers and Joel Taylor. Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, Mid-South Chapter, 1010 June Rd. Memphis, TN 38119. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, March 16, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA and Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

MRS. BERNADINE KILCREASE TARVER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Bernadine Kilcrease Tarver, 84, of Monroe, widow of Mr. M. D. Tarver, entered into rest on March 15, 2005 and was interred privately in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by a son, Michael of New Orleans, LA.

PATSY TEEKELL HANCOCK
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Patsy Teekell Hancock, 54, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 17, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. B. F. Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Ms. Hancock, a graduate of Wossman High School, died Monday, March 14, 2005. Her father, Selman Gill Teekell preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Sage Megan Hancock; son, Aaron Clay Hancock; father of her children, James Hollis Hancock; mother, Mary Teekell; brother, Gill Teekell; and sisters, Gracie Teekell Temple and Mary Ann Fisher.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

TED NORMAN HODGE
Mulhearn Funeral Home Sheffield Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Mr. Ted Norman Hodge, 49, of Monroe, will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, March 17, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Julie Spencer officiating.
Mr. Hodge, a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005.
Survivors include his mother, Dona Ulmer Miller of Monroe; sister, Kay Terry of West Monroe; brothers, Nathan Hodge of Monroe, Paul Hodge of Smithville, AR and George Hodge of Ada, LA; nieces, Godchild Sheila Hodge, Tammy Phelps, Brandy Terry Pontif, Kirsten Hodge, and Sharroll Hodge; nephew, Christopher Hodge; and also his faithful companion, Black Dog. His father, George Wesley Hodge and niece, Melissa Hodge preceded him in death. He had worked at Alliance Electrical for many years until his illness.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Society, or American Diabetic Association.Temple, TX.

RUSSELL THOMSON, husband of Betty Miller Thomson, passed away at his home in Salado, TX on March 09, 2005.
He is Survived by his wife, stepson Jim Spillers and wife Diane Spillers; ten grandchildren, Shannon Nix and husband Kyle Nix, James, Clayton, Ashlea, Parker, Spencer, Seth, Forrest, Colby, and Hudson Spillers, all of West Monroe, LA. One great grandchild, Alyssa Nix. Originally from Ballinger, TX, he made Rockport, TX his home for 27 Years. He worked as a micropaleontologist for EXXON- Mobile for 30 years. Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple, TX was in charge of arrangements, there were no services, the body was cremated.

James Battle, 56
OAKLAND, Calif. — James Battle, a retired mail handler, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services were set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will follow at Lake Irvin Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Bobby Farris Bearden, 71
FARMERVILLE — Bobby Farris Bearden, a retired carpenter and farmer, died Tuesday. Arraignments were incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Marion Curry, 75
DUBACH — Marion Curry, a retired heavy-equipment mechanic, died Tuesday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Culbertson Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Culbertson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Roy H. Davis, 81
CHOUDRANT — Roy H. Davis, who was retired, died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Wanda Opal Foster, 23
SIMSBORO — Wanda Opal Foster, a student, died March 9. A private family service was planned under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Brook Hutchinson, 16
RAYVILLE — Brook Hutchinson died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Linda Jones
RAYVILLE — Linda Jones died Tuesday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Melissie 'Missy' McGhee, 51
BASTROP — Melissie "Missy" McGhee, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will follow at Mer Rouge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lucille Shopher Phillips, 88
OAK GROVE — Lucille Shopher Phillips, a homemaker, died Monday. Services were set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will follow at Red Wing Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Irma J. Simpson, 55
Irma J. Simpson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will follow at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Simmie W. Taunton, 83
JONESVILLE — Simmie W. Taunton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services were set for 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Jena. Visitation will be from noon to services at the funeral home.

Charles 'Buddy' Williams, 60
Charles "Buddy" Williamson of West Monroe, formerly of Newellton, a television service technician, died Sunday. Graveside services were set for 10 a.m. today at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmie John Webb, 60
TALLULAH — Jimmie John Webb, a retired school bus driver, died Sunday. Services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial will follow at New Oakwood Cemetery in Fortune Fork. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Chambers, Adell: 11 a.m. today, Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros.
Hickman, JaMya: 11 a.m. today, Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville.
Hopkins, Nan VanCleave: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Monroe, Elmer Howrey: 1 p.m. today, Hargis Baptist Church.
Morrison, Martha Faye: 2 p.m. Thursday, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Newton, Keith: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Roberts Jr., John C.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Shumaker, Nannie Havannah: 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Sorrells, Louise Wheeler: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

March 17, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. MARY LUCILLE DUNN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Mrs. Mary Lucille Dunn, 62, of Mt. Ida, AR, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 18, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Steven Dans officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Dunn died on March 14, 2005, in Mt. Ida, AR. She was a retired bookkeeper with Kilpatrick Funeral Homes.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Dunn; four children, Paul Dunn of Hot Springs, AR; Steve Dunn of Leesville, LA; Amy Henderson of Farmerville, LA; and Daniel Dunn of Mt. Ida, AR; three sisters, Francis Jordan of Lake Providence, LA; Dorothy Shelley of Pinebluff, AR; and Elizabeth Wheat of Ward, AR; three brothers, James Oliver of Downsville, LA; Clifton Oliver of Marion, LA; and Rex Oliver of Kilbourne, LA; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

LINDA G. JONES
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Linda G. Jones, age 55, of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, March 18, 2005 at the Christian Life Church, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Ronnie Libby and Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will be in the Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Linda G. Jones was born on July 30, 1949 in Monroe, LA, and passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2005.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her father, J. D. Parker; and her brother-in-law, Tommy Rymes.
Survivors include her husband, Bennie Jones, Sr. of Rayville, LA; daughter: Kimberly Lowery and husband, Randall of Mangham, LA; sons: B. J. Jones and wife, Michelle of Rayville, LA, and John Wesley Jones of Rayville, LA; grandchildren: Ben Jones of Monroe, LA, Rachael Jones of Panama City, FL, and Taylor Lowery of Mangham, LA; mother: Maudie Parker of Hebert, LA; brothers: James D. Parker and wife, Cindy of Hebert, LA, Andy Parker of Hebert, LA, and Otis Parker and wife, Brandi of Hebert, LA; sisters: Judy Parker Evans and husband, Dennis of Hebert, LA, Gracey Rymes of Hebert, LA, and Danny K. Sharbino and husband, Mark of Rayville, LA.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Mixon, Roger McClanahan, Sr., Paul Ensminger, Ronnie Reid, William Stockstill, Keith Burr, and Steve McKnight. Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM, Thursday at Christian Life Church and 8:00 AM until service time, Friday at the Church. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Faith Tabernacle Church, 1905 Auburn Avenue, Monroe, LA. 71201.

BROOKE ASHLEY HUTCHINSON LOWERY
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Brooke Ashley Hutchinson Lowery, age 16, of Mangham, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, March 18, 2005 at the Christian Life Church, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Ronnie Libby and Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will be in Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Miss Brooke Ashley Hutchinson Lowery was born on February 10, 1989 in Panama City, Florida and passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2005.
Survivors include her mother, Kimberly Jones Lowery and husband, Randall of Mangham, LA; father: Danny Hutchinson of wife, Shana of Panama City, Florida; sisters: Taylor Lowery of Mangham, LA, Daniele Hutchinson of Panama City, FL, Christina Halsell of Jacksonville, FL, Ashley Taylor Hutchinson of Panama City, FL; brother: Chanler Hutchinson of Panama City, FL; grandparents: Bennie Jones, Sr. of Rayville, LA, Skipper Hutchinson and wife, Carlolyn of Panama City, FL, Glen Lowery and wife, Penny of Winslow, Ark; great grandmother: Maudie Parker of Hebert, LA; cousins: Ben Jones of Monroe, LA, Rachael Jones of Panama City, FL; and T. J. Hutchinson of Panama City, FL.
Pallbearers will be Terry Hutchinson, Jeff Hutchinson, T. J. Hutchinson, Alex Duchene, Cody Jones, Jeffrey Hill, George Ray Smith, John Thomas, and Jed Smith. Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM, Thursday at Christian Life Church and 8:00 AM until service time, Friday at the Church. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Faith Tabernacle Church. 1905 Auburn Avenue, Monroe, LA. 71201

Bobby Farris Bearden, 71
FARMERVILLE — Bobby Farris Bearden, a retired carpenter and farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Sardis Baptist Church. Burial is in Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Cynthia E. Breed, 49
FARMERVILLE — Cynthia Edwards Breed, a schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Steven H. Brown, 38
BATON ROUGE — Steven H. Brown, formerly of Winnsboro, self-employed, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Harvey Buie, 76
DALLAS — Harvey Buie of Dallas, formerly of Monroe, an auto paint and body worker, died March 14. Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Monday at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday in Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.

Dorothy C. Goins, 91
RUSTON — Dorothy C. Goins, an assistant chief operator for South Central Bell, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is in Cook Cemetery, Ruston.

Patsy Teekell Hancock, 54
Patsy Teekell Hancock of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Riverview Cemetery.

Jeanette Harrison, 79
TALLULAH — Jeanette Harrison died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James Hendricks, 61
FARMERVILLE — James Hendricks, a handyman, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ted Norman Hodge, 49
Ted Norman Hodge of Monroe, a motor rewinder, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Evelyn Jackson, 55
Evelyn Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Linda G. Jones, 55
RAYVILLE — Linda G. Jones, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Burial is in Woolen Lake Church of God Cemetery, Hebert, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is all day today at the church.

Brooke A. H. Lowery, 16
MANGHAM — Brooke Ashley Hutchinson Lowery, a high school student, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Visitation is all day today at the church. Burial is in Woolen Lake Church of God Cemetery, Hebert, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary M. Luttrell, 85
RUSTON — Mary M. Luttrell died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Martha Faye Morrison, 76
BASTROP — Martha Faye Morrison, self-employed, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Fleater Mae Paul, 68
Fleater Mae Paul of Monroe, a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Janie Sanders, 75
RAYVILLE — Janie Sanders, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Roberta Thompson, 65
Roberta Thompson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ella Wallace, 86
Ella Wallace of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Union Baptist Cemetery, Bosco.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Battle, James: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Curry, Marion: 10 a.m. today, Culbertson Baptist Church.
McGhee, Melissie "Missy": 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop.
Phillips, Lucille Shopher: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove.
Simpson, Irma J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Webb, Jimmie John: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.

March 18, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. NANCY A. MAULDIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Nancy A. Mauldin, 58, was born on June 25, 1946 and passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband: Jome Mauldin; son: Adam Chlastak; daughter: Kendra Dano; grandchildren: Jacob Dano, Falyn Chlastak and Chase Chlastak; mother: Marjorie Cross; brother: Howard Forgione.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA, is handling local arrangements and Layton Funeral Home in Bedminister, New Jersey will be handling interment services.

MRS. BESSIE GREEN RUSSELL
Rose-Neath Funeal Home - Shreveport, LA.
SHREVEPORT, LA — Mrs. Bessie Greene Russell was born March 16, 1920 to George and Nancy Greene in Bernice, LA. She passed away on her 85th birthday, Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in Shreveport, LA.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 10:00 PM. Reverend Randall Johnson will preside, assisted by Reverend Murray Hodge. Graveside services will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Calhoun, LA at 2:00 PM.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, March 18, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband, Hix Russell.
Mrs. Russell was a beloved and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her life. Her memory will live on in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of her sons, Jimmy Russell and wife, Connie and Tex Russell and wife, Brenda; daughters, Ann Thomas and Gail Miller and husband, Sid; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Mrs. Russell's family extends appreciation to the Guest House, Christus Schumpert Medical Center and Agape Hospice staffs for their compassionate care. The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

T. SCOTT STRICKLAND
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for T. Scott Strickland, D.D.S., 76, of West Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home with the Rev. James Poole and the Rev. W. Spiller Milton officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Dr. Strickland died Wednesday, March 16, 2005.
He practiced dentistry in West Monroe for 46 years.
Dr. Strickland, a 33rd degree Mason, was a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana (1969) and a member of numerous Masonic lodges throughout Louisiana.
He was past president of the Louisiana Wild Turkey Federation and of Operation Game Thief. He served in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Captain and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War serving as a foreward observer of an artillery unit. Dr. Strickland is survived by his wife, Uella Lepine Strickland, daughter: Joy Elizabeth Strickland of Herndon, Virginia; sisters: Myrth Bankston, Mary Ann Stapp, Retta and her husband, the Rev. James Poole, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Calvin Folds, M.D., Randy Coates, Richard Norman, Carl Fatheree, Robert Joyner, Jim Smith, Woody Bilyeu and CharlesTraylor, II, Esq.
Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews, Robert, Richard, Roger, and Charles Lee, Roy, John and Paul Stapp, Jim and Martin Poole, Keith, Carl, Kirk, Kyle, Adam, Chris, Peter, Chuck and David Lepine, Mike and Kevin Phillips, James Naquin, Robert Erdos, and the Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation, 205 University Avenue, Monroe, LA. 71203.

McKinley J. Bates, infant
FERRIDAY — McKinley Jarrell Bates died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnie Louise E. Blair, 85
DODSON — Minnie Louise Edmonds Blair died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will follow at Siloam Springs Cemetery, Dodson.

Daisy Bradford, 102
Daisy Bradford of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Elizabeth W. Branch, 92
TALLULAH — Elizabeth W. Branch died March 10. The funeral is at noon Saturday at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Irene Gordy Brent, 92
WINNSBORO — Irene Gordy Brent, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Sunday at Magnolia Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

LaSandra D. Combs, 25
LaSandra Denise Combs of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Adriel Moore Cooper, 92
QUITMAN — Adriel Moore Cooper, a retired fireman for N.L.&G. Railroad, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Roy H. Davis, 81
CHOUDRANT — Roy H. Davis, an electrician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant.

Mary Lucille Dunn, 62
MOUNT IDA, Ark. — Mary Lucille Dunn, a bookkeeper, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Henry Flanders, 78
VIDALIA — Henry Flanders, a furniture mover, died March 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Whitehall Cemetery, Vidalia.

Evelyn Jackson, 55
Evelyn Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery.

Mack Jefferson, 91
FERRIDAY — Mack Jefferson, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Beulah Lee Johnson, 59
Beulah Lee Johnson of Monroe, a bus driver for the Monroe City School System, died March 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jessie Edward Lee, infant
BASTROP — Jessie Edward Lee, the infant son of Sonya Michelle Calhoun and Jessie Deon Lee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is until time of service. Burial is in Forest Cemetery.

Lucinda Myles, 89
Lucinda Myles of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

John Henry Peevy, 85
John Henry Peevy of Monroe, a mill laborer, died March 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Macedonia No. 2 cemetery, Choudrant.

T.A. Rogers Sr., 92
BASTROP — T.A. Rogers Sr., a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery.

Lois Ann Savage, 58
TALLULAH — Lois Ann Savage, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Chapel, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Evelyn States, 71
RAYVILLE — Evelyn States, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Johnny H. Stuart, 90
TALLULAH — Johnny Hamilton Stuart, a farmer, died Thursday. Graveside service is 2:30 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Roberta Thomas, 83
BASTROP — Roberta Thomas, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at H.B. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jesse Turner, 63
NEWELLTON — Jesse Turner, a consultant, died March 12. The funeral is at noon Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi. Visitation is today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Canton Cemetery, Newellton.

Frazier Warren, 80
TALLULAH — Frazier Warren, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall, Tallulah. Visitation is today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Evangelist Watson, 74
Evangelist Watson of Monroe, a retired laborer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Battle, James: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Buie, Harvey: 11 a.m. Monday, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.
Jones, Linda G.: 10 a.m. today, Christian Life Church, Monroe.
Goins, Dorothy C.: 2 p.m. today, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston.
Lowery, Brooke Ashley: 10 a.m. today, Christian Life Church, Monroe.
Luttrell, Mary M.: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Sanders, Janie: 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.
Simpson, Irma J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wallace, Ella: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Webb, Jimmie John: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.

March 19, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. IRENE FINCH GORDY BRENT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Services for Mrs. Irene Finch Gordy Brent, age 92, of Winnsboro, LA, will be at 11:00 AM, Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
She was born Leslie Irene Finch on January 27, 1913 at Stage, MS, and died March 16, 2005 at Winnsboro, LA.
Her parents, Marshall F. Finch and Mary Anderson Finch moved from Mississippi to Louisiana in 1913, first to Delhi and then to Kilbourne. Irene attended Kilbourne School, going to school in a horse drawn buggy.
After graduating from Kilbourne High School, she attended Normal Teachers College at Natchitoches, LA, and then began a forty-year teaching career at age eighteen in a one-room school at Pine Grove community west of Kilbourne.
Her transportation to school was a saddle horse that once dumped her into a roadside borrow pit resulting in, as one of her students remembered decades later, the "maddest, wettest, teacher" he had ever seen.
She and her first husband, Charles J. "DocK" Gordy married in March, 1934. Making their first home in Wisner, LA, they had two children. The family later moved to Ward III of Franklin Parish where she returned to teaching in another one-room school at Little Egypt on the banks of the Bayou Macon.
While teaching in public and private schools in Franklin Parish, she continued her education at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches and Northeast State University, Monroe. She taught in Franklin Parish until age 67 and then she substituted.After the death of her first husband, she married Troy Brent and they continued to reside in Ward III. Irene was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, and Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Charles J. "Dock" Gordy and Troy Brent; her son Charles J. "Chuck" Gordy, Jr; a great-granddaughter Mary Jordan Gordy; her parents Marshall F. and Mary Anderson Finch; six brothers, William E., John C., Leonidas P., Carey, Lawrence, and Marshall F. Jr. Finch, five sisters; Ruby Finch Thompson, Lurline Finch Randall, Annie Laura Finch, Fannie Pearl Finch, and Mary Agnes Finch.
She is survived by her daughter Ruby Nell Gordy of Long Beach, CA; daughter-in-law: Mary Opal Caldwell Gordy; grandsons, Robert Keith and wife Mary, Ronny Charles and wife Suszanne, and Gregory Brent and wife Janet Gordy all of Jackson and Canton, MS; also, granddaughter Tamara Gay and husband Stacy Swedenberg of Humble, TX; great-grandsons, Judson Tyler, Ronny Charles, and Jackson Caldwell Swedenberg; great-granddaughters, Jennifer Paige, Caroline Elizabeth, and Macy Canoy Gordy. She is also survived by a brother Robert H. Finch and wife Elise of Monroe, LA, and a sister Pauline Finch Hynard of Longview, TX, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA.

LILLIE MAUD CARTER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Services for Lillie Maud Carter, age 86, of Ruston, LA, were held Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna, LA, with Rev. David Hastings officiating. Interment was held at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens near West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Carter died Thursday, March 10, 2005 in Minden, LA, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Carter was a member of Calvary Baptist Church; past member of Edgewood Baptist Church in West Monroe; a member of the Greenwood Peacemakers Quilting Club and she was retired from United Insurance Company.
Mrs. Carter is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Woodrow W. Carter.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Carter Webb of Calhoun, LA; sons, Glen Carter and wife Kay of Bossier City, LA, and Eric Carter of Bernice, LA; six grandchildren, Stacey McKinnie of Calhoun, LA, Carter Webb of Calhoun, LA, Lori Rogers of Shreveport, LA, Kandi Talbert of Minden, LA, Chris Carter of Haughton, LA, and Jared Carter of Benice, LA; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Vienna, LA.
Pallbearers were family members.

OLLIE MAE HENDRIX
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Ollie Mae Hendrix, 97, of Farmerville will be 2:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Sharon Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Hendrix, a homemaker, died March 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. C. Hendrix and one son, Malvin Hendrix. Survivors include one son, Max Hendrix a wife, Mildred of Bernice; one daughter, Carleen Hendrix Madix and husband, Keith of Bernice; one brother, Richard Puckett of Sterlington; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Visitation will be 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home.

Lillian E. Carpenter, 75
DODSON — Lillian Estelle Carpenter, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cypress Creek Cemetery, near Dodson, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Janice K. Crawford, 63
CLARKS — Janice Kennedy Crawford, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Bessie Jackson, 87
HOUSTON — Bessie Jackson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Carrie M. Kelley, 94
BASTROP — Carrie M. Kelley, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Promise Land Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.

Mary T. Lee, 75
WINNSBORO — Mary T. Lee, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Charles Ray Markcom, 44
WINNSBORO — Charles Ray Markcom, a forklift operator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Archie C. Moorehead, 71
CONWAY — Archie Clarence Moorehead, retired, died March 13. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Everett Don Odom, 92
RUSTON — Everett Don Odom, a retired electrician at Hodge Paper Mill, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Dr. T. Scott Strickland, 76
Dr. T. Scott Strickland of West Monroe, a dentist, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park.

Bernita F. Coon Worley, 72
Bernita Fern Coon Worley, of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood employee, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Lapine Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Battle, James: 10:30 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Bradford, Daisy: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Branch, Elizabeth W.: noon today, St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Tallulah.
Brent, Irene Gordy: 11 a.m. Sunday, Magnolia Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Buie, Harvey: 11 a.m. Monday, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.
Cooper, Adriel Moore: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Flanders, Henry: 11 a.m. today, Concordia Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday.
Jackson, Evelyn: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jefferson, Mack: 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore.
Johnson, Beulah Lee: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Myles, Lucinda: 2 p.m. today, Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Peevy, John Henry: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rogers, T.A. Sr.: 1 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop.
Sanders, Janie: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.
Savage, Lois Ann: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Chapel, Tallulah.
Simpson, Irma J.: 11 a.m. today, Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Roberta: 11 a.m. today, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Turner, Jesse: noon today, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Warren, Frazier: 1 p.m. today, Kingdom Hall, Tallulah.
Wallace, Ella: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Webb, Jimmie John: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.

March 20, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ROBERT ACE BROWN
Cox Funeral Homes - Oak Grove, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Ace Brown, age 87, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the First Church of God in Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Paul Ninemire, Rev. Roy Popmiller and Rev. Jonathan Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes of Oak Grove, LA.
Mr. Brown was born on August 24, 1917 and passed away on March 19, 2005 in Oak Grove, LA.
Mr. Brown was a native and lifelong resident of Oak Grove, LA, where he was a charter member of the First Church of God. He was also a veteran of WWII, in which he served with the 772 Air Squadron in the European Theatre. In addition, he served with the 341st Regiment in the Korean Conflict. He served on the West Carroll Parish School Board for eight years and was instrumental in founding the Mary Biggs School in Oak Grove.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Brown and Roxie Alberta Brown; his daughter, Cathy Lynn Brown; three brothers: Dayton Brown, Don Brown and Luther Brown; and a sister, Mamie Conn.
He is survived by his wife, Chris Brown; a son, Mike Brown and his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Christy Warner and her husband, John; three granddaughters: Dodie Boyte, Joann Warner, and Kim Danley and her husband, Jim; three grandsons: Brandon Brown, Josh Brown, and John Robert Warner; five great-grandchildren: Garrett Boyte, Colt Boyte, Lawson Boyte, Bo Danley, and Brelee Danley; and special friend, Chris Harper, all of Oak Grove, LA.
Pallbearers will be Donald B. Brown, Lee Fletcher, Danny Gunter, Von Carroll, Justin Gregory, Pete Chambless and Marshall Ruffin.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Smith, Shorty Crook, Morris, Moore, Jackie Jones, Edward Jones, Jerry Harper, Judge Glynn David Roberts, L.C. Brown and Lavelle Brown.
Memorials may be made to the First Church of God in Oak Grove, LA.
To leave condolences to the family: www.coxfuneral.com.

LOIS S. DONALDSON
Southern Funeral Home - Jonesboro, Louisiana
Mrs. Lois S. Donaldson died Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Blairsville, GA following a brief illness. Mrs. Donaldson was born in Hodge, LA on August 31, 1916 to George R. and Susie Clark Stevenson. She was a resident of Hodge until 2004 when she moved to Georgia to be close to her family. Mrs. Donaldson was a homemaker and a long-time member of Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Quitman with Rev. Jimmie Pyles officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA.
Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until time of service.
Mrs. Donaldson is survived by three daughters: Denon Scott and Alicia Cramer, both of Blairsville, GA and Tana Gray of Norristown, NJ; her son, David Donaldson of Mansfield, LA; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

GEORGE EDWARD HUMPHRIES
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for George Edward Humphries, age 81, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 21, 2005 at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Highway 4 in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Roger Young officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.
Mr. Humphries died Saturday, March 19, 2005 after a battle with cancer. Mr. Humphries was a disabled World War II veteran having fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sibyl and four brothers: Tommy, Clyde, Billy and Nathan Humphries.
He is survived by a daughter, Georgia Street and husband, Bill of Monroe; two sons, Eddie Humphries and wife, Roxana of Orlando, FL and Randy Humphries and wife, Cindy of Winnsboro. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his sister, Margie Humphries Wiggins of West Monroe and brother, Calvin Humphries of Fort Necessity.
Visitation was held Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1761 North 19th St., Monroe, LA 71201 or the Ronald McDonald House, 200 South Third St., Monroe, LA 71202.

MR. ROBERT "BOBBY" TINSLEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Robert "Bobby" Tinsley, age 76, of West Monroe will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the Flora Cemetery in Flora, MS with Cdr. Artis M. Davis officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Tinsley was born on July 26, 1928 in Hamilton, MS and passed away on March 20, 2005 in West Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Tinsley was raised in Utica, MS before moving to the West Monroe area. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Tinsley retired from Illinois Central with over forty-two years of service as a dispatcher. He was also a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in West Monroe, the local chapter of the V.F.W., the N.R.A., and a 32nd degree Master Mason and Shriner for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Edwina Smith Tinsley of West Monroe, LA; brother, Fay B. Tinsley of Utica, MS; five nephews who will serve as pallbearers; four nieces: Cala Davis, Jackie Hadden, Michelle Hegberg, and Katrina Nacra; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
Pallbearers will be his nephews: Mike Tinsley, Joe Tinsley, David Tinsley, Jim Tinsley, Tommy Tinsley, and Victor Hadden.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick's in West Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Sara Elizabeth Cross, 19
WISNER — Sara Elizabeth Cross died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jeanette Harrison, 79
TALLULAH — Jeanette Harrison, a homemaker, died March 14. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home's St. Mary's Chapel. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Kingdom Baptist Church, followed by burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

George E. Humphries, 81
WINNSBORO — George Edward Humphries, a World War II veteran, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro, with burial following at Oak Grove Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Sue Martinez Lazos, 71
DELHI — Sue Martinez Lazos, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, and 10 a.m. Wednesday until services at the church. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, followed by burial in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Charles Ray Markcom, 44
WINNSBORO — Charles Ray Markcom, a forklift operator, died Wednesday. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church in Winnsboro, followed by burial in Rest Haven Cemetery under direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Arley Issac Patten, 77
Arley Issac Patten, a retired Sears employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Rocky

Ronald Vining, 42
POYEN, Ark. — Ronald Vining, draftsman project manager for V.P. Buildings in Pine Bluff and a Bastrop native, died Saturday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Regency Funeral Home in Malvern, Ark. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will follow in Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery.

Woodrow Wilson Wall, 87
Woodrow Wilson Wall of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Saturday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Greater Apostolic Church of Chatham. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Apostolic Church, followed by burial in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Nora Parker Wallace, 61
GILBERT — Nora Parker Wallace, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral home, Winnsboro.

Eliza Washington, 103
TALLULAH — Arrangements for Eliza Washington, who died Friday, are incomplete under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allen, Ella: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Baskin.
Buie, Harvey: 11 a.m. today, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.
Crawford, Janice Kennedy: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
DeLisle, Ruby: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill.
Kelley, Carrie M.: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Lee, Mary T.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Moorehead, Archie Clarence: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside Baptist Church.
Thompson, James Maurice: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Wilson, Marie Ferguson: 2 p.m. today, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

March 21, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ROBERT ACE BROWN
Cox Funeral Homes - Oak Grove, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Ace Brown, age 87, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the First Church of God in Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Paul Ninemire, Rev. Roy Popmiller and Rev. Jonathan Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes of Oak Grove, LA.
Mr. Brown was born on August 24, 1917 and passed away on March 19, 2005 in Oak Grove, LA.
Mr. Brown was a native and lifelong resident of Oak Grove, LA, where he was a charter member of the First Church of God. He was also a veteran of WWII, in which he served with the 772 Air Squadron in the European Theatre. In addition, he served with the 341st Regiment in the Korean Conflict. He served on the West Carroll Parish School Board for eight years and was instrumental in founding the Mary Biggs School in Oak Grove.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Brown and Roxie Alberta Brown; his daughter, Cathy Lynn Brown; three brothers: Dayton Brown, Don Brown and Luther Brown; and a sister, Mamie Conn.
He is survived by his wife, Chris Brown; a son, Mike Brown and his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Christy Warner and her husband, John; three granddaughters: Dodie Boyte, Joann Warner, and Kim Danley and her husband, Jim; three grandsons: Brandon Brown, Josh Brown, and John Robert Warner; five great-grandchildren: Garrett Boyte, Colt Boyte, Lawson Boyte, Bo Danley, and Brelee Danley; and special friend, Chris Harper, all of Oak Grove, LA.
Pallbearers will be Donald B. Brown, Lee Fletcher, Danny Gunter, Von Carroll, Justin Gregory, Pete Chambless and Marshall Ruffin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Smith, Shorty Crook, Morris, Moore, Jackie Jones, Edward Jones, Jerry Harper, Judge Glynn David Roberts, L.C. Brown and Lavelle Brown. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God in Oak Grove, LA. To leave condolences to the family: www.coxfuneral.com.

LOIS S. DONALDSON
Southern Funeral Home - Jonesboro, Louisiana
Mrs. Lois S. Donaldson died Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Blairsville, GA following a brief illness. Mrs. Donaldson was born in Hodge, LA on August 31, 1916 to George R. and Susie Clark Stevenson. She was a resident of Hodge until 2004 when she moved to Georgia to be close to her family. Mrs. Donaldson was a homemaker and a long-time member of Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Quitman with Rev. Jimmie Pyles officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA.
Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until time of service.
Mrs. Donaldson is survived by three daughters: Denon Scott and Alicia Cramer, both of Blairsville, GA and Tana Gray of Norristown, NJ; her son, David Donaldson of Mansfield, LA; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

GEORGE EDWARD HUMPHRIES
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, Louisiana
Funeral services for George Edward Humphries, age 81, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 21, 2005 at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Highway 4 in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Roger Young officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.
Mr. Humphries died Saturday, March 19, 2005 after a battle with cancer. Mr. Humphries was a disabled World War II veteran having fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sibyl and four brothers: Tommy, Clyde, Billy and Nathan Humphries.
He is survived by a daughter, Georgia Street and husband, Bill of Monroe; two sons, Eddie Humphries and wife, Roxana of Orlando, FL and Randy Humphries and wife, Cindy of Winnsboro. He is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his sister, Margie Humphries Wiggins of West Monroe and brother, Calvin Humphries of Fort Necessity. Visitation was held Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1761 North 19th St., Monroe, LA 71201 or the Ronald McDonald House, 200 South Third St., Monroe, LA 71202.

MR. ROBERT "BOBBY" TINSLEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home- West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Robert "Bobby" Tinsley, age 76, of West Monroe will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the Flora Cemetery in Flora, MS with Cdr. Artis M. Davis officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Tinsley was born on July 26, 1928 in Hamilton, MS and passed away on March 20, 2005 in West Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness. Mr. Tinsley was raised in Utica, MS before moving to the West Monroe area. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Tinsley retired from Illinois Central with over forty-two years of service as a dispatcher. He was also a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in West Monroe, the local chapter of the V.F.W., the N.R.A., and a 32nd degree Master Mason and Shriner for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Edwina Smith Tinsley of West Monroe, LA; brother, Fay B. Tinsley of Utica, MS; five nephews who will serve as pallbearers; four nieces: Cala Davis, Jackie Hadden, Michelle Hegberg, and Katrina Nacra; and numerous great nieces and great nephews. Pallbearers will be his nephews: Mike Tinsley, Joe Tinsley, David Tinsley, Jim Tinsley, Tommy Tinsley, and Victor Hadden. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick's in West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Sara Elizabeth Cross, 19
WISNER — Sara Elizabeth Cross died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jeanette Harrison, 79
TALLULAH — Jeanette Harrison, a homemaker, died March 14. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home's St. Mary's Chapel. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Kingdom Baptist Church, followed by burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

George E. Humphries, 81
WINNSBORO — George Edward Humphries, a World War II veteran, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro, with burial following at Oak Grove Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Sue Martinez Lazos, 71
DELHI — Sue Martinez Lazos, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, and 10 a.m. Wednesday until services at the church. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, followed by burial in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Charles Ray Markcom, 44
WINNSBORO — Charles Ray Markcom, a forklift operator, died Wednesday. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church in Winnsboro, followed by burial in Rest Haven Cemetery under direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Arley Issac Patten, 77
Arley Issac Patten, a retired Sears employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Rocky

Ronald Vining, 42
POYEN, Ark. — Ronald Vining, draftsman project manager for V.P. Buildings in Pine Bluff and a Bastrop native, died Saturday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Regency Funeral Home in Malvern, Ark. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will follow in Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery.

Woodrow Wilson Wall, 87
Woodrow Wilson Wall of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Saturday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Greater Apostolic Church of Chatham. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Apostolic Church, followed by burial in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Nora Parker Wallace, 61
GILBERT — Nora Parker Wallace, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral home, Winnsboro.

Eliza Washington, 103
TALLULAH — Arrangements for Eliza Washington, who died Friday, are incomplete under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allen, Ella: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Baskin.
Buie, Harvey: 11 a.m. today, Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.
Crawford, Janice Kennedy: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
DeLisle, Ruby: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill.
Kelley, Carrie M.: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Lee, Mary T.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Moorehead, Archie Clarence: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside Baptist Church.
Thompson, James Maurice: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Wilson, Marie Ferguson: 2 p.m. today, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

March 22, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. BETTY LOU BROWN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Mrs. Betty Lou Brown, 81, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at St. Marks United Methodist Church in Monroe with Rev. Julie Spencer officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe.
Mrs. Brown was born June 23, 1923 in Middletown, OH, and died March 21, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Brown was member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Monroe, and preceded in death by her husband Harry Brown. Survivors include her children; Gary Brown and wife Mary, Phyllis Gordon and husband Mack, Richard Brown and Dale Brown; sisters; Thelma Craycraft, Margaret Brandenburg and Ruth Martin; grandchildren: Christina Gordon, Jennifer Gordon, Kenneth Gordon, Nicholas Brown and Ethan Brown.
Memorials may be made in Lieu of flowers to ARCO.

DORIS HELEN NICHOLS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home- West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Doris Helen Nichols, 82, of Monroe, formerly of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas will be 2:30 PM, Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Parkview Baptist Church Chapel, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Nichols was born March 5, 1923 in Paw Creek, North Carolina and died March 18, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Nichols was retired from Weingartens Foods. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and a long time member of the Barcelona Road Baptist Church of Hot Springs Village.
Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Nichols, Jr.
Mrs. Nichols is survived by a son, Dr. William R. Nichols of West Monroe; a brother, William Baker of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

AUDELL G. PINKSTON
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA.
Funeral services for Audell G. Pinkston, age 87, will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the First Baptist Church, Lake Providence with Dr. James Parker and Rev. Wayne Young officiating. Interment will be in the Lake Providence City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Visitation will be held Tuesday at the Cox Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Mrs. Pinkson was born November 11, 1917 and died March 20, 2005 in Oak Grove. She was a life long resident of Lake Providence, LA, and member of the First Baptist Church. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many. She is survived by her children: Tom Hutson Sr. and his wife Nelda of West Monroe, LA, Earline Hutson Martin of Lake Providence, LA; seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tom Hutson Jr., Phillip Hutson, Gary Harper, Jerry Harper Jr., Dennis Hughes, Phillip Shroeder, and Maynard Wiggers. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lake Providence.

DONALD R. TYNER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Graveside services for Mr. Donald R. Tyner 70, of Marion LA, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, 23, 2005 at Union Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Van Horn will officiate.
Mr. Donald R. Tyner passed away March 21, 2005 in Shreveport, LA.
Mr. Tyner is a retired mechanic from Plum Creek. He is preceded in death his by parents James and Mildred Tyner, his sister Mary Louise.
Mr. Tyner is survived by his wife Judy Greer Tyner of Marion LA; a daughter and son-in-law Cindy Hastings and Husband Tim of Tumbling Shoals AR; Stepdaughter Cheryl Green and special friend Ben Geoghagan of Marion, LA, Stepson Chad Green and wife Robin of Marion, LA; Grandsons Alan and Lisa Tharp of Quitman, AR, Jeremy and Jennifer Tharp of Velvet Ridge, AR, Mark White JR. of Oil Trough, AR; step grandson Logan Green; four great grandsons; one great granddaughter; two sisters Frankie Anthony and husband Clarey of Springhill, LA, and Pearl Kay Humphries and husband Tommy of Hampton, AR; one nephew Chuck Humphries and three daughters and a son. Memorials may be made to the Marion United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Thursday March 22, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Patricia V. Anders, 47
Patricia Voorhees Anders of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Harold C. Brown, 78
WINNSBORO — Harold C. Brown, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will follow at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Blanche Cannon, 87
JONESBORO — Blanche Cannon, a retired deputy assessor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories.

Logan M. Cathey, infant
HAYNESVILLE — Logan Michael Cathey, the infant son of Sarah Cathey and Michael Voss, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Vienna Cemetery, Vienna. Visitation is 11 a.m. to noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Moses Coleman, 57
RAYVILLE — Moses Coleman, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sara Elizabeth Cross, 19
WISNER — Sara Elizabeth Cross died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Raymond Otis Dawkins, 66
GARY, Ind. — Raymond Otis Dawkins formerly of Marion, a metal tester, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ernest Day, 63
WATERPROOF — Ernest Day, a retired chief of police, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mildred Gurley, 95
FERRIDAY — Mildred Gurley died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ruthie Harris, 77
RAYVILLE — Ruthie Harris, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James E. Hendricks, 61
FARMERVILLE — James E. Hendricks, a security guard, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert D. Jimmerson, 75
RUSTON — Robert Dayton "Bob" Jimmerson, a stacker at the glass plant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holder Cemetery, near Bienville.

Wilbert May, 70
WINNFIELD — Wilbert May, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 9 a.m. until services begin Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. John's Community Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Ocie Mitchell, 63
OAK GROVE — Ocie Mitchell, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annie Bell Nichols, 77
RAYVILLE — Annie Bell Nichols, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Fleater Mae Paul, 68
Fleater Mae Paul of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Memorial Park under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

John R. Shoffner, 71
FERRIDAY — John R. Shoffner died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Frances P. Skipper, 75
OMAHA, Neb. — Frances P. Skipper of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Farmerville, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Culbertson Cemetery, near Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville.

Kathryn Stroud, 80
Kathryn Stroud of West Monroe, a teacher, died March 16. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert 'Bobby' Tinsley, 76
Robert "Bobby" Tinsley of West Monroe, a retired railroad dispatcher, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Flora Cemetery, Flora, Miss., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lilly Watts, 88
Lilly Watts of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Juanita Weeks, 84
DODSON — Juanita Weeks, a minister, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, near Calvin.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allen, Ella: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Baskin.
Crawford, Janice Kennedy: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Harrison, Jeanette: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Lazos, Sue Martinez: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Theresa Catholic Church, Delhi
Markcom, Charles Ray: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Moorehead, Archie Clarence: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church.
Thompson, James Maurice: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Vining, Ronald: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Regency Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark.
Wall, Woodrow Wilson: 2 p.m. today, Greater Apostolic Church.

March 23, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. TEMPIE BLACK
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Tempie Black, 93, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will be at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Black was born on October 9, 1911 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away March 21, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Black and a granddaughter, Karen Black Brown.
Survivors are three children: Eugene Black and wife, Delores, Ronald Black, Donald Black and wife, Marilyn; two sisters, Sadie Nobis and Jo Tyler; seven grandchildren; a host of great- grandchildren; and great-great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Carl Jackson, Jay Coon, Randy Tyler, Ryan Evans, Mike Perkins, and Kevin Perkins.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MELVIN JAMES DUVALL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Melvin James Duvall, 71, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Mike Haney officiating.
Mr. Duvall died March 21, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Mr. Duvall was a retired Insurance Broker, and was an active member of the Dixie Youth Baseball serving on the Board of Directors for many years. He was a former member of the Knights of Pythias, Monroe Jaycees, and the Monroe Police Department Reserve Unit. Mr. Duvall was an avid hunter where he passed the respect and appreciation for the outdoors to his children. He was an avid computer user with many E-mail friends all over the world. Mr. Duvall was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Duvall; children: Debra Clouatre and husband, Lionel of Gladewater, TX, Rick Duvall and wife, Heike of Heidelburg, Germany, Sherry Meeks and husband, Mike of West Monroe, and Mike Duvall and wife, Trish of Converse, LA; grandchildren: Jessica Clouatre, Natalie Clouatre, Stacey Duvall, Clint Duvall, Mitzi Duvall, Renee Duvall, Michael Meeks, Joshua Meeks and wife, Pam, and Ali Duvall; and great grandson, Cayden Meeks.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Freddy Autrey, Guy Woodard, Nick DeCorte, Mike Meuwly and Bill Somerville.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

ATSY S. EMERSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Atsy S. Emerson will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 24, 2004, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with the Rev. David Mayo officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Emerson died on March 22, 2005 at Glenwood Hospital, West Monroe. After a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Mack Emerson, of sixty years.
Mrs. Emerson is survived by her children: Mary E. Wilson of West Monroe, John Howard Emerson of Monroe, Joyce Folds and husband, Dr. Calvin B. Folds of West Monroe; one brother, Philo Smith; one sister, Mable Storm; eight grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation, for Speech and Hearing, 2005 University Ave., Monroe ,LA . Special thanks to all of the nurses and CNA's for their excellent care of my mother on the 4th floor of skilled nursing.

BOYCE GIBSON GREER
Carrollton, TX.
Boyce Gibson Greer, 82, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2005. She died of natural causes at the Autumn Leaves Alzheimer's Care Center in Carrollton, Texas.
Boyce was a lifetime resident of Monroe and attended Lakeshore Baptist Church. She retired from Riverwood International in West Monroe, Louisiana, after many years of service in the Personnel Department.
Her husbands, Stephen Martin Gibson, Sr., and Waple W. Greer, preceded her in death.
Her sons, Steve Gibson, Jr., Slidell, LA; Michael Gibson, Allentown, PA; and Harry Gibson, Grand Prairie, TX survive her. Her extended family include two sisters, Doris Popwell, Spencer, LA, and May Jordan, Dallas, TX and ten great grandchildren and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be officiated by Pastor Billy Carter at the Spencer Baptist Church, Hwy 143, Spencer, Louisiana on Good Friday, March 25, 2005 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Spencer Baptist Church.

MRS. JOYCE DUMAS STRICKLAND
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Service for Mrs. Joyce Dumas Strickland, 77, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 24, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Strickland died March 22, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church of Monroe. Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Strickland; father and mother, Jessie and Margaret Dumas; brother, George Dumas; sister, Margie Beezley; and son-in-law, Marvin Smith.
Survivors include her children: daughter, Dianne Smith of Monroe, LA; three sons: Gary Strickland and wife, Donna of Monroe, LA; George Strickland and wife, Barbie of West Monroe, LA; and Dennis Strickland and wife, Martha of Monroe, LA; daughter-in-law, Carmel Brown Strickland; five grandchildren: Kim Tharp, Ricky Smith, Michelle Rogers, Riley Strickland, and John Wesley Strickland; and five great grandchildren: Alan Tharp, Anna Tharp, Tiffany Smith, Richard Riley Smith, Jr., and Dylan Rogers. Pallbearers will be Ricky Smith, Riley Strickland, John Wesley Strickland, Stan Beezley, LaRoy Dumas, and Russell Dumas. Honorary pallbearer will be Jimmy Morris. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to express a special thanks to St. Francis Specialty Hospital and The Oaks Nursing Home for their loving care.

Tempie Black, 93
Tempie Black of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe.

Katherine D. Blade, infant
DUBACH — Katherine Diane Blade, daughter of Crystal and Joe Blade, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston. Burial will follow at Colvin Memorial Cemetery, Unionville.

Betty Lou Brown, 81
Betty Lou Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Emery Leo Cathey, 95
JONESBORO — Emery Leo Cathey, a retired construction company owner, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Joneboro Cemetery.

Marcus S. Davis, 32
HOUSTON — Marcus S. Davis, a loader at Wal-Mart Super Center, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ruston Civic Center. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery.

Clyde Edwards, 90
CLARKS — Clyde Edwards, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Atsy Smith Emerson, 87
Atsy Smith Emerson of West Monroe, a retired nurse's aid, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Maurine Hankins, 62
EL DORADO, Ark. — Maurine Hankins, formerly of Taylortown, self employed, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Antioch Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Dorothy Harmon, 81
TALLULAH — Dorothy Harmon, a retired postmaster, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery.

John R. Shoffner, 71
LAKE ST. JOHN — John R. Shoffner, a maintenance foreman for International Paper Company in Natchez, Miss., died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Donald R. Tyner, 70
MARION — Donald R. Tyner, a retired mechanic from Plum Creek, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Union Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allen, Ella: 2 p.m. today, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Baskin.
Crawford, Janice Kennedy: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Cross, Sara Elizabeth: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hendricks, James E.: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Jimmerson, Robert Dayton 'Bob': 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston.
Lazos, Sue Martinez: 2 p.m. today, St. Theresa Catholic Church, Delhi.
Markcom, Charles Ray: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
May, Wilbert: 1 p.m. Thursday, McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi.
Paul, Fleater Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Skipper, Frances P.: 10 a.m. today, Culbertson Cemetery, near Farmerville.
Stroud, Kathryn: 11 a.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Vining, Ronald: 2 p.m. today, Regency Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark.
Weeks, Juanita: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.

March 24, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CLYDE R. EDWARDS
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Graveside services for Clyde R. Edwards, age 90 of Clarks will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 25, 2005 at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Athens with Rev. Jim Mannon officiating.
Mr. Edwards was born in Athens, LA, on January 7, 1915 to the union of Titus and Fannie Lee VanHooser Edwards and died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Assemblies of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Jewel Hearne Edwards, his son: Clyde Morris "Sonny" Edwards and his grandson: Ronnie Edwards.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Audie Ray and Ann Edwards of Summerfield, his daughter and son-in-law: Audrie and Bobby Rodrigue of Grayson, his grandchildren: Dejuanna Albritton, Randy Edwards, Lara Waddle, Durant Rodrigue, Tonja Harrelson, Kim Mannon and Eric Rodrigue and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ken Albritton, Randy Albritton, Robbie Waddle, Eric Rodrigue, Durant Rodrigue and Greg Harrelson.
Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

ATSY S. EMERSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
Services for Mrs. Atsy S. Emerson will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 24, 2004, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with the Rev. David Mayo officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Emerson died on March 22, 2005, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Mack Emerson.
Mrs. Emerson is survived by her children, Mary E. Wilson of West Monroe, John Howard Emerson of Monroe, Joyce Folds and husband Dr. Calvin B. Folds of West Monroe; one brother, Philo Smith; one sister, Mable Storm; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Skip Caissie, Justin Turner, Carl Fatheree, Jim Smith, Roy McDuffie, Bobby Ray Emerson, Huey Allen.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation, for Speech and Hearing, 2005 University Ave., Monroe ,LA . Special thanks to all of the nurses and CNA's for their excellent care of my mother on the 4th floor of skilled nursing.

HILLMAN WEBB MADISON
Caruth-Hale Funeral Home - Hot Springs, AR.
Hillman Webb Madison, Jr. of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died early Tuesday morning, March 22, 2005 in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born June 26, 1933 in Monroe, LA, to the late Hillman Webb Madison, Sr. and Hazel Ellis Madison. Hillman attended LSU and graduated with a business degree from Tulane University, and was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a Captain and jet fighter pilot in the U.S. A. F., 1955-60 and a member of the F86 Sabre Pilots Association. He was retired from his real estate and property management company in Hot Springs.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 25 years, Annette Montgomery Madison; daughter and son-in-law: Sarah and C.D. Romero of Baton Rouge, LA; son: Hillman Webb Madison III, of New Smyrna Beach, FL; and his grandchildren Madison and Britton Romero and Sidney Ellis Madison.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Visitation will be at the church 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM the day of the services. A memorial service will be held in Bastrop, LA, at a later time. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4464 Houston, Texas 77210, the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA. 70809-9991 or the American Cancer Society.

Moses Coleman, 68
RAYVILLE — Moses Coleman, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial will be in Old Bethany Cemetery, Darnell.

LaSandra Denise Combs, 25
LaSandra Denise Combs of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 17. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Ernest Day, 64
WATERPROOF — Ernest Day, a retired chief of police, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Melvin James Duvall, 71
Melvin James Duvall of West Monroe, an insurance broker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services begin at the cemetery.

Jess Geiger, 81
LOVELAND, Col. — Jess Geiger, formerly of West Monroe, a retired civil engineer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred Price Gurley, 95
FERRIDAY — Mildred Price Gurley, a bookkeeper for Rural Electric Association and JE Price Construction, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez Cemetery.

Ruthie Harris, 77
RAYVILLE — Ruthie Harris, a homemaker, died March 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Edward B. 'Ed' Hoffman, 60
Edward B. "Ed" Hoffman of Monroe, a bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Charlie Kelley, 46
COLLINSTON — Charlie Kelley died March 15. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem No. 1 Baptist Church, Collinston. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edna McLemore, 80
Edna McLemore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joyce Ann Mitchell, 71
TEXARKANA, Texas — Joyce Ann Mitchell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fuqua-Everett Memorial Chapel of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texarkana, Texas. Visitation is 6:30- 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Texarkana, Tex.

Ocie Mitchell, 63
OAK GROVE — Ocie Mitchell, a self-employed carpenter, died Saturday, March 19. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Annie Bell Nichols, 77
RAYVILLE — Annie Bell Nichols, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Doris Helen Nichols, 82
Doris Helen Nichols of Monroe, formerly of Hot Springs Village, Ark., retired from Weingartens Foods, died Friday. A memorial service is 2:30 p.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church Chapel, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William M. 'Red' Price, 67
William M. "Red" Price, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Veto 'Billy' Rizzo Jr., 76
BERNICE — Veto William "Billy" Rizzo Jr., a talent agent, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Weldon Cemetery.

Bobby Spelling, 50
Bobby Spelling of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation starts noon today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Evelyn Staten, 71
RAYVILLE — Evelyn Staten, a dietician, died Feb. 17. Services are noon Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Homes, Monroe. Burial will be in Joe Hill Cemetery, Rhymes.

Joyce D. Strickland, 77
Joyce Dumas Strickland of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Nelse Thomas, 86
MER ROUGE — Nelse Thomas, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Evangelist Watson, 94
Evangelist Watson of Monroe, a retired laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mary Goss Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery.

Lilly Watts, 88
Lilly Watts of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until services begin Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery.

Lassie Moore Williams, 83
RAYVILE — Lassie Moore Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Davis, Marcus S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ruston Civic Center, Ruston.
Emerson, Atsy Smith: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Harmon, Dorothy: 10 a.m. today, St. Edward's Catholic Church, Tallulah.
May, Wilbert: 1 p.m. today, McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi.
Paul, Fleater Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shoffner, John R.: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday.

March 25, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WALTER "JACK" HIBBARD, SR.
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mr. Walter "Jack" Hibbard, Sr., age 74, of Rayville, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, March 26, 2005 Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel Rayville, LA, with Rev. Danny Trichell officiating. Interment will be at the New Salem Cemetery near Girard, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mr. Hibbard was born September 19, 1930 and passed away March 24, 2005.
Mr. Hibbard was a member of The Church in Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, having served in Korea. He worked at the Rayville Paints Factory over 40 years before his retirement.
Mr. Hibbard was preceded in death by his parents: Bert and Vienna Hibbard and brother: Bert Thorton Hibbard, Jr.
Survivors include his wife Tsianenia Smith Hibbard of Rayville, LA; three children: Roxanne Townsend and husband, Johnny Mack of Rayville, LA, Jack Hibbard and wife, Lisa of Rayville, LA, Audrey Weed and husband, Donald of Rayville, LA; adopted daughter: Kita Walding of Calhoun, LA; sister: Betty Ellis and husband, A.V. of West Monroe, LA; brother: Henry Hibbard and wife, Pat of Trout, LA; 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM today at the funeral home.

MRS. EDNA EARL MCLEMORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Graveside services for Mrs. Edna Earl McLemore, 80, of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. Randy McGee under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mrs. McLemore was an active member of First Baptist Church of Monroe on St. John Street for many years. She also was a dedicated employee of the Palace Department Store. She was an avid gardener and animal lover.
Mrs. McLemore was born on March 22, 1925 in Greenbrier, Tennessee and passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight C. McLemore, Sr.
She is survived by her son: Dwight C. McLemore, Jr and wife Jeneene of Yorktown, VA; sister: Julia Williamson and husband J.W. of Fitzgerald, GA; Brother: Everett Sanders of Greenbrier, Tennesse; grandchildren: Lea Anne McLemore, Alicia McLemore Bal and husband Allen; and two great- grandchildren.

CHARLES HARVARD OSBORNE, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mr. Charles Harvard Osborne, Jr. 82, of Rayville, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Buttitta Family Cemetery, Amity Road off LA 133, Rayville, LA.
Mr. Osborne, a WWII Navy veteran, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center.
He was a member Western Star Lodge # 24 and joined El Karubah Shrine Temple and was a charter member of Barak Shrine Temple. He became a member of the Royal Order of Jesters in June, 1979 in Shreveport, LA and later was a member the Royal Order of Jesters Court 187.
He was also a member of the Shriner's Drum and Bugle Corps, and part of the kitchen crew of North East Shrine Club which became Barak Shrine Temple.
He retired from Bell South after 36 years of service. He was a member of the ULM Booster Club and the ULM Baseball Coaches Committee and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was also a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Connie Medica Osborne; children, Mickey Osborne, John Buttitta and wife Helen, Thomas Buttitta and wife Patricia, Marana Parker and husband Hughie, Sara Lawson, Gina Walker and husband Lyn, and Jack C. Buttitta and wife Wendy; grandchildren, Justin and Tess Osborne, Michael and Robert Buttitta, Amy Brister, Joan Warrick, Mindy McCall, Erin Brown, William Lawson, Misty Townsend, Jared and Shelby Walker, Chad and Brad Parker, and Kirby, Christopher, Nicholas and Kathryn Ann Marie Buttitta; nine great grandchildren; sister, Mildred Johnston; nephews, Bill Johnston and wife Kim and Paul Johnston and wife Kathy; and best friend, baseball and football buddy, George Dunn. Royal Order of Jesters Court 187 will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, March 25, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital.

SHIRLEY Z. WATTS
Aug. 20, 1933 - Mar. 25, 2002
The angels came and took you by the hand to guide you to your heavenly home.
We shed our tears because you were leaving us behind. Our love for you could not over come our loss.
We know that you are not far away - all we have to do is think of you and there you are in our hearts.
Tears and sorrow can not bring you back. But we know that God has promised us that we will be reunited.
Rest well my love..
Your Family
Terri, David, Tammi, Benji, Roddy, Bob and Family.

Janice Baker, 44
SPEARSVILLE — Janice Baker, a supervisor for UPS, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Melton Brengettsy, 74
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Melton Brengettsy, a construction worker, died March 19. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist No. 2 Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Ronald Eric Dennard, 60
TEXARKANA, Texas — Ronald Eric Dennard, formerly of Bastrop, a retired papermaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Clyde R. Edwards, 90
CLARKS — Clyde R. Edwards, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, near Athens, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. until services begin today at the cemetery.

Lana Murray Futch, 60
Lana Murray Futch, a retired pharmacist of Monroe, died Thursday. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Benjamin Jacob Gill, infant
JONESBORO — Benjamin Jacob Gill, son of Ginger Doucet and Benjamin Gill, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Bonnie Glover, 54
Bonnie Glover of Monroe, a nursing home laborer, died March 18. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mary Nadine Grey, 36
OAK GROVE — Mary Nadine Grey, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and Saturday until services begin. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery.

Joy James, 81
Joy James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cloteal Johnson, 69
Cloteal Johnson of Monroe, a customer service agent for South Central Bell, died March 19. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Cemetery.

Glynn Ray Kelly, 51
MONTEREY — Glynn Ray Kelly, retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will follow at Monterey First Baptist Church Cemetery, Monterey.

Lillian Erma Mann, 85
DELHI — Lillian Erma Mann, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lawrence Murphrey, 64
SALEM, Ind. — Lawrence Murphrey, formerly of Tullos, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Pine Hill Cemetery, Urania. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

C.O. 'Shorty' Myrick, 81
BASTROP — C.O. "Shorty" Myrick, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church and 10 a.m. until services Saturday. Burial will be at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dorothy Lee Patrick, 54
Dorothy Lee Patrick of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 19. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 8:30-9:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Leon Redman, 76
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Leon Redman, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Cleothas Scott, 49
Cleothas Scott of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eliza Washington, 103
TALLULAH — Eliza Washington, a homemaker, died March 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Coleman, Moses: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.
Combs, LaSandra Denise: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Marcus S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ruston Civic Center, Ruston.
Day, Ernest: 11 a.m. today, New Cypress Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Gurley, Mildred Price: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Harris, Ruthie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hoffman, Edward B. "Ed": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Kelley, Charlie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Salem #1 Baptist Church, Collinston.
Mitchell, Joyce Ann: 10 a.m. today, Fuqua-Everett Memorial Chapel of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texarkana, Texas.
Mitchell, Ocie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Nichols, Annie Bell: noon Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation changed to 7-8 p.m. today at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Delco.
Paul, Fleater Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rizzo, Veto "Billy", Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Bernice.
Spelling, Bobby: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Staten, Evelyn: noon Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Died March 17.
Watts, Lilly: 10 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Watson, Evangelist: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.

March 26, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LANA MURRAY FUTCH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
A memorial service for Lana Murray Futch, 60, will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 26 at First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Officiating will be Dr. David Uth and Rev. Claud Hughes.
A retired pharmacist, she was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana on January 12, 1945 to parents Wilma Murray Moore and Corbett K Murray, and passed away on March 24, 2005 at her home in Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her father and her sister, Linda Murray Ware.
Survivors include her devoted husband, Jerry Futch of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Sabrina Futch of North Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law, Kellie and Ed Williams of Murphy, Texas; daughter, Karla Futch of Piano, Texas; and her grandchildren: Kaleb, Nicholas, Amelia, Anna, and Olivia Futch and Cole, Blake, Maggie and Drew Williams. She is also survived by her mother, Wilma Murray Moore and her loving sister, Lynthia Murray Piccione and her family; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great niece, cousins and many friends.
Lana graduated from Rayville High School and Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in pharmacy. She worked at several pharmacies in Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Monroe and Oak Grove. It was necessary for her to take disability retirement several years ago.
Lana's life was centered on her family and her Christian beliefs. She was happiest when she was planning and anticipating family events which included all of her children and grandchildren.
Her family has enjoyed and will remember the many wonderful times when the entire family was together. She was very proud of each of her nine grandchildren and was considered by them all to be a great "Nana."
Lana had strong Christian beliefs and shared them openly with anyone she could, whether it was a friend, relative, or stranger. Although she was involved in several church activities, she felt a special calling for the Fair Ministry at First West. She spent hours ministering to the fair workers both physically and spiritually.
Lana was a key person in her Life Group and was always looking for opportunities to reach out to visitors or new members. Lana was a wonderful person and will be missed by many relatives and friends.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the members of the Dioko Life Group, Pam Hill, Jane Jones, and Paula Gates. They also wish to thank the staff of Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe for the wonderful care they extended to Lana during her stay there.
The family requests that instead of flowers, memorials be made to The Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, Louisiana, 71211, or the Fair Ministry at First West, 500 Pine Street West Monroe Louisiana 71291.

C. O. "SHORTY" MYRICK
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. C. O. "Shorty" Myrick, age 81, of Bastrop, LA, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Antioch Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Shows. Assisting will be Revs. Shorty Leggett, Carl Wilson, Lynn Townsend, Pat Guice and Dave Kennedy. Interment will be in the Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mr. Myrick is survived by his wife of 60 years, Josephine Bienz Myrick; daughter, Pam Myrick Clark of Bastrop, LA; two sons, Rev. Andy Myrick and wife Brenda of Bastrop, LA, Jeremy O'neal Myrick of Bastrop, LA; two brothers, Bill Myrick and wife LaVern of Odessa, TX, Johnny Carroll Myrick and wife Frances of Conroe, TX; two grandchildren, La Donna Myrick Smith and husband Mark of West Monroe, LA, Jessica Renea Florenza of Bastrop, LA; two great grandchildren, Caroline and Kalie Smith of West Monroe, LA; numerous brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Allie Myrick, sisters, Juanita Kennedy, Lois Robison, Lucille Rodgers, Ellen Grace Ainsworth; brothers, Tom, Spencer and Udell Myrick.
Mr. Myrick, a retired employee of 37 1/2 years with International Paper Company and U.S. Navy veteran of WW II, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2005 at North Monroe Hospital.
He was a charter member, deacon, and served in many other capacities at Antioch Baptist Church. He was also a member of Tillou Hunting Club, Five Points Hunting Club and the Morehouse Fox Hunters Association. He loved his church, his family, hunting, and dog running. Pallbearers are: Danny McGrew, Burl Stewart, Roy Riles, Tommy Cooper, Brian Bienz, Mark Smith, Bobby Cooper and Casey McGrew. Honorary pallbearers are: Mike Avery, Ralph Holland, Frank Cooper, Floyd Tomboli, Rusty Cox, Ronald Cameron, Dan Hayes, Deacons and Men of Antioch Baptist Church, members of Tillou and Five Points Hunting Clubs and members of the Fox Hunters Association. Visitation will be held at Antioch Baptist Church Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time.

MARGARET SMITH SUMMERLIN WAITS
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia, LA.
Mrs. Margaret Waits, born April 6, 1941 passed away at Lincoln General Hospital on March 24, 2005 after a bout with pneumonia.
Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia on Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 28, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Arcadia. Officiating will be by Rev. Mike Crump and Rev. Don Woodard. Interment will follow at Hurrican Cemetery North of Arcadia.
Margaret was an avid of Louisiana Tech athletics, especially the Lady Techsters basketball program. She and her husband were members of the Ouachita Valley Quarterback club for the Tech football coaches.
Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Mr. J. D. Smith and Mrs. Margarette Barber.
She is survived by her husband Ray Waits of Arcadia, brother James David Smith and wife Kitty of Benton, brother David Wayne Smith and wife Becky of Plain Dealing, sister Brenda Antee and husband Shane of Arcadia, son Steve Summerlin and wife Donna of Shreveport and son Kevin Summerlin and wife Amber of Virginia Beach, VA, step-son, Tony Waits and wife Heather of Arcadia, three granddaughters Holly, Stacy and Katy, three great great grandchildren Tyler, Baylee and Camden, Step grandson Drew.
Pallbearers will be Eugene Smith, Ray Dean Smith, Justin Gorman, Zack Crawford, Billy Waits, and Mack Waits.
Honorary pallbearer is Bert Crawford.

Sam Calcote, 68
Sam Calcote of West Monroe, a retired plumber, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe, and 3 p.m. at St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church, Leesdale, Miss. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial is in St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pauline Dacus, 84
TRANSYLVANIA — Pauline Dacus, a retired nurse's aid, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Chapel, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Jess Geiger, 81
LOVELAND, Colo. — Jess Geiger, a retired civil engineer formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Henry Edmond Greer, 84
WINNSBORO — Henry Edmond Greer, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Jimmie Hackney, 50
ROCKY BRANCH — Jimmie Hackney, a truck driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Walter 'Jack' Hibbard, 74
RAYVILLE — Walter 'Jack' Hibbard Sr., a retired pattern cutter, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Girard.

Eddie V. Horton, 73
BERNICE — Eddie V. Horton, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Edna Earl McLemore, 80
Edna Earl McLemore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles H. Osborne Jr., 82
RAYVILLE — Charles Harvard Osborne Jr., a retired BellSouth employee, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Buttitta Family Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Agnes Jewel Slade, 75
BASTROP — Agnes Jewel Slade, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Thelma Swan Spurlin, 86
ROBERTSDALE, Ala.— Thelma Sandifer Swan Spurlin, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mack Funeral Home, Robertsdale, Ala.

Rheba Tinker, 73
RUSTON — Rheba Tinker, a retired waitress, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brengettsy, Melton: 1:30 p.m. today, Central Baptist No. 2 Church, Lake Providence.
Coleman, Moses: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.
Davis, Marcus S.: 11 a.m. today, Ruston Civic Center, Ruston.
Dennard, Ronald Eric: 1 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Glover, Bonnie: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Grey, Mary Nadine: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove.
Harris, Ruthie: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Johnson, Cloteal: 11 a.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Kelley, Charlie: 2 p.m. today, Salem No. 1 Baptist Church, Collinston.
Kelly, Glynn Ray: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Mitchell, Ocie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Myrick, C.O. 'Shorty': 2 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Nichols, Annie Bell: noon today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Patrick, Dorothy Lee: changed to 3 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Paul, Fleater Mae: 11 a.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Staten, Evelyn: noon today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Washington, Eliza: 11 a.m. today, St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Watts, Lilly: 10 a.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Watson, Evangelist: 11 a.m. today, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.

March 27, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARY ALICE BERRY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Mary Alice Berry, age 80, of West Monroe, Louisiana are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, March 28, 2005 at New Hope Baptist, Hwy 8, Eudora, Arkansas. Officiating will be the Rev. Charles Pullin, Hamburg, Ark. Assisting will be the Revs. Danny McIlveene and Randy Ball. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Eudora, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents James A. Whittington and Epsy A. Whittington; sister, Daisy Whittington, brothers, Alva and Robert Whittington.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Capers and husband Willie and Carolyn Wheeless; grandchildren, Lynn Martin, Chris Capers, Zack Capers, Megan Capers, James Wheeless, Troy Wheeless and eight great-grandchildren; brothers, James H. Whittington, Bastrop, Gilmer Whittington, Eudora, Ruby Hopkins, Jacksonville, Fla., Thelma Chambers, Lake Charles, Georgia Swarner, Hot Springs, Epsie Sugg, N. Little Rock, Polly Landers, Jonesboro, LA, and Vicki Childers, West Monroe.
Mrs. Berry was past owner of the Eudora Enterprise. She also was a wonderful cook and shared her talent of cooking and running the restaurant at the Eudora Livestock Auction for many years. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA, where she loved her Sunday School Class and the friendly members.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews.
Visitation will be held Sunday at Griffin-Steele Funeral Home in Eudora, Arkansas, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for guest.

MELVIN SCOTT BLAKLEY
Mar. 27, 1958 - Mar. 26, 2001
Forever in our hearts
....Love, Your Family....

LINDA JOHNSON BORGER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Linda Johnson Borger, 59, of West Monroe, LA, will be 1:00 PM on Monday, March 28, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating.
Mrs. Borger was born November 8th, 1945, in Goldsboro, NC, and died at her residence in West Monroe on Friday, March 25th, 2005. A retired real estate broker and former owner and founder of Century 21 Westgate, Inc., Mrs. Borger was a member of the Louisiana Board of Realtors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Borger, her daughter, Sandy Borger Hoadley, her parents, Paul and Minnie Grady Johnson, and her brother, Walter Johnson.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Tracy Borger of West Monroe; four grandchildren, Nick and Jordan Borger of West Monroe and Cheyenne and Lexus Hoadley of Georgetown; two sisters, Ora Morgan and Pat Powell, both of Wilmington, NC; and a brother, Paul Johnson of Wilmington, NC.
Linda left her family with the legacy of unconditional love and unselfish caring — a legacy from her own mother.

CDR. RAYMOND L. EARL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Cdr. Raymond L. Earl, U.S.N. Retired, 86, of Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Monday March 28, 2005 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. Dick Humphries officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Cdr. Earl died on Friday March 25, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
He was a 30 year Navy Veteran and a naval Aviator, who served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Among his many decorations and citations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 gold stars, Air Medal with 8 gold stars, 3 Presidential Unit Citations, the Asiatic-Pacific, Philippine, and Korean Campaign Medals. He was a member of Western Star Lodge # 24 F & AM.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Earl, sons, Walter Earl, Michael Earl, Jeffrey Earl, mother, Jewel K. Earl, grandsons, Nicholas Earl and Scott Earl, granddaughters, Tiffany Earl and Holly Earl, great-granddaughter, Amber Traweek, step-daughter, Sharon Burkett and her husband David, step-son, Keith Roberts and his wife Becky, step-grandchildren, Matthew Burkett, Ashley Burkett Gordon and her husband Kenny, Brian Roberts and his wife Amy, Christopher Roberts, and Jacklyn Roberts.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time Monday March 28, 2005 at the church.

MR. JESS J. GEIGER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Jess J. Geiger, 81, of Loveland, CO, formerly of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 28, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mr. Geiger was born July 10, 1923, in Cuero, TX and died March 22, 2005, in Loveland, CO.
Mr. Geiger retired from the State of Louisiana as a civil engineer after 30 years of service, and served proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife; Myra Geiger, children; Jynda Swanner and husband Gary, Cathy Cobb and husband Jim, three grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

MR. JIMMIE "BOSCO" HACKNEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmie "Bosco" Hackney , 50, of Rocky Branch will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, with Rev. Wendell Sellers officiating. Interment will be in Bosco Cemetery, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mr. Hackney was born August 4, 1954, in Ouachita Parish, and died March 25, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Hackney was a truck driver for Protective Cargo, and was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Hackney.
Survivors include his wife; Joyce Hackney, children; Catherine Deondra Hackney Gilley and Jimmie Hackney Jr. father; Jimmie E. Hackney, sister; Brenda Hair and husband Willie, brother; Lewis Rogers, nephew; Jeremy Hair.
Pallbearers will be Nick Nichols, Tommy Simmons, Chester Yates, Richard Hair, Lewis Rogers, Eddie Duchesne and Melvin "Toby" Hall. Visitation will be held noon until service time Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

PAUL GARETH HUNTSMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Paul Gareth Huntsman, 81, of West Monroe, LA and Crossett, Arkansas, will be 10:00 AM Monday March 28, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Dr. John T. Tate and Rev. David Carter officiating. Burial to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. Huntsman passed away on Saturday March 26, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Monroe, LA. He was owner and operator of Mechanisms Inc. in Crossett. He was also a member of the Historical Society, the Crossett Lions Club, board member of the Sheltered Workshop, Crossett Chamber of Commerce, and Classy Cruisers Car Club in Crossett.
He is preceded in death by his son, Rodney Huntsman, and three brothers, Harold, James, and Marion Huntsman.
He is survived by his wife, Reba B. Huntsman, daughter, Karen Harrison and her husband Allen, grandchildren, Keith Huntsman and his wife Kim, Shay Anderson and her husband Steve, Jeff Harrison and his wife Kim, great-grandchildren, Megan and Morgan Huntsman, Ty and Alli Anderson, and Parks Harrison, and sister, Ruth Seaman.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Huntsman, Darvin Albritton, Jack Reynolds, Wayne Huntsman, Ralph Huntsman, Chester Huntsman, Charlie Elliot, and Ernie Boseman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Mechanisms Inc.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday March 27, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Sheltered Workshop of Ashley County, 208 N. Arkansas St. Crossett, AR 71655 or to the First Christian Church of Monroe, LA.

IVA MARTIN BAILEY SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home

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Ruston, LA.
Graveside services for Iva Martin Bailey Smith, age 94, will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach, Louisiana with Rev. Don Holloway officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Mrs. Smith passed away at 9:45 PM March 25, 2005, at North Monroe Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana.
She was born in Webster Parish on January 22, 1911. She moved to Dubach, LA, in 1931 and has resided in the Monroe, LA, area for the past 17 years.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, and was a retired nurse.
She was preceded in death by her husbands John W. "Jack" Bailey Jr. and Whit O. Smith, three brothers, and four sisters.
Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Ward of Meadow Vista, California, Jacqueline B. "Jackie" Holloway and husband Don of Monroe, LA, and Martha Sue Adkins and husband Jerry of Homer, LA, "special son" George B. Gray and wife Helen of Shreveport, LA, sister Myrtis Fuller of Goodrich, TX, nine grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

RAYE THORNTON TEMPLETON
Edmonds Funeral Home In Loving Memory of Jonesboro, LA.
Services for Mrs. Raye Thornton Templeton, age 77, of Jonesboro, LA, will be 2:00 PM Monday, March 28, 2005 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery Jonesboro, LA, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA.
Mrs. Templeton was born on June 10, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Lincoln General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamonte Templeton.
Survivors include her daughter, Kay Austin and her husband Larry of Monroe, LA; one son: Gary Templeton and wife Ginger of Neeses, S. C; three sisters: Eunice Walker of Jonesboro, LA, Vivian Peel of Jonesboro, LA, Faye Nash of Jonesboro, LA; five grandchildren: Jill Templeton, Alan Templeton, Ryan Austin, Adam Templeton, and Jessica Austin; two great-grandchildren: Michael Templeton, and Carter Templeton.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 27, 2005 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home.

Janice Baker, 44
SPEARSVILLE — Janice Baker, a supervisor for UPS, died March 22. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Burial will be at Countyline Cemetery, Laran, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Benjamin Carter, 65
EL DORADO, Ark. — Benjamin Carter, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ernest P. Cole III, 55
PITTSBURGH, Penn. — Ernest P. Cole III, formerly of Ruston, a retired customer service specialist for Norwest Airlines, died March 22. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Moses Coleman, 67
PIONEER — Moses Coleman, a laborer, died March 20. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Old Bethany Cemetery, Darnell.

March 28, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CLEMMIE HIGDON CHAUNCY
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
Services for Mrs. Clemmie Higdon Chauncy, age 97, of Delhi, LA, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel Delhi, LA, with Rev. Pat Loftin and Bro. Wilford Burgess officiating. Interment will be in Lamar Cemetery Delhi, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA.
Mrs. Chauncy was born January 21, 1908 and passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the Richland Parish Hospital Delhi, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband Ollie Chauncy, former husband, Sydney Higdon, daughter, Addie Jewel Herford, grandson, Rickey D. Higdon, father, Robert Chisholm, mother, Addie Chisolm.
She is survived by her son: Tracy Higdon, Delhi, LA; daughter-in-law: Ethel Higdon; daughter: Betty Ruth Hurley, Rogers, Arkansas; son-in-law: Bud Hurley; grandson: Henry G. Herford Jr., Delhi, LA; granddaughter: Renee Vanderpool, Alamo, TX; granson: Donald Higdon Monroe, LA; eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Charles Pepper, Plinky Pennebaker, Roger Ward, Dallas Jones, Allen Ogden, and Justin Higdon.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 PM Monday at Cox Funeral Home.
To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

MR. BILLY GENE PEARSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Gene Pearson, 67, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 29th, 2005, at the First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Dr. David Uth and Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mr. Pearson was born April 20th, 1937 in Bernice,LA. and died March 27th, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Pearson was the Director of Administration for the City of Monroe since 1980 and was scheduled to retire on April 30th, 2005. A graduate of Bernice High School and Louisiana Tech, he was past partner of Pearson Jewelers.
Mr. Pearson taught at West Monroe Junior High School from 1959 to 1960 and was a volunteer with the Junior Achievers and a founding member of the Corney Creek Hunting Club.
Billy was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe for 45 years, where he served as a deacon for 22 years, and a member of the Summerall Life Group. He served as West Monroe Alderman from 1974 until1978, and also a 17 year veteran of the West Monroe Police Reserves. Mr. Pearson was preceded in death by his parents, Zula Mae Beaird Pearson and Eugene Pearson of Bernice. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Billy is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice Pearson; his daughter and son-in-law, Dessie Pearson Thrailkill and Tim of West Monroe; four sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl Pearson, Devery Pearson and his wife Kim Powell Pearson of West Monroe, Robert Pearson and his wife Jessica McGuire Pearson of Columbia, and Bill Pearson and his wife Anna Wallace Pearson of West Monroe; 12 grandchildren, Amanda Kaye Pearson and Laura Pearson McMillan of The Woodlands, TX, and Megan and Tyler Thrailkill, Nathan, Nick, Natalie, Paige, Jacob, Ashley, Josh and John Pearson, all of West Monroe; his sister, Mary Alice Pearson McIntyre and her husband Marion of Delhi; his brother, Herb Evans and his wife June of Hamburg, AR; his sister-in-law, Kaye Turnage Baber; his brother-in-law, Will Turnage of Murfreesboro, TN; and nieces and nephews, Roger Jones and Linda Jones, Jay W. Turnage, Ashley Carlino, George Baber Jr., and Zoe Baber.
Active pallbearers include Hoyt Lee, George Wroten, Donny Grafton, James Mock, David Barnes, and Bobby Jack Thrailkill. Honorary pallbearers include Lloyd Grafton, Simon Pearson, Ben Katz, City of Monroe Fire Chief Jimmie Bryant, Sonny Bennett, George Baber, Jr., Bobby McGuire, and members of the Summerall Life Group Class of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 PM Monday and 12:30 PM until service time Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of West Monroe.

Linda Johnson Borger, 59
Linda Johnson Borger, a real estate broker, died Friday. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Barnie Canterberry Sr., 60
MARION — Barnie Lynn Canterberry Sr., a carpenter, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Conway Baptist Church. Burial will be at Conway Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Clemmie Higdon Chauncy, 97
DELHI — Clemmie Higdon Chauncy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Thomas A. Farmer, 81
Thomas A. Farmer of Monroe, a retired G.C. Murphy Co. auditor, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jess J. Geiger, 81
LOVELAND, Colo. — Jess J. Geiger, a retired civil engineer, formerly of West Monroe, died March 22. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

James E. Gemeiner, 61
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — James E. Gemeiner, Air Force retiree, died Saturday. Services will be 11 a.m. at Family Church of the Nazarine. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Sibley Cemetery at Sibley with military honors.

Ellis J. Gilmore, 77
DELHI — Ellis J. Gilmore, retired superintendent with Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Paul G. Huntsman, 81
CROSSETT, Ark. — Paul G. Huntsman of West Monroe, self-employed, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today in Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. today until service time.

Cherry Hynes-McMurray, 64
BRAZIORIA, Texas — Cherry L. "Cherry Pie" Hynes-McMurray, formerly of West Monroe, died April 29, 2004. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph Inzina Jr., 90
Joseph Inzina Jr. of Monroe, a retired painter, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Stanley Rice Jr., 39
WINNSBORO — Stanley Rice Jr., 39, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

George M. Riser, 97
George M. Riser of Monroe, a retired coach, teacher and principal, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Gracie Roberts, 80
HAMBURG, Ark. — Gracie Roberts, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wallers Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Hartshorn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Yvonne Scharf, 75
Yvonne Scharf, a retired office manager, died Saturday. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe.

Donald L. Schmidt, 79
Donald L. Schmidt, retired federal government employee, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Faye Welch, 72
TALLULAH — Faye Welch, a retired waitress and sales clerk, died Sunday. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Parkview Baptist Church. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Baker, Janice: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Calcote, Sam: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe and 3 p.m., St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church, Leesdale, Miss.
Cole, Ernest P., III: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Coleman, Moses: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Dacus, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Gaar, Jeanette H.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Newellton.
Horton, Eddie V.: 2 p.m. today, Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice.
Parker, Betty Jean: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Singleton, Willie L.: Noon today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Templeton, Raye Thornton: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Williams, Lassie Moore: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.

March 29, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

THOMAS ALVIN FARMER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Thomas A. Farmer will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. John Langham officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Thomas A. Farmer left this world to join his Lord on March 27, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was 81 years of age. Tom was born on July 14, 1923 at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of Loring and Harriet Farmer. He has two sisters: Alice Ann Ridder who resides in Oakland, Maryland and Lida Rose Robinson of Port Orange, Florida. Tom served with the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII in the European and Japanese theaters. He was awarded a Purple Heart as well as many other decorations. After returning home from the war, he joined the G.C. Murphy Company in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in their training program. For 43 years he worked his way up in the ranks and finished his career as an Auditor Department head for the Southern Region.
In 1945 he married Catherine Whetzel and to this union was born two children. He lost Catherine to cancer after 43 years of marriage. In 2001 he married Phyllis B. O'Banion, who survives.
Survivors also include son Charles Thomas Farmer and wife Pam, who reside in Jacksonville, Florida; daughter Lydia Ann Holland and husband Steve, who reside in Monroe, LA; Four grandchildren: Lorrie Robinson and Rebecca Henry of Jacksonville, Florida, Derel Holland of Monroe, LA, and Jennifer Ingram of Cape Charles, VA. He was also blessed with five great grandchildren: Chase Robinson, Makayla and Kendall Henry, Aden and Mason Ingram.
Tom lived a full and complete life. His 81 years were spent in service to his country, loyalty to his employer, and enjoyment of his many friends and neighbors.
Before his illness Mr. Farmer served his church, Graceminster Presbyterian as a session member. Volunteer work at the Ouachita Council of Aging was his passion.
In 1999 he received the Volunteer of the Year award. He was a 32-Degree Mason and in 2001 received a 50-year service pin for his membership. He was a member of the Barak Shrine Temple.
Tom belonged to the American Legion, VFW and Elks Lodge. He also worked with the High 12 Club and enjoyed donning his red jacket to help out at the ULM Football and Basketball games.
Pallbearers will be Tom McCann, Don Hereford, Glen Ham, James Free, Gene Hodges, Derel Holland, and Bill Schulte. Honorary pallbearers will be the Staff of Monroe Kidney Center, Robert F. Sarama M.D., Renal Associates, and Emile A Barrow, Jr. M.D. and Associates.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ouachita Council on Aging, 2407 Ferrand Street, Monroe, LA 71201 or Graceminster Presbytyerian Church, 6980 Hwy 165 North, Monroe, LA 71203.

DOROTHY DAVIS FISCHER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Davis Fischer, 91, will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Fischer died, Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Matthews Memorial Nursing Home, Alexandria, LA.
She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1930. In her senior year she received an award for the paper judged best in Louisiana on the subject, "How May the Pact for the Renunciation of War Be Made Effective."
In 1934, she received her A.B. Degree from Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she majored in French. She studied at the University of Paris receiving the Diplone D'Etudes of Civilization Francoiss, Degrè Superieur. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Frederick Fischer; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gleeves Davis; and sister, Mrs. William R. Hammond. Pallbearers will be O. K. Davis, Thomas McCann, Charles Vaughan, and George T. Walker.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201.

ELLIS J. GILMORE
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
A celebration of the life of Ellis J. Gilmore, 77, of Delhi will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Greenville, MS, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mr. Gilmore died Sunday at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe following a brief illness.
He was a 1945 graduate of Anacoco High School and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a resident of Delhi for 29 years and retired as a compressor station. Superintendent for Michigan, Wiscousin Pipeline after 36 years of service.
His favorite pastime was drinking coffee at various spots around town with his numerous buddies.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edger Julian Gilmore and Mary Jane Stringer, Gilmore McKee.
Mr. Gilmore is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bernice Swarner Gilmore of Delhi and three children: Dianna Lynn Gilmore Perkins and her husband Terry of Natchez, MS, William Harvey Gilmore and his wife Amanda Roberts Gilmore of Castle Rock, CO, and Donald Ellis Gilmore and his wife Sharon Thomas Gilmore of Delhi. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Joshua Colin Gilmore, Ryan Cory Perkins and Madeline Claire Gilmore; a brother William Charles McKee and wife Faye of Gastonia, NC; and a sister Barbara McKee Gardner and husband James of Coquille, OR.
Pallbearers will be Allen Neal, Jamie Orten, Leo Coleman, Troy Thomas, Keith Leggitt, and Nathan Monroe.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. George Edwards, Dr. Kenneth E. McDonald, W. B. "Dub" Sumner and Employees of ANR Pipeline Co. To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

HERMAN HENRY GULLEDGE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Herman Henry Gulledge, 82, of Monroe, will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jess McClain officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Gulledge died Monday, March 28, 2005, at North Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was a member of St. Andrew's Methodist Church, American Legion, and VFW. He retired from Ouachita Cigar and Tobacco Co. after working there for 44 years. His wife, Helen Roberts Gulledge preceded him in death.
Survivors include his son, John Wesley Gulledge and wife Shirley of Swartz; daughter, Wanda Hughes and husband Marty of Sterlington; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

WOODROW W. McBRIDE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Woodrow W. McBride, 92, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jayne Trammell-Kelly officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. McBride, a charter member of Memorial United Methodist Church, died Monday, March 28, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was educated in the Morehouse Parish School System and studied engineering at SMU. During WWII, he served in the Army with an Engineering Battalion in Okinawa. He worked as a Civil Engineer with Ouachita Parish and then worked at Riverwood for 24 years before retiring. His wife of 67 years, Pauline Franklin McBride and oldest child, Charles Thomas McBride preceded him in death.
Survivors include his children, James E. McBride and wife Carol of Monroe and Susie McBride Moncla and husband Stephen of Seabrook, TX; daughter-in-law, Betty McBride of Sterlington; grandchildren, Carol Sawyer of Ruston, LA, Charles D. McBride of Baton Rouge,LA, Paula Sue McBride of Shreveport, LA, and Stephanie Moncla Lamb of Waco, TX; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church.

WILLIAM M. (RED) PRICE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. William M. (Red) Price, 67, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday March 30, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Gordon (Skip) Dean officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Mr. Price died March 23, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He was a life long resident of West Monroe and served in the United States Air Force from 1954 until 1958. Mr. Price was a truck driver for many years.
Mr. Price is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Elizabeth Price, sister, Mary Jane Price Colson, and son.
Survivors include his sister, Annabel Price Kiley of St. Augustine, FL, brother-in-law, Cecil Colson of Rosenburg, TX; several nieces and nephews as well as several aunts and cousins living in the area.
Pallbearers will be Don Price, J.D. Price, Randall Wilbanks, Gary Lewis, Nick Colson, and J. D. Easterling.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday March 29, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

GEORGE MARSHALL RISER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services celebrating the life of George Marshall Riser, 97, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at First United Methodist Church of Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
A retired educator and former coach, he was born in Ruston, LA, on May 1, 1907, the son of James Tomlinson Riser and Martha Elizabeth Terrill Riser. He died at his home on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005 after a short period of declining health. His beloved wife of 65 years, Roy Cole Riser preceded him in death in October, 2000.
With his early life filled with outdoor activities in rural Lincoln and Jackson parishes, he lettered in baseball and football, 1922-1925, at Ruston High School, then played both sports at Louisiana Tech, serving as Captain of the football team in 1931. On graduating that year, he came to Ouachita Parish High School as assistant football coach, and remained there for 18 years as coach, teacher and finally as assistant principal. In 1949, he moved to the Monroe City School System where he served for 21 years, including administrative roles at Neville High School, Central Grammar School, South Monroe Junior High, and 11 years as principal of Lee Junior High.
During many of the earlier years, he also coached American Legion baseball and spent many Friday nights as a referee for football games across North Louisiana. He served on the Administrative Board of First United Methodist Church, the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth, Louisiana Teachers' Association and Principals' Association and a board member of the Ouachita Council on Aging. He was a Past President of Monroe City Teachers' Association, Past Chairman of Monroe Recreation Board and was a supporter of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. For the past 20 years, he served as a member of the Ouachita Parish Jury Commission. In 1985, he received the David C. Silverstein Memorial Civic Award.
He loved making connection with people wherever he went, and greeted, teased, or somehow found common ground with those who crossed his path. He shared his love of the outdoor natural world with his family and others whose lives were enriched by his influence. His abiding faith under girded all his interaction and relationships with others.
Survivors include his son, George M. Riser, Jr. of Covington, LA; daughter, Martha Riser Cooper of Raleigh, NC; grandson, David George Cooper of Raleigh, NC; brother, James Thomas Riser and wife Arminda of Shreveport, LA; many dear cousins, friends and former students over the years who claim his influence on their lives.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of OPHS Football Teams 1942-1946.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Loop Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201 or Ouachita Council on Aging Meals on Wheels, 2407 Ferrand St., Monroe, LA 71201.

CAROLYN SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Carolyn Smith, age 47, of Gilbert, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Turkey Creek Baptist Church near Gilbert, LA, with Rev. Dale Goodman and Rev. Larry Earhart officiating. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Smith died Saturday, March 26, 2005, she was a waitress at Sander's Country Kitchen with a smile, care and concern for all and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandparents, Rufus and Ethel Williams and Paternal Grandparents, Buck and Ollie Smith.
Survivors include: one daughter, Jamie Tubbs Englerth of Gilbert; parents, Buddy and Dot Smith of Gilbert; brother Carlos Smith and wife Cindy of Wisner; a very special grandson Ace Englerth, two nephews, Peyton and Sawyer Smith, special aunts and uncles and a very special friend, Kenny Hill.
Pallbearers will be Mel Smith, Don Smith, Willie Remore, David Rowton, Stacy Calhoun, Brian Williams, George Allen Williams, and DeWayne Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Lee Oglesby, Alan Oglesby, Keith Smith, Jonathan Williams, Michael Williams, and Bud McFarland. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday at the church.

DR. JARED YOUNG "J.Y." TERRY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Dr. Terry was born March 1, 1917 in Downsville, Louisiana and passed away March 27, 2005 in Farmerville, Louisiana.
Dr. Terry was a combat veteran serving in the United States Army during World War II, winning a bronze star and two purple hearts.
Dr. Terry held various positions in the State Department of Agriculture before retiring as a professor at Louisiana Tech University.
Survivors are three children: Eavelyn Brooks, Virginia T. Donaghey , and Steve Terry .
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Private memorial services to be held at later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana.

MARGARET SMITH SUMMERLIN WAITS
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia, LA.
Mrs. Margaret Waits, born April 6, 1941 passed away at Lincoln General Hospital on March 24, 2005 after a bout with pneumonia. Visitation was held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia on Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral services were at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 28, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Arcadia. Officiating will be by Rev. Mike Crump and Rev. Don Woodard. Interment will follow at Hurrican Cemetery North of Arcadia.
Margaret was an avid fan of Louisiana Tech athletics, especially the Lady Techsters basketball program. She and her husband were members of the Ouachita Valley Quarterback club for the Tech football team and always enjoyed conversations with the football coaches. Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Mr. J. D. Smith and Mrs. Margarette Barber. She is survived by her husband Ray Waits of Arcadia, brother James David Smith and wife Kitty of Benton, brother David Wayne Smith and wife Becky of Plain Dealing, sister Brenda Antee and husband Shane of Arcadia, son Steve Summerlin and wife Donna of Shreveport and son Kevin Summerlin and wife Amber of Virginia Beach, VA, step-son, Tony Waits and wife Heather of Arcadia, three granddaughters Holly, Stacy and Katy, three great great grandchildren Tyler, Baylee and Camden, Step grandson Drew. Pallbearers will be Eugene Smith, Ray Dean Smith, Justin Gorman, Zack Crawford, Billy Waits, and Mack Waits.
Honorary pallbearer is Bert Crawford.

MRS. LULLAVY JOHNSON WASHINGTON
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
" A Grand Lady" Throughout her life she's been called a vast array of names. Her given name was Lullavy. To those who seemed to experience difficulty pronouncing her given name, she was Lullabye, Lullabee, Loovie, Lovie, Lovable, and many more. In the neighborhood, she was Mrs. Vye or Vye. At church, she was Mother Washington. To the family, she is Mama, Mur-Dear, Grandma, Granny, Aunt, Niece and Cousin. To our Lord and Savior, she's always been "A Child of God". Lullavy graciously answered to every name she was called.
Lullavy was born October 24, 1925 to the parents of a carpenter and a school teacher, Albert and Alice Orange Johnson in Fort Necessity, LA. She and her only sibling, Sidney Gilbert Johnson were reared by their step-father, Rev. Amos Turner Thomas in Winnsboro, LA, until 1942, when the family relocated to Monroe, LA. Her parents and only brother all preceded her in death.
Lullavy met and married Dave Washington, Jr. in 1949. Together they reared seven children. Dave and Lullavy bonded their lives together until Dave's call to eternal rest from St. Francis Hospital on Friday, March 25, 1977 at 6:00 PM. Two of their seven children, Dave, III (2004) and Grace (1986), have also been laid to rest.
Throughout her life, Lullavy was very actively engaged in numerous endeavors at home, church, and work. She was a retired Nursing Assistant and remained full of life until her health failed. Mrs. Lullavy Johnson Washington was called to eternal peace from the St. Francis Hospital on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 6:00 AM.
Left with precious memories of their mother and grandmother are daughter, Daisy Wright (Mearthy) of Monroe, LA, and their seven children; daughter, Billie Jean Washington of Decatur, IL, and her one daughter; daughter, Alice Lark of Houston, TX, and her two sons; daughter, Evory Johnson (James) of Monroe, LA, and three daughters; son, Tez Washington (Tabatha) of Minneaspolis, MN, and eight sons; Grace's four children; and Dave III's one child. In addition to her children and twenty-six grandchildren, sharing dear memories of Lullavy are her thirty-four great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Evoras Simms of Monroe, LA, and Clora Johnson of Shreveport, LA, several aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, friends, and church folks.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Miller Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Audrey Barker, 95
PRAIRIEVILLE — Audrey Barker, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Roby Glen Barnett Sr., 74
HARRISON, Ark. — Roby Glen Barnett Sr., formerly of Bastrop, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove Church of God. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Unity Cemetery in Crossett, Ark., under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Stella Bowman Brown, 95
JONESVILLE — Stella Bowman Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lethea Mae Richey Cay, 79
JONESVILLE — Lethea Mae Richey Cay, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart.

Frances Crenshaw, 84
BASTROP — Frances Crenshaw, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Lou Anna LaGrange Cupit, 64
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Lou Anna LaGrange Cupit, a retired sales manager for KVLA Radio in Vidalia, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery.

Charles Daniels, 70
STERLINGTON — Charles L. "Boodlum" Daniels, a retired lab worker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Conway Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Raymond L. Earl, 86
Raymond L. Earl of Monroe, a retired Navy commander, died Friday. Services were Monday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ellis J. Gilmore, 77
DELHI — Ellis Julian Gilmore, a retired compressor station superintendent with Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi, and 3 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Greenville, Miss. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi.

Mamie D. Hardy, 77
Mamie D. Hardy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Manning, 77
Mary Manning of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Lane Chapel Cemetery, Downsville.

Larry Wayne Miller, 66
JOYCE — Larry Wayne Miller, a retired Army sergeant, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial will follow at Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta.

Billy Gene Pearson, 67
Billy Gene Pearson of West Monroe, director of administration for the city of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. until services begin today at the church. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby Porter, 88
HAUGHTON — Ruby Porter, a waitress, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m.—9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Stanley Rice Jr., 39
WINNSBORO — Stanley Rice Jr., driver for a chemical company, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Chase Pentecostal Church, Chase. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Donald L. Schmidt, 79
Donald L. Schmidt of West Monroe, a retired federal government employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at West Heights Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery.

Leo F. Terzia, 84
Leo F. Terzia of Monroe, a retired lumberman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lullavy Washington, 79
Lullavy Washington of Monroe, a retired health-care worker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Erma Lee Yarbrough, 71
BASTROP — Erma Lee Yarbrough, a retired cook, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Baker, Janice: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Calcote, Sam: 11 a.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe and 3 p.m., St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church, Leesdale, Miss.
Canterberry, Barnie: 2 p.m. today, Conway Baptist Church.
Chauncy, Clemmie Higdon: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi.
Coleman, Moses: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Gemeiner, James E.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Family Church of the Nazarene, Ocean Springs, Miss., and 2 p.m. Friday, Sibley Cemetery, Sibley.
Roberts, Gracie: 2 p.m. today, Wallers Chapel United Methodist Church, Hamburg, Ark..
Scharf, Yvonne: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Welch, Faye: 11 a.m. today, Parkview Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Lassie Moore: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.

March 30, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

YVONNE DOMINGUES SCHARF
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Yvonne died March 26, 2005 after a brief illness. Born March 31, 1929, she worked nearly 30 years for her friend Barry Erwin. A graduate of Ouachita High School, she was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe.
On March 7, 2005 she was preceded in death by son Thad.
Survivors include son Phillip Domingues and wife Barbara; daughter Rhelda and husband Dr. Mike Nolan; son Marc Scharf and wife Susan; daughter-in-law: Penny Scharf; grandchildren Stacy and Barry Webb, Trey, Rick, Nicholas, Molly and Liam Scharf; great grandchildren Chris, Luke and Emma Webb; brother Nolan Craven; niece Carolyn Ryland; nephew Nolan Craven Jr. Memorial service is Thursday, March 31, 2005 in Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church West Monroe at 2:00 PM with Dr. David Uth offficiating.

LEO F. TERZIA, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services celebrating the life of Leo F. Terzia, Jr., 84, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church of Monroe, with Father Andy Powell officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
A retired lumberman, he was born in Monroe, LA on October 28, 1920, the son of Leo F. Terzia, Sr. and Olivia "Totsy" Bain Terzia. He died in North Monroe Medical Center on Monday, March 28, 2005, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Terzia was owner and President of Terzia Lumber and Hardware in Bastrop for many years, Past President of Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association, and was one of the founders of Paul Bunyan Building Suppliers which later became Allied Building Stores. He was a WWII Navy veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eleanor Gandy Terzia; two children, Leo "Buddy" Terzia III and his wife Jennifer of Ruston and Cynthia Henderson and her husband Ben of Canton, GA; and two grandchildren, Laura Terzia Bankston and her husband Matt of Fort Worth, TX and Greg Terzia of Ruston.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Bennie Popwell, Billy Abrahms, Danny Tatum, Nelson Abell III, Rick Nelson, and Jerome Vascocu.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Cannon, Billy Edmondson, Jack Mabry, Roy Johns, Dr. Burchell Liles, Louis Milner, Mike Reed and Haynes Harkey.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, Temple Baptist Church in Ruston or favorite charity.

John A. Benson, 71
BASTROP — John A. Benson, a city deputy marshal, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dennis Boyd, 60
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Dennis Boyd, a laborer, died March 21. Services are 1 p.m. today at Progressive Chapel. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Frances Crenshaw, 84
BASTROP — Frances Crenshaw, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Jones Pentecostal Church, Jones. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove, and all day Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bastrop.

Thomas A. Farmer, 81
Thomas Alvin Farmer of Monroe, a retired G.C. Murphy Co. auditor, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Harriet V. Guerard, 95
FERRIDAY — Harriet V. Guerard, a telephone operator, died Monday. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Coleraine, Minn. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Herman Henry Gulledge, 82
Herman Henry Gulledge of Monroe, retired vice president and manager for Ouachita Tobacco, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James 'Buddy' Holloway, 75
COLUMBIA — James R. "Buddy" Holloway, a caretaker for Salt Lake Farms, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Woodrow W. McBride, 92
Woodrow W. McBride of Monroe, a retired civil engineer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mona La Dell Pittman, 75
HARRISONBURG — Mona La Dell "Aunt Dell" Pittman, a retired school bus driver and nutritionist for Harrisonburg Nursing Home, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Old Catahoula Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

William M. Price, 67
William M. Price of West Monroe, a truck driver, died March 23. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

George M. Riser, 97
George Marshall Riser of Monroe, a retired coach, teacher and principal, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ima Lee Sebren, 93
LOUISVILLE, Miss. — Ima Lee Sebren, formerly of Bastrop, a nursing home owner, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop.

Carolyn Smith, 47
GILBERT — Carolyn Smith, a waitress, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, near Gilbert. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William J. Thigpen, 68
REDWOOD, Miss. — William J. Thigpen, formerly of Tallulah, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Glenwood Funeral Home Chapel, Vicksburg, Miss. Visitation is 5-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Green Acres Cemetery, Vicksburg.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Barnett, Roby Glen Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Church of God, Bastrop.
Cupit, Lou Anna LaGrange: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday.
Daniels, Charles L. "Boodlum": 10 a.m. today, Conway Cemetery, Marion.
Gemeiner, James E.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Family Church of the Nazarene, Ocean Springs, Miss., and 2 p.m. Friday, Sibley Cemetery, Sibley.
Gilmore, Ellis J.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi, and 3 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Greenville, Miss.
Manning, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Miller, Larry Wayne: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield.
Porter, Ruby: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove.
Rice, Stanley Jr.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Chase Pentecostal Church, Chase.
Scharf, Yvonne: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Schmidt, Donald L.: 10 a.m. today, West Heights Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Washington, Lullavy: 1 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Yarbrough, Erma Lee: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

March 31, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MISS RETTA GANDY
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA.
Funeral services for Miss Retta Gandy, age 55 of Tallulah, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Tallulah Presyterian Church with Dr. William S. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.
Visitation will be at the church from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Thursday, March 31, 2005.
Miss Gandy died March 29, 2005 in the River Region Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born in Tallulah, LA, and was a life-long resident. She was member of Tallulah Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: her mother, Roberta "Beta" Sevier Gandy of Tallulah, LA; her uncle: Henry C. Sevier, Jr. of Covington, LA; and a number of cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jim Tucker, Tommy Bishop, Dr. Conrad Sevier, Rufus Yerger, Jr., Tom Gandy, Paul Mayronne, Trey Tucker, and Boyd Kitchen.

NORMA WORLEY GILCHRIST
Haynesville, LA.
Norma Worley Gilchrist of Monroe, died in St. Francis Hospital, March 26, 2005, joining husband Gil to be with the Lord.
She was born on April 21, 1923, in Homer, LA, and graduated from LA State Normal College where on August 21, 1943 she married, LCDR Arch "Gil" Gilchrist, whom she met while he was attending Naval Aviator Training.
She supported her husband throughout his career as a Navy pilot and raised three children in such places as Whidbey Island, WA, Charleston, RI, Port Lyautey, Morocco, Norfolk, VA, Patuxent River, MD, and Moffett Field, CA.
In 1962, Norma and her family moved to Monroe where they became members of Parkview Baptist Church. At Parkview, Norma established many lifelong friendships that were a blessing to her especially since the passing of her husband in April 1991. In spite of painful rheumatoid arthritis, Norma enjoyed sewing, cooking, and traveling to Europe, Asia, and throughout the US to visit her children and other family members. She was an avid and accomplished bridge player and, through years of success in tournament play, in 2002 she was designated a Life Master. She was an equally ardent football fan and passionately followed her favorite teams: the Neville High School Tigers, University of Louisiana Monroe Indians, and the Dallas Cowboys.
She will be remembered by her family, her longtime college friends, and her friends at Parkview Baptist and the Bridge House for her thrift, her quick wit and her bright smile. Her family will also miss her nudging elbow and the "Kissy Dragon".
Norma is survived by her son, David Gilchrist and wife Linda of Jackson, GA, son Stephen Gilchrist and wife Myra of Arlington, VA, her sister Patsy Foster and husband Darrel of Lake Jackson, TX, and her devoted son in law, Charles Turk of Niceville, FL. Her daughter, Joan Gilchrist Turk, passed away November 12, 2004, following a heroic struggle against cancer. Norma was Grandmother to Clay Gilchrist of Atlanta, GA, David Turk of St Petersburg, FL, Kathryn Turk of Crestview, FL, Philip Gilchrist of Elkridge, MD, and Katherine Gilchrist of Arlington, VA. Although not related by blood, Jerry G. "Skipper" Riley, of Monroe, was a dependable and steadfast friend to Norma and her children.
Norma requested that there be no memorial service and that her remains be donated to the LSU Medical School, Shreveport. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to a favorite charity in Norma's memory.

JAMES ROY "BUDDY" HOLLOWAY, SR.
Columbia, LA. - Riser Funeral Home
Services for James Roy "Buddy" Holloway, Sr., age 75 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 1, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Wayne James officiating. Marty Earnest will deliver the euology. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Mr. Holloway was born in Wisner on September 3, 1929 the the union of James and Ella Mae Byrnes Holloway and died Tuesday, March 29, 2005 in Hebert.
He was a retired lock operator with the U.S. Corps of Engineers and was presently the overseerer of Salt Lake Farms in Hebert. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson: James Daniel Holloway.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years: Ruth Johnson Holloway of Columbia, his son: James R. "Bubba" Holloway, Jr. and his wife: Cindy of Columbia, his daughters: Teresa H. Atwell and her husband Earlis Ray Atwell of Olla, Beverly Virginia Holloway of Columbia, Terry H. Paulson and her husband: Norman of Monroe, Claudia H. Earnest and her husband: Marty of Hebert, Ellie M. Holloway of Columbia and Carolyn H. Cato and her husband: Bobby of West Monroe, his grandchildren: Andon Calhoun, Bubba Holloway, III., Heath Calhoun, Beth Yelvington, Adam Holloway, Matt Holloway, Erica Hogg, Casey Roberts, Cody Earnest, Hillary Sikes, Erin Roberts, Nathan Perot, Letha Perot, Jake Cato and Jason Cato, his great-grandchildren: Jackson Lee Calhoun, Allison Elizabeth Calhoun, Austin Barfoot, Zachary Barfoot, and Austin Daniel Calhoun, and his sisters: Annie Marie Mosely of Monroe and Margrette Vercher of Alexandria.
Pallbearers will be Andon Lee Calhoun, William Heath Calhoun James R. Holloway, III., Christopher Adam Holloway, Kevin Matthew Holloway and Cody Joshua Earnest.
Honorary pallbearers are James Daniel Holloway, Dick Holloway, and Jimmy Dewayne Johnson.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy. 165, Columbia.

ROBERT PHELAND KELLY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Robert Pheland Kelly will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 1, 2005, at Christ Episcopal Church in Bastrop, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Father Whit Stodgehill officiating,
Mr. Kelly died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in New Orleans, LA in 1946, grew up in Monroe, and was a resident of Bastrop for 22 years.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, a veteran of the U. S. Navy, which he served from 1969-1974. He was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University, with a BBA in General Business and BBA in Accounting.
He was a member of the Society of Louisiana CPA and AICPA. He was employed by Kennedy Rice Dryers and Delta Land Management in Mer Rouge, LA, where he acted as comptroller.
He was a member of Morehouse Country Club where he formerly served on the Board of Directors. His brother, James D. Kelly, Jr., preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Molly Kelly; daughters, Katherine and Sarah Kelly of Monroe; parents, Dr. and Mrs. James D. Kelly; brothers, John D. Kelly and Curney Kelly of Monroe; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Richard Reynolds of Guntersville, AL; several nieces and nephews; and special cousin, Michael D. Savage.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the Parish House of Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Memorials made be made to Ochsner Cancer Institute, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121.
A special thank you to Dr. F. D. Elias, Dr. Carter Cox, Dr. John T. Cole, Dr. John Oschner, and Dr. Roland Hawkins.

Jean Allbritton, 97
HARRISONBURG — Jean Allbritton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Birds Creek Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Burial will be at Spring Ridge Cemetery, Aimwell, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

John S. Brady, 90
BOSSIER CITY — John S. Brady, formerly of Monroe, a retired painter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia Bush, 86
FERRIDAY — Patricia Bush, a nutrition adviser, died March 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Seat Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Benjamin Carter, 65
EL DORADO, Ark. — Benjamin Carter died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New Bethel Baptist Church, El Dorado. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church, Strong, Ark. Burial will be at Ebeneezer Cemetery, Strong, Ark., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sammie Woodroe Colvin, 87
RUSTON — Sammie Woodroe Colvin died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Burial will be conducted by private service under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Odell Fields, 77
FARMERVILLE — Odell Fields, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Abe Harris Sr., 86
WISNER — Abe Harris Sr., a Louisiana Department of Transportation employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Leon Redman, 76
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Leon Redman, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Robert F. Rhone Jr., 55
Robert F. Rhone Jr. of Monroe, executive director for Mainline, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Curtis Simmons, 58
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Curtis Simmons, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Leo F. Terzia Jr., 84
Leo F. Terzia Jr. of Monroe, a retired lumberman, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Arlene Harrell Tharpe, 50
EROS — Arlene Harrell Tharpe, a sitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louise G. Tucker, 94
Louise G. Tucker of Monroe, a health-care administrator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Geraldine 'Granny' Watson, 74
Geraldine "Granny" Watson of West Monroe, a retired employee of State Farm Insurance Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Benson, John A.: 10 a.m. today, Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark.
Crenshaw, Frances: 2 p.m. Friday, Jones Pentecostal Church, Jones.
Farmer, Thomas A.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Gemeiner, James E.: 11 a.m. today, Family Church of the Nazarene, Ocean Springs, Miss., and 2 p.m. Friday, Sibley Cemetery, Sibley.
Manning, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Rice, Stanley Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Chase Pentecostal Church, Chase.
Scharf, Yvonne: 2 p.m. today, Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Sebren, Ima Lee: 3 p.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Thigpen, William J.: 11 a.m. today, Glenwood Funeral Home Chapel, Vicksburg, Miss.