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


May 1, 1999, Saturday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Foster, Shelia: 2 p.m. today, Greater One Baptist Church, Delhi
Roberson, Sarah: 2 p.m. today, Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros
Stephens, Jessie: 11 a.m. today, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop

Robert Dale Bigner, 60
AIMWELL - Robert Dale Bigner, a carpenter, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Shady Grove Pentecostal Church in Jena. Burial is at Tidwell Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors of Jena.

Hugh R. Eley Sr., 76
Hugh R. Eley Sr., a serviceman for the Gas Company, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Clarence Freeman Jr., 72
RUSTON - Clarence Freeman Jr., a self-employed forester, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Ruston.

Arthur Lee Hayden, 93
DUBACH - Arthur Lee Hayden, a retired law-enforcement officer, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial is at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jubie Jones, 88
GILBERT - Jubie Jones, a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Oda Mae Matthews, 80
COLUMBIA - Oda Mae Matthews, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Monroe.

Archie Rogers, 30
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Archie Rogers, a custodian, died April 23. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at Sweet Canaan Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Charles Joseph Vining 73
OAK GROVE - Charles Joseph Vining, a retired hospital security guard, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Rose Mary Waddell, 60
FARMERVILLE - Rose Mary Waddell, a homemaker, died Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville.



May 2, 1999, Sunday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Bigner, Robert Dale: 2 p.m. today, Shady Grove Pentecostal Church, Jena
Waddell, Rose Mary: 11 a.m. Monday, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville

Addie Inez Cooksey, 69
COLUMBIA - Addie Inez Cooksey, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Jo Alice Ganey, 77
JENA - Jo Alice Ganey, a retired secretary with International Paper, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial is at Friendship Cemetery, Fishville.

Clayton H. 'Red' Hensley, 71
BASTROP - Clayton H. 'Red' Hensley, the retired owner of Hensley Appliances of Bastrop, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Columbus 'C.L.' Hunt, 98
MARION - Columbus 'C.L.' Hunt, a retired bus driver and carpenter, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe. Burial is at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jubie Jones, 88
GILBERT - Jubie Jones, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at noon Tuesday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at State Place Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Dessie Kindrix, 73
OAK GROVE - Dessie Kindrix, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Barbara Kay Rogers, 59
Barbara Kay Rogers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jim J. Smith, 59
OLLA - Jim J. Smith, a retired roustabout, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Olla Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Olla. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Beech Creek Cemetery, near Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Helen C. Staggs, 81
Helen C. Staggs of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Rosalie Branch Waldon, 83
Rosalie Branch Waldon of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

M.C. Walker, 83
JONESBORO - M.C. Walker, a retired North Louisiana Gulf Company employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.



May 3, 1999, Monday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Waddell, Rose Mary: 11 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
Cooksey, Addie Inez: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
Ganey, Jo Alice: 10 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena.
Hensley, Clayton H. 'Red': 10 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Hunt, Columbus 'C.L.': 1 p.m. today, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Jones, Jubie: noon Tuesday, Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.

Willie Johnson, 49
TULLOS - Willie Johnson, an R&B Falcon Drilling Company employee, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Oda Lee Matthews, 80
COLUMBIA - Oda Lee Matthews, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Betty Diana Mewborn, 51
SWARTZ - Betty Diana Mewborn, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
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Richard Payne Scott, 61
RUSTON - Richard Payne Scott, an auto body mechanic, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Billy Wayne Taylor, 69
CALHOUN - Billy Wayne Taylor, a retired truck driver for the state highway department, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rosalie Branch Waldon, 82
Rosalie Branch Waldon of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

M.C. Walker, 83
JONESBORO - M.C. Walker, a retired auditor for NL&G Railroad, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.



May 4, 1999, Tuesday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Hensley, Clayton H. 'Red': 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Jones, Jubie: noon today, Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Matthews, Oda Lee: 2 p.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco.

Valeria Hearn Cappel, 73
ALEXANDRIA - Valeria Hearn Cappel, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Alexandria. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville.

Paula Kay Collins, 43
WINNFIELD - Paula Kay Collins, a hairdresser, died Saturday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Betty Mewborn Fatheree, 51
Betty Mewborn Fatheree of Monroe, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.

Leroy S. Horsley, 76
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Leroy S. Horsley, a self-employed antique dealer and upholsterer, formerly of West Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, Tenn. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Nashville.

Edna Louise Kinney, 84
OAK GROVE - Edna Louise Kinney, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Richard Payne Scott, 61
RUSTON - Richard Payne Scott, an auto body mechanic, died Saturday. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday.
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Edward Webb Williams, 74
TALLULAH - Edward Webb Williams, a farmer and cattleman, died Monday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church, Tallulah. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Friday at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.



May 5, 1999, Wednesday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Cappel, Valerie Hearn: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Alexandria
Horsley, Leroy S.: 11:30 a.m. today, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Franklin
Kinney, Edna Louise: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Williams, Edward Webb: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Tallulah

James E. Ainsworth, 88
ENTERPRISE - James E. Ainsworth, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Inez Gilbert Barr, 78
FARMERVILLE - Inez Gilbert Barr, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Liberty Cemetery near Linville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Alvin R. Blount, 54
WINNSBORO - Alvin R. Blount, a lab technician, died April 29. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist church. Burial is at Gethsemane Memorial Garden in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Mariah Botley, 76
TALLULAH - Mariah Botley, a homemaker, died April 30. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Springhill Baptist Church in St. Joseph. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Milo Branch Jr., 54
TALLULAH - Milo Branch Jr., a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Joyce Jiles, 63
HOUSTON - Joyce Jiles, a dietician, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at New Prosperity Cemetery in Clay under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Willie Joe Johnson, 49
TULLOS - Willie Joe Johnson, a Motorman I with R&B Falcon Drilling Company, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Olla. Burial is at the Beech Creek Cemetery near Winnfield. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Beatrice Keller, 77
PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Beatrice Keller, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Hazel Trichel Lanier, 89
HARRISONBURG - Hazel Trichel Lanier, a retired school teacher, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Harrisonburg Methodist Church, Harrisonburg. Burial is at the Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joseph Lowery, 61
OAKLAND, Calif. - Joseph Lowery, a gospel singer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Jewel Methvin Moreland, 85
Jewel Methvin Moreland, a retired sales clerk, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Social Springs Cemetery near Ringgold. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Florida Peterson, 44
NEWELLTON - Florida Peterson, a homemaker, died April 28. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Newellton. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery in Newellton. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Friday at Richardson Funeral Home in Newellton.

Ruby Sanford Pigott, 78
WINNSBORO - Ruby Sanford Pigott, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The Memorial Service is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Frank Sanders, 53
DALLAS - Frank Sanders, a laborer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at the Love and Charity Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Joseph C. Sanford, 84
WINNSBORO - Joseph C. Sanford, an oil driller, died Tuesday. The Memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Letta Faye Tarver, 67
RICHMOND, Texas - Letta Faye Tarver, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Sylvester Webster, 49
RAYVILLE - Sylvester Webster, a farmer, died April 27. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at the Rose Hill Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.



May 6, 1999, Thursday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Barr, Inez Gilbert: 10 a.m. today, Liberty Cemetery near Linville
Blount, Alvin R.: 1 p.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Botley, Mariah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Jiles, Joyce: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Johnson, Willie Joe: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla
Lanier, Hazel Trichel: 2 p.m. today, Harrisonburg Methodist Church, Harrisonburg
Peterson, Florida: 2 p.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Newellton
Sanders, Frank; 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville
Webster. Sylvester: 11 a.m. Friday, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah
Williams, Edward Webb: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Tallulah

John Ferris Brooks, 84
CLAYTON - John Ferris Brooks, a retired lathe operator for Wilson & CO. Veneer Mill in Clayton, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Old Pine Hill Cemetery in Sicily Island.

Billy Ray "Red" Hendrix, 63
SIMSPORT - Billy Ray "Red" Hendrix, a retired high school principal and Captain of the LSU 1958 Championship Football Team, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Rayville United Methodist Church in Rayville. Burial is at Shanks Cemetery north of Rayville under the direction of Escude Funeral Home in Simsport. Visitation is from 11:30 until time of services today at the church.

Joyce Jiles, 63
Joyce Jiles of Monroe, a dietician, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at New Prosperity Cemetery in Clay under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Beverly Burrill Moore, 52
JONESVILLE - Beverly Burrill Moore, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The Memorial Service is 4 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday.

Letta Faye Tarver, 67
ROSENBERG, Texas - Letta Faye Tarver, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro.

Doris L. Taylor, 65
Doris L. Taylor of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Waylan Wallace, 43
Waylan Wallace of Monroe, a weaver, died April 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Log Town Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Bettye Raburn Knotts Wiggins, 78
SALINE - Bettye Raburn Knotts Wiggins, a teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is at Old Saline Cemetery, Saline, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.



May 7, 1999, Friday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Botley, Mariah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Springhill Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Jiles, Joyce: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Peterson, Florida: 2 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Newellton
Sanders, Frank; 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville
Tarver, Letta Faye: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Wallace, Waylan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Log Town Baptist Church, Monroe
Webster. Sylvester: 11 a.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah
Wiggins, Bettye Raburn: 3:30 p.m. Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline
Williams, Edward Webb: 10:30 a.m. today, Trinity Episcopal Church, Tallulah

Dorothy Fay Beavon, 81
Dorothy Fay Beavon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

O.D. Berry, 98
HARRISONBURG - O.D. Berry, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Harrisonburg Cemetery in Harrisonburg under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

James C. Bryant, 80
FARMERVILLE - James C. Bryant, a retired wood hauler, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Laran. Burial is at Laran Cemetery, Laran, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Mary Alexander Enterkin, 92
FERRIDAY - Mary Alexander Enterkin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral home chapel in Ferriday. Burial is at Alexander Cemetery in Rhinehart.

Bobby Evans, 64
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Bobby Evans, a laborer, died April 29. The funeral is noon Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home chapel in Lake Providence. Burial is at Live Oak Cemetery in Lake Providence.

Mary Ellen Hudson, 51
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Mary Ellen Hudson, a dietician, died May 1. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Prosperity Baptist Church in Clay. Visitation is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Inc., Ruston.

Shenderrick Lamar Jacobs, 20 never worked
Shenderrick Lamar Jacobs of Monroe died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at the Powell Street Cemetery in Monroe.

Marjorie Elaine Long, 72
CALHOUN - Marjorie Elaine Long, a retired grocery clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Holmesville Baptist Church near Downsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Dovie Mae Weaver Pruitt, 76
BASTROP - Dovie Mae Weaver Pruitt, a retired IP Bag Plant employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery in Collinston. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until noon today at the Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Nettie Pullin, 98
PORTER, Texas - Nettie Pullin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial is at the Macedonia Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc of Oak Grove.

Mary Josephine "Jo" Raines, 88
Mary Josephine "Jo" Raines of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe. Burial is at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane.

Verlon Savage, 69
JONESBORO - Verlon Savage, a Wood Industry foreman, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Clifton Scarborough, 11 drowned
HAILE - Clifton Scarborough, a student at Linville High School, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Haile Baptist Church in Haile. Burial is at Liberty Cemetery in Linville under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Letta Faye Tarver, 67
ROSENBERG, Texas - Letta Faye Tarver, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at the New Winnsboro Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Margaret Thomas, 83
Margaret Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood. Under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Anniemarie Tillman, 41
Anniemarie Tillman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.



May 8, 1999, Saturday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Beavon, Dorothy Fay: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
Berry, O.D.: 11 a.m. today, Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg
Botley, Mariah: 1 p.m. today, Springhill Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Evans, Bobby: noon today, Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence
Hudson, Mary Ellen: 11 a.m. today, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay
Jacobs, Shenderrick Lamar: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jiles, Joyce: 11 a.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Sanders, Frank; 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville
Savage, Verlon: 10 a.m. today, Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge
Thomas, Margaret: 2 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe
Wallace, Waylan: 11 a.m. today, Log Town Baptist Church, Monroe

Anna Mae Albritton, 89
RUSTON - Anna Mae Albritton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

Lee R. Anding, 96
Lee R. Anding of West Monroe, a rancher, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, and from 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Milo Branch, 54
TALLULAH - Milo Branch, a retired custodian, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Janet Norris Brothers, 90
STERLINGTON - Janet Norris Brothers, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

William Charles 'Buddy' Grobe III, 46
BASTROP - William Charles 'Buddy' Grobe III, an International Paper Company employee, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Grobe Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Austin Devon Harrison-Griffin, infant
Austin Devon Harrison-Griffin of West Monroe, infant son of Judy Ann Harrison and Rodney Devon Griffin, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Merry J. Hollingsworth, 78
Merry J. Hollingsworth of Monroe, a retired Sears retail clerk, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Norma B. Howington, 78
WISNER - Norma B. Howington, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Michael Wayne Key, 43
BERNICE - Michael Wayne Key died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice.

Joseph Lowery, 61
OAKLAND, Calif. - Joseph Lowery, a gospel singer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial is at St. Matthew Baptist Church Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

The Rev. Verdis Pope, 94
RUSTON - The Rev. Verdis Pope, a retired minister, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Gertrude W. 'Mrs. T.A.' Rains, 86
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Gertrude W. 'Mrs. T.A.' Rains, a retired Morehouse Parish Library employee, formerly of Bastrop, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Pearl Margaret Scott, 79
GEORGETOWN - Pearl Margaret Scott, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Zion Pentecostal Church, Georgetown. Burial is at Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Opal Waller Smith, 86
SHREVEPORT - Opal Waller Smith, an assistant manager of Rains Department Store, formerly of Bastrop, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

I.G. Upshaw, 79
SIMSBORO - I.G. Upshaw, a retired painter, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Simsboro city Cemetery, Simsboro.



May 9, 1999, Sunday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Lowery, Joseph: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Mangham
Pope, The Rev. Verdis: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston
Rains, Gertrude 'Mrs. T.A.': 11 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Scott, Pearl Margaret: 2 p.m. today, New Zion Pentecostal Church, Georgetown
Smith, Opal Waller: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop
Upshaw, I.G.: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston

Charlie Cannon Ford, 50
RUSTON - Charlie Cannon Ford, a custodian, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial is at Rocky Valley Cemetery, Grambling, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Austin Devon Harrison-Griffin, infant
Austin Devon Harrison-Griffin of West Monroe, the infant son of Judy Ann Harrison and Rodney Devon Griffin, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Norma B. Howington, 78
WISNER - Norma B. Howington, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is from 8 a.m. to noon today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Henry Wilder Jr., 82
RUSTON - Henry Wilder Jr., a retired investment broker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.



May 10, 1999, Monday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ford, Charlie Cannon: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Grambling
Harrison-Griffin, Austin: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant
Lowery, Joseph: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Mangham
Rains, Gertrude 'Mrs. T.A.': 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Smith, Opal Waller: 2 p.m. today, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop

Irene Fisher Block, 82
CALHOUN - Irene Fisher Block, the owner and operator of City Cycle and Fun Shop, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Chalmus Elmer 'Bud' Cupit, 75
WINNSBORO - Chalmus Elmer 'Bud' Cupit, a retired Quality Oil and Tire Company employee, died Saturday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Causey Egloff, 88
SICILY ISLAND - Causey Egloff, a retired farmer and rancher, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Youngs Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Evelyn 'Kathy' Grant Elee, 49
SWARTZ - Evelyn 'Kathy' Grant Elee, a secretary for the Bastrop City Airport, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marie Gilley, 75
OAK GROVE - Marie Gilley, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Janice Goss, 80
BERNICE - Janice Goss, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Bernice. Burial is at Bernice City Cemetery, Bernice.

Robert 'Rob' Henderson, 40
Robert 'Rob' Henderson of Monroe, the owner and operator of Rob's Mini Mart, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Merry June Hollingsworth, 78
Merry June Hollingsworth of Monroe, a retired Sears employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel on Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Sevia Glen Hudnall, 78
NEBO - Sevia Glen Hudnall, a tool pusher in the oil industry, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at United Baptist Church, Nebo. Burial is at Nebo Cemetery, Nebo, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Matthew Chad Strickland, 25
GRAYSON - Matthew Chad Strickland, a timber contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Crossroads Cemetery, near Grayson.

Alma Mae Williams, 85
WINNSBORO - Alma Mae Williams, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Randells Cemetery, near Aimwell, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



May 11, 1999, Tuesday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ford, Charlie Cannon: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Grambling
Gilley, Marie: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Goss, Janice: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bernice

Rev. George Augurson, 62
Rev. George Augurson of Monroe, a minister/truck drive, died May 5. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

John David Bolton, 54
BASTROP - John David Bolton, a pilot, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial is at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Alice Aline Caraway, 81
JONESBORO - Alice Aline Caraway, a bag mill operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Garden of memories in Jonesboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ella Lue Cole, 94
BERNICE - Ella Lue Cole, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hopewell Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Ruthie Duncan, 39
Ruthie Duncan of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 8. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home of Monroe.

Causey Egloff, Sr., 87
SICILY ISLAND - Causey Egloff, Sr., a retired farmer and rancher, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be decided at a later time.

Abi Garrett, 84
OAK GROVE - Abi Garrett, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Marie Gilley, 75
OAK GROVE - Marie Gilley, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at Forest Corner Cemetery in Forest under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Robeline Haskins, 79
JOYCE - Robeline Haskins, a Registered Nurse, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Winnfield. Burial is at the Old Union Cemetery at Joyce under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mariece Hibbets, 69
BATON ROUGE - Mariece Hibbets, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Elias Hill, 92
RICHWOOD - Elias Hill, a retired USA cook, died May 6. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Lula Jones, 84
Lula Jones of Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension.

Sandra Del Rogers, 56
Sandra Del Rogers of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Frank P. Romano, 84
RAYVILLE - Frank P. Romano, a former business owner, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Severo Rosales, 65
TRANSYLVANIA - Severo Rosales, a farm laborer, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Transylvania Baptist Church. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral home of Oak Grove. Visitation is until time of services today at the church.

Matthew Chad Strickland, 25
GRAYSON - Matthew Chad Strickland, a timber contractor, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral home chapel in Columbia. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.

Ellen J. Thomas, 61
Ellen J. Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.



May 12, 1999, Wednesday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Caraway, Alice Aline: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro
Cole, Ella Lue: 2 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice
Haskins, Robeline: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Winnfield
Hill, Elias: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Jones, Lula: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Ricky Paul Adams, 37
COLUMBIA - Ricky Paul Adams, a custodian, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Olla. Burial is at the Cross Roads Cemetery west of Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation is at the church until time of services.

Willie G. Alwell, 79
DALTON, Ga. - Willie G. Alwell, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 4 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral home in Jonesville. Burial is at the Pease Cemetery in Larto. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The Rev. George Augurson, 62
The Rev. George Augurson, a truck driver/minister, died May 5. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at St. John A.M.E. Church in Monroe.

Irene Fisher Block, 82
CALHOUN - Irene Fisher Block, owner and operator of City Cycle and Fun Shop, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral home in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

Betty Mae Cawthon, 77
Betty Mae Cawthon, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints in Eros under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Ruthie Duncan, 39
Ruthie Duncan of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 8. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension.

Evelyn Elee, 49
Evelyn Elee, a secretary, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe. Burial is at the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Abi Garrett, 84
OAK GROVE - Abi Garrett. A homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Oak grove. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery in Forest.

William Gill, 67
William Gill of Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe.

Robert "Rob" M. Henderson, 40
Robert "Rob" M. Henderson of Monroe, owner and operator of Rob's Mini Mart in Monroe, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Mariece Hibbets, 69
BATON ROUGE - Maurice Hibbets, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Assembly of God in West Monroe. Burial is at Sardis Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church

Leola Jones, 84
Leola Jones of Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension.

Lena Kirkland, 83
CALHOUN - Lena Kirkland, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at McCormick Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time a the funeral home.

Oma Bea Mayfield, 85
Oma Bea Mayfield of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun.

Lether Radford Ogwin, 86
JONESBORO - Lether Radford Ogwin, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Burial is at the church cemetery. The wake is 6-7 p.m. today at Patterson Funeral Home chapel in Jonesboro.

Mada Pimpleton, 86
Mada Pimpleton of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 6. The funeral is 3 p.m. Thursday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Frank P. Romano, 84
RAYVILLE - Frank P. Romano, a former business owner, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville. Burial is at Start Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.



May 13, 1999, Thursday

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Alwell, Willie G.: 4 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville
Augurson, George: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
Duncan, Ruthie: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe
Gill, William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
Ogwin, Lether Radford: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro
Pimpleton, Mada: 3 p.m. today, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe

Mary Baker, 46
Mary Baker of Monroe, a food server, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral home of Monroe.

Carl "Buddy" Copeland, 57
LELAND - Carl "Buddy" Copeland, a plumber, died Tuesday. The funeral was held Wednesday at New Hope Pentecostal Church. Burial followed at the Mason Family Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Laverne Crocker, 68
CALHOUN - Laverne Crocker, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.

Robert "Bobby" High, 81
RUSTON - Robert "Bobby" High, a gas measurement department employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

James Kinnebrew, 83
SONDHEIMER - James Kinnebrew, a retired machine operator, died May 6. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Dennis Mitchell, 88
SICILY ISLAND - Dennis Mitchell, a retired associate country agent, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Sicily Island. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral home of Winnsboro.

John L. Robinson, 65
ST. GABRIEL - John L. Robinson, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Katie Mae Robinson, 62
CROSSETT, Ark. - Katie Mae Robinson, a cook, died May 6. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ in Crossett. Burial is at the Henry V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Montgomery Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Ellen J. Thomas, 61
Ellen J. Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at the King David Baptist Church in Mangham. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Janet Emory Walley, 57
Janet Emory Walley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe. Visitation follows the service in the parish hall under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Mary Ellen Busbey Windham, 78
A homemaker of West Monroe died Monday. Services will be held 11:30 a.m. today at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street chapel, in Shreveport. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Shreveport.

John David Wyles, 70
John David Wyles of West Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.



Friday, May 14, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Augurson, George: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
Duncan, Ruthie: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monday
Gill, William: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
Kinnebrew, James: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Mitchell, Dennis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island
Robinson, Katie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Church of Christ, Crossett
Thomas, Ellen J.: 11 a.m. today, King David Baptist Church, Mangham
Walley, Janet Emory: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Monroe

Kenneth L. Adams, 72
Kenneth L. Adams of West Monroe, owner of Fashion Cleaners, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

William Darrell Allen, 49
ST. FRANCISVILLE - William Darrell Allen, a retired railroad employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie Lee Barnett Sr., 70
Willie Lee Barnett Sr. of West Monroe, a retired Olinkraft employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston.

Allen Carter, 79
HICO - Allen Carter, a retired boiler maker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery, Hico.

Sidney Colvin, 76
DUBACH - Sidney Colvin, a retired lab technician, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Dubach. Burial is at Fellowship Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Lizzie Ellis, 82
BASTROP - Lizzie Ellis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Old Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gallion. Burial is at Trouser Hill Cemetery in Collinston under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Texie Lee Greer, 85
JONESBORO - Texie Lee Greer, a retired nurse's aid died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Siloam Springs Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

James F. Harley, 78
RAYVILLE - James F. Harley, a retired service station owner, died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at Eastside Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Johnnie Lee Hattaway, 80
PIONEER - Johnnie Lee Hattaway, a highway worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Darnell United Pentecostal Church in Darnell. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove under direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Inc., Oak Grove.

Lizzie Haynes, 86
OAK GROVE - Lizzie Haynes, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Minster's Institute in Eudora, Ark. Burial is at Hill Cemetery in Eudora, Ark., under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Lillie Holland, 57
RAYVILLE - Lillie Holland, a homemaker, died May 10. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at St. Mary Cemetery in Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel in Rayville.

Annie B. Jackson, 87
VICKSBURG - Annie B. Jackson, a homemaker, died May 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Gospel Temple Church in Vicksburg. Burial is at City cemetery, Vicksburg, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Leon Johnson, 77
CHICAGO - Leon Johnson, a former employee of the Chicago White Sox Baseball Park, died May 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the New St. John Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial gardens in Richwood. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Janestine Bell Mitzner, 74
SHREVEPORT - Janestine Bell Mitzner, a retired court reporter, died Monday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at the Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Baskin.

Mary Grace Trichel, 86
OAK GROVE - Mary Grace Trichel, a florist, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc. of Oak Grove.

John David "J.D." Wyles, 70
John David "J.D." Wyles of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.



Saturday, May 15, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ajugurson, George: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
Duncan, Ruthie: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monday
Ellis, Lizzie: 2 p.m. today, Old Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Gallion
Gill, William: 11 a.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
Greer, Texie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Siloam Springs Cemetery, Jonesboro
Harley, James F.: 3 p.m. today, Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville
Haynes, Lizzie: 2 p.m. today, Minster's Institute, Eudora, Ark.
Holland, Lillie: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Jackson, Annie B.: 1 p.m. today, Gospel Temple Church, Vicksburg
Johnson, Leon: 1 p.m. today, New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe
Kinnebrew, James: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Mitchell, Dennis: 11 a.m. today, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sicily Island
Robinson, Katie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Church of Christ, Crossett

William Darrell Allen, 49
ST. FRANCISVILLE - William Darrell Allen, a retired railroad employee, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

Willie L. Barnett Sr., 70
Willie L. Barnett Sr., of West Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Thursday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Bawcomville Church of Christ, Bawcomville. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial is at the Garden of Love at Roselawn Memorial Park, Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Johnnie Cannon, 88
Johnnie Cannon of West Monroe, the retired owner of Cannon's Hardware Store, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobbie Sue Swayze Corley, 54
JONESVILLE - Bobbie Sue Swayze Corley, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesville.

Carl Wilson McNeely, 70
Carl Wilson McNeely of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Terry Martin McPhearson, 86
Terry Martin McPhearson of Monroe, a retired social worker and social work administrator, died Tuesday. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe.

William "Billy" H. Reeves, 72
MONTEREY - William "Billy" H. Reeves, a retired construction carpenter, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Monterey Church of Christ, Monterey. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial is at the Reeves Family Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Johnnie Smith, 78
Johnnie Smith of Monroe, a mechanic, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Carolyn Wallace, 55
CROWVILLE - Carolyn Wallace, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hill Ridge Baptist Church, near Crowville. Visitation is at the church until time of service. Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Sunday, May 16, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Duncan, Ruthie: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Smith, Johnnie: 11 a.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Chris W. Adkins, 92
GRAYSON - Chris W. Adkins, a retired timber cutter, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ila Mae Adkins, 81
GRAYSON - Ila Mae Adkins, an Avon representative, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Johnnie Cannon, 88
Johnnie Cannon of West Monroe, the retired owner of Cannon's Hardware Store, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe.

Bobbie Sue Corley, 54
JONESVILLE - Bobbie Sue Corley, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Belah Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

T.L. Grigson Sr., 73
T.L. Grigson Sr. of Monroe, a retired meat cutter, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Lloyd Wayne Ray, 55
COVINGTON - Lloyd Wayne Ray, a political administrative assistant, formerly of West Monroe, died Friday. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Shepherd's Fold Church of God, Covington. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today and 10-11 a.m. Monday at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington.
Note: this feller is being cremated after the service so there is no burial.-mjl

Ella M. Snelling, 72
DODSON - Ella M. Snelling, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. today at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church, Dodson. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jane Shea Wroten, 71
RAYVILLE - Jean Shea Wroten, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.



Monday, May 17, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Duncan, Ruthie: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Ray, Lloyd Wayne: 11:30 a.m. today, Shepherd's Fold Church of God, Covington.
Smith, Johnnie: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Wroten, Jane Shea: 2 p.m. today, Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville

Ruby E. Coleman, 79
DELHI - Ruby E. Coleman, a retired elementary school teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Danny Green, 45
Danny Green of West Monroe died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at South Central Cemetery, Wisner.
Note: handicapped so no occupation-mjl

Dorothy Broomfield Horn, 83
JONESBORO - Dorothy Broomfield Horn, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Transport Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Rev. L.C. Lord Sr., 78
BASKIN - The Rev. L.C. Lord Sr., a retired minister, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Union Cemetery, near Baskin.

Vera Pylant McBeth, 102
Vera Pylant McBeth of West Monroe, a retired switchboard operator, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe.

John McMurray, 87
WINNSBORO - John McMurray, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Etta Westbrook Taylor, 79
STERLINGTON - Etta Westbrook Taylor, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. today at Edwards Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Opal Ruth Yates, 93
BASTROP - Opal Ruth Yates, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.



Tuesday, May 18, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Lord, Rev. L.C. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham

Christal William Adkins, 91
GRAYSON - Christal William Adkins, a retired timber cutter, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial is at the Old Union Cemetery west of Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Ila Mae Redmond Adkins, 81
GRAYSON - Ila Mae Redmond Adkins, an Avon Representative, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

Gracie Dillard, 93
WINNSBORO - Gracie Dillard, a homemaker, died May 12. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willard Ray Lovell, 65
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Willard Ray Lovell, an electrician, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Providence Memorial. Burial is at the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc. of Lake Providence.

A.C. McKeithen, 76
DELHI - A.C. McKeithen, a retired Crew Leader for United Gas Pipeline, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Wednesday at Pentecost Tabernacle in Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation is from 5:30-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.

Betty Mengis Shattuck, 83
BATON ROUGE - Betty Mengis Shattuck, a school teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

Louise H. Terracina, 63
Louise H. Terracina, a retired school teacher, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Lula Aslee Vanier Wiley, 91
JONESVILLE - Lula Aslee Vanier Wiley, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitehall.

James Eddis Wilson, 80
WINNFIELD - James Eddis Wilson of Winnfield died Sunday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Winnfield. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Winnfield under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Winnfield.



Wednesday, May 19, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Dillard, Gracie: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Lovell, Willard Ray: 11 a.m. today, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence
McKeithen, A.C.: 3 p.m. today, Pentecost Tabernacle, Delhi

Tracy Carpenter, 66
CAMPTI - Tracy Carpenter, a retired electrician, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin.

Eunice H. Gwin, 83
RAYVILLE - Eunice H. Gwin, a patient health counselor, died Monday. Graveside services 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Ruby W. Bryant Madison, 84
DENHAM SPRINGS - Ruby W. Bryant Madison, a bookkeeper, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Burial is at Mondova Cemetery, Waterproof.

Harrison "Bub" Ralph, 67
HAMBURG, Ark. - Harrison "Bub" Ralph, a retired AD&N Railroad employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Gardner Baptist Church. Burial is at the Beech Creek Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.

Irene Tarver Roberson, 81
DELHI - Irene Tarver Roberson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Elmer G. Tousinau, 67
ROCKY BRANCH - Elmer G. Tousinau, a retired plant worker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.



Thursday, May 20, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Madison, Ruby W. Bryant: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday

Sarail Lee Anderson, 71
COLLINSTON - Sarail lee Anderson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Wayne Bankston, 66
BASTROP -Wayne Bankston, a Morehouse Sheriff Deputy, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Ellen H. Butler, 74
MANGHAM - Ellen H. Butler, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Susie Chatman, 70
NEWELLTON - Susie Chatman, a cook, died Monday. The funeral is noon Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church in Newellton. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time at the church.

Eliza M. Collins, 81
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Eliza M. Collins, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Goldie Copes, 96
Goldie Copes of West Monroe, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.

George "Bud" Little Sr., 65
BASKIN - George "Bud" Little Sr., a retired Department of Transportation and Development mechanic, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Reagan Cemetery in Baskin. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dudley McDonald, 61
SHREVEPORT- Dudley McDonald, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Herbert Moss, 74
RUSTON - Herbert Moss, a sexton of Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.

Annie Lee Newman, 73
RUSTON - Annie Lee Newman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Georgia Ann Perdue Pettis, 57
BASTROP - Georgia Ann Perdue Pettis, a retired CNA, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God in Bastrop. Burial is at Bartholomew Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at her residence.

Irene Tarver Roberson, 81
DELHI - Irene Tarver Roberson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

Sergeant M.L. Walker, 73
EL PASO, Texas - Sergeant M.L. Walker, U.S. Army retired, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in El Paso. Burial is at Fort Bliss Military Post in El Paso, Texas, under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home of El Paso.

Flora D. Walters, 53
WISNER - Flora D. Walters, a nurse's aide, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity.



Friday, May 21, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:
Chatman, Susie: noon Saturday, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton
Collins, Eliza M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Little, George "Bud" Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Moss, Herbert: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick funeral Home, Ruston
Newman, Annie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Temple Baptist Church chapel, Ruston
Pettis, Georgia Perdue: 2 p.m. today, First assembly of God, Bastrop
Walker, M.L.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, El Paso
Walters, Flora D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church

Mary Baker, 45
Mary Baker of Monroe, a cook, died May 12. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Edgar S. Bolton, 93
Edgar S. Bolton of West Monroe, a retired contractor, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Welcome Home Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

The Rev. Louis Alton Brannen, 82
ATHENS, Tenn. - The Rev. Louis Alton Brannen, a minister, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodward Avenue Church of God, Athens, Tenn. Burial is at Lakeview Cemetery in Lenior City under the direction of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Inc., Athens, Tenn. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church.

Robert W. Broudy, 45
WINNFIELD - Robert W. Broudy, a Council on Aging Van Driver, died May 15. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and 8:30 -11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Ruth Eddy, 92
Ruth Eddy of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 16. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Monroe and from 9:30 a.m. until service Saturday at the church.

Robert Henderson Jr., 88
Robert Henderson Jr., a furniture maker, died May 15. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe.

Velda Jones Hinton, 82
FARMERVILLE - Velda Jones Hinton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at Acree Cemetery in Point.

Mary L. Johnson, 88
STRONG, Ark. - Mary L. Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Springhill Baptist Church in Oakland. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Joe B. LaFiette, 77
RUSTON - Joe B. LaFiette, a retired insurance salesman, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Bastrop.

T.W. Morgan, 71
T.W. Morgan of Monroe, a truck driver, died May 14. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Theodore Roosevelt Pollard, 98
TALLULAH - Theodore Roosevelt Pollard, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John-Glenmary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Tallulah.

Wilma G. Stricklin, 86
Wilma G. Stricklin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Levi Williams, 71
Levi Williams of Monroe, a brakeman, died Monday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gladys Williamson, 83
WINNSBORO - Gladys Williamson, a retired school teacher, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at the Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.



Saturday, May 22, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Baker, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Bolton, Edgar S.: 10 a.m. today, Welcome Home Cemetery
Brannen, The Rev. Louis Alton: 10 a.m. today, Woodward Avenue Church of God, Athens, Tenn.
Broudy, Robert W.: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Chatman, Susie: noon today, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton
Collins, Eliza M.: 1 p.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Eddy, Ruth: 11 a.m. today, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe
Henderson, Robert: 11 a.m. today, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe
Johnson, Mary L.: 1 p.m. today, Springhill Baptist Church, Oakland
Morgan, T.W.: 1:30 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Pollard, Theodore: 1 p.m. today, St. John-Glenmary Baptist Church, Tallulah
Walters, Flora D.: 11 a. m. today, New Light Baptist Church
Williams, Levi: 1:30 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Jeanette Carolyn Barnett, 63
OAK GROVE - Jeanette Carolyn Barnett, a legislative assistant, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Betty Sue Berry, 60
SULPHUR - Betty Sue Berry, a retired packaging employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at New Prospect Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral home, Ruston. Burial is at Colvin Memorial Cemetery, Unionville.

Myrta Kelley Bryant, 83
BOSSIER CITY - Myrta Kelley Bryant, a retired supervisor, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. today at Mount Olive West Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.

Ellen H. Butler, 74
MANGHAM - Ellen H. Butler, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Morning Star No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. today at the church. Burial is at Adile Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Theodore Monroe Coburn, 78
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Theodore Monroe Coburn, a grain elevator manager, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Lillian B. Duke Corley, 96
JENA - Lillian B. Duke Corley, a retired Pinecrest State School employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors chapel, Jena. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Jena.

Kenneth Ray Jones, 53
PINEVILLE - Kenneth Ray Jones, a construction supervisor, died Thursday. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Dudley McDonald, 61
SHREVEPORT - Dudley McDonald, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Emily Denise McMurray, infant
WINNSBORO - Emily Denise McMurray, infant daughter of Gerald and Brandi McMurray, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James H. Pender, 83
CROWVILLE - James H. Pender, formerly of Bosco, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.



Sunday, May 23, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Berry, Betty Sue: 10 a.m. Monday, New Prospect Baptist Church.
McMurray, Emily Denise: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro

C.M. Ashley, 72
CROWVILLE - C.M. Ashley, a retired cotton farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Mirl Bayles Futch, 85
OAK GROVE - Mirl Bayles Futch, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Baptist Church, Forest. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Forest Cemetery, Forest.

William A. Guy, 69
DELHI - William A. Guy, a butcher, died Saturday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. today at Faith Temple of Delhi. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi, and from 2:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Clayton J. Jarmon, 82
BERNICE - Clayton J. Jarmon, a retired cattleman and timberman, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Julian A. 'Dink' Kimball, 89
WISNER - Julian A. 'Dink' Kimball, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, near Wisner. Visitation is until service time at the church. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Estelle Dilley McVay, 51
STERLINGTON - Estelle Dilley McVay, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Virgie Mae Pace, 86
CALHOUN - Virgie Mae Pace, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sallie M. Richardson, 93
WINNSBORO - Sallie M. Richardson, a retired school teacher, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Henry Smith, 65
DODSON - John Henry Smith, a retired rig superintendent, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Dodson.

Reba Lillian Williams, 83
WINNSBORO - Reba Lillian Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, near Winnsboro.



Monday, May 24, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ashley, C.M.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Crowville
Berry, Betty Sue: 10 a.m. today, New Prospect Baptist Church
Futch, Mirl Bayles: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Forest Baptist Church, Forest
McMurray, Emily Denise: 10:30 a.m. today, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro
Smith, John Henry: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield

Nora Bamburg Crowell, 86
Nora Bamburg Crowell of West Monroe, a retired Bamburg Grocery employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Anthony Tony Janes, 86
OAK GROVE - Anthony Tony Janes, a cattleman, died Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Andrew Kelly, 71
DELHI - Andrew Kelly, a retired City of Delhi employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sallie M. Richardson, 93
WINNSBORO - Sallie M. Richardson, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. The funeral is at 4 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Mock Family Cemetery, near Baskin.

Marion Lucas Scroggs, 19
COLUMBIA - Marion Lucas Scroggs, a sales clerk, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Cross Roads Cemetery, near Grayson.

James Calvin 'J.C' Simpson, 75
James Calvin 'J.C.' Simpson of Monroe, a retired division superintendent for Texas Gas Transmission Company, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Albert Prentiss Wood Sr., 73
LAUREL, Miss. - Albert Prentiss Wood Sr., a retired dispatcher for Southern Natural Gas Company, formerly of Sterlington, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Fellowship Baptist Church, Taylorsville, Miss. Visitation is from noon until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.



Tuesday, May 25, 1999

Lou Allie Blalock, 86
QUITMAN - Lou Allie Blalock, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Highway Chapel Church of God, Quitman. Burial is at the Mt. Olive West Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John B. Bowie, 61
John B. Bowie, a construction worker, died May 18. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at . The wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at the Funerals by McFarland chapel in Monroe.

Grady Leon Brown, 78
JONESBORO - Grady Leon Brown, a Continental Can Company employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral home in Jonesboro. Burial is at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Quitman.

Nora Eva Crowell, 86
Nora Eva Crowell of West Monroe, a grocery clerk, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Luna Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from noon until service time at the church.

Mirl Bayles Futch, 85
OAK GROVE - Mirl Bayles Futch, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Forest Baptist Church. Burial is at the New Forestry Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Milton Wade Neal, 80
JENA - Milton Wade Neal, a logger and WW II Veteran, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors chapel in Jena. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Jena.

Mary Frances Knowlton, 56
Mary Frances Knowlton of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe.

Marjorie Freeland Marus, 78
RAYVILLE - Marjorie Freeland Marus, a theatre costume designer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Sinie McMillon, 95
WINNFIELD - Sinie McMillon, a homemaker, died May 18. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Garden of Memories, Alexandria, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Felix Moore, 80
BASTROP - Felix Moore, a retired Intern Paper Company employee/farmer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Memorial park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Norris Naron, Sr., 76
BASTROP - Norris Naron, Sr., an International paper Company employee/truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Bonita Road Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is at the church cemetery under direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is from 6 p.m. today until time of services Wednesday at the church.

Virgie Mae Pace, 86
CALHOUN - Virgie Mae Pace, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Calhoun Pentecostal Church in Calhoun. Burial is at Hurricane Cemetery in Arcadia under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the church.

Clara Ellen Smith, 83
CHATHAM - Clara Ellen Smith, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Robert L. "Buster" Stephens, 73
Robert L. "Buster" Stephens, a construction worker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Tom W. Thrasher, 61
Tom W. Thrasher, formerly of West Monroe. died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Emery K. Woodward, 88
GEORGETOWN - Emory K. Woodward, a retired service manager with Urania Ford Motor Company and an WW II Army Veteran, died Sunday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Georgetown Baptist Church, Georgetown. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors, Jena.



Wednesday, May 26, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Blalock, Lou Allie: 1 p.m. today, Highway Chapel Church of God, Quitman
Bowie, John B.: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe
McMillon, Sinie: 10 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Neal, Milton Wade: 11 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors chapel, Jena
Moore, Felix: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop
Norris, Naron Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop

Thelma May Aulds, 76
Thelma May Aulds of West Monroe, a retail department manager, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery near West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Madge Robinson Kincaid Dunham, 78
WINNSBORO - Madge Robinson Kincaid Dunham, a retired school secretary, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at the New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Helen C. Bowers, 80
Helen C. Bowers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road.

Joyce Brown Goins, 56
SANDY LAKE - Joyce Brown Goins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesville.

Marjorie Freeland Marus, 78
RAYVILLE - Marjorie Freeland Marus, a theatre costume designer, died Monday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Luella McNeal, 82
Luella McNeal of Monroe, a teacher, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Jerusalem Baptist Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Molly Lucille Myers, 78
Molly Lucille Myers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert David Renninger, 33
Robert David Renninger of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Horace Rogers, 76
ATLANTA - Horace Rogers, a retired truck driver, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Brown Cemetery near Atlanta/ Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

James Calvin 'J.C.' Simpson, 75
James Calvin "J.C." Simpson of Monroe, a retired division superintendent for Texas Gas, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial park Cemetery in Monroe.

Velma Cleo Shows, 82
WINNFIELD - Velma Cleo Shows, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the Yankee Springs Cemetery near Goldonna. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Clara Ellen Smith, 83
CHATHAM - Clara Ellen Smith, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is

Theophile P. Talbot, Jr., 87
WINNSBORO - Theophile P. Talbot, Jr., a past resident of New Orleans, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Interment is 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Mausoleum in New Orleans.

Charles H. Taylor, 76
START - Charles H. Taylor, a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville.

Dalton Taylor, Jr., 50
PIONEER - Dalton Taylor, Jr., a farmer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Joe Page Thigpen, 59
Joe Page Thigpen, a salesman, died Saturday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Tom W. Thrasher, 61
Griffon, Ga. -Tom W. Thrasher formerly of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.



Thursday, May 27, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
McNeal, Luella: 1 p.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe
Thigpen, Joe Page: 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road
Thrasher, Tom W.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe

Willie Crane, 68
MONTERREY - Willie Crane, a Concordia Parish Cooperative Extension Service employee, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Ferriday.

Katherine Dodds, 70
LIVINGSTON, Texas - Katherine Dodds formerly of Waterproof, a self-employed business woman, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Cochran Funeral home in Livingston, Texas. Burial is at Mt. Rose Cemetery in Livingston.

Edna Fletcher, 85
OLLA - Edna Fletcher, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Olla. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

Joyce Brown Goins, 56
SANDY LAKE - Joyce Brown Goins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church. Burial is at Heard Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Ferriday.

Hattie Honeycutt, 74
Hattie Honeycutt, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Jerusalem Church of Christ, Marion. Burial is at the Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Andrew J. Kelly Sr., 71
DELHI - Andrew J. Kelly Sr., a laborer, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the Cloud Creek Baptist Church in Delhi. Burial is at the Turkey Creek Cemetery in Delhi. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home in Delhi.

Donnis Marie McDowell, 46
Donnis Marie McDowell of Monroe, a secretary, died May 21. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.

Sam McFarland, 33
WINNFIELD - Sam McFarland, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. Friday at the Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Eva Reath Kennedy Miers, 92
DELHI - Eva Reath Kennedy Miers, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel in Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Cemetery in Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

T.A. Morgan, 77
BASTROP - T.A. Morgan, a retired service station owner, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7:30 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Richard Platt, 72
RUSTON - Richard Platt, a retired pipefitter, died Sunday. A memorial graveside service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Arnold M. "Red" Rawls, 71
Arnold M. "Red" Rawls of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood International electrician, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Robert David Renninger, 33
Robert David Renninger of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Neecy Ruff, 94
RUSTON - Neecy Ruff, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Visitation is from noon to service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Janie Lee Smith, 85
Janie Lee Smith of Monroe, a cook, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Charles H. Taylor, 76
START - Charles H. Taylor, a farmer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Start Cemetery in Start under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Dalton M. Taylor Jr., 50
PIONEER - Dalton M. Taylor Jr., a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel in Oak Grove. Burial is at 3 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in West Helena, Ark. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Clara Ellen Smith, 83
CHATHAM - Clara Ellen Smith, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Nathan O. Womack, 17
FARMERVILLE - Nathan O. Womack, a student, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's, Farmerville. Burial is at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.



Friday, May 28, 1999

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

Previously announced
Fletcher, Edna: 1 p.m. today, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla
Honeycutt, Hattie: 2 p.m. today, Jerusalem Church of Christ, Marion
Kelly, Andrew J., Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Cloud Creek Baptist Church, Delhi
McDowell, Donnis Marie; 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe
McFarland, Sam: 1 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church,
Miers, Eva Reath: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Morgan, T.A.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop
Platt, Richard: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant
Smith, Janie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Womack, Nathan O.: 11 a.m. today, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Farmerville

Thomas Wayne Boatwright, 66
RUSTON - Thomas Wayne Boatwright, a CPA, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral in Ruston.

Audrey Cooper, 78
DUBACH - Audrey Cooper, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. at the Dubach United Methodist Church. Burial is at Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Willie Crane, 68
MONTEREY - Willie Crane, a Concordia Parish Cooperative Extension Service employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Monterey Church of Christ, Monterey. Burial is at Crane Family Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Inc., Ferriday.

Eula Mae Stroud Dickson, 80
COLUMBIA - Eula Mae Stroud Dickson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Bellevue Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, under the direction of Riser's Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at the church.

Carrie Driggers, 67
Carrie Driggers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Edna Fletcher, 85
OLLA - Edna Fletcher, a doctor's assistant, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Pine Hill Baptist Church. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

James Robert Gaar, 67
TULSA, Okla. - James Robert Gaar, a CPA, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at the New Hope Cemetery at Gaarsmill. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Rosie Lee Garrison, 68
SEATTLE, Wash.- Rosie Lee Garrison, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Greater First Baptist Church in Delhi. Burial is at Green Grove Cemetery in Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Charles Ray Hendrix, 75
Charles Ray Hendrix of West Monroe, a supervisor for a bakery company, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Steven Jackson, 94
CHATHAM - Steven Jackson, a retired farmer, died May 19. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Chatham. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Inc., Ruston. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Nola Miller, 81
DELHI - Nola Miller, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Newton Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.

Lucille 'Molly' Myers, 78
Lucille "Molly" Myers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun.

Chester Myles Jr., 72
WINNFIELD - Chester Myles Jr., a plywood plant employee, died Monday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Saturday at the Old Daughter Baptist Church in Wildsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Walter Phillips, 72
WINNFIELD - Walter Phillips, a plumber, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield. Burial is at Ferenza Cemetery in Colfax under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Jimmy Pleasant, 47
Jimmy Pleasant of Monroe, a laborer, died May 20. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Philadelphia Cemetery in Crowville. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home in Monroe. The wake is from 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Julia Powell, 96
TALLULAH - Julia Powell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Susie Emma Sanson, 62
JONESVILLE - Jonesville Emma Sanson, a clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Utility Baptist Church in Jonesville. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery in Holloway under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Nora Izell Tedeton Spillers, 62
DOWNSVILLE - Nora Izell Tedeton Spillers, an insurance sales woman, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Aulds Chapel Bible Church in Downsville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon today at the funeral home and from 1 p.m. until time of services today at the church.

Betty Summers, 72
RUSTON - Betty Summers, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 am. Saturday at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Willie Anna White, 91
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Willie Anna White, a homemaker, died May 23. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. Monday at the church.



Saturday, May 29, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Gaar, James Robert: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral home chapel, Winnfield
Garrison, Rosie Lee: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Baptist Church, Delhi
Jackson, Steven: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham
Miller, Nola: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi
Myers, Chester Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Old Daughter Baptist Church, Wildsville
Phillips, Walter: 10 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Platt, Richard: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant
Pleasant, Jimmy: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Summers, Betty: 10 a.m. today, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston
White, Willie Anna: 11 a.m. Monday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro

Thomas Boatright, 66
RUSTON - Thomas Boatright, a CPA, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.
The last name was spelled incorrectly in today's paper so we should run it again. -mjl

Sam Alfred Burns, 82
Sam Alfred Burns of West Monroe, a teacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

William Carroll Cromwell, 78
William Carroll Cromwell of West Monroe, a retired electrical engineer, died Thursday. A memorial service is at 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 2:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Note: this guy is being cremated so no burial. -mjl

Audrey M. Cooper, 78
DUBACH - Audrey M. Cooper, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at United Methodist Church, Dubach. Burial is at Hamilton Memorial Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Frederick William Fulton III, 78
Frederick William Fulton III of West Monroe, a retired certified financial planner, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Hinton, 78
CLAY - Billy Hinton, a retired dairyman, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Leona Johns, 75
WINNFIELD - Leona Johns, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Old Union Cemetery, Joyce. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield.

Billie Lawles, 67
DENHAM SPRINGS - Billie Lawles, a homemaker, formerly of Ruston, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joseph Wayne Leggett, 45
HOUSTON - Joseph Wayne Leggett, an offshore welder, formerly of Grayson, died Sunday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bookside Funeral Home in Houston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bookside Memorial Park, Houston.

Ellen Rebecca Linder, 53
Ellen Rebecca Linder of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Carl E. Lowery Sr., 60
MINDEN - Carl E. Lowery Sr., a truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gardens of Memory, under the direction of Roseneath Funeral Home, Shreveport. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Eugene 'Gene' Patterson, 78
FARMERVILLE - Eugene 'Gene' Patterson, a retired Union Parish sheriff, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Liberty Hill at Taylor Cemetery, near Farmerville.

Nelda K. Perry, 92
Nelda K. Perry of Monroe, a retired clerk, died Thursday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Dorothy Mae Van, 57
Dorothy Mae Van of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Alex Washington, 80
EXTENSION - Alex Washington, a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.



Sunday, May 30, 1999

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
White, Willie Anna: 11 a.m. Monday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Burns, Sam Alfred: 1 p.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Johns, Leona: 2 p.m. today, Old Union Cemetery, Joyce.
Leggett, Joseph Wayne: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Bookside Funeral Home, Houston.
Lowery, Carl E. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Minden

Vera E. Barnett, 87
WINNSBORO - Vera E. Barnett, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Lamar Baptist Church, near Delhi. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Wilma Fulton Boone, 98
PINEVILLE - Wilma Fulton Boone, a retired teacher, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Pineville. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria.

Rev. Sherman Davis, 78
The Rev. Sherman Davis of Monroe, a minister, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Temple CME, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Willie Gibson, 88
PIONEER - Willie Gibson, a farmer, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Charles H. Gulley, 77
MARION - Charles H. Gulley, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Dr. Sam L. Hutchison Jr., 55
Dr. Sam L. Hutchison Jr. of West Monroe, a psychologist, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, Monroe. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rev. J.O. McNair, 85
JONESVILLE - The Rev. J.O. McNair, a retired Baptist minister, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Elna M. Moreau, 77
Elna M. Moreau of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Edward Raybon Jr., 52
WINNFIELD - The Rev. Edward Raybon Jr., a painter, died Thursday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the church cemetery.

James E. Sutton, 72
BASTROP - James E. Sutton, a retired Parks and Recreation Department employee for Pasadena, Texas, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.



Monday, May 31, 1999

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Barnett, Vera E.: 2 p.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church, near Delhi
Davis, Rev. Sherman: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Temple CME, Monroe.
Leggett, Joseph Wayne: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Bookside Funeral Home, Houston.
Moreau, Elna M.: 10 a.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe,
Raybon, Rev. Edward Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield.
White, Willie Anna: 11 a.m. today, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro

Herbert C. Burkett, 69
Herbert C. Burkett of West Monroe, a bricklayer, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Brad Cockerham, 19
CROWVILLE - Brad Cockerham, a steel fabricator employee, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Frederick William Fulton, 78
Frederick William Fulton of West Monroe, the retired owner of Smith Blind and Awning, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles H. Gulley, 77
MARION - Charles H. Gulley, a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at First Assembly of God, Farmerville. Burial is at Springhill Cemetery, Oakland, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Billy Hinton, 78
CLAY - Billy Hinton, a retired dairyman, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Clay United Methodist Church, Clay. Burial is at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Iva Johnson Maxwell, 82
Iva Johnson Maxwell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Church of God, Darnell. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Unity Cemetery, Darnell.

Mary Colvin Smith, 79
RUSTON - Mary Colvin Smith, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston.

Zelma Thames, 81
DELHI - Zelma Thames, a retired beauty shop owner, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.