Obituaries
May 2006
Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer
May 1, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
CHARLES W. HICKS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, La.
Services for Mr. Charles W. Hicks, 63, of Swartz, La. will be held on Tuesday,
May 2, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe,
La. Rev. Collin Wimberly will be officiating with interment to follow at Monroe
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe,
La. Mr. Hicks was born on June 8, 1942 in Monroe, La. and passed away on April
28, 2006 in Monroe, La. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie
and Lida Hicks and a brother, Melvin "Bubba" Hicks. He is survived
by his children: Todd Hicks and wife, Penny; Ryan Hicks; Brian Hicks and wife,
Teresa; Grandson: Wesley Hicks; sisters: Ada Howell and husband, Robert; and
Brenda Baker; his girlfriend: Chasidy Freeland and her daughter, Casidy; and
many friends who loved Charles dearly.
Pallbearers will be: David Ray Speir, Johnnie Ray Capps, Buckshot Benson, Howard
Townsend, Dennis Scott, and Oscar Hosey. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Charlie
Thompson, David Anderson, Pete Grower, Steve Thompson, and Ronnie McDonald.
Visitation will be Monday, May 1, 2006 from 5:00 — 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home in Monroe, La.
CECILE CLAUNCH PARKER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Cecile Claunch Parker, 97, of Monroe will be held
at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Northminster Church with Rev. Carl Gregg,
and Rev. Liz Cockrell officiating and words from Dr. Welton Gaddy. Interment
will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Parker was born August 4, 1908
in Caldwell Parish, LA and died Sunday, April 30, 2006 at the Christus St. Joseph's
Nursing Home, which she affectionately called home while serving as President
of the Resident Council. Mrs. Parker was well-known and respected throughout
the state of Louisiana as being a Professional Floral Designer and Owner of
Parker Flower Shop for over fifty years. She was a charter member of the Northeast
Louisiana Florist and Nurseyman's Association. She was an active member of the
Pilot Club of Monroe and served as State Governor for the Louisiana and Mississippi
Associations of Pilot International. She served as the Pilot Club organizer
for the Lighting of the Safety-Tree for forty years and remained a member of
Pythian Sisters and D.A.R. Mrs. Parker was a member of Northminster Church and
one of her greatest loves was organizing the yearly homecoming of Little Star
Baptist Church in Holum, LA. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband,
Frank Parker, Sr.; and two sons, Perry French and Frank Parker, Jr. Mrs. Parker
is survived by her daughter, Alitia Becker and husband, John; grandchildren,
Scott L. Miller, and Ava Stennett; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Zack Miller,
and Lenzi, Baxter, and Bailey Smith; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be great-grandsons and friends. Visitation will be Monday from
5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Joseph Melton Babin, 96
JONESVILLE — Joseph Melton Babin died Sunday. Services are incomplete
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Georgia Lois Blaney, 94
CASH BAYOU — Georgia Lois Blaney, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are
10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at New Pine
Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Joey Bernard Crisostomo, 40
Joey Bernard Crisostomo, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation
is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Henrietta Frith, 71
Henrietta Frith, a cook, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Thelma Railey Gunter, 81
Thelma Railey Gunter, a homemaker, of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport. Burial will be at Willow Grove
Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
Ted Woodrow Jones, 92
BASTROP — Ted Woodrow Jones, retired from International Paper and the
Sheriff's Office, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral
Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Bartholomew Cemetery near Bastrop. Visitation
is 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the funeral home.
Raymond V. Laffoon, 68
Raymond V. Laffoon, a retired truck driver, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. today at Old Bethel Church Cemetery, Clarks, under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Zelpha R. Smith, 66
Zelpha R. Smith, a retired paralegal, of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 11
a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be
at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Previously acknowledged
Coleman, Hersey: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Ercell Weems King: 11 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence.
Robinson, Isaac "Trip": 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church,
Monroe.
Tarver, Jimmy Wright: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe
May 2, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
MRS. HENRIETTA FRITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Frith, 71, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00
PM Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev, George
Bonner will be officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Methodist Cemetery,
West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs.
Frith was born August 10, 1934 in Jackson Parish, LA and passed away April 30,
2006 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Frith was a loving mother and granny. She was taken
care of by her loving granddaughter, Tabitha Hutson. Mrs. Frith was survived
by her children, Elizabeth Hutson, Mike Hutson, and Tommy Hutson; "Snack
daughter" Rhonda Cooper; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren
and sister, Ida Lee Hutson.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 2, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
LAVELLE SHELBY JOHNSTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Lavelle Shelby Johnston, 88, of Wilhite Point Community
will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel
in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Sam Emanuel officiating. Burial will be in the
Ruggs Bluff Cemetery in Downsville, LA. Mr. Johnston died in Downsville, LA
on Sunday April 30, 2006. Mr. Johnston was a member of Wilhite United Methodist
Church. He was a watchmaker and an outstanding designer of jewelry. After World
War II till 1957, was part owner of Hunt & Whitaker. Then in 1957 he and
his wife bought Monroe Loan & Sporting Goods till his retirement. He was
a Veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Lavelle was
an avid gardener and his greatest hobby since retirement. He was preceded in
death by his parents and infant daughter. He is survived by his only child Nancy
Johnston and many cousins. Family request in lieu of flowers that memorial be
made to the Cancer Society or favorite charity.
JUDGE ALWINE MULHEARN SMITH RAGLAND
Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Judge Alwine Mulhearn Smith Ragland, 92, of Tallulah, LA
will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at First Baptist Church in
Tallulah, LA with Rev. John Rushing, Rev. Jean Foreman, and Fred Fulton officiating.
Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah, LA under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. She was born July 28, 1913
in Monroe, LA and passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2006 in Tallulah, LA. She
graduated from Monroe City High School in 1930, received her Associate Arts
Degree from Principia College in 1932, and earned a Juris Doctorate from Tulane
University Law School, New Orleans, LA, in 1935. Judge Ragland remained in private
practice until 1974 when she was elected as the Sixth Judicial District Judge,
the first woman elected to a Louisiana district judgeship. She served in this
capacity until 1992. She later served as judge for the Tallulah City Court.
As a State District judge, she was instrumental in establishing an expedited
hearing procedure relative to Family Support cases. This procedure led to the
recovery of a record amount of funds for the support and maintenance of dependent
children. The procedure and innovative process was instituted in other district
courts around the state with the results being that similar to the Sixth Judicial
District. Judge Ragland was one of the first State District Court judges to
institute a computerized court case docket system that led to improved efficiency
in regards to the court's time and resources. This system traced court case
progress and probation payments and was considered to be an exemplary model
for the future. Judge Ragland was actively involved in the development of opportunities
for the economically deprived children in the sixth judicial district. She was
instrumental in providing programs including swimming lessons, painting classes,
basketball and wrestling clinics, as well as education field trips. She was
a charter member of the Silver Waters Council of Girl Scouts of America, Past
President of the Tallulah High PTA and Band Booster Association. Recently, Judge
Ragland was actively involved in the Madison Parish Tourist Commission and the
Madison Parish Historical Society. She played an integral part in securing and
restoring the antebellum home, Hermoine House. Professional memberships included
the American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, American Judges Association,
Louisiana Judges Association, Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court
Judges (President), National Council of Juvenile Court Judges, Association of
Trial Lawyers, Louisiana Trial Lawyer Association, and countless others. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Sherlock Mulhearn and Alwine Louisa
Johanna Peters Mulhearn; husbands, LeRoy Smith, Sr. and Leroy Percy Ragland;
brothers, Peter Sherlock Mulhearn, Jr., Thomas Henry Mulhearn, John Earnest
Mulhearn, Robert Frederick Mulhearn and sisters, Caroline Mulhearn and Margaret
Mulhearn Garrett. She is survived by a son, LeRoy Smith, Jr. and wife, Lydia
Hoffman Smith of Tallulah; a daughter, Caroline Alwine Smith Christman and husband,
Albert Cole Christman of Delhi; four grandchildren, Meredith Ann Antley and
husband, Jeremy William Antley of Ruston, Frances Alwine Nixon and husband,
Steven Price Nixon of Clinton, MS, Blair Smith of Baton Rouge, and Lana Rochelle
Smith of Lafayette; two great-grandchildren, Elliot Price Nixon and Nicholas
Alexander Nixon of Clinton, MS and great nephew, Matthew Avery. Pallbearers
will be Prentiss A. (Skeeter) Wilks, John Carpenter, Fred Mulhearn, James Works,
Paul Meeks, William (Cooter) Marsh, and Howard Zeigler. Honorary pallbearers
will be Thomas H. Mulhearn, Jr., Joseph E. Mulhearn, Albert Paxton, and Paul
Marsh. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at First Baptist
Church in Tallulah, LA. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Linda Bryant, 52
JONESBORO — Linda Bryant died Sunday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
William 'Bill' Dawson, 91
MER ROUGE — William "Bill Dawson, retired from the Morehouse Parish
School Board, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mer Rouge Baptist
Church. Burial will be at the Mer Rouge Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8
p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Dera Jane Floyd, 78
JONES — Dera Jane Floyd, a homemaker and church pianist for more than
60 years, died Monday. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist
Church, Jones. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to
9 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Mabel Strong Ford, 89
BASTROP — Mabel Strong Ford, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be
10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Bastrop. Graveside services
will be 4 p.m. Wednesday in Strong Cemetery, Henderson, Texas. Visitation will
be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Phoebe Lee Foster, 74
OAK RIDGE — Phoebe Lee Foster, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is
at 3 p.m. today at West New Home Baptist Church near Holly Ridge. Visitation
is from 2 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is in McKnight Cemetery
near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holly Funeral Home, Rayville.
Marlene Frantom, 79
Marlene "Mammaw" Frantom of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of
West Monroe.
William Bradley Gwin, 21
OAK GROVE — William Bradley Gwin died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Oak Grove.
Elsie Jane Johnston, 71
BASTROP — Elsie Jane Johnston, a cashier for Piggly Wiggly Grocery, died
Sunday. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery,
Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jeannie McKinney, 73
BASTROP — Jeannie McKinney, a homemaker, died Monday. Services will be
2 p.m. Thursday at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at the
church cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral
Home, Bastrop.
Esther Davis Mullanix, 87
OAK GROVE — Esther Davis Mullanix, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral
is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5 to 9
p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Bennie Joe Parker, 75
Bennie Joe Parker of West Monroe, a mechanical engineer, died Monday. The funeral
is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is
from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is Red Wing Cemetery.
Cecile Claunch Parker, 97
Cecile Claunch Parker of Monroe, a retired florist, died Sunday. The funeral
is at 2 p.m. today at Northminster Church, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Charlie U. Purvis, 77
TALLULAH — Charlie U. Purvis, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is at
2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is from 5 to
8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jimmy Wright Tarver, 73
Jimmy Wright Tarver of Monroe, an interior designer, died Saturday. The funeral
is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation
is from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Nancy Helm Weaks, 91
Nancy Helm Weaks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilbourne Hall at Grace Episcopal Church
in Monroe.
Beatrice Whitten, 87
BERNICE — Beatrice Whitten, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Mattie L. Wilson, 71
WINNSBORO — Mattie L. Wilson, a retired bank supervisor for the Federal
Reserve Bank of Illinois, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Wake service is 1 to 6 p.m. today at Richardson
& Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens,
Winnsboro.
Previously Acknowledged
Blaney, Georgia Lois: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Jones, Ted Woodrow: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Tarver, Jimmy Wright: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe
May 3, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
LAWRENCE WAYNE CORRERO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Lawrence Wayne Correro, 62, of West Monroe will be held
at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in
West Monroe with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Burial will be at Twin Cities
Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Correro died May 1, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West
Monroe. Mr. Correro was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors
include his wife, Carolyn G. Correro; brothers, Anthony Correro and wife, Margaret
of New Orleans, LA, Joseph Correro and wife, Sherri of Houston, TX, Michael
Correro and wife, Sandra of West Monroe, LA and Steven Correro and wife, Leah
of West Monroe, LA, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will
be Ronnie Dufrene, J.J. Correro, "Lil" Mike Correro, Josh Grantham,
Michael Haddad, Jason Correro and Robin Pace. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM
until service time Wednesday.
JOEY BERNARD CRISOSTOMO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Joey Bernard Crisostomo, 40, of Monroe, will be at
10:00 AM Thursday, May 4, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Crisostomo was born February 21, 1966 in Delhi, LA and passed away Saturday,
April 29, 2006 at LSU Medical Center. Mr. Crisostomo is survived by his father,
Dr. Jose M. Crisostomo and brothers, Patrick Crisostomo and David Wade all of
Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.
MR. DONALD G. DUMAS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Donald G. Dumas, 57, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday,
May 4, 2006, at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church in Rocky Branch, LA. Officiating
will be Rev. Den Hussey, Rev. Eugene Brown, Rev. Bill Bearden and Rev. Kurt
Auger. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the
direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Dumas was born
on October 3, 1948 in Monroe, LA and passed away May 1, 2006 in Farmerville,
LA. Mr. Dumas was a retired supervisor from Entergy. He also served in the U.S.
Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Dumas was a board member of Rocky Branch
Assembly of God. He enjoyed being with his family and fishing. He was preceded
in death by his father, Marzell "Ike" Dumas. Mr. Dumas is survived
by his wife of thirty-nine years, Jackie Martin Dumas; daughters, Buffy D. Patrick
and husband, Lonnie of Downsville and Bonnie D. Hussey and husband, Den of Patterson,
LA; mother, Bonnie Dykes Dumas of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren, Ashlie Hussey,
Kelci Patrick, Kylie Hussey and Caleb Hussey; sister, Jackie F. Dumas of Sterlington,
LA and brother, Kenny Dumas of Mobile, AL. Pallbearers will be Todd Newman,
Darren Harrell, Ryan Carr, Steven Knight, Wade Hathaway and Justin Langford.
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Norrell, Winston Hammons and Eugene Bowen.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the church.
MRS. MARLENE FRANTOM
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Marlene Frantom, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be
at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Monroe Memorial Park. Rev. Dwight Munn
and Rev. Charles Martindale will be officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Frantom was born September 18, 1926 in Castor,
LA and passed away May 1, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Frantom was a member
of First Baptist Church West Monroe. Mrs. Frantom is survived by her children,
Teresa Frantom Bass, Benny Frantom and Duffy Frantom; a sister, Merle Frantom;
five grandchildren, Shelly, Kisha, Casey, Brandy and Andrew; twelve great grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, 2006 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and 10:00
AM until noon Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
WILLIAM BRADLEY GWIN
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for William Bradley Gwin, age 21, of Oak Grove, LA will be
held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Oak Grove.
Reverend Gayle Riles and Jimbo Herring will officiate. Burial will be in the
Oak Grove Cemetery.Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak
Grove. Bradley died suddenly on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at his residence. He
is preceded in death by his grandfather, Ray Peoples. He is survived by his
father and step mother, Gary Gwin and Cathy Haley of Oak Grove, LA; his mother
and step father, Anne and Johnny Phillips of Jonesboro, AR; his paternal grandparents,
Lenard and Syble Gwin of Oak Grove; his maternal grandparents, Eli and Jerry
Garsee of Oak Grove; grandmother, Lynnette Lee of Woodville, MS; brother, Wesley
Gwin of Oak Grove; sister and brother-in-law, Lindsey and Justin Hankins of
Oak Grove; fiance', Lyndi Andrews of Sterlington, LA; special friend, Brandon
Johnson of Oak Grove; uncle, Sam Peoples of Phoenix, AZ; aunt, Gwen Gunter of
Oak Grove; aunt and uncle, Shirley and Billy Thornhill of Oak Grove; uncle and
aunt, Mitchell and Mandy Ritchie of Rayville, LA; uncle and aunt, Lloyd and
Carissa Peoples of St. Joseph, LA; uncle, Jeff Garsee of Mansfield, LA; aunt,
Amy Hill of Oak Grove; aunt, Tammy Thompson of Newelton, LA; nephew, Logan Hankins
of Oak Grove and niece, Kailey Hankins of Oak Grove. Pallbearers are Ritchie
McDonald, Bradley Andrews, Vic Dalrymple, Bryan Kelly, Shane Cupples and Pop
Crosby. Honorary Pallbearers are Oak Grove High School Class of 2003, David
Womack, Buford Bell II, Jared Hurley, Joey Schrock, Jerry Ledford, Mike Griffis,
Bo Hankins, John Thompson and Aboy Sturdivant. Family will receive friends at
Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. To leave condolences to the family, please visit
online at www.coxfuneral.com.
DAVID NORMAN MCQUEEN
Hill Crest Funeral Home - Haughton, LA
David Norman McQueen, 73, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2006. He was born July
29, 1932 in Jackson, LA. After his parents passed away at a very young age,
he grew up in the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. He served
in the Army during the Korean War. After thirty-one years of employment with
Southern Equipment Company, he worked for Covington Company until retirement.
He was a charter member and deacon of Swan Lake Baptist Church, now known as
Restoration Church, in Bossier. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May
4, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Hill Crest Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hill
Crest Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.
Officiating the service will be Pastors Bill and Barbara Walsworth. David was
preceded in death by his parents, Gus Scott and Mary Elizabeth McQueen as well
as two brothers, Gus Scott McQueen, Jr. and William Henry McQueen. He is survived
by his wife of almost fifty years, Betty Sue McQueen; daughter, Becky and husband,
Kenneth Phillips of Arlington, TX; son, Norman and wife, Donna McQueen of Myrtle
Beach, SC; daughter, Laura and husband, Bob Herrera of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren,
Jonathan and Cary Phillips of Arlington, TX, Rachel, Denise and Valarie of Albuquerque,
NM and Reagan McQueen of Myrtle Beach, SC; one brother, L.C. McQueen of West
Monroe, LA and one sister, Catherine Head of Shreveport, LA. Honorary Pallbearers
include Bob Brace, Mike Covington, Kenny Covington, D.C. Merritt, Johnny Williams,
Doyle McWilliams, Jerry Jardell, Charles Fuller and Roy Colvin. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA or
Restoration Church's Caring In Action fund in Bossier City, LA.
NANCY HELM WEAKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Helm Weaks, 91, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Thursday,
May 4, 2006 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Andrew Powell officiating. Interment
will follow in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Weaks was born August 3, 1914 in Nashville, TN
and passed away Monday, May 1, 2006 at her residence. She was a member of Grace
Episcopal Church for sixty-five years, D.A.R., Colonial Dames, Bayou DeSiard
County Club, and a sustaining member of Jr. League of Monroe. Mrs. Weaks is
survived by her sons, George G. Weaks III and wife, Mary Beth of Monroe and
Henry H. Weaks and wife, Medora Heilbron of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren,
Andrea Tabler and husband, Tom of San Antonio, TX, Chardelle Canterbury and
husband, Brian of Baton Rouge, LA, Henry H. Weaks, Jr. and wife, Laura of Seattle,
WA, Lily Weaks of Los Angeles, CA, Whitney Weaks of Ft. Worth, TX, Ashley Payne
and husband, Gordon of Flower Mound, TX and Conrad Mingledoff and wife, Amy
of Melbourne, FL and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tom Tabler,
Brian Canterbury, Patrick Tabler, David Trousdale, Edward Seymour, Jr. and Gilbert
Faulk, Jr. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilbourne
Hall at Grace Episcopal Church. The family would like to express their special
thanks to our dearest cousins, King Trousdale and Ann Trousdale, and also, to
Kristen Lambrecht, Sally Teagle, Willie Mae Standifer and Dr. Charles Mason
at Hospice Family Alliance. The family also especially gives thanks to close
friends, Kay Causey and June Swayze for their many acts of love. Memorials may
be made to Grace Episcopal Church.
JAMES WESLEY WHITE
Jones Funeral Home
Crossett, AR James Wesley White, age 73, of Monroe, LA, formerly of Crossett,
AR, passed away on April 30, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was
born on August 18, 1932 in Crossett, AR to his parents, George Carlton and Mattie
Lucretia Smith White. Mr. White served in the Air Force during the Korean War
and was a retired millwright after forty-three years of service for Georgia
Pacific. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Mr. White was
a member of the First Baptist Church of W. Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death
by his parents, two brothers, Lester Steven "Buddy" and Archie White.
Survivors include his two sons, Paul D. White and wife, Dianne of Monroe, LA
and Michael A. White and wife, Lillie of Bastrop, TX; one daughter, Debra L.
White of Bastrop, TX; former wife of twenty-seven years, Elsie C. White of Smithville,
TX; one brother, George Bert White of Bellville, IL; one sister, Mary Annette
Gaunt of Little Rock, AR; seven grandchildren, Mercedes Bellcase, Maverick Bellcase,
Chris White, Kasey White, Nicholas White, Samantha White and Krista Kimmery
and very special friends, Jean Martin, Mike Martin and Marla Martin. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 4, 2006 at South Main Baptist
Church with Bro. Jimmie Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Hickory
Grove Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, AR. Visitation
will be held from 5:00 until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the funeral
home. Pallbearers will be Don Wills, Roy Shivor, Denson Walters, Frank Swayze,
Robert Payne and Miles Tolleson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Burl Mills, Rusty
Morgan, Louis White, Richard White and James Dean.
Annie B. Allen, 71
TALLULAH — Annie B. Allen, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Joseph Melton Babin, 96
JONESVILLE — Joseph Melton Babin, a mechanic, died Sunday. Graveside services
are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9
p.m. today with a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Margree Bolds, 55
GRAMBLING — Margree Bolds, a professor at Grambling State University,
died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by
McFarland, Monroe.
Fannie 'Jewel' Earl, 105
Fannie Jewell "Jewel" Kersh Earl of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West
Monroe.
Henrietta Frith, 71
Henrietta Frith of West Monroe, a cook, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today
at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service
time. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.
James Gullette, 55
BASTROP — James Gullette, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
William Bradley Gwin, 21
OAK GROVE — William Bradley Gwin, a construction worker, died Sunday.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation
is 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be
in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Frankie Jean Moore, 35
MER ROUGE — Frankie Jean Moore, a customer service representative with
CenturyTel, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of
Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Judge Alwine Ragland, 92
TALLULAH — Judge Alwine Mulhearn Smith Ragland, an attorney-district judge,
died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial
will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
James Lacroy Rockett, 77
James Lacroy Rockett of Monroe, a retired chemical plant shift foreman, died
Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.
Ola Mae Washington, 70
BASTROP — Ola Mae Washington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
John 'Rick' West, 52
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas — John Richard "Rick" West died Saturday.
Services were 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeland Baptist Church, Lewisville, Texas.
Burial was in Old Hall Cemetery under the direction of Mulkey-Mason Funeral
Home, Lewisville.
Beatrice 'June' Whitten, 87
BERNICE — Beatrice "June" Whitten, a homemaker, died Monday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be
in Weldon Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Minnie Williams, 94
RUSTON — Minnie Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Previously acknowledged
Bryant, Linda: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
Dawson, William "Bill": 3 p.m. today, Mer Rouge Baptist Church, Mer
Rouge.
Floyd, Dera Jane: 10 a.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Jones.
Ford, Mabel Strong: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Bastrop. Graveside
services will be 4 p.m. today, Strong Cemetery, Henderson, Texas.
Johnston, Elsie Jane: 2 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Jones, Ted Woodrow: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
McKinney, Jeannie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Mullanix, Esther Davis: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Parker, Bennie Joe: 1 p.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Purvis, Charlie U.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Tarver, Jimmy Wright: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wilson, Mattie L.: 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
May 4, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Annie B. Allen, 71
TALLULAH — Annie B. Allen, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11
a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 5-7 p.m.
Friday at the church. Burial will be at Way-A-Way Cemetery, Lake Providence,
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Jerri Lynn Adcock, 53
BASTROP — Jerri Lynn Adcock, a waitress, died Monday. Services are 2:30
p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Forest Cemetery.
Marion Armstrong Jr., 80
FERRIDAY — Marion Arthur "Jack" Armstrong Jr. died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Margree Bolds, 55
GRAMBLING — Margree Bolds, a Grambling State University employee, died
Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Gum Springs Baptist Association Building,
Bernice. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Countyline Baptist Church, Ruston.
Burial will be at Meridian Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Funerals
by McFarland, Monroe.
Joey B. Crisostomo, 40
Joey Bernard Crisostomo of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today
at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Donald G. Dumas, 57
FARMERVILLE — Donald G. Dumas, retired Entergy supervisor, died Monday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. Burial will
be at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Henry Fernandez, 77
RUSTON — Henry Fernandez, a draftsman formerly of Houston, died Wednesday.
Private family services will be under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel
Funeral Home, Ruston.
Boyd Fowler, 67
MARION — Boyd Fowler died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Marlene Frantom, 79
Marlene "Mammaw" Frantom of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Arthur Golden, 65
Arthur "Goldmon" Golden of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services
are noon Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation
is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood
Memorial Gardens.
Charlie B. Hinton, 53
HOUSTON — Charlie B. Hinton, an oil production technician, died Jan. 10.
Memorial services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial
will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Dorothel Jackson, 63
Dorothel "Sister Baby" Jackson of Monroe, a cook, died Saturday. Services
are 1 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Saturday
at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Theo Dorothy Lee, 44
BILOXI, Miss. — Theo Dorothy Lee, a food safety inspector formerly of
Bastrop, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of
Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Travis Ray Mercer, 25
WINNFIELD — Travis Ray Mercer, a rig coordinator, died Tuesday. Services
are 10 a.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church, Joyce. Burial will be at Jordan
Hill Cemetery, Winnfield.
Jeannie McKinney, 73
BASTROP — Jeannie McKinney, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under
the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Graydon R. Smith, 86
BOSSIER CITY — Graydon R. Smith, a truck driver for Gulf Oil and meat
inspector for the state of Louisiana, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday
at New Hope Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Spearsville Cemetery.
Vercy B. Washington, 62
COLUMBIA — Vercy B. Washington, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Services
are 1 p.m. Friday at King Oaks Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m.
today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Good Hope Cemetery,
Corey.
Nancy Helm Weaks, 91
Nancy Helm Weaks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today
at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Minnie Britt Williams, 94
RUSTON — Minnie Mae Britt Williams, a seamstress, died Tuesday. Services
are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today
at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery, Dubach.
Ira Young Jr., 80
Ira Young Jr. of Monroe, a plumber, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday
at Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Alto,
under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Previously Acknowledged
Babin, Joseph Melton: 11:30 a.m. today, Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez,
Miss.
Gwin, William Bradley: 2 p.m. today, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Parker, Bennie Joe: 1 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Tarver, Jimmy Wright: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Sam H. (Pop) Chisholm
Born September 22, 1927 left this world on May 1, 2006
Mr. Chisholm gladly willed his body to science many years ago. No funeral arrangements
have been planned. A family gathering will be held later this month. Mr. Chisholm
is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Chisholm; sons, Richard and Brad Chisholm;
daughter-in-laws, Laura Chisholm and Laura Wininger and a grandson, Trent Chisholm.
He will be treasured & never forgotten. We Love You
RANDY COODY, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe
Funeral services for Randy L. Coody, Sr., 47, of Monroe, LA, are at 10:00 AM,
Friday, May 5, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Clay
Dickson officiating. Interment is in Hebert Cemetery, Hebert, LA, under the
direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Coody was born December
31, 1958, in Monroe, LA, and passed away May 3, 2006, in Monroe, LA. Mr. Coody
was a member of West Heights Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death
by an infant son, Jason Coody. Mr. Coody is survived by two sons, Randy (J.R.)
Coody, Jr., and wife Rachel, of Chattanooga, TN and David Coody of Florida;
parents, Thomas and Lennie Coody of Monroe; brother, Steve Coody and wife, Summer
of Hebert, LA; sister, Bridgette Coody of Farmerville, LA and several nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers will be Thomas Vance, Robert Bolton, J.W. Holton, Buck
Chapman, Travis Woods and Ted Johnson. Visitation is this evening from 5:00
PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe
FANNIE JEWELL (JEWEL) KERSH EARL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Fannie Jewell (Jewel) Kersh Earl, 105 years old, was born January 3rd, 1901
in Salmon, TX and passed peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2006, in Monroe,
LA. Jewel moved to Monroe in 1918 with her (late) husband, Elmer Walter (E.W.)
Earl. Jewel saw Monroe grow from a horse and buggy town. Jewel once said, “when
I came here, DeSiard was the only paved street and it was brick”. Jewel
raised a son and daughter in Monroe. Jewel loved flowers, and her passion was
growing and propagating daylilies, which she began doing in 1942. In 1951, she
and E.W. moved to West Monroe. Jewel was a lifelong member of the First Baptist
Church of Monroe, and was a long-standing member of several fraternal and civic
organizations, including the order of the Eastern Star, Order of Rebecca, Ouachita
Parish Home Demonstration Club, and the American Hemercalis Society, just to
name a few. She was also the youngest and last surviving daughter of Daniel
Green Rogers Kersh, a Confederate veteran and hero, who served with distinction
with Company G, 28th Mississippi Cavalry during the Civil War. On Sunday, May
28th 2000, Jewel was honored as a Real Daughter of a Confederate Hero by the
Sons of Confederate Veterans at a special ceremony at Guiceland Cemetery in
Salmon, TX. Her father and mother are both buried at Guiceland. Jewel was preceded
in death by her husband, E.W. Earl (October, 1961); daughter, Johnnie Geraldine
(Jerry) Earl (September 1998), and son, Raymond Laverne (Buddy) Earl (March
2005). She is survived by grandsons Walter R. (Rusty) Earl, Michael W. Earl,
and Jeffery S. Earl; great grandsons, Scott F. Earl and Nicholas S. Earl; great-granddaughters,
Tiffany L. Traweek and Holland L. (Holly) Earl and great-great granddaughter,
Amber Traweek. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday May 5, 2006 in the chapel
of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Dr. John H. Traylor officiating.
Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Visitation
will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s
Home in Monroe, LA.
BOYD FOWLER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Boyd Fowler, 67, of Marion, LA will be held at 10:00AM
Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Meridian Baptist Church, Marion, LA with the Reverends
John Saunders, Gary Van Horn and Eugene “Bubba” Hoggatt officiating.
Burial will be at Roark Cemetery in Marion, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick’s
Funeral Home. He was born September 11, 1938 and passed away May 3, 2006 in
Marion, LA after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Boyd retired after a
career of more than forty years in agricultural sales. He was a past member
of Louisiana Seedsman Association, Southern Seedsman Association and North Louisiana
Agri-Business Council. As a past member of D’Arbonne Range Riders, Marion
Jaycees, Marion Civic Club (past President) and East Union Academy Board of
Directors, he was active in various civic and community organizations. He also
enjoyed being a member of the “Coffee Club”. Boyd loved his family
and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and faithful servant
of God and his church. He was an active and devoted member of Meridian Baptist
Church. Boyd loved people and he never met a stranger. He brought love and joy
to everyone who knew him. During his recent illness he was an encouragement
to many others experiencing similar trials. Boyd was preceded in death by his
father, Clay Fowler and brother, Roy Fowler. He is survived by his wife, Gilda
Gulley Fowler of Marion, LA; two daughters, Angie Walker and husband Dan of
Monroe, LA and Suzanne Duke of Rockwall, TX; two sons, David Fowler of Rockwall,
TX, and Michael Fowler of Marion; mother, Louise Fowler of Marion, LA; brother,
James Fowler and wife Barbara of Ruston, LA; grandchildren, Derrick Walker of
Sterlington, LA, Megan Walker of Monroe, LA, Danielle Young of West Monroe,
LA, Ashley Fowler of West Monroe, LA, and Savannah Duke of Rockwall, TX; great
grandchildren, Madison Young and Ashton Young of West Monroe, LA; as well as
a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Bill Lambert, Tony
Murray, Glyn Nale, Jim Phillips, Thomas Wade, and Hal Wales. Honorary pallbearers
will be Glenn Aulds, W.R. Rogers and Thomas Vining, Jr. Visitation will be Friday,
May 5, 2006 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick’s Funeral Home in Farmerville,
LA. Memorials may be made to Meridian Baptist Church Walk-way Fund, 621 Meridian
Church Road, Marion, LA 71260.
FRANK J. PETITTO, SR.
McKneely Funeral Home - Amite, LA
Frank J. Petitto, Sr., born December 6, 1924 in Amite, LA to Salvadore Santo
Petitto and Frances Vitale Petitto, passed away after a brief illness on May
2, 2006 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. Visitation will be Friday,
May 5, 2006 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA.
The family requests that visitation be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite,
LA Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 8:00AM until funeral services at 10:00AM with
Father Joe Camilleri officiating. Burial will follow at Amite Cemetery in Amite,
LA. Frank was a pioneer in the strawberry industry. He was the second-generation
strawberry farmer that was started in 1909. He was once the leading strawberry
farmer in the State of Louisiana. When the strawberry industry declined in the
early 60’s, he diversified the farm specializing in snap beans and bell
peppers, along with his strawberry crops. He was a Veteran of World War II in
Company C, 5th BN Armored in Fort Knox, KY with rank of Corporal. He was a rifle
marksman instructor in the Army and he received the American Theatre Campaign
Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Ribbon. Frank was a member of St. Helena
Catholic Church, Tangipahoa Parish School bus driver for twenty-five years,
and a board member for the Farm Bureau Association of Tangipahoa Parish. In
1956, the Junior Chamber of Commerce presented the Certificate of Merit as Outstanding
Young Farmer in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in agriculture and
worthy contributions to the well being of the community of Amite City. Frank
was a loyal Amite Warrior Fan. He enjoyed going to the games on Friday nights
to watch his four sons play football. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren
play sports. He is survived by his wife of fifty seven years, Frances Spitale
Petitto; four sons and their spouses, Salvadore Santo Petitto, Sr., Frank Joseph
Petitto, Jr. and wife Kathy, Anthony “Possum” Joseph Petitto, Sr.
and wife Diana, Michael Andrew Petitto, Sr.; twelve grandchildren, Katie, Santo,
Frankie, III, Jennifer, Phillip, Sara, A.J., Jr., Luke, Michael, Jr., Chris,
Andy, and Kasey. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Joe
Petitto, Sam Petitto, John Petitto, and Tony Petitto; five sisters, Josie Petitto
Leto, Jenny Petitto Materiste, Sara Petitto Musso, Mary Petitto Frandria, and
Tina Petitto Saragusa. Pallbearers will be the grandsons and Honorary Pallbearers
will be the grand-daughters. The family would like to thank the many friends
and family members who have supported and loved us over the course of Frank’s
illness and throughout his life. Special thanks to Shirley and Betty Solomon
and Mary Harris for their support. Also, all of Dad’s friends at Master
Chef and Amite Truck Stop where he enjoyed conversation and jokes. Special thanks
to Dr. Winkler, her nurses and staff at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond,
LA and Dr. Derris Ray, nurses and staff at his Family Clinic. Also, special
thanks to Dr. Bass and staff at the VA Clinic in Hammond, LA and Regional Home
Health Care in Amite, LA.
JAMES L. ROCKETT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for James L. Rockett, 77, will be 1:00 PM Thursday, May 4,2006,
Pastor Steve Wilkins officiating at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, May 5, 2006 at
Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Baton Rouge, LA. Daddy, a former shift Foreman
of BASF in Baton Rouge, passed away Tuesday AM of heart failure due to complications
with Emphysema and Pancreatitis. Predeceased by his son, Steve Rockett, Daddy
is survived by daughters, Mary Brock, Becky Shillinglaw and Linda Springer;
sons, Jim Rockett and David Rockett; the mother of his children, Billie Crawley;
nineteen grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. Pallbearers will be grandsons,
John Brock IV, Stephen Rockett, Major Brock, Adam Rockett, John Rockett and
Joseph Rockett. Beloved by his children, Daddy loved his family, loved to sing
and Jitterbug, and brag on his family. He was a wonderful father who will be
missed — but will live large in the memories of those he loved, and who
loved him dearly.
FRED A. SALSBURY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Fred A. Salsbury, 72, of West Monroe will be at 2:00 PM
Friday May 5, 2006 at Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe, with Rev.Carl
Shurte, Rev. Troy Shurte and Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will
follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mr. Salsbury was born August 20, 1933 and passed
away after a lengthy illness May 2, 2006. Mr. Salsbury was a loving husand and
father. He was a kind and gentle man and lived his life for the Lord. Over the
years he touched many lives and leaves many friends and relatives that will
cherish the example he set for them. He retired from Sears due to his illness
with thirty-three years of service as Brand Central Manager. Mr. Salsbury is
survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Carolyn, one son, and three daughters,
Rusty Salsbury and wife, Cathy, Carol Hammond, Donna Kay Bonnett, and Debbie
Plunk and husband, Myron and eight grandchildren, Anna Hammond, Danyelle and
DeAnna Bonnett, Amy and Allison Salsbury, Blake Hynum and Kaytlynn and Joy Plunk.
Pallbearers will be James Johnson, Willie Kerrigan, Kenny Howard, John Justice,
William Page and Buddy Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alvin Booth, Tommy
Carraway, Charlie Fox, Eddie Howard and Dick Root. The family would like to
extend their sincere thanks to: Dr. Ronald Koepke, Dr. Don Hammett, Dr. Harter,
Hand and Archie. To all the staff in ICU and 6th floor at Glenwood Regional
Medical Center and to a very special nurse, Ms. Janice Segars. Visitation will
be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Thursday May 4, 2006 at Living Way Apostolic Church
in West Monroe. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Living Way
Church Building Fund.
GRAYDON RICHARD SMITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Graydon Richard Smith, passed away on May 2, 2006, at his residence in Bossier
City, LA. He was 86 years old. He was born on May 22,1919, in Spearsville, LA.
He is survived by his son, Thomas Richard Smith and his wife Judy Smith of Bossier
City, LA, and a daughter, Virginia Lee Smith Wimberly of Baton Rouge, LA; five
grandchildren, Karen Brown, Jeff Smith and his wife Tracey Smith and Stacey
Smith, all of Bossier City, LA. Also, Chase Wimberly and Logan Wimberly of Baton
Rouge, LA; three great-grand-children, Aaron Brown and Whitney Brown of Bossier
City, LA, and Mathew Krieske of Phoenix, AZ. He is also survived by his sister,
Dale Holloway and husband Roy Holloway of Spearsville, LA. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Thomas Jackson Smith and Edna Breazeal Smith; his wife
of fifty-nine years, Kathleen Turnage Smith of Minden, LA; two brothers, Cliff
Smith of Minden, LA and Frank Smith of Monroe, LA; a sister, Ruby Barron of
Spearsville, LA. Graydon was employed by Gulf Oil Corporation for twenty-five
years until retirement. He was then employed for the next ten years as a meat
inspector by the Department of Agriculture. Elder Smith was a preacher for the
Primitive Baptist Association from 1976 until 2006. His home church was New
Hope Church in Spearsville, LA. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 4, 2006,
at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana from 6:00PM until 9:00PM.
Religious services will be at New Hope Church beginning at 2:00PM, Friday, May
5, 2006, conducted by Elder C.C. Morris.Interment in Spearsville Cemetery, Spearsville,LA.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Smith, Eddie Smith, Kevin Smith, Jeff Smith, Bruce
Barron and Ned Barron.
Jack Armstrong Jr., 80
FERRIDAY — Jack Armstrong Jr., a retired railroad employee, died Wednesday.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation
is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Scott Cemetery, Monterey.
Randy Coody Sr., 47
Randy Coody Sr. of Monroe, a construction insulator, died Wednesday. Services
are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.
today until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery,
Hebert.
Fannie 'Jewel' Earl, 105
Fannie Jewell "Jewel" Kersh Earl of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will
be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Marjorie Everett, 89
OAK GROVE — Marjorie Everett, a caregiver and cook, died Thursday. Services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
today and 8 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be at Forest Cemetery.
Dorothy Fields, 45
FARMERVILLE — Dorothy Fields, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Arthur Golden, 67
Arthur "Goldmon" Golden of Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services
are noon Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation
is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood
Memorial Gardens.
James Gullette, 55
BASTROP — James Gullette, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services
are 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation
is 4-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams
Cemetery, Bastrop.
Frankie Jean Moore, 35
MER ROUGE — Frankie Jean Moore, a customer service representative with
CenturyTel, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association
Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Little Dee Baptist Church,
Mer Rouge. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction
of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gilbert Lawrence, 88
Gilbert Lawrence of Monroe, a maintenance man, died Thursday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Effie Dee Pardue, 90
QUITMAN — Effie Dee Pardue died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday
at Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds
Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Beech Springs Cemetery.
Willie Joe Pitts, 50
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Willie Joe Pitts, a laborer, died Monday. Services are
1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is today at
Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Fred A. Salsbury, 72
Fred A. Salsbury of West Monroe, a retired brand central manager with Sears,
died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church, West
Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial
will be at Walnut Grove Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Carlton Stockman, 69
HARRISONBURG — Carlton Stockman, a retired construction worker, died Thursday.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Myers Bend Pentecostal Church. Visitation is
5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily
Island, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ola Mae Washington, 70
BASTROP — Ola Mae Washington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are
11 a.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8
p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Little Dee Cemetery,
Mer Rouge.
Minnie Mae Williams, 94
RUSTON — Minnie Mae Williams, a seamstress, died Tuesday. Services are
2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at Henry Cemetery,
Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Shelby Williams, 61
NEW EDINBURG, Ark. — Shelby Williams, formerly of Gilbert, a farmer, died
Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home,
Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be
at Oakley Cemetery.
Ira Young Jr., 80
Ira Young Jr. of Monroe, a plumber, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday
at Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be at Adile Cemetery, Alto,
under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Previously Acknowledged
Allen, Annie B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation
is 5-7 p.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Bolds, Margree: 1 p.m. Saturday, Gum Springs Baptist Association Building, Bernice.
Hinton, Charlie B.: 3 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jackson, Dorothel "Sister Baby": 1 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home,
Monroe.
Mercer, Travis Ray: 10 a.m. today, Union Baptist Church, Joyce.
Smith, Graydon R.: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Church, Spearsville.
Tarver, Jimmy Wright: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Washington, Vercy B.: 1 p.m. today, King Oaks Church of Christ, Monroe.
LELIA ALSBROOKS FULLER BRANCH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Alsbrooks Fuller Branch, 84, of Sterlington,
LA, will be at 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 7, 2006, at College Place Baptist Church,
with Rev. Jimmy Pitson and Bro. Jamie Orten officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Mrs. Branch, a member of College Place Baptist Church, was born
December 16, 1921, in Crew Lake, LA and died at home, May 5, 2006, in Sterlington,
LA. She was a cosmetician at Dillard's and also a certified Dental Assistant.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Fuller; father of her
children, Dent Branch; and grandson, Paul Alexander. Survivors include her daughters,
Pamelia Adriene Fuller Alexander and husband Larry of Pineville, LA and Carol
Lynn Fuller Jones and husband William of Sterlington, LA; brother, Leonard Alsbrooks
of Shallot, NC; seven grandchildren, Todd Jones and wife Penny, Stephen Jones
and wife Kacey, Amy Roberts and husband Dierk, Lee Jones, Shawna Hubband and
husband Don, LaShay White, and Ashley Alexander; seventeen great grandchildren;
and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Emmitt "Peanuts"
Gibbs, Dr. Bill Hughes, R.A. Hunter, Charles Page, Charles Chambers, and Elton
Barrett. Honorary pallbearer will be Charles Burns. Visitation will be from
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Any planned memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's
Home, Monroe, LA
Dorothy L. McConnell
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy L. McConnell, 73, of West Monroe will be held
at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in
West Monroe with Rev. Dennis Anger officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home
in West Monroe. Mrs. McConnell died May 5, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical
Center in West Monroe. She was a member of the Cypress Street Church of God
in West Monroe, a Gideon Auxiliary, and a fifty two year army wife. She enjoyed
church, family, friends, cooking, and travel. Survivors include her husband,
Marvin McConnell; sons, John R. McConnell and wife, Carolyn of Seattle, WA.,
and Kenneth E. McConnell of Hope AR.; grandchildren, Jack, Karen, Chris, and
Kelly McConnell; sisters, Aline Cunningham of Houston, MS, and Louise McFarland
of New Orleans, LA.; brother, Eugene McFarland and wife, Lena of West Monroe,
LA; and a multitude of friends. Pallbearers will be Hank Chriceol, Mike Coody,
Nelson Boggs, Leo Duchesne, Kenneth Coates, and James Vickery. Visitation will
be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Cypress Street Church of God
or the Gideon's International.
JIMMY WRIGHT TARVER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Wright Tarver, 73, of Monroe, will be at 3:00
PM Sunday, May 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe with Bro. George Fluitt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Tarver was born December 14, 1932 in Columbia, LA
and passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
He received a Masters in Art from Northeast Louisiana University and a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech. He was a member of
the American Society of Interior Designers. Mr. Tarver was preceded in death
by his wife of thirty-three years, Annie Gabriella Tarver. Mr. Tarver is survived
by his son, Ben Tarver of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Pat Tarver of Columbia,
LA; and nieces: Nancy Wild and husband, Wayne of Crowley, LA; Wenda Carr and
husband, Robert of Monroe, LA; Matisha McCarthy and husband, Patrick of Honolulu,
HI; and Katherine De-Etta Wilson of Maui, HI. Visitation will be Saturday, May
6, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend a Special Thanks to Dr. David R.
Raines, his assistant, Leighnae Poole, and Dr. Warren Daniel for their loving
care of Mr. Jimmy Tarver.
Elisabeth Eisdorfer Furth, 94
BOSTON, Mass — Elisabeth Eisdorfer Furth, 94, formerly of Larchmont, N.Y.,
and Monroe, a modern dancer, died Friday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m.
Sunday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.
Kendall S. Henderson, 81
DOWNSVILLE — Kendall S. Henderson, a machinist, died Friday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Mary Ruth Hocutt, 83
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mary Ruth Hocutt, a retired registered nurse formerly
of Monroe, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.
Sandra Kay Knox, 62
ASHDOWN, Ark. — Sandra Kay Knox died Thursday. Graveside services are
3 p.m. Sunday at Antioch Cemetery, Cadeville. Arrangements are under the direction
of Madden Funeral Services Inc., Ashdown.
Effie Dee Pardue, 90
QUITMAN — Effie Dee Pardue died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at
Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial will follow at Beech Springs Cemetery
under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Lucille Peavy, 104
FARMERVILLE — Lucille Peavy, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are
1 p.m. Sunday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today
at Triumph Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Zion Hill Cemetery,
Farmerville, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Irenna Mae Stinson, 58
ROSEPINE — Irenna Mae Stinson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services
are 2 p.m. Monday at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday
at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Charlie C. Tilley, 86
JONESBORO — Charlie C. Tilley died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday
at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Marie Winters, 86
FORT NECESSITY — Marie Winters, a retired Sears employee, died Friday.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Previously acknowledged
Allen, Annie B.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.
Armstrong Jr., Jack: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Bolds, Margree: 1 p.m. today, Gum Springs Baptist Association Building, Bernice.
Everett, Marjorie: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Golden, Arthur "Goldmon": noon today, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church,
West Monroe.
Gullette, James: 1 p.m. today, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hinton, Charlie B.: 3 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jackson, Dorothel "Sister Baby": 1 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home,
Monroe.
Moore, Frankie Jean: 1 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Pitts, Willie Joe: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School.
Stockman, Carlton: 10 a.m. today, Myers Bend Pentecostal Church.
Tarver, Jimmy Wright: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Washington, Ola Mae: 11 a.m. today, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Williams, Shelby: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Young Jr., Ira: noon today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Alto
GEORGE R. BAILEY JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. George R. Bailey Jr., 79, of West Monroe, LA, will
be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev.
Clyde Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow at McCormick Cemetery, West
Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Bailey was born April 29, 1927, in Simsboro, LA, and died May 6, 2006 at
his residence. Mr. Bailey served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was
a member of Brownville Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver. He coached
softball for many years for several different teams. He was a true outdoorsman,
whether he was hunting or fishing. Mr. Bailey was an avid gardener, and his
yard was admired by many that came by his home. He will be remembered most as
a family man that truly loved his family. Survivors include his wife, Audrey
Bailey; children, Eddie Bailey, Steve Bailey, Mike Bailey and wife, Cindy, Barbara
Jordan and husband, Bill, Debra Bailey and Bobby Bailey and wife, Susie; brother,
Johnny Bailey and wife, Betty; sister, June Risher and husband, Bill; 14 grandchildren,
27 great grandchildren, and his canine companion Bitsy. He is also survived
by numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Bailey's
children will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until
8:00PM Monday, May 8, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA. The family
would like to send a heartfelt thanks to Patients Choice Hospice and his nurse,
Suzanne, his sitter, Marilyn Owens, and his loving daughter, Debra, for all
their care during his illness.
MARY RUTH LEWELLYAN HOCUTT
Mulhearn Funeral HomeSterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Mary Ruth Lewellyan Hocutt, 83, died Friday morning, May 5, 2006 in Murfreesboro,
TN at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center following a brief illness. She was
born in Kelly, LA on September 15, 1922 and grew up in Columbia, LA. She lived
in Louisiana during most of her life and has lived with her daughter and son
in Tennessee for the last three years. She was a graduate for the St. Francis
School of Nursing and served our country as an Ensign in the US Navy Nurse Corp
during WWII. She met and married her husband, Jasper W. Hocutt of Durham, NC
while they both served during WWII. Mrs. Hocutt was preceded in death by her
husband, Jasper Warren Hocutt, daughter, Mary Alice Hocutt and son, Donald J.
Hocutt. She is survived by three remaining children, George E Hocutt of Monroe,
LA, William P. Hocutt of Nashville, TN and Catherine L. McCall and granddaughter,
Rebecca L. T. McCall, of Murfreesboro, TN, and numerous nieces, nephews, and
cousins. Mrs. Hocutt was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and
the Pioneers Group in Monroe, LA for over forty years. She was currently a member
of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Murfreesboro, TN for the past three years.
Mrs. Hocutt was also instrumental in establishing funding and care for the Retarded
Citizens of Ouachita Parish and served as President of the Ouachita Association
for Retarded Children for several years. She organized and ran a day camp for
retarded children for several summers. She was President of the PTF (Parents
teachers, and friends) and was the main organizer for fund raising for the Special
Olympics of Ouachita Parish. Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308
Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, May 7, 2006 with
a wake service at 6:30PM followed by a rosary service. Visitation on Monday,
May 8, 2006 will be from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at the funeral home with the funeral
Mass at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Rev.
Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will be in St. Matthew Mausoleum
following the Mass. Pallbearers will be Martin Lewellyan, James Lewellyan, Ben
Lewellyan, Bob Lewellyan, Rick Lewellyan, Ronnie Lewellyan, and Charles LaCroix.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to any of the following charities:
Special Olympics, Multiple Sclerosis, Heart Association, Cancer Society, or
your local Catholic Church. The family may be contacted at 318-614-7298.
RONALD O. STEWART
Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA
Funeral services for Ronald O. Stewart, 78 will be held on Monday, May 8, 2006
at 10:00AM at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA. Officiating will be Bro.
Stuart Toms. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories in Jonesboro, LA. Visitation
will be on Sunday, May 7, 2006 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at Edmonds Funeral Home.
Mr. Stewart passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. He was born
on May 17, 1927 in De Kalb, MS. Mr. Stewart was a forester and was employed
by Joslyn Manufacturing and Coppers Company. He served in the Navy Air Force.
He was an avid sportman and bird hunter and his delight was teaching his children
and grandchildren the art of good sportsmanship. He will be missed by the McDonalds
coffee group and his adult four sunday school class. Mr. Stewart was survived
by his wife of fifty nine years; Dorris Stewart of Jonesboro,LA, two daughters;
Sherry Saulters and husband Larry of Germantown, TN, Dianne Reeves and husband
Joe of Houston, TX, one son; Ronald A. Stewart and wife Diane of Cedar Rapides,
IA; eight grandchildren; Melinda Robinson, Clay Saulters, Todd Reeves, Jay McBride,
Drew Reeves, Scott Saulters, Kate Saulters and David Reeves; four great-grandchildren;
Nicholas Saulters, Emma Reeves, Ainsley Robinson and Luke Robinson. Pallbearers
will be Clay Saulters, Todd Reeves, Jay McBride, Scott Saulters, Drew Reeves,
David Reeves and Jeff Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Raines,
Randy Raines, Bobby Stone, Bob Davis, Richard Tew and Bill Don Maples.
MRS. COSMA ROGENIA TROTTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Cosma Rogenia Trotter, 89, of Lake Bruin, LA will
be held at 2:00PM Tuesday May 9, 2006 at Resthaven Cemetery in Baton Rouge,
LA with Rev. John Williams officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Trotter passed away Friday May 5, 2006 at her daughter's home in Calhoun,
LA. After retiring from the LSU Agricultural Extension Service, her interests
were sewing, herb gardening and trying to supply requests for her famous pickles.
Mrs. Trotter was preceded in death by her husband, Percy W.Trotter. Mrs. Trotter
is survived by her daughter, Mary Trotter Bailey and husband Sid; sisters, Mabel
Walker of Shreveport, LA, and Hazel DeWitt of St.Joseph, LA; and grandchildren,
Byron, Lauren, and Amanda Bailey. Memorials may be made to United Methodist
Church in St. Joseph, LA.
MARIE WINTERS
Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Marie Kincaid Winters of Fort Necessity, LA, will be at
2:00PM Sunday, May 7, 2006 at Fort Necessity Baptist Church with Dr. Milton
Williams and Rev. Don Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro,
LA. She was born to the union of George and Virgie Jemerson Kincaid on October
21, 1919 in Winnsboro, LA and passed from this life Friday, May 5, 2006 in Oakwood
Nursing Home in Mer Rouge, LA. Mrs. Winters was a lifelong member of Fort Necessity
Baptist Church and retired from Sears in Winnsboro, LA. She was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband Charlie Winters; and daughter Myra Winters;
a grandson Christopher Winters and brother J.F. Kincaid. She is survived by
four children and their spouses: Sidney and Betty Winters, Carey and Dottie
Winters all of West Monroe, LA, Peggy and Ralph Easterling of Fort Necessity,
LA, and Delane and Ricky Grimmett of Monroe, LA; one brother Sherwood Kincaid
of Fort Necessity, LA; two sisters Ida V. Thomas of Winnsboro, LA and Ruby Gilmore
of Baton Rouge, LA; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers
will be Larry Bruce, Joe Foy, Greg Kincaid, Lee Laurent, Charles Winters and
Dan Winters. To sign guestbook or view video tribute online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com
Lelia Fuller Branch, 84
Lelia Alsbrooks Fuller Branch of Sterlington, a retired Dillard's cosmetician,
died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. today at College Place Baptist Church. Burial
will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Jordan 'Jurd' Brantley, 76
FARMERVILLE — Jordan L. "Jurd" Brantley, a minister with the
Ward Chapel Church of Christ, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Ward
Chapel Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery.
Marty Garcia, 24
GRAYSON — Marty Garcia, a construction worker, died Saturday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Archie Graham, 65
FARMERVILLE — Archie Graham, retired from the military, died Saturday.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation
is 6-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Memorial
Park Cemetery, Tallulah.
Colette Jackson, 45
Colette LeBlanc Jackson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Dorothy L. McConnell, 73
Dorothy L. McConnell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are
2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery.
James 'Jay' Murphy, 88
James E. "Jay" Murphy of West Monroe, a retired wood contractor, died
Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Curtis Marvin Reagan, 47
Curtis Marvin Reagan of West Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ronald O. Stewart, 78
JONESBORO — Ronald O. Stewart died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday
at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Jonesboro,
under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Thomas C. Stewart, 90
CROWVILLE — Thomas C. Stewart, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements
are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Erwin Thomas, 81
Erwin Thomas of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Marie Winters, 86
FORT NECESSITY — Marie Winters, a retired Sears service clerk, died Friday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation
is 11 a.m. until service time at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Burial will
be Fort Necessity Cemetery.
Previously acknowledged
Jackson, Dorothel "Sister Baby": 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home,
Monroe.
Knox, Sandra Kay: 3 p.m. today, Antioch Cemetery, Cadeville.
Peavy, Lucille: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville.
Stinson, Irenna Mae: 2 p.m. Monday, Old Bethel Cemetery.
Tarver, Jimmy Wright: 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Tilley, Charlie C.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro
JORDAN L. "JURD" BRANTLEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA
Jordan L. "Jurd" Brantley, 76, of Farmerville, LA died Saturday May
6, 2006 at Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, LA Funeral Services are scheduled
for 2:00 PM today at the Ward's Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville, LA.
Officiating will be Gary Liles of Cordova, AL assisted by Richard Byrd of West
Monroe, LA. Burial will follow at Liberty Hill / Taylor Cemetery. Jurd served
as a minister for Churches of Christ in various States and Regions for more
than fifty years. Currently, he was serving as the minister for the Ward's Chapel
Church of Christ. He was a very special and dedicated minister, husband, father,
and friend. He was known and loved by many and will be greatly missed. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lillie Mae Brantley; brother; Theron
Brantley; brother-in-law, Gene Gray; sister-in-law, Sallie Brantley; nephew,
Jimmy Gray; mother and father-in-law, R.P. and Mary Tucker; and brother and
sister-in-law, Bobby and Betty Tucker. Jurd is survived by his wife of fifty-one
years, Peggy; two daughters, Janice Tyree and husband Robert, Laurie Portzer
and husband Tim, all of Jasper, AL; two sons, Brian Brantley of Montgomery,
AL and Michael Brantley of Shreveport, LA sister, Goldie Gray of Farmerville,
LA; three brothers Don Brantley, Joe Brantley and wife Barbara D. Brantley,
and G.W. (Hoss) Brantley and wife Barbara M. Brantley, all of Farmerville, LA;
and four grandchildren, Mason Portzer, Kaden Brantley, Kelly Tyree, and Jolie
Portzer. Pallbearers will be; Edward Austin, March Davidson, Dale Reynolds,
Truman Hicks, Jimmy Albritton, and Rogan Bird.
MARTY LEE GARCIA
Riser Funeral Home,Inc. - Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Marty Lee Garcia, 25 of Grayson, LA will be held 10:00AM
Wednesday May 10, 2006 from the Clarks United Pentecostal Church with the Reverends'
Gary Thomas and Arrie Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome
Home cemetery in Grayson, LA. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral
Home of Columbia, LA. Marty Lee Garcia was born on February 20, 1981 in Columbia,
LA to the union of his parents Rolando R. and Barbara Patton Garcia. Marty passed
from this life on Saturday May 6, 2006 in Sulphur,LA from injuries sustained
in a pedestrian/ auto accident. Marty was currently employed with Flotec,Inc.
as a supervisor. He was a 1999 Graduate of Caldwell Parish High School. Marty
had a tremendous love for his family and friends and was loved by all who knew
him. He had a love for motorcycles, and also loved to hunt, fish, and cook.
Marty had the ability to light up any room with his charm and personality, and
the respect he showed to others. Marty will be sorely missed but he will never
be forgotten. Left to mourn his passing yet celebrate his life; his mom and
dad, Roland & Barbara Garcia of Grayson, LA; his brother and sister-in-law,
Roland Jr. and Alanna Garcia of Grayson, LA; his step sister, Deyanina Garcia
of Corpus Christi, TX; his grand parents, Rodolpo and Mercedes Garcia of San
Antonio, TX, and his grand mother Francisi Garcia of Zapata, TX. Honored to
serve as pallbearers will be, Tim Mc Keithen, Blake Thomas, Seth Gregory, Michael
Meredith, Tim Griffin , Curt Jones, Jeff Glass, and Matt Knowlan. The family
will receive visitors on Tuesday May 9, 2006 from 3:00PM to 9:00PM at the Riser
Funeral Home, 7131 US Hwy 165, Columbia, LA and on Wednesday from 9:00AM until
time of service at the Clarks United Pentecostal Church, Clarks, LA.
MRS. COLETTE LEBLANC JACKSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Colette LeBlanc Jackson, 45, of Calhoun, LA will be
held at 3:00PM Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA
with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial
Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Colette was born July 21, 1960, in Monroe, LA and died May 6, 2006, in West
Monroe, LA. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Calhoun, LA
which she dearly loved, and was very instrumental in starting the Wednesday
Night Suppers. Survivors include her husband, David Jackson; daughters, Laurie
Jackson Fitzgerald and husband Jay, and Aimee Jackson; mother, DeVonne LeBlanc;
brother, Gilbert LeBlanc, sisters, Faye Ragsdale and husband Steve, Denise LeBlanc,
Jimette LeBlanc and Monica LeBlanc; grandmother, Lena Collins; special nephew,
Ryan Jackson and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will
be Danny Bryant, Whit Bass, Bubba Rieger, Jay Kent, Terry Kelly and Doug Crain.
Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home of West Monroe, LA and from 2:00PM until 3:00PM on Tuesday May 9, 2006
at First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA.
JANET MICHELLE "MICKEY" KEIRSEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Mickey Keirsey, 46, of Butte, Montana will be held Wednesday,
May 10, 2006 under the direction of Duggan Dolan Mortuary. Mickey was born February
9, 1960 and died peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2006 at St. James Hospital in Butte,
Montana after a lengthy illness. Mickey was preceeded in death by her Paternal
Grandparents Mary Trull, Harold L. Keirsey and Maternal Grandfather George "Bud"
Lewis. She is survived by her Grandmother Rosie Lewis of Oak Grove, LA, Parents
Harold F. Keirsey, Sr. and Bernice Keirsey of West Monroe, LA, son, Ian Netherland
of Farmerville, LA, brother and sister-in-law Harold F. Keirsey, Jr. and Susan
of West Monroe, LA, sister and brother-in-law Kim K. Salsbury and Chris of Calhoun,
Sister Christy K. Rutledge of West Monroe, LA, three nieces and two nephews
and one very special friend Ken Fedirko of Canada. We her family would like
to celebrate and remember the beautiful woman who was small in stature, but
whose tiny body held the heart of a lion! Her beautiful smile was contagious
and her laughter always heard. Her life consisted of many battles and through
it all she always maintained her gentle nature and allowed that larger than
life spirit to prevail. Your family and friends will miss you and our memories
will forever be with us in our hearts. Though you are gone your spirit will
forever bind us with you. The family would like to say a special thanks to the
wonderful staff of nurses and doctors who provided treatment during her stay
at St. James Hospital. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriner's
Hospital of Shreveport, LA.
MR. JAMES "JAY" MURPHY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James "Jay" Murphy, 88, of West Monroe, LA
will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church
in West Monroe with Rev. Howard Hudson and Rev. Jerry Crise officiating. Interment
will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home. Mr. Murphy was born November 11, 1917 in Ouachita Parish and died May
6, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Murphy served in the U.S. Army between 1942 and 1945.
After military duties, he retired as a wood contractor. He also served for thirty-nine
years as the Justice of Peace in Ward eight in Ouachita Parish. He was a member
of the American Legion and a charter member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church.
Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Priscilla Dowdy
Murphy; parents, Luvenia and Sam Murphy; sisters, Dovie Morine Murphy and Mabel
Screpetis; brother, R.C. Murphy. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen Hamilton
and husband Raymond; son, Wesley Clark and Wife Betty; sisters, Lena Johnson
and Sammie Clarkston; three grandchildren, Suzanne Sloan, Chris Hamilton and
Pam Pickett; three great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; and
a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Gene Ethington, Robby
Murphy, Doyle Screpetis, Chris Hamilton, James Sloan, Ronnie McManus and Ben
Burch. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday, May 8, 2006
at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA.
MRS. HARRIETTE PEELER
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriette Peeler, 86, of Monroe, LA will be held at
2:00PM Wednesday May 10, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Interment
to follow at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Peeler was born July 7, 1919 in Alsey IL and died May
5,2006 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Peeler was employed as an aircraft mechanic for over
seventeen years and worked many years at the Palace as a seamstress. Mrs. Peeler
is survived by her husband, Charles Dick Peeler; children, Jeanette Kelley,
Thomas Kelley, Sandra Blackburn, P. Marie Poloma, Scott Peeler, Joy Novak, Daniel
Peeler and Richard Peeler. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and
great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Edward Hudson, Slagle McGuffee, Todd
McBroom, Woody Manning, Rochelle Morris and Tommy Lewis.
Visitation will be 5:00PM until 7:00PM Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in
Monroe, LA.
RITA ANN PITARRO ROBERTS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Rita Ann Pitarro Roberts, 55, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM,
Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Rev. Joseph Puthuppally
will officiate. Interment will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the
direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Rita was born
September 25, 1950, in Monroe, LA and died May 6, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was
a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and was a graduate of Wossman High School.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Pitarro, Sr. and mother, Mary Elizabeth
Danna Pitarro. Survivors include her sons, William Roberts II of Mannheim, Germany
and Michael Roberts of Independence, KS; daughters, Mary Jenkins of Monroe,
LA and Carmen Bellard of Fort Walton Beach, FL; sister, Netty O'Bier of Monroe,
LA; and brothers, Charles Pitarro, Sal Pitarro, Joe Pitarro, Steve Pitarro all
of Monroe, LA and Michael Pitarro of Lafayette, LA. Pallbearers will be Jody
O'Bier, Jeff O'Bier, A.J. O'Bier, Patrick O'Bier, Leonard O'Bier, and Little
Joe Pitarro. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Monday, May 8, 2006,
at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A Vigil Wake Service
will be at 6:00PM.
T.C. STEWART
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for T.C. "Charles" Stewart, 90, of Crowville, LA
will be held at 11:00AM Monday, May 8, 2006 in the chapel of Gill First National
Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment
will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until
time of the service Monday May 8, 2006 at the funeral home. He was born November
24, 1915 in West Monroe, LA to George Thomas and Jimmie Lee Gatton Stewart,
and went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Franklin Medical
Center in Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Stewart, a member of First Baptist Church in Crowville,
LA, served two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps after high school and
then atended Northeast Louisiana Junior College (ULM) in Monroe, LA. He married
Bertie Lee DeWitt on July 25, 1945. In 1948 he moved to the Crowville community
as the owner of Long View Grocery. He sold the store in 1953 and became a full
time farmer. At First Baptist Church in Crowville, LA, Mr. Stewart served as
deacon for many years as well as Sunday School Teacher and Training Union Director.
He served as Franklin Parish Plice Juror for one term and was one of the founding
members of the Farmer's Cooperative in Crowville, LA. He was preceded in death
by his parents, and a sister Juanita Sibley. Mr. Stewart is survived by his
wife of nearly sixty-one years, Bertie Stewart; daughter and son-in-law Melba
and Murray Shoemaker of Crowville, LA; granddaughter Tracy Shoemaker; great-grandson
Matt Smith; brother Billy Stewart and wife Annie of Farmerville, LA; two sisters
Maribelle Ellender of Sulfer, LA, and Virginia Anderson of Topeka, KS; and numerous
other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Tony Amos, Don Franklin,
Don Parker, Gary Peters, Kenneth Peters, and Reggie Peters. To sign guestbook
or view video tribute online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com
George R. Bailey Jr., 79
George R. Bailey Jr. of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Saturday.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial
will be in McCormick Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Rev. Foster L. Chambers, 83
BASTROP — The Rev. Foster L. Chambers, a retired Episcopal priest, died
Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Golden's Funeral
Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at the church.
George Everett Gunter, 92
OAK GROVE — George Everett "Joe" Gunter, a farmer, died Saturday.
Services are 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in
Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service at the funeral home.
Mary Ruth Hocutt, 83
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mary Ruth Hocutt, a retired registered nurse formerly
of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic
Church, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Matthew Mausoleum under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today
at the funeral home.
James Edward Jones, 76
VIDALIA — James Edward Jones, retired from International Paper Co. and
a Korean War veteran, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist
Church of Vidalia. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Curtis Marvin Reagan, 47
Curtis Marvin Reagan of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Charles Stewart, 90
CROWVILLE — Charles Stewart, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11
a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in
Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service at the
funeral home.
Erwin A. Thomas, 81
Erwin A. Thomas of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Services are
10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Delhi
Masonic Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Previously Acknowledged
Brantley, Jordan L. "Jurd": 2 p.m. today, Ward Chapel Church of Christ
near Farmerville.
Graham, Archie: 10:30 a.m. today, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville.
Stewart, Ronald O.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Stinson, Irenna Mae: 2 p.m. Monday, Old Bethel Cemetery
LELIA ALSBROOKS FULLER BRANCH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Alsbrooks Fuller Branch, 84, of Sterlington,
LA, will be at 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 7, 2006, at College Place Baptist Church,
with Rev. Jimmy Pitson and Bro. Jamie Orten officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Mrs. Branch, a member of College Place Baptist Church, was born
December 16, 1921, in Crew Lake, LA and died at home, May 5, 2006, in Sterlington,
LA. She was a cosmetician at Dillard's and also a certified Dental Assistant.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Fuller; father of her
children, Dent Branch; and grandson, Paul Alexander. Survivors include her daughters,
Pamelia Adriene Fuller Alexander and husband Larry of Pineville, LA and Carol
Lynn Fuller Jones and husband William of Sterlington, LA; brother, Leonard Alsbrooks
of Shallot, NC; seven grandchildren, Todd Jones and wife Penny, Stephen Jones
and wife Kacey, Amy Roberts and husband Dierk, Lee Jones, Shawna Hubband and
husband Don, LaShay White, and Ashley Alexander; seventeen great grandchildren;
and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Emmitt "Peanuts"
Gibbs, Dr. Bill Hughes, R.A. Hunter, Charles Page, Charles Chambers, and Elton
Barrett. Honorary pallbearer will be Charles Burns. Visitation will be from
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Any planned memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's
Home, Monroe, LA.
Dorothy L. McConnell
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy L. McConnell, 73, of West Monroe will be held
at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in
West Monroe with Rev. Dennis Anger officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home
in West Monroe. Mrs. McConnell died May 5, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical
Center in West Monroe. She was a member of the Cypress Street Church of God
in West Monroe, a Gideon Auxiliary, and a fifty two year army wife. She enjoyed
church, family, friends, cooking, and travel. Survivors include her husband,
Marvin McConnell; sons, John R. McConnell and wife, Carolyn of Seattle, WA.,
and Kenneth E. McConnell of Hope AR.; grandchildren, Jack, Karen, Chris, and
Kelly McConnell; sisters, Aline Cunningham of Houston, MS, and Louise McFarland
of New Orleans, LA.; brother, Eugene McFarland and wife, Lena of West Monroe,
LA; and a multitude of friends. Pallbearers will be Hank Chriceol, Mike Coody,
Nelson Boggs, Leo Duchesne, Kenneth Coates, and James Vickery. Visitation will
be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Cypress Street Church of God
or the Gideon's International.
JIMMY WRIGHT TARVER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Wright Tarver, 73, of Monroe, will be at 3:00
PM Sunday, May 7, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe with Bro. George Fluitt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Tarver was born December 14, 1932 in Columbia, LA and passed away Saturday,
April 29, 2006, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He received a Masters in
Art from Northeast Louisiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration from Louisiana Tech. He was a member of the American Society
of Interior Designers. Mr. Tarver was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-three
years, Annie Gabriella Tarver. Mr. Tarver is survived by his son, Ben Tarver
of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Pat Tarver of Columbia, LA; and nieces: Nancy
Wild and husband, Wayne of Crowley, LA; Wenda Carr and husband, Robert of Monroe,
LA; Matisha McCarthy and husband, Patrick of Honolulu, HI; and Katherine De-Etta
Wilson of Maui, HI. Visitation will be Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 5:00 PM until
9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family would
like to extend a Special Thanks to Dr. David R. Raines, his assistant, Leighnae
Poole, and Dr. Warren Daniel for their loving care of Mr. Jimmy Tarver
Jasmina G.C. Ayerdis, 42
Jasmina G. Cardoza Ayerdis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation
is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Arrangements are
incomplete.
George R. Bailey Jr., 79
George R. Bailey Jr. of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Saturday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will
be at McCormick Cemetery, West Monroe.
Annie Briley, 57
DALLAS, Texas — Annie Briley, formerly of Bonita, a homemaker, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Robert J. Calhoun Jr., 59
Robert James Calhoun Jr. of West Monroe, an oil company driller, died Thursday.
Memorial services were Sunday at Campground Revival Church. Arrangements were
under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Elaina B. Cannady, infant
Elaina Brooke Cannady, the infant daughter of Christi and Scott Cannady of West
Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Fishnet Church. Visitation
is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Casey Chappell, infant
DOWNSVILLE — Casey Chappell, the infant son of Kim and Chris Chappell,
died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Dorothy Mae Fields, 45
FARMERVILLE — Dorothy Mae Fields, a cashier, died Thursday. Services are
1 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation
is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under
the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Louise Fowler, 83
MARION — Louise Fowler, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8
p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Marty Lee Garcia, 25
GRAYSON — Marty Lee Garcia, a supervisor with Flotec Inc., died Friday.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clarks United Pentecostal Church. Visitation
is 3-9 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, and 9 a.m. Wednesday until
service time at the church. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Colette L. Jackson, 45
CALHOUN — Colette L. Jackson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are
3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until
service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun,
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gilbert Lawrence Sr., 88
Gilbert Lawrence Sr. of Monroe, a mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at
Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
James 'Jay' Murphy, 88
James "Jay" Murphy of West Monroe, a retired wood contractor, died
Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, West
Monroe. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Prentis Bill Myers, 76
FERRIDAY — Prentis Bill Myers, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Services
are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ferriday United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9
p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery, Clayton, under
the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Iven Dean Palmore, 85
BASTROP — Iven Dean Palmore, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Harriette Peeler, 83
Harriette Peeler of Monroe, a retired aircraft mechanic and seamstress at The
Palace, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at
Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rita Pitarro Roberts, 55
Rita Ann Pitarro Roberts of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are
10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Matthew
Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Larry L. Shaw, 66
BERNICE — Larry L. Shaw, a retired merchandiser, died Sunday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Greta Yvonne Smith, 68
BERNICE — Greta Yvonne Smith, a nurse's aide, died Saturday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Cosma Rogenia Trotter, 89
LAKE BRUIN — Cosma Rogenia Trotter, a program specialist, died Friday.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Resthaven Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Arrangements
are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Joel R. Wilson, 85
DELHI — Joel R. Wilson, a retired merchant, died Monday. Graveside services
are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove Cemetery, near Minden. Visitation is 5-7
p.m. today at Delhi Methodist Church and at Pine Grove Church, Minden. Arrangements
are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Juanita Lane Wilson, 87
RIDGECREST — Juanita Lane Wilson, former owner and operator of KFNV radio
station in Ferriday, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral
Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Woodland Mausoleum.
Previously acknowledged
Chambers, The Rev. Foster L.: 10 a.m. today, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Jones, James Edward: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Regan, Curtis Marvin: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Thomas, Erwin A.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
MRS. SANDRA AYERDIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sandra Ayerdis, 42, of West Monroe, LA will be held
at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the Bethany Full Gospel Church in West
Monroe, LA with Rev. Harry Lilly officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn
Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Ayerdis died on May 8, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical
Center. She was a member of the Bethany Full Gospel Church and the Women of
Wisdom Group at the church. Mrs. Ayerdis is preceded in death by her daughter,
Gleni Alexandra Ayerdis and by her father, Asisclo Cardoza. Sandra was best
known for being a loving and caring person that touched everyone's heart from
the moment they met her. She was a best friend to us all. Sandra was an incredible
wife, amazing mother and a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and most
of all a grandmother. She will be remembered for all of her beautiful qualities.
She had a talent for not only being a mentor to us all but she had a skill of
embroidery, cooking, arts & crafts and decorating. Through Sandra, God showed
us what love really is. As she awaits for us in heaven, we will live in righteousness
so that we will be reunited to spend eternity with her. We do not say goodbye
to Sandra but instead we say: "We wait for the day to see you once again
and we love you." Survivors include her husband, Marlon Ayerdis; children,
Alex, Lester and wife, Gina, Jessica, Axel and Aaron Ayerdis and sister she
helped raise, Raquel; mother, Maria Elsa Zamora; grandson, Preston Ayerdis;
brothers and sisters, Mario Gauna and wife, Martha, Rosa Gauna, Michael Hernandez
and wife, Melba, Bayardo Cardoza and sister-in-law, Mercedez, Martha Cardoza
and Raquel Castellon; nieces and nephews, Elsa and Mario Gauna, Gary and J.C.
Temple, Sujey, Michael, Joshua, Abraham, Elsa, Dennis, Elizabeth and Jorge Hernandez,
Christian and Rebecca Cardoza and Joey Cardoza and grandnieces and grandnephews,
Jade Temple, Aerial, Jasmina and Junior Hernandez. Pallbearers will be Casey
Womack, Mike Fletcher, Burl McGee, Kenneth Hilliard, Charles Troquille and Brad
Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral
Home. A special thanks to LSU MC, Shreveport, Feist-Weiller doctors and staff,
Hospice Care of LA and Nurses, Brandy Volentine and Robby Thompson and friends
and family who cared for her.
ELAINA BROOKE CANNADY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Elaina Brooke Cannady, infant daughter of Christi and Scott
Cannady, are going to be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Fishnet
Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Russell Rhodes officiating. Interment to
follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in West Monroe, LA, under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Elaina was born on April 12, 2006
in Monroe, LA, and passed away on May 7, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. She was preceded
in death by her maternal grandfather, John Costin; cousin, Gunner Foster; and
paternal great grandfather, Thomas Lawhorn. Elaina is survived by her parents,
Christi and Scott Cannady; brother, Trevor Cannady; maternal grandparents, Ronnie
and Cindy Sullivan; paternal grandparents, Joey and Brenda Cannady; maternal
great grandparents, Elaine and Conrad Hudson and Zoe Costin; paternal great
grandparents, Harold and Doris Osbon, Jackie Lawhorn and Robert and Frances
Primm; several special aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Craig Cannady and C.J. Grigsby. Honorary Pallbearers will
be Trevor Cannady, Gage Cromwell, Shelby Cromwell and Little John Foster. Visitation
will be held from 12:00 PM until service time Wednesday at the church.
Infant Casey Lynn Chappell
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside service for Infant Casey Lynn Chappell will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday,
May 11, 2006 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Downsville, LA. Rev. George Jacobs will be
officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Casey is survived by his parents, Kim and Chris Chappell; brother, Dylan; twin
sister, Cassey Leigh; paternal grandparents, Keith and Marion Chappell; maternal
grandparents, Bertha Patrick, Ronnie Patrick and wife Carolyn; paternal great
grandparents, Robert and Bobbie Woolsey; maternal great grandfather, Robert
Dupree; maternal great grandmother, Lorene Patrick; aunt, Nancy Horst and husband
Robert; uncle, Robbie Patrick, Michael Chappell and wife Heather and cousins,
Madison and Zach Chappell. "Until this moment, I never understood how hard
it is to lose something you never had." "author unknown." Our
little angel has gone to heaven, but he will be in our hearts forever. We love
you Casey
BERNARD DENISON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Graveside services for William Bernard Denison, age 60, of Kelly will be held
at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the Adams Cemetery west of Kelly with
Rev. Heath Barnhill officiating. Mr. Denison was born in Caldwell Parish on
August 31, 1945 to the union of George Hamity and Myrtle Patton Denison and
died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at his residence. He was a retired logger. He was
preceded in death by his parents and his sisters: Maxine Grant and Blanche Phillips.
Survivors include his daughters: Wanda Westbrooks and her husband: Eddie and
Denise Esters both of Kelly; his brother: Jimmy Denison and his wife: Debbie
of Kelly; his sisters: Nadine Proffer of Grayson and Vera Peppers of Olla and
his grandchildren: Marcus Esters, Holley Esters, Canyon Westbrooks and Mallory
Westbrooks. Pallbearers will be Billy Peppers, B.J. Peppers, Heath Denison,
Jeff Denison, Marcus Esters and Preacher Westbrooks. Honorary pallbearers are
Donald Moore, Clarence Moore, T.W.Barnhill, Glen Barnhill, Donald Proffer and
Glen Grant. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the
Springhill Baptist Church in Kelly, LA.
LOUISE FARRIS FOWLER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Louise Farris Fowler, 83, of Marion, LA will be held at
2:00 PM Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at The Pentecostals of Farmerville with Reverend
Lamar Guillot officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville,
LA. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Fowler and two sons,
Roy and Boyd Fowler. Survivors include son, James Fowler and wife, Barbara;
daughter-in-law, Gilda Fowler; grandchildren, Angie Walker, David Fowler, Suzanne
Duke, Michael Shane Fowler, Laurie Ann Hankins, Sharon Lewis, Randy Fowler,
James Michael Fowler, Karen Graves, Kellie Williammee and Kim Pardue; sister,
Gladys Kyle; brother Web Farris; nineteen great grandchildren and three great
great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be T.C. Dupree, Jimmy Clyde Farris, Robert
Farris, Dicky Miller, Dennis Patterson and C.W. Wheeler.
KENDALL HENDERSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Kendall Henderson, 81, of Downsville, LA will be held
at 10:00 AM Friday, May 12, 2006 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. David
Barkley. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM at Beech Creek Cemetery in Olla,
LA. Mr. Henderson was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, a member of and
involved with the Downsville Volunteer Fire Department and VFW. He was a people
person who loved all of his neighbors and friends. He was a cherished Father,
uncle and loved them all. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Henderson.
He is survived by his son, Kenny Henderson; a sister, Peggy Henderson Jordan;
a brother Lyndon "Judge" Henderson and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be James Lucien Albritton, Doyle Canterbury, Harley Albritton,
John Banks, C.C. Bayles Jr. and Cleve Hammons, Jr. Visitation will be Thursday,
May 11, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville,
LA.
WILL MAC JONES
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home - Murray, KY
Will Mac Jones, 72, Marietta, GA, a native of Murray, KY and graduate of Murray
State University died May 6, 2006 of cancer. He was retired from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
His thirty-nine year career, which began in Monroe, LA, in 1958, carried him
to Ft. Lauderdale and Lakeland, FL, Memphis, TN and Atlanta, GA. He held key
positions with Wyeth in sales and retired as an Area Business Director for the
southeast United States. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed all sports, especially
hunting and fishing and loved the game of golf. A mentor to many, he was also
a loving husband and caring father and grandfather. He was predeceased by his
wife of nearly forty-eight years, Lillian Smith Jones in 2002. He was the son
of the late Carlos Jones of Murray, KY and survived by his mother, Ruby Mae
Jones of Wartrace, TN; two sisters, Sara Phillips of Wartrace, TN and Gwynn
Barber of Raleigh, NC; four children, Gregg and wife, Debbie of Tallahassee,
FL, Randy and wife, Robin of Kennesaw, GA, Elaine and husband, Jon Alexander
of Birmingham, AL and Jeffrey and wife, Allison of Franklin, TN; nine grandchildren,
Aimee, Carrie, and Laura Jones of Tallahassee, FL, Landon Jones of Lakeland,
FL and Carly Jones of Kennesaw, GA, Wes, Allison and Bradley Alexander of Birmingham,
AL and Nick Jones of Franklin, TN. A visitation and memorial prayer service
will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the J.H. Churchill
Funeral Home in Murray, KY. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist
Church of Murray, KY at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 12, 2006, with burial following
at Salem cemetery in Lynn Grove, KY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to The Will Mac and Lillian Smith Jones Memorial Scholarship. Checks should
be made to: The MSU Foundation, noting the name of the scholarship, and sent
to: Murray State University, Office of Development, 106 Development Center,
Murray KY 42071.
MS. ALLYSON LYNN LONG
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Ms. Allyson Lynn Long, 33, of Downsville, LA formerly of
Shreveport, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, May 12, 2006 at the Holmesville
Baptist Church in Downsville, LA with Rev. Jerry Whitman officiating. Burial
will be in the Holmesville Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Allyson died on May 7, 2006. She is preceded
in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wiley and Mr. Jessie Long and
also by two uncles, Elzie Long and Billy Long. Survivors include her father,
Johnny Mack Long; mother, Jimmye Carolyn Craven and husband, Nolan; grandmother,
Hazel Long; stepsisters, Laurie Sanders and Ellen Ray; aunts and uncles, JoAnn
Rowell, Richard Long, Sandy Long, Patsy Long and James Earl Wiley and wife,
Vicki and cousins, Stephen and David Long, Chris, Justin and Tara Wiley, Wiley
Rowell and Jessica Williams. Pallbearers will be Chris Wiley, Justin Wiley,
Wiley Rowell, J.T. Williams, David Long and Stephen Long. Visitation will be
from 11:00 AM until service time Friday at Holmesville Baptist Church. Memorials
may be made to the Holmesville Baptist Church Building Fund.
MRS. DORLINE F. MCADAMS
Memorial Funeral Chapel - Bryan, TX
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorline F. McAdams, age 77, of Bryan, TX will be 10:00
AM on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan, TX. Burial
will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. McAdams, a housewife, was born on
April 28, 1929 and passed away on May 9, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. She is
survived by her husband, Dewey L. McAdams of Bryan, TX; son, Ricky W. McAdams
of Coplay, PA; daughters, Lynn Bush and Frank of Bryan, TX, Doris Machinski
of College Station, TX and Kim Rachal and Malcolm of Alexandria, LA; brother,
Herlond Antley and Sybil of West Monroe, LA; sister, Merline Watkins and Jim
of West Monroe, LA; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
MR. LARRY L. SHAW
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial service for Mr. Larry L. Shaw, 66, of Farmerville, LA, will be held
at 2:00 PM Friday, May 12, 2006, at Vineyard Community Church, 908 Washington
St. in West Monroe. Mr. Shaw was born on May 4, 1940, in Alma, GA, and died
on May 7, 2006 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was the only child
of Edna King Shaw and Ernest "Red" Shaw formerly of Ruston. He was
an alumnus of Ruston High School, Northwestern State University, and Louisiana
Tech University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969. He was
the former proprietor of Judy's Sandwich Shop in downtown Monroe, and also had
worked in the insurance and merchandizing industries. Mr. Shaw was preceded
in death by his parents and his only son, Ernest Avery Shaw.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-six years, Vicki Shaw; daughters, Cynthia
Williams and Dana Keith; sons-in-law, Brad Williams and Bill Keith; seven grandchildren,
Emily Williams, Quinten Williams, Olivia Grace Williams, Maggie Harris, Jared
Keith, Daniel Keith and Elisha Keith; sisters-in-law, Sari Wilson and Joy Smith;
brothers-in-law, Bill Smith and John Smith; numerous nieces and nephews and
many other loving friends and family. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom McCandlish,
James Rea, Herb Frankowicz, Jim Coughran, Larry Clinton, Mickey Summral and
Andy Goodfellow. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you
may want to make a donation in Mr. Shaw's memory to the ministry of Hospice
of Caring Hearts of Dubach, LA, who were a tremendous blessing to both Mr. Shaw
and the family in his final days.
MR. FRANK SHIVELY
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Frank Shively, 92, will be held at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath
Southside Chapel, Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 1:00 PM. Officiating will be Dr.
Jeff Jinks, assisted by Reverend John Harp and Reverend Ronnie Mills. Graveside
services will be held at Springhill Cemetery, Ringgold, LA at 3:30 PM. The family
will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 5:00
PM until 8:00 PM. Mr. Shively was born February 21, 1914 in Alberta Community,
LA. He passed away Monday, May 8, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Shively proudly
served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked
for the Soil Conservation Service in the 1930's and 1940's. He later owned and
operated a service station in Monroe, LA for twenty-eight years. Mr. Shively
was a member of Grawood Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Opal Hall Shively; his father,
Jeff Shively; his mother, Vary Kenny Shively Wiggins; stepfather, Will Wiggins
and numerous sisters and brothers. Mr. Shively is survived by his son, Ken Shively
and wife, Carol; his sister, Sarah Carter; his grandchildren, Bill Shively,
Georgia Shively Monk and husband, James, Laura Shively Smith and husband, James
and Keith Shively; his great grandchild, Bailey Monk and a host of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Mr. Shively's family members.
James W. Bradford, 76
James William Bradford of Monroe, a janitorial service worker, died May 4. Services
are at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is
1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Jeanette Browning, 72
CROWVILLE — Jeanette Browning, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is
at 10 a.m. Thursday at Coax Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m.
today at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the
direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.
Evie McIntyre Kennedy, 86
BASTROP — Evie McIntyre Kennedy, a Forest School employee, died Tuesday.
Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Visitation
is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove,
under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gerry Massey, 59
LIDDIEVILLE — Gerry Massey, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are at
10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation
is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.
Harriette Peeler, 86
Harriette Peeler of Monroe, a retired aircraft mechanic and seamstress for The
Palace, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy
Lane, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Gertrude Reynolds, 76
RAYVILLE — Gertrude Reynolds, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Rosia Mary Richardson, 86
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Rosia Mary Richardson, a receptionist, died Saturday.
Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Gaither Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Pernella Weeks, 104
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Pernella Weeks died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Easter Whitman, 93
JONESBORO — Easter Whitman died Tuesday. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday
at Hodge Baptist Church. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
Billy Glenn Williams, 45
CROWVILLE — Billy Glenn Williams, a shipyard welder, died Monday. Services
are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation
is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Harris Cemetery near
Crowville.
Elnora Williams, 84
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elnora Williams died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Esther C. Winchester, 93
Esther Carter Winchester of West Monroe, a retired J.C. Penney employee, died
Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West
Monroe.
Bessie M. VanOsdell, 83
ARCADIA — Bessie M. VanOsdell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are
at 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston.
Previously Acknowledged
Canady, Elaina Brooke: 2 p.m. today, The Fishnet Church.
Fields, Dorothy Mae: 1 p.m. today, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Fowler, Louise: 2 p.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Farmerville.
Garcia, Marty Lee: 10 a.m. today, Clarks United Pentecostal Church.
Lawrence Sr., Gilbert: 2 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Myers, Prentis Bill: 10 a.m. today, Ferriday United Pentecostal Church.
Regan, Curtis Marvin: 2:30 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Thomas, Erwin A.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Wilson, Joel R.: 2 p.m. today, Pine Grove Cemetery near Minden.
Jack Wayne Byrom III 7/13/78 ~ 5/11/05
Love Mom & Michael & Kelsie says: "I Love You Daddy"
When tomorrow starts without me
If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready, In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do.
I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile.
So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
MR. KENNETH EDWARD HART
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Service for Mr. Kenneth Edward Hart, 69, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00
PM Friday, May 12, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd.
Monroe with Rev. Clovis Christman officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hart died on May 9, 2006, at his residence. He was
a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. He was a District Fire Chief and
retired after thirty-three years of service with the Ouachita Parish Fire Department.
Mr. Hart was a member of the Gideons International, Ouachita Parish Farm Bureau,
7 Runs Hunting Club, and Fellowship Baptist Church in Monroe. Mr. Hart was an
Army Veteran and was also formerly a co-owner of J.E. Hart and Son Contractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.E. Hart and Minnie McDuffie Hart.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Williams Hart; five children, Deborah Hart
Poindexter, Laurie Hart Landry and husband, Luke both of West Monroe, LA, Beth
Hart Gentry of Monroe, LA, Brent Hart and wife, Timmie of Scott, LA and Bradley
Hart ofSwartz, LA; fourteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and sister,
Carolyn Hart McGough and husband, Frank of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be David
Trichell, Phillip Cox, Dennis Ford, Matecki Nelson, Dennis Matlock and Kevin
Puckett. Honorary pallbearers will be Cotton Tharp, Carl Hilburn, Marvin Kitchens,
Buster Landrum, Jeff Johnson and Gary Jacobson. Visitation will be from 5:00
PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to
the Gideons International or to Fellowship Baptist Church in Monroe. The family
would like to give a special thanks to Hospice Care of LA and M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center in Houston, TX for the love and care of Mr. Hart.
DAMON E. STRICKLAND
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Damon Eugene Strickland, age 28, of Grayson will be held at 2:00
PM, Friday, May 12, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with
Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Star Cemetery
east of Kelly. Damon was born in Columbia on December 20, 1977 and died Tuesday,
May 9, 2006 in LSU Medial Center in Shreveport from injuries received in an
automobile accident. He was employed at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe
as a male surgical attendant. He was also a 1996 graduate of Caldwell Parish
High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold "Peaches"
Strickland; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Laffoon and his paternal
grandfather, Dick Strickland. Survivors include his wife, Breeze Smith Strickland,
he was a devoted father to his son, Corbin Strickland; his mother, Mary Laffoon
Strickland; his sister, Fran Warner; his brother-in-law, Bennie Warner all of
Grayson; his brother, Chris Strickland and his wife, Jeannine of Columbia; his
sister-in-law, Angel Wilson; his nephews, Kit Warner, Kolter Warner and Hunter
Strickland; his niece, Summer Hines and his grandmother, Katie Belle Enterkin
of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Courtney Hyde, Matt Strickland, Lance Legg,
matt Nugent, Kyle Boyd and Chris Hurst. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00
PM until 9:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral
Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.
MRS. ESTHER CARTER WINCHESTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Esther Carter Winchester, 93, of West Monroe, LA will
be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 12, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA with Rev. Raymond Jones officiating. Interment will be at the
Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Esther was born March 23, 1913, in Alabama and passed
away May 9, 2006 at the West Monroe Guest House. Mrs. Esther retired from J.C.
Penney, and also was employed by Sears, Bealls and was a hostess at Coffee Junction
Whistle Stop Bakery. Mrs. Esther was a member, in her earlier years, of the
West Monroe Riding Club, Western Pride and Pythian Sisters. She was a member
of Liberty Grove Church of God. She was also a charter member of St. Patrick's
Episcopal Church. Mrs. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Rob and
Ada Cannon; her husband of fifty-five years, Vernon Carter; grandson, Clay Herrington
and a host of brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving child of ten
children. Mrs. Esther is survived by her daughter, Anne Jarmon and husband,
Lee; son, Duane Carter and wife, Janice; granddaughters, Susan Cash and husband,
Marion, Cheryl Chilton and husband, Ronnie, Alicia Brucks and husband, Rob;
grandsons, Mike Herrington and wife, Gerri, Tyler Herrington and Brett Carter;
great grandchildren, Jody Chilton, Jesse Chilton, Whitney Thompson, Taylor Cash,
Jenni Herrington, Tyler Herrington and Shane Herrington.
Pallbearers will be Brett Carter, Andrew Thompson, Ronnie Chilton, Marion Cash,
Mike Herrington and Rob Brucks. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Thursday May 11, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. A Special Thank
You to Hospice Care of Louisiana, special care giver, Peggy Fredricks, and also
her granddaughter, Cherly Chilton, who cared for her for five years.
Hattie E. Archie, 57
Hattie Elizabeth Archie of West Monroe, a foster parent, died Monday. Services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe.
Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be
at Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun.
Sandra Ayerdis, 42
Sandra Ayerdis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m.
today at Bethany Full Gospel Church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gene Barham, 69
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. — Gene Barham, a former employee at Monsanto
Chemical Co. and a retired president of Silgan Plastics Corp., died Monday.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Balboa Baptist Church, Hot Springs Village. Visitation
is 4-6 p.m. today at CedarVale Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village and 11:30 a.m.
until 12:45 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at CedarVale Mausoleum.
Annie M. Boston, 76
Annie M. Boston of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday
at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the
church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant
Funeral Home, Monroe.
Annie Briley, 57
DALLAS — Annie Briley, formerly of Bonita, a homemaker, died Monday. Services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. Burial will be at the
church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Sara Cain, 86
WINNSBORO — Sara Cain, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m.
Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday with
wake services from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will
be at Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Casey L. Chappell, infant
DOWNSVILLE — Casey Lynn Chappell, the infant son of Kim and Chris Chappell,
died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Nebo Cemetery,
Downsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe.
John R. Cole Sr., 80
OAK GROVE — John R. Cole Sr., formerly of Demorest, Ga., a retired restaurant
manager, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at McGaha Cemetery,
Goodwill. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Joyce Irene Edwards, 71
RUSTON — Joyce Irene Coleman Edwards, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside
services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Douglas Cemetery near Choudrant. Visitation
is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jessie Gibson, 58
BASTROP — Jessie Gibson, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m.
Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home. Burial will be at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church Cemetery,
Mer Rouge.
Susan Hunter Green, 43
Susan Hunter Green of West Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday
at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Burial will be at McGaha Cemetery, Goodwill.
Bertha A. Honeycutt, 98
BASTROP — Bertha Asaline Honeycutt, formerly of West Carroll Parish, a
homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Leotra Jackson, 62
BASTROP — Leotra Jackson, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m.
Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Cherry Hill No. 2
Baptist Church Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Reggie T. Marilla, 15
GILBERT — Reggie T. Marilla, a student, died Monday. Services are 2:30
p.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 3-8 p.m.
Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery,
Gilbert.
Adam McDaniel, 73
Adam McDaniel of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m.
Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at
Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Frances B. Morton, 85
TALLULAH — Frances Pauline Bledsoe Morton, a retired schoolteacher, died
Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah.
Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be
at Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home,
Tallulah.
Iven Dean Palmore, 85
BASTROP — Iven Dean Palmore, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are
2 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m.
Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery,
Mer Rouge.
Gertrude Reynolds, 76
RAYVILLE — Gertrude Reynolds, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Larry L. Shaw, 66
FARMERVILLE — Larry L. Shaw, a retired merchandiser, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. Friday at Vineyard Community Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8
p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Greta Yvonne Smith, 68
BERNICE — Greta Yvonne Smith, a nurse's aide, died Saturday. Services
are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation
is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Memorial
Gardens Cemetery, Spearsville.
William 'Bill' Stump, 61
DENHAM SPRINGS — William C. "Bill" Stump died Tuesday. Services
are 10 a.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church, Denham Springs. Visitation
is 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial
will be at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction
of Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs.
Bessie M. VanOsdell, 83
Bessie M. VanOsdell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Holmesville Baptist Church
Cemetery, Downsville.
William Warren, 49
William Warren of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Easter A. Whitman, 93
JONESBORO — Easter A. Whitman died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today
at Hodge Baptist Church. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman, under
the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Virgie L. Wilson, 73
WISNER — Virgie L. Wilson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m.
Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is noon until 8 p.m.
Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Dennis Lee Yates, 43
OAK GROVE — Dennis Lee Yates, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are
10 a.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church in the Goodwill Community near Oak Grove.
Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be
at Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Previously Acknowledged
Bradford, James William: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Browning, Jeanette: 10 a.m. today, Coax Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Kennedy, Evie McIntyre: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Church of God.
Massey, Jerry: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Richardson, Rosia Mary: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence.
Williams, Billy Glenn: 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro
AUTUMN C. DELEON
Owens Memorial Chapel - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Autumn C. DeLeon will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May
13, 2006 at Hico Baptist Church in Hico with Rev. Scott Jennings, Rev. Dick
Paige and Rev. Ronnie Dyes officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Chapel
Cemetery in Hico under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of
Ruston. Autumn died May 10, 2006 in DeBerry, TX in an automobile accident. She
was a surgical technician at Willis Knighten-Bossier. She loved horses, Nascar
and saving lives. She is survived by her husband, Joe DeLeon and son, Cordell
Willett both of DeBerry TX and parents, Lloyd and Gina Stokes of Dubach, LA.
A visitation will be held at Owens Memorial Chapel from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Friday,
May 12, 2006. To leave a memorial message for the family online, please visit
www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com.
MRS. FRANCES BARMORE TERRY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Barmore Terry, 79, of West Monroe, LA will
be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 13, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral
Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow
in the Little Creek Methodist Church Cemetery near Archibald, LA. Mrs. Terry
died May 10, 2006 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Dennis F. Terry; sister, Bena Barmore Ward and brother, Thomas Benton Barmore,
Jr. Survivors include her sons, Dennis F. Terry Jr. and his wife, Laura and
Thomas C. Terry; three grandchildren, Jessica Dyson and husband, Cliff, Ryan
Terry and wife, Meghan and Brett Terry; three Brothers, Leroy Barmore, Harold
Barmore and Billy Don Barmore; sister, Maggie Lytle and numerous nieces and
nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral
Home. Memorials maybe made to the Little Creek Methodist Church Building Fund.
Sidney Ray Brown, 45
HARVEY — Sidney Ray Brown, a painter formerly of Monroe, died Sunday.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will
be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State
Funeral Home, Monroe.
Sara Cain, 86
WINNSBORO — Sara Cain, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m.
Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at
Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe and wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson
Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Rev. Herman Carter, 93
The Rev. Herman Carter of Monroe, a minister, died Tuesday. Services are 11
a.m. Saturday at Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at J.S. Clark
Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Edward M. Corley, 70
DODSON — Edward Maurice Corley died Wednesday. Graveside services are
11 a.m. today at Hodge Cemetery, Hodge. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service
time at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Autumn C. DeLeon, 30
DEBERRY, Texas — Autumn C. DeLeon, surgical technician formerly of Dubach,
died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hico Baptist Church, Hico. Visitation
is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will
be at Harmony Chapel Cemetery, Hico.
Travis Windle Dyer, 60
MADISONVILLE — Travis Windle Dyer, formerly of Archibald, an ecologist
with the Army Corps of Engineers, died April 9. Memorial services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald. Arrangements are under the direction of
Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Irene Ferguson, 69
SHREVEPORT — Irene Ferguson died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday
at Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the
church. Burial will be at Old Saline Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds
Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Kenneth Edward Hart, 69
Kenneth Edward Hart of Monroe, a retired firefighter, died Tuesday. Services
are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial
will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rev. Brisco J. Jackson, 83
CROSSETT, Ark. — The Rev. Brisco James "B.J." Jackson died Friday.
Services are 11 a.m. today at Crossett City Auditorium. Burial will be at Westview
Cemetery, Crossett, under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark.
Rita Kimball, 50
GILBERT — Rita Kimball, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday at Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today
at the church. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction
of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Allyson Lynn Long, 33
Allyson Lynn Long of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m.
today at Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 11 a.m. today
until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lillie Mae Russell, 90
JENA — Lillie Mae Russell died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.
Damon E. Strickland, 28
GRAYSON — Damon Eugene Strickland, a surgical attendant at St. Francis
Medical Center, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home,
Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Little
Star Cemetery east of Kelly.
Pernella Weeks, 104
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Pernella Weeks, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are
1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church No. 1. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today
at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial
Cemetery.
Louis Charles Williams, 69
Louis Charles Williams of Monroe, a machine attendant at General Motors, died
Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation
is 2-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Esther C. Winchester, 93
Esther Carter Winchester of West Monroe, retired from JC Penney and employed
by Sears, Bealls and a hostess at Coffee Junction Whistle Stop Bakery, died
Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial
will be at Hasley Cemetery.
Previously Acknowledged
Archie, Hattie Elizabeth: 2 p.m. Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, West Monroe.
Barham, Gene: 1 p.m. today, Balboa Baptist Church, Hot Springs Village, Ark.
Boston, Annie M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry.
Briley, Annie: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita.
Cain, Sara: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Cole Sr., John R.: 2 p.m. today, McGaha Cemetery, Goodwill.
Edwards, Joyce Irene Coleman: 2 p.m. Saturday, Douglas Cemetery near Choudrant.
Gibson, Jessie: 3 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Green, Susan Hunter: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Honeycutt, Bertha Asaline: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
Jackson, Leotra: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Marilla, Reggie T.: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
McDaniel, Adam: 2 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Morton, Frances Pauline Bledsoe: 11 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church,
Tallulah.
Palmore, Iven Dean: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Richardson, Rosia Mary: 11 a.m. today, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence.
Shaw, Larry L.: 2 p.m. today, Vineyard Community Church, West Monroe.
Smith, Greta Yvonne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Stump, William C. "Bill": 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal
Church, Denham Springs.
VanOsdell, Bessie M.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wilson, Virgie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
PATRICIA SALSBURY BROWN
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Salsbury Brown, 59, of Rayville, LA will
be 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 13, 2006 at First Assembly of God Church in Rayville,
LA with Bro. Jason Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Greer Cemetery
near Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
Patricia Salsbury Brown was born on October 3, 1946 in Rayville to Elias and
Allie Lou Salsbury and passed away on Friday, May 12, 2006 in Rayville after
a lengthy illness. Patricia was a member of the First Assembly of God in Rayville.
She was a long time Life Insurance Agent for several companies. She was preceded
in death by her brother, William Elias Salsbury and sister, Sadie Salsbury Evans.
Survivors include her husband, Donald W. Brown of Rayville, LA; children, Debbie
Mize and husband, Keith of Epps, LA, Ronnie McDonald, Jr. and wife, Melanie
of Rayville and David McDonald and wife, Barbie of Rayville; sisters, Helen
Salsbury Hunter of Kentwood, LA, Ouida Salsbury McCarty and husband, Robert,
Sr. of Rayville and Jena Salsbury Cordell and husband, Jimmy of Rayville; grandchildren,
"Little" John Graham, III and wife, LeAnn, Stephanie Horton and husband,
J.R., Joseph Graham and wife, Dani, Misty Reeves and husband, Phillip, David
Eric McDonald and Cole Michael McDonald; great grandchildren, Rilee Marie Graham,
Chloe Reeves, Lakin Horton and Kaden Reese Graham; step daughters, Dorothy,
Mickey, Kathy and step son-in-laws, host of nieces, nephews and step great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Williams, Junior Parker, Dion Branch, Johnny Graham,
Jimmy Tyson and Roy Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Traweek, A.B.
Branch, Clyde Easterling, R.H. Cromwell, Tom Dannell and Dr. Mills.
JESUS (JESSIE) ELIFAET CUETO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Jessie E. Cueto, 50, of Monroe, LA will be held at 12
Noon Saturday, May 13, 2006 at the Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation
will be from 11:30 AM until service time at the church. Jessie was born in Rosenburg,
TX on February 5, 1956 and died May 7, 2006 peacefully as he slept. He was employed
by Cleveland Marble Co. Survivors include his four children, Jessie Cueto, Jr.,
Ginger Duchesne and husband, Danny, Christopher Cueto and Daphne Boozer and
husband, Stephen; parents, Enrigue and Emma Cueto; sisters, Lupe Anderson, Maria
Templeton, Marcie Newell and husband, Merwin, Maria Tucker and husband, Tim,
Janie Smith and husband, Mike, Judy Ritchie and husband, Mike and Veronica Cueto;
brothers, Hector Cueto, Juan Cueto and wife, Debra and Rafael Cueto; grandchildren,
Dylan Cueto, Kayla Duchesne, Devin Cueto, Jacob and Nicholas Boozer; numerous
nieces and nephews and many friends.
Jessie had an extensive bandanna collection of which he was very proud. He was
a giving person who would give anything he had to anyone in need. He actively
traveled nationwide and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He
was such a fun loving man who will be greatly missed.
Rose Kyle Adkins, 82
DOWNSVILLE — Rose Emma Kyle Adkins, a homemaker, died Friday. Services
are 10 a.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Sardis
Cemetery.
Pamela Alston, 49
Pamela Alston of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday
at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens
under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Patricia S. Brown, 59
RAYVILLE — Patricia Salsbury Brown, a life insurance agent, died Friday.
Services are 3 p.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, Rayville. Burial
will be at Greer Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley
Funeral Home.
Jesse Cueto, 50
Jesse Cueto of Monroe, a marble construction worker, died Friday. Memorial services
are noon today at Trinity Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m.
today until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ernest 'Gene' Ellis, 62
JONESVILLE — Ernest "Gene" Ellis, a carpenter and mechanic,
died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Eva Church of God. Burial will be
at the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Lois Jarmon Gilley, 90
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lois Jarmon Gilley, formerly of Dunn, a retired sales
clerk with Delta Sales Department Store, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m.
Monday at Dunn Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral
Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.
Nettie Grant, 81
MARION — Nettie Grant, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m.
Monday at Marion Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under
the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Heard infant
RUSTON — The infant son of Makesha and Kevin Heard died Wednesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Iva Mae Lowery, 91
DODSON — Iva Mae Lowery, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m.
Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Transport Cemetery,
Dodson.
Myrtis 'Pud' Myers, 85
OAK GROVE — Myrtis "Pud" Myers, a teacher, died Friday. Services
are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Church of God, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m.
today at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Vertie Lee Rogers, 70
Vertie Lee Rogers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30
a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until
service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Frances Barmore Terry, 79
Frances Barmore Terry of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services
are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.
today until service time. Burial will be at Little Creek Church Cemetery, Archibald.
Vivian L. Weems, 60
Vivian L. Weems of Monroe, a retired apartment manager, died Friday. Services
are 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Calhoun. Visitation
is 4-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at
the church cemetery.
Louis Charles Williams, 69
Louis Charles Williams of Monroe, a machine attendant at General Motors, died
Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial
will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Thomas H. Williams, 91
GRAMBLING — Thomas Henry Williams, an educator, died Sunday. Services
are 11 a.m. today at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation
is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Grambling
Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Previously acknowledged
Archie, Hattie Elizabeth: 2 p.m. today, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints,
West Monroe.
Boston, Annie M.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry.
Briley, Annie: 2 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita.
Brown, Sidney Ray: 1 p.m. today, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cain, Sara: 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church.
Carter, the Rev. Herman: 11 a.m. today, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe.
DeLeon, Autumn C.: 2 p.m. today, Hico Baptist Church.
Dyer, Travis Windle: 1 p.m. today, Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.
Edwards, Joyce Irene Coleman: 2 p.m. today, Douglas Cemetery near Choudrant.
Ferguson, Irene: 3 p.m. Sunday, Old Saline Baptist Church.
Gibson, Jessie: 3 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jackson, Leotra: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Kimball, Rita: 10 a.m. today, Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church.
Marilla, Reggie T.: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
McDaniel, Adam: 2 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Palmore, Iven Dean: 2 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Smith, Greta Yvonne: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.
VanOsdell, Bessie M.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Weeks, Pernella: 1 p.m. today, Central Baptist Church No. 1, Lake Providence.
Wilson, Virgie L.: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner
LOIS JARMON GILLEY
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Lois Jarmon Gilley was born on October 20, 1915 in Lincoln Parish, LA to the
union of William A. Jarmon Sr. and Era Tibbit Jarmon and moved to Richland Parish
at the age of 15. In 1931 she married Purvis W. Gilley, who passed away in 1974.
In 1996 she moved to Nashville, TN to be near children. She is survived by her
children, Eugene Gilley and wife Margarette, Shelby Gilley and wife Marie and
Alice Breuer and husband Bruce; seven grandchildren, Tammy Gilley McElhaney,
Michael Gilley and wife Julie, Tara Sims and husband Bill, Chris Ball and wife
Peggy, Eric Gilley and wife Robin, Blair Gilley and Barton Gilley; eight great
grandchildren, Brittney McElhaney, Michael Alex Gilley, Josh Gilley, Will Sims,
Alli Sims, Sperry Ball, Layton Ball and Reagan Marie Gilley. In Louisiana, she
was a member of the Dunn Baptist Church for fifty years where she served as
a member of the Choir, the Hospitality Committee and the Ladies Sunday School
Class. She was also a Board Member of the Manger of the ARC. She was a loving
mother and homemaker. She retired from Delta Sales Department Store after many
years of service. In Nashville she was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church
and a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends
at Cox Funeral Home on Sunday, May 14, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral
services will be held at Dunn Baptist Church Monday, May 15, 2006 at 10:00 AM
with Rev. Charles Best and Rev. Terry Ganey officiating. Burial will follow
in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home
of Delhi. Pallbearers will be grandchilren. To leave a message of condolence
to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.
MALCOLM "PETE" MCEACHARN
Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Malcolm "Pete" McEacharn, 78, of Delhi, LA will
be held at 11:00AM Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Delhi Presbyterian Church. Rev.
Paul Lipe will officiate. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under
the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Visitation will be held from
4:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, May 14, 2006 in the Green Room of the Delhi Presbyterian
Church. Mr. McEacharn died Saturday following an extended illness. He was a
member of the Delhi Presbyterian Church and was a longtime Business Entrepreneur
in the Delhi area. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly O'Neal McEacharn,
his parents, Neal McEacharn Jr. and Agnes Hendricks McEacharn, a brother, Neal
Doyle McEacharn and a sister Ruth McEacharn. He is survived by two sons, David
McEacharn and his wife Jane of St. Joseph, LA and Mike McEacharn and his wife
Christi of Baton Rouge, LA; five grandchildren, Taylor McEacharn, Kasey Coco,
Tabatha Kelly, Samantha Kelly and Patrick Kelly; a former daughter-in-law,Wanda
McEacharn of Delhi,LA, and four sisters, Christyne Troegel of Natchez, MS, Rita
Curtis of Longview, TX, Madge McEacharn of Lafayette, LA and Olga Hubbard of
Rayville, LA. Pallbearers will be Dwight Clarke, Pops Howington, Jerry Hunter,
Max Dixon, Kevin Corley and Walter Huffman. Honorary pallbearers will be John
Schmidt, Frank Earl Maxwell Jr., Wilbur "Bill" Kline, Bruce Bagwell
and Charles Bowman. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit
our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.
HAROLD O'NEAL RANKIN
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Harold O. Rankin, 77, of Rayville, LA, will be at 2:00PM
Monday, May 15, 2006 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Rev. A. B.
Downs Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in
Delhi, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Visitation will
be held from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, May 14, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home. He
was a veteran of the US Navy, a 32nd Degree Mason and a business man of automobile
and furniture sales for over fifty years. After a battle with cancer for one
and a half years, Harold went to be with his Lord on Friday night. He is preceded
in death by his parents, Charles Wesley Rankin and Flora Dunham Rankin. He is
survived by wife, Betty Ezell Rankin of Rayville, LA; two brothers, Al Rankin
and wife Margaret of Monroe, LA and Charles Rankin and wife Gayle of Natchez,
MS. He is also survived by four children, three step daughters, and numerous
grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dean Ockman, Josh Lewis, Ronnie Griffin,
Bob Mathis, Brandon Griffin, Shane Starks, and Ronnie Tucker. The family would
like to give a special thanks to Dr. Hubbard, whom was not only his Doctor,
but a man that Harold admired very much. And to the Patients Choice Hospice
Staff for all the care and love that was shown to Harold and his family, for
which we will always be grateful. To leave a message of condolence to the family
please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.
MRS. VIVIAN WEEMS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Weems, 60, of Monroe, LA will be held at 3:30PM,
Sunday, May 14, 2006 at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Calhoun, LA.
Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Rev. Chris Witt will be officiating
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Weems
was born May 2, 1946 in Dumas, TX and passed away May 12, 2006 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Weems was a member of the Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe, LA and
was a retired apartment manager in Monroe, LA for many years. She was a 1964
graduate of Calhoun High School. Mrs. Weems is survived by her sons; Ricky Weems
and wife Nicky, and David Weems; granddaughter; Blake Weems; sisters: Linda
Bullock of Ruston, LA and Kate Pesnell of Choudrant, LA, brother: Ed "Jimmy"
Harper of Dennison, TX. Pallbearers will be Byron Taylor, Mike Taylor, Mark
Taylor, Chuck Bullock, David Bullock and Tommy Pylant. Honorary pallbearers
will be Danny Corrent and Jimmy Roberson. Visitation will be Sunday, May 14,
2006 from 2:30PM until service time at the church.
Iva Lee Hutchinson, 92
HODGE — Iva Lee Hutchinson died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at
Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.
Malcolm McEacharn, 78
DELHI — Malcolm "Pete" McEacharn, a longtime Delhi entrepreneur,
died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Delhi Presbyterian Church. Visitation
is 4-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under
the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Harold O'Neal Rankin, 77
RAYVILLE — Harold O'Neal Rankin, a retired automobile and furniture dealer,
died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Eunice Goodwin Smith, 95
WATERPROOF — Eunice Goodwin Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services
are 2 p.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday
until service time. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.
Preston Welch, 82
MONTEREY — Preston Welch died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Vickie M. Wilson, 53
Vickie M. Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m.
Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Burial will be in Vallery/Butler Cemetery near West Monroe.
Previously acknowledged
Adkins, Rose Emma Kyle: 10 a.m. Monday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Alston, Pamela: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ferguson, Irene: 3 p.m. today, Old Saline Baptist Church.
Gilley, Lois Jarmon: 10 a.m. Monday, Dunn Baptist Church.
Grant, Nettie: 11 a.m. Monday, Marion Baptist Church.
Lowery, Iva Mae: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Marilla, Reggie T.: 2:30 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Myers, Myrtis "Pud": 2 p.m. today, First Church of God, Oak Grove.
Rogers, Vertie Lee: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Weems, Vivian L.: 3:30 p.m. today, Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Calhoun
JUANITA GOODWIN
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Juanita Goodwin, 76, of Farmerville, LA, will be
held at 3:00PM Monday, May 15, 2006, at the Farmerville City Cemetery in Farmerville,
LA with Bro. Lamar Guillot officiating. Arrangements are under the direction
of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Goodwin a retired cashier, died
Saturday May 13, 2006. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church in Farmerville.
She is preceded in death by her husband: L. W. Goodwin; parents; G.W. &
Nannie Shumaker and three brothers. Survivors include three sons: Glenn Goodwin
of Farmerville, LA, Charles Goodwin & wife Amanda of Haynesville, LA,Jerry
Goodwin & wife Kayla Sherman of Homer, LA, one daughter: Georgia Nolan &
husband Mac of Farmerville, LA, four sisters: Thelma Allen of Columbia, LA,
Arlean Gilbert of Columbia, LA, Yvonne Austin of Choudrant, LA, Mary Lee Cook
of Fernandina Beach, FL. Serveral nieces, nephews and a host of friends Family
and friends may sign the guest book at our webpage: www.farrarfh.com.
O.P. RAINWATER
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mr. O. P. Rainwater, 95, of Delhi, LA will be held at 2:00PM
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Rev. Jimmy
Goodman will officiate. Interment will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday, May 15, 2006 at Cox
Funeral Home. Mr. Rainwater died Sunday. He was a member of the Delhi Masonic
Lodge #120 and the Lee Emmett Thomas Chapter #198 of the O.E.S. He was a fifty
year Mason and a Proficiency Certificate Mason. Masonic Burial Rites will be
conducted following the graveside service. He is preceded in death by his wife,
Hydle Pearl Rainwater, his parents Thomas Hulon Rainwater Sr. and Lela Donice
McMorris Rainwater; a sister Grace Trichell; two brothers Roy and Lloyd E. Rainwater
and a half brother Charles K. Rainwater. He is survived by four children: Tom
Rainwater of San Antonio, TX, Donice McBroom of Winnsboro, LA, Lawrence Rainwater
of Eugene, OR and Dan Rainwater of Rayville, LA; a brother Charles Glen Rainwater
of Midland, TX; four half brothers Randall Rainwater of TX, Thomas Hulon Rainwater
Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Joe Rainwater of Bastrop, LA and Chris Rainwater of
FL; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Masons. To leave a message of condolence to the family please
visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com.
ROY WILLIAM SULLIVAN
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA
Funeral services for Roy William Sullivan, 82, will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday,
May 16, 2006, at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania, LA. Rev. Wendel
Sellers will be officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery
in Lake Providence, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral
Visitation will held be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, Monday, May 15, 2006, at the
Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence, LA. Mr. Sulliavan died Sunday, May 14, 2006
at the Olive Branch Nursing Home in Tallulah, LA. Mr. Sullivan was born June
15, 1923 in Raleigh, MS. He was a retired Deputy Sheriff withthe East Carroll
Parish Sheriff's Department. He attended the Transylvania Baptist Church. He
also retired from the East Carroll Parish School Board. Mr. Sullivan was a highly
decorated WWII veteran serving from February 17, 1943 until December 8, 1945
as Staff Sergeant, US Third Army under Gen. George S. Patton in the Battle of
the Bulge. He was a member of the Pecan Grove #222 F. and A.M. He is preceded
in death by his son; Bill Sullivan, daughter-in-law; Carolyn Thom Sullivan,
father; William Jeffrie Sullivan, mother; Martha Isabel Sullivan, brothers;
Ledrew Sullivan, Lloyd Sullivan, and Hershal Sullivan, sisters; Mae Sellers
and Mildred Sellers. He is survived by his wife; Doris F. Sullivan, Lake Providence,
LA, daughter; Ann Sullivan Fautheree, Lake Providence, LA, son-in-law; Douglas
Fautheree, Lake Providence, LA, Granddaughters;Emily Ann Donahue, Brooklyn,
NY, and Laura Fautheree Bryant, Monroe, LA, grandsons; William Gordon Donahue,
Greenville, NC, and Dr. Gregory Fautheree, Gainesville, FL, brother; Troy Lee
Sullivan, Transylvania, LA, and sister; Florine Swafford, Transylvania, LA.
Pallbearers will be; Jerry Lee Sullivan, Jeff Sullivan, Troy L. Sullivan Jr.,
Barry Sullivan, Ray Sullivan and Tommy Swafford.
MS. VICKIE WILSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ms. Vickie Wilson, 53, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM,
Monday, May 15, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, LA. Burial
will follow at Vallery Cemetery. Pastor Stuart Hallam will be officiating under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Ms. Wilson was born
April 3, 1953 in Monroe, LA and passed away May 13, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Ms.
Wilson is survived by her daughters; Mary Powell and husband Kenneth of West
Monroe, LA, Barbara Johnson and husband Clint of Monroe, LA, son: Brian Wilson
and wife Gayle of Calhoun, LA, brothers: Bert T. Hibbard III of Eros, LA, Joe
Hibbard and wife Charlene of Calhoun, LA, sister: Theresa Hibbard of Eros, LA,
grandchildren: Ethan, Amber, Noah, Christopher, Morgan, Brian, and Rachel. Pallbearers
will be Steve Vallery, Troy Bryan, James Fowler, Junior Vallery, Andy Vallery,
and Caleb Hibbard. Visitation will be Monday at 9:00AM until services begin
at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Juanita Goodwin, 76
FARMERVILLE — Juanita Goodwin, a retired cashier, died Saturday. Graveside
service is 3 p.m. today at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of
Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Samuel J. Jinor, 55
RUSTON — Samuel J. Jinor, a landscaper formerly of Monroe, died Thursday.
Services are 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at
Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
John Lewis, 73
SEATTLE — John Lewis, a laborer formerly of Monroe, died May 6. Services
are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be at Natchez National
Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Sylvester Percy, 70
SAN FRANCISCO — Sylvester Percy, formerly of Clayton, died Thursday. Services
are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe
O.P. Rainwater, 95
DELHI — O.P. Rainwater, a retired farmer of Delhi, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Faith Memorial
Park Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Roy William Sullivan, 82
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Roy William Sullivan died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Burial will be at Providence
Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home,
Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral Home.
Betty Thompson, 71
Betty Thompson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. A graveside service is 4
p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Preston Welch, 82
MONTEREY — Preston Welch, a retired off-shore drilling worker, died Saturday.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be
at Paul's Family Cemetery, Monterey.
Previously Acknowledged
Adkins, Rose Emma Kyle: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Alston, Pamela: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gilley, Lois Jarmon: 10 a.m. today, Dunn Baptist Church.
Grant, Nettie: 11 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church.
McEacharn, Malcolm "Pete": 11 a.m. today, Delhi Presbyterian Church.
Rankin, Harold O'Neal: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Rogers, Vertie Lee: 10:30 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Smith, Eunice Goodwin: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Wilson, Vickie M.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
JIM "JOE" POINDEXTER
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Jim "Joe" Poindexter, Jr., age 72, of Rayville,
LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Mangham Assembly of God
Church under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home-Rayville, LA. Officiating
will be Bro. Larry Shipman and Tommy Poindexter. Interment will follow in the
Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA. Jim "Joe" was born June 21, 1933 and
passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2006 Mr. Poindexter was a member of Mangham Assembly
of God Church in Mangham, LA. He worked at St. Francis Medical Center in the
Maintenance Department. He was preceded in death by his father, James Poindexter,
Sr.; grandparents and nephew, Wayne Poindexter.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Hibbard Poindexter of Rayville, LA; mother,
Lela Woodward Poindexter Brunson of Monroe, LA; daughter, Glenda McBroom of
Start, LA and her fiancé, John Laird of Vicksburg, MS; six sisters, Bobbye
Buelow of Monroe, LA, Gay Driscoll and husband, Dick of Gulf Port, MS, Ida Gilley
of Mangham, LA, Lila Walimaa and husband, Ray of West Monroe, LA, Ann Kitchens
and husband, Marvin of West Monroe, LA and Doris Cox and husband, Tommy of Mangham,
LA; brother, Tommy Poindexter and wife, Meg of Mangham, LA; sister-in-law, Jimmie
Crocker of Lake Village, AR; brothers-in-law, H.B. Hibbard of Winnsboro, LA
and Joey Hibbard of Rayville, LA; host of Special Nieces and Nephews, whom he
loved as his own children; sister-in-law, Patsy Poindexter of Mangham, LA and
brother-in-law, Pete Mercer of Mangham, LA. Pallbearers will be Gary Gilley,
Jeff Mercer, Steve Poindexter, Jason Douglas, Marshall Wayne Poindexter, David
Ezernack, Christopher Noble and Brandon Poindexter. Honorary pallbearers will
be Jimmy Poindexter, Danny Ezernack, David Ezernack, Sr., Kurt Buelow and Dr.
Ralph Abraham. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:30 PM until 9:00 PM at the
funeral home.
OPAL FERN SINGLETON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Fern Singleton, 95, of Monroe will be at 10:00
AM Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with
Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will follow
in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Singleton was born January 31, 1911 in Altoona,
KS and passed away Monday, May 15, 2006, at Avalon Place. She was a member of
Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her
daughter, Janie Jeffreys; granddaughter, Sondra Elaine Jeffreys and grandsons,
Floyd Jeffreys, Jr. and Bernard Hutchinson, Jr. Mrs. Singleton is survived by
many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Hammock, Michael Hodges, Ceil Jeffreys, Roger
Smith, William Whitehead and Dennis Bell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00
PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
MR. MILTON E. WILKS
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Milton E. Wilks, 94, of Shawnee, OK, formerly of Bastrop
will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at the chapel of Golden Funeral
Home with Rev. Jim Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church
Cemetery. Mr. Wilks passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006 at the Golden Rule Nursing
Home in Shawnee, OK. Milton was born to Frank and Martha Wilks on December 11,
1911 in Hilly, LA. Milton attended Hilly schools and graduated from Ruston High
School. Milton also attended Louisiana Tech where he ran track and received
his BS from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now University of Louisiana Lafayette).
He married Bernice Thompson April 16, 1939 in Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S.
Navy during WWII and played in the Navy Band. Milton was also a member of the
Rotary Club in Bastrop. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball and taught
Sunday school at the First Baptist Church in Bastrop. He was also County Supervisor
for the Farmer's Home Administration, USDA in Morehouse Parish. After retirement
he worked for Keith-Babb Auctioneers and was a farm appraiser. He was a longtime
member of First Baptist Church of Bastrop. Survivors of Milton include the following,
one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Jackie Wilks of Shawnee, OK; two grandsons
and daughter-in-law, David Wilks of Norman, OK and Bryan and Courtney Wilks
of Jenks, OK and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma
Baptist University Scholarship fund for track in memory of Milton Wilks. Visitation
will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Golden Funeral
Home.
Kenneth Brantley, 76
FARMERVILLE — Kenneth "Pete" Brantley, a retired electrical
engineer with Ford, Bacon and Davis and a minister with the Church of Christ,
died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral
Home, Farmerville.
Clarence Cameron, 88
WINNSBORO — Clarence Cameron, a custodian, died May 9. Services are 1
p.m. Wednesday at Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today
at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at State Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Dorothy N. Cobb, 74
Dorothy Neathery Cobb of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is 5-9
p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements
are incomplete.
James Collie, 80
James Collie of West Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today
at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time
at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Francis T. McLeland, 75
Francis Talmadge McLeland of Monroe, a retired banker, died Monday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Annie V. McMoy, 86
JONESBORO — Annie V. McMoy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services
are 2 p.m. today at Concord Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements are under the direction
of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Nolan 'Son' Parks, 86
WINNSBORO — Nolan "Son" Parks, a farmer, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation
is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.=
Previously acknowledged
Alston, Pamela: 11 a.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lewis, John: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rainwater, O.P.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Sullivan, Roy William: 10 a.m. today, Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania.
Thompson, Betty: 4 p.m. today, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Welch, Preston: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday
KENNETH L. "PETE" BRANTLEY
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth L. "Pete" Brantley, 76, of Downwville
will be held Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville
with Bro. Richard Byrd officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty/Hill Cemetery,
Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of
Farmerville. Mr. Brantley was born June 22, 1929 in Farmerville and passed away
May 15, 2006 after a lengthy illness. He graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1950
and was employed as an electrical engineer for forty-one years. He was a minister
in the Church of Christ for fifty-six years and an avid and talented musician
with a great love for bluegrass music. His love of music and friends was exceeded
only by his love of family, particularly his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Brantley was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Era Brantley;
sister, Maxine Davis and brother, Boone Brantley. He is survived by his wife
of fourteen years, Janie Hicks Brantley, Bobbie Jo Brantley, the wife of his
children; sister, Evelyn Washam of Farmerville; brother, Ronnie Brantley and
wife, Linda of Columbia; four children, Kenneth L. Brantley, Jr. of New Iberia,
David Bruce Brantley and wife, Sharon of St. Marys, GA and Marlon Bat Brantley
and wife, Leslie of Farmerville; daughter, Jo Evelyn Ginn and husband, Jerry
of West Monroe; stepdaughters, Raine Smith and husband, Everett of Downsville
and Riayn Bowen and husband, Kelly of Farmerville; grandchildren, Tom Brantley
and wife, Claire of Tampa, FL, Jessica Vaughn and husband, Jonathan of Holly
Ridge, NC, David and Harrison Brantley of St. Marys, GA, Ethan and Trent Ginn
of West Monroe, Lauren Patterson of Farmerville, Sam Smith of Farmerville, Sage
Smith of Downsville and Piper Bowen of Farmerville; great grandchildren, Carter
Brantley and Angelina Vaughn and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Tom Brantley, David Brantley, Harrison Brantley, Richie
Brantley, Steve Hollis, Everett Smith, Kelly Bowen and Gene Barron. Honorary
pallbearers are Robert Fuller, Roy Fuller, Derl Upshaw, Jim Pardue, Bobby Tucker
and Kenneth Clemmons. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Wednesday,
May 17, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Friends may send condolences
to the family at www.farrarfh.com.
LAWRENCE PAUL (SKEET) EVERETT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Lawrence Paul (Skeet) Everett, 71, of West Monroe will
be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 18, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe with Rev. Josh Beshea and Rev. John Dallalio officiating.
Burial will be in the Start Cemetery. Mr. Everett died May 16, 2006 at his residence
in West Monroe. He was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church and a veteran
of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Effie B. Everett; sons,
Dean Everett, Paul Everett and Eddie Everett and wife, Penny; daughter, Lucretia
Balch and husband, Bob; brother, Bill Everett; five granddaughters; one grandson;
two great granddaughters and one great grandson. Pallbearers will be Dan Littleton,
David Murphy, Donald Howe, Michael Fitch, James Holland and Casey Nugent. Visitation
will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe.
FRANCIS TALMADGE MCLELAND
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Francis Talmadge McLeland, 75, passed away on May 15, 2006, after a lengthy
Alzheimer's illness and a recent stroke. Funeral services are scheduled for
10:00 AM Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road,
Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation
Services will be Wednesday, May 17, 2006, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn
Funeral Home. Mr. McLeland was born October 16, 1930 to Frank Kent McLeland
and Cloy Dell Griffith McLeland. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah
and brothers, James and Wade McLeland. Francis graduated from Ouachita Parish
High School and continued his education through his banking career with various
banking related programs. He was a graduate of the N A B A C School of Banking
for Auditors and Controllers at the University of Wisconsin. He taught a course
in Principal of Banking at Northeast Louisiana University/ULM. He served as
a Sergeant First Class Company F of the Louisiana National Guard for eight years.
Mr. McLeland began his business career with Ouachita National Bank and retired
as a Vice President after twenty-nine years. He then served as Sr. Vice President
at First National Bank/Hibernia Bank/Capital One Bank for thirteen years. Francis
"Mr. Mac" offered leadership to a number of community groups. Including
deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe where he served as church treasurer,
chairman of the deacons, sang in the choir and various other positions of leadership.
He was a charter member and treasurer of Monroe Sertoma, treasurer of Silver
Water Girl Scouts, National Association of Purchasing Management, Lou-Ark, Inc.
Chapter for ten years, treasurer of Cerebral Palsy Monroe Chapter, Member Monroe/West
Monroe Chamber of Commerce. Francis was well known around Monroe as "Mr.
Mac", a very kind, thoughtful, generous, and highly respected gentleman.
Those who worked under his supervision have lavished his praise for professionalism.
Francis's various interests included Duck Hunting, Fishing, Bowling on a bank
team, played church and bank league softball as a pitcher. Devoted to his family,
Mr. McLeland is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Laverne Gould McLeland;
three daughters and their husbands, Pam and Gerald Gates of Bossier City, Donna
Morrow of Monroe, Janice and Venoy "Bubba" Worley of Bernice; six
grandchildren, David, Brian and Eric Gates, Maranda and Ben Green, Brandi Worley
and Christopher and Debra Noel, Jr. and one great grandchild, Raleigh Danielle
Green. Pallbearers will be Jeff Letson, Jimmy Vallery, Jeff Gill, Jimmy Gifford,
Ben Green and Ken Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Emmanuel
Baptist Church, Glenn Brunson and Tim Knight. In lieu of flowers, since Alzheimer's
has robbed his grandchildren and great grandchild of so many memories, they
would appreciate a card or memory for a scrapbook.
Millie Ann Bolden, 57
Millie Ann Bolden of Monroe, a transportation director, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is
1-5 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe and 6-8 p.m.
Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Eugene Carter, 68
WINNSBORO — Eugene Carter, a retiree, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Madison B. Copes, infant
Madison Brooke Copes, the infant daughter of Jason Neil Copes and Jessica Nicole
Shopher of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mary Ruffin Knight, 75
BASTROP — Mary Imogene Ruffin Knight, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services
are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Jerry W. Munholland, 51
Jerry Wayne Munholland of West Monroe, a tree surgeon, died Monday. Graveside
services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Epps Cemetery, Epps. Visitation is 6-8 p.m.
today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jeanne Larche Myers, 80
BASTROP — Jeanne Dare Larche Myers, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services
are 1 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Dorothy C. Neathery, 74
Dorothy Cobb Neathery of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is 5-9
p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements
are incomplete.
Jim 'Joe' Poindexter, 72
RAYVILLE — Jim "Joe" Poindexter, maintenance department at St.
Francis Medical Center, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mangham First
Assembly of God Church, Mangham. Burial will be at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald,
under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Vonnetta Sims, 87
BASTROP — Vonnetta Sims, retired owner of Sims' Daycare, died Monday.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Opal Fern Singleton, 95
Opal Fern Singleton of Monroe, a retired apartment manager, died Monday. Services
are 10 a.m. today at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation
is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe.
L.C. Tatum, 77
COLUMBIA — L.C. Tatum, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m.
Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday
at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Pauline Thompson, 92
BASKIN — Pauline Thompson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10
a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6:30-9
p.m. today with rosary service at 6 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral
Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Della Braddock Wilkes, 66
CLARKS — Della Braddock Wilkes, retired from the U.S. Postal Service,
died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral
Home, Columbia.
R.C. Woodard, 84
ARCADIA — R.C. Woodard, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Rose-Neath
Funeral Home, Arcadia. Burial will be at Alabama Cemetery.
Previously acknowledged
Cameron, Clarence: 1 p.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Lewis, John: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe
Parks, Nolan "Son": 2 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home,
Winnsboro
JOHN OTIS CLAY
Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home - Canal Fulton, OH
John Otis Clay, 84, died Monday, May 15, 2006 in his sleep.
Born to Otis D. and Maude (Krumlauf) Clay in Canton, OH, on December 5, 1921,
he grew up in the Canal Fulton, OH area and graduated from the College of Wooster,
Wooster, OH in 1942, where he was President of the Student Senate, winner of
the William A. Gallpin Award, and starting quarterback for the Wooster Scots.
After graduation he joined the war effort as a Lieutenant j.g. in the U S Navy
serving in the South Pacific 1943-1946. In 1947, he married a fellow Wooster
graduate Margaret Lucy Reed of Cincinnati. In 1948, he obtained his Masters
Degree in Petroleum Geology from the University of Illinois and began a nearly
sixty year career in the oil and gas business. That business took him to Monroe,
LA in 1951 where he began his own oil and gas consulting and exploration business.
For over fifty years, the John O. Clay Exploration Company drilled and developed
oil and gas fields in North Louisiana and Texas. He was active in his profession
as a member of Sigma Xi and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists
and served as President of the Northeastern Louisiana Chapter of the American
Petroleum Institute. He was a part time professor of geology at Northeast Louisiana
University and was the Ross Shoolroy Professor of Geology at the College of
Wooster in the spring of 1983.
He was an active resident of Monroe, LA from 1951 until his death, enjoying
a good game of tennis, a hand or two of bridge, or a good meal with many wonderful
friends. He was a fifty year member of St. Paul Methodist Church and former
member of its Board of Stewards. He was active in the United Way and the Little
Theater and served as President of the YMCA. He also served on the Alumni Board
and as a Trustee of the College of Wooster. Clay's Park Resort, a five hundred
acre campground and water park in Canal Fulton, OH founded by his father in
the 1950's, was a long time business interest and remained his summer home until
his death. Clay' s Park Resort held a special place in his heart and it was
at Clay's Park that he wished to spend his last days and to have his ashes join
the beautiful landscape he so loved. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine
years, Margaret Lucy, a daughter of Peggy and her husband, Kevin McQuaide, of
Canal Fulton, OH, four sons and their wives; John and Mary Margaret Clay, of
Fort Worth, TX, Mike and Jan Clay, of Monroe, LA, Timothy and Debra Clay of
Houston, TX and Thomas and Ewa Clay of Canal Fulton, Oh. He is also survived
by twelve grandchildren; Ben & Mary Carolyn Gatkze, Kathryn Clay, Reed Clay,
Clay Holmes, King Holmes, Lucy & Vienney Iraheta, Caroline Clay, Michael
Clay, Katie Clay, Kendall Clay, Lexie Clay and Jon Clay, and one great grandchild;
Ben Iraheta. Memorial Service is Friday at 10:00AM at the Canal Fulton United
Methodist Church, 363 West Cherry St. Canal Fulton, OH, with Pastor David Case
officiating. His memory may be honored with a gift to: The College of Wooster,
Wooster OH; St. Paul Methodist Church, Monroe, LA; or the Canal Fulton United
Methodist Church in Canal Fulton, OH.
MADISON BROOKE COPES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Madison Brooke Copes, infant daughter of Jason Neil Copes
and Jessica Nicole Shopher, will be at 2:00PM Friday, May 19, 2006, at Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery with Todd Arender officiating under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Brett
McMurray, Chris Colvin and Conner Reed Mullins.
"This little tiny baby
Was sent from God above
To fill our hearts with happiness
And touch our lives with love
He must have known
We'd give our all
And always do our best
To give our precious baby love
And be grateful and so blessed."
RAYMOND SWEET
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Raymond Sweet, 84, of Monroe, will be at 10:00AM, Friday, May
19, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating.
Interment will be in St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Sweet, one of identical twins, was born
September 14, 1921, in Monroe, LA, and died May 17, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He
graduated in 1953 with the first graduating class as a four year university
at Northeast Louisiana University with a major in Mathematics. He served four
years in the U. S. Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans and U.S.S.
Hancock aircraft carrier during Pearl Harbor. He was a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church and now St. Matthew Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Men's Club
and a past member of the Monroe Riding Club and worked for the U.S. Postal Service
from 1950 until he retired in 1966. He was preceded in death by his parents
Harvey Sweet and India Mae Mathis Sweet; four brothers, James Allison Sweet,
Herman Sweet, Harold L. Sweet, and Harry (Salvador Marchese) Sweet; and two
sisters, Helen Sweet Convoy and Arris Laverata Sweet. He is survived by his
wife, Antoinette Dollie Sweet; sons, Harvey Ray Sweet and fiancé Sylvia
Haynes and Frank Anthony Sweet; six grandchildren, Andrea Sweet, Kevin Sweet,
Alyce Sweet, Suzy Sweet Moore and husband Carl, Frannie Sweet, Kelly Sweet Lee
and husband Chris; three great grandchildren, Mickaela McSwain, Peyton Moore
and Zane Lee; sister, Betty Sweet Brock and husband Richard Brock; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Frank V. Jungina, David Jungina, Tommy
Gardner, Pete Alderman, Rickey Brock, and Jim Jones. Honorary pallbearers will
be Buster Landrum, Larry Thompson and J.T. Bennett. Visitation will be from
5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA. A Vigil Wake Service will be at 7 PM.
R.C. WOODARD
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia, LA
Funeral services will be held for R.C. Woodard, 84, at the Chapel of Rose-Neath
Funeral Home in Arcadia on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Officiating will
be Rev. Don Woodard, assisted by Rev. Reginald Colvin. Interment will follow
at Alabama cemetery. Mr. Woodard was born September 7, 1921 to Albert A. Woodard
and Rachel Tawwatters Woodard. He entered into rest Monday, May 15, 2006 at
Homer Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Woodard retired from
the Louisiana Ordnance Plant with twenty years of service and was a former employee
of Johnston Security Services, Inc. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church
in Arcadia.Mr. Woodard was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law,
Marvin Johnston. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Katy Caver
Woodard of Arcadia; two sons, Rev. Don Woodard and wife, Connie of Arcadia and
Glenn Alton Woodard and wife, Dianne Kelly Woodard of Oxford, MS; two daughters,
Betty Woodard Johnston of Monroe, LA and Dale Woodard Woods and husband, Bill
of Kaufman, TX; four sisters, Eleanor Beers of Ft. Worth, TX, Lucille Shelton,
Gloria Richardson and Annie Muriel Colvin, all of Simsboro, LA; twelve grandchildren;
fourteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and
friends. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
David Michael Acklen, 56
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — David Michael Acklen, died Monday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Millie Ann Bolden, 57
Millie Ann Bolden of Monroe, a transportation director, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is
1-5 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe and 6-8 p.m. today
at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Kenneth Brantley, 76
DOWNSVILLE — Kenneth L. "Pete" Brantley, a retired electrical
engineer and a minister, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral
Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.
Eugene Carter, 68
WINNSBORO — Eugene Carter, a retired law enforcement guard, died Tuesday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial
will be at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.
Bennetta Christiansen, 82
MENA, Ark. — Bennetta Waters Christiansen, a bookkeeper, died Wednesday.
Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Mena. Arrangements
are under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home, Mena.
Carl Lee Elkin Jr., 55
Carl Lee Elkin Jr. of West Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired carpenter,
died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will
be at Harris Cemetery.
Lawrence P. Everett, 71
Lawrence Paul Everett of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services
are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.
today until service time. Burial will be at Start Cemetery, Start.
Ambria Ferguson, 4
MARION — Ambria Ferguson, the daughter of Tyrhonda Ferguson, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Christopher Green, infant
Christopher I. Green, the infant son of Chauncy and Norika Green of Monroe,
died May 10. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Cemetery,
Fort Necessity. Arrangements are under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home,
Winnsboro.
Patricia Ann Greer, 66
JONESBORO — Patricia Ann Greer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside
services are 4 p.m. today at Siloam Springs Cemetery, Gansville. Arrangements
are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Louise Harper, 76
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Louise Harper, formerly of Marion, a store clerk, died
Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Monroe.
J.B. Leachman, 75
RUSTON — J.B. Leachman, a firefighter, died Wednesday. Services are 10
a.m. Friday at Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today
at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of
Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Francis T. McLeland, 75
Francis Talmadge McLeland of Monroe, a retired banker, died Monday. Services
are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial
will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ethel Nicholas, 60
HOUSTON, Texas — Ethel Nicholas, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died
Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill
Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
James Presley, 79
HOMER — James Presley, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount
Calm Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home,
Homer. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Terrie Ann Taylor, 44
DALLAS, Texas — Terrie Ann Taylor, formerly of Winnsboro, a health-care
provider, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church,
Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until 7 p.m. Friday with wake service from 6-7
p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Berry Hill Cemetery,
Winnsboro.
Loy C. Vandiver, 84
RUSTON — Loy C. Vandiver, formerly of Fayetteville, Ark., a pilot with
the U.S. Air Force, died Wednesday. Services are Monday in Fayetteville. Visitation
is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Robert Earl Watson, 66
MER ROUGE — Robert Earl Watson, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are
1 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today
at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer
Rouge.
Della Braddock Wilkes, 66
CLARKS — Della Braddock Wilkes, a retired postal worker, died Tuesday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at
Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Previously acknowledged
Knight, Mary Imogene Ruffin: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Munholland, Jerry Wayne: 1 p.m. today, Epps Cemetery, Epps.
Myers, Jeanne Dare Larche: 1 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Sims, Vonnetta: 11 a.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Tatum, L.C.: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Thompson, Pauline: 10 a.m. today, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro.
Woodard, R.C.: 11 a.m. Friday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
SHERMAN EDWARD BUSH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Sherman Edward Bush, 66, of Calhoun, LA will be at
10:00AM Saturday, May 20, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West
Monroe, LA with Rev. Lenard Garlington officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion
Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Bush was born July 21, 1939 and went to meet his
Lord on May 18, 2006. He was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting, fishing, and gardening
were his hobbies along with loving and playing with his dogs. He also loved
to read. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Lillie Shell
Bush; sisters, Ida Faye Hall and Myra Joyce Rainbolt; brother and sister-in-law,
Roy and Gloria Bush; sister and brother-in-law, Ginger and Jerry Musgrove; and
numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Visitation will be
Friday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may made to the American Cancer Association, Cystic Fibrosis, or Louisiana
Baptist Children's Home.
Harvel Wayne Christy
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Harvel Wayne Christy, 55, of West Monroe, LA will be held
at 2:00PM Saturday, May 20, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West
Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Head Cemetery
in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Christy died May 17, 2006 at his residence in West Monroe,
LA. Harvel loved the Lord Jesus Christ and worshipped him as a member of the
Immanuel Worship and Fellowship Church. He was a veteran of the United States
Navy serving in Vietnam. Harvel was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and
fishing. Survivors include his wife; Cheryl Hale Christy, sons, Chris Christy
and wife Elizabeth, Nathan Christy; mother, Marjorie Baugh and husband Tollie;
brother, Jerry Christy; sister, Cheryl Jones and husband Butch; grandchildren,
Logan, Dustin, Courtney, Clara, Amanda, Hannah, Kayleigh, Colton and Evan; father-in-law
and mother-in-law, Milton and Virginia Hale, numerous family members and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday, May 19, 2006 at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Worship
and Fellowship Church Building Fund. Much love and many thanks to everyone involved
in his life and illness.
MR. CARL LEE ELKIN
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Carl Lee Elkin Jr., 55, of West Monroe, LA, formaly
of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on
Friday, May 19, 2006 at 3:00PM with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment
will follow at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial
Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Elkin was born July 22, 1950 in Winnsboro,
LA and passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at home in West Monroe, LA. He was
a retired carpenter, and a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Elkin served with
the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his
father, Carl Lee Elkin Sr., and his mother, Annabell Jordan Elkin. He is survived
by two daughters; Lisa Tillory of Crowville, LA and Carla Ronquille of West
Monroe, LA, three brothers; Roger Elkin of Monroe, LA, Earl Elkin of West Monroe,
LA, and Charles Elkin of Gilbert, LA, and three grandchildren. The Pallbearers
will be Richard Elkin, Randy Elkin, Chuck Elkin, Cody Elkin, Marcelle Ronquille
III, and Cody McMurray. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Olvie Christy and Cheryl
Barton. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday, May 18, 2006.
ALLEN EVERETTE MCGAHA
Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Allen Everette McGaha, age 75, of Oak Grove, LA will be
held at 2:00PM on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Goodwill Church of God in Goodwill,
LA. Rev. Jason Strong will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lake Village
Cemetery in Lake Village, AR. Mr. McGaha died at his residence on Wednesday,
May 17, 2006. Mr. McGaha was born in the Concord Community in West Carroll Parish,
LA and was raised in Lake Village, AR. He served in the 11th Armed Cal. during
the Korean Conflict. He was retired from the Eudora Garment Company and had
lived in Oak Grove, LA for over forty years. He is preceded in death by his
parents, John Bunyan McGaha and Lula Frances Harrison McGaha; brother, Tilman
McGaha and two sisters, Ann Crouch and Sue Mazzanti. He is survived by sister,
Betty Sanford of Oak Grove, LA; brother and sister-in-law, John and Joyce McGaha
of McGehee, AR; brother, Charles McGaha of Monroe, LA; brother and sister-in-law,
Mike and Sherry McGaha of Lake Village, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Walter
and Byrd McGaha of Pineville, LA; brother-in-law, Bobby Crouch of Oak Grove,
LA; brother-in-law, Bobby Mazzanti of Lake Village, AR; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers are Steve Sanford, Kevin Sanford, Scott McGaha, Jeff
McGaha, John McGaha, Jimbo Morphis, Bob Crouch, David Andrews, Jonathan Williams,
Mark Price, Butch Fleniken, Bill Woods, John Stephens and Jared Ferguson. Family
will receive friends from 5:00PM to 9:00PM Friday, May 19, 2006 at the Goodwill
Church of God.
DOROTHY COBB NEATHERY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Cobb Neathery, 74, of Monroe will be at 2:00PM
Saturday, May 20, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Mrs. Neathery was born
February 2, 1932 in Delhi, LA and passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at St. Francis
North Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Monroe Cobb
and Jessie Trahern Cobb; brothers, Woodrow W. Cobb and James P. Cobb; and sister,
Lela Cobb Nielsen; nephews, Gene Cobb and Junior Nielsen; and sister-in-law,
Annie Pearl Cobb. Mrs. Neathery is survived by two sons, Larry L. Cobb (owner
Cobb's Custom Trucks) and fiancé, Denise Keen of Monroe, LA, and Glenn
D. Neathery and wife, Betty Jean of Arcadia, LA; grandchildren, Jody Cobb, Johnny
Cobb, Calysta N. Manning and husband, Philip, Amy Nicole Coldiron and husband,
Brad, Clay Neathery and wife, Kelly, Philip Neathery,and Ayden Michael Keen;
great-grandchildren, Harley Cobb, Samantha Neathery, Kyle Manning, Chance Perritt,
Harley Coldiron, Britton Manning, Alexander Grisham, Katelyn Neathery, Johnathan
Manning, Isaac Coldiron, and Clayton Neathery; siblings, Jarrell Cobb of Delhi,
LA and Lona Lee Dear of Delhi, LA; uncle, C. L. Trahern of Stover, MO; numerous
nieces and nephews; and Jody's and Johnny's mother, Julia Cobb Cooper, her husband,
Larry Cooper, and her mother, Mildred Baker. Visitation will be Friday from
5:00PM until 9:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist
Church Building Fund. The family wishes to extend Special Thanks to all church
members of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, nursing staff at Avalon
Nursing Home, and St. Francis North Hospital staff for the prayers and kindness.
CAROLDEEN LEE MERSHON VERBECK
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
A memorial service celebrating the life, love and ministry of Caroldeen Verbeck
will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 11:00AM, Saturday, May 20, 2006.
Officiating will be The Rev. Canon Walter Friese, celebrant, and The Rev. Paul
D. Martin, preacher. A reception will follow in the church parlor and garden.
Caroldeen was a registered nurse and worked at Willis-Knighton Home Health and
Brentwood Hospital. She was committed to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and
witnessed in her life to His grace, love and the transforming power of His gospel.
Caroldeen was active in a number of ministries including Cursillo, Karios Prison
Ministry, Happening for Youth, The Healing Ministry of the Order of St. Luke,
helped bring Kairos Outside to Louisiana and started The Mary Gertrude Querbes
Chapter of The Daughters of The King. Her loving and gentle spirit truly touched
countless lives. She is survived by her parents, C.L. and Dene Mershon of Fairhope,
AL; her husband, The Rev. Guido Verbeck; her children, Joseph Wilson and wife,
Leslie of Washington, D.C., Jon Wilson and wife, Wendy of Navarre, FL, Andy
Harwick of Miami, FL, Guido Verbeck, IV and wife, Gennie of Plano, TX and Michael
Verbeck and wife, Shay of Mobile, AL; brother, Buzz Mershon and wife, Brenda
of Atlanta, GA; and friend, Carol Murphy and husband, Keith of Fort Walton Beach,
FL; grandchildren, Brittany, Katie, Matthew, Mary Patterson, Wiley, Annah, Cassie
and Sarah; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer their
thanks to Dr. Nick Szentirmai, Dr. Ben Quinney and Dr. Paul Schuler for their
compassionate and professional care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given
to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 275 Southfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71105 or
to the American Cancer Society.
David Michael Acklen, 56
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — David Michael Acklen, formerly of Archibald, died
Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Little Creek United Methodist Church,
Archibald. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Louis Charles Ashton, 47
BASTROP — Louis Charles Ashton died May 11. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday
at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the
church. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction
of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lloyd 'Ree' Bass, 83
FERRIDAY — Lloyd "Ree" Bass, retired from the lumber industry,
died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Methodist Church, Natchez,
Miss. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial
will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.
Millie Ann Bolden, 57
Millie Ann Bolden of Monroe, a transportation director, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial will be
at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Orillia Bolin, 93
BASTROP — Orillia Bolin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10
a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.
Baby girl Douglas, infant
The infant daughter of Robert C. and Ashley F. Douglas died Saturday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Ambria B. Ferguson, 4
MARION — Ambria B. Ferguson, the daughter of Tyrhonda Ferguson, died Tuesday.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is
6-8 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be at Marion
Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dan Gilbert Sr., 80
Dan Gilbert Sr. of Monroe, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday
at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral
Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Frances M. Givens, 84
Frances M. Givens of Monroe, an administrative assistant in education, died
Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be
at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Louise Harper, 76
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Louise Harper, formerly of Marion, a store clerk, died
Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Monroe.
John Higginbotham, 80
BASTROP — John Thomas "J.T." Higginbotham, a dairy farmer, died
Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation
is 2 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Christ Church
Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Willie Harry James, 46
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Willie Harry James died Monday. Services are 11 a.m.
Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today
with wake services from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gaither
Memorial Cemetery.
Thomas R. Jones, 91
Thomas Rutledge "Tom R." Jones of West Monroe, a retired maintenance
supervisor with Adams Industries, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Allen Everette McGaha, 75
OAK GROVE — Allen Everette McGaha, a security guard, died Wednesday. Services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial will be at Lake
Village Cemetery, Lake Village, Ark., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home,
Oak Grove.
Ethel Nicholas, 80
COLLINSTON — Ethel Nicholas, a homemaker, died May 11. Services are 11
a.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 7-9 p.m.
today at the church. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston,
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Mary Ellen Pardue, 57
Mary Ellen Pardue of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation is 9-10
a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements
are incomplete.
Sylvester Percy, 71
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Sylvester Percy, formerly of Clayton, a mechanic,
died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation
is 5-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension
Cemetery.
Dewayne Perry, 55
EL DORADO, Ark. — Dewayne Perry, a professional painter, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Shelby Hunter Pierce, 88
GRAMBLING — Shelby Hunter Pierce, a teacher, died Tuesday. Services are
10 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7
p.m. today at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be at
Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Eva Opal Sistrunk, 89
OAK GROVE — Eva Opal Sistrunk, a cafeteria worker with Sabine Parish Schools,
died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial
will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Roberdia Stewart, 88
Roberdia Stewart of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Donna W. Stout, 49
Donna W. Stout of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Raymond Sweet, 84
Raymond Sweet of Monroe, a retired postal clerk, died Wednesday. Services are
10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Matthew
Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Elbert Walker, 24
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Elbert Walker, formerly of Delhi, a handyman, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Sophia Wright, 43
RAYVILLE — Sophia Wright, a social services worker with the Office of
Family Support, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist
Church, Mangham. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Previously acknowledged
Christiansen, Bennetta Waters: 10 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Mena.
Elkin Jr., Carl Lee: 3 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home,
Winnsboro.
Green, Christopher I.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
Knight, Mary Imogene Ruffin: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Leachman, J.B.: 10 a.m. today, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston.
Myers, Jeanne Dare Larche: 1 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Presley, James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calm Baptist Church.
Tatum, L.C.: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Taylor, Terry Ann: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Watson, Robert Earl: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Woodard, R.C.: 11 a.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia
DAVID MICHAEL ACKLEN
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. David Michael Acklen, 56, of Russellville, AR formally
of Archibald, LA will be held 2:00PM, Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Little Creek United
Methodist Church in Archibald, LA with Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Interment
will follow in the Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction
of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. David Michael Acklen was born
on October 10, 1949 in Archibald, LA to the late W.L. and Mary Acklen and passed
away on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in Little Rock, AR. Mike was very loving and
faithful to his family and friends. All who really knew him loved him, and he
will be greatly missed. Mike was a lifetime member of Little Creek United Methodist
Church in Archibald, LA. He was preceded in death by his brothers, W.L. Acklen,
Jr., Felix W. Acklen and Shepard Acklen. Survivors include his sisters; Mary
Lyn Holloway and husband, Carl of Archibald, LA and Bettie Ann Brunson and husband,
Ted of Dover, AR; and his many nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will
be Brett Brunson, Ty Brunson, Dan Brunson, Perry Brunson, Donald Acklen and
Jim Archibald. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Archibald and Steve Archibald.
To leave a message of condolence for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.
com
WILLIAM VERNON "SONNY" HALE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. William Vernon "Sonny" Hale, 75, of Monroe, will
be at 4:00PM, Sunday, May 21, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment
will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hale, a United States Air Force
veteran, was born August 7, 1930, in Epps, LA and died May 19, 2006, in Monroe,
LA. He was a retired farmer, a local business owner and a member of Cotton Land
Beagle Club. Mr. Hale is survived by his wife, Willie Laurene Hale; daughter,
Lauraine Rena' Hale; son and daughter-in-law, William "Choeau" and
Kathy Desidere Hale; grandson, Cody Cheyenne Hale; granddaughters, Melissa Laree
Hale, Sunny Nicole Hale, and Emma-Leah Choeau Hale; step granddaughters, Amy
Fatheree Brown and husband Scott David Brown, and Anna Dawn Fatheree; two step
great grandchildren Maddy Kathleen Brown and Kady Beth Brown; sisters, Lois,
Thelma and Lillian. Pallbearers will be C.D. Wilson, James Lewis Powell, Herman
Slade, Rusty Prine, Timmy Hale, and Scott Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be
Johnny Prine and members of Cotton Land Beagle Club. Visitation will be from
5:00PM until 8:00PM, Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA. The family wishes to thank family, friends, and Northeast
Regional Hospice for their care and compassion.
THOMAS RUTLEDGE "TOM R" JONES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Rutledge "Tom R" Jones, 91, will be
2:00PM Sunday, May 21, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe,
LA with Rev. Bob Holloway, Rev. Ken Renfro, and Rev. Dwight Ramsey officiating.
Burial will follow in Rutledge Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born Jan 3, 1915 and
died May 18, 2006 at his residence. He worked as a boilermaker in construction
in Port Arthur, TX, and Lake Charles, LA. He also worked for Ford Bacon and
Davis, Scott Truck and Tractor, and retired from Adams Industries. He was a
member of Watson Chapel Church, Master Mason of Cadeville Masonic Lodge #229
where he served sixty-four years, and a charter member (Sept 22, 1946) of the
Cadeville Eastern Star. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas
Tilden Jones, and Katherine Elizabeth Rutledge Jones; infant children, Ruthie
and Fordie Jones; brothers and sisters, Louise Jones Horton, Wiley E. "Dutch"
Jones, Francis Glen Jones, and Elizabeth "Beth" Jones Peacock.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Linnie Lee Frith Jones;
sons, Thomas A. Jones and wife, Mary, and Jerry M. Jones and wife, Marie; daughters,
Gay L. Ramsey and husband, Dwight, Susan Jones and special friend Eugene Mann,
Peggy Jones and special friend Charles Brasher; grandchildren; Judy Harper-Vallez,
Kristie Harper, Dr. Jenny Ramsey, Kim Ramsey, David Ramsey, Thomas Jones, Patty
Gryder, Elizabeth Foster, Todd Jones, Dawn Eldridge, Mike Jones, Terry Booth,
and Keith Jones; twenty great-grandchildren, six great great-grandchildren,
sister, Jean Jones Griggs and husband, Buddy; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers
will be Mike Jones, Todd Jones, David Ramsey, Joe Peacock, George Griggs, Wendell
Jones, Eddie Horton, and Bruce Jones. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM
until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made
to Watson Chapel Church. Special thanks to his niece, Sandy Kay Merrell; a special
friend, Ethel Craft; Peoples Choice Hospice and his nurse, Suzanne Hatton; sitters,
Erlean Nickles and Kathy Wilson; Dr. Don Hammett and staff, Dr. Robert Marx
and staff and Dr. Barrow and staff. Our Daddy will be missed everyday of our
lives. He taught us to be good to others and do a good days work and most of
all be honest and loyal. He was our father and our friend. We thank him for
his love and friendship and being a loving husband to our mother.
DOROTHY COBB NEATHERY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Cobb Neathery, 74, of Monroe, LA will be at
2:00PM Saturday, May 20, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Mrs. Neathery was born
February 2, 1932 in Delhi, LA and passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at St. Francis
North Hospital. Mrs. Neathery is survived by two sons, Larry L. Cobb (owner
Cobb's Custom Trucks) and fiancé, Denise Keen and Ayden Michael Keen
of Monroe, LA and Glenn D. Neathery and wife, Betty Jean of Arcadia, LA; numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be sent to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church Building
Fund. The family wishes to extend Special Thanks to all church members of Lea
Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, nursing staff at Avalon Nursing Home,
and St. Francis North Hospital staff for the prayers and kindness.
MARY ELLEN POLEN PARDUE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Polen Pardue, 57, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM,
Saturday, May 20, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Butch Pilcher officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Pardue was born December 23, 1948, in New Orleans,
LA, and died May 18, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was an animal lover and was especially
fond of horses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Frederic Eugene
and Honore Marie O'Conner Polen. Mrs. Pardue is survived by her husband, Roger
D. "Bo" Pardue; his children and their spouses, Kim and Terry Fitch,
Leslie and Brian Anderson, and Matt and Sara Pardue; grandson, Tyler Farrar;
sister, Laura Lou Polen Guedry and husband John; nieces, Lauren Elizabeth Guedry
and Rachel Claire Guedry; and nephew, Joseph Polen Guedry. Pallbearers will
be John Guedry, Joseph Guedry, Terry Fitch, Tyler Farrar, Brian Anderson, and
Matt Pardue. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family would like to offer special thanks
to the staff at Oncology Associates of Monroe especially Dr. Leary and the staff
of Northeast Regional Hospice for the care and compassion provided. Mary Ellen's
memory may be honored with gifts to Grace's Home, P.O. Box 1305, West Monroe,
LA 71291.
EDWARD B. TAYLOR, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Edward B. Taylor, Sr., 81, of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00PM,
Sunday, May 21, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe, LA, with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Taylor was born October 9, 1924, in Ouachita Parish
and died Friday, May 19, 2006, at his home in Monroe, LA surrounded by his loved
ones. Ed retired from Adams Industries as Plant Superintendent but remained
active in the business community as part owner of Delta Extrusion, Inc. He was
a World War II Army veteran serving in the European theatre. He was a 32nd degree
Mason. Ed was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many fishing adventures with his
sons in his later years. He was very involved in dirt track racing for over
thirty-seven years. It was a passion he shared with his two sons, Eddie and
Buck as well as his grandsons, Davis and Beau. He will long be remembered and
missed by his many friends in the racing community. He was preceded in death
by his mother and father, Jesse and Hattie Taylor as well as one brother, Bennie
T. Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Golda Hesler Taylor of Monroe, LA; one
daughter, Sherry Taylor Peters and husband Floyd of Monroe, LA; two sons, Edward
B. Taylor, Jr. and wife Kathryn and David M. Taylor of Monroe, LA; four grandchildren,
William Davis Taylor and wife Tuwana of Springfield, LA, Edward Beau Taylor,
III and wife Susan of Monroe, LA, Mallori Diane Taylor and Malyn David Taylor
of West Monroe, LA; two great grandchildren, Cee Jay Edwards Taylor and William
Davis Taylor, Jr. and was anxiously awaiting the birth of two more great grandchildren.
He is also survived by two sisters, Jessie Taylor McCormick of Monroe, LA and
Mary Taylor Lorio and husband Ray of Algiers, LA. Pallbearers will be Clay Hill,
Randy Walton, Mike Lowe, Chad Cannon, Bill Avant, and Bobby DeRouen. Visitation
will be from 5:00PM until 7:30PM, Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family would like to thank his special
nurse Mary Thompson and Hospice Care of Louisiana, Heart Desire sitting service,
Liz, Lula, and Beverly as well as Dr. Richard Vines, III. In lieu of flowers,
the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana.
Velma Bailey, 88
Velma Bailey of West Monroe, a cook, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today
at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mount Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Sherman Edward Bush, 66
Sherman Edward Bush of West Monroe, a warehouse supervisor, died Thursday. Services
are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.
today until service time. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.
Harvel Wayne Christy, 55
Harvel Wayne Christy of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are
2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today
until service time. Burial will be at Head Cemetery.
Robert David Cowart, 84
Robert David Cowart of West Monroe, retired from the Louisiana Department of
Transportation, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Hasley
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West
Monroe.
Madison Douglas, infant
Madison Sherina Renee' Douglas, the infant daughter of Robert and Ashley Douglas,
died May 13. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West
Monroe.
Addless M. Goodeaux, 66
WINNFIELD — Addless M. Goodeaux, a lift operator, died Friday. Services
are 4 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Garden
of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield.
Luval Gordon, 77
WISNER — Luval Gordon, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Elizabeth J. Moore, 68
TALLULAH — Elizabeth Jackson Moore, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Mary E. Polen Pardue, 57
Mary Ellen Polen Pardue of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are
10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation
is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Medie Pope, 88
RUSTON — Medie Pope, a medical sitter, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Henry H. Shumate, 94
VICTORIA, Texas — Henry H. Shumate, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria.
Donna W. Stout, 49
Donna W. Stout of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m.
Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Sunday until
service time at the funeral home.
Loy C. Vandiver, 84
RUSTON — Loy C. Vandiver, formerly of Fayetteville, Ark., a U.S. Air Force
pilot, died Wednesday. Services are Monday in Fayetteville. Visitation is 4-6
p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Aubrey E. Wiggins, 79
COLUMBIA — Aubrey E. Wiggins, a retired farmer, died Friday. Services
are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Burial will be at Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery,
east of Columbia.
Previously acknowledged
Acklen, David Michael: 2 p.m. Sunday, Little Creek United Methodist Church,
Archibald.
Ashton, Louis Charles: 2 p.m. today, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Bass, Lloyd "Ree": 10 a.m. today, Grace Methodist Church, Natchez,
Miss.
Bolin, Orillia: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ferguson, Ambria B.: 1 p.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Gilbert Sr., Dan: 11 a.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Givens, Frances M.: 10 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Green, Christopher I.: 1 p.m. today, Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
Higginbotham, John Thomas "J.T.": 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church,
Bastrop.
James, Willie Harry: 11 a.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
McGaha, Allen Everette: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill.
Nicholas, Ethel: 11 a.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Percy, Sylvester: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Pierce, Shelby Hunter: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthews Church of Christ, Monroe.
Presley, James: 1 p.m. today, Mount Calm Baptist Church.
Taylor, Terry Ann: 1 p.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Wright, Sophia: 2 p.m. today, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham
TROY ELVIN ANDING
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mr. Troy Elvin Anding, 72, of West Monroe, La. will be
10:00 A.M. Monday May 22, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West
Monroe, La. with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Luna Methodist
Cemetery. Mr. Anding was born December 21, 1933 and died peacefully at his residence
May 20, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired Ironworker of
forty years. He loved gardening, sitting on his dock fishing, watching his Martin's
and spending time with his family. Mr. Anding was preceded in death by his parents,
Johnny and Mellie Anding, sister, Leatrice Roye, and brother, Charles Ray Anding.
Survivors: his wife of forty-three years, Mrs. Effie G. Anding; Daughters, Teresa
Anding Temple and husband, Scottie, Tina Anding and fiancée, Marty Fair,
Becky Loftin and husband, Richard, Dina Staggs and husband, Bubba; Son, Tony
Anding; Grandchildren, Stephanie Anding, Lindsay Loftin, Jacob and A. J. Staggs
all of West Monroe, La; Sisters, Mrs. Margie Tippen and Mrs. Marine Rawls both
of West Monroe, La.; Twin Brother, Melvin Anding of Farmerville, La.; numerous
nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors and his two dogs, Ringo and Buddy. Pallbearers
will be Marty Fair, Scottie Temple, Randall Newman, Jonathon Heyl, Jerry Tippen
and Wade Rawls Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe, La.
BETTY STONE ROGERS CANALES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Betty Stone Rogers Canales, 63, of West Monroe, will be at
2:00 PM, Monday, May 22, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West
Monroe, with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Interment will be in St. Paschal'
Mrs. Canales, a member of St. Paschal's Catholic Church, was born August 30,
1942, in Monroe, LA and died May 19, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a graduate
of Ouachita Parish High School. Mrs. Canales is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Paul and Jamie Pryor Rogers of West Monroe; father and mother, David E. and
Marie Sheridan Stone of Monroe; and two grandchildren, Kylen Grace and Madisyn
Faith Rogers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, at Mulhearn
Funeral Home, West Monroe. Betty's memory may be honored with gifts to St. Paschal's
Building Fund.
DONNA J. STOUT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Donna J. Stout, 49, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at
2:00 PM on Sunday, May 21st, 2006, in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home
of West Monroe with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Mrs. Stout was born on October
27th, 1956, in Monroe, LA, and passed away on May 18th, 2006, in West Monroe,
LA. A homemaker, Mrs. Stout was preceded in death by her father, Ray Wright,
and by a brother, Tommy Wright. Donna is survived by her husband, Ron Stout;
a son, Bobby Starnes; two daughters, Annie Peterson and Danyelle Langenberg;
a step-son, Chad Stout; a step-daughter, Monica Singleton; her mother, Nancy
Wright; two brothers, Ray Wright, Jr. and Banner Wright; and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 PM in the
chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in WestMonroe.
Madison Douglas, infant
Madison Douglas, the infant daughter of Robert and Ashley Douglas of Monroe,
died May 13. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park
Cemetery, Monroe.
William V. 'Sonny' Hale, 75
William V. "Sonny" Hale, a retired farmer and businessman of Monroe,
died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will
be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arnold Howard, 79
QUITMAN — Arnold Howard, an instrument mechanic, died Friday. A graveside
service is noon Tuesday at Quitman Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral
Home, Jonesboro.
Thomas R. Jones, 91
Thomas Rutledge Jones of West Monroe, a retired maintenance supervisor, died
Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial
will be in Rutledge Cemetery.
Margie Murphy Lewis, 83
DUBACH — Margie Marie Murphy Lewis, a library administrative assistant,
died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Burial will be at Minden City Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Frances Maddy, 83
McKINNEY, Texas — Frances Maddy, a retired salesperson formerly of West
Monroe, died Friday. Graveside service is 1 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West
Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Medie Pope, 88
RUSTON — Medie Pope, a medical sitter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m.
today at First Pentecostal Church, Ruston. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery
near Crowville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Donna W. Stout, 49
Donna W. Stout, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Sunday.
Edward B. Taylor Sr., 81
Edward B. Taylor Sr., a retired plant superintendent, of Monroe, died Friday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Walter Roy Tharp, 65
Walter Roy Tharp, a retired fire marshall of Monroe, died Saturday. Services
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Antoinette Hair Tullos, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Antoinette "DeAnne" Hair Tullos, a business
owner, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral
Home, Lake Providence.
Elbert Walker, 24
DELHI — Elbert Walker, a security guard died Wednesday. Services are 1
p.m. Tuesday at the Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Burial will
be at Rocky Mount Zion Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of McFarland Funeral
Home, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Previously acknowledged
Acklen, David Michael: 2 p.m. today, Little Creek United Methodist Church, Archibald.
Douglas, Madison Sherina Renee': 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Goodeaux, Addless M.: 4 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Stout, Donna W.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Wiggins, Aubrey E.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia
WALTER ROY THARP
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Walter Roy Tharp, 65, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday,
May 23, 2006, at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe. Rev. Mike Haney
will officiate. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction
of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Roy, a lifelong resident
of Ouachita Parish, was born January 5, 1941, and died May 20, 2006. He graduated
from Ouachita Parish High School in 1958 and worked on the pipeline as a young
man. He was employed by the Monroe City and Ouachita Parish fire departments
and retired from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's office as an arson investigator
in 1998. He then was an employee of the Agriculture Dept. with the boll weevil
eradication program. He was an avid hunter and treasured hunting seasons and
comradeship of fellow hunters, fishermen and good friend Butch Desidere. He
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and then St. Paschal's Catholic Church
of West Monroe. He was strong willed but a humble person at heart. He loved
his family and friends and his God. He will leave a large void in the lives
of many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, T.D. and
Addie Tharp; brothers, Herman, Bobby, and Ralph; aunt and uncle, Etta Mae and
Clement Trechell; sister-in-law, Ruth Tharp; special friends, cousin Smitty
Stuckey, Butch and Skeeter Desidere, Frank Dickens and comrade in the fight
against cancer, Kenneth Hart. He is survived by his wife of forty-three years,
Shirley Hillestad Tharp; son, Tommy and wife Chantay Tharp of Albertville, AL,
daughter, Carol and husband Lynn Powell of Monroe; grandchildren, Madison, Emma,
and T.D. Tharp, and Mallorie and Laney Hays of Monroe; nephew who was like a
son, Ricky and his wife Kim Tharp and their children Allen and Anna; sisters-in-law,
Belle and Pat Tharp; brother and best friend, Cotton Tharp and friend Pat Dear;
brothers, Clifford and wife Lou Tharp, and Jimmy and wife Jean Tharp; sister,
Irma Caskey and husband Nelon; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. I.A. Hillestad;
special friends, James Green, Wayne Hackney, Shoe-man Tolston, Ethel Dickens,
and Linda Trichell; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers
will be Gary West, Luke Landry, Dr. Russell Bulloch, Monty Trichell, Lester
Woods, Joe Trichell, Eric Benson, Norris Price, and Kim Trichell. Honorary pallbearers
will be Drs. Elaine Fichter, Buddy Bodron, Barry Ricks, Gary Stanley, and Nashat
Khanfar; Danny Ryals, B.R. Trichell, Tim Tharp, Eddie Kincaid, Roger Hillestad;
and coworkers, John Vinson, Al Cobb and all fellow workers from Louisiana State
Agriculture Dept. boll weevil eradication project. Visitation will be from 5:00
PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, May 22, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Roy's
memory may be honored with donations to St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West
Monroe, LA; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN; or Cancer Research
at M.D. Anderson, Houston, TX. A special thanks goes to Sandy and Keith Payne,
Cotton Tharp, Ricky and Kim Tharp, Luke and Laurie Landry; Monica Boudreaux,
Dr. Gregory Green and staff, Dr. Scott Burkett, Dr. David Burkett, Dr. Scott
Barron and staff, Dr. Ebeling and staff, M.D. Anderson and staff, Eddie Kincaid
of Luffey's Medical Supply, Drs. Buddy Bodron and Barry Ricks, Glenwood Home
Health, Edna Lloyd and Patient's Choice Hospice; and many family and friends
too numerous to mention by name for their love and support during Roy's illness.
MRS. RUBIN ETHEL WILLETT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Rubin Ethel Willett, 69, of West Monroe, La. will
be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday May 23, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Ricky Willis and Rev. Wanda Cosentino officiating.
Interment will be in Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe, La. Mrs. Willett
died May 21, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center. Mrs. Willett was a longtime
member of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, La., where she served
as resident florist, Adult and Children's Sunday School Teacher. She also was
a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, La. during her childhood.
Ms. Ethel was the safety coordinator with Louisiana State Forestry Association.
She was a member of the ABWA, Louisiana Florist Association, and Epsilon Sigma
Alpha Gamma Sorority. Survivors: her husband of fifty-one years, Mr. Donald
Ray Willett; Daughter, Cathie Bryant and husband, Keith; Son, Carl Willett and
wife, Mary Lynn; five Grandchildren, Randi Marie Smith, Nancy Smith, David Willett,
Carlin Willett and Evan Michael Willett; Brother, Jim Wall; Sister, Mary Elizabeth
Emmons; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mother loved to travel. In fact
she was teased that "go" was her middle name. In her travels she never
met a stranger and had friends EVERYWHERE she went. She loved family dinners
and celebrated Christmas all year. She loved the Lord and her church. Pallbearers
will be Ben Knight, Pete Caston, Pat Duke, Jim Bryant, Bill Clark and Wesley
Knighten. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist
Church in West Monroe, La.
Troy Elvin Anding, 72
Troy Elvin Anding, a retired iron worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are 10
a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Luna Methodist
Cemetery.
Orell Dumas Aulds, 82
Orell Dumas Aulds, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Betty Rogers Canales, 63
Betty Stone Rogers Canales, a retired convenience store cashier of West Monroe,
died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is
1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Jennifer Michele Dean, 37
FARMERVILLE — Jennifer Michele Dean, a legal secretary, died Sunday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Edna Louis Hodge Dumas, 80
ROCKY BRANCH — Edna Louise Hodge Dumas, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Gladys Hayes, 91
FARMERVILLE — Gladys Hayes, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Mae Johnston, 94
Mae Johnston, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gordie Taylor, 91
DELHI — Gordie Taylor, a licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Services
are 10:30 a.m. today at Cox Chapel, Delhi. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery,
Delhi.
DeAnne Hair Tullos, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE — DeAnne Hair Tullos, a shop owner, died Friday. Services
are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence. Burial
will be in Lake Providence City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral
Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church.
Douglas Vining, 56
MINDEN — Douglas Vining, formerly of Forest, a construction worker, died
Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Cemetery under the
direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today
at the funeral home.
Previously acknowledged
Howard, Arnold: Noon Tuesday, Quitman Cemetery, Quitman.
Lewis, Margie Marie Murphy: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Walker, Elbert: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi
MRS. ORELL DUMAS AULDS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Orell Dumas Aulds, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be
held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday May 24, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral
Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. David Maxwell and Rev. Calton Yeager officiating.
Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Aulds died May 21, 2006 at her residence.
Mrs. Aulds was a member of the Ridge Ave. Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA,
for over sixty years, where she served faithfully in various capacities. She
was one of the early members of the beautification board of the City of West
Monroe. Mrs. Aulds was chosen to have her name placed in the capsule in the
cornerstone of the West Monroe City Complex Building. She was an active member
of the Monroe Garden Club and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Aulds was selected as a personality of the south in recognition of her
numerous achievements. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sherwood
"Shep" Aulds. Survivors: daughter, Judy Aulds Lassiter and husband,
Bill Steele; granddaughter, Julie Sherwood Lassiter Cappo and husband, Stacy;
great grandson, Joseph Sherwood Cappo; sister, Mrs. Melba Jean Frazier and husband,
Dr. Clyde Frazier Pallbearers will be Malcolm Austin, Henry Chriceol, Velton
Frost, Benson Hennen, Wes Mercer and Larry Ott. Honorary Pallbearers will be
members of the Charles Holstead Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from
5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials
may be made to Northeast LA Baptist School or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
TOMMY CRAIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Tommy Crain, 71, of Downsville, LA, formerly of West Monroe,
will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home
West Monroe. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Rev.
Mike Haney will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe, LA. Mr. Crain was born September 17, 1934 in Sikes, LA and passed
away May 22, 2006 in Downsville, LA. Mr. Crain was a member of St. Paschal's
Catholic Church. He loved to fish, spend time on the lake, and was a member
of the West Monroe Moose Lodge for many years. He was a devoted husband, father,
brother and grandfather. Mr. Crain was preceded in death by his parents, Ross
Crain and Myrtle Simmons Crain. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years,
Ginger Crain; daughters: Cathy Roan and husband Tim, Carla Harkins and husband
Jerry, Cindy McKinney and husband Bill, Connie Skinner and husband Craig; son:
Cedric Crain and fiancé Cassandra; brother: L.D. "Toby" Crain;
sister: Barbara Sue Martin and husband Wayne; nine grandchildren and one great
grandchild on the way; special friends, Fred and June Young. Memorials may be
made to the Texas Heart Institute or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Pallbearers
will be; Kenneth Gallien, Marvin Crain, Dewayne Crain, Danny Crain, Stacy Walpole,
and Sherman Martin. Honorary pallbearer will be Fred Young. Visitation will
be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
MRS. JENNIFER MICHELE WEEMS DEAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Service for Mrs. Jennifer Michele Weems Dean, 37, of Farmerville, LA, will be
held at 2:00PM Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett and Rev. Ron Lowe officiating. Interment
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Dean passed away on May 21, 2006, at her residence. She was a graduate
in the class of 1986 of Redlands High School in Redlands, CA. Mrs. Dean later
graduated from Cosmetology and has been a legal secretary for Mr. George M.
Snellings IV for the past several years and a member of Legal Assistants of
Northeast LA from 2000 until 2006. Survivors include her husband, Billy "Roho"
Dean of Farmerville, LA; children, Elizabeth Cross, Shelby Dean, DeWayne Dean
and Jessica Dean; mother and stepfather, Patricia Jennings and Ronnie Jennings;
father and stepmother, Gerald Weems and Dolores Weems; grandparents, Joy Terrell,
Hazel Weems, and Gladys Jennings; brother, Kevin Weems; sister, Joeli Gomez;
step sister, Lorrie Rachal; and stepbrother, Mark Godwin. Pallbearers will be
Darrell Rachal, Billy Smith, Tommy McHenry, Lance Creech, Shane Gates, James
Tatum, James Gates, Chris Ingles, and Jurd Dean. Visitation will be from 5:00PM
until 9:00PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jennifer always
had a smile on her face and she loved to dance. The family would like to extend
a special thanks to Kelly, Ron, Ellie, Robin, and George M. Snellings IV.
MATTHEW DAVID DOSS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Matthew David Doss, 19, of Dubach, LA will be 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston with Rev. Hank Hamilton;
Rev. Scott Jennings; and Rev. Chris Thomas officiating the service. Interment
will follow in Harmony Chapel Cemetery in Hico under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home of Ruston. Matt was born July 10, 1986 and died in an automobile
accident on May 21, 2006. He was a member of Dubach United Methodist Church
and a 2004 graduate of Ruston High School. Matt is preceded in death by his
grandparents, James Doss and Johnnie Ellis; great grandparents Tom R. Rinehart;
Nellie Patton; Sidney and Alvis Hood. Matt is survived by his parents, Tommy
C. and Donna Doss; his brothers, Thomas James (TJ) Doss and Nickie; and Daniel
Dakota Doss all of Hico, LA; grandparents, Nellan Doss of Hico; Fred and Joan
Hood of Simsboro; great grandmother Willie D. Rinehart of Douglas; aunts and
uncles, Vicky and Joe Hamilton of Douglas, Patricia and Brian Nesslerole of
Baytown, TX, and Deanna Hattaway of Jonesboro, LA; Special great Aunt and Uncle,
Travis and Margie Hood of Dubach and John Farrar of Ruston; and numerous other
aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. Pallbearers will be Landon Pender,
Josh Fuller, John Mark Colvin, Guerin Grigsby, Will Colvin, Jason Carrier, Danny
Maddry- Honorary Pallbearers will be David Darland and Andy Robinson. Visitation
will be Monday, May 22, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral
Home in Ruston.
EDNA LOUISE HODGE DUMAS
FARRAR FUNERAL HOMEFarmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Louise Hodge Dumas, 80, of Rocky Branch will
be held at 2:00PM Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch with
Bro. Mickey Bounds officiating. Burial will be in the Rocky Branch Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Dumas a retired school bus driver with the Union Parish School Board, died
Sunday May 21, 2006. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky
Branch. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Dumas; son, Billy
Lee Dumas and granddaughter, Kelly Chapman. Survivors include: two sons: Terry
Lee Dumas & wife, Jo of Baton Rouge and Dennis Keith Dumas & wife, Gwen
of Calhoun; two daughters: Judy Diane Chapman & husband, Bennie of Rocky
Branch and Cathy Ann Williams & husband, Tony of Rocky Branch; one brother,
Elton Hodge of Midland, TX.; six grandchildren: Amy Young, Doug Chapman, Brad
Williams, Allison Dumas, Chad Dumas and Jennifer Dumas;four step-grandchildren:
Dallas Cooley, Denver Cooley, Chance Cooley and Dakota Cooley; and eleven great
grandchildren. Pallbearers: Brad Williams, Chad Dumas, Wayne Nolan, Sam Nolan
and Bob Chapman. Visitation will be at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky
Branch on Tuesday, May 23rd from 9:00AM until time of service. Family and friends
may sign the guest book at our webpage: www.farrarfh.com.
MRS.VERA MAE JOHNSTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Mae Johnston, 94, of West Monroe, LA will be
held at 10:00AM Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West
Monroe, LA, with Rev. Wesley Pittman and Rev. Bill Lovett officiating. Interment
to follow at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral
Home. Mrs. Johnston passed from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2006 after a short
illness. Mrs. Johnston was born in Urania, LA on February 13, 1912 to the union
of James and Vesta Fletcher. Mrs. Johnston was a resident of West Monroe, LA,
she was a faithful and true member of Trinity Baptist Church of West Monroe,
LA for over sixty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence
B. Johnston. She is survived by three sons and two grandsons whom she raised
from infancy to adulthood. Sons are Billy Johnston and wife Irene of Slidell,
LA, Jimmy Johnston and wife Norma of Eros, LA and Clifford Johnston and wife
Novis of Emory, TX. Grandsons raised are Jerry Johnston of Franklin, TN and
Jody Johnston of West Monroe, LA. She is also survived by five other grandchildren
and twelve great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Clinton Johnston, Kyle Johnston,
Kevin Johnston, Jaren Johnston, Kennedy Lovelady and Terry Hamilton. Honorary
pallbearers will be Blake Johnston, Jeff Crowell and Eddy McDonald. Visitation
will be held 6:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would
like to extend a special thanks to Ms. Dorothy Johnston, caregiver, and Ms.
Beverly Frantom and the staff of Rosemont Assisted Living of West Monroe, LA
for their loving care.
HELEN B. MATTHEWS
Farrar Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen B. Matthews, 59, of Marion will be held at 10:00AM
Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church, Linville, LA, with Bro. Lavelle Spillers
officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville, LA. Arrangements
are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Matthews,
a retired cafeteria manager, died Sunday, May 21, 2006. She was a member of
Liberty Baptist Church in Linville and served twenty years as cafeteria manager
at Linville School with the Union Parish School Board. She is preceded in death
by her father, Herbert W. Beasley and a sister, Annette Dickens. Survivors include
her mother, Maxine Beasley of Marion, LA; husband of forty-one years, Zane Matthews
of Marion, LA; two sons: Scott Matthews of Marion, LA and Mark Matthews &
wife, Shannon of Downsville, LA; one brother, Waymon Beasley of Marion, LA;
and six grandchildren: Kelsey, Jason, Katie, Savannah, Danna Jo, and Austin;
and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers are: Stacey Savage,
Luckey Nappier, Lanny Parker, Steve Matthews, Billy Hill and Frederick Nyegaard.
Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville,
LA. Family and friends may sign the guest book at our webpage: www.farrarfh.com
HUEY PIERCE RICHMOND
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Huey Pierce Richmond, 69, of Bastrop, LA will be held
at Vidalia First Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 2:00PM with Rev.
Dan Glenn & Rev. Clyde Ray Webber officiating. Interment will follow at
Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday.
Mr. Richmond was born June 24, 1936 in Winnsboro, LA. He passed away Sunday,
May 21, 2006 in Bastrop, LA. He was a resident of Bastrop, LA, formerly of Vidalia,
LA, where he served the city for forty years and retired as Superintendent of
Street. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Of Vidalia, LA in which
he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir and quartet member. He continued
his ministry through music with his wife Earlean singing Blue Grass Gospel in
several surrounding states. He proudly served his country in the United States
Air Force. He was preceded in death by;wife Sybil Richmond; parents Roger and
Hettie Richmond; sister Lola Gill; brothers Meloy, Robert, and Roger Dalton
Richmond. Survivors include wife, Earlene Richmond of Bastrop, LA,daughter,
Torri Webber and husband Trey of Vidalia, LAdaughter, Faith Gremillion and husband
Joseph of West Monroe, LA step-son, Charles Adams,Jr. grandchildren; Kyle Craft,
Richmond McGough, Sophie Webber, Ethan and Adam Gremillion, brother Julius Richmond
of Springhill, LAsister Edna Kirby of Winnsboro, LA brother Ray Richmond of
Winnsboro, LA, sister Sally Evert of Modesto, CA,sister Orell Blackwell of Runnelstown,
MS, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joseph Gremillion,
Trey Webber, Charles Adams, Dwight Housley, Meloy Richmond, Jr. and Buck Andrews.
The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia, LA from 5:00PM
to 7:00PM Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Lee Hamilton Deal, 23
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class HM4 Lee Hamilton Deal of West Monroe died May 16.
Visitation is 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at First West Worship Center,
West Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, West Monroe.
Edna Hodge Dumas, 80
ROCKY BRANCH — Edna Louise Hodge Dumas, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Visitation is
9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Rocky Branch
Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Luval Gordon, 77
WISNER — Luval Gordon, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday
at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims
Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Patsy Ann Hutchinson, 52
TROUP, Texas — Patsy Ann Hutchinson, formerly of Ruston, a pharmacy associate,
died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial
Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Elbert Russell, 77
URANIA — Elbert Russell, a retired employee of Louisiana Pacific, died
Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home,
Olla.
Larry 'Trey' Seab III, 18
Larry Wayne "Trey" Seab III of West Monroe, a student, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe.
Lillie Valorie Smith, 70
JONESVILLE — Lillie Valorie Smith died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Walter Roy Tharp, 65
Walter Roy Tharp of Monroe, a retired fire marshal, died Saturday. Services
are 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will
be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Janice Traylor, 89
RUSTON — Janice Traylor, a telephone representative, died Monday. Services
are 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation
is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery,
Ruston.
Lillie M. Whittington, 78
FERRIDAY — Lillie Marie Whittington, a homemaker, died Monday. Services
are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Visitation
is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park under
the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Rubin Ethel Willett, 69
Rubin Ethel Willett of West Monroe, a florist, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until
service time. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Previously acknowledged
Howard, Arnold: noon today, Quitman Cemetery, Quitman.
Tullos, DeAnne Hair: 10 a.m. today, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence.
Vining, Douglas: 1 p.m. today, Forest Cemetery, Forest.
Walker, Elbert: 1 p.m. today, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi
MRS. ORELL DUMAS AULDS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Orell Dumas Aulds, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be
held at 10:00AM Wednesday May 24, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home
in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. David Maxwell and Rev. Calton Yeager officiating.
Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Aulds died May 21, 2006 at her residence.Mrs.
Aulds was a member of the Ridge Ave. Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, for
over 60 years, where she served faithfully in various capacities. She was one
of the early members of the beautification board of the City of West Monroe.
Mrs. Aulds was chosen to have her name placed in the capsule in the cornerstone
of the West Monroe City Complex Building. She was an active member of the Monroe
Garden Club and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Aulds
was selected as a personality of the south in recognition of her numerous achievements.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sherwood "Shep" Aulds.
Survivors include daughter; Judy Aulds Lassiter and husband, Bill Steele; granddaughter,
Julie Sherwood Lassiter Cappo and husband, Stacy; great grandson, Joseph Sherwood
Cappo; sister, Mrs. Melba Jean Frazier and husband, Dr. Clyde Frazier. Pallbearers
will be Malcolm Austin, Henry Chriceol, Velton Frost, Benson Hennen, Wes Mercer
and Larry Ott. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Charles Holstead
Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until services begin on
Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made
to Northeast LA Baptist School or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
HM3 PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS LEE HAMILTON DEAL
Mulhearn Funeral Home -West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for HM3 Petty Officer 3rd Class Lee Hamilton Deal, 23, of West
Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Friday, May 26, 2006, at the Worship Center
of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Scotty Sanders officiating.
Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Garden in Calhoun, LA, under the
direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Lee died May 16, 2006, in
Bagdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained during combat. Lee was a graduate of West
Monroe High School, where he was a member of the 2000 State Championship Football
Team. He was a Navy Corpsman attached to the 2nd Battalion Marine Recon. Lee
was a graduate of Fleet Marine School, Jump School, Dive School, and numerous
others. Survivors: Father, Mr. Harry Bernard Deal of Saipan, MP; Mother, Melanie
Hamilton Deal of West Monroe, LA; Brother, Justin Bernard Deal of Denver, CO;
Fiancé, Margaret Bright of Hampstead, NC; Grandparents, Nick and Charlotte
Hamilton of Oak Grove, LA, and Wendell and Jean Deal of Baton Rouge, LA; Aunts
and Uncles, Nan and Paul Hopkins of Lake Providence, LA; Clay and Sherry Hamilton
of Oak Grove, LA; Carol and Larry Robin and Kathy Ward all of Baton Rouge, LA.
Pallbearers will be Cole Robin, Todd Robin, Bobby Mount, Nicholas Hopkins, Andrew
Whitworth and Michael Peterson. Visitation will be from 4:30PM until 8:00PM
Thursday at the Worship Center of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Fund, 1719 North 60th Street,
Omaha, NE 68104.
BARBARA G. HILLER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Barbara G. Hiller, 78, of Port Neches, TX, formerly of Monroe,
LA, will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will be in
Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Hiller was born October 18, 1927 in Wyandotte, MI, and passed away in her
sleep at home on Saturday, May 20, 2006, after a brief illness. She was married
to the late Edwin J. Hiller and was an elementary school teacher in Monroe,
LA, and a graduate of Alma College. In 1999, she moved to Port Neches, TX, where
she was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Barbara was a devoted wife,
mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was her three children and eight
grandchildren who have fond memories of her and especially of her annual treat
of spending a week with her in a vacation home on a beach in Galveston, TX.
She will be truly missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by her
sister, Mary Price of Southgate, MI; twin brothers, Bob Girvan of Auburn Hills,
MI and Dick Girvan of Northville, MI; daughters, Suzanne Baker and husband Bart
Baker of Kingwood, TX and Janet Shackelford and husband Richard Shackelford
of Port Neches, TX; son Edwin Hiller of Dallas, TX and grandchildren, Andy Baker,
Donna Nix, Allison Baker, Mark Shackelford, Amy Shackelford, John Hiller, Matt
Hiller, and Molly Hiller. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until service time
Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Robins Scholarship Fund in
memory of Barbara G. Hiller at Alma College, 614 W. Superior Street, Alma, MI
48801.
CLYDE E. RATCLIFF, SR.
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Mr. Ratcliff was born February 7, 1913 and passed away May 23, 2006. Mr. Ratcliff,
a resident of Tensas Parish almost all of his 93 years, was an avid hunter,
fisherman, and farmer by trade. He loved to hunt with his sons, grandkids and
many friends. He is survived by his wife of over seventy-one years, Juanita
Walker, three sons, Clyde Jr. and wife Myra Jane of Hot Springs, AR, Mitchell
Ratcliff and wife Cindy of Picayune, MS, James Ratcliff and wife Renella of
Vicksburg, MS, one brother, Charles Ratcliff and wife Sarah of Canton, MS, brother-in-law
Bruce Tatum of Delhi, LA, sisters-in-law, Mrs. Edward Ratcliff and Mrs. James
Ratcliff. Mr. Ratcliff had eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are grandsons, Mike Ratcliff, John Ratcliff, Jimmy Ratcliff, Jason
Ratcliff, Benjamin Ratcliff, Chuck Howland, Derek Batey, and Derrick Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers are great grandsons, Devin Howland, Scott Jamingan and
Jordan Batey. Visitation will be at Crothers Funeral Home from 6:00PM until
8:00PM Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in Tallulah, LA. The funeral will be at the Methodist
Church at 10:00AM Thursday, May 25, 2006 in St. Joseph, LA and interment at
the Newellton Legion Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made
to the United Methodist Church in St. Joseph, LA.
MR. LARRY WAYNE "TREY" SEAB, III
Kilpatrick Funeral Home -West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Larry Wayne "Trey" Seab, III will be 10:00AM,
Thursday, May 25, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe,
LA. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Foster. Interment will follow at Monroe
Memorial Park on Highway 80 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of
West Monroe, LA. Trey was born in Monroe, LA on January 25, 1988 and passed
away on May 22, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was
preceded in death by his great grandparents: T. W. and Ethel Humphries and grandmother:
Betty Mae Garner. He is survived by his mother: Deborah Garner Seab of West
Monroe, LA; father: Larry Wayne Seab, Jr. and wife Linda of Jackson, MS, sister:
Jessica Seab of West Monroe, LA; grandmother: Ann H. Seab Graham of West Monroe,
LA; grandfathers: Larry W. Seab, Sr. and wife Dotti of Winter Garden, FL, Wilbur
Garner of West Monroe, LA; uncles: Duane Garner and wife Natalie of West Monroe,
LA, Walter Garner and wife Loren of West Monroe, LA, Scott Seab and wife Laurie
of Monument, CO and Chris Garner of West Monroe, LA; aunt: LeSha Graham Terrell
of West Monroe, LA; nephews: Tucker and Tristen Huddleston of West Monroe, LA;
great aunt: Linda Humphries Thornton and husband Glen of Jackson, MS; great
uncle: Tom Humphries, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; cousins: Mickel and Gavin Terrell
of West Monroe, LA. Trey, who attended West Monroe High School, was a resident
of Jackson, MS. He and his father managed the United Parcel Store (UPS) in Jackson,
MS. He dreamed of driving 18 wheelers with his father. His family will remember
him for his beautiful smile and caring personality. He cherished his family,
his nephews and girlfriend Jamie Fletcher. He will also be deeply missed. Pallbearers
will be Justin Garner, Kyle Garner, Will Garner, Nick Garner, Chad Galligan
and Tim Socha. Honorary pallbearers will be Pate Claiborne and Mat Eubanks.
Visitation will be 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Alvin 'Bert' Anding Sr., 75
Alvin "Bert" Anding Sr. of West Monroe, a retired service manager
with Scott Truck & Tractor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Orell Dumas Aulds, 82
Orell Dumas Aulds of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10
a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.
Tommy W. Crain, 71
DOWNSVILLE — Tommy W. Crain, owner and operator of an industrial painting
company, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in
Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Jennifer Weems Dean, 37
FARMERVILLE — Jennifer Michele Weems Dean, a legal secretary, died Sunday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will
be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Richard Earl Elijah, 39
OAK RIDGE — Richard Earl Elijah, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
James Evans, 63
James Evans of Monroe, a forklift operator, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Billy James Hale, 35
LAFAYETTE — Billy James Hale, an oilfield worker, died Sunday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Louise Riley Harper, 66
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Louise Riley Harper, a retail clerk formerly of Marion,
died May 14. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion.
Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home,
Bastrop.
Gladys L. Hayes, 91
FARMERVILLE — Gladys Lockwood Hayes, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services
are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is
5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery,
Farmerville.
Patsy Ann Hutchison, 52
TROUP, Texas — Patsy Ann Hutchison, a pharmacy associate formerly of Ruston,
died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral
Home, Ruston. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will
be in Simsboro City Cemetery.
Vera Mae Johnston, 94
Vera Mae Johnston of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10
a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn
Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
John Jordan, 79
DELHI — John Jordan, retired supervisor of a construction company, died
Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home,
Rayville.
Helen B. Matthews, 59
MARION — Helen B. Matthews, a retired cafeteria manager, died Sunday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church, Linville. Burial will
be at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Dewayne Perry, 55
PLEASANTVILLE, N.J. — Dewayne "Butch" Perry, a construction
worker formerly of Huttig, Ark., died May 17. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at
Batts Chapel Baptist Church, Huttig. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion,
under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Elbert Russell, 77
URANIA — Elbert Russell, a retired employee of Louisiana Pacific Inc.,
died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Tullos United Pentecostal Church.
Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be
in Urania Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Linnie Verline Scott, 73
Linnie Verline Scott of Monroe, an insurance agent with Reliable Life Insurance
Co., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church,
Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial
will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Lillie V. 'Sue' Smith, 70
JONESVILLE — Lillie Valorie "Sue" Smith, a homemaker, died Monday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be
in Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Previously acknowledged
Gordon, Luval: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Traylor, Janice: 2 p.m. Thursday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Whittington, Lillie Marie: 2 p.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday
ALVIN "BERT" ANDING, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Alvin "Bert" Anding, 75, of West Monroe, LA will
be held 10:00AM, Friday, May 26, 2006 at Luna Methodist Church, West Monroe,
LA. Interment to follow at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery. Officiating will
be Rev. Billy Taylor and Rev. Don Johnson under the direction of Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Anding was born December 2, 1930 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on May
23, 2006 at his residence after a brief illness.
Mr. Anding's life revolved around his wife and children. He was a retired service
manager of twenty-eight years at Scott Construction Equipment. Those that knew
him knew he never retired because he enjoyed his cattle, farming, and helping
others so much. Bert was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Mr. Anding
was preceded in death by his wife; Dorothy Lea Anding, his father; Lee R. Anding,
his mother; Mamie Cloyd Anding; and a son in law; Jerry Robert. Survivors are
his daughters; Cherry Anding, Nina Robert, and Dianna Gibson and husband, Ray;
son; Albo Anding and wife, Terri; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Robby Robert, Alif Gibson, Harvey Gibson, Jimmy Gibson,
Rusty Anding, Shane Hafler, and James Holloway. Honorary pallbearers are Craig
Pate, Huey Hutson, and Matt Hutson. Visitation will be 10:00AM Thursday until
service time Friday at the church.
Denise Higgins
On this first anniversary of the tragic loss of one of this areas beautiful
people, we celebrate the short life of Denise Higgins. She was loved by people
and pets alike. She spent twenty years giving loving care to pets in her grooming
business. One of the people who worked with her commented to another of her
associates, that, if you could not work with Denise, you could not work with
anyone. She was my angel and companion. It was a pleasure to take her on trips
to places that she never envisioned. She was so appreciative for every little
thing that life sent her way. I have a hard time with why her Lord and Savior
chose to her cut life so short. He must have had something very important that
he wanted her to do. Those of us who knew and loved her continue to wonder why
we were only allowed seven years of her loving presence. She is gone but definitely
not forgotten.-Charles Swain-
Denise and I met many years ago. Our love for animals brought us together. We
soon became a part of each other's lives. Our world is full of unanswered questions
and things that do not seem fair. But our lives are like a puzzle and sooner
or later I believe the pieces will come together. Denise and I talked often
about heaven and she believed that on the way there she would first go to the
nursery and rock the child that she never had. Only then would she truly be
in heaven. Denise was my teacher and my friend. You know when you are on a long
trip and you finally get home? Well when I was with Denise I was home. We both
had many challenges in our lives and Denise over came them all. She got to travel.
She had a boyfriend who loved her deeply. She had a caring mother, wonderful
siblings, and many animals that filled her life with love. She was there for
me when I was diagnosed with cancer. She became Santa Claus to my kids and sometimes
went beyond being a friend and became a mother; she thought of my children as
her own. My children still remember her good food and sweet potato pies. She
helped me to be the mother that I never had, all the while remaining to me the
sister that I never had. It was beyond friendship...She was my family. She was
not only my friend but also my teacher. Through her gift with animals she gave
me the ability to do what we both loved. Dr. Wheeler, a client, came to me on
Sunday and said, "Melissa, you must continue her legacy." She and
I spoke often about continuing her legacy and I promise to honor her memory
in some way. She is now and always will be a part of my heart.Even though this
does not seem fair, I know after facing many challenges that Denise left happy
with her life. She felt fulfilled and left a content woman. She was at peace
with everything. I know she was satisfied with her life. The pieces of her puzzle
had all come together before her passing. As I was helping to pack her belongings
the other day I realized just how important it was that the things she believed
in and the things held closely in her heart be continued and never forgotten.
She truly lived the greatest commandment that the Lord gave to us. She loved
her neighbor as she lived herself. I know for sure that there will be a part
of Denise with me always. -Melissa Cascio-
CLYDE D. MANN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Clyde D. Mann, age 74 of Downsville, LA will be Friday,
May 26, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville,
LA. Interment will follow at Mt. Ararat Cemetery in Downsville, LA, under the
direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran
of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Mann of thirty-
seven and a half years, brothers; Lavelle Mann, Charlie Mann, and Lehman Mann.
Survivors include his loving and faithful companion of forteen years Mary Purvis
of Downsville, LA; sisters: Christine Albritton of Farmerville, LA; Lillie V.
Colvin and husband Bobby Gene of Dubach, LA; sister-in-law: Mildred Mann of
Downsville, LA; Dorothy Mann of Point, LA., numerous neices and nephews. Visitation
will be Thursday, May 25, 2006, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home
in Farmerville, LA.
BOBBY RAY PARKER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Bobby Ray Parker, 64, of West Monroe, LA will be held at
3:00 PM, Friday, May 26, 2006, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West
Monroe, LA, with Rev. Bennie Jones and Rev. Dennis Evans officiating, with eulogy
provided by Danny Malone. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery
in Calhoun. After working for Selig Mfg. Co. for over twenty-five years, Mr.
Parker bought a convenience store, "Parker's Quick Stop", in West
Monroe, LA. Mr. Parker loved going to his store everyday to visit and drink
coffee with his customers, whom he truly appreciated. We know many of you hold
fond memories of him. Mr. Parker was a very loyal and loving husband, father
and grandfather. His most prized accomplishments were that of his girls and
grandkids. His family meant the world to him. From his parents and siblings,
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends, all would leave his presence
knowing how much he loved them. Mr. Parker fought a courageous battle with lung
cancer, never letting any one see his pain. This was true to his character;
he always put others before himself. Praising his arrival in Heaven are his
beloved grandmother, Gracie Parker; brother,John Boyd Parker; mother, Leola
Claunch; father and stepmother, Millard and Mary Parker; father and mother-in-law,
Rev. Lorey and Hattie Lowery. Waiting to reunite with him; his loving wife of
over forty-six years, Voncille Parker, West Monroe, LA; second mom Maudie Parker
of Hebert, LA; first born daughter, Sherry Malone and husband Danny, of Hamburg
AR; baby girl, Connie Parker and boyfriend Karl Lindsey of Calhoun, LA; first
grandbaby, Brandy Stewart and husband Bo of Camden, AR; only grandson, Chad
Armstrong and girlfriend Jenny Sears of Denver CO; baby granddaughter, Michelle
Jones and husband Chuck of Hamburg, AR; his precious great-grandbabies; Kaci
Jones, Conner Armstrong and McKinley Stewart. sister's; Bonnie Parker and Shirley
Knight of Monroe, LA, Lisa Waldrop and husband Greg of West Monroe, LA; stepbrother
Danny Castleton and wife Sharon of West Monroe, LA; stepsister, Judy Sihweil
and husband Azmi of Des Plains, IL; best friends; W.H. "Dub" Valentine
and his wife Janie and Harvey Johnston and his wife Ann. Many special aunts,
cousins, nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws and numerous friends. Pallbearers
will be Mark Sharbono, Benny Dee Townsend, James Henry Townsend, Roland Townsend,
Sherman Townsend, Jimmy Knight, Mike Sims and Robert Duncan. Visitation will
be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe,
LA.
MRS. RUTHA B. RUSSELL
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Rutha B. Russell, 94, of Winnsboro, LA will be held
at Boeuf River Baptist Church on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev.
Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery under the
direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA.
Mrs. Russell was born January 03, 1912 in Ceminary, MS and passed away Tuesday,
May 23, 2006 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro,
a homemaker, and a member of the Boeuf River Baptist Church where she taught
Sunday School for over sixy-five years. She was preceded in death by: husband
Cecil Ernest Russell; father Jonas Franklin Bryant; mother Ettie (Holmes) Bryant;
grandson Russell Hickingbottom. Survivors include two sons: Harroll Russell
of Winnsboro & Roy Russell of Gilbert; four daughters: Jean Burns, Annette
Faulk both of Winnsboro; Faye Emerick of Sacramata, CA; Peggy Thompson of Burnet,
TX; brother Abner Bryant of Tyler, TX; two sisters Ethel Russell of Moscow,
TN and Lucille Davis of Ball, LA; one uncle, Clarence Holmes of Ft. Necessity,
LA and a host of nieces and nephews. She was also survived by twelve grandchildren,
seventeen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will
be Jay Burns, Allen Russell, David Russell, Tim Russell, Ed Russell and Daniel
Hickingbottom.
MR. LARRY WAYNE "TREY" SEAB, III.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Larry Wayne "Trey" Seab, III will be 10:00 A.M.,
Thursday, May 25, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Officiating will be Pastor Mark Foster. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial
Park on Highway 80 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Trey was born in Monroe, LA on January 25, 1988 and passed away on May 22, 2006
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death
by his great grandparents: T. W. and Ethel Humphries and grandmother: Betty
Mae Garner. He is survived by his mother: Deborah Garner Seab of West Monroe;
father: Larry Wayne Seab, Jr. and wife Linda of Jackson, MS, sister: Jessica
Seab of West Monroe; grandmother: Ann H. Seab Graham of West Monroe; grandfathers:
Larry W. Seab, Sr. and wife Dotti of Winter Garden, Florida, Wilbur Garner of
West Monroe; uncles: Duane Garner and wife Natalie of West Monroe, Walter Garner
and wife Loren of West Monroe, Scott Seab and wife Laurie of Monument, Colorado,
Todd Groves and wife Laurie of West Monroe, and Chris Garner of West Monroe;
aunt: LeSha Graham Terrell and husband Dave of West Monroe; nephews: Tucker
and Tristen Huddleston of West Monroe; great aunt: Linda Humphries Thornton
and husband Glen of Jackson, Mississippi; great uncle: Tom Humphries, Jr. of
Atlanta, Georgia; cousins: Mickel and Gavin Terrell of West Monroe. Trey, who
attended West Monroe High School, was a resident of Jackson, MS. He and his
father managed the United Parcel Store (UPS) in Jackson. He dreamed of driving
18 wheelers with his father. His family will remember him for his beautiful
smile and caring personality. He cherished his family, his nephews and girlfriend
Jamie Fletcher. He will also be deeply missed. Pallbearers will be Justin Garner,
Kyle Garner, Will Garner, Nick Garner, Chad Galligan and Tim Socha.
Rev. Alan W. Wilson
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, LA
Services for Rev. Alan W. Wilson, age 59 of Olla will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Friday, May 26, 2006 from the Olla Pentecostal Church in Olla with Rev. Don
L. Spurgeon, Rev.Michael McConnaughey and Rev. Ricky Maricelli officiating.
Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral
Home of Olla. Alan Wayne Wilson was born in Memphis, TN on April 13, 1947 to
the union of Andrew and Ophie Warren Wilson and died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at
the Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. He became a licensed Pentecostal minister
in 1964 and pastored the Ringgold United Pentecostal Church for two years and
the Olla United Pentecostal Church for twenty-one years. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of the Vietnam Conflict where he earned the Combat Medic Ring. Survivors
include his wife: Evelyn Elliott Wilson of Olla, his sons and daughters-in-law:
Glenn and Paula Wilson of Olla, Rev. Andy and Betty Wilson of Weston, Jason
and Lori Wilson of West Monroe, his grandchildren: Nethaniel Gjesdal, Logan
Wilson, Andrew Wilson and Brooke Wilson and his sister and brother-in-law: Joyce
and Jim Caudell of Memphis, TN. Pallbearers will be Rodney Parker, Jeremy Parker,
Jack Reily, Curtis McNaughton, James McNaughton and Marty Billingsley. Honorary
pallbearers are Alson Taylor, Nethaniel Gjesdal, Logan Wilson, Andrew Wilson
and Brooke Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the American Diabetes
Association. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and
Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the Olla Pentecostal Church, Hwy
165, Olla, LA.
Helen Louise Corrent, 83
EROS — Helen Louise Corrent, a retired retail sales manager, died Wednesday.
Services are 10 a.m. today at Community of Christ Church near Eros. Burial will
be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Billy James Hale, 36
LAFAYETTE — Billy James Hale, a driver for Stone Oak Farms, died Sunday.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Pentecost Tabernacle Church, Delhi. Visitation
is at the church until service time. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps,
under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Barbara G. Hiller, 78
PORT NECHES, Texas — Barbara G. Hiller, an elementary school teacher formerly
of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service
time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sanad Jones, infant
Sanad Jones, the infant daughter of Kenya Jones of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Theodis Mack, 53
Theodis Mack of Monroe, a farmer, died May 15. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday
at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith
Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Virginia McCoy, 92
Virginia McCoy of Monroe, a retired custodian, died May 17. Services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday
at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Alto.
Michael W. Mills, 44
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Michael W. Mills, a respiratory therapist, died Monday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Tallulah. Burial
will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral
Home, Tallulah.
Rutha Russell, 94
LIDDIEVILLE — Rutha Russell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11
a.m. today at Boeuf River Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery under
the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Larry ‘Trey’ Seab III, 18
Larry Wayne “Trey” Seab III of West Monroe, a United Parcel Service
employee, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in
Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Roberdia Stewart, 88
Roberdia Stewart of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday
at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Friday at the
church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith
Funeral Home, Monroe.
Myrtle Lee Webb, 56
Myrtle Lee Webb of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Jerry ‘Moonie’ Williams, 51
BATON ROUGE — Jerry “Moonie” Williams, a carpenter, died May
17. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation
is noon until 7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will
be in the church cemetery.
Prudhie L. Williams, 68
Prudhie L. Williams of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Zula ‘Nickie’ Yelverton, 89
RAYVILLE — Zula Mae “Nickie” Yelverton, a dress shop owner,
died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville.
Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial
will be in Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville.
Previously acknowledged
Gordon, Luval: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Hayes, Gladys Lockwood: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Hutchison, Patsy Ann: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Perry, Dewayne “Butch”: 1 p.m. Saturday, Batts Chapel Baptist Church,
Huttig, Ark.
Scott, Linnie Verline: 2 p.m. today, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Traylor, Janice: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston
CLARA CRUSE CROCKETT
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Clara Cruse Crockett, 98, of Grayson, LA, will be held at 10:00AM,
Saturday, May 27, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with
Rev. Bobby Cruse officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery. Mrs.
Crockett was born in LaSalle Parish on December 20, 1908 to the union of Esbon
and Lillie Arnold Cruse and died Thursday, May 25, 2006 at the Caldwell Memorial
Hospital in Columbia, LA. She was married to Walter B. Etheridge on October
31, 1925 until his death on October 5, 1943. She later married Alton Crockett
in 1957 until his death in 1983. She was preceded in death by her husbands,
her children; Myra Nell Silva, Steve B. Etheridge and Charley F. Etheridge,
two grandchildren and eleven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter-in-law;
Georgia Etheridge of Kelly, LA, her grandchildren; Lorraine Swenson and her
husband, Dale of Sacremento, CA, Wayne Silva and his wife, Kathy of Sacremento,
CA, Gwen Sanders and her husband, Mike of Monroe, LA, Debbie Finlay and her
husband, Rusty of Jena, LA, Randy Etheridge and his wife, Dottie of Grayson,
LA and Jan Smith and her husband, Randy of Grayson, LA, thirteen great-grandchildren
and twelve great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Shelby Cruse, Caleb
Etheridge, Mike Sanders, Rusty Finlay, Don Weber and Steve Sanders. Visitation
will be Friday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and Saturday from 8:00AM until service
time at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.
MS. OPAL LUCILLE WILSON DUKE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Graveside services for Ms. Opal Lucille Wilson Duke, 86, of Olla, LA, will be
held at 1:00PM, Saturday May 27, 2006 at the Olla Cemetery with Rev. Milton
Wilson officiating.
Ms. Duke was born on December 22, 1919 to the union of her parents Berry Washington
Wilson, Sr. and Lettie Antley Wilson and died Thursday May 25, 2006 at Spring
Shadow Pine Nursing Home in Houston, TX. She was a homemaker who was a very
loving person. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Olla, LA. Survivors
include seven children; Woodrow Myers Duke of Shreveport, LA, Linda Lucille
Smith of Jena, LA, Peggy Sue Hale of Monroe, LA, Doris Inez Judice of Houston,
TX, Lettie Irene Duke of Houston, TX Tom Clyde Duke of Shreveport, LA, and Priscilla
Ruth Dearmon of PA; one sister; Gayle Bratton of West Monroe, LA; ten grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials should be made to the American Heart
Association. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00PM until 7:30PM at Riser Funeral
in Columbia, LA.
ZULA MAE "NICKIE" YELVERTON
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Zula Mae "Nickie" Yelverton, 89, of Rayville,
LA will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, May 26, 2006 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in
Rayville, LA with Rev. David Herrington and Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment
will follow at Stevenson Cemetery in Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley
Funeral Home of Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Zula Mae "Nickie" Yelverton was born on September 9, 1916 in
Morton, MS and passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was
a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. She was preceded in
death by her husbands, Atlas Durwood Bagbey and Preston J. Yelverton. Survivors
include her daughter, Sandra Johnston and husband, Charles, Jr. of Rayville,
LA; step-son, Jake Yelverton and wife, Emilia of Rayville, LA; two grandchildren,
Lindsey Allen and husband, Tim of Rayville, LA; and Jude Atlas Johnston of Rayville,
LA; one great grandson, Ty Allen of Rayville, LA; two step-grandsons, Mark Yelverton
and Todd Yelverton; one sister, Myrtis Payne of Rayville, LA; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ken Raborn, Tom Raborn, Jonathon Raborn, Larry
Joe Nichols, Henry Rice, and Andy Johnston. Memorials can be sent to the Louisiana
Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St., Monroe, LA, 71203 or you can call
318-343-2244. Condolences can be made at www.brownholleyfuneralhomes .com
Alvin 'Bert' Anding Sr., 75
Alvin "Bert" Anding Sr. of West Monroe, a service manager for Scott
Construction Equipment Co., died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Luna
Methodist Church. Visitation is today until service time at the church. Burial
will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,
West Monroe.
Grace Baur, 88
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Grace Baur, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Services are
1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 6-8
p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under
the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Henry Hardy Caffery, 73
BASTROP — Henry Hardy Caffery, a retired construction worker, died Thursday.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is
5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery.
Carl Mike Corley Jr., 33
VIDALIA — Carl Mike Corley Jr. died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Fred Cecil Fulton, 89
Fred Cecil Fulton of West Monroe, an electrical engineer, died Wednesday. Graveside
services are 10 a.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction
of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Collene Barton Hewitt, 75
DENHAM SPRINGS — Collene Barton Hewitt, a retired pharmacy clerk formerly
of Mangham, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist
Church, Mangham. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Saturday until service
time at the church. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of
Mulhean Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jaiden S. Murphy, infant
Jaiden Sanaa Murphy, the infant daughter of Kenya Jones and Brodderick Murphy
of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of
Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Marie Jycocks, 66
WINNSBORO — Marie Jycocks, a retired cashier, died Thursday. Graveside
services are 4 p.m. today at Old Winnsboro Cemetery. Arrangements are under
the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gracie Lee, 103
DELHI — Gracie Lee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday
at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Saturday
at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery,
Delhi.
Virginia McCoy, 92
Virginia McCoy of Monroe, a retired custodian, died May 17. Services are 1 p.m.
Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today
at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Alto.
Leroy Modacure, 83
Leroy Modacure of Monroe, a truck driver with Northeast Oil, died Tuesday. Services
are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon until
5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Elizabeth Moore, 68
TALLULAH — Elizabeth Moore, a certified nursing assistant, died May 19.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Celler Missionary Baptist Church, Fortune
Fork. Visitation is today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
Bobby Ray Parker, 64
Bobby Ray Parker of West Monroe, an upholsterer for Selig Manufacturing and
owner of Parker's Quick Stop, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Rose-lawn Cemetery, Calhoun.
Robert Gordon Pullig, 93
Robert Gordon Pullig of Monroe, formerly of Minden, died Wednesday. Services
are 3 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Minden. Burial will be
in Minden Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.
Mitchell Robinson III, 84
Mitchell Robinson III of Monroe, a self-employed painter, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7
p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial
Gardens.
Roberdia Stewart, 88
Roberdia Stewart of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday
at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at the church.
Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral
Home, Monroe.
Floria J. Thomas, 63
RUSTON — Floria J. Thomas, a custodian at Grambling State University,
died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Ruston.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be
in Grambling Memorial Gardens.
Myrtle Lee Webb, 56
Myrtle Lee Webb of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m.
Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood
Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Prudhie L. Williams, 68
Prudhie L. Williams of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services
are 11 a.m. Saturday at Living Water Apostolic Church of Love, West Monroe.
Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be
in Powell Street Extension Cemetery.
The Rev. Alan Wilson, 59
OLLA — The Rev. Alan Wilson died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at
Olla Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction
of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Previously acknowledged
Gordon, Luval: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Hale, Billy James: 2 p.m. today, Pentecost Tabernacle Church, Delhi.
Hiller, Barbara G.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Mack, Theodis: 2 p.m. Saturday, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Perry, Dewayne "Butch": 1 p.m. Saturday, Batts Chapel Baptist Church,
Huttig, Ark.
Williams, Jerry "Moonie": 1 p.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church,
Extension.
Yelverton, Zula Mae "Nickie": 2 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church,
Rayville.
MARTIN LEROY "M.L." COLEMAN, JR.
Ruebel Funeral Home - Little Rock, AR
Martin Leroy "M.L." Coleman, Jr., beloved husband of NanJo Corbitt
Coleman of Maumelle, AR, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006. He was born April 14, 1924
in Tallulah, LA, to the late Martin L., Sr. and Lorena Parker Coleman. Mr. Coleman
has lived in Monroe, LA, North Little Rock, AR and for the past eight years
in Maumelle, AR. He served honorably during World War II and after the war became
a general contactor building electrical power plants and shopping centers all
over the country. He was still an active businessman with his dear friend and
partner since 1978, Gordon Fendley. ML's hobby and his passion, besides NanJo
and his family, was physics. In his spare time, he studied physics and nuclear
theory and developed a hypothesis naming the Eptron as the elementary particle
of an atom; that represented the culmination of his research and experimentation.
His book, Demystifying Electricity, was published last year. ML Coleman was
a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and the Bob Millett Bible Sunday
School Class. He was owner of several businesses,including Delta-Coleman and
Heritage Corporation of America. He was a businessman, a scholar, a philanthropist,
and a devoted husband, father, and friend. ML is survived by his wife, NanJo,
his daughter Christy Donnelly and husband Jay of Reston, VA, daughter Lynn Harrison
and husband John of Sheridan; son, Paul Corbitt of Little Rock, AR; son James
Summerlin of Pearson, GA.; grandchildren Jo Margaret Bennett and Jason of Memphis,
TN, Trey Biddy of Fayetteville, AR, Laura Biddy of Little Rock, AR, Suzanne
Biddy of Fayetteville, AR and Carly and Hannah Donnelly of Reston. Cate Bennett
of Memphis, TN, is his only great-grandchild. Survivors also include his sisters-in-law,
Mignon Xander and Ralph of Mt. Solon, VA and Donna Grantham and Tony of Douglas,
Ga., an aunt, Elizabeth "Tee" Jacobs, nephews, Drury Bynum and Linda,
Jimmy Bynum and Judy, Rigby Maupin and Corlis; nieces Martha Whitaker and Dr.
Murray, and Susan Harper and Don, a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins who
affectionately referred to him as "Unk", and business partner Gordon
Fendley and wife Judy of Little Rock, AR. A memorial service to celebrate the
life of this precious man will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 11:00AM
at Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, AR. Rev. Carroll Jackson
and Dr. Clint Burleson will officiate and the eulogy will be presented by Deacon
Bill Nolan of Immaculate Conception. After the service the family will remain
at the church to visit with friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to
Lakewood United Methodist Church Building Fund or LUMC Bob Millett Bible Class.
Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock, AR www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
HENRIETTA JARMON SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Henrietta Jarmon Smith, 84, of West Monroe, LA, will be
held at 2:00PM Sunday, May 28, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in
West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Finn officiating. Burial will at the Concord
Cemetery in Marion, LA. Mrs. Smith died May 26, 2006 at Landmark Nursing Home
in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe,
LA. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Toby"
Smith. Survivors include her son, Rob Smith and wife Pam of West Monroe, LA;
daughter, Connie Fatheree and husband Johnny of Aubrey, TX; grandchildren, Kristi
Jones and husband James, Robyn Garsee and husband Jason, Wendi Gathright and
husband Jay, Kelli Fatheree and Ginger Fatheree; two great grandsons, Zach Jones
and Hayden Garsee; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend
a special thank you to Dr. Don Hammett for the many years of love and care that
he has given their mother. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St.
Mary's Resedential Home for Special Children (where Mrs. Smith's granddaughter,
Ginger resides), P.O. Box 7768, Alexandria, LA-71306. Pallbearers will be Jesse
Fulmer, Bob Heflin, Jamie Wilhite, Richard Thomas, Bubba Smith, Steve Whitlock,
Johnny Pace and Jim Murray. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Ziegler and
Dr. Don Hammett.
Catherine Domino Tassin
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Catherine Domino Tassin, 81, is scheduled for 2:00PM, Monday,
May 29, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home Chapel with Father John Kennedy officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held
Sunday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Tassin, a homemaker,
passed away May 25, 2006 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Rayville, LA. She
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bastrop. She is preceded in death
by her son, Joe Fister; sister, Mary Creech; and brother, Johnny Domino. Mrs.
Tassin is survived by daughters, Mary Catherine Green & husband Larry of
Bearden, AR, Betty Barwick of Macon, GA, Darlene Bordelon of Alexandria, LA;
son, Robby Tassin of West Monroe, LA; sister, Annie Fryer of Spring Hill, LA;
nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Mike Corley Jr., 32
VIDALIA — Mike Corley Jr., an employee of H&P Drilling Co., died Thursday.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday. Visitation
is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert,
under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Clara Cruse Crockett, 98
GRAYSON — Clara Cruse Crockett, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are
10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until
service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.
Jacob Davis, 80
FARMERVILLE — Jacob Davis, a retired laborer, died Wednesday. Services
are 2 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Opal Wilson Duke, 86
OLLA — Opal Lucille Wilson Duke, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside
services are 1 p.m. today at Olla Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction
of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Richard Earl Elijah, 39
OAK RIDGE — Richard Earl Elijah, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11
a.m. today at New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial will be in Cedar
Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
James Evans, 79
James Evans of Monroe, a forklift operator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m.
today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.
John Jordan, 79
DELHI — John Jordan, a retired supervisor for a construction company,
died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral
Home, Rayville.
Dewayne Perry, 55
EL DORADO, Ark. — Dewayne Perry, a painter, died May 17. Services are
1 p.m. today at Batt's Chapel Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Burial will be in
Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Robert Gordon Pullig, 93
Robert Gordon Pullig of Monroe, formerly of Minden, died Wednesday. Services
are 3 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Minden. Burial will be in
Minden Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.
Barnie Lee Stubbs, 82
SICILY ISLAND — Barnie Lee Stubbs, a retired Sicily Island town clerk,
died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral
Home, Ferriday.
Maggie Taylor, 29
BASTROP — Maggie Taylor died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Floria J. Thomas, 63
RUSTON — Floria J. Thomas, a custodian at Grambling State University,
died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Ruston.
Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Grambling under the direction of
Miller Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jimmy D. Washington, 74
Jimmy Dale Washington of West Monroe, a salesman, died Friday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Previously acknowledged
Baur, Grace: 1 p.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence.
Caffery, Henry Hardy: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gordon, Luval: 11 a.m. today, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Hewitt, Collene Barton: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham.
Hiller, Barbara G.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Lee, Gracie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.
Mack, Theodis: 2 p.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe.
McCoy, Virginia: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.
Modacure, Leroy: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Moore, Elizabeth: 1 p.m. today, Mount Celler Missionary Baptist Church, Fortune
Fork.
Robinson III, Mitchell: 2 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stewart, Roberdia: 11 a.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Webb, Myrtle Lee: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Jerry "Moonie": 1 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church,
Extension.
Williams, Prudhie L.: 11 a.m. today, Living Water Apostolic Church of Love,
West Monroe.
CLAUDETTE "SANDY" CRAFT-HARRIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Claudette"Sandy" Craft-Harris, 68, cherished wife of C.W., passed
away quietly on May 26, 2006 after a thirteen-year battle with heart disease
and strokes. She was born in Newellton, LA to James Corbett and Lula Prine Craft
Sr (who Preceded her in death). Sandy was a very talented pianist and played
for many churches during her lifetime. Her career as an LPN brought her many
years of joy. Her patients' well being and care were very important to her.
Sandy is survived by her loving and devoted husband C.W. Harris of Translyvania,
LA, three daughters; LaRue Mills-Holloway (Allen) of Morrilton, AR, Lawana Puderer
(Fletcher) of Belle Chase, LA, Teresa Beauvais (Victor) of Luling, LA, eight
grandchildren; John Mills, Maranda Rios-Blanchard, Teshea Smith, Ryan Puderer,
Krystal Thomas-Laing, Erich Puderer, Cierra Beauvais-Smith, and Jennifer Beauvais,
six great-grandchildren; Cora Thomas, Corbett Mills, Rowan Blanchard, Elizabeth
Laing, Grant Blanchard and Londyn Smith, four children by marriage; Robert,
Barry, Glen and Brenda Harris of Baton Rouge, LA, three brothers; Braxton Craft
of Memphis, TN, J.C. "Jimmy" Craft of Monroe, LA, Donald Craft of
Morrilton, AR, two sisters; Pauline Brown of Minden, LA and Mildred Anderson
of AL, sister-in-law Joy D. Craft, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Smith-Thomas, her parents and
two brothers; Dalton Keith and Buford Craft. Services for Mrs. Harris will be
held Monday, May 29, 2006, 2:00PM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of
West Monroe, LA with Brother George Bonner and Carlton Smith officiating. Internment
will be at Riverview Cemetery on South Grand St. in Monroe, LA. Pallbearers
will be grandsons and son-in-laws. Planned memorials may be made to the Ameriacan
Heart Association or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Visitation will
be Sunday, May 28, 2006 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the funeral home.
MRS. ERNESTINE ALLEN PAYNE
West Monroe, LA
Mrs. Ernestine Allen Payne died May 17, 2006 in Austin, TX. Ernestine was a
life-long resident of West Monroe, LA with the exception of her last two years
in Austin, TX to be closer to her daughters. She was the widow of Jack L. Payne
and the mother of four children, Stephen L. Payne of Milledgeville, GA, Rod
Allen Payne of Monroe, LA, Suzy Payne Rabb and Lisa Payne, both of Austin, TX.
She was the grandmother of Christopher Payne of Monroe, LA and Austin Rabb of
Austin, TX. Ernestine was born on February 9, 1924 in West Monroe, LA to her
parents, Mattie and Ernest Allen. She graduated from Ouachita High School in
1941 and later from the Monroe Business College. Ernestine was married in 1945.
Her professional career included an executive secretary position at the Palace
Department Store and admission and emergency room positions at Glenwood Hospital.
She was a long-time member of McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe,
LA, and was active in the Mary Martha Circle and Fellowship Group. Ernestines'
life was filled with close friendships and loving family connections. In later
years, she served as a member of the Glenwood Volunteers and several other local
organizations. A memorial service is planned for 11:00AM on Friday, June 9,
2006 at McGuire United Methodist Church with a graveside service at 8:00PM at
New Hope Cemetery in Dodson, LA. Her nephew, Robert Leach, will be leading this
service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions
be made to the Hudson Interdenominational Camp, care of Mrs. Laura Bonnette,
1921 California, Ruston, LA, 71270.
MR. LAURIE J. "POPPA TOES" PEVETO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Laurie J. "Poppa Toes" Peveto, 73, of Monroe,
LA, will be at 10:00AM Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Brad McMath of Huntsville, AR
officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Peveto
was born July 17, 1932 in Center, TX and passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006,
at his residence in Monroe, LA. He was a retired truck driver, a member of the
Teamsters, and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Huntsville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Peveto; grandchildren, Steven
and Jody Peveto; great-grandchild, Seth Turner; and his parents, Leamon Peveto
and Lola Odom Peveto. Mr. Peveto is survived by his wife, Betty G. Peveto; son
and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sherry Peveto of West Monroe, LA; daughters and
sons-in-law, Wynona Spangler and Tommy Hopkins of Monroe, LA, Bethel and Charles
Redding of Calhoun, LA, and Florine and DeWayne Trahan of Huntsville, AR; brother
and sister-in-law, Leonard and Betty Jean Peveto of Coushatta, LA; sister, Jean
Edgar of Hemphill, TX; brother, Lester Peveto of Tyler, TX; sister and brother-in-law,
Joyce and Lawrence Moore of Baldwin, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and
Sylvia Peveto of Lufkin, TX; grandchildren, Luke and Cole Peveto; Wendi Turner,
Anitra Grantham, Laurie and Lindsey Trahan, Destiny Hart, Joshua Anzalone, and
Larry Campbell; great-grandchildren, Erica Turner, David Hart, Dylan Anzalone,
Chelse Hart, and Connor Hart; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends
from all over the country. Pallbearers will be DeWayne Trahan, Joshua Anzalone,
Cheyenne Hart, Todd Grantham, Tommy Hopkins, and Luke Peveto. Honorary Pallbearers
will be Herman Reagus, K. D. Ouchley, Charlie Hanks, Charlie Redding, Cole Peveto,
Larry Campbell, and Sitty McGuire. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until
9:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may
be made to The American Cancer Society.
BARNIE LEE CLOY STUBBS
Comer Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2006, at 3:00PM at the Sicily
Island United Methodist Church in Sicily Island, LA, honoring the life of Barnie
Lee Cloy Stubbs, who died on May 26, 2006, at Lafayette General Medical Center
in Lafayette, LA. The Reverend Bill Foster will officiate the services, and
she will be laid to rest in the Highland Park Cemetery, along side of her husband,
William Perry Stubbs, Sr. Mrs. Stubbs is survived by her son, William Perry
Stubbs, Jr., and his spouse, Carol Maeser Stubbs of Lafayette, LA; her daughter,
Diana Stubbs Sylvest and her spouse, John Sylvest of New Roads, LA; her grandchildren,
John William Stubbs of Washington, D. C., Nathan Robert Stubbs of Lafayette,
LA, Andrew Michael Stubbs of Chicago, Il, John Warren Sylvest of New Roads,
LA; and Lauren Diana Sylvest of Baton Rouge, LA; and two brothers, Jarvis Cloy
and his wife, Jean Cloy, of Baton Rouge, LA and Billy Cloy and his wife, Marjorie
Cloy, of Baton Rouge, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Perry
Stubbs, Sr.; her father, Richard Horace Cloy; her mother, Pinkie Bowman Cloy;
her sisters, Nellie Cloy Hair, Anna Cloy Cole; and her brothers Gerald Cloy,
Johnny Cloy, Wallace Cloy, Charles Cloy, and Frank Cloy. Mrs. Stubbs was a life
long resident of Sicily Island, LA, and an active member of the Sicily Island
United Methodist Church. She was the Town Clerk in Sicily Island, LA from 1976
to1996. Active pallbearers will be Billy Cloy, John Warren Sylvest, Nathan Stubbs,
Andrew Stubbs, John Sylvest, and Richard Cloy. Honorary pallbearers will Jarvis
Cloy, Richard Armstrong, Roy Evans, Stein Cloy, and Marvin Nolen. The family
would like to thank the staff at Cornerstone Nursing Home and Lafayette General
Hospital, Hospice of Acadiana and all care givers, Dr. Nathan Landry, and Dr.
Dee Dee Luke for the kind care and treatment of Mrs. Stubbs throughout her lengthy
illness. The family requests visiting hours be observed at Sicily Island United
Methodist Church from 1:00PM until the time of services at 3:00PM. Any donations
in memory of Barnie Lee Stubbs may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's
Home of Ruston, LA or the Sicily Island Methodist Church. All funeral arrangements
are being conducted by Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday, LA.
ROBERT "BOBBY" VEACH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Robert "Bobby" Veach, 65, of West Monroe, LA
will be held 1:00PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe
Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Blaine Adkins with interment to follow at Twin
Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West
Monroe, LA.
Mr. Veach was born December 24, 1940 in Pensacola, FL and passed away on May
27, 2006 at his residence. Survivors are his wife of forty-four years; Nelda
Veach, children; Mike Veach, Robbie Veach, Dennis Veach, Donnie Veach and wife
Rose, Shane Veach, Cheryl Veach, Kim Veach, Daryl Veach and wife Alicia, Jake
Veach, Jessica Veach, and Becca Veach, numerous grandchildren, four sisters;
Sissy Betsy, Jeanie Bowen, Jessie Houston, Lola Pryor, and numerous nieces and
nephews. Pallbearers will be his sons; Mike Veach, Dennis Veach, Donnie Veach,
Shane Veach, Daryl Veach, Jake Veach, Robert Stuckey, and Randal Taylor. Visitation
will be Monday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe,
LA.
Lindel Brixey, 73
BASTROP — Lindel Brixey, retired from International Paper, died Saturday.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9
p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery, Bastrop.
Ernest L. Carter, 69
FARMERVILLE — Ernest L. "Ernie" Carter, a retired Montgomery
Ward employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Donna Delancey, 39
BASTROP — Donna Delancey died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under
the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Bobby Hazelton, 73
Bobby Hazelton of Monroe, a retired electrician, died Saturday. Arrangements
are pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe.
Mary Alice Madden , 73
OAK GROVE — Mary Alice Madden, an activities director, died Friday. Services
are 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Zion Church of God. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery.
Mary E. Massey, 90
FERRIDAY — Mary E. Massey died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Cora Belle McGowen, 87
RAYVILLE — Cora Belle McGowen, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are
10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Girard.
Glennie V. Poole, 86
Glennie V. Poole of West Monroe, retired co-owner of Poole's Starter and Alternator
Service, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Margaret Redden, 74
Margaret Corine Redden of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10
a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday
until time for services.
Marshall L. Slaughter, 72
NEWELLTON — Marshall Lavell Slaughter died Saturday. Arrangements are
pending under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Henrietta J. Smith, 84
Henrietta Jarmon Smith of West Monroe, retired cashier with Borden Milk Co.,
died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Visitation is 1 p.m. until service
time. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion.
Jimmy D. Washington, 74
Jimmy Dale Washington of West Monroe, a salesman, died Friday. Private services
will be held with burial in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5
to 7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Previously acknowledged
Corley Jr., Mike: 2 p.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Ferriday.
Lee, Gracie: 2 p.m. today, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.
May 29, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201
ERNEST L. "ERNIE" CARTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ernest L. "Ernie" Carter, 69, of Farmerville,
LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
in Farmerville, LA with Rev. Woody Reeder officiating. Interment will follow
at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with a full Masonic graveside service.
Mr. Carter was born on January 19, 1937 in Monroe, LA and passed away on Saturday,
May 27, 2006 in Houston, TX. He was a Deacon of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville,
LA. He graduated from Neville High School in 1955. He was retired from Montgomery
Ward after thirty-four years of service, a member of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
of Monroe, LA, Union Fraternal Lodge #53 of Farmerville, LA, and a Charter Member
of College Place Baptist Church. He was also past president and secretary of
Northeast Louisiana Bowling Associations. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Samuel and Leona Carter. Survivors include his loving wife of forty-nine years,
Frankie Carter; daughter, Mary Lee Johnson and husband, Neil; son, Howard "Bubba"
Carter and wife, Sha; grandchildren, Matthew Pipes and wife, Melissa, and Marc
and Hannah Carter; one niece, two nephews, and many dear friends. Pallbearers
will be Frenchie DeMers, Ronnie Wyatt, Gary Hamilton, John Pipes, Bob Dunn,
Charles Langston, Chuck Lane, and Lavelle Ivy. Honorary Pallbearers will be
the officers of the Northeast Louisiana Bowling Association. Visitation will
be Monday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe, LA and from 9:00AM until service time at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Memorials
may be made to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 336, Farmerville,
LA 71241.
BOB G. HAZELTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Bob Hazelton, 73, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM
Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ with Mr. Don Glover
and Mr. Rob Callicot officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial
Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe, LA. Mr. Hazelton was born September 7, 1932 in Monroe, LA and passed
away Saturday, May 27, 2006 at his residence in Monroe, LA. He was a charter
member of the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member
of IBEW Local 446 Electrical Union. He was also an Air Force veteran serving
in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Curry
and Dezzie Eunice Hazelton; and grandson,Christopher Hazelton. Mr. Hazelton
is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Joyce Stringer Hazelton of Monroe,
LA; son, Kenneth Hugh Hazelton of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Kerrie Lynn Hazelton
of Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren, one great- grandson; sister, Verna O'Quin;
and aunt and uncle, Helen and Andy Dominic of Redwood City, CA. Pallbearers
will be Billy Denton, Mike Riley, Kenny Hugh Hazelton, Jr., Rocky Stephens,
Johnny Hebert, and Bob George. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Johnson and
Bobby Barker. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
ODIE B. LEE JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Odie B. Lee Jr., 74, of West Monroe, LA will be held
at 2:00PM Tuesday May 30, 2006 at the First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA with
Rev. Mark Fenn and Rev. Scotty Sanders officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn
Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA Mr. Lee died on May 27, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical
Center in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Lee was an active deacon at First Baptist Church
West Monroe, LA. He was a past Sunday School and Training Union Teacher. He
was an active member of New Directions Sunday School Class. Mr. Lee took great
pleasure in his profession as an Architectural Designer. Some of the projects
that he took part in were MGM Studios, Disney World, Epcot Center and Universal
Studio in Orlando, FL as well as many local community buildings. He was a graduate
of Ouachita Parish High School in 1950. He also graduated from Louisiana Tech
and University of Louisiana at Monroe. Mr. Lee was a past member of the Board
of Directors for Dixie Youth Baseball. He was an avid fitness enthusiast, affectionately
called "Coach" by many he mentored in his daily workouts at Glenwood
Wellness Center. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Jean Lee;
son, Steve Lee and wife Denise all of West Monroe, LA; two daughters, Beckie
McQueen and husband John of Calhoun, LA and Patti Gaskin and husband George
of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Mickey Cannon, Drew Townsend, Cammy Frith,
Kyle Townsend, Kate McQueen, Zachary Lee, Allie Lee and Abby Lee; great grandchildren,
Jack Frith and Will Frith; brother, Tom R. Lee and wife Jean; numerous nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mr. Lee's grandsons and nephews, Mickey Cannon,
Drew Townsend, Zachary Lee, Kyle Townsend, Bart Lee and Scott Smith. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Earl Keaton, Bud Odom, Ken Cheek, Malcom Bass and the men
of the New Directions Sunday School Class. The family would like to thank the
doctors and staff of the ICU at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for their excellent
care and compassion. Visitation will be from 5 P.M.to 8 P.M. Monday, at Mulhearn
Funeral Home in West Monroe.
MRS. GLENNIE V. "MAW" POOLE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mrs. Glennie V. "Maw" Poole, 86, of West Monroe,
LA will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at the Hasley Cemetery Pavilion
with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Hasley Cemetery under
the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Poole died on May
27, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She was
Co-Owner of Poole's Starter and Alternator. Mrs. Poole attended the First Baptist
Church of Choudrant. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
and she also loved to fish. Mrs. Poole is preceded in death by her husband,
John Hardy Poole; son, Johnny Glynn Poole and by her great- granddaughters,
Lacie and Amber Poole. Survivors include her grandchildren, Johnny Poole and
wife Nancy, Letha Swanner and husband Scott, Dan Poole and wife Michelle; great-
grandchildren, Zachary and Logan Poole, Cole and Weston Swanner, Hannah and
Landon Poole; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Truman Poole and wife Dorene,
Ted Howard and wife Jo, R.F. Graves and wife Pat, Billy Poole and wife Goldie,
Billie Heflin and John Wilkes and wife Myrtis. Pallbearers will be Richard McGee,
Steve Poole, Randy Martin, Joey Marzula and Randy Hill. Visitation will be from
5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials
may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, to the Mt. Zion Methodist
Church Building Fund or to the Open Door Missions Fund at First Baptist Church
of Choudrant.
BOBBY A. REEVES
Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA -
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby A. Reeves, 79, of Marion, LA. will be held at
2:00PM Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Fairview Church of Christ in Marion, LA with
Bros. Miles King, Wayne Fussell and Dan Williams officiating. Burial will be
at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral
Home of Farmerville, LA. Mr. Reeves, a retired postal carrier, died Saturday,
May 27, 2006. He was a member of Fairview Church of Christ, Marion, LA. He is
preceded in death by parents, Oliver Newton Reeves and Myrtle Dean Reeves ;
one son and brother-in-law, Alyma Gray Taylor. Survivors include his three daughters:
Elizabeth Blake & husband, Jimmy of Marion, LA; Jan Saulsbury & husband,
Steve of Norphlet, AR.; and Ginger Raymond & husband, Dane of Farmerville,
LA,one brother: Ira D. Reeves & wife, Johnnie of Jonesboro, LA.one sister:
Cleo Taylor of Marion,LA, seven grandchilden: Kasey Jones & husband, Stephen;
Jared Blake; Sarah Blake; Ryan Saulsbury; Allison Saulsbury; Mitch Raymond and
Josh Raymond. two great grandchildren: Brittany & Hannah Jones, and numerous
nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are Kenneth Franklin, Jamie
Orten, Blackie Post, Ted Reeves, Alden Reeves, Jerry Tettleton. Honorary pallbearers
are grandsons. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday at Farrar Funeral
Home, Farmerville, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Fairview
Church of Christ cemetery fund. Family and friends may send condolences to the
family at our webpage:www.farrarfh.com
JAMES C. ROBERSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. James C. Roberson, 79, will be Monday, May 29, 2006
at 3:30PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe, LA. Rev. Lindle Stewart
and Rev. Mary Bryan will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hall Cemetery
under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mr. Roberson was
born in Pioneer, LA, on March 19, 1927 and passed away in Monroe, LA on May
27, 2006. Mr. Roberson was a member of the Full Gospel Temple Church in Monroe,
LA, and retired as Owner and Operator of Roberson and Son's Floor Covering Co.
He was preceded in death by his first wife: Ellen Roberson; mother: Bertha Mae
Roberson; father: Elsie Roberson; son in law: Wayne George; five brothers, and
one sister. He is survived by his wife: Bobbie Roberson; ten children: Sybile
Crain & husband, Devain of Monroe, LA, James E. Roberson & wife, Pauline
of Monroe, LA, Lois George of Carencro, LA, Ann Minchew & husband, JW of
Start, LA, Sandra Roush & husband, Billy of Monroe, LA, Roger "Skeeter"
Roberson & wife, Sherrie of West Monroe, LA, Lavelle Roberson & wife,
Debbie of Monroe, LA, Nicky Weems & husband, Ricky of Monroe, LA, Jimmy
Roberson & wife, Tracy of Carencro, LA; step son; William Earl Coates of
Wichita, KS; brother; Billy Wayne Roberson of Winnfield, LA; twenty-three grandchildren;
twenty-seven great- grandchildren; one great- great- grandchild; and several
nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tommy Arnold, Russell Pippins, Scott
Whitaker, Jeremiah Harrison, Roger Smith, and Jackie Lowrey.
Naoma Jean Ashley, 83
OAK GROVE — Naoma Jean Ashley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are
10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne
Cemetery. Visitation is Monday at the funeral home.
Donna Graves DeLancey, 39
BASTROP — Donna Graves DeLancey, a registered nurse, died Friday. Services
are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church, Ferriday. Burial
will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's
Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ruth Gaston, 91
Ruth Gaston, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday
at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is in the church cemetery
under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9
today at the church.
Claudette Harris, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Claudette Harris, a nurse, died Friday. Services are
2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview
Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Cora Belle McGowen, 87
RAYVILLE — Cora Belle McGowen, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are
10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in New
Salem Cemetery, Girard. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Margaret Corine Redden, 74
Margaret Corine Redden, a homemaker of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10
a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m.
at the funeral home.
James C. Roberson, 79
James C. Roberson, owner of Roberson and Son's Floor Covering, of Monroe, died
Saturday. Services are 3:30 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial
will be in Hall Cemetery on Louisiana 15. Visitation is 2:30 p.m. until time
of service at the funeral home.
Marshall Lavell Slaughter, 72
NEWELLTON — Marshall Lavell Slaughter died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Newellton Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Burial will be in Legion
Memorial Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is noon today until time of service
Tuesday at the church.
Joseph Jackson Thigpen, 89
RUSTON — Joseph Jackson Thigpen, retired dean of the college of engineering
at Louisiana Tech University, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at
First Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the
direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday
at the funeral home.
Bobby Veach, 65
Bobby Veach, an electrician of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities
Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Previously acknowledged
Brixey, Lindel: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Madden, Mary Alice: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Church of God, Oak Grove.
Massey, Mary E.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
McGowen, Cora Belle: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Redden, Margaret Corine: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
MRS. LURLINE AVERITTE GRIFFIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lurline Averitte Griffin, 87, will be 10:30AM, Wednesday,
May 31, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Officiating
will be Rev. Larry Linson. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the
direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Griffin was born
on August 20, 1918 and passed away on May 28, 2006. She was preceded in death
by her husband: Marvin Griffin; parents: Mary and Jasper Averitte; sister: Estaline
Walters; brothers: Grady, Shelton, Truman and R.L. Averitte. Mrs. Griffin is
survived by her daughters: Linda Bonrud and husband Kenneth of West Monroe,
Debbie Miller and husband Chris of Murfreesboro, TN; granddaughters: Kim Worley
and Michelle Lenard both of West Monroe, LA; great grandchildren: Brandy Lowe
and Jennifer Worley both of West Monroe, LA; great great grandson: Tyler Lowe;
sister: Marie Worthey; brother: Billy Jack Averitte and wife Ann both of West
Monroe, LA. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and enjoyed outings
with her Sunday School Class. She was retired from Piggly Wiggly after many
years of service. She enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her
family. Pallbearers will be Dickie Worthey, Jim Worthey, Rick Worthey, Jacky
Averitte, Randy Averitte and Jimmy Averitte. Honorary pallbearers will be Aubry
Griggs and Bart Wheat. Visitation will be 5:00 until 9:00PM, Tuesday, May 30,
2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
CORA BELLE MCGOWEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mrs.Cora Belle McGowen, 87, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00AM Wednesday,
May 31, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville, LA, with Bro. Langdon
Wislon officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Cora, a homemaker and life long resident of Richland Parish, passed away
Saturday, May 27, 2006. She was a member of Rayville Church of Christ and the
Daughters American Revolution. She was very active in school functions for as
long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.E.
Clack and Ida Clack, her husband of sixty years, Mr. O.C. McGowen, two sisters
Iva Clack and Carmen Clack, two brothers Jack Clack, L.E. Clack Jr., and granddaughter
Jennifer McGowen. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by four sons; Ronald Clyde McGowen of Zowelle, LA, Larry James
McGowen and wife Susan of West Monroe, LA, Jerry Wayne McGowen and wife Danelle
of New Orleans, LA, and Michael Oliver McGowen of Rayville, LA; one brother
Francis Clack and wife Marie of Rayville, LA; grandchildren, Misty McGowen,
Matthew McGowen, Blake McGowen, Jeff McGowen and Christopher McGowen; and two
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Matthew McGowen, Blake McGowen, Dennis
Clack, Tommy Smith, Jackie Fuller and Christopher McGowen. Visitation will be
from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
EDRA B. WILLIAMS PETTIBONE
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edra B. Williams Pettibone, 93 ,of Minden, LA formerly
of Wisner, LA, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday,
May 31, 2006 at 10:00AM with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. A 2:30PM graveside
service will follow at Minden Cemetery in Minden, LA under the direction of
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Pettibone was born
April 7, 1913 in Coushatta, LA and passed away Monday May 29, 2006 at Mary Anna
Nursing Home in Wisner, LA. She was a resident of Minden, a housewife, and a
member of the Assembly Of God. She was preceded in Death by her first husband;
James Tyler Williams, second husband; Earl Pettibone, parents; George and Mary
Lester, three brothers and four sisters. Survivors include two sons; Carroll
Williams of Modesto, CA, and Rufus Carl Williams of Vivian, LA, three daughters;
Judy Kowis of Houston, TX, Cleora Smith of Minden, LA, and Evelyn Aymond of
Wisner, LA. She was also survived by seventeen grandchildren and a host of great
grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the Gransons. The family will receive friends
at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, May
30, 2006.
AMES C. ROBERSON
Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. James C. Roberson, 79, was Monday, May 29, 2006 at
Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. Mary Bryan
officiated. Mr. Roberson was born in Pioneer, LA, on March 19, 1927 and passed
away in Monroe, LA on May 27, 2006. He was preceded in death by his first wife:
Ellen Roberson; mother: Bertha Mae Roberson; father: Elsie Roberson; son in
law: Wayne George; five brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife:
Bobbie Roberson; ten children: Sybile Crain & husband, Devain of Monroe,
LA, James E. Roberson & wife, Pauline of Monroe, LA, Lois George of Carencro,
LA, Ann Minchew & husband, JW of Start, LA, Sandra Roush & husband,
Billy of Monroe, LA, Roger "Skeeter" Roberson & wife, Sherrie
of West Monroe, LA, Lavelle Roberson & wife, Debbie of Monroe, LA, Elvis
Roberson & wife, Angela of Monroe, LA, Nicky Weems & husband, Ricky
of Monroe, LA, Jimmy Roberson & wife, Tracy of Carencro, LA; step son; William
Earl Coates of Wichita, KS; brother; Billy Wayne Roberson of Winnfield, LA;
twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-seven great- grandchildren; one great- great-
grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
CHARLES WILLIAM STEWART II
Wright-Ferguson Funeral Home - Ridgeland, MS
Infant, Charles William Stewart II, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006 at Mississippi
Baptist Medical Center. Visitation will be at 2:00PM Wednesday before funeral
services at Wright-Ferguson Funeral Home at 3:00PM in Ridgeland, MS. Survivors
include his parents, Lynda and Bucky Stewart of Ridgeland, MS; grandparents,
Rosie and Dudley Kinard of Petal, MS, and Pat and Buck Stewart of Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, NICU, 1225 N. State
St., Jackson, MS 39202, or Children's Ministries of First Baptist Church of
Jackson, 431 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39201
.JOSEPH JACKSON THIGPEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Joseph Jackson Thigpen, 89, died May 28, 2006 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's
disease. Services will be held 11:00AM, Wed., May 31, 2006 at First Baptist
Church, Ruston, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 30, 2006, from 5:00PM until
7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Dr. Thigpen, retired Dean of
the College of Engineering at Louisiana Tech, was a life-long resident of Ruston,
LA. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Ruth Thigpen;
parents, Andrew Jackson and Myrtle Goyne Thigpen of Ruston, LA; and siblings:
Brian Thigpen and Floy Thigpen, of Shreveport, LA; Antoinette Hogan, James Thigpen,
and Arthur Thigpen of Ruston, LA. Dr. Thigpen is survived by son Jack Thigpen,
Jr. and wife Ann, and daughter, Sally Thigpen all of Ruston, LA; grandchildren,
Phillip Thigpen of Ruston, LA, Lisa Lawton and husband Billy of Fisher, IN,
Sarah Freeman of Ruston, LA, Sheena Thigpen of Choudrant, LA, and Leigh Ann
Pierce of Mangham, LA; and great-grandchildren, Grace and Luke Lawton of Fishers,
IN. Dr. Thigpen was a college educator and administrator who loved Louisiana
Tech. He received his B.S. in engineering from Tech in 1936, a second B.S. in
engineering from the United States Military Academy in 1941, a M.S. in mechanical
engineering in 1951, and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering in 1959, both graduate
degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He served as Chairman of the
Department of Mechanical Engineering (1953 — 1968), Associate Dean and
Director of Engineering Research (1968 — 1976) and Dean of the College
of Engineering from 1976 until his retirement in 1982. He also was a member
of five professional engineering societies and four honor societies. He served
a term as president of the Tech Chapter of the Louisiana Teacher's Association
and was a member of the Athletic Council for several years. Upon his retirement,
Dr. Thigpen was awarded the Tower Medallion. In 1994, he was named one of the
top 100 graduates of Tech. During WW II he served in the Engineering Aviation
Battalion for twenty-seven months in Australia and New Zealand. He taught military
history at USMA for three years following his overseas tour of duty, as well
as two additional years during the Korean War. He served in the Army Reserves
until his retirement at the rank of Colonel. Known for his service to both Louisiana
Tech and Ruston, LA, he was a City Councilman for one term, a member of the
Kiwanis Club (including serving as president), active in many capacities at
First Baptist Church (including the chairman of the building committee, chairman
of the board of deacons, superintendent of Christian education, chairman of
the long range planning committee, and a member of two pastor search committees),
and a Boy Scout Leader. He received the Silver Beaver for service to the Boy
Scouts. Dr. Thigpen loved sports. He played football, basketball, baseball,
and ran track during his high school and college years. As a student at West
Point he played Lacrosse. Although he knew nothing about the sport until he
started playing, he became captain of his team and was named to the All-American
Lacrosse team. For many years he jogged and was a well-known figure at the Louisiana
Tech track. He was on a bowling team and played tennis for many years. He helped
with numerous track meets at Tech. In 1995 he was inducted into the Louisiana
Tech Sports Hall of Fame. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Dr.
Jack Thigpen Fund" - Louisiana Tech Engineering Foundation, c/o University
Foundations P.O. Box 3183 T.S. Ruston, LA 71272 or the Alzheimer's Association.
The family wishes to extend thanks to his sitters (Mearlean Jackson, Ruthie
Albritton, Joan Moore, Effie Lofton, and James Cage) and to the staff at the
Russ House.
LINDA DIANNE WYRICK
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ms. Linda Dianne Wyrick, 59, of Swartz, LA, will be at
2:00PM Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jason Thompson, Rev. Roger Stoffer, and Rev. Shorty
Leggitt officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ms. Wyrick was born January 12, 1947 in Dallas, TX and passed away Sunday, May
28, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father,
Jessie Ray Wyrick; and brother, Nelson Wyrick. Survivors include her mother,
Nancy Cotton Wyrick of Swartz, LA; brothers, Ronnie Joe Wyrick and wife, Louise
of Swartz, LA, and Kenneth Wyrick and wife, Sandy of Hebert, LA; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jody Wyrick, Jimmy Wyrick, Ronnie Wyrick,
Robert Wyrick, Mike Wyrick, and Richard Wynn. Visitation will be Tuesday from
5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
Bikki Renee Bolden, 42
BASTROP — Bikki Renee Bolden died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Ernest L. 'Ernie' Carter, 69
FARMERVILLE — Ernest L. "Ernie" Carter, a retired service manager
for Montgomery Ward, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Tabor
Baptist Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial is at the
church cemetery. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, is in charge of arrangements.
Eunice Fowler, 88
HAMMOND — Eunice Fowler, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m.
today at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak
Grove. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James E. Franklin, 57
James E. Franklin of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Mamie R.B. Gaston, 91
Mamie Ruth Beard Gaston of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services
are 2 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial will
follow at the church cemetery. Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe is in charge
of arrangements.
Belle Giroir, 90
RUSTON — Belle Giroir, a retired cashier, died Saturday. Graveside services
are 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Owens
Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
James Hall, 56
James Hall of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today
at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Bob Hazelton, 73
Bob Hazelton of Monroe, a retired electrician, died Saturday. Services are 10
a.m. today at Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial
Park Cemetery. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, is in charge of arrangements.
Odie B. Lee Jr., 74
Odie B. Lee Jr. of West Monroe, an architectural designer, died Saturday. The
funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First West Worship Center in West Monroe. Burial
is in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Roosevelt Nichols, 62
BASTROP — Roosevelt Nichols died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Wilbur Dean Parrott, 60Z
BASTROP — Wilbur Dean Parrott, retired from Morehouse Parish Schools,
died Sunday. Services are at 3 p.m. today at First Assembly of God. Burial will
be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Golden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Emily Perkins, 76
RAYVILLE — Emily Perkins died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Edra B. W. Pettibone, 93
WISNER — Edra B. Williams Pettibone, a homemaker, died Monday. Services
are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation
is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A graveside service will be at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday at Minden Cemetery.
Laurie J. Peveto, 73
Laurie J. "Poppa Toes" Peveto, a retired truck driver, died Saturday.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington
Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park.
Glennie V. Poole, 86
Glennie V. Poole, retired co-owner of Poole's Starter and Alternator Service,
died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Hasley Pavilion. Burial will follow
in the cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Virginia Lott Ramshur, 75
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Virginia Lott Ramshur, a retired clerk with People's
Water Co., and formerly of Bastrop, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Johnny Rayford, 49
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Johnny Rayford died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete
under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Bobby Reeves, 79
MARION — Bobby Reeves, a retired Postal Service carrier, died Saturday.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Fairview Church of Christ. Burial will follow at
Fairview Cemetery. Farrar Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roy T. Rogers, 67
Roy T. Rogers of West Monroe, a retired business owner, died Monday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Curtis K. Sanders, 95
JONESBORO — Mrs. Curtis K. Sanders, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services
are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Gayla Traina
Memorial Cemetery.
MaKeria Spikes, infant
BASTROP — MaKeria Spikes, the infant daughter of LaMekia Spikes and Patrick
Lee, died May 23. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Beckman Cemetery,
Beckman, under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Rena Culpepper Strain, 79
RUSTON — Rena Culpepper Strain, a retired food services manager, died
Monday. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cook Baptist Church. Visitation
is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
Maggie Taylor, 29
BASTROP — Maggie Taylor died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Alberta J. Thomas, 49
Alberta Johnson Thomas of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today
at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.
Booker T. Ward Sr., 82
Booker T. Ward Sr., of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Maggie R. 'Baby' White, 75
OAK GROVE — Maggie Ruth "Baby" White, a seamstress, died Sunday.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from
3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ravan Cemetery.
John Lewis Williams, 89
John Lewis Williams of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under
the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.
Previously Acknowledged
Ashley, Naoma Jean: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
DeLancey, Donna Graves: 11 a.m. today, Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church,
Ferriday.
Gaston, Ruth: 2 p.m. today, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Massey, Mary E.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
McGowan, Cora Belle: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Slaughter, Marshall Lavell: 10 a.m. today, Newellton Pentecostal Church, Newellton.
Thigpen, Joseph Jack: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Veach, Bobby: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
ALLEN WAYNE CHRISTMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Allen Wayne Christman, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be at
2:00PM Thursday, June 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Collin Wimberly officiating. Interment will follow
in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Christman was born October 19, 1922
in Monroe, LA and passed away May 30, 2006. He was a retired Captain with the
Monroe Fire Department and a Navy veteran of WWII. Mr. Christman is survived
by his son, Frank W. Christman and wife, Ann of Monroe, LA; daughters, Linda
Evans of Palm Harbor, FL, Anita McFadden and husband, Merlen of West Monroe,
LA, and Teri S. Logue and husband, Al of Monroe, LA; brother, E. S. Christman
of Monroe, LA; and eleven grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00AM
until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.
AGNES R. DELOACH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes R. Deloach, 84, of West Monroe, LA, will be
at 11:00AM Thursday, June 1, 2006, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in
West Monroe, LA, with Rev. David Maxwell officiating. Burial will follow in
Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Deloach, a beautician, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. She
was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Her husband, Albertus "Buddy"
Deloach preceded her in death. Mrs. Deloach is survived by her sons Bentley
Deloach; Bill Deloach; and step-children: Bert Deloach, Herman Deloach, Leone
Moore Deloach; and sister, Vera Foster and her husband Thalmadge. Visitation
will be Wednesday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe,
LA.
LILBURN MCCRIGHT GRAVES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lilburn McCright Graves, 87, of Monroe, LA, will be
at 10:00AM Thursday, June 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington
Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Dick Paige and Rev. Norris Curry officiating. Interment
will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Graves was born May 19, 1919 in Hosston, LA and went to be with her Heveanly
Father May 27, 2006. Lilburn was born from the union of Oscar Luther and Winnie
Farrell McCright. Mrs. Graves had two brothers, Earnest and Julius Starlin McCright;
and one sister, Thelma Rodgers. She married Ralph P. Graves on September 26,
1938. Mrs. Graves had many friends from her work in the accounting department
at Sears and Roark Brothers Music Co. where she was secretary and bookkeeper
and sold sheet music to many churches and gospel groups for over forty years.
She was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and has held many positions
of leadership as Sunday School Director, Training Union Director, Sunday School
Teacher, and she also was a leader in the Girls Auxiliary. At First Baptist
she was Sunday School Teacher and director for the homebound until her health
failed. She was also a member of W M U. Mrs. Graves is survived by two sons,
Gerald David Graves and wife, Merle Pittman Graves of Swartz, LA, and Donnie
Graves and wife, Teresa Graves of Lexington, KY; three granddaughters and three
great-grandchildren, Amy Eaves Todd and husband, Dan C. Todd and daughter, Virginia
Grave Todd of Gray, GA, Emily Williamson and husband, Robert Williamson of Monroe,
LA, Katie Tussey and husband, Bobby Tussey and children, Olivia and Benjamin
Tussey of Lexington, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
Wednesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road,
Monroe, LA.
RACHEL MARIE POOL RHODES
Bailey Funeral Home - Springhill, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Marie Pool Rhodes, 69, will be held Friday,
June 2, 2006 at 10:00AM in the Bailey Chapel, Springhill, LA, with Bro. Tommy
Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Gibsland,
LA, under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA.
Visitation will begin Thursday at 5:00PM until 9:00PM. Mrs. Rhodes was born
October 22, 1936 in Gilmer, TX to R.A. and Nannie Ruby Ails Pool and passed
away May 28, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was a resident of Springhill, LA, a member
of Trinity Worship Center and a homemaker. Mrs. Rhodes was a loving mother and
grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Amis of Monroe, LA, Donna
Beyersdorf of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren, Magan and Lindsey Amis of El
Dorado, AR; David Lee Beyersdorf, Jr., Faith Lael Beyersdorf and Brian Beyersdorf
of Bossier City, LA; sister, Fern White of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Roger A.
Pool, Jr. of Denver, CO, and a host of nieces & nephews. Mrs. Rhodes was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred Rhodes, infant son, Michael
Fred Rhodes; brothers, Lee Pool, Dean Pool and sister, Grace Williams.
ROY T. ROGERS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Roy T. Rogers, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM,
Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church. Visitation will be
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home
in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Roy Telano and Bro. Wayne Pitts.
Pallbearers will be Mark Ebey, Jacob Linder, Daniel Ebey, James Guice, Cody
Ebey and Johnny Henderson. Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.
Roy was born on November 28, 1938 in Harrisonburg, LA. He went on to be with
the Lord on May 29, 2006. He was preceded in death by his daughter Rose Dianne
Bates. Survivors include his wife of forty-eight years, Jolene Rogers, two sons,
Winfred Rogers and wife Jody, Thomas Rogers and wife Jessica, one daughter,
Melanie Vallery and husband Scott, son-in-law Johnnie Bates, eight grandchildren,
Clay and Randall Rogers, Misty and John Bates, Tayler, Tyler and Victoria Vallery
and Thomas Roy (Choo Choo) Rogers, sister Mary Ottwell, aunt, Dorothy Friday.
Roy was a faithful companion. He was a good father and loving Pappaw. One of
his greatest joys was being in the woods with his two boys. Being an avid sportsman
he taught all four of his children how to hunt and fish. He was a wonderful
Pappaw and loved his grandchildren very much. He enjoyed spoiling them and riding
them on the four-wheeler. Roy was employed with L P & L for twenty-five
years. After retiring he and his family owned and operated the Dairy Queen on
Well Road. Roy was a faithful and dedicated member of Faith Chapel Pentecostal
Church. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and church members.
R.T. Rogers was one of a kind. There was none other before or after him. We
love you Dad and we'll miss you very much.
Jesse D. Booth, 77
COLUMBIA — Jesse D. Booth, an antique dealer, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jerry Brown, 60
WISNER — Jerry Brown, a maintenance worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home,
Winnsboro.
August Danti, 83
Dr. August Danti of Monroe, professor emeritus, College of Pharmacy at the University
of Louisiana at Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Jesus the
Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday with
wake service at 7 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial
will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
James E. Franklin, 57
James E. Franklin of Monroe died Saturday. Services are noon Thursday at Zion
Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today with family
hour at 6 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial
Gardens.
Lurline Averitte Griffin, 87
Lurline Averitte Griffin of West Monroe, a grocery store clerk, died Sunday.
Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial
will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Bobbie Henderson, 65
CALHOUN — Bobbie Henderson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11
a.m. Saturday at Young's Chapel C.M.E. Church, Calhoun. Burial will be at the
church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rosie Holmes, 58
Rosie Holmes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday
at Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension
Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Virginia Lott Ramshur, 75
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Virginia Lott Ramshur, a clerk with People's Water
Co. and formerly of Bastrop, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox
Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Linda Redmond, 42
Linda Redmond of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.
Huey Ross, 76
Huey Ross of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday
at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial
Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dorothy K. Shamburger, 87
JONESVILLE — Dorothy Kirby Shamburger died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m.
Thursday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral
Home, Jonesville. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville.
Louise L. Stringer, 72
COLUMBIA — Louise Laffoon Stringer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements
are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Linda Dianne Wyrick, 59
Linda Dianne Wyrick of Monroe died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn
Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service
time. Burial will be at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.
Previously acknowledged
McGowan, Cora Belle: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Pettibone, Edra B. Williams: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home, Winnsboro.
Peveto, Laurie J. "Poppa Toes": 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home,
Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Sanders, Curtis K.: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Spikes, MaKeria: 2 p.m. Friday, Beckman Cemetery, Beckman.
Strain, Rena Culpepper: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston.
Thigpen, Joseph Jack: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Thomas, Alberta Johnson: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
White, Maggie Ruth "Baby": 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.