Obituaries May 2000
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer


Monday, May 1, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Augurson, Earl Lee: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Roberts, Eron: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Frances Cloyd Acree, 68
Frances Cloyd Acree of Monroe, a cosmetologist, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Clifford Lee Allen Sr., 83
CLARKS - Clifford Lee Allen Sr., a mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Ronald Andrews, 53
Ronald Andrews of West Monroe, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosa 'Smiley' H. Bee, 70
Rosa "Smiley" Hicks Bee, a retired waitress at The Chateau, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Walter B. Carver, 81
RUSTON - Walter B. Carver, the retired owner of Town Tech men's clothing store, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Savannah Duck, 95
JONESBORO - Savannah Duck, a retired sampler, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Full Gospel Christian Center. Burial is at Beech Spring Baptist Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Steve B. Etheridge, 70
KELLY - Steve Benjamin Etheridge, a retired sawmill operator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Elsie Iola Jeffcoats, 79
MER ROUGE - Elsie Iola Jeffcoats, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Goodwill. Burial is at Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Lucy Nina Long, 91
Lucy Nina Long of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James J. 'Jake' McCann, 23
RUSTON - James Jacob "Jake" McCann, a former student, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Betty J. Trevillion, 68
FAIRBANKS - Betty J. Trevillion, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mimosa Pines Memorial Gardens, Carlyss, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Euna Wilson, 79
MER ROUGE - Euna Wilson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.



Tuesday, May 2, 2000

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Clifford Lee Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Carver, Walter B.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
McCann, James Jacob 'Jake': 2 p.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Wilson, Euna: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Lucille Bailey, 72
RAYVILLE - Lucille Bailey, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at William Street Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Regina Marie Carson, 44
GROVES, Texas - Regina Marie Carson died Thursday. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Cornelius Chapple, 17
RAYVILLE - Cornelius Chapple, a student, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gloria Dickey, 64
MOBILE, Ala. - Gloria Dickey formerly of Bossier City, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Billy Joe Edney, 59
Billy Joe Edney of West Monroe, a boom operator for the city of West Monroe, died Monday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hasley Cemetery.

Steve B. Etheridge, 70
KELLY - Steve B. Etheridge, a retired logging contractor and sawmill operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Lowe Cemetery east of Kelly.

William Ray Fox, 58
William Ray Fox of Monroe, a retired welder, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Adam Hingston, 90
FERRIDAY - Adam Hingston, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Ferriday.

Irene Edmiston Hogan, 96
CHOUDRANT - Irene Edmiston Hogan, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Longstraw Cemetery.

Kenneth J. Littleton, 21
Kenneth Jordan Littleton of Monroe died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jackie M. Melton, 75
Jackie M. Melton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.

Christopher David Balsamo McLeod, infant
Christopher David Balsamo McLeod, infant son of Joe and Kelly McLeod of West Monroe, died Friday. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Ronda Rochelle Parker, 11
RAYVILLE - Ronda Rochelle Parker, a student, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pecola Smith, 72
CHICAGO - Pecola Smith formerly of Delhi, a housekeeper, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Neta L. Taylor, 70
JONESVILLE - Neta L. Taylor, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Graham Cemetery, Nebo, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Rev. Donnie Forest Wilburn, 90
Rev. Donnie Forest Wilburn of West Monroe, a minister, died Saturday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. today at Holly Ridge Assembly of God Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Louis Williams, 59
ST. JOSEPH - Louis Williams, a bus driver, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Wednesday, May 3, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bailey, Lucille: 11 a.m. today, William Street Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Hogan, Irene Edmiston: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
McLeod, Christopher: 4 p.m. today, Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Milton W. Caldwell Jr., infant
MARION - Milton W. Caldwell, Jr., infant son of Milton W. Caldwell, Sr. and Daphne Traylor Caldwell, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Marion Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Billy Joe Edney, 59
Billy Joe Edney of West Monroe, a boom operator for the city of West Monroe, died Monday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William R. Fox, 58
William R. Fox of Monroe, a welder, died Sunday. Graveside service is 4 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Virginia C. Hider, 92
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Virginia Cecelia Hider, a farm manager, died Saturday. The funeral is 4 p.m. Friday at Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at Lake Providence City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Ina Hollis, 78
Ina Hollis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Percy Tell Johnson, 75
Percy Tell Johnson of Monroe, a retired maintenance worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

George Scoby Sr., 89
George Scoby Sr. of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Louis R. Shackelford, 64
JONESBORO - Louis Raymond Shackelford, a sawmill worker, died Monday. Visitation is 9 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman.

Willie Edward 'Bill' Smith, 82
ST. JOSEPH - Willie Edward "Bill" Smith, a tractor mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.



Thursday, May 4, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hider, Virginia Cecelia: 4 p.m. Friday, Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence.
Scoby, George Sr.: 2 p.m. Friday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham.

Cornelius Chapple, 17
RAYVILLE - Cornelius Chapple, a student, died April 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Rayville Civic Center. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carol Jean Dunham, 45
GILBERT - Carol Jean Dunham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie H. Faircloth, 90
Willie H. Faircloth of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mitchell Harris Jr., 64
Mitchell Harris Jr. of West Monroe, a janitor, died April 27. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Vergie Mae Hobbs, 75
Vergie Mae Hobbs of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Louis A. 'Babe' Johnson, 59
ST. JOSEPH - Louis A. "Babe" Johnson, an insurance agent and bus driver, died April 30. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Wake service is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Olan Jordan, 82
WINNFIELD - Olan Jordan, a retired auto mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Terry D. Killian, 35
Terry D. Killian of Monroe, a security guard, died April 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kenneth Littleton, 21
Kenneth Littleton of Monroe died April 28. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Tressie Beatrice McNair, 87
BASTROP - Tressie Beatrice McNair, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Ronda Parker, 11
RAYVILLE - Ronda Parker, a student, died April 29. The funeral is noon Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Jones Chapel Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Curtis Toliver, 86
Curtis Toliver of West Monroe, a laborer, died April 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Henry West, 68
RAYVILLE - Henry West, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 3 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at New Bethany Cemetery, Alto.

Albert Lee Wright, 50
Albert Lee Wright of Monroe, an electrician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.



Friday, May 5, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Chapple, Cornelius: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rayville Civic Center.
Harris, Mitchell Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Hider, Virginia Cecelia: 4 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence.
Johnson, Louis A. 'Babe:' 1 p.m. Saturday, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Killian, Terry D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Littleton, Kenneth: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
McNair, Tressie Beatrice: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Parker, Ronda: noon Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Scoby, George Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham.
Toliver, Curtis: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
West, Henry: 2 p.m. Sunday, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville.
Wright, Albert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe.

Donnie Bolton, 57
ATLANTA - Donnie Bolton, a welder, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Laurel Heights Baptist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.

Birdie Bradford, 77
JONESBORO - Birdie Bradford, a homemaker, died April 29. The funeral was 11 a.m. May 4 at Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial was at Travelers Rest Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Essie Caesar, 84
JONESBORO - Essie Caesar, a homemaker, died April 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Earie C.M.E. Church, Jonesboro. Burial is at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Michael W. Carter, Jr., 13
DALLAS - Michael W. Carter Jr., a student, died May 1. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery.

Lela Colvin, 72
FARMERVILLE - Lela Colvin, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Street Church of Christ, Farmerville. Burial is at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Thomas E. Colvin, 78
RUSTON - Thomas E. Colvin, a retired chemist, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Cook Cemetery.

Thelma Jones Dismuke, 75
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Thelma Jones Dismuke, a homemaker, died April 30. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School auditorium. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial is at Lone Star Cemetery.

Carol Jean Dunham, 45
GILBERT - Carol Jean Dunham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert.

Juanita Ervin, 60
DETROIT, MICH. - Juanita Ervin formerly of Monroe, a bus attendant, died April 26. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie Faircloth, 90
Willie Faircloth of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Patricia Hamilton, 40
HACKETT, ARK. - Patricia Gladys Jackson Hamilton formerly of Manifest, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Community Pentecostal Church, Manifest. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jessie Heard, 83
Jessie Heard of West Monroe, a retired LPN, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Hazel Bryant Johnson, 81
GOLDONNA - Hazel Bryant Johnson, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Goldonna Baptist Church. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until noon today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, and from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Burial is at Goldonna Cemetery.

Percy Tell Johnson, 75
Percy Tell Johnson of Monroe, a retired maintenance worker, died May 1. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy C. Joyce, 79
ST. JOSEPH - Dorothy C. Joyce, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Jackie M. Melton, 75
Jackie M. Melton of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 28. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, St. John St., Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery.

Estelle Spearman, 90
WINNSBORO - Estelle Spearman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Crockett Point Baptist Church near Crowville. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Loreanine Stover, 84
QUITMAN - Loreanine Stover, a homemaker, died April 29. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Ethel Lee Thompson, 84
COLUMBIA - Ethel Lee Blakeley Thompson, a retired waitress, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Robert E. Tucker Sr., 48
MEMPHIS, TENN. - Robert E. Tucker Sr. formerly of Bastrop, a General Motors employee, died May 1. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse District Association Building, Bastrop. Burial is at Henry V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Montgomery Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jack William Wood, 58
Jack William Wood of Monroe, a mechanical engineer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.



Saturday, May 6, 2000
REVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
"Caesar, Essie: 2 p.m. today, Mount Earie C.M.E. Church, Jonesboro.
Carter, Michael W. Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.
Chapple, Cornelius: 2 p.m. today, Rayville Civic Center.
Colvin, Lela: 2 p.m. today, Hickory Street Church of Christ, Farmerville.
Colvin, Thomas E. : 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Dismuke, Thelma Jones: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School auditorium.
Ervin, Juanita: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harris, Mitchell Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Johnson, Louis A. "Babe:" 1 p.m. today, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Johnson, Percy Tell: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Joyce, Dorothy C.: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph.
Killian, Terry D.: 1 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Littleton, Kenneth: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Parker, Ronda: noon today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Stover, Loreanine: 11 a.m. today, Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman.
Toliver, Curtis: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Tucker, Robert E. Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Morehouse District Association Building, Bastrop.
West, Henry: 2 p.m. Sunday, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville.
Wright, Albert Lee: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe.

Leroy J. Chatham Sr. 88
CHATHAM - Leroy Jackson Chatham Sr., a forestry worker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Chatham United Methodist Church. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Chatham Cemetery.

Edward R. Cromwell Jr., 61
Edward Ray Cromwell Jr. of Monroe, a Cotton Holsum Bakery sales manager, died Wednesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Margaret Davis, 67
SONDHEIMER - Margaret Davis, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Pauline Annie Dearman, 92
DELHI - Pauline Annie Dearman, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Newton Cemetery.

Jasper Donaldson, 75
BERKLEY, Calif. - Jasper Donaldson, a retired contractor, died April 27. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at King Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Mount Harmony Cemetery, Ruston.

Jason Evans, 24
MESQUITE, Texas - Jason Evans, a delivery driver, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Franklin Pierce Harper, 92
Franklin Pierce "Frank" Harper of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish Highway Department worker, died Friday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olive Baptist Cemetery near Eros.

Aline Logan, 90
SHREVEPORT - Aline Logan, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Earl Ed Medlin, 77
BASKIN - Earl Ed Medlin, a retired LP&L power plant operator, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Greer Cemetery near Rayville.

Mary Agnes Messina, 77
Mary Agnes Messina of Monroe, a retired salesperson, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Fern Elizabeth Summers, 89
BOSSIER CITY - Fern Elizabeth Summers formerly of Monroe, a retired office manager, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.

Ethel Blakeley Thompson, 84
COLUMBIA - Ethel Lee Blakeley Thompson, a retired waitress, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

District C. Washington, 82
District Columbus Washington of Monroe, a pipe fitter, died Wednesday. The funeral is noon Monday at Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ruth Howard Yarnell, 82
Ruth Howard Yarnell of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.



Sunday, May 7, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Chatham, Sr., Leroy Jackson: 2 p.m. today, Chatham United Methodist Church, Chatham.
Donaldson, Jasper: 11 a.m. Monday, King Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Littleton, Kenneth: 2 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Logan, Aline: 2 p.m. Monday, Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline.
Medlin, Earl Ed: 2 p.m. today, Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Washington, District Columbus: noon Monday, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
West, Henry: 2 p.m. today, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville.

Nona M. Boylston, 68
GRAMBLING - Nona M. Boylston, a food service supervisor, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, Chestnut.

Cale Carraway, 56
WINNSBORO - Cale Carraway, a mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Baskin.

James Denmon, 85
FOREST - James Denmon, a parish supervisor, died Friday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Forest Baptist Church, Forest. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jason Evans, 24
MESQUITE, Texas - Jason Evans, a delivery driver, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Beulah Methodist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Franklin Pierce Harper, 92
Franklin Pierce 'Frank' Harper of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish Highway Department employee, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, near Eros. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rueben C. Knox, 82
JONESBORO - Rueben C. Knox, a retired adjuster, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Church, near Clay. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Geraldine M. Darling Liles, 86
JONESBORO - Geraldine Mayes Darling Liles, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Church of Christ, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Liles Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Mary M. Molnaird, 68
Mary M. Molnaird of Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.



Monday, May 8, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Donaldson, Jasper: 11 a.m. today, King Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Knox, Rueben C.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Church, near Clay.
Liles, Geraldine Mayes Darling: 10 a.m. today, Church of Christ, Jonesboro.
Logan, Aline: 2 p.m. today, Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline.
Washington, District Columbus: noon today, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.

Muriel Franklin Carter, 77
LITTLE CREEK - Muriel Franklin Carter, a retired court reporter, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Kenneth R. Crenshaw, 67
Kenneth R. Crenshaw of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Geneva Facen Gaston, 71
HOUSTON - Geneva Facen Gaston, a retired college professor at Grambling State University, formerly of West Monroe, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Grimes Funeral Home, Houston.

H.M. 'Hoot' Gibson, 95
H.M. "Hoot" Gibson of West Monroe, a retired Brown Paper Mill employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marion Harold King, 64
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Marion Harold King, a grocery manager, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Mary Agnes Messina, 77
Mary Agnes Messina of Monroe, a retired saleslady, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Nellie Rae Methvin, 81
JENA - Nellie Rae Methvin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Ronnie Morris, 51
RAYVILLE - Ronnie Morris, a welder, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jimmie M. Pack, 74
Jimmie M. Pack of West Monroe, a retired banker, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lilla Mae Renfrow, 89
WINNSBORO - Lilla Mae Renfrow, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Fern Elizabeth Summers, 89
Fern Elizabeth Summers of Monroe, an office manager/bookeeper, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn on St. John Street, Monroe.

Smith E. Walker, 86
WISNER - Smith E. Walker, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at New Hope Pentecostal Church, near Sicily Island. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Kings Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Tuesday, May 9, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gaston, Geneva Facen: 11 a.m. today, Tuesday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.
King, Marion Harold: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Herringville Baptist Church, Monticello.

Mildred Anderson, 58
TALLULAH - Mildred Anderson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is at Oak Wood Cemetery.

Joe Bailey, 100
OAK RIDGE - Joe Bailey, a retired farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Coleman, 66
BONITA - Mary Coleman, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at LA-Ark Cemetery, Jones.

William Cooper, 80
William Cooper of Monroe, a retired maintenance worker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aleen S. Craig, 92
OAK GROVE - Aleen S. Craig, a bookkeeper, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Alberta Cummings, 103
Alberta Cummings of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eunice Davis, 73
Eunice Davis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

James Davis, 81
MANGHAM - James Davis, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Alto.

Margaret Davis, 67
SONDHEIMER - Margaret Davis, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Union Baptist Church #2, Sondheimer. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial is at Henderson Projects Cemetery.

Everett Dopson, 83
BASTROP - Everett Dopson, a retiree of Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Church cemetery, Bastrop.

Ovie Hanna, 76
RAYVILLE - Ovie Hanna, a retired nurses' aide, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vona Dee Harper, 78
JONESBORO - Vona Dee Harper, a clerk, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Faye Morgan, 94
HOUSTON - Faye Morgan formerly of Ruston, a secretary at Louisiana Tech University, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery.

Avistine Payne, 68
RAYVILLE - Avistine Payne, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Areece Womack Rea, 73
Areece Womack Rea of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Lilla Mae Renfrow, 89
WINNSBORO - Lilla Mae Renfrow, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Jami Smith Richmond, 21
HOLT, Fla. - Jami Smith Richmond, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery, Baker, Fla., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louis Smart, 70
Louis Smart of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vickie Lynette Smith, 46
MOUNT PLEASANT, Ark. - Vickie Lynette Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Beatrice Townsville, 92
TALLULAH - Beatrice Townsville, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Darcy Vaughn, 28
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Darcy Vaughn formerly of Mangham, a realtor, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruby Futch Williamson, 87
RUSTON - Ruby Futch Williamson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery.



Wednesday, May 10, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Anderson, Mildred: 1 p.m. Friday, New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Cummings, Alberta: 2 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, James: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Davis, Margaret: 11 a.m. today, Union Baptist Church No. 2, Sondheimer.
Dopson, Everett: 10 a.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Harper, Vona Dee: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Morgan, Faye: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

Willie James Bouie Jr., 72
Willie James Bouie Jr. of Monroe, a retired shipping clerk, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Beverly Sue Bush, 55
Beverly Sue Bush of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Melvin Cooper, 46
TALLULAH - Melvin Cooper, a construction worker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Patricia Cowart, 37
Patricia Cowart of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Kenneth Ray Crenshaw, 67
Kenneth Ray Crenshaw of West Monroe, a retired boilermaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Smith Cemetery.

James L. Davis, 53
OAK GROVE - James L. Davis, a mechanic, died Sunday. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Kilbourne, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Aaron L. Dorman, 67
RUSTON - Aaron L. Dorman, owner and operator of the California Donut Shop, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Theresa Lee Elliott, 52
AUGUSTA, GA. - Theresa Lee Elliott, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Leesville. Burial is at Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Davis Mortuary, Ferriday.

Nancy Ella Gardner, 80
FERRIDAY - Nancy Ella Gardner, a dental assistant, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Woodlawn Mausoleum.

Margie Ella Gregory, 85
OAK GROVE - Margie Ella Gregory, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

John Hall Jr., 71
John Hall Jr. of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ovie Crawford Hanna, 76
RAYVILLE - Ovie Crawford Hanna, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Lone Cherry Cemetery near Mangham.

Liberty Hardy, 55
Liberty Hardy of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 5. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Baby Girl Loyd, infant
WINNSBORO - Baby girl Loyd, infant daughter of Terricka Loyd, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

William Ray Morgan Jr., 33
BEEKMAN - William Ray Morgan Jr., a truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is at Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Rose N. Barnes Pennington, 52
EPPS - Rose N. Barnes Pennington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Thursday at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday at the church until service time. Burial is at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

C. 'Freddie' Sturdivant, 57
BOSSIER CITY - C. "Freddie" Sturdivant, an estimator for Shirley Insulation, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Laura Mae Walters, 97
PIONEER - Laura Mae Walters, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Louise C. Woods, 70
Louise C. Woods of West Monroe, a retired thrift store operator, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.



Thursday, May 11, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Davis, James L.: 10 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Dorman, Aaron L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Elliott, Theresa Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Leesville.
Gardner, Nancy Ella: 10 a.m. Friday, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Hardy, Liberty: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe.
Morgan, Jr., William Ray: 10 a.m. Friday, United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop.
Pennington, Rose N. Barnes: 3 p.m. today, Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Epps.
Walters, Laura Mae: 2 p.m. today, Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer.

Andy Allen, 85
RAYVILLE - Andy Allen, a retired road grader operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery.

Mildred Anderson, 58
TALLULAH - Mildred Anderson, a homemaker, died May 4. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery.

Joseph 'Joe' Bailey, 103
OAK RIDGE - Joseph "Joe" Bailey, a retired farmer, died SaturdayMay 6. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Alexandria #1 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Wake service is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery.

John Bursey, 81
HOMER - John Bursey, a retired carpenter, died Monday May 8. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial is at St. John Cemetery.

Linda Burton, 52
WISNER - Linda Burton, a processing technician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Baby Girl Cooper, infant
TALLULAH - Baby Girl Cooper, infant daughter of Danielle Cooper, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Carrie Harris, 89
Carrie Harris of Monroe, a cook, died May 1. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Empire Family Worship Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie B. Hill, 66
Willie B. Hill of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charlisa Jackson, infant
TALLULAH - Charlisa Jackson, infant daughter of Janice Lee and Charlie Jackson, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Roy Lynwood Keen, 57
WINNFIELD - Roy Lynwood Keen, a maintenance superintendent, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is at Jordan Hill Cemetery.

Ozell Holcomb McCain, 87
WILMOT, Ark., - Ozell Holcomb McCain, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home chapel, Hamburg. Burial is at Dry Bayou Cemetery.

Rebecca Jane Morgan, 39
RUSTON - Rebecca Jane Morgan, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jack Noble, Jr., 58
RAYVILLE - Jack Noble, Jr., a R. C. Tire's worker, died Monday May 8. The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Holly Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jessie Noland, 75
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Jessie Noland, a retired farmer, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence, and 12 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial is at Panola Cemetery.

Lena Mae Robinson, 59
TALLULAH - Lena Mae Robinson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Louie Don Sharp, Sr., 42
RHINEHART - Louie Don Sharp, Sr., a driller in the oil industry, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at New Life Pentecostal Church, Manifest. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Essie Sims, 53
Essie Sims of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Beatrice Townsville, 92
TALLULAH - Beatrice Townsville, a homemaker, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is noon Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Florence O. Valentine, 72
FERRIDAY - Florence Opal Valentine, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is at Old Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Dorcy 'Dooley' Vaughn, 28
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Dorcy "Dooley" Vaughn, formerly of Mangham, died Friday May 5. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at King David-Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery.



Friday, May 12, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Anderson, Mildred: 1 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Bailey, Joseph "Joe": 1 p.m. Saturday, Alexandria #1 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Bursey, John: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Homer.
Burton, Linda: 2 p.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Elliott, Theresa Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Leesville.
Gardner, Nancy Ella: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Hardy, Liberty: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harris, Carrie: 1 p.m. today, Empire Family Worship Center, Monroe.
Hill, Willie B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Morgan, Jr., William Ray: 10 a.m. today, United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop.
Noble Jr., Jack: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Noland, Jessie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Sharp, Louie Don: 10 a.m. today, New Life Pentecostal Church, Manifest.
Townsville, Beatrice: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Vaughn, Dorcy "Dooley": 1 p.m. Saturday, King David-Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.

Willie Bouie, Jr., 72
Willie Bouie, Jr. of Monroe, a retired shipping clerk, died Monday May 8. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 12-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Beverly Sue Bush, 55
Beverly Sue Bush of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Raoul C. Coleman, 34
BATON ROUGE - Raoul C. Coleman, formerly of Vidalia, a clinical laboratory scientist, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Chapel Baptist Church, Vidalia. Burial is at Vidalia Cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dextriana Cooper, infant
TALLULAH - Dextriana Cooper, infant daughter of Danielle Cooper, died Wednesday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Melvin Cooper, 46
TALLULAH - Melvin Cooper, a construction worker, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today at Funerals By McFarland, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

William Cooper, 80
William Cooper of Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died May 4. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 12-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Patricia Cowart, 37
Patricia Cowart of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Little Flower Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Tommie Easterling, 56
WINNSBORO - Tommie Easterling, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lurlee Cook Emory, 86
Lurlee Cook Emory of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Harvey Gipson, 79
ARCADIA - Harvey Gipson, a custodian, died Tuesday May 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calm Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Ruston and 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Lillie Beatrice Gorham, 63
JOYCE - Lillie Beatrice Gorham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Union Baptist Church, Joyce. Burial is at Union Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

John Hall, Jr., 71
John Hall, Jr. of Monroe, a construction worker, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill #1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial is at Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Shannon LeVasseur, 20
Shannon LeVasseur of Monroe, a student died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Cleve Allen Lowry, 64
CASTOR - Cleve Allen Lowry, a laborer, died Saturday May 5. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Friendship Baptist Church, Castor. Burial is at Old Castor Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Baby Girl Loyd, infant
WINNSBORO - Baby Girl Loyd, infant daughter of Terricka Loyd, died Monday May 8. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Leo McKee, 59
Leo McKee of Monroe, a music teacher, died Tuesday May 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Dorthula Nichols, 93
WINNSBORO - Dorthula Nichols, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie Pierce, 75
COLUMBIA - Willie Pierce, a retired Willamette employee, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Lena Mae Robinson, 59
TALLULAH - Lena Mae Robinson, a homemaker, died Wednesday May 10. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial is at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork.

Essie Sims, 53
Essie Sims of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is at Red Top Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Louis V. Smart, 70
Louis V. Smart of Monroe, a retired detailer, died Sunday May 7. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.

James M. Smith, 89
JENA - James M. Smith, a clothing salesman, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Jena Cemetery.

C. 'Freddie' Sturdivant, 57
BOSSIER CITY - C. "Freddie" Sturdivant, an estimator for Shirley Insulation, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Parthana Taylor, 91
Parthana Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Irene Davis Waldrop, 91
COLUMBIA - Irene Davis Waldrop, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Columbia Hill Cemetery.

James Virgle Wilkes, 80
OLLA - James Virgle Wilkes, a retired oil field motorman, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.



Saturday, May 13, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bailey, Joseph "Joe": 1 p.m. today, Alexandria No. 1 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Bouie, Willie Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bursey, John: 2:30 p.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Homer.
Burton, Linda: 2 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Coleman, Raoul C.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Chapel Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Cooper, Dextriana: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Cooper, Melvin: 2 p.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Cooper, William: 11 a.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cowart, Patricia: 11 a.m. Monday, Little Flower Church, Monroe.
Elliott, Theresa Lee: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Leesville.
Gipson, Harvey: 11 a.m. today, Mount Calm Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Hall, John Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Cherry Hill No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Hardy, Liberty: 2 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hill, Willie B.: 1 p.m. today, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lowry, Cleve Allen: 1 p.m. today, First Friendship Baptist Church, Castor.
Loyd, Baby Girl: 10 a.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
McKee, Leo: 11 a.m. today, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe.
Noble, Jack Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Noland, Jessie: 1 p.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Pierce, Willie: 11 a.m. today, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham.
Robinson, Lena Mae: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Sims, Essie: 2 p.m. Monday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Smart, Louis V.: 2 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Townsville, Beatrice: noon today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Vaughn, Dorcy "Dooley:" 1 p.m. today, King David-Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham.

Madge Allen, 69
WISNER - Madge Allen, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Pentecostal Church near Sicily Island. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

W.A. 'Dub' Boyett, 78
DODSON - W.A. "Dub" Boyett, a retired welder, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Glory Way Church near Dodson. Visitation is until service time today at the church. Burial is at Cypress Creek Cemetery, Dodson, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Tommie Easterling, 56
WINNSBORO - Tommie Easterling, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Lone Pine Baptist Church near Crowville. Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Elder, 75
FARMERVILLE - James Elder, a drugstore delivery man, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Evelyn Sanders Esters, 62
KELLY - Evelyn Sanders Esters, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Chickasaw Cemetery, Olla.

Barbara Ferrington, 88
WISNER - Barbara Ferrington, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bernice R. Franklin, 73
OLLA - Bernice Richard Franklin, a retired employee of LaSalle Parish School System, died Thursday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Harris Chapel Cemetery.

Rosa S. Gremshel, 85
TALLULAH - Rosa Sansone Gremshel, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at St. Edward's Catholic Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Carlton R. Langston, 82
POLLOCK - Carlton R. Langston, a retired utilities supervisor, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Pollock. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Pollock Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville.

Dorthula Nichols, 93
WINNSBORO - Dorthula Nichols, a retired salesclerk, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Howard Payne, 80
WINNFIELD - Howard Payne, a mechanic, died May 7. Visitation is 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Winnfield Cemetery.

Francisco Pierre, 39
WINNFIELD - Francisco Pierre, a data entry coordinator supervisor, died May 2. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery.

James Rizzuto, 81
NEW ORLEANS - James Rizzuto, a motel owner, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Lamana-Panno-Fallow Funeral Home, New Orleans.

James Virgle Wilkes, 80
WEST MONROE - James Virgle Wilkes formerly of Hebert, a retired oil company employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Bethany Cemetery, Hebert.



Sunday, May 14, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Allen, Madge: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Pentecostal Church near Sicily Island.
Cooper, Dextriana: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Cowart, Patricia: 11 a.m. Monday, Little Flower Church, Monroe.
Esters, Evelyn Sanders: 1 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Franklin, Bernice Richard: 3:30 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla.
Gremshel, Rosa Sansone: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Edward's Catholic Church, Tallulah.
Robinson, Lena Mae: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Sims, Essie: 2 p.m. Monday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Eligha Collins, 86
SICILY ISLAND - Eligha Collins, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rudolph Manning Elkins, 78
OAK GROVE - Rudolph Manning Elkins, a dairy farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at First Church of God, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

James Keith Gray, 45
FARMERVILLE - James Keith "Jimmy" Gray, a supervisor of a chemical plant in El Dorado, Ark., died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Charles Warner Jacques, 89
FERRIDAY - Charles Warner Jacques, a retired Chevron employee, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at New Jena Cemetery, Jena.

Lizzie Lewis, 88
LAKE ST. JOHN - Lizzie Lewis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Morris J. 'Bud' Lizenby, 88
HEBERT - Morris J. "Bud" Lizenby, a retired fish farmer and bait stand owner, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Jo Masters, 71
TROUT - Mary Jo Masters, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Mount Sinina Cemetery, Trout.

James Rizzuto, 81
NEW ORLEANS - James Rizzuto, a hotel owner, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Resurrection Catholic Church, New Orleans. A wake begins at 6 p.m. today at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home chapel, New Orleans. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans.

Frank C. Sample, 62
Frank C. Sample of West Monroe, a retired consulting engineer, died Thursday. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church in West Monroe.

Leo Thornhill Sr., 70
WINNSBORO - Leo Thornhill Sr., an equipment refurbisher, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Harvey Wilson Tolbert, 93
SIKES - Harvey Wilson Tolbert, a retired log cutter, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Sharon Baptist Church. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Sharon Cemetery, Sikes.



Monday, May 15, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cooper, Dextriana: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Cowart, Patricia: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower Church, Monroe.
Elkins, Rudolph Manning: 2 p.m. today, First Church of God, Oak Grove.
Gremshel, Rosa Sansone: 10 a.m. today, St. Edward's Catholic Church, Tallulah.
Jacques, Charles Warner: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Lizenby, Morris J. "Bud": 11 a.m. today, Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert.
Masters, Mary Jo: 10 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena
Rizzuto, James: 10 a.m. today, Resurrection Catholic Church, New Orleans.
Robinson, Lena Mae: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Sample, Frank C.: 2 p.m. today, Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church in West Monroe
Sims, Essie: 2 p.m. today, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Tolbert, Harvey Wilson: 1 p.m. today, Sharon Baptist Church.

Clara Mae Gallman Cain, 86
Clara Mae Gallman Cain of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Morgan K. Elahi, 58
Morgan K. Elahi of Monroe, a jewelry retailer, formerly of Sialkot, Pakistan, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

James K. 'Jimmy' Gray, 45
FARMERVILLE - James K. "Jimmy" Gray, supervisor for El Dorado Chemical Co., died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Farmerville Church of Christ, Farmerville. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Irby Harper, 76
CROWVILLE - Irby Harper, a retired automobile repairman, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

F.M. Logue Sr., 85
START - F.M. Logue Sr., a retired dairy farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at New Salem Cemetery, near Girard.

Benny Weaver, 70
JONESBORO - Benny Weaver, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Tannie Robertson Meador, 58
SNELLVILLE, Ga. - Tannie Robertson Meador, an author, formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jo Ann Upshaw Nichols, 62
EUDORA, Ark. - Jo Ann Upshaw Nichols, a retired CenturyTel employee, formerly of Marion, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.



Tuesday, May 16, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cain, Clara Mae Gallman: 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Cooper, Dextriana: 10 a.m. today, New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Gray, James K. "Jimmy": 2 p.m. today, Farmerville Church of Christ, Farmerville.
Nichols, Jo Ann Upshaw: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Robinson, Lena Mae: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Tallulah.

Eligah Collins, 86
SICILY ISLAND - Eligah Collins, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Irby Harper, 76
CROWVILLE - Irby Harper, a retired automobile repairman, died Sunday. Visitation is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Graveside service is 3 p.m. today at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Louise C. Howard, 68
MANGHAM - Louise C. Howard, a retired clerk, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Hewitt Cemetery near Mangham.

Mae Langley, 59
HOUSTON - Mae Langley, a press operator, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lizzie Lewis, 88
FERRIDAY - Lizzie Lewis, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Tannie Meador, 58
SNELLVILLE, GA - Tannie Meador, an author, died Saturday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Loraine Price, 88
Loraine Price of West Monroe, a retired Sears & Roebuck salesperson, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leo Thornhill, Sr., 70
WINNSBORO - Leo Thornhill, Sr., an equipment refurbisher, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joy Catherine Vines, 83
WINNFIELD - Joy Catherine Vines, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hurricane Creek Cemetery near Dodson.

Roy C. Welch, Jr., 74
BASTROP - Roy C. Welch, Jr., a retired Missouri Pacific Railroad employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.



Wednesday, May 17, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Collins, Eligah: 1 p.m. Thursday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Vines, Joy Catherine: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.

Green Lawson Brown, 86
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Green Lawson Brown, formerly of Monroe, a retired maintenance worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John C.M.E. Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Little Creek Cemetery, Alto.

Tim Canfield, 61
FARMERVILLE - Tim Canfield, a logger, died May 10. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Jerusalem Church of Christ, Marion. Burial is at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Fred Chatelain, 80
RUSTON - Fred Chatelain, a retired educator, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston. Burial is at Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

James 'Sarge' Gassmann, 72
JONESBORO - James 'Sarge" Gassmann, a retired maintenance worker, died Tuesday. Graveside service is 3 p.m. today at Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

James R. George, 92
James R. George of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Monday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe.

Calvert H. Jackson, 38
BASTROP - Calvert H. Jackson, a factory worker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Georgina Ruth Jacobs, 69
Georgina Ruth Jacobs of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe.

Ricky N. Johnson, 43
WINNFIELD - Ricky N. Johnson, a retail clerk, died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Zion Hill Cemetery near Winnfield.

Mae Langley, 59
CHOUDRANT - Mae Langley, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Muriel Lindsey, 75
BERNICE - Muriel Lindsey, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Faye Deora Hilliard Paul, 99
PIONEER - Faye Deora Hilliard Paul, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 9 a.m. today at Pioneer Assembly of God. Burial is at Independence Cemetery, Fouke, Ark., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Willie Pearl Swilley, 79
ALEXANDRIA - Willie Pearl Swilley, formerly of Winnfield, a retired social services worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Thursday until service time at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

David Alexander Tarver, 53
GRAYSON - David Alexander Tarver, a welder, died Monday. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Holum Baptist Church, Holum, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Parthana Taylor, 91
Parthana Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Starlight Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Richard Lee White, 61
BASTROP - Richard Lee White, a retired Bastrop city worker, died May 10. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Iberia Wilson, 36
BASTROP - Iberia Wilson, a driver, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.



Thursday, May 18, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Canfield, Tim: 2 p.m. today, Jerusalem Church of Christ, Marion.
Collins, Eligah: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Swilley, Willie Pearl: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnfield.
Taylor, Parthana: 2 p.m. today, Starlight Baptist Church, West Monroe.
White, Richard Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Anaztasia Anding, 2
Anaztasia Anding of West Monroe, daughter of Gene and Patricia Anding, died May 12. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial is at Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Green Lawson Brown, 86
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Green Lawson Brown, formerly of Monroe, a retired maintenance worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John C.M.E. Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald.

Willie F. Coulbertson, 62
DENVER, COLO. - Willie Frank Coulbertson, a carpenter, died May 11. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Gumsprings Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Morgan K. Elahi, 58
Morgan K. Elahi of Monroe, a jewelry salesman, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lucy McCarty Mayes, 80
OLLA - Lucy McCarty Mayes, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Beech Creek Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Larry Bernard Morgan, 39
Larry Bernard Morgan of West Monroe, a cook, died May 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Rockett, 85
SPEARSVILLE - Dorothy Rockett, a retired nurses aide, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Camp Creek Baptist Church near Spearsville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Rosa Marie Thomas, 75
Rosa Marie Thomas, a cosmetologist, died May 12. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.



Friday, May 19, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Anding, Anaztasia: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe.
Brown, Green Lawson: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John C.M.E. Church, Monroe.
Coulbertson, Willie Frank: 11 a.m. today, Gumsprings Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Morgan, Larry Bernard: 1 p.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Thomas, Rosa Marie: 3 p.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
White, Richard Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Mable Lee Bluford, 77
Mable Lee Bluford of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 13. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edward Chase Jr., 82
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Edward Chase Jr., a retired brick mason, died May 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Sarah Gakins, 95
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Sarah Gakins, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Dorothy McClendon Gibson, 88
WATERPROOF - Dorothy McClendon Gibson, a retired U.S. Postal employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Alma Goree, 90
RUSTON - Alma Goree, a homemaker, died May 15. The funeral is noon Saturday at Old Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Irene Hall, 79
Irene Hall of West Monroe, a homemaker, died May 14. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.

Tommy D. Hall, 62
Tommy D. Hall of West Monroe, a retired Bancroft Bags employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gloria Kalil Harrison, 67
Gloria Kalil Harrison of Monroe, a casino employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ismael Castro Medrano, 9
FARMERVILLE - Ismael Castro Medrano, a student, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Tillie B. Walker, 51
DODSON - Tillie B. Walker, a homemaker, died May 14. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Dodson. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is at Transport Cemetery.

Lisa M. Kelchner (Wallingsford), 24
Lisa M. Kelchner (Wallingsford) of West Monroe, a Wal-Mart associate, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.



Saturday, May 20, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Anding, Anaztasia: 2:30 p.m. today, Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe.
Bluford, Mable Lee: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Chase, Edward Jr.: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Gakins, Sarah: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Gibson, Dorothy McClendon: 3 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Goree, Alma: 12 p.m. today, Old Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Hall, Irene: 1 p.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice.
Morgan, Larry Bernard: 1 p.m. today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Walker, Tillie B.: 11 a.m. today, Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, Dodson.

Green Lawson Brown, 86
Green Lawson Brown of Monroe, a maintenance worker, died May 11. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at St. John C.M.E. Church, Monroe. Burial is at Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Herman W. Chilton, 85
Herman W. Chilton of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Sally Duffey, 58
Sally Duffey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Arnold C. Fletcher, 59
BASTROP - Arnold C. Fletcher, a carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Tommy Drew Hall, 62
Tommy Drew Hall of West Monroe, a retired Bancroft Bag employee, died Thursday. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Monday at Pensacola Memorial Garden Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla.

Steven Jones-Harrell, 16
MANGHAM - Steven O'Neal Jones-Harrell, a student, died May 18. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Winnsboro. Burial is at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Barbara C. Howard, 89
AMARILLO, TEXAS - Barbara C. Howard formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside service is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Lone Cedar Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rosie Lee Howard, 116
OAK GROVE - Rosie Lee Howard, a homemaker, died May 16. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Calvert Jackson, 38
OAK RIDGE - Calvert Jackson, a truck driver, died May 14. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Delta High School, Mer Rouge. Burial is at Wham Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bryant Van King, 79
Bryant Van King of Monroe, a farm manager, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ismael Castro Medrano, 9
FARMERVILLE - Ismael Castro Medrano, a student, died May 17. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Farmerville. Burial is at St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Larry Earl Neal, 54
LAS VEGAS - Larry Earl Neal formerly of Monroe, retired from U.S. Air Force, died May 15. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.

Enoch Noble, 74
Enoch Noble of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died May 18. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thelma Phillips, 67
TALLULAH - Thelma Phillips, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

David Hubert Thomas Jr., 68
BASTROP - David Hubert Thomas Jr., a retired mechanic with International Paper, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Videlia 'Peaches' Tyler, 55
Videlia "Peaches" Tyler of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 17. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Maggie Whatley, 101
WINNSBORO - Maggie Whatley, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Richard White, 61
BASTROP - Richard White, a retired Bastrop city worker, died May 11. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Iberia Wilson, 36
OAK RIDGE - Iberia Wilson, a transportation service provider, died May 14. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Delta High School, Mer Rouge. Burial is at Wham Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Otis Wilson Sr., 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Otis Wilson Sr., a construction worker, died May 17. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at St. James A.M.E. Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.



Sunday, May 21, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Chilton, Herman W.: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Hall, Tommy Drew: 10 a.m. Monday, Pensacola Memorial Garden Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla.
Howard, Barbara C.: 1:30 p.m. today, Lone Cedar Cemetery near Winnsboro.
Neal, Larry Earl: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Thomas, David Hubert Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Tyler, Videlia "Peaches": 3 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilson, Otis Sr.: 1 p.m. Monday, St. James A.M.E. Church, Lake Providence.

Mary C. Dunn, 78
JENA - Mary C. Dunn, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel Inc., Jena. Burial is at Thomas Cemetery, Trout.

James Alton Edwards, 70
James Alton Edwards of West Monroe, a security guard at St. Francis Medical Center, died Friday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Herman L. Ezell, 83
VIDALIA - Herman L. Ezell, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

James M. Harper, 81
CROWVILLE - James M. Harper, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gloria Kalil Harrison, 67
Gloria Kalil Harrison of Monroe, the floor boss at Isle of Capri Casino, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Geneva L. McCormick, 83
CALHOUN - Geneva L. McCormick, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aralafaye Mitchell, 90
JONESVILLE - Aralafaye Mitchell, a retired nurse's aide, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Franklin Bell Perdue, 65
AUSTIN, Texas - Franklin Bell Perdue, a consultant for Handicap Texas Rehabilitation Commission, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Antioch Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Minnie Bell Perdue, 88
AUSTIN, Texas - Minnie Bell Perdue, a homemaker, formerly of Bastrop, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Antioch Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

David Jesse Strahan Jr., 46
ST. JOSEPH - David Jesse Strahan Jr., a tractor mechanic for Scott Tractor Co., died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John Tarver Thompson, 70
OLLA - John Tarver Thompson died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Burial is at Olla Cemetery, Olla.

Joyce VanLandingham, 60
FARMERVILLE - Joyce Lynn VanLandingham, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Lisa Kelchner Wallingsford, 24
Lisa Mae Kelchner Wallingsford of West Monroe, a Wal-Mart Supercenter associate, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Norman J. Wynn, 88
RUSTON - Norman J. Wynn, a retired carpenter, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston.



Monday, May 22, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0277 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Chilton, Herman W.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.
Dunn, Mary C.: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel Inc., Jena.
Hall, Tommy Drew: 10 a.m. today, Pensacola Memorial Garden Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla.
Mitchell, Aralafaye: 11 a.m. today, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Perdue, Franklin Bell: 2 p.m. Monday at Antioch Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.
Perdue, Minnie Bell: 2 p.m. today Antioch Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.
VanLandingham, Joyce Lynn: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.
Wilson, Sr., Otis: 1 p.m. today, St. James A.M.E. Church, Lake Providence.
Wynn, Norman J.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

Jack M. Borger, 57
Jack M. Borger of West Monroe, a shift supervisor at Riverwood International, died Saturday. A memorial service is 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 3:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Bobby James Caples, 67
Bobby James Caples of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Liberty Grove Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Helen Carter, 82
Helen Carter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Herman Chilton, 85
Herman Chilton of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Frank B. Crigger, 80
Frank B. Crigger of Monroe, a retired conservation officer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Van Reenan Funeral Home, Marliton, W.Va. Local arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bessie Hammonds, 95
Bessie Hammonds of Monroe, a retired kindergarten teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James M. Harper, 81
WINNSBORO - James M. Harper, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Bryant Vann King, 79
Bryant Vann King of Monroe, a farm manager, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Birdie Mae Garner McLemore, 77
ANDREWS, Texas - Birdie Mae Garner McLemore, a homemaker, formerly of Winnsboro, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Harriet Louise 'Lucy' Murphrey, 73
Harriet Louise "Lucy" Murphrey of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun.

Richard Ray Quarles, 74
DOWNSVILLE - Richard Ray Quarles, a retired drilling superintendent for Exxon, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Downsville Cemetery.

Jessie B. White, 88
JONESVILLE - Jessie B. White, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mayna Church of God, Mayna. Burial is at Pala Alto Cemetery, Mayna, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.



Tuesday, May 23, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0277 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
VanLandingham, Joyce Lynn: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.
Wynn, Norman J.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

Jessie Beatrice Barton, 45
DOWNSVILLE - Jessie Beatrice Barton, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Helen Maxwell Carter, 82
Helen Maxwell Carter of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gaio Gilmore, 80
RAYVILLE - Gaio Gilmore, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon today at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Louise Hill, 66
Louise Hill of West Monroe, an x-ray transport clerk, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Forest Glade Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Enoch Noble, 74
Enoch Noble of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James Francis 'Frank' Sutton, 90
James Francis "Frank" Sutton of West Monroe, a retired Commercial Solvents employee, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Gene Branson Wright, 57
FARMERVILLE -Gene Branson Wright, owner of J & H Trucking Co., died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.



Wednesday, May 24, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0277 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY
ANNOUNCED
Noble, Enoch: 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
VanLandingham, Joyce Lynn: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence.

Pamela Sue Benzinger, 46
JONESBORO - Pamela Sue Benzinger, a clerk, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Chatham. Burial is at Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Gene Blount, 60
WINNSBORO - Gene Blount, an air condition repairman, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Julia Eaton, 88
DELHI - Julia Eaton, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Fannie M. Glasscock, 76
WINNSBORO - Fannie M. Glasscock, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Chase Cemetery near Winnsboro.

Floyd L. Hobdy, 63
WINNFIELD - Floyd L. Hobdy, a deputy sheriff, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Union Hill Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Jerry Ted Mayfield, 61
RUSTON - Jerry Ted Mayfield, a laborer, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Harmony Cemetery.

Zola Moore, 65
RAYVILLE - Zola Moore, a retired educator, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Thelma Phillips, 65
TALLULAH - Thelma Phillips, a lounge owner, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Richard Plaschke, 74
HALLSVILLE - Richard Plaschke died Monday. A rosary will be held 7 p.m. today at Rader Funeral Home chapel, Longview, Texas. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial is at Rosewood Park Mausoleum.

Virginia Russell, 64
ST. JOSEPH - Virginia Russell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Joseph Fred Stein, 57
DOWNSVILLE - Joseph Fred Stein died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Mt. Arrat Cemetery, Downsville.



Thursday, May 25, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0277 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY
ANNOUNCED
Benzinger, Pamela Sue: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Chatham.
Hobdy, Floyd L.: 11 a.m. today, Union Hill Baptist Church, Winnfield.
Mayfield, Jerry Ted: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.
Phillips, Thelma: 10 a.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Plaschke, Richard: 10 a.m. today, St. Mary Catholic Church, Hallsville.
Stein, Joseph Fred: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.

Cecil E. 'Gene' Blount, 60
WINNSBORO - Cecil Eugene "Gene" Blount, a self-employed recylcer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service at the funeral home. Burial is at Lone Cedar Cemetery.

Audrie N. Coughran, 90
WINNSBORO - Audrie N. Coughran, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery near Baskin.

Aszmore Fritz, 92
DELHI - Aszmore Fritz, a homemaker, died May 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Merle W. Lockwood, 76
FARMERVILLE - Merle W. Lockwood, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church near Spearsville. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Isaac Payne, 86
WINNSBORO - Isaac Payne, a carpenter, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Place Cemetery, Gilbert.

Maggie G. Whatley, 101
WINNSBORO - Maggie G. Whatley, a homemaker, died May 18. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Bell Union Cemetery.



Friday, May 26, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Fritz, Aszmore: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi.
Payne, Isaac: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert.
Whatley, Maggie G.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

Sammy V. Borden, 31
RAYVILLE - Sammy Vincent Borden, an electrician, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery near Alto.

Vivian Stone Byrd, 100
Vivian Stone Byrd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Procter Funeral Home, Camden, Ark.

Clifton Samuel Coon, 71
Clifton Samuel Coon of West Monroe, a Holsum Bakery sales manager, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery.

Julia Eaton, 88
DELHI - Julia Eaton, a homemaker, died May 19. The funeral is 12 p.m. Saturday at Cloudy Creek Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Delhi.

Doris S. Freeman, 69
Doris Stringfellow Freeman of Monroe, a bookkeeper, died May 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joseph Melvin Garsee, 81
RAYVILLE - Joseph Melvin Garsee, a retired derrick worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Rayville First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Hall Cemetery near Rhymes.

Zonie Mae Holland, 71
Zonie Mae Holland of Monroe, a custodian, died May 21. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller's Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Mariah McCarty, 96
GRAMBLING - Mariah McCarty, a retired presser, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Zola Moore, 65
RAYVILLE - Zola Moore, a retired educator, died May 18. The funeral is noon today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Greater Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Michael Munholland, 22
Michael Munholland of West Monroe died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wallace Neal, 71
Wallace Neal of Monroe, a marina technician, died May 23. The funeral is 11 a.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie Allen Osborne, 59
GRAMBLING - Willie Allen Osborne, a barber, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman.

Walter Pepper, 95
JONESBORO - Walter Pepper, a bus driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Transport Cemetery.

Virginia Russell, 64
ST. JOSEPH - Virginia Russell, a homemaker, died May 21. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial is at Goldman Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Inez Wilson, 87
HOMER - Inez Wilson, a homemaker, died May 20. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Homer. Burial is at Walker Cemetery, Gibsland.

Pocohontas Wright, 85
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Pocohontas Wright formerly of Lake Providence, a homemaker, died May 19. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum's Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.



Saturday, May 27, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Borden, Sammy Vincent: 10 a.m. today, Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Eaton, Julia: 12 p.m. today, Cloudy Creek Baptist Church, Delhi.
Freeman, Doris Stringfellow: 1 p.m. today, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Garsee, Joseph Melvin: 2 p.m. today, Rayville First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville.
Holland, Zonie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
McCarty, Mariah: 11 a.m. today, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Neal, Wallace: 11 a.m. Sunday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Osborne, Willie Allen: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Payne, Isaac: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert.
Pepper, Walter: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Russell, Virginia: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Whatley, Maggie G.: 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Wilson, Inez: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Homer.
Wright, Pocohontas: 1 p.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence.

Mary E. Parrot Bolin, 71
BASTROP - Mary Earlean Parrot Bolin, retired owner of Bolin Heating and Air, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Karl Buelow, 80
Karl Buelow of Monroe, a retired railroad worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Howard Edward Deis, 90
Howard Edward Deis, a retired retailer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Morris C. Edwards Jr., 28
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Morris C. Edwards Jr., a computer systems programmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Sunday at Whitehall United Pentecostal Church, Jena. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Charlene Y. Emanuel, 64
Charlene Yvonne Emanuel of Monroe, a retired dry cleaning owner, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Addie L. Littleton, 90
POINT - Addie L. Littleton, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Point.

Tamer McDuff, 92
Tamer McDuff of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Todd Mayo McNeely, 37
PALMETTO, Ga. - Todd Mayo McNeely, a construction worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Frances Shelton, 85
TROUT - Frances Shelton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Justiss Memorial United Methodist Church, Trout.

Lillie G. Taylor, 86
FARMERVILLE - Lillie G. Taylor, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Salem Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.



Sunday, May 28, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bolin, Mary Earlean Parrot: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Edwards, Morris C. Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Whitehall United Pentecostal Church, Jena.
Littleton, Addie L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville.
McNeely, Todd Mayo: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville.
"Neal, Wallace: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Karl J. Buelow, 80
Karl J. Buelow of Monroe, a retired mechanic with AL&M Railroad, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Hydee Marie Grenn Culver, 87
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. - Hydee Marie Grenn Culver, a registered nurse, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Brookhaven Funeral Home chapel, Brookhaven, Miss. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Mount Olive Church of Christ Cemetery, Lincoln County, Miss.

Howard Edward Deis, 90
Howard Edward Deis of Monroe, a retired retailer, died Friday. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Michael Glen Munholland, 22
Michael Glen Munholland of West Monroe, a former student at West Ouachita High School, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Steve Dwain Stogner, 60
DENHAM SPRINGS - Steve Dwain Stogner, a retired electric motor specialist for Exxon Refinery, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Seale Funeral Home chapel, Denham Springs. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ruth Watkins Walsworth, 81
JONESBORO - Ruth Watkins Walsworth, a clerk, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro.



Monday, May 29, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0277 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Culver, Hydee Marie Grenn: 2 p.m. today, Brookhaven Funeral Home chapel, Brookhaven, Miss.
Stogner, Steve Dwain: 10 a.m. today, Seale Funeral Home chapel, Denham Springs; 2 p.m. today, National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Walsworth, Ruth Watkins: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.

Ludis A. Burns, 81
DELHI - Ludis A. Burns, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Beatrice McKeithen Day, 78
Beatrice McKeithen Day of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Ezra Dean, 91
FARMERVILLE - Ezra Dean, a pulpwood industry worker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James Stanley Mitchell Sr., 70
JUDSONIA, Ark. - James Stanley Mitchell Sr., a minister, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Florence Blanks Turner, 85
SHREVEPORT - Florence Blanks Turner, a retired schoolteacher, formerly of Columbia, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.

Daniel S. Vargas, 16
RUSTON - Daniel S. Vargas, a student at Ruston High School, died Friday. A memorial service is 5 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church chapel, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.



Tuesday, May 30, 2000
Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0277 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY
ANNOUNCED
Walsworth, Ruth Watkins: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.
Turner, Florence Blanks: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia.

Bertha May Cantrell, 73
CALHOUN - Bertha May Cantrell, a retired nurses' aide, died Sunday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at the Beulah Cemetery Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bernice Marie Cascio, 61
Bernice Marie Cascio of Monroe, a Super K-Mart employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Clinton Cleo 'C.C.' Chatman, 75
FARMERVILLE - The Rev. Clinton Cleo "C.C." Chatman, a retired warehouse foreman, died Thursday. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Truxno, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the church.

A.D. Crockett, 62
BASTROP - A.D. Crockett, a retired service operator with LP&L, died Monday. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Goldens Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bessie McNeal, 66
FARMERVILLE - Bessie McNeal, a substitute cafeteria worker, died Thursday. Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be the Farmerville City Cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Henry M. Melton, 82
DENHAM SPRINGS - Henry M. Melton, 82, formerly of Monroe, a retired painter, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Darlene Parker, 67
Darlene Parker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eldred Lamar Parker, 67
JENA - Eldred Lamar Parker, an oil industry salesman, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at the Hixon Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial will be at Aimogh Baptist Church Cemetery, Olla.

Charles Peyton Tharpe, 64
DELHI - Charles Peyton Tharpe, a barber, died Sunday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.



Wednesday, May 31, 2000
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Chatman, Rev. Clinton C.: 11 a.m. today, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Crockett, A.D.: 11 a.m. today, Golden's Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
McNeal, Bessie: 2 p.m. today, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.

Dennis W. Albritton, 49
BERNICE - Dennis Wayne Albritton, a motorman with R&B Falcon Drilling Co., died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Bernice Marie Cascio, 61
Bernice Marie Cascio of Monroe, a sales associate, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

Beatrice M. Day, 77
Beatrice McKeithen Day of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Mattie Lou Frost, 85
JONESBORO - Mattie Lou Frost, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is Macedonia Cemetery, Pittsburg, Texas.

Joyce Anita Grayson, 66
Joyce Anita Grayson of Monroe, an LPN with Colonial Manor, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mirthiel L. Hale, 83
Mirthiel L. Hale of West Monroe, a retired Air Force Recruiter, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kenneth E. Hannibal, 65
RUSTON - Kenneth Elgin Hannibal, an accountant, died Saturday. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

David 'Shag' Harper, 54
MARION - David "Shag" Harper, a rigger, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 4:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Reppond Cemetery.

Lonis Jones, 55
WINNSBORO - Lonis Jones, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Henry M. Melton, 82
DENHAM SPRINGS - Henry M. Melton formerly of Monroe, a retired painter, died Sunday. Graveside service is 11:30 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lois M. Sandifer, 95
OAK GROVE - Lois Morehead Sandifer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Edwin Joiner Smith, 76
FARMERVILLE - Edwin Joiner Smith, an operator/carpenter at IMC, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Sardis Cemetery.

Earl Ray Sullivan, 74
BASTROP - Earl Ray Sullivan, a retired International Paper Co. worker, died May 22. The funeral was 2 p.m. May 25 at United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Josephine L. Sullivan, 80
TALLULAH - Josephine Lisonbee Sullivan, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Bessie N. Westerburg, 85
MOBILE, Ala. - Bessie Noble Westerburg formerly of Winnsboro, La and Melbourne, Fla., a retired teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at New Winnsboro Cemetery.