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

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Andrews, Otis Lee: 11 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion

Janice Cruse Breaux, 80
HAUGHTON - Janice Cruse Breaux, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral home chapel, Olla. Burial is at Harris Chapel Cemetery east of Olla. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.

James Dickerson, Sr., 82
James C. Dickerson, Sr. of West Monroe, a retired pipefitter, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Feazel Chapel in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bessie Felton, 88
Bessie Felton of Monroe, a nursing assistant, died August 25. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Hazel Charlene Gibson, 89
JENA - Hazel Charlene Gibson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Hixson Bros. Funeral Directors, Inc., Jena. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery, Jena.

Sandra McKenney, 42
COLUMBIA - Sandra Ostteen McKenney, a RN, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

Eula Pearl Ragland, 78
Eula Pearl Ragland of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

Willie Shears, 81
TALLULAH - Willie Shears, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Martin Chapel Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

James Shelton, Jr., 68
MONTGOMERY - James Rufus Shelton, Jr., a building contractor, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Nantachie Pentecostal Church, Montgomery. Burial is at the Shelton Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Maudine Lydora Smith, 71
Maudine Lydora Smith of Monroe of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zola Marie Underwood, 59
Zola Marie Underwood of Monroe, a retired housekeeper at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Julia 'Odelle' Watson, 86
RAYVILLE - Julia "Odelle" Watson, a retired LPN, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Antioch Baptist Church near Rayville. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until services today at the church.

Sam Wilson, 61
Sam Wilson of Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
Breaux, Janice Cruse: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla
Gibson, Hazel Charlene: 10 a.m. today, Hixson Bros. Funeral Directors, Inc., Jena
Shears, Willie: 2 p.m. Friday, Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah
Wilson, Sam: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Holt Marion Allen, 78
JENA - Holt Marion Allen, a CPA and U.S. Air Force WW II veteran, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Jena. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors, Jena.

Ira C. 'Buddy' Barton, 59
BIRMINGHAM - Ira. C. "Buddy" Barton, a consulting engineer, died Sunday. Private family graveside service is today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Simmie Berry, 71
Simmie Berry of West Monroe, a retired surveyor, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Monroe.

Willa Dean Bush, 68
LARTO - Willa Dean Bush, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church. Burial is at Pease Cemetery, Larto, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Roy G. Collins, 49
RAYVILLE - Roy G. Collins, owner/operator of Dusty Trails Tucking Company, Rayville, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church near Rayville. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation begins at noon today at the church.

Virginia M. Cook, 85
RAYVILLE - Virginia M. Cook, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Greer Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ronald Dean Covington, 58
Ronald Dean Covington of West Monroe, a Ouachita Parish Deputy Sheriff, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Garden, West Monroe.

Joe Donald Foster, 53
TALLULAH - Joe Donald Foster, retired from military, died August 26. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.

Robert Gipson, 95
Robert Gipson of Monroe, a fruit picker, died Friday. The funeral is noon Friday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery at a later date under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mildred Truett Horn, 80
Mildred Truett Horn of Monroe, a retired clerical worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Annie Freeman Jackson, 84
WISNER - Annie Freeman Jackson, a homemaker, died August 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul #1 Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery, Wisner. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Wisner.

Evie E. Johns, 93
WINNSBORO - Evie E. Johns, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Lone Cedar Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Burial is at Ogden Cemetery near Liddieville under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Linda Truett McCullough, 55
Linda Truett McCullough of Monroe, a receptionist, died Tuesday. The Memorial Service is 3 p.m. today at Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Lizzie Nichols, 87
RAYVILLE - Lizzie Nichols, a homemaker, died August 39. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Burial is at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Laura Etta Pardon, 89
OAK GROVE - Laura Etta Pardon, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Ethel Parker, 86
WINNFIELD - Ethel Parker, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, Sikes. Burial is at Friendship Cemetery, Sikes, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ezraline Smith, 71
Ezraline Smith of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at Acree Cemetery, Point.

Maudine Lydora Smith, 71
Maudine Lydora Smith, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is

Estella Tannehille, 76
WISNER - Estella Tannehille, a dietician, died Monday. The funeral is noon Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Zola Marie Underwood, 59
Zola Marie Underwood of Monroe, a retired housekeeper at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at the West Mountain Cemetery, West Mountain, Texas.

Cecil N. Williams, 82
TALLULAH - Cecil N. Williams, a retired hospital ward clerk, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Cora Wills, 95
Cora Wills of West Monroe, an antique shopkeeper, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Shears, Willie: 2 p.m. today, Zion Flower Baptist Church, Tallulah
Wilson, Sam: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Pauline W. Belott, 78
TALLULAH - Pauline W. Belott, a retired Tallulah Production Credit Association employee, died Thursday. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Margie Bryant, 69
Margie Bryant of Monroe, a Haskell Donuts employee, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Ophelia Hemphill Gamble, 91
BASTROP - Ophelia Hemphill Gamble, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Forest Corners Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Myrtle J. Gerhardt, 101
RAYVILLE - Myrtle J. Gerhardt, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Joseph Gibbons, 76
Joseph Gibbons, a janitor, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Lavinya Smith Graston, 85
BERNICE - Lavinya Smith Graston, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice.

Eugene Hall, Jr., 68
Eugene Hall, Jr., a laborer, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joe Higgingbotham, 78
Joe Higgingbotham of Monroe, a retired finance manager, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday.

Henry Alexander Johnson, 75
DETROIT - Henry Alexander Johnson, a laborer, died August 26. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Chapel, C.M.E., Eros. Burial is at the Plum Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Nora Pennington, 88
HARRAH, Okla. - Nora Pennington, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Vannie Lee Robinson, 87
Vannie Lee Robinson of Monroe, a cafeteria worker, died Aug. 28. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the holly Ridge Baptist Church, Alto, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Eula Lee Ampy Johnson, 53
Eula Lee Ampy Johnson, a homemaker, died Aug. 26. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Jack Johnson, 88
SICILY ISLAND - Jack Johnson, a night watchman, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the church.

Kenneth 'Red' Kenney, 56
LAFAYETTE - Kenneth "Red" Kenney, an oilfield employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at South Central Baptist Church near Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Annette Scott, 92
Annette Scott of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe.

Joe G. Sheppard, 91
RUSTON - Joe G. Sheppard, a retired LA Tech Professor, died August 27. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Ruston.

Ozella Watson, 83
PERRYVILLE - Ozella Watson, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Perryville. Burial is at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Perryville, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Wilson, Sam: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Gamble, Ophelia Hemphill: 2 p.m. today, Forest Corners Cemetery, Forest.
Gibbons, Joseph: 2 p.m. today, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hall, Eugene, Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Higgingbotham, Joe: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane.
Johnson, Henry Alexander: 1 p.m. today, Robinson Chapel, C.M.E., Eros.
Johnson, Eula Lee Ampy: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Jack: 10 a.m. today, Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church, Jonesville.
Pennington, Nora: 2 p.m. today, Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Robinson, Vannie Lee: 11 a.m. today, Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Alto.
Scott, Annette: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Sheppard, Joe G.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Tannehill, Estella: noon today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Watson, Ozella: 1:30 p.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Perryville.
William Howard Boyett, 87

DODSON - William Howard Boyett, a retired Louisiana State Highway Department employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Zion Hill Cemetery, Tannehill.

Bertille Burkett Brown, 87
RAYVILLE - Bertille Burkett Brown, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margie M. Bryant, 69
Margie M. Bryant of Monroe, a salesperson, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rhea Rivet Buckner, 85
Rhea River Buckner of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. The funeral is at noon today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is at 10:30 a.m. until service time at the parish hall. Entombment is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Roosevelt Freeman Jr., 30
WINNSBORO - Roosevelt Freeman Jr. died Thursday. The funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Myrtle Jackson Gerhardt, 101
RAYVILLE - Myrtle Jackson Gerhardt, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 9 a.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Canfield Cemetery, Idabel, Okla.

Lawrence McNeal Sr., 49
Lawrence Edward McNeal Sr. of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Elizabeth Walker, 87
WINNFIELD - Mary Elizabeth Walker, a teacher, died Thursday. The funeral is 5 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at the Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Transport Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Charley M. Williams, 68
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Charley M. Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence. Burial is at Morning Star M.B.C. Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Wilford James Willis, 79
OAK GROVE - Wilford James Willis, a diesel mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Freeman, Roosevelt Jr.: 3 p.m. today, Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert.
Gerhardt, Myrtle Jackson: 9 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.
Willis, Wilford James: 2 p.m. today, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove.

Charles Clay, 67
WINNSBORO - Charles Clay, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Myrtle Mae Dillingham, 92
Myrtle Mae Dillingham of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn's Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mary Ladell Poindexter, 77
Mary Ladell Poindexter of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn's Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cecil H. Slaughter, 74
BASTROP - Cecil H. Slaughter, a retired painting contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ollie Sorey, 86
RAYVILLE - Ollie Sorey, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Betty Williams Stringer, 60
WINNFIELD - Betty Williams Stringer, a restaurant cook, died Aug. 28. The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at God's Holy Redeemed Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial is at Gilgal Baptist Church Cemetery, Louella.

David Taylor, 88
WINNFIELD - David Taylor, a railroad section foreman, died Aug. 27. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
Dillingham, Myrtle Mae: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Slaughter, Cecil H.: 2 p.m. today, Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Stringer, Betty Williams: 1 p.m. today, God's Holy Redeemed Church, Winnfield.
Taylor, David: 10 a.m. today, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield.

Revie Caldwell, 53
BASTROP - Revie Caldwell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Burial is in the church cemetery, under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Charles C. Clay, 67
WINNSBORO - Charles C. Clay, a retired farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Ray Loyd Guthrie, 78
JONESBORO - Ray Loyd Guthrie, a maintenance supervisor, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Ronnie S. Headen, 41
BASTROP - Ronnie S. Headen, a cafeteria worker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mount Pleasant Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial is at Red Hill Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dessie M. Jackson, 95
Dessie M. Jackson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is at 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mary 'Dell' Poindexter, 77
Mary 'Dell' Poindexter of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is at 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ollie Harper Sorey, 86
RAYVILLE - Ollie Harper Sorey, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Visitation is at 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Rayshawn T. Smith, 21
MER ROUGE - Rayshawn T. Smith died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at New Jerusalem Cemetery, Oak Ridge.
Disabled so no occupation -mjl

Murphy R. Tolar, 93
CHATHAM - Murphy R. Tolar, a retired deputy sheriff, died Sunday. The funeral is at 3:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is at 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Greater Apostolic Church Cemetery, Chatham.

Funeral homes should call The News-Star with death notices at 362-0272 from 4-6 p.m. each day.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Caldwell, Revie: 11 a.m. today, Tuesday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Smith, Rayshawn T.: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.

Cecil Ainsworth, Jr., 60
BASTROP - Cecil Ainsworth, Jr., a farmer/business owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Harmony Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Minnie Bell Ezell, 85
DELHI - Minnie Bell Ezell, a homamaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeal Home Chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Bradford L. Fortune, Jr., 52
BASTROP - Bradford L. Fortune, Jr., retired from the International paper Mill and a Vietnam Naval Veteran, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home chapel, Hamburg, Arkansas. Burial is at the Wilmont Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.

Shane Frazier, 20
Shane Frazier of Monroe, a salesman for Security System Co., died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margie K. Kennedy, 66
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. - Margie K. Kennedy, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Helen Philley, 58
Helen Philley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. at Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ainsworth, Cecil Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Harmony Baptist Church, Bastrop
Ezell, Minnie Bell: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi

William Alexander, 82
NEWELLTON - William Alexander, a grocery store owner, died Friday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Rayville.

Rosie Brown, 90
Rosie Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joseph David Fletcher, 58
RAYVILLE - Joseph David Fletcher, a heavy equipment operator, died Sept. 5. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Shane Frazier, 20
Shane Frazier of Monroe, a Security System Co. salesman, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eugenia Lyles Leggitt, 87
Eugenia Lyles Leggitt of Monroe, a retired assistant manager of Joy Theater, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Louie A. Lindsey, 80
URANIA - Louie A. Lindsey, a retired oiler with La. Pacific Corporation, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Faye Mann Masters, 80
TALLULAH - Faye Mann Masters, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church near Rayville. Burial is at Bethel Cemetery near Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time today at the church.

Lawrence McNeal, Sr., 49
Lawrence Edward McNeal, Sr., of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died September 3. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Olive Branch Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Gerald Baxter Nugent, 65
URANIA - Gerald Baxter Nugent, a retired offshore maintenance operator and a retired millwright from Louisiana Pacific, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral home chapel, Olla. Burial is at the Urania Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until the time of service today at the funeral home.

Cecil Pettis, 69
FARMERVILLE - Cecil Pettis died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Brantley Cemetery near Spearsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is from 10 a.m.-noon today at the funeral home.

Robert Charles Pratt, 49
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Robert Charles Pratt formerly of Monroe, a press operator, died August 29. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Allen Chapel, A.M.E., Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Martha Ruffin, 24
OAK GROVE - Martha Ruffin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tom Scott, 68
COLUMBIA - Tom Scott, a farmer, died Sept. 2. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at the church.

Lee Edward Wilson, 61
BASTROP - Lee Edward Wilson, a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Alexander, William: 1 p.m. today, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton
Frazier, Shane: 2 p.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe
Lindsey, Louie A.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia
McNeal, Lawrence Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe
Scott, Tom: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia

Calvin C. Broadway, 73
MEMPHIS - Calvin C. Broadway, a technologist with Texas Gas Transmission, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Sherry Denise Cooper, 32
TALLULAH - Sherry Denise Cooper, a seamstress, died Saturday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Newellton High School, Newellton. Burial is at Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., a wake from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Gertrude Cox, 77
TALLULAH - Gertrude Cox, a homemaker, died Sept. 4. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Solomon Temple, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Charles E. Dark, 59
JONESBORO - Charles E. Dark, a papermill employee, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mildred Nolan Farmer, 89
STERLINGTON - Mildred Nolan Farmer, a Sterlington Hospital and Sterlington High School retiree, died Tuesday. The funeral is 9 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

S.K. Harris, 80
VIDALIA - S.K. Harris, a retired agricultural worker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Rosie Lee Jones, 59
TALLULAH - Rosie Lee Jones, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Hallie Lee Lewis, 75
Hallie Lee Lewis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 3. The funeral is noon Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Ernestine McGee, 41
Ernestine McGee, a tutor's aide, died Sept. 2. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe.

Iona Smith Murphy, 74
Iona Smith Murphy of West Monroe, a retired hospital employee, died Tuesday. The funereal is 10 a.m. today at Liberty Grove Church of God, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph Thomas, 86
CALHOUN - Joseph Thomas, a logger, died Monday. The funeral is noon Saturday Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel.

Tommie Lee Wade, 79
PERRYVILLE - Tommie Lee Wade, a retired post officer worker and Veteran, died Sept. 4. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mount Nebo Church Cemetery, Perryville.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cooper, Sherry Denise: 1 p.m. Saturday, Newellton High School, Newellton
Cox, Gertrude: 1 p.m. Saturday, Solomon Temple, Tallulah
Lewis, Hallie Lee: noon Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe
McNeal, Lawrence Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe
Thomas, Joseph: noon Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun
Wade, Tommie Lee: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe

Margaret Culpepper, 79
ZWOLLE - Margaret Camille Culpepper, a receiving clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral home, Jonesboro. Burial is at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Charles E. Dark, 59
JONESBORO - Charles E. Dark, a maintenance man at the papermill, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at McDonald Baptist Church. Burial is at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Tambra Lynn Eddinger, 40
BALTIMORE - Tambra Lynn Eddinger, a beautician, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc., Oak Grove.

Josephine Farris, 86
WINNFIELD - Josephine Farris, a homemaker, died Aug. 31. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at the Webster Cemetery, Jena. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Marvin Ferrington, 62
WISNER -Marvin "Bob" Ferrington, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church near Wisner under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial arrangements are incomplete.

Joseph David Fletcher, 58
RAYVILLE - Joseph David Fletcher, a heavy equipment operator, died Sept. 5. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial is at Turkey Creek Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Mae Glover, 71
WINNFIELD - Willie Mae Glover, a homemaker, died Sept. 4. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the True Vine Baptist Church, Winnfield. Burial is at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 ­ 10 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home, Winnfield.

S.K. Harris, 80
VIDALIA - S.K. Harris, formerly of St. Joseph, a retired research supervisor for LSU Agr. Extension Service and a WW II Veteran, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Luicille Hicks, 70
Luicille Hicks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 4. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Willie Holmes, Jr., 55
Willie Holmes, Jr., a driver, died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Elsie Allene Jones, 81
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Elsie Allene Jones, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Hallie Lee Lewis, 75
Hallie Lee Lewis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 3. The funeral is noon Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Lawrence McNeal, Sr., 49
Lawrence Edward McNeal Sr. of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Sept. 3. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Stephen Wayne Nunley, 56
ALEXANDRIA - Stephen Wayne Nunley, a welder and U.S. Army Veteran, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Lake Providence Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Johnny Odell Patrick, 40
Johnny Odell Patrick of Monroe, a laborer, died Sept. 5. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at a later date.

Lottie Richards, 86
NACOGDOCHES, TEX.- Lottie Pearl Richards, a homemaker, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Martha Ruffin, 24
OAK GROVE - Martha Ruffin, a homemaker, died Sept. 2. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the church under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Hattie Mae Turner, 76
OAK GROVE - Hattie Mae Turner, a homemaker, died Sept. 4. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kenneth Carlisle Wall, 39
BASTROP - Kenneth Carlisle Wall, a banker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lee Edward Wilson, 61
BASTROP - Lee Edward Wilson, a heavy equipment operator, died Sept. 4. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cooper, Sherry Denise: 1 p.m. today, Newellton High School, Newellton
Cox, Gertrude: 1 p.m. today, Solomon Temple, Tallulah
Culpepper, Margaret Camille: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, JonesboroEddinger,
Tambra Lynn: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Farris, Josephine: 2 p.m. today, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield
Ferrington, Marvin: 2 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner
Fletcher, Joseph David: 2:30 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville
Glover, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Winnfield
Hicks, Luicille: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Holmes, Willie Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe
Lewis, Hallie Lee: noon today, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe
McNeal, Lawrence Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe
Patrick, Johnny Odell: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Ruffin, Martha: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Thomas, Joseph: noon today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun
Turner, Hattie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Wade, Tommie Lee: 1:30 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Wilson, Lee Edward: 11 a.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bastrop

Ruthie Allen, 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Ruthie Allen, a homemaker, died Sept. 2. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Sue L. Brownlee, 81
CALHOUN - Sue L. Brownlee, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marvin 'Bob' Ferrington, 62
WISNER - Marvin "Bob" Ferrington, a truck driver, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Holly Grove Baptist Church, near Wisner. Burial is in the church cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Danny Earl Floyd, 31
WINNSBORO - Danny Earl Floyd, a farmer, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edna B. Jones, 70
WINNSBORO - Edna B. Jones, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Chase Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Kathryn Martin, 88
WINNSBORO - Kathryn Martin, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Briana Nicole Maxwell, infant
Briana Nicole Maxwell of West Monroe, infant daughter of Brian and Denise Maxwell, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnny Mize, 58
WATERPROOF - Johnny Mize, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery.

Lottie McKinney Richards, 86
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Lottie McKinney Richards, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi, La. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, La.

Marilyn Y. Stokes, 54
Marilyn Y. Stokes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Jones, Edna B.: 2 p.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Mize, Johnny: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday.
Richards, Lottie McKinney: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi

Quincy Lamar Blanton Jr., 83
LAKE JACKSON, Texas - Quincy Lamar Blanton Jr., a retired postal worker, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston.

Sue L. Brownlee, 81
CALHOUN - Sue L. Brownlee, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

James Monroe 'Red' Dean, 85
MANGHAM - James Monroe 'Red' Dean, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from -9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

Danny Earl Floyd, 31
WINNSBORO - Danny Earl Floyd, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Kathryn M. Martin, 88
WINNSBORO - Kathryn M. Martin, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Richard H. Miller, 78
WINNSBORO - Richard H. Miller, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. today at Chase Cemetery, near Winnsboro, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Doris Poole, 55
GRAYSON - Doris Poole, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Florence Lynn Shannon, 77
Florence Lynn Shannon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time Monday in the Fireside Room of the church. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

W.M. Bill Stickell, 88
LAKE CHARLES - W.M. Bill Stickell, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Blanton, Quincy Lamar Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Dean, James Monroe 'Red': 10 a.m. today, Monday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Martin, Kathryn M.: 10 a.m. today, Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro.
Shannon, Florence Lynn: 10 a.m. today, Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe.
Stickell, W.M. Bill: 11 a.m. today, Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro.

Briana Nicole Maxwell, infant
Briana Nicole Maxwell, infant daughter of Brien and Denise Maxwell of West Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. today at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-West Monroe.

Dettie McGough, 103
FARMERVILLE - Dettie McGough, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville.

Thomas Homer Mercer, 90
EPPS - Thomas Homer Mercer, a minister, died Sunday. Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church-Oak Grove. Burial will follow at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Doris Jean McNeil Poole, 55
GRAYSON - Doris Jean McNeil Poole, homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Aimwell Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. today until time of services at the church. Burial will be at Spring Ridge Cemetery near Aimwell under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Ella J. Scott, 94
MONTICELLO - Ella J. Scott, a retail grocery manager, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Herringbille Baptist Church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Providence under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville.

Marilyn Y. Stokes, 54
Marilyn Y. Stokes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

Homer L. Trevillion Jr., 68
VIDALIA - Homer L. Trevillion, a retired supervisor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Mercer, Thomas Homer: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove
Poole, Doris Jean McNeil: 2 p.m. today, Aimwell Baptist Church, Aimwell

Pearlie Mae Abney, 74
EROS - Pearlie Mae Abney, a homemaker, died Sept. 10. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Our Christian Funeral Home in Ruston.

James Edward Bryan, 72
BASTROP - James Edward Bryan, a retired electrician, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Tillou Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today aT the funeral home.

Mary B. Clifton, 80
JONESBORO - Mary B. Clifton, a telephone operator, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Ward 10, Goldonna.

Tracy 'L.T.' Colvin, 68
RUSTON - Tracy "L.T." Colvin, an accountant, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Burial is at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sam Golden, 73
BASKIN - Sam Golden, a retired painter, died Sept. 7. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Francis L. Jungina, 60
Frances L. Jungina of Monroe, a retired data processor, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Twin City Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Shirley Land, 58
BASTROP - Shirley Land, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Lick Prairie Cemetery near Crossett. Visitation is from 5 to 9 today at the funeral home.

Thomas Homer Mercer, 90
EPPS - Thomas Homer Mercer, an ordained preacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc., Oak Grove.

Harold R. Moore, 51
Harold R. Moore of West Monroe, an UPS delivery driver, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hall Cemetery near Alto. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George Wesley Myers, 59
OAK GROVE - George Wesley Myers, a construction worker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Nettie Lee Saint, 85
NORTH HODGE - Nettie Lee Saint, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the North Hodge Assembly of God, Jonesboro. Burial is at the Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Ester Lea Smith, 92
WINNFIELD - Ester Lea Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.

Eunice Taylor, 58
CLARKS - Eunice Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Homer L. Trevillion, Jr. 68
VIDALIA - Homer L. Trevillion, Jr., a retired supervisor at IP, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial is at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, with full Masonic Graveside Rites.

Harold Wayne Waldron, 63
HAUGHTON - Harold Wayne "Buddy" Waldron, retired from the United States Air Force, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Haughton. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Hill Crest Funeral Home.

Mattie Whaley, 90
BASTROP - Mattie Whaley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Abney, Pearlie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Plum Hill Baptist Church, Eros
Bryan, James Edward: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Colvin, Tracy 'L.T.': 2 p.m. today, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston
Jungina, Francis L.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane
Land, Shirley: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Myers, George Wesley: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Smith, Ester Lea: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Trevillion, Homer L. Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday
Waldron, Harold Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Haughton

Idella Brock, 97
WAVERLY - Idella Brock, a homemaker, died Sept. 9. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.

Enoch S. Brown, 73
WINNSBORO - Enoch S. "Buddy" Brown, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Community Memorial Funeral home, Winnsboro. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lucille Burton, 84
TALLULAH - Lucille Burton, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is noon Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at the Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.

Lucy Mae Cunningham, 80
WINNFIELD - Lucy Mae Cunningham, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Garden of Memories. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Maggie Davis, 95
FERRIDAY - Maggie Davis, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jay Degraffenreid, 34
COLUMBIA -Jay Lamar Degraffenreid, a chef, died Sept. 10. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sam Golden, 73
BASKIN - Sam Golden, a retired painter, died Sept. 7. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Burial is at Palestine Cemetery, Warden, under the direction of Tennant Funeral home of Rayville.

Ralph C. Griffin, 53
Ralph C. Griffin of Monroe died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Henry May, 54
LOS ANGELES - Henry May formerly of Dunn, an electrician, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Ronnie Milton Jr., infant
Ronnie Milton Jr. of West Monroe, son of Pamela Scott died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mattie Norman, 85
Mattie Norman of Swartz, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral home, Winnsboro.

Jacob Charles Ragsdale, 62
Jacob Charles Ragsdale, a laborer, died Sept. 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Harry Richard, 65
Harry "Buttermilk" Richard of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Seigle Community Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Archie Smith, 57
Archie Smith of Monroe, a mechanic, died Sept. 11. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165 ByPass, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Eunice Taylor, 58
CLARKS - Eunice Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

Effie Glaze Wactor, 90
OAK GROVE - Effie Glaze Wactor, a Post Master/Merchant, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilbourne Baptist Church. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc., Oak Grove.

Mattie Whaley, 90
BASTROP - Mattie Whaley, a homemaker, died Sept. 11. The funeral is 3 p.m. Friday at the Morehouse Association Building, Collinston. Burial is at Hill Top Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roosevelt Williams, 59
Roosevelt Williams of Monroe, a carpet installer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tammy Williams, 30
Tammy Williams of Monroe died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brock, Idella: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Tallulah
Brown, Enoch S.: 10 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro
Burton, Lucille: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Golden, Sam: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe
Griffin, Ralph C.: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Myers, George Wesley: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Ragsdale, Jacob Charles: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe
Richard, Harry "Buttermilk": 11 a.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, Monroe
Smith, Archie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165 ByPass, Monroe
Whaley, Mattie: 3 p.m. Friday, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston
Williams, Tammy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe

Bobbie Jean Arceneaux, 64
CARENCRO - Bobbie Jean Wallace Arceneaux, an owner of a wrecker service, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Winnsboro. Burial is at Reagan Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the Kingdom Hall.

Irma Burgess, 95
HICO - Irma Burgess, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel in Ruston. Burial is at Corinth Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Dennis Davis, 49
Dennis Davis of Monroe, a schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sydney K. Gordon, infant
SEATTLE -Sydney K. Gordon, daughter of Thomas and Ashley Rabin Gordon, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel, Seattle, Wash.

Beatrice Johnson, 88
BASTROP - Beatrice Johnson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mattie M. Norman, 88
Mattie M. Norman of Swartz, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is after 2 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home.

Tyrus Pendergrass, 72
DUBACH - Tyrus Pendergrass, a gasoline refining/gas and oil employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Dubach United Methodist Church, Dubach. Burial is at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Wesley Don Phillips, 51
JIGGER - Wesley Don Phillips of Jigger died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Emma Robinson, 87
FERRIDAY - Emma Robinson, a maid, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis & Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.

Archie Smith, 57
Archie Smith of Monroe, a mechanic, died Sept. 11. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165 ByPass, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Pearl Stewart, 84
Pearl Stewart of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Lamy Lane. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane.

Eunice Taylor, 58
CLARKS - Eunice Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.

Effie Glaze Wactor, 90
OAK GROVE - Effie Glaze Wactor, a postmaster and merchant, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilbourne Baptist Church. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Inc., Oak Grove.

Roosevelt Williams, 59
Roosevelt Williams of Monroe, a carpet installer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tammy Williams, 30
Tammy Williams of Monroe died Monday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Tony Lynn Womack, 37
WASHINGTON - Tony Lynn Womack, a travel agent, died Monday. Memorial Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Chapel, West Monroe, under the direction of Rapp Funeral Services, P.A., Silver Springs, Md.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Brock, Idella: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Tallulah
Burton, Lucille: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Gordon, Sydney Kelly: 10:30 a.m. today, Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel, Seattle, Washington
Johnson, Beatrice: 10 a. m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Myers, George Wesley: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Richard, Harry "Buttermilk": 11 a.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, Monroe
Smith, Archie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165 Bypass, Monroe
Stewart, Pearl: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral home chapel, Lamy Lane
Whaley, Mattie: 3 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston
Williams, Tammy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Womack, Tony Lynn: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Vernon Baptist Church Chapel, West Monroe

Johnnie Lee Arant, 91
ATLANTA - Johnnie Lee Arant formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Rodney Funeral Home, Mobile, Ala. Burial is at Mobile Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

James Baker, Sr., 51
NEWELLTON - James Edward Baker, Sr., a retired truck driver, died Sept. 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Solomon Temple in Newellton. Burial is at Newellton Ridge Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. at Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dennis Davis, 49
Dennis Davis of Monroe, a teacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Maggie Davis, 95
CLAYTON - Maggie Davis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Jay Degraffenreid, 33
COLUMBIA - Jay Lamar Degraffenreid, a chef, died Sept. 10. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from noon-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Allen 'Tank' Delahue, 69
FERRIDAY - Allen "Tank" Delahue, a retired farmer, died Sept. 14. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

William Harvey Haley, 87
BASTROP - William Harvey Haley, a retired millwright, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Eudora, Ark.

Ella Hawkins, 82
ST. JOSEPH - Ella Hawkins, a homemaker, died Sept. 9. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial is at Union Fraternal Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Florence Kelley, 86
DOWNSVILLE - Florence Kelley, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Mount Nebo Cemetery near Downsville.

Helene C. Krueger, 92
CLAYTON - Helene C. Krueger, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidalia. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Emma Salone Lloyd, 77
Emma Salone Lloyd, a custodian, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at the New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Trouser Hill Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation is from 1:30-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Julia Moore, 51
OAK GROVE - Julia Moore, a homemaker, died Sept. 9. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Pleasant Church of God in Christ, Oak Grove. Burial is at Little Dee Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Wesley Don Phillips, 51
JIGGER - Wesley Don Phillips of Jigger died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Shady Grove Cemetery near Jigger under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Anner Stewart, 91
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Anner Stewart, a homemaker, died Sept. 10. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Number Two Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Marjorie Strang, 73
Marjorie Strang of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dessie Keen White, 74
Dessie Keen White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Robert Williams, 59
Robert Williams of Monroe, a carpet installer, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Smith Funeral home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Arant, Johnnie Lee: 3 p.m. today, Rodney Funeral Home, Mobile, Ala.Baker, James, Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Shiloh Solomon Temple, Newellton
Brock, Idella: 1:30 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Tallulah
Burton, Lucille: noon today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah
Davis, Dennis: 11 a.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro
Davis, Maggie: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton
Degraffenreid, Jay: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
Delahue, Allen 'Tank': 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church
Haley, William Harvey: 3 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, MonroeHawkins, Ella: 2 p.m. today, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph
Lloyd, Emma Salone: 1 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe
Moore, Julia: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Church of God in Christ, Oak Grove
Myers, George Wesley: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove
Richard, Harry "Buttermilk": 11 a.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, Monroe
Smith, Archie: 1 p.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, U.S. 165 by-pass, Monroe
Stewart, Anner: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central Baptist Number Two Church, Lake Providence
Williams, Tammy: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe
Womack, Tony Lynn: 10 a.m. today, Mount Vernon Baptist Church Chapel, West Monroe

Betty Compton Armstrong, 56
Betty Compton Armstrong of West Monroe, a secretary at Riser Middle School, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eddie Lynch, 88
DELHI - Eddie Lynch, a retired mechanic, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Henry May, 54
LOS ANGELES - Henry May, an electrician, formerly of Dunn, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at the Funerals by McFarland chapel, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Ronnie Milton Jr., infant
Ronnie Milton Jr. of Monroe, infant son of Pamela Scott and Ronnie Milton Sr., died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Edward Morris Sr., 68
PONTIAC, Mich. - Edward Morris Sr., a General Motors employee, died Sept. 7. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Winnfield Cemetery, Winnfield.

Clara G. Myers, 86
Clara G. Myers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Regan Cemetery, Baskin.

Michael Derain Smith, 38
MONTEREY - Michael Derain Smith, a drilling coordinator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Sha'Brittany Smith, infant
WINNSBORO - Sha'Brittany Smith, infant daughter of Peggy Randolph and Karon Smith, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at State Cemetery, Gilbert.

Marjorie Strang, 73
Marjorie Strang of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Thursday. 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 Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Marion Terral Sr., 74
JENA - Marion Terral Sr., a logging contractor, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple Baptist Church, Jena. Burial is at Jena Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

William J. Washington, 69
BASTROP - William J. 'Billy' Washington, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Green Acres Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Roosevelt Williams, 89
Roosevelt Williams of Monroe, a carpet installer, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Davis, Maggie: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton
May, Henry: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi.
Terral, Marion Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Sunday Temple Baptist Church, Jena.

Betty Compton Armstrong, 56
Betty Compton Armstrong of West Monroe, a Riser Middle School secretary, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin City Memorial Garden. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Lester Cox, 78
GRAYSON - Lester Cox, a retired Louisiana highway department employee, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Bertha O. Cruse, 95
RUSTON - Bertha O. Cruse, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Temple Baptist Church chapel. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Beatrice Cupit, 86
WISNER - Beatrice Cupit, 86, a food service supervisor, died Saturday. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. today at Chase Cemetery, Chase. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Amos J. Franklin, 85
JONESVILLE - Amos J. Franklin, 85, a retired mail carrier, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Oak Grove Free Methodist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Sunday until services at the church.

Norman Menard, 74
RAYVILLE - Norman Menard, retired from maintenance at Cal Tech in California, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley in Rayville.

Stacey Wayne Russell, 23
DUBACH - Stacey Wayne Russell, 23, a fence installer, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Dubach United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Eros under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Stella Virginia Thomas, 64
BASTROP - Stella Virginia Thomas, 64, of, a retired beautician, died Saturday. Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Golden's Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, following services. Visitation will be Monday, 10 a.m. until service time.

Robert James Waller, 87
OAK GROVE - Robert James Waller, a farmer, died Saturday. Services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Burial will be at New Forest Cemetery in Forest.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cruse, Bertha O.: 1 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston
Davis, Maggie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton
Franklin, Amos J.: 10 a.m. today, Oak Grove Free Methodist Church, Jonesville
May, Henry: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi
Thomas, Stella Virginia: 2 p.m. today, Golden's Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Waller, Robert James: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove

Louise Carter, 82
DELHI - Louise Carter, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lester M. Cox, 78
GRAYSON - Lester M. Cox, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial is at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Paul Glenn Gardner, 51
BASTROP - Paul Glenn Gardner, a mechanic, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Memorial Park, Bastrop.

Eldon Ray Gough, 73
JENA - Eldon Ray Gough, a gauger, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at First United Pentecost Church, Jena. Burial is at Taylors Chapel Cemetery, Summerville, under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Frank McIntosh, 86
BERNICE - Frank McIntosh, a retired State of Louisiana employee, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Reagon Arnold Randall, 64
JACKSON, Miss. - Reagon Arnold Randall, a retired computer specialist for Con. Electric, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Clarence Taylor, 77
Clarence Taylor of Monroe, a retired cook, died Wednesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Teresa Williams, 78
FERRIDAY - Teresa Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Carter, Louise: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Gardner, Paul Glenn: 2 p.m. today, Tuesday Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
May, Henry: 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi
Randall, Reagon Arnold: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday Young's Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday

Velma E. Blake, 61
WINNFIELD - Velma E. Blake, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the New Jerusalem Cemetery, Winfield. Visitation is from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Dorothy Marie Clack, 60
RAYVILLE - Dorothy Marie Clack, a retired seamstress, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial is at Stevenson's Cemetery, Rayville. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Alice Ford, 61
Mary Alice Ford of Monroe, a nurse, died September 14. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Mamie Jackson, 90
Mamie Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral home, Monroe. Visitation 2-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William Roy Leichman, 73
LARAN - William Roy Leichman, a butcher, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Countyline Baptist Church, Laran. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Union Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mirtice Lee Littleton, 82
Mirtice Lee Littleton of West Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-noon today at the funeral home.

Eddie Lynch, 88
DELHI - Eddie Lynch, a retired mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral is noon Thursday at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Henry L. May, 54
LOS ANGELES - Henry L. May formerly of Dunn, an electrician, died Sept. 10. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Saint John Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Frank McIntosh, 86
BERNICE - Frank McIntosh, a retired State of Louisiana employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mount Patrick Baptist Church near Bernice. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is until time of service today at the church.

Hardy Meredith, 80
BATON ROUGE - Hardy Matthew Meredith, a retired Chief Hearing Officer with the La. Dept. of Public Safety, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial is at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Columbia.

Dale Miller, 71
SICILY ISLAND - Dale Miller, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert Lee 'Dunnie' Nolan, 88
Robert Lee "Dunnie" Nolan of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Velma Marie Pate, 77
Velma Marie Pate of West Monroe, a cafeteria worker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Mikel Jason Terdin, 27
JONESBORO - Mikel Jason Terdin, a roughneck, died Sunday. The funeral was 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial was at Old Bethel Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Marjorie E. Tillman, 81
Marjorie E. Tillman of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road. Burial is at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

N.B. 'Strawberry' Warren, 78
NATCHEZ - N.B. "Strawberry" Warren, a retired Armstrong Tire and Rubber Co. employee, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Laird Funeral Home chapel, Natchez. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez. Visitation is from noon until services today at the funeral home.

Arma Edna Willett, 69
RUSTON - Arma Edna Willett, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant.

Bobbie Lewis Windham, 79
TROUT - Bobbie Lewis Windham, a retired car salesman and Deputy Sheriff, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Bros. Inc. Funeral Directors, Jena. Burial is at Belah Cemetery, Trout.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Blake, Velma E.: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral home chapel, Winnfield
Clack, Dorothy Marie; 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville
Jackson, Mamie: 11 a.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe
Leichman, William Roy: 1 p.m. today, Countyline Baptist Church, Laran
Lynch, Eddie: noon Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi

Barry Kent Bond, 47
JONESVILLE - Barry Kent Bond, an oil field employee and U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Directors of Jena. Burial is at Galvins Creek Cemetery, Whitehall.

Mary Marie Canterbury, 71
SIMMSBORO -Mary Marie Canterbury, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Simmsboro.

Robbie Lee Correro, 78
Robbie Lee Correro of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on St. John Street, Monroe.

Louise Hamilton, 71
Louise Hamilton of Monroe, a seamstress, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Alpha Lee Martin, 92
OAK GROVE - Alpha Lee Martin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Dale Miller, 71
SICILY ISLAND - Dale Miller, a retired construction worker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Leland. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery near Sicily Island under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Eldrid Pratt, 83
FARMERVILLE - Eldrid Pratt, a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Elva Pearson Purvis, 88
JONESVILLE - Elva Pearson Purvis, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Oak Grove Free Methodist Church, Jonesville. Burial is at Heard's Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is until service time today at the church.

Jerry Whorton, 48
Jerry Whorton of West Monroe, a cable technician for BellSouth, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of KilPatrick Funeral of West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Lynch, Eddie: noon today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi

Elaine Roden Burks, 70
JONESBORO - Elaine Roden Burks, a secretary, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Charlie Davis, 53
WINNSBORO - Charlie Davis, a barber, died Sept. 19. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Leona Ellard, 85
JONESVILLE - Leona Ellard, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Versie Ferrington, infant
WINNSBORO - Versie G. Ferrington, grandson of Shirley Patten, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Providence Memorial Park, Winnsboro, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William E. Greenwood, 63
OLLA - William E. Greenwood, a construction worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the Burroughs Pentecostal Church, Columbia. Burial is at Lowe Cemetery near Kelley under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

C.W. Hutson, 73
C.W. Hutson of West Monroe, owner/operator of Hutson Brothers, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery, Luna. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Chester Neathery Sr., 63
RAYVILLE - Chester L. Neathery Sr., a state Health and Human Resources police lieutenant, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Burial is at the Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery, West Monroe.

J. L. Newcomer Jr., 73
J.L. "Pig" Newcomer Jr., a retired motor winder, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. at Memorial park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Lamy Lane.

Eldrid Pratt, 83
FARMERVILLE - Eldrid Pratt, a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Marion. Burial is at the Liberty Hill Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James Simms, 54
PONTIAC, Mich. - James Simms, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Eastside Church of God in Pontiac, Michigan. Burial is at the Perry Mount Cemetery, Pontiac, under the direction of Cobb Funeral Home, Pontiac, Michigan. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the chruch.

Kent Stephens, 61
BASTROP - Kent Stephens, a business owner, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, Ark.

Jerry Whorton, 48
Jerry Whorton of West Monroe, a cable technician for BellSouth, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Edyth J. Winegeart, 74
Edyth Juanita Morse Winegeart, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Davis, Charlie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Greenwood, William E.: 1 p.m. today, Burroughs Pentecostal Church, Columbia
Simms, James: 10 a.m. Saturday, Eastside Church of God, Pontiac, Michigan

Frank Ballard, 85
Frank Ballard of Monroe, a carpenter, died Sept. 20. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Ballard Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Marguerite Ballard,78
Marguerite Ballard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 21. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Ballard Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pinkey Barney, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Pinkey Barney, a beautician, died Sept. 15. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at China Grove Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Daisy Brown, 87
QUITMAN - Daisy Brown, a homemaker, died Sept. 17. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is from 2 to 4:40 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home Inc., Ruston.

James Clarkson Sr., 78
DUNN - James William Clarkson Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dunn Baptist Church. Burial is at the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes Inc., Delhi.

Benjamin Cole, 68
CHATHAM - Benjamin Cole, a laborer, died Sept. 18. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home Inc., Ruston. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home Inc. chapel, Ruston.

Leona G. Ellard, 85
JONESVILLE - Leona G. Ellard, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at the Jonesville Church of God. Burial is at Utility Baptist Church Cemetery near Jonesville under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Shelton 'Tootsie' Foster, 71
Shelton "Tootsie" Foster of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday and at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Frank France Sr., 89
WINNFIELD - Frank France Sr., a farmer, died Sept. 20. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at Mount Mariah Baptist Church Cemetery, Chatham. Visitation is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Louise Hamilton, 71
Louise Hamilton of Monroe, a seamstress, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe.

Roosevelt Harris, 63
DELHI -Roosevelt Harris, a farmer, died Sept. 18. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah.

Larry James, 50
Larry James of Monroe, a laborer, died Sept. 18. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie Jenkins, 78
RAYVILLE - Willie Jenkins, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is noon Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial is at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eldon H. Johnson, 78
CLAYTON - Eldon H. Johnson, a retired service station owner, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Horace F. Jowers, 80
Horace F. Jowers of West Monroe, a retired grocer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Andrew Nelson. 79
CLAYTON - Andrew Nelson, a machinist, died Sept. 19. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial is at Natchez Veterans Cemetery, Natchez, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

R.L. Nichols, 75
BASTROP - R.L. Nichols, a retired paint contractor, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Harrigill Funeral Home chapel, Brookhaven, Miss. Burial is at Brookhaven Cemetery.

Frank Smith, 88
BASTROP -Frank Smith, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Washington Chapel on the Crossett Road in Bastrop. Burial is at Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jeff 'TadPole' Walker Sr., 71
SICILY ISLAND - Jeff "TadPole" Walker, Sr., a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the New Hope Pentecostal Church in Sicily Island. Burial is at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is until service time at the church.

Nazaree Webb, 63
LAKE PROVIDENCE -Nazaree Webb, a homemaker, died Sept. 17. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery in Providence under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Ballard, Frank: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Ballard, Marguerite: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Barney, Pinkey: 11 a.m. today, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Clarkson, James William, Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn
Cole, Benjamin: 2:30 p.m. today, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham
Davis, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Foster, Shelton 'Tootsie': 2 p.m. Sunday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe
France, Frank Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Winnfield Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Harris, Roosevelt: 2 p.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi
James, Larry: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Nelson, Andrew: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton
Simms, James: 10 a.m. today, Eastside Church of God, Pontiac, Mich.
Webb, Nazaree: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lake Providence

Craig Jones, 37
WINNSBORO - Craig Jones, an offshore driller, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

David Ellis Boyte, 52
OAK GROVE - David Ellis Boyte, a welder, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Macedonia Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Cloyce Delcoure, 89
GRAYSON - Cloyce Whitehead Delcoure, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ethel Edwards, 80
Ethel Edwards of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will follow in the mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby Flowers, 71
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Ruby Flowers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Brannum Funeral Home chapel, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Lola B. Foster, 86
TALLULAH- Lola B. Foster, a retired bus driver, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home chapel, Tallulah. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Thelma Wilson Hallmark, 90
OLLA - Thelma Wilson Hallmark, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at the First United Pentecostal Church, Olla. Burial is at Sanders Cemetery near Tullos under the direction of Riser Funeral Funeral Home, Olla.

Willie Jenkins, 58
RAYVILLE- Willie Jenkins, a farmer, died Tuesday. The funeral is noon today at New Bethel Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial is at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eldon H. Johnson, 78
CLAYTON - Eldon H. Johnson, the former owner of Johnson's Exxon Station in Clayton, died Thursday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Union Springs Cemetery, near Shongaloo.

Blanche Lee, 55
LAKE PROVIDENCE - Blanche Lee, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence. Burial is at Gaither Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Laura Lee McMellon, 80
MONTGOMERY - Laura Lee McMellon, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at the Union Hill Baptist Church, Montgomery. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes Inc., Winnfield.

Joe L. Potts, 55
Joe L. Potts of Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Halls Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Daisy Brown Sly, 87
QUITMAN - Daisy Brown Sly, a homemaker, died Sept. 17. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial is at Mount Zion Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of King's Funeral Home Inc., Ruston.

Gary Tyl, 47
Gary Tyl of Monroe, a grocery clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. today at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

James C. Williams, 49
FARMERVILLE - James C. Williams, a medical salesman, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Crossroads Baptist Church, Crossroads. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

Foster, Shelton J. 'Tootsie': 2 p.m. today, Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe

Flowers, Ruby: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence

Hallmark, Thelma Wilson: 2 p.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Olla.

Lee, Blanche: 2 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence.

McMellon, Laura Lee: 10 a.m. Monday at the Union Hill Baptist Church, Montgomery.

Potts, Joe L.: 2 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.

Anthony Johnson, 27

Anthony Johnson of Monroe, a carpenter, formerly of Bastrop, died Sept. 18. The funeral is 12:30 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Red Hill Cemetery, Bastrop.

Clara O. Mercer, 86

WINNFIELD - Clara O. Mercer, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Crossroads Cemetery, Winnfield.

James E. Parker, 81

TALLULAH - James E. Parker, a farmer and retired employee of the Louisiana State Highway Department, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Frank Ramsey Jr., 75

STERLINGTON - Frank Ramsey Jr., a retired manager of technical services at Natural Gas Co., died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Rowden, 77

Mary Rowden of Monroe, a retired Northeast Louisiana University nursing professor, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Wilma Ann Turner, 63

Wilma Ann Turner of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

Fanny Tyler, 93

Fanny Tyler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Ernest E. West, 78

Ernest E. West of West Monroe, a minister of the gospel, died Friday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at Jackson Street Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, and from 1:30 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial is at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Waurine Wood, 80

FARMERVILLE - Waurine Wood, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial is at Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Flowers, Ruby: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence
McMellon, Laura Lee: 10 a.m. today, Union Hill Baptist Church, Montgomery.
Turner, Wilma Ann: is 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home chapel, Monroe.
Tyler, Fanny: 11 a.m. today, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe.

Darby Ball, 84
EPPS - Darby Ball, a farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Epps. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Alice Banks, 63
FERRIDAY - Alice Banks, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Davis and Jones Mortuary, Ferriday.

Mary O'Neal Bryant, 88
DELHI - Mary O'Neal Bryant, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2:30 p.m. today at Delhi Presbyterian Church, Delhi. Burial is at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Donald Gregory, 54
BASTROP - Donald Gregory, a business owner, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Red Wing Cemetery, Goodwill.

Gene Jowers, 84
BASTROP - Gene Jowers, a retired oil field worker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Murial Pugh White, 85
BASTROP - Murial Pugh White, a retired paper mill employee, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Flowers, Ruby: 1 p.m. today, Progressive Chapel Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Gregory, Donald: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.

Henrietta Buford, 86
FERRIDAY - Henrietta Collins Buford, a retired school teacher, died Sunday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the National Cemetery in Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Irene Diamond, 63
BASTROP - Irene Diamond, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Allen Gaines, 97
RAYVILLE - Allen Gaines, a farmer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billye S. Hall, 82
Billye S. Hall of West Monroe, a school cafeteria worker, died Saturday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Welcome Cemetery, Simpson. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Octavia Henderson, 91
Octavia Henderson of West Monroe, a cook, died September 23. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the New Salem Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bertice Annie Kelley, 84
WINNFIELD - Bertice Annie Kelley, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Burial is at the Couley Double Church Cemetery near Winnfield.

James Edward Kellick, 82
MER ROUGE - James Edward Kellick, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at the Bonne Idee Assembly of God. Burial is at the Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Etta Louise Knowles, 87
OAK GROVE - Etta Louise Knowles, a lunchroom manager, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at the Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Tommy Lloyd, Jr., 66
FERRIDAY - Tommy Lloyd, Jr., a retired coach and educator, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial is at the Ferriday Cemetery, Ferriday, under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Celia Long, 87
FOULES - Celia Long, a homemaker, died Sept. 23. The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Curley B. McCully, 65
TALLULAH - Curley B. McCully, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Sue McDaniel, 75
BASTROP - Sue McDaniel, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Stevenson Cemetery.

Clara Murray, 84
MANGHAM - Clara Murray, a retired school custodian, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham. Burial is at Hewitt Cemetery near Mangham under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation begins 3 p.m. today at the church.

Mary Alice Murray, 53
ST. ROSE - Mary Alice Murray, a correctional employee, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham. Burial is at Hewitt Cemetery near Mangham under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation begins 3 p.m. today at the church.

Danny Natt, 45
RAYVILLE - Danny Natt from Rayville died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Odom, 72
RUSTON - Charles Roulston Odom, a retired brick mason, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Freeman Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Miss. Burial is at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Peter Sumblin, 70
RAYVILLE -Peter Sumblin, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vandrick Turner, 26
GARDENIA - Vandrick Lamon Turner formerly of Tallulah, a counselor, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Jackie Whitlock, 47
RUSTON - Jackie Whitlock, a teacher and Title 1 Supervisor with Lincoln Parish school, died Sunday. The funeral is 4 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church. Burial is at Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

PREVIOUS LISTINGS:
Buford, Henrietta: 11 a.m. today, National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Kelley, Bertice Annie: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield
Long, Celia: 11 a.m. today, Zion Baptist Church, Foules
McDaniel, Sue: 1 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop
Murray, Clara: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham
Murray, Mary Alice: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Baptist Church near Mangham
Odom, Charles Roulston: 2 p.m. today, Freeman Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Miss.

Gladys Marie Alford, 78
JONESBORO - Gladys Marie Alford, a Medical Dietary Aide, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial is at Garden of Memories.

Jimmy Ray Caston, 43
OAK GROVE - Jimmy Ray Caston, a boiler maker, died Sunday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence.

Johnny Crosby, 82
Johnny Crosby of Monroe, a carpenter, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Belva Larance Delony,85
RUSTON - Belva Larance Delony, a storekeeper, died Monday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna. Burial is at Vienna Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jerry Dosson, 43
REX, GA. - Jerry Dosson, a security guard, died Sept. 25. The funeral is noon Saturday at the Palestine Baptist Church, Warden. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.

Earl Frost, 89
Earl Frost of Monroe, a retired T.L. James Construction employee, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funeral by McFarland, Monroe.

Lillie Mae Hampton, 89
Lillie Mae Hampton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 26. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Matthew Herring, Sr., 62
TALLULAH -Matthew Herring, Sr., a retired Coca-Cola employee, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Versie "Nig" Johnson, 89
WINNSBORO - Versie "Nig" Johnson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Community Memorial funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at Harris Cemetery near Crowville. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Elsie McGee, 84
Mary Elsie McGee of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. The funeral is 3 p.m. today at the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Lovina Menyweather, 84
Lovina Menyweather, a homemaker, died Sept. 24. The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Clifford Earl Mills, 23
COLUMBIA - Clifford Earl Mills, an off-shore oil employee, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

John Eugene O'Neal, 51
OAK GROVE - John Eugene O'Neal, a boiler maker, died Sunday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today, Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial is at the Concord Cemetery in Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Elnor Simmons, 74
CHICAGO - Elnor Simmons formerly of Monroe, a photographer, died September 24. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial is at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Bessie Williams, 86
Bessie Williams, a homemaker, died Sept. 22. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial is at the Long Field Cemetery, Sterlington, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

Zelma Charles Wyche, 81
TALLULAH - Zelma Charles Wyche, civil rights activist and former mayor of Tallulah, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Tallulah Madison Community Center.

PREVIOUS LISTINGS:
Dosson, Jerry: noon Saturday, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden
Johnson, Versie "Nig": 10 a.m. today, Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro
Menyweather, Lovina: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Simmons, Elnor: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe
Wyche, Zelma Charles: 11 a.m. today, Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, Tallulah

Joshua Crotwell, infant
WINNFIELD - Joshua Allen Crotwell, infant son of Shane and Frankie Crotwell of Winnfield, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Hart Cemetery at Sikes under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., Winnfield.

Katie Burnett Emanuel, 87
BASTROP - Katie Burnett Emanuel, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Nannie Oldham Haley, 90
BATON ROUGE - Nannie Oldham Pearce Haley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Burial is at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Leaner Murry, 112
TALLULAH - Leaner Murry, a homemaker, died Sept. 25. The funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the New Hope Deliverance Center in Tallulah.

Leota L. Olson, 69
Leota L. Olson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Private graveside services will be held today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys C. Paul, 76
COLUMBIA - Gladys C. Paul, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Virginia C. Ross, 62
GRAMBLING - Virginia Carol Tucker Ross, a computer programmer at GSU, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial is at Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Montgomery's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.