Obituaries October 1998
  Listings from The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana by SueLynn Sandifer
   
 
Thursday, October 1, 1998
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Collins, Nila M.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville
  Dawson, Worditt Mae Moore: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Prosperity Baptist Church, 
  Clay
  Evans, Sandy: 11 a.m. today, St. Matthews AME Church, Tallulah
  Green, Evans: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Griffin, Annie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove No. 1 Baptist Church, 
  Rayville
  Gross, Joseph: 1 p.m. Saturday, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph
  Irby, T.J. "Pee Wee": 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park 
  Cemetery, Monroe
  Jones, George Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe
  McCoy, Eliza: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road 
  No. 2, Richwood
  Parish, Fred Mitchell: 2 p.m. Sunday, Rosemont Gardens Memorial Park 
  chapel, Jackson
  Reeves, Luther "Jack": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home 
  chapel, Lamy Lane
  Robinson, Henry Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe
  Singleton, James Curtis: 1 p.m. today, Breater Free Baptist Church, Monroe
  Williams, Fleda: 2 p.m. Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Marion
Alice Elizabeth Brauer Carbrey, 74
  Alice Elizabeth Brauer Carbrey, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The memorial 
  service is at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, under 
  direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
John Calvin Carroll, Jr., 75
  John Calvin Carroll Jr. of West Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Monday. 
  The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley 
  Cemetery.
Edgar E. Crist, 83
  DOWNSVILLE - Edgar E. Crist, a retired heavy equipment mechanic, died Tuesday. 
  The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mount Ararat Baptist Church near Downsville. 
  Burial is at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville, under direction of Farrar Funeral 
  Home of Farmerville.
Virginia Duncan, 74
  WYATT - Virginia Duncan, a retired nurse/café owner, died Tuesday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Southern Funeral homes, 
  Inc., Jonesboro.
Auquaneisha D. Fletcher, infant
  DELHI - Auquaneisha D. Fletcher, infant daughter of Diane Fletcher and Reginald 
  Hoston, died Sept. 25. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mount 
  Wade Cemetery in Monticello under direction of Tennant Funeral, Rayville.
Mattie Gray, 85
  Mattie Gray of Monroe, a maid, died Sunday. The funeral is at 3 p.m. Friday 
  at Macedonia (Seventh Day Adventist) in Monroe. Vitiation is from 7-8 p.m. today 
  at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.
Jeffrey Beckwith Grayson, 72
  Jeffrey Beckwith Grayson, an oil field worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gertha M. Hazlett, 98
  BOSSIER CITY - Gertha M. Hazlett formerly of Winnfield, a retired nurses 
  aide , died Tuesday. The funeral is 2p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home 
  chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time today at the 
  funeral home. Burial is at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield.
Graylin Charlie Johnson, 44
  Graylin Charlie Johnson of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Thelma Jones, 84
  RAYVILLE - Thelma Jones, a homemaker, died September 26. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Saturday at the New Bethany Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 
  from 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial is at Holly 
  Ridge Cemetery, Holly Ridge.
Erma N. McFarland, 62
  VIDALIA - Erma N. McFarland, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 
  10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. 
  today at the funeral home. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Ethel R. Mongle, 81
  Ethel R. Mongle of Monroe, a retired social worker, died Sunday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington 
  Road.
Fred Mitchell Parish, 66
  RAYMOND, Miss - Fred Mitchell Parish, owner of Byram Hardware and Specialties 
  Inc., died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rosemont Gardens Memorial 
  Park chapel, Jackson, Miss. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral 
  home.
Arthur Delmer Robinson Sr., 79
  Arthur Delmer Robinson Sr. of West Monroe, a maintenance building supervisor, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West 
  Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. 
  Burial is at Mount Nebo Cemetery.
Linnie Winston, 79
  RAYVILLE - Linnie Winston, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 
  1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is from 7-8 
  Friday at Tennant Funeral home in Rayville. Burial is at Little Creek Cemetery, 
  Archibald. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Carbrey, Alice E. Brauer: 2 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Monroe
  Dawson, Worditt Mae Moore: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Prosperity Baptist Church, 
  Clay
  Fletcher, Auquaneisha: 1 p.m. today, Mount Wade Cemetery, Monticello
  Gray, Mattie: 3 p.m. today, Macedonia (Seventh Day Adventist), Monroe
  Green, Evans: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Griffin, Annie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove #1 Baptist Church, Rayville
  Gross, Joseph: 1 p.m. Saturday, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph
  Jones, George Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe
  Jones, Thelma: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
  McCoy, Eliza: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road 
  No. 2, Richwood
  McFarland, Erma N.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral home, Ferriday
  Parish, Fred Mitchell: 2 p.m. Sunday, Rosemont Gardens Memorial Park 
  chapel, Jackson, Miss.
  Williams, Fleda: 2 p.m. Friday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Marion
  Winston, Linnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Baskin
Dorothy Anderson, 67
  PIONEER - Dorothy Anderson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is noon 
  Saturday at the Bethany Baptist Church, Darnell. Burial is in the Old Bethany 
  Cemetery, Darnell, under direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Virginia Duncan, 74
  WYATT - Virginia Duncan, a retired sales clerk, died Tuesday. Graveside 
  services are at 10 a.m. today at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, under direction 
  of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., Jonesboro. .
Annie Mae Dunn, 96
  TULLOS - Annie Mae Dunn, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 
  p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Burial is at Roberts Cemetery 
  west of Kelly.
Julia Mae Earls, 47
  NEW ORLEANS - Julia Mae Earls, a homemaker formerly of Doloroso, Miss., 
  died Wednesday. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Ephesina Baptist Church, 
  New Orleans. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Doloroso, 
  Miss. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral 
  Home, Ferriday.
Alfred James Evans, 66
  LONG BEACH, Calif. - Alfred James Evans, a laborer, died Sept. 22. The funeral 
  is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at 
  Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Carrie Jane Gilley, 106
  MANGHAM - Carrie Jane Gilley, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 
  at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation 
  is from 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial is at Hewitt Cemetery 
  near Mangham.
Catherine G. Hanlon, 77
  WHITTIER, Calif. - Catherine Gandy Hanlon, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, 
  died Sept. 23. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at Rose Hills 
  Memorial Park, Whittier, California.
Graylin Johnson, 44
  Graylin Johnson of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. The funeral 
  is at 1 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is from 
  6-7 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial is at New Bethel church cemetery, 
  Delco.
Ethel Ramey Mongle, 81
  Ethel Ramey Mongle of Monroe, a retired social worker, died Sunday. The 
  funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. 
  Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is 
  at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Michael L. Moore, 26
  JONESBORO - Michael L. Moore, a road worker, died Monday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is from 6-8 
  p.m. today at Community Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at the church cemetery 
  under direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Bernice Newman, 74
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Bernice Newman, a maintenance supervisor, died Sept. 26. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence. 
  Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home chapel, Lake providence. 
  Burial is at the lake Providence Cemetery.
Lillie Mae Parker, 81
  WINNSBORO - Lillie Mae Parker, a retired state employee, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. 
  Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville.
Voree Branch Robison, 72
  JONESBORO - Voree Branch Robison, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Midway Cemetery, 
  Jonesboro.
Harvey Stover, 66
  OAK GROVE - Harvey Stover, a building materials salesman, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Goodwill Church of God in Oak Grove. Visitation 
  is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until services Saturday at the church. 
  Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Brown-Holley 
  Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
George Wiley, 85
  WATERPROOF - George Wiley, a retired butcher, died Sept. 26. The funeral 
  is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial 
  is at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Waterproof.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Anderson, Dorothy: Noon today, Bethany Baptist Church, Darnell
  Dawson, Worditt Mae Moore: 11 a.m. today, New Prosperity Baptist Church, 
  Clay
  Earls, Julia Mae: 1 p.m. Sunday, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Doloroso, 
  Miss.
  Evans, Alfred James: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
  Gilley, Carrie Jane: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, 
  Rayville
  Green, Evans: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Griffin, Annie: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove No. 1 Baptist Church, Rayville
  Gross, Joseph: 1 p.m. today, New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph
  Johnson, Graylin: 1 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Jones, George Jr.: 2 p.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe
  Jones, Thelma: 1 p.m. today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
  McCoy, Eliza: 1 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road No. 
  2, Richwood
  Moore, Michael L.: 2 p.m. today, Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman
  Newman, Bernice: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Parish, Fred Mitchell: 2 p.m. Sunday, Rosemont Gardens Memorial Park 
  chapel, Jackson, Miss.
  Stover, Harvey: 2 p.m. today, Goodwill Church of God, Oak Grove
  Wiley, George: 11 a.m. today, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof
  Winston, Linnie: 1 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Baskin
Dorothy Bunnitt, 64
  OAK RIDGE - Dorothy Bunnitt, a domestic worker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is noon Monday at New Bethany Baptist Church in Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 
  6-7 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, 
  Oak Ridge.
Robert R. Dick, 80
  DELHI - Robert R. "Bob" Dick, a retired superintendent of La-Miss 
  District Fina Oil and Gas Co., died Thursday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today 
  at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Carmen Doles Grandstaff, 88
  THAYER, Mo. - Carmen Doles Grandstaff, a homemaker formerly of Bonita, died 
  Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. 
  Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home. Burial is at Mulhearn 
  Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Alice Marie Heckard, 49
  HOUSTON - Alice Marie Heckard, a nurse formerly of Wisner, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is at 11 a.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation 
  is from 7-9 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial 
  is at the church cemetery.
Graylin Johnson, 44
  Graylin Johnson of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. The funeral 
  is at 11 a.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is from 
  6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home. Burial is at the new Bethel Baptist Church 
  Cemetery, Delco.
Clara Lee, 73
  Clar Lee of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 29. The funeral is at 3 p.m. 
  today at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, 
  Monroe, under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Alondra D. Marshall, 33
  LOS ANGELES - Alondra D. Marshall, a homemaker formerly of Oak Grove, died 
  Sept. 24. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount. Ollie Baptist Church, Oak 
  Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under direction of Tennant 
  Funeral Home, Rayville.
Millikin Mayola, 64
  Millikin Mayoral of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Drew Nolan, 75
  CROSSROADS - Drew Nolan, a retired gas industry employee, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. 
  Burial is at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dennis Overton, 83
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Dennis Overton, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is at 1 p.m. today at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial 
  is at Live Oak Cemetery, Lake Providence, under direction of Brannum Funeral 
  Home, Lake Providence.
Fred Lee Singleton, 52
  LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Fred lee Singleton, a car repairman, died Tuesday. 
  The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Oliver Baptist Church in Summerfield. 
  Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, 
  Inc., Ruston.
Naomi Evelyn Skidmore, 104
  DELHI - Naomi Evelyn Skidmore, retired co-owner of an insurance agency, 
  died Wednesday. The funeral was at 10 a.m. Friday at Delhi Presbyterian Church. 
  Burial was at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Lula Wilson, 94
  WISNER - Lula Wilson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. 
  today at the Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at 
  Providence Memorial Park Cemetery near Winnsboro.
  
Aubrey J. Armstrong, 87
  Aubrey J. "Jack" Armstrong of Monroe, a retired building contractor, 
  died Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, 
  Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Jewell P. Brewer, 92
  RUSTON-Jewell P. Brewer, a retired nurse, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Cruse Graham Chisum, 87
  BATON ROUGE-Cruse Graham Chisum, a homemaker formerly of Sicily Island, 
  died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, 
  Ferriday. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral 
  home. Burial will be at Highland Park Mausoleum, Sicily Island.
Shelby Gene Ferrington Sr., 60
  PINEVILLE-Shelby Gene Ferrington Sr., a truck driver, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation will 
  be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount 
  Pleasant Cemetery near Columbia.
James Robert Hallmark Jr., 55
  James Robert Hallmark Jr. of Monroe, a carpenter, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Annie Mae McNaughton, 75
  TALLULAH-Annie Mae McNaughton disabled died Friday. The funeral will be 
  at 1 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Graveside 
  services will be at 4 p.m today at Clifton Cemetery, Scott County, Miss.
Lacy Montgomery, 63
  MARION-Lacy Montgomery, a laborer, died Monday. The funeral will be at 1 
  p.m. Monday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be in the church cemetery, 
  under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
William Neal, 63
  JONESVILLE-William "Morris" Neal, a plumber, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Eula Schlekau, 98
  Eula Schlekau of Monroe, a retired cashier, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bunnitt, Dorothy: noon today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Holly Ridge
  Chisum, Cruse Graham: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
  Montgomery, Lacy: 1 p.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion
William Jackson Adams, 73
  LARTO - William Jackson Adams, a commercial fisherman, died Sunday. The 
  funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church, Larto. Visitation 
  will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Nichols Cemetery, 
  Larto, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Patricia A. Calahan, 50
  QUITMAN - Patricia A. Calahan, a cook, died Saturday. The funeral will be 
  at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation will be from 
  6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the 
  direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Loraine Carr, 87
  WINNSBORO-Loraine "L.J." Carr, a retired heavy equipment operator, 
  died Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Community Memorial Funeral 
  Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home. Burial will be at Rose Cemetery, near Grayson.
William Franklin Chapman Sr., 75
  WAVERLY - William Franklin Chapman Sr., a World War II veteran and sales 
  representative for Orgill Hardware, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 3 
  p.m. Tuesday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Alexandria. Visitation 
  will be from 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral 
  home. Burial will be at Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria.
William Freno Frost Jr., 69
  BATON ROUGE - William Freno "Chico" Frost, a retired insurance 
  agent, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Joseph Aaron Graves, 62
  Joseph Aaron Graves of Monroe, a carpenter, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial 
  will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Darcus Hughes, 92
  NEWELLTON - Darcus Hughes, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Joseph W. Jackson, 68
  WINNSBORO - Joseph W. "Pete" Jackson, a retired bridge foreman, 
  died Sunday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Riser First National Funeral 
  Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until 
  service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Reagan Cemetery, 
  Baskin.
Morris Neal, 63
  JONESVILLE - Morris Neal, a plumber, died Saturday. The funeral will be 
  at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Goodroad Pentecostal Church, near Jonesville. Visitation 
  will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery, 
  Manifest, under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Ferriday.
James M. Purvis, 64
  James M. Purvis of West Monroe, a machinist at James Machine Works, died 
  Sunday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral 
  home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Calhoun. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Calahan, Patricia A.: 11 a.m. today, Bethany Baptist Church, Quitman
  Carr, Loraine "L.J.": 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral 
  Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Chapman, William F. Sr.: 3 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, 
  Alexandria
  Jackson, Joseph "Pete": 1 p.m. today, Riser First national 
  Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Morris, Neal: 10 a.m. today, Goodroad Pentecostal Church, near Jonesville
Annie Jewell Phillips Brewer, 92
  RUSTON - Annie Jewell Phillips Brewer, a retired LPN, died Friday. The memorial 
  service is 6:30 p.m. Thursday at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Ruston under 
  the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home or Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery 
  in Ruston.
Clara Elizabeth Covington, 99
  WINNSBORO - Clara Elizabeth Covington, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. 
  Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today 
  and from 9 a. m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Ronald Harris, 43
  Ronald Harris of Monroe, a custodian, died Sept. 29. The funeral is 3 p.m. 
  today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the Powell Street 
  Cemetery, Monroe.
Baby Girl Hill, infant
  Baby Girl Hill, infant daughter of Latasha A. Hill of Monroe, died Sunday. 
  Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under 
  the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Darcus Hudson Hughes, 92
  WATERPROOF - Darcus Hudson Hughes, a housewife, died Sunday. Graveside services 
  are 2 p.m. today at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton under the direction 
  of Young's Funeral Home, Inc., Ferriday.
Geraldine A. Lazarus, 88
  JONESVILLE - Geraldine A. Lazarus, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Methodist Church in Jonesville. Visitation 
  is from 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial is at Heards 
  Cemetery, Manifest.
Roy Unseld Major, 27
  Roy Unseld Major of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens, Monroe.
Henry C. Pittman, 75
  GILBERT - Henry C. Pittman, a retired Armstrong Tire employee, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church near Gilbert. Burial is 
  at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Community Memorial 
  Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Eula Schlekau, 98
  Eula Schlekau of Monroe, a retired cashier, died Saturday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial is 
  at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.
Wesley L. "Shorty" Vail Sr., 67
  BASTROP - Wesley L. "Shorty" Vail Sr., a retired oil field worker, 
  died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel in Bastrop. 
  Burial is at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.
Bonnie Sue Stacks Waldrop, 68
  TALLULAH - Bonnie Sue Stacks Waldrop, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is 
  at the Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Olivia Hope West, infant
  Olivia Hope West, infant daughter of Jared and Valerie West of West Monroe, 
  died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery 
  under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Brewer, Annie Phillips: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 
  Ruston
  Covington, Clara Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Riser First National Funeral 
  Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Lazarus, Geraldine A.: 10 a.m. today, First Methodist Church, Jonesville
  Major, Roy Unseld: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Lonnie Aaron Allien Jr., 53
  HARRISONBURG - Lonnie Aaron Allien Jr., a furniture merchant, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First United Pentecostal Church of Jena. 
  Burial is at the Woodland Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Hixson Brothers 
  Funeral Home, Jena.
Ray Brantley, 59
  FARMERVILLE - Ray Brantley, a welder, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-9 
  p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Burial is at Laran Cemetery 
  near Spearsville.
Bertha Bullock, 87
  Bertha Bullock of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  today at the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.
Jerry Burns, 43
  Jerry Burns of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Baby Girl Capers, infant
  Baby Girl Capers, daughter of Tamekia Capers of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside 
  services are 11 a.m. today at Adile Cemetery in Alto under the direction of 
  Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Joan Carter, 87
  Joan Carter of Monroe, a musician, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia City Cemetery 
  in Monroe.
Clara M. Cooper, 83
  WINNSBORO - Clara M. Cooper, a dietician, died Friday. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Fort Necessity. Visitation is 
  from 7-8 p.m. today at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is 
  at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson 
  Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Gladys Douglas, 43
  SPEARSVILLE - Gladys Douglas, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Spearsville. Burial is 
  at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Duane Joseph Ducote Jr., 19
  MERIDIANVILLE, Ala. - Duane Joseph Ducote Jr., a grocery store stocker, 
  died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. 
  Burial is at Mater Dalorosa Cemetery in Plaucherville, La.
Myrties Fisher, 86
  FARMERVILLE - Myrties Fisher, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. today at the Union Funeral Home chapel in Farmerville. Burial is at the 
  Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville.
Mary Gibson, 80
  WINNSBORO - Mary Gibson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Carrie Autrey Gordon, 74
  TALLULAH - Carrie Autrey Gordon, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.
Roosevelt Harrison, 81
  Roosevelt Harrison of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Friday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is from 
  7-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Garden, Monroe.
Zaidee Lee Fletcher Hixon, 85
  WINNSBORO - Zaidee Lee Fletcher Hixon, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral 
  was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial was at 
  Previtt Cemetery near Mangham.
William Freno Frost Jr., 69
  BATON ROUGE - William Freno "Chico" Frost Jr., a retired insurance 
  agent, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel 
  in Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation is 
  from 8:30 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home.
Linnie Virl Hobson, 68
  GOLDONNA - Linnie Virl Hobson, a sales clerk, died Monday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial is at the Antioch 
  Cemetery-Ward 10, Goldonna.
Annie Mae Lee, 64
  BASTROP - Annie Mae Lee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mayola Millikin, 66
  Mayola Millikin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 3 p.m. 
  Thursday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. 
  today at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens, Monroe.
Julia Ann Rankin, 100
  TULLOS - Julia Ann Rankin, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Thursday at the Tullos First Baptist Church, Tullos. Visitation starts after 
  5 p.m. today and continues until time of service Thursday at the church. Burial 
  is at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Kinner & 
  Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.
Donald Wayne Shaw, 32
  Donald Wayne Shaw of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Valerie Spears, 30
  WINNSBORO - Valerie Spears, a seamstress, died Monday. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Saturday at August Baptist Church in Gilbert. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. 
  Friday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial is at the State Cemetery 
  in Gilbert.
Willie M. Starks, 55
  WINNSBORO - Willie M. Starks, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Brantly, Ray: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Brewer, Annie Phillips: 6:30 p.m. today, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 
  Ruston
  Cooper, Clara M.: 1 p.m. today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity
  Douglas, Gladys: 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville
  Millikin, Mayola: 3 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe
  Spears, Valerie: 1 p.m. Saturday, August Baptist Church, Gilbert
Hattie Louise Black, 68
  Hattie Louise Black of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Clifford Walter Bolding, 84
  OAK GROVE - Clifford Walter Bolding, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is at 11 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the 
  Oak Grove Cemetery.
Margaret Busby, 67
  TALLULAH - Margaret Busby, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 
  3 p.m. Friday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is 
  at the Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.
Alice Davis, 80
  Alice Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. 
  today at the Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dolly Garner, 73
  JIGGER - Dolly Garner, retired owner/operator of G & T Swap Shop in 
  Winnsboro, died Tuesday. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of services at 
  Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. The funeral is at 3 p.m. today 
  at the funeral home. Burial is at Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger.
Mary Lee Gibson, 80
  WINNSBORO - Mary Lee Gibson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 
  11 a.m. Saturday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial is at Gethsemane 
  Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro, under direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral 
  Home, Winnsboro.
Ralph Gravelle, 82
  WINNSBORO - Ralph Gravelle, a retired lineman, died Wednesday. Visitation 
  is from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. The 
  funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery 
  near Crowville.
Charles G. Greer, 68
  RAYVILLE - Charles G. Greer, a farmer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Roosevelt Harrison, 81
  Roosevelt Harrison of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Oct. 3. The wake is 
  from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. The funeral is at 
  1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood 
  Memorial Gardens, Monroe.
Martha Matthews, 72
  Martha Matthews of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Linnie Virl Hobson Morgan, 68
  GOLDONNA - Linnie Virl Hobson Morgan, a sales clerk, died Monday. The funeral 
  was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial was at Antioch 
  Cemetery-Ward 10, Goldonna.
Johnie Redden, 91
  WORTH, Ill. - Johnie Redden formerly of Delhi, a carpenter, died Saturday. 
  The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lamar Baptist Church near Delhi. Burial 
  is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under direction of Cox Funeral 
  Home, Delhi. Visitation is from 3-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home.
Sandra Richard, 54
  BASKIN - Sandra Richard, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. Friday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation 
  is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, 
  Monroe.
Mabel C. Ryan, 98
  ATLANTA, Ga. - Mabel C. Ryan, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston. Visitation is from 
  5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, 
  Ruston.
Charlie Williams, 68
  TOLEDO, Ohio - Charlie Williams, a retired steel mill worker, died Oct. 
  2. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at St. David Baptist Church, Vienna. Burial 
  is at the church cemetery under direction of King's Funeral Home, Inc.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bolding, Clifford Walter: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
  Busby, Margaret: 3 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, 
  Tallulah
  Gibson, Mary Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, 
  Winnsboro
  Gravelle, Ralph: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riser First National Funeral Home, 
  Winnsboro
  Harrison, Roosevelt: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, 
  Monroe
  Redden, Johnie: 10 a.m. today, Lamar Baptist Church near Delhi
  Richard, Sandra: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro
  Ryan, Mabel C.: 10 a.m. today, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston
  Spears, Valerie: 1 p.m. Saturday, August Baptist Church, Gilbert
  Williams, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, St. David Baptist Church, Vienna
Josephine Bryant, 49
  LOS ANGLES - Josephine Bryant formerly of Monroe, a school teacher, died 
  Dec. 30, 1987. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at the Hope Estate Cemetery, 
  Wisner, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jerry Burns, 43
  Jerry Burns of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Broncy Elizabeth Elliott Gilchrist, 88
  Broncy Elizabeth Elliott Gilchrist of West Monroe, a retired employee of 
  the State of Louisiana, Hillcrest School, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Carrie Autrey Gordon, 74
  TALLULAH - Carrie Autrey Gordon, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Tallulah. Visitation is from 
  9 a.m.-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland chapel in Tallulah. Burial is at 
  the New Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah.
Gregory DeWayne Grant, 20
  Gregory DeWayne Grant of Monroe, a mechanic, died Oct. 3. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Monday at the Bethel Church of Christ in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood 
  Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral 
  Home of Monroe.
C.G. Greer, 68
  RAYVILLE - C.G. Greer, a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today 
  at the Zebedee Baptist Church near Rayville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 
  services at the church. Burial is at Greer Cemetery near Rayville under the 
  direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ketahjzon D. Hassen, 3 months
  CHATHAM - Ketahjzon D. Hassen, son of LaTriste Davis and Brian Hassen of 
  Chatham, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2;30 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Mariah Baptist 
  Church. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4-5 p.m. today 
  at King's Funeral Home, Inc., Ruston.
Ora D. Jones, 85
  DELHI - Ora D. Jones, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Vernon Jones, 36
  FARMERVILLE - Vernon Jones, a construction worker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial 
  is at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Union 
  Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Martha Matthews, 72
  Martha Matthews of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Beauty Parson, 95
  FARMERVILLE - Beauty Parson, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. Saturday at the Church of God In Christ, Farmerville. Burial is at the 
  Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Josephine Pedescleaux, 73
  Josephine Pedescleaux of Monroe, a nurse, died Monday. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 
  p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery 
  in Monroe.
Donel Peterson, 66
  SALINE - Donel Peterson, a log cutter, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. today at Carolina Baptist Church, Saline. Burial is at Carolina Cemetery 
  in Saline under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Donald Wayne Shaw, 32
  Donald Wayne Shaw of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe; Visitation is from 6-7 
  p.m. Today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery under 
  the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Raymond Prentice Welch, 62
  JONESBORO - Raymond Prentice Welch, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 10 a.m. today at the North Hodge Assembly of God. Burial is at the 
  Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, 
  Jonesboro.
Geneva Wilder, 83
  RUSTON - Geneva Wilder, a homemaker, died October 3. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at St. David Baptist Church, Vienna. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. at 
  King's Funeral Home, Inc. chapel today in Ruston. Burial is at the church cemetery.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Black, Hattie: 2 p.m. today, Springhill Baptist Church, Monroe
  Burns, Jerry: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Union Baptist Church, Bosco
  Grant, Gregory Dewayne: 1 p.m. Monday, Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe
  Matthews, Martha: 10 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Thelma Richardson Allen, 90
  COLUMBIA - Thelma Richardson Allen, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Ricky Fatheree, 43
  KELLY - Ricky Fatheree, a roughneck, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Jack D. Graves, 65
  VIDALIA - Jack D. Graves, a roust-a-bout in the oil field, died Friday. 
  The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Clayton Pentecostal Church, Clayton. 
  Visitation will be until service time at the church. Burial will be at Oakley 
  Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Ora D. Jones, 85
  DELHI - Ora D. Jones, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 
  noon Monday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m 
  today at McFarland Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial will be at the church 
  cemetery.
Vera O'Hara Jones, 63
  SIMSBORO - Vera O'Hara Jones, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation will be from 
  5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at 
  Walnut Creek Cemetery, Simsboro.
Mary Ola Martin, 86
  BEAUMONT, Texas - Mary Ola Martin, a retired registered nurse, formerly 
  of Bastrop, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial 
  Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Clifford M. Mayhall, 57
  RAYVILLE - Clifford M. "Potsie" Mayhall, a farmer, died Saturday. 
  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, near Rayville. 
  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until noon today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home 
  chapel, Rayville, and 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will 
  be at Stevenson Cemetery, near Rayville.
Rufus Wiggins, 56
  RAYVILLE - Rufus Wiggins died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete 
  under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. He was disabled
Eddie Ray Roan, 65
  Eddie Ray Roan of Monroe, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Saturday. 
  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial 
  will be at Friendship Cemetery, near Baskin.
Horace Billy Tate, 77
  Horace Billy "Mudcat" Tate of Monroe, a stockman, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. 
  Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at the funeral home. 
  Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Velma Taylor, 94
  Velma Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.cq
Jack B. "Willie" Thornhill, 36
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Jack B. "Willie" Thornhill died Friday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral 
  Home, Winnsboro. He was disabled
Bonita M. Turnage, 85
  WINNSBORO - Bonita M. Turnage, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation 
  will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at 
  Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.
Eddie Wormwood, 78
  SONDHEIMER - Eddie Wormwood, a retired sawmill employee, died Friday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake 
  Providence.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Burns, Jerry: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Union Baptist Church, Bosco
  Grant, Gregory Dewayne: 1 p.m. today, Bethel Church of Christ, Monroe
  Jones, Ora D.: noon today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi
  Jones, Vera O'Hara: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Simsboro
  Martin, Mary Ola: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop
  Matthews, Martha: 10 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
  Roan, Eddie Ray: 11 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro
  Tate, Horace Billy "Mudcat": 6 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home 
  chapel, Monroe
Charles Ray Brown, 46
  Charles Ray Brown of Monroe, a sales representative, died Friday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Albert Max Eckhard, 75
  JONESBORO - Albert Max Eckhard, a radio and television technician, died 
  Saturday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Georgetown Cemetery, 
  Georgetown, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Linda Leigh Fortenberry, 21
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Linda Leigh Fortenberry, a student, died Sunday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Northside Church of Christ, Lake Providence. Visitation 
  will be from 8 a.m. until noon at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence and 
  1 p.m until service time at the church. Burial will be at Providence Memorial 
  Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Alice A. Guyton, 85
  Alice A. Guyton of Monroe, a retired teacher with Monroe City Schools, died 
  Sunday. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Guyton services will be held Wednesday, October 
  14 at 2 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Laveda E. Harper, 67
  BASTROP - Laveda E. Harper, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation will 
  be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park 
  Cemetery, Bastrop.
Effie Louis Bishop Lewis, 79
  Effie Louis Bishop Lewis of West Monroe, a retired Glenwood Hospital employee, 
  died Sunday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Asbury United Methodist 
  Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home chapel, West Monroe and noon until service time Tuesday at the church. 
  Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps.
James 
  Ray Mabry, 76
  HAUGHTON - James Ray Mabry, a retired salesman, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be 
  at Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 
  Ruston.
Jack Vester Murphy, 88
  WINNSBORO - Jack Vester Murphy, a retired bus station employee, died Saturday. 
  The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert.
Hazel Tarver, 83
  WINNSBORO - Hazel Tarver, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be 
  at 2 p.m. today at United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 
  from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery, 
  near Liddieville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Velma Taylor, 94
  Velma Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, formerly of Rayville, died Saturday. 
  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. 
  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial 
  will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.
Rufus Wiggins, 56
  RAYVILLE - Rufus Wiggins died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m today 
  at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Lynn Cemetery, 
  Archibald.
Betty Wilhite, 75
  Betty Wilhite of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Wilhite Cemetery, 
  near Point.
Jack W. Yee, 84
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Jack W. Yee, a grocery merchant, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Visitation 
  will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at 
  Lake Providence City Cemetery, Lake Providence. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Harper, Laveda E.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
  Lewis, Effie Louis:1 p.m. today, Asbury United Methodist Church, West 
  Monroe
  Wilhite, Betty: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
  Yee, Jack W.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence
James Adams, 84
  HOMER - James Adams, retired Home Water Department employee, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the White Oak Grove Baptist Church, Homer. Burial 
  is at Union Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home Inc., Ruston.
Thelma Richardson Allen, 90
  COLUMBIA - Thelma Richardson Allen, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is 2:30 p.m. today at the Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Visitation 
  is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is at 
  the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.
Oma Lee Barnhill, 61
  OLLA - Oma Lee Barnhill, a retired school bus drive, died Monday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home Inc., 
  Olla.
Sherman D. Biggs, 80
  Sherman D. Biggs of West Monroe, a teacher and a principal, died Sunday. 
  The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial 
  is at the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Charles Ray Brown, 46
  Charles Ray Brown of Monroe, a sales representative, died Friday. The funeral 
  is 3 p.m. Wednesday at Starlight Baptist Church in Swartz. Visitation is from 
  6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial 
  Gardens in Monroe.
Sothronia Brown, 84
  HOUSTON - Sothronia Brown formerly of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Thursday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, 
  Tallulah.
John Cashion, 91
  ALTO- John Cashion, sergeant- U.S Army retired, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel in Rayville. Visitation is 
  from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is at the Tennessee 
  State Veterans Cemetery in Menphis.
Lenny 
  O'Neil Fant, 74
  MONROE - Lenny O'Neil Fant, of Monroe will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, 
  October 14, 1998 at N.L.U. Ewing Coliseum. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery 
  under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.
Ricky Lee Fatheree, 43
  HOLUM - Ricky Lee Fatheree, a roughneck, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
  Wednesday at Riser and Son Funeral Home Inc. chapel, Olla. Visitation is from 
  4-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. 
  Burial is at the Little Star Cemetery in Holum.
Gertie Gregory, 93
  MANSFIELD, LA - Gertie Gregory, retired teacher, died October 12, 1998 at 
  Longleaf Nursing Home in Ruston. Funeral services will held Wednesday, October 
  14 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Ouachita Parish. Burial will be in the church 
  cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA.
Phillip A. Henry
  WEST MONROE, LA - Phillip A. Henry passed away on October 12, 1998. A private 
  memorial services will held at a later date.
Chester Hinton
  POINT, LA - Died October 11, 1998. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday, October 13 at 
  Providence Baptist Church. Burial in Acree Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funer Home of West Monroe.
Modelle Riley Hopson, 83
  HUMBLE, TX - Modelle Riley Hopson, died Saturday, October 10, 1998. Funeral 
  under the directions of Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble, TX.
Jessie Smith, 57
  DELHI - Jessie Smith, a mechanic, died Oct. 5. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday 
  at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the 
  direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.
Norma Verlaque Snelling, 95
  Norma Verlaque Snelling of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. A private 
  family service is being held today at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. 
  Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Jack Bruce Thornhill, 36 disabled
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Jack Bruce "Willie" Thornhill of Lake Providence 
  died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Community Memorial Funeral Home 
  chapel in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
  Burial is at South Central Cemetery near Wisner.
Betty Roberta White Wilhite
  West Monroe - Died October 11, 1998. Funer at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial in Wilhite Cemetery.
Adam Nelson Williams, 10
  COLUMBIA - Adam Nelson Williams, son of Linda Spangler of Columbia and Nelson 
  Williams of Grayson, died Saturday. Adam was a fifth-grade student at Columbia 
  Elementary School. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at the Cross Roads Baptist Church 
  west of Grayson. Visitation is until time of services at the church. Burial 
  is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. 
  
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Brown, Charles Ray: 3 p.m. today, Starlight Baptist Church, Swartz
  Fatheree, Ricky Lee: 2 p.m. today, Riser and Son Funeral Home Chapel, 
  Olla
  Smith, Jessie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi
  Thornhill, Jack Bruce: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home 
  chapel, Winnsboro
Alice Abington Guyton, 85
  Alice Abington Guyton of Monroe, a retired educator, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road. Burial 
  is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Lenny 
  Fant, 74
  Lenny Fant of Monroe, a retired coach at Northeast Louisiana University, 
  died Monday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at NLU Ewing Coliseum, Monroe. Burial 
  is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home on Lamy Lane.
Gertie Gregory, 93
  MANSFIELD - Gertie Gregory, a retired school teacher, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Visitation is from 10 a.m. 
  until time of service today at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery 
  under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Inc., Columbia.
Joe Lesley Hooper Jr., 31
  OAK GROVE - Joe Lesley Hooper Jr., a carpenter, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Trinity Baptist Church in Oak Grove. Burial is at New Forest 
  Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Bertie Mae Otwell, 83
  Bertie Mae Otwell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 
  9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial 
  Garden, West Monroe.
  
Rev. Henry C. Amos, 79
  JONESBORO - The Rev. Henry C. Amos, a pastor, died Oct. 8. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Friday at the Boyer-Bell Memorial Building, Jonesboro. Visitation is 
  from 6-8 p.m. today at the Boyer-Bell Memorial Building in Jonesboro. Burial 
  is at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dottie E. Bench, 75
  VIDALIA - Dottie E. Bench, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral home Inc., Ferriday.
Ella Ruth Butler, 83
  Ella Ruth Butler of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial 
  is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Eula Mae Carter, 80
  JENA - Eula Mae Carter, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. 
  Friday at Hixson Bros. Inc. chapel, Jena. Burial is at Old Pine Hill Cemetery, 
  Sicily Island.
Harvey Lee Melville, 72
  SHREVEPORT - Harvey Lee Melville, owner of Coast and River Seafood Market, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at the Ridgecrest Baptist Church 
  in Ridgecrest. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday. 
  Burial is at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery near St. Joseph.
Alice Ruth Serio Patterson, 50
  Alice Ruth Serio Patterson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is 
  at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Geneva Rollins, 80
  TALLULAH - Geneva Rollins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
John E. Simpson, 80
  GRAYSON - John E. Simpson, a retired Louisiana state employee, died Monday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation 
  is from 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is at 
  the Old Union Cemetery, west of Columbia.
Jose Sontoyo, 88
  FERRIDAY - Jose Sontoyo, owner of Joe's Fruit Stand, died Wednesday. The 
  funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ferriday. Visitation 
  is from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial is at the 
  Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez.
Joseph Benard Thoman, 83
  Joseph Benard "JB" Thoman of Monroe, owner of Thoman Motor Company, 
  died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Amos, Rev. Henry C.: 1 p.m. today, Boyer-Bell Memorial Building, Jonesboro
  Carter, Eula Mae: 10 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Inc. chapel, Jena
  Melville, Harvey Lee: 10 a.m. today, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ridgecrest
  Sontoyo, Jose: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ferriday
Kelli Jo Allen, 40
  Kelli Jo Allen of West Monroe, a Bancroft employee, died Thursday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West 
  Monroe.
Clark Banks, 84
  WINNFIELD-Clark Banks, a sawmill employee, died Monday. The funeral will 
  be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Truevine Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation will 
  be from 6-9 p.m. today and 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home 
  chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be at Winnfield Cemetery.
Dottie Prather Beach, 75
  VIDALIA-Dottie Prather Beach, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will 
  be at 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be 
  at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, Wisner.
Glen Anderson Bishop, 68
  JONESBORO-Glen Anderson Bishop, a Gulf Oil executive, died Thursday. The 
  funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Port Arthur, Texas. 
  Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. 
  Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Groves.
Thomas Oscar Boling III, 40
  TALLULAH-Thomas Oscar Boling III, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Graveside services 
  were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction 
  of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Lamar T. Booker Jr., 63
  WISNER-Lamar T. Booker Jr., a supervisor, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Marsha Ann Canerday, 51
  HESSMER-Marsha Ann Canerday, a pharmacy clerk at Eckards in Marksville, 
  died Wednesday.
  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. 
  Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial 
  will be at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin.
Ann Will Clayton, 82
  FERRIDAY-Ann Will Clayton, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation will 
  be from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn 
  Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.
Calvin Harris, 71
  CHATHAM-Calvin Harris, a retired school bus driver, died Monday. The funeral 
  will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation will 
  be from 2-5:45 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will 
  be in the church cemetery.
Aline B. Sims Jones, 75
  MINDEN-Aline B. Sims Jones, a homemaker formerly of West Monroe, died Monday. 
  Her body was donated to LSU Medical Center for research.
Josie Jordan, 79
  Josie Jordan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 
  1 p.m. Saturday at Truevine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 
  6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at a later 
  date.
Ruby Lee Kalil, 69
  Ruby Lee Kalil of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. 
  Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Margie Marie Lawrence, 76
  BASTROP-Margie Marie Lawrence, a retired nurse and the retired owner of 
  Relic Shop in
  Bastrop, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion 
  Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the church. 
  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under direction of Golden 
  Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bernice C. Martin, 78
  WINNFIELD-Bernice C. Martin, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be from 
  6-9 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. 
  Burial will be at Winnfield Cemetery.
George Radford, 84
  RUSTON-George Radford, a retired Ball-Foster Glass plant employee, died 
  Sunday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. 
  Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. 
  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
John W. Sasser Jr., 76
  RAYVILLE-John W. Sasser Jr., a retired mail carrier, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville. A graveside 
  service will be at 3:30 p.m. today at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery, Mansura, 
  under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Joseph Benard Thoman, 83
  Joseph Benard Thoman of Monroe, the retired owner of Thoman Motor Co., died 
  Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum 
  chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under direction 
  of Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
The Rev. Joe Ernest Tullos, 94
  OAK GROVE-The Rev. Joe Ernest Tullos, a minister, died Thursday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation 
  will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Kilbourne 
  Cemetery, Kilbourne.
Thomas Vincent, 32
  Thomas Vincent of Monroe, a chef, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 
  noon Sunday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be from 11 
  a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at 
  Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Perry Warren, 91
  FARMERVILLE-Perry Warren, a laborer, died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 
  2 p.m. Saturday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be 
  at Antioch Cemetery, Truxno, under direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Leon Washington, 85
  MARION-Leon Washington, a logging contractor, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church. Burial will be at the 
  church cemetery under direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Callie White, 75
  Callie White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will be at 
  2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Flowery Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation will be 
  from 7-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at 
  Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Eanestine Williams, 55
  STERLING, Ill. -Eanestine Williams, a supervisor formerly of Monroe, died 
  Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral 
  Home, Monroe.
Eddie Wormwood, 78
  SONDHEIMER-Eddie Wormwood, a retired mill employee, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation 
  will be begin at 2 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial 
  will be in the church cemetery.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Banks, Clark: 11 a.m. today, Truevine Baptist Church, Winnfield
  Bishop, Glen Anderson: 2 p.m. Monday, St. John Lutheran Church, Port 
  Arthur, Texas
  Clayton, Ann Will: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
  Harris, Calvin: 11 a.m. today, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham
  Jordan, Josie: 1 p.m. today, Truevine Baptist Church, Monroe
  Lawrence, Margie Marie: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Bastrop
  Martin, Bernice C.: 2 p.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
  Redford, George: 2 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Saturday
  Sontoyo, Jesse: 10 a.m. today, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ridgecrest
  Tullos, The Rev. Joe: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
  Vincent, Thomas: noon Sunday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
  Warren, Perry: 2 p.m. today, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville
  Washington, Leon: 11 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion
  White, Callie: 2 p.m. today, Greater Flowery Baptist Church, Monroe
  Wormwood, Eddie: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer
Kelli Jo Allen, 40
  Kelli Jo Allen of West Monroe, a Bancroft Bag Company employee, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation 
  is from 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial is at Roselawn 
  Cemetery, Calhoun.
James Wesley Bradford, 31
  OLLA - James Wesley Bradford, a floor hand, died Thursday. The funeral is 
  at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Burial is at the Chickasaw 
  Cemetery, Olla.
Sophfronia Brown, 84
  HOUSTON - Sophfronia Brown, a homemaker formerly of Tallulah, died Oct. 
  8. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial 
  is at Mount Cellar Church Cemetery, Fortune Fork.
Hope Bruscato, 26
  Hope Bruscato, an LSU Medical Center employee, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Tamer P. Cagle, 93
  OAK GROVE - Tamer P. Cagle, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Red Wing 
  Cemetery, Oak Grove.
S.N. Cerniglia, 85
  DELHI - S.N. Cerniglia, a retired oil lease broker, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. today at the St. Theresa Catholic Church, Delhi. Entombment is 
  at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under direction of Cox Funeral 
  Home, Delhi.
Della M. Viola Childress, 91
  Della M. Viola Childress of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral 
  is at 4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Visitation 
  is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Hall Cemetery, Richland 
  parish.
Carrie Alonzo Crooks, 90
  JENA - Carrie Alonzo Crooks, a retired Hunt Oil Company employee, died Friday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hixson Bros., Inc. chapel, Jena. Burial 
  is at Nebo Cemetery, Jena.
Emma W. Dawson, 98
  GRAYSON - Emma W. Dawson, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 
  10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial is at the Corinth Cemetery, 
  Winnfield.
Booker T. Lemle Jr., 63
  WISNER - Booker T. Lemle, a supervisor, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Joseph 
  Messina Jr., 67
  Joseph Messina Jr. or Monroe, a self-employed business man, died Thursday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 
  Sterlington Road.
Louise Noble, 97
  COLUMBIA - Louise Noble, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
George Richard Ramsey, 44
  JONESVILLE - George Richard Ramsey, a retired oil field worker, died Thursday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral home, Jonesville. Burial 
  is at Heards Cemetery, Manifest.
Geneva Rollins, 80
  TALLULAH - Geneva Rollins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 
  1 p.m. today at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is from 6 p.m. 
  Friday until time of services at the church. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, 
  Tallulah, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Mattie Lee Smith, 82
  OLLA - Mattie lee Smith, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. 
  Sunday at the Urania Baptist Church. Burial is at Beech Creek Cemetery near 
  Olla under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Ernestine Spurlock, 79
  Ernestine Spurlock of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside 
  services are at 11 a.m. today at Mount Carmel in Eudora, Ark., under direction 
  of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Vadis M. Townsend, 58
  BASTROP - Vadis M. Townsend, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. Sunday at the Hughes Congregational Methodist Church, Beekman. Visitation 
  begins at 2 p.m. today at the church and continues until time of service Sunday. 
  Burial is at the church cemetery.
Alexandra Nicole Watson, 7
  Alexandra Nicole "Lexie" Watson, daughter of Randy and Cindy Watson 
  of West Monroe, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at the Cedar Crest 
  Baptist Church. Visitation is from 1 p.m. today until service time at the church. 
  Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
  Home, West Monroe.
Louis Whatley, 88
  Louis Whatley of Monroe, a machinist, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Allen, Kelli Jo: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe
  Bishop, Glen Anderson: 2 p.m. Monday, St. John Lutheran Church, Port 
  Arthur, Texas
  Bradford, James Wesley: 1:30 p.m today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla
  Cagle, Tamer P.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
  Childress, Della M. Viola: 4 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
  Crooks, Carrie Alonzo: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Inc. chapel, Jena
  Ramsey, George Richard: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville
  Smith, Mattie Lee: 2 p.m. today, Urania Baptist Church, Urania
  Townsend, Vadis M.: 2 p.m. today, Hughes Congregational Methodist Church, 
  Beekman
  Vincent, Thomas: noon today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Avis Chapman, 89
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.-Avis Chapman, a homemaker formerly of Grayson, died Saturday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Lloyd W. Coon, 86
  ARCADIA-Lloyd W. Coon, a retired dairy farmer, died Thursday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Calhoun Church of Christ, Calhoun. Burial will be 
  at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Whitsey Corbin Ezell, 43
  BENTON-Whitsey Corbin Ezell, a teacher, died Friday. The funeral will be 
  at 1 p.m. Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, Bossier City. Burial will 
  be at Rose-Neath Cemetery near Bossier City.
Austin W. Harr, infant
  WINNSBORO-Austin W. Harr, infant son of Leroy and Misty Harr, died Saturday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Community Memorial Funeral 
  Home, Winnsboro.
Ruby L. Hammons, 86
  DUBACH-Ruby L. Hammons, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be 
  at 2 p.m. Monday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation will be from 
  5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be 
  at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant.
Christine Matthews, 57
  Christine Matthews of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation 
  will be from 5-9 p.m today at the funeral home. Burial will be at South Central 
  Cemetery near Wisner.
Lila B. Patrick, 76
  MARION-Lila B. Patrick, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 
  2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be 
  at Concord Cemetery, Marion.
Mary Evelyn Williams Rogers, 88
  RAYVILLE-Mary Evelyn Williams Rogers, a retired dairy farmer and nursery 
  attendant at First Baptist Church in Rayville, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation will be from 
  8 a.m. until noon at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville, and 12:30 p.m. 
  until service time at the church. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, 
  Rayville.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bishop, Glen Anderson: 2 p.m. today, St. John Lutheran Church, Port Arthur, 
  Texas
  Ezell, Whitsey Corbin: 1 p.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, 
  Bossier City
  Hammons, Ruby L.: 2 p.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach
  Matthews, Christine: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, 
  Winnsboro
Douglas Brothers, 61
  Douglas Brothers of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Rufus Wade Chambers, 84
  RAYVILLE-Rufus Wade Chambers, a retired accountant, formerly of Monroe, 
  died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley 
  Funeral Home, Rayville.
Vonzell L. Griffin, 75
  STERLINGTON-Vonzell L. Griffin, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Austin W. Harr, infant
  WINNSBORO-Austin W. Harr, the infant son of Leroy and Misty Harr, died Saturday. 
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Ogden Cemetery, near Liddieville. 
  Visitation will be from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Community Memorial Funeral Home, 
  Winnsboro.
John V. Hassion, 75
  John V. Hassion of West Monroe, a retired zoo administrator, died Sunday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home, West Monroe.
Amanda D. Hunter, 95
  FERRIDAY-Amanda D. Hunter, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.
William Roosevelt Irvin, 95
  JONESBORO-William Roosevelt Irvin, a retired Continental Can Corporation 
  employee, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist 
  Church, Jonesboro. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until 10:45 
  a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Jonesboro 
  Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Wilda Durham LeBeau, 71
  LAKE PROVIDENCE-Wilda Durham LeBeau, a retired teacher, died Saturday. The 
  funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence. 
  Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction 
  of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Booker T. Lemle Jr., 63
  WISNER-Booker T. Lemle Jr., a supervisor, died Wednesday. The funeral will 
  be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation will be 
  from 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, 
  under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Joseph Messina Jr., 67
  Joseph Messina Jr. of Monroe, a retired self-employed businessman, died 
  Thursday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic 
  Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the 
  direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Claudia Maurine Scogin, 72
  Claudia Maurine Scogin of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died 
  Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, 
  West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral 
  home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Albert David Strozier, 53
  FERRIDAY-Albert David "Al" Strozier, a bookkeeper and computer 
  operator for Concordia Parish Library, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 10 
  a.m. Tuesday at Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church, Ferriday. Visitation 
  will be from 6:30-8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Entombment 
  will be at Woodlawn Mausoleum, Ferriday.
R.D. Taylor, 66
  LOS ANGELES-R.D. Taylor, a retired butcher, formerly of Winnsboro, died 
  Friday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will 
  be at Greater Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mangham.
Eleanor Arden Walker, 80
  Eleanor Arden Walker of Monroe, a retired ward clerk, died Sunday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road, Monroe.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Irvin, William Roosevelt: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro
  Lemle, Booker T. Jr.: 1 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner
  Stozier, Albert David 'Al': 10 a.m. today, Sevier Memorial United Methodist 
  Church, Ferriday
  Taylor, R.D.: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Melvin Lee Akers, 30
  Melvin Lee Akers of Monroe, a retail sales person, died Saturday. The funeral 
  is at 10 a.m. today at the Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at 
  the Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Helen Davis Barksdale, 93
  RUSTON - Helen Davis Barksdale, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial is at 
  Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home, Ruston.
Douglas Alton Brothers, 61
  Mr. Brothers died Sunday October 18 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. Funeral 
  will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, 
  Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA.
Rufus Wade Chambers, 84
  RAYVILLE - Rufus Wade Chambers, a retired accountant formerly of Monroe, 
  died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Brown Holley Funeral Home chapel, 
  Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.
Avis Chapman, 89
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- Avis Chapman, a homemaker formerly of Columbia, died 
  Saturday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home chapel in 
  Columbia. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of service 
  Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is at Crossroads Cemetery, Grayson.
Mary R. Fortune, 86
  WISNER - Mary R. Fortune, a homemaker, died Oct. 13. The funeral is at 1 
  p.m. Wednesday at the New Light Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is until 
  time of services Wednesday at the church. Burial is at the Hope Estate Cemetery, 
  Wisner, under direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ruby S. Halbrook, 79
  CALHOUN - Ruby S. Halbrook, a storeowner, died Monday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
John Vincent Hassion Jr., 75
  John Vincent Hassion Jr. of West Monroe, retired director of the Louisiana 
  Purchase Gardens and Zoo, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday 
  at St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral 
  home.
Bill Hennington, 54
  SMYRNA, Ga. - Bill Hennington, an apartment manager formerly of Monroe, 
  died Friday. The funeral is at noon today at the Winkenhofer Funeral Home, Smyrna. 
  Burial is at the Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia.
Bernice McCoy, 91
  Bernice McCoy, a business woman, retired, died Monday October 19, at her 
  residence. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mulhearn Memorial Mauselum Chapel 
  with burial in the cemetery.
Roy Sargent, 85
  HARRISONBURG - Roy Sargent, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Young's Funeral home, Inc., Jonesville. 
  
  James Joseph Thrasher, 71
  Graveside services for Mr. James Joseph Thrasher will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, 
  October 20 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. he died Sunday, October 18, at 
  North Monroe Hospital after a brief illness.
Eleanor Arden Walker,80
  Eeanor Arden Walker of Monroe, a retired ward clerk at St. Francis Medical 
  Center, died Sunday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial 
  Park Cemetery, Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington 
  Road.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Barksdale, Helen Davis: 2 p.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston
  Chapman, Avis: 11 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
  Fortune, Mary R.: 1 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner
  Hassion, John Vincent Jr.: 1 p.m. today, St. Paschal's Catholic Church 
  Cemetery
Helen Louise Barksdale, 93
  RUSTON - Helen Louise Barksdale, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial is at Greenwood 
  Cemetery, Ruston, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Douglas Brothers, 61
  Douglas Brothers of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is at 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial 
  is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Rosie Lee Buckles, 60
  Rosie Lee Buckles of Monroe, a custodian, died Oct. 17. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 
  p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under 
  the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Willie Carter, 90
  MANGHAM - Willie Carter, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
William M. Crouch, 76
  William M. Crouch, a minister, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday 
  at Friendship Church of the Nazarene, Robeline. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. 
  today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Friendship Cemetery, 
  Robeline.
Jeff L. Davis, 86
  CHATHAM - Jeff L. Davis, a farmer, died Oct. 15. The funeral is at 2 p.m. 
  Thursday at St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatham. The wake is from 6-8 p.m. today 
  at Community Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Russell Faulk, 67
  WINNSBORO - Russell Faulk, a retired Bell South Telephone company employee, 
  died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. 
  Burial is at Ogden Cemetery near Liddieville.
Linda Sue Freeman, 42
  Linda Sue Freeman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
The Rev. Plenty Germany, 75
  WATERPROOF - The Rev. Plenty Germany, a preacher, died Oct. 17. The funeral 
  is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greenfield Baptist Church in Waterproof. Burial is 
  at the Cypress Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, under direction of Tennant Funeral 
  Home, Rayville.
Olivia Johnson, 64
  Olivia Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 14. The funeral is at 11 
  a.m. today at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at the Hopewell 
  Cemetery, Peck, under direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bernice McCoy, 91
  Bernice McCoy of Monroe, a retired investment broker, died Monday. Graveside 
  services are at 10 a.m. today at the Mulhearn Mausoleum chapel, Monroe, under 
  direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Schley Roden, 98
  JONESBORO - Schley "Sly" Roden, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Graveside 
  services are at 2 p.m. today at the Jonesboro Cemetery under direction of Southern 
  Funeral Homes, Inc., Jonesboro. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral 
  home.
Addie Rushing, 93
  COLUMBIA - Addie Rushing, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Roy E. Sargent, 84
  HARRISONBURG - Roy E. Sargent, a farmer, died Monday. The funeral is at 
  10 a.m. today at Kidron Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, 
  Manifest, under direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Audie Tarver Swift, 81
  WINNSBORO - Audie Tarver Swift, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 
  from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic 
  Cemetery.
Augustine Tillman, 95
  WINNSBORO - Augustine Tillman, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Mount Ollie Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at 
  Oakley Cemetery, Wisner, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Buckles, Rosie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, St Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
  Crouch, William M.: 2 p.m. today, Friendship Church of the Nazarene, 
  Robeline
  Davis, Jeff L.: 2 p.m. today, St. Clair Baptist Church, Chatham
  Germany, Rev. Plenty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenfield Baptist Church, Waterproof
  Swift, Audie Tarver: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral home chapel, Winnsboro
  Tillman, Augustine: 1 p.m. today, Mount Ollie Baptist Church, Gilbert
Horace Beach, Jr., 55
  FARMERVILLE - Horace "Butch" Beach, Jr., a welder, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. 
  Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.
Robert Sims Bennett, 70
  Robert Sims Bennett of West Monroe, a cattleman auction/bid man, died Wednesday. 
  The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
  Burial is at the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Josephine Breland, 75
  JENA - Josephine Breland, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 
  p.m. today at Magnolia Baptist Church, Nebo. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery 
  under the direction of Hixson Bros., Inc., Jena.
The Rev. Plenty Germany, 75
  WATERPROOF - The Rev. Plenty Germany died Oct. 17. The funeral is at 11 
  a.m. Saturday at Lake St. John Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is from 
  6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at Cypress Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, 
  under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ruby S. Halbrook, 79
  CALHOUN - Ruby S. Halbrook, a retired store owner, died Monday. The funeral 
  is at 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 
  9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial 
  Garden, West Monroe.
Lola Hamacher, 91
  GAYSVILLE, GA. - Lola Hamacher, a homemaker formerly of Winnsboro, died 
  Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home, Winnsboro.
Jerry DeWayne Johnson, 40
  WINNSBORO - Jerry DeWayne Johnson, a cook, died Oct. 16. The funeral is 
  at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Apostolic Tabernacle Church, Liddieville. Visitation 
  is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Richard Zemry Johnson, 64
  Richard Zemry Johnson, a retired teacher, died Monday. The funeral is at 
  2 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 
  p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, 
  Monroe.
Derrick Anthony Jones, 23
  Duncanville, Texas - Derrick Anthony Jones, an area rep with Local Net Communications 
  formerly of Farmerville, died Oct. 15. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at the 
  Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial is at the Farmerville City 
  Cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.
The Rev. Phillip LaBorde, 63
  VIDALIA - The Rev. Phillip LaBorde died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. 
  Friday at Riverside Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today 
  at Laird Funeral Home, Natchez, Miss., and from 9 a.m. until service time at 
  the church. Burial is at Harris Cemetery in the Lone Pine Community of Winnsboro.
James Lonnie McIlvoy, 46
  DELHI - James Lonnie McIlvoy, a handyman, died Wednesday. The funeral is 
  at 10 a.m. Friday at Victory Full Gospel Church, Delhi. Visitation is from 4-10 
  p.m. today at the church. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, 
  under direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.
Thomas Edmond "Red" Ogden, 65
  WISNER - Thomas Edmond "Red" Ogden, a laborer, died Monday. The 
  funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Norris Hill Baptist Church near Sicily Island. 
  Visitation is from 3 p.m. today until time of service Saturday at the church. 
  Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under direction of Riser First National 
  Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jennifer Wilson Sanders, 48
  RAYVILLE - Jennifer Wilson Sanders, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Elizabeth Seay, 90
  Collinston - Elizabeth Seay, a homemaker, died Oct. 16. The funeral is Noon 
  Saturday at Eudora Missionary Baptist Church in Mer Rouge. Visitation is from 
  6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial is at the Jerusalem 
  Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Willie Marie Simpson, 79
  MONTEREY - Willie Marie Simpson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is at 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at New 
  Era Baptist Church, New Era.
Samuel Sims, 68
  Samuel Sims of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are 
  incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Louise D. Smith, 96 
  Louise D. Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 
  11 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn 
  Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington 
  Road.
James W. Thurston, 68
  MARION - James W. Thurston, a retired office manager for Brown and Root 
  Construction, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at the Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m today at the funeral 
  home. Burial is at Liberty Cemetery, Linville.
Willie Williams, 51
  Willie Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Oct. 19. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.
Lottie Wilson, 78
  Lottie Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is until time of 
  services Saturday at the church. Burial is at the Morning Star Cemetery, Fort 
  Necessity.
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Buckles, Rosie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
  Germany, Rev. Plenty: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenfield Baptist Church, Waterproof
  Johnson, Jerry DeWayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Apostolic Tabernacle Church, 
  Liddieville
  Johnson, Richard Zemry: 2 p.m. today, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe
  LaBorde, Rev. Phillip: 10 a.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Vidalia
  McIlvoy, James Lonnie: 10 a.m. today, Victory Full Gospel Church, Delhi
  Ogden, Thomas "Red": 10 a.m. Saturday, Norris Hill Baptist 
  Church near Sicily Island
  Seay, Elizabeth: Noon Saturday, Eudora Missionary Baptist Church, Mer 
  Rouge
  Thurston, James W.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville
  Wilson, Lottie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Clara Ethel Cannon, 85
  JENA - Clara Ethel Cannon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 
  p.m. today at Kinner & Stevens Funeral home chapel. Burial is at the Jena 
  Cemetery.
Linda Sue Freeman, 42
  Linda Sue Freeman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 16. The funeral is noon 
  Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 
  9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland chapel in Monroe. The wake is 
  6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is 10 a.m. Monday at the Powell Street 
  Cemetery in Monroe.
Olivia Johnson, 64
  Olivia Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 14. The funeral is 11 a.m. 
  Saturday at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 
  p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at Hopewell Cemetery 
  in Peck.
Billy Ray Murphy, 56
  LASALLE, Colo. - Billy Ray Murphy, a retired Coors employee, died Oct. 13. 
  A memorial service will held 10 a.m. today at the Landmark Missionary Baptist 
  Church in West Monroe.
Julius B. Sharp, 89
  GARLAND, Texas - Julius B. Sharp formerly of Rayville, a lecturer for the 
  Louisiana Grand Lodge of Masons, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday 
  at the First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn 
  Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the 
  direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
Louis Whatley, 88
  Louis Whatley of Monroe, a machinist, died Oct. 16. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at the St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today 
  at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Monroe. Burial is at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe. 
  
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Buckles, Rosie Lee: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
  Freeman, Linda Sue: noon today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe
  Germany, Rev. Plenty: 11 a.m. today, Greenfield Baptist Church, Waterproof
  Johnson, Jerry DeWayne: 1 p.m. today, Apostolic Tabernacle Church, Liddieville
  Johnson, Olivia: 11 a.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe
  Ogden, Thomas "Red": 10 a.m. today, Norris Hill Baptist Church 
  near Sicily Island
  Seay, Elizabeth: Noon today, Eudora Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge
  Sharp, Julius B.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville
  Shatley, Louis: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe
  Wilson, Lottie: 1 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Wilmer E. Armfield, 72
  BASTROP - Wilmer E. Armfield, a retired International Paper Co. employee, 
  died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Green Acres Baptist Church in 
  Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home in 
  Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Lorette Boone, 76
  Lorette Boone of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Lola Mae Hamacher, 91
  WINNSBORO - Lola Mae Hamacher, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel of Winnsboro. Burial is at the 
  New Winnsboro Cemetery.
Winnie Wynn Holladay Taylor Smith Higginbotham, 
  74
  GARDENDALE, Ala. - Winnie Wynn Holladay Taylor Smith Higginbotham formerly 
  of Sicily Island, a homemaker, died in early September. Graveside services are 
  3 p.m. today at the Old Pine Hill Cemetery near Sicily Island under the direction 
  of Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Lola Mae Lecroy, 81
  MER ROUGE - Lola Mae Lecroy, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. today at the Parkdale Cemetery in Parkdale, Ark., under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Rafe Russell Jr., 62
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Rafe Russell Jr., a truck driver, died Sunday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. today at the Progressive Baptist Church in Lake Providence. Burial 
  is at the Lone Star Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Harris 
  Funeral Home of Lake Providence.
Karen Marie Thomas, 55
  Karen Marie Thomas of West Monroe, a retire RN, died Thursday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at St. Pascal Catholic Church in West Monroe. Burial is at 
  the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Willie Edwards Williams, 51
  Willie Edwards Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Sunday at the Liberty Christian Center in Monroe. Visitation is from 
  noon to 6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at the 
  New Zion Cemetery, Peck, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. 
  
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Armfield, Wilmer E.: 2 p.m. today, Green Acres Baptist Church, Bastrop
  Williams, Willie Edwards: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe
Chester Sherman Barney Sr., 76
  BASKIN-Chester Sherman Barney Sr., a retired shipping clerk, died Friday. 
  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. 
  Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at 
  Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Lorette Boone, 76
  Services for Lorette Boone of Monroe, formerly of Bastrop, will be at 2 
  p.m. Sunday, October 25, 1998 with burial in Christ Church Cemetery under the 
  direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Mrs. Boone died Friday, October 
  23, 1998 at her residence.
Charlie E. Gallagher, 51
  FORT POLK-Charlie E. Gallagher, a catfish farmer, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Visitation will be 
  until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under 
  direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Nannie Gray Naron, 99
  Nannie Gray Naron of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gowen-Smith Funeral Home chapel, Shelbyville, Tenn. 
  Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be 
  at Willow Mount Cemetery, Shelbyville, Tenn.
Lois E. Travis, 74
  TALLULAH-Lois E. Travis, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 
  p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be 
  at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Barney, Chester S. Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
  Naron, Nannie Gray: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Gowen-Smith Funeral Home chapel, 
  Shelbyville, Tenn.
Don P. Binkley, 34
  Don "Donny" P. Binkley of Monroe, a Bancroft employee, died Saturday. 
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 
  Sterlington Road.
Louise Webb Beasley, 90
  JONESVILLE-Louise Webb Beasley, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral 
  will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pisgah Baptist Church, Manifest. Visitation will 
  be from 4-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Jonesville. Burial will 
  be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart.
Nellie T. Dixon, 72
  Nellie T. Dixon of Monroe, a retired school bus driver, died Saturday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington 
  Road.
Ineta Adams Entrekin, 90
  JENA-Ineta Adams Entrekin, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral will be 
  at 3:30 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial will 
  be at Tidwell Cemetery, Nebo.
Wanda Gibson, 71
  RUSTON-Wanda Gibson, a retired registrar of voters, died Sunday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Epsie Johnson, 77
  WINNSBORO, LA-Epsie Johnson, died October 25, 1998 at the Franklin Medical 
  center in Winnsboro. Services will at theNew Zion Baptist Church with burial 
  in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Percy 
  E. Kottenbrook, 58
  Percy E. Kottenbrook of West Monroe, a retired general contractor, died 
  Friday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at McCormick Cemetery, West 
  Monroe, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
George 
  Snellings III, 59
  George Snellings III of Monroe, an attorney, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. 
  
Previously Announced
  Ball, I. Z.: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Winnfield
  Hickingbottom, Ernest: 10 a.m. today, Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, 
  Miss.
  Jackson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. today, Funerals by McFarland chapel, Tallulah
  Loper, Melvin L.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington 
  Road
  Naron, Nannie Gray: 2 p.m. today, Gowen-Smith Funeral Home chapel, Shelbyville, 
  Tenn.
  Ross, Mark Meek: 2 p.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston
  Sims, Samuel: 1:30 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Don P. Binkley, 34
  Don "Donny" P. Binkley of Monroe, a Bancroft Bag machine operator, 
  died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on 
  Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Chester C. Boyett, 77
  COLUMBIA - Chester C. Boyett, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation will be from 10 
  a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral 
  home chapel. Burial is at the Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks.
Elva Braddock Joyner, 91
  COLUMBIA - Elva Braddock Joyner, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 
  11 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel in Columbia. Visitation is from 9 
  a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial is at the McGehee/Mt. 
  Rose Cemetery east of Grayson.
Harrison Brown Jr., 87
  TALLULAH - Harrison Brown Jr., a barber, died Oct. 22. The funeral is 10 
  a.m. Thursday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood 
  Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Bernice Kirby Church, 85
  JONESVILLE - Bernice Kirby Church, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's 
  Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Evelyn Ellis, 64
  RAYVILLE - Evelyn Ellis, a homemaker, died Oct. 24. The funeral is 1 p.m. 
  Saturday at the pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Rayville. Visitation is from 
  6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial is at Old 
  Mt. Zion Cemetery, Girard.
Loumeida Fisher, 53
  Loumeida Fisher of Monroe, a teacher's aide, died Oct. 22. The funeral is 
  1 p.m. Thursday at the Moss Grove Baptist Church in Jonesville. Visitation is 
  from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Howards Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial is at 
  the Moss Grove Cemetery in Jonesville under the direction of Miller Funeral 
  Home of Monroe.
Betty Sue Hall, 74
  GREENVILLE, Texas - Betty Sue Hall formerly of Winnfield, a owner and operator 
  of KVCL Radio, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United 
  Methodist Church in Winnfield. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today and from 8:30 
  a.m. until service time Thursdays at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield.
Robert Lee Husbands, 69
  JENA - Robert Lee Husbands, U.S. Air Force retired, died Monday. The funeral 
  is 2 p.m. today at the Midway Pentecostal Church in Jena. Burial is at the Jena 
  Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Hixson Bros., Inc., Jena.
Randall Glenn Jackson, 47
  BENTON - Randall Glenn Jackson formerly of West Monroe, manager of a data 
  center, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel 
  in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.
Gladys Jonett Jones, 38
  DALLAS - Gladys Jonett Jones formerly of Collinston, a salesperson, died 
  Oct. 23. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Association Building 
  in Collinston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Mt. Sinai Williams Temple 
  C.M.E. Collinston. Burial is at the Trousdale Hill Cemetery in Collinston under 
  the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Melvin L. Loper Sr., 91
  Melvin L. Loper Sr. of Monroe, retired owner of Loper Machine Works, died 
  Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington 
  Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Mary Louise McGlothin, 85
  PILOT POINT, Texas - Mary Louise McGlothin formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, 
  died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Central Church of Christ in Bastrop. 
  Burial is at the Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of 
  Goldens Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Mary Lucille Morgan, 78
  GANSVILLE - Mary Lucille Morgan, co-owner of D&F Moving & Storage, 
  died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Siloam Baptist Church in Gansville. 
  Visitation is from 10 a.m. to time of service today at Southern Funeral Home, 
  Inc., in Jonesboro. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Joy Newell Porter, 66
  FERRIDAY - Joy Newell Porter, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 
  10 a.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home chapel in Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 
  p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, 
  Miss.
Erie Bell Shiers, 64
  RAYVILLE - Erie Bell Shiers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements 
  are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation 
  is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Willie Geneva Thiel, 83
  BASTROP - Willie Geneva Thiel, a retired beauty operator and paper-mill 
  employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home 
  chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is 
  at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Boyett, Chester C.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla
  Brown, Harrison Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah
  Ellis, Evelyn: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
  Fisher, Loumeida: 1 p.m. today, Moss Grove Baptist Church, Jonesville
  Hall, Betty Sue: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Winnfield
  Jones, Gladys Jonett: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, 
  Collinston
  Porter, Joy Newell: 10 a.m. today, Cormer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
  Thiel, Willie Geneva: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Pazetta Baker Bell, 63
  MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Pazetta Baker Bell, a gospel radio announcer, died Oct. 
  21. The funeral is noon Saturday at the Little Bell Missionary Baptist Church 
  in Perryville. Burial is at the H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction 
  of Montgomery Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Pearly Coleman, 87
  SICILY ISLAND - Pearly Coleman, a farmer, died Oct. 21. The wake is 7-8 
  p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home in Winnsboro. The funeral is 
  2 p.m. Saturday at the new Zion Baptist Church in Peck. Burial is at the New 
  Salem Cemetery in Sicily Island.
George A. Conley, 61
  WAKE Village, Texas - George A. "Buddy" Conley, a Red River Army 
  Depot retiree, died Tuesday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the Texarkana Funeral 
  Home, Texarkana, Texas. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial 
  is at the Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, Texas.
Alice Jones Deal, 88
  HAMBURG - Alice Jones Deal, owner/operator of Deal's Grocery Store, died 
  Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Hamburg. 
  Burial is at the Hamburg Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home 
  of Hamburg.
Letha W. Ferguson, 82
  CLAYTON - Letha W. Ferguson, a homemaker, died Sunday. The wake is 6-7 p.m. 
  Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home in Ferriday. The funeral is 11:30 
  a.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church in Foules. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Carolyn A. Fowler, 68
  HOMER - Carolyn A. Fowler, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. Friday at the Pisgah Cemetery in Bernice under the direction of 
  Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Bernice.
Doris M. Knipp, 74
  WINNSBORO - Doris M. Knipp, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services 
  are 10 a.m. today at the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of 
  Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
L.V. Norris, 66
  L.V. Norris of West Monroe, a retired Entergy employee, died Tuesday. The 
  funeral is 3 p.m. today at the First assembly of God in West Monroe. Burial 
  is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral 
  Home of West Monroe.
Nettie Robinson, 83
  Nettie Robinson of Monroe, a retired nurse's assistant, died Monday. A Memorial 
  Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel 
  in Monroe.
Erma M. Rolen, 70
  WINNSBORO - Erma M. Rolen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is 
  at the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville.
Earl Saterfiel, 74
  Earl Saterfiel of West Monroe, a sheet metal worker, died Wednesday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in 
  West Monroe.
Erie Bell Shiers, 64
  RAYVILLE - Erie Bell Shiers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 
  a.m. today at the Church of Christ, Archibald. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, 
  under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Sam Thomas, 68
  Sam Thomas of Monroe, a commercial real estate developer and banker, died 
  Wednesday. Funeral services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick 
  Funeral Homes, Lamy Lane. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
  
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bell, Pazetta Baker: noon Saturday, Little Bell Missionary Baptist Church, 
  Perryville
  Coleman, Pearly: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck
  Conley, George "Buddy": 2 p.m. today, Texarkana Funeral Home, 
  Texarkana
  Deal, Alice Jones: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Hamburg
  Ellis, Evelyn: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
  Ferguson, Letha W.: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Zion Baptist Church, Foules
  Fowler, Carolyn A.: 10 a.m. today, Pigs Cemetery, Bernice
  Jones, Gladys Jonett: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, 
  Collinston
  Robinson, Nettie: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, 
  Monroe
Harrison Brown Jr., 87
  TALLULAH - Harrison Brown Jr., a barber, died Oct. 22. Funeral services 
  were at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, 
  under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Kizzie Norwood Collins, 52
  DELHI - Kizzie Norwood Collins, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral will 
  be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at 
  Green Grove Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Frank A. Duffey, 76
  Frank A. Duffey of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Wednesday. Graveside 
  services were Thursday at the New Light Baptist Church cemetery under the direction 
  of Mulhearn Funeral on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Isaac Edwards Jr., 48
  Isaac Edwards Jr. of Monroe, a custodian, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 
  p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. 
  today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Joe Hill Cemetery, 
  Rhymes.
Evelyn Ellis, 64
  RAYVILLE - Evelyn Ellis, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral will be 
  at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation will 
  be from 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will 
  be at Old Mt. Zion Cemetery, Girard.
Billy Flint, 63
  WINNSBORO - Billy Flint, a retired Department of Forestry employee, died 
  Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community 
  Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Georgia Gardner, 57
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Georgia Gardner, a homemaker, died Oct. 22. The funeral 
  is 1 p.m. Saturday at the China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial 
  is at the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Gladys Jonett Jones, 38
  DALLAS - Gladys Jonett Jones, a salesperson, formerly of Collinston, died 
  Friday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, 
  Collinston. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Mt. Sinai Williams Temple 
  C.M.E. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction 
  of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Wilber Earl Jones, 75
  Wilber Earl Jones of Monroe, a steelworker, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. 
  Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
James Edward Kent, 87
  GEORGETOWN - James Edward Kent, district manager of Central State Life Insurance, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Georgetown First Baptist Church. 
  Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bentley under the direction of Hixson Bros. 
  Inc., Jena.
Sue Dale Newton, 73
  DUBLIN, Ga. - Sue Dale Newton formerly of Ferriday, a former John Robert 
  Powers model and retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 
  2 p.m. today at the Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction 
  of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Winnie Robinson, 82
  Winnie Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is noon 
  Saturday at the New Light Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. 
  today at Miller Funeral Home Inc., Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, 
  Monroe.
Robert "Duke" Russell, 81
  Robert "Duke" Russell, a truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral 
  is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. 
  today at Miller Funeral Home Inc., Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West 
  Monroe.
Barbara Sanders, 41
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Barbara Calvin Sanders, a homemaker, formerly of Tallulah, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 
  Newellton. Burial will be at Canton Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction 
  of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Earl Saterfiel, 74
  Earl Saterfiel of West Monroe, a sheet metal worker, died Wednesday. The 
  funeral is 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 the Mt. 
  Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.
Sam Thomas, 
  68
  Sam Thomas of Monroe, a commercial real estate developer and banker, died Wednesday. 
  A memorial service is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, West Monroe, 
  under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Marian Wall, 52
  DIANA, Texas - Marian Wall, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 
  p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Diana, Texas. Burial is at Reed Cemetery, 
  Diana, under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, Texas. 
  
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
  Bell, Pazetta Baker: noon today, Little Bell Missionary Baptist Church, 
  Perryville
  Coleman, Pearly: 2 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck
  Collins, Kizzie Norwood: 2 p.m. Sunday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi
  Edwards, Isaac, Jr.: 1 p.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church, Rhymes
  Ellis, Evelyn: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
  Ferguson, Letha W.: 11:30 a.m. today, Zion Baptist Church, Foules
  Gardner, Georgia: 1 p.m. today, China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence
  Jones, Gladys Jonett: 1 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston
  Russell, Robert "Duke": 11 a.m. today, St. Joseph Baptist Church
Sherman H. Allen, 81
  MARION - Sherman H. Allen, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Friday. 
  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. 
  Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial 
  will be at Roark Cemetery, Marion.
Melva Edith Bledsoe, 83
  Melva Edith Bledsoe of West Monroe, a health care supervisor, died Friday. 
  The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. 
  Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley 
  Cemetery, West Monroe.
Rev. G. Preston Brown, 77
  The Rev. G. Preston Brown of Monroe, a retired Presbyterian minister, died 
  Wednesday. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today at Highland Presbyterian 
  Church, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington 
  Road, Monroe.
Jammie Carver Collins, 84
  JENA - Jammie Carver Collins, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 10:30 
  a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Inc., Jena. Burial 
  is at the Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Calvin.
Frances Florene Dixon, 67
  WINNSBORO - Frances Florene Dixon, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral 
  will be at 3 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. 
  Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
Billy Joe Flint Sr., 63
  WINNSBORO - Billy Joe Flint Sr., a retired Louisiana forestry employee, 
  died Thursday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral 
  Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery, near Winnsboro.
Rosie J. Franklin, 83
  Rosie J. Franklin of Monroe, a retail salesperson, died Thursday. The funeral 
  will be at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on St. John Street, 
  Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Ima Gardner, 79
  Ima Gardner of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 
  10 a.m. today in Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial 
  will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Allie Kay Holland, 78
  BASTROP - Allie Kay Holland, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Graveside 
  services will be at 1 p.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation 
  will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Samuel Lomax Jr., 80
  Samuel Jesse Lomax Jr. of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Thursday. Funeral 
  arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on 
  Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Charles McNeil, 66
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Charles McNeil, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral will 
  be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial 
  will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum 
  Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Lillie Fields Raburn, 97
  SALINE - Lillie Fields Raburn, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 
  3 p.m. Sunday at the Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is from 4-9 
  p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Old Saline Cemetery, 
  Saline.
Barbara Sanders, 41
  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Barbara Calvin Sanders, formerly of Tallulah, a homemaker, 
  died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Seventh- Day Evangelist Church, 
  Tallulah. Burial is at Canton Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Tennant 
  Funeral Home, Rayville.
Tressie Lee Stewart, 85
  WINNSBORO - Tressie Lee Stewart, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral will 
  be at 1 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial 
  will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.
Dawntavia Jenee' Thompson, infant
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - Dawntavia Jenee' Thompson, the infant daughter of Tarnsh 
  and Reginald Thompson, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at 
  Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Way-A-Way Cemetery, 
  Lake Providence.
Ronald Lee Watson, 58
  KELLY - Ronald Lee Watson, a concrete finisher, died Wednesday. The funeral 
  is 1:30 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is from 
  9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is at Bratton Family 
  Cemetery, Kelly.
Loyd D. Willis, 87
  Loyd D. Willis of West Monroe, a retired pipe fitter, died Friday. The funeral 
  will be at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation 
  will be from 10 a.m. until services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebron 
  Cemetery, near Sikes.