News Star Obituaries - August 2008

August - 2008 - Obituaries from The News-Star

August 1, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

FLORENCE MARIE "COTY" DAVIDSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Florence "Marie" Coty Davidson, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday August 2, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Dr. Clyde Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Davidson was born on September 4, 1926 and passed away on Wednesday July 30 in West Monroe. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She was affectionately known as "Mimi" by her great grandchildren. Coty was a retired employee of Olinkraft after 25 years of service. Coty is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Clay Davidson; two brothers, Huey and Zuma Kilpatrick; sisters, Birdie Moore and Lois Powell; and parents, Gerald Carl and Emma Pearl Kilpatrick. Survivors include her sons, Bruce Davidson and wife Deanna and Stephen Mark and friend Tim Whitney; daughter, Rita Slusher and husband Ken; grandchildren, Sundee Nutt and husband Rowdy, Todd Slusher, Shane Davidson and wife Donna, and Marcee Littlefield and husband Troy; and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Davidson, Ron Powell, Mike Moore, Richard Moore, Jay Moore, and Troy Littlefield. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Jo Lynn Accardo Lewis (September 24, 1957 - August 1, 2007) Love Always Mom, Lance and Matt Jo Lynn Accardo Lewis (September 24, 1957 - August 1, 2007) Love Always Mom, Lance and Matt

Edie Vell Dew, 82
BASTROP — Edie Vell Dew, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is in Carter Cemetery in Bastrop.

Viola Eppinette, 83
BASTROP — Viola Eppinette, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harmony Baptist Church in Collinston. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Simmie Heisler, 74
Simmie Heisler of West Monroe, a retired Manville printer, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at McClendon Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Maye Belle Howington, 98
BASTROP — Maye Belle Howington, a retired sales person, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Lone Cedar Cemetery in Franklin Parish.

Phillip A. 'Phil' Jones, 55
JONESBORO — Phillip A. "Phil" Jones, a retired grocery store employee, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Jonesboro Cemetery.

George G. McCallum, 81
George G. McCallum of Monroe, a retired maintenance employee, died June 7. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Assembly of God Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ebony Mitchell, 25
RAYVILLE — Ebony Mitchell, a restaurant worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Marie Elizabeth Senn, 87
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Marie Elizabeth Senn, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Corbin Ferry Baptist Church. Burial is Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Julia Warren, 83
FARMERVILLE — Julia Warren, a homemaker, died Thursday. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Monday in the sunroom at Timberlake Nurse Care Center in Farmerville. Burial is in Mount Tabor Cemetery near Farmerville.

Gladys White, 92
BASTROP — Gladys White, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tenant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ivye Pylant Wink, 103
Ivye Pylant Wink of West Monroe, a secretary, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bradley, Hattie: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brakefield, James M.: 2 p.m. today, Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Campbell, Paul Anthony: 10 a.m. today, Grace Baptist Church, Harmon Johnson Road, Monroe.
Carroll, Alice Faye: 2 p.m. today, Memorial United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Edwards, Keith: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
French, Jimmie L.: 11 a.m. today, New Salem Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Lotz, Maralyn Gilmore: 10 a.m. today, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
McCarty, Shannon DeNisa: 2 p.m. today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman.
McCurdy, Mackley: 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Minor, Olevia D.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Nellams, Michael "Mike": 1 p.m. today, Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church, Homer.
Rufus, Connie: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
South, Robert: 1 p.m. today, Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton.

August 2, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. CONNIE C. FEEBACK Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Connie C. Feeback, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Connie passed away on July 31, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. She came to Monroe in 1939 and was employed by Walgreen's before marrying John in 1941. They later owned and managed a small grocery store in downtown West Monroe from 1944 until 1953. Connie was a charter member of St. Paschal's Church and was a lifelong member of the ladies auxiliary. Connie is preceded in death by her husband, John J. Feeback; her parents, Frank Columbus, Sr. and Emelia Nobile Columbus; her sisters, Mary Wells and Pauline Hayden; and her brothers, Mike Columbus, Dan Columbus and Frank Columbus, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Bowling and Mack Abston; sons, Frank Feeback and wife Irma and Jake Feeback; grandchildren, Jeff Ferracci and wife Nina, Jessica Hughes and husband Scott, Brian Feeback and wife Jessica and Laura Gasca and husband Carlos; several great grandchildren; brother, Pete Columbus; two sisters, Virginia Hutson and husband Huey and Elizabeth Joseph and a host of cherished neighbors and friends. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Chris Columbus, David Hutson, Conrad Hayden, Frank Columbus III, Nick Joseph, Chris Columbus, Mark Hutson, Pete Hayden, Matt Hutson, Mark Columbus and Nick Joseph. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Ferracci and Brian Feeback. A Rosary Service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday with visitation to follow from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The family would like to recognize Mary Joe Taylor, Dorothy Soles and Carla Rainwater for providing excellent care; Sue Self for visiting Connie every weekend with Holy Communion; special friend and neighbor Corine Weems, her home health nurse, Regina of Glenwood Hospice and all of her many dear friends for their love and support. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Building Fund. Online registry/condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

OTTA ESTELLE BAKER GILBERT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Otta Estelle Baker Gilbert, 91, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday August 2, 2008 at St. Pascal's Catholic Church with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Gilbert was born July 10, 1917 and passed away on August 1, 2008. She was a member of St. Pascal's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.W. "Bill" Gilbert, Jr.; parents, Carson and Edna Baker; brothers, Clayton M. and Alvie W. Baker; and sisters Audie L. Martindale and Opal L. Simmons. Survivors include her children, Joyce Sharp and husband Walter of West Monroe, James Gilbert and wife Evelyn of Monroe, Dr. Danny Gilbert and wife Debbie of Monroe, and Matt Gilbert and wife Anne of West Monroe; sister, Billie L. Hassion of Alexandria, LA; grandchildren, Rhonda Cook of Tickfaw, LA, Garland Waites, Jr. and Yvette Rhodes of Gulfport, MS, John David Gilbert of Houston, TX, Erin Turner and husband Joel of Monroe, Ashley Ussery and husband Chris of Denham Springs, LA, Nathan Gilbert and wife Emily of Baton Rouge, LA, Justin Gilbert and Anthony Gilbert of West Monroe; eight great grandchildren, Kevin Parker of Tickfaw, LA, Kasey Cook of Loranger, LA, Luke Cook and wife Mandy of Dacula, GA, Jessica and Trey Waites of Ponchatoula, LA, Morgan and Patrick Turner of Monroe, and Chloe and Noah Ussery of Denham Springs, LA; three great, great grandchildren, Kaliegh Parker, Megan Prine, and Matthew St. Romaine of Loranger, LA. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Gilbert's grandsons. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ronald Koepke, Dr. Samer Roy, Patients Choice Hospice and the staff of Glenwood Medical Center. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Florence 'Coty' Davidson, 81
Florence Marie "Coty" Davidson of West Monroe, a retired Olin Kraft employee, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Edie Vell Dew, 82
BASTROP — Edie Vell Dew, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is in Carter Cemetery in Bastrop.

Ebony Mitchell, 25
RAYVILLE — Ebony Mitchell, a restaurant worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gladys White, 92
BASTROP — Gladys White, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tenant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ivye Pylant Wink, 103
Ivye Pylant Wink of West Monroe, a secretary, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

August 3, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GEORGE G. MCCALLUM JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Memorial services for George G. McCallum, Jr., 81, of Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Bethel Assembly of God, Monroe with Brother Frank Sellers officiating. George McCallum passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a WWII Vet and a member of the DAV and the American Legion organizations. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden. But in his later years, he did his hunting, fishing, and gardening on TV. He loved his church, God, and his family and his loving wife. He was preceded in death by his parents, George G. McCallum Sr. and Vivan McCallum; sister, Normi McCallum Thorn. Survivors include wife, Ruth Marie McCallum; three children, Huey Bayles and wife Carolyn of Monroe, LA, Ernestine Reeves and husband David of Macon, GA, Jeanie Gilbert of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, Patrick Bayles of Monroe, LA, Jessica and R.T. Gilbert of West Monroe, LA, Valerie Breazeal of Macon, GA; five brothers, Kenneth McCallum and wife Carolyn of West Monroe, LA, Charles McCallum and wife Elaine of Swartz, Allan McCallum of Monroe, LA, Phil Hill and wife Pat of Swartz, LA, Richard Hill and wife Dianne of Swartz, LA; two sisters, Peggy Stout of Zowille, LA and Ailene James and husband Wayne of Swartz, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Thomas Williams. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOHN LARRY WALTERS, JR. Aspen Mortuary of Lakewood Colorado John Larry Walters, Jr., of Littleton, Co, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 to be with his precious Lord Jesus. He was born on October 21, 1971 in Monroe, Louisiana. He graduated from ULM with a degree in Dental Hygiene. John had a passion for painting, enjoyed cooking, loved to fish, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a wonderful person who had a big heart. John had a very close relationship with God and was always uplifting those around him. His big smile will always be instilled in our hearts forever. We love you John and we will see you in Heaven to be reunited once again!!! Preceding him in death were his grandfather-Thomas Ray Lynch, Sr. of Winnsboro, La. and Rev. John and Pauline Walters of Delhi, La. The survivors include his wife, Amy of Denver, Colo., daughters-Emily of Denver, Colo., Lorianne of Denver, Colo., and son-Michael of Alabama. Parents-Larry and Gay Walters of Monroe, La., sisters-Angela Gonzalez of San Antonio, Tx., and Christie Englisbee of El Paso, Tx. Grandparents-Duane and Mable Storm of Monroe, La., and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends. Services will be held beginning 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Belleview Community Church in Littleton, Colorado. 12472 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton, Colo.. Interment with military honors at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colo.

LOUISE "TIZ" TISDALE NUNNALLY Kramer Funeral Home, Alexandria, LA. Funeral services for Louise Tisdale Nunnally will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with the Rev. Barry Hoekstra officiating. Private interment service will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, under the direction of John Kramer & Son. Mrs. Nunnally, 80, of Alexandria, died Saturday August 2, 2008 in her residence. Mrs. Nunnally was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles F. "Dooley" Nunnally. Mrs. Nunnally was a native of Monroe and attended Newcomb College and graduated from LSU. She taught fifth grade ("the best grade to teach") at Cherokee Elementary for six years. She was active in the Alexandria Junior League and was named Sustainer of the Year in 2003. In 1992, she was awarded an honorary membership in the Matinee Music Club. She joined Rapides Savings and Loan which later became Louisiana Savings and Loan where she was a savings supervisor, teaching personnel in the Lake Charles area. She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alexandria-Pineville Chamber of Commerce and the local chapter of the Red Cross of America. Mrs. Nunnally was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Alexandria and played the piano for the Joymakers, playing at several local nursing homes. In 1973, she was named an Honorary and Life Member of the Central Louisiana Press Club for her many years of devotion to their Gridiron Show. Mrs. Nunnally is survived by: Five children: Charles Freeman Nunnally, III of Alexandria, LA; Dent Tisdale Nunnally and his wife, Myra of Sulphur, LA; Louise Nunnally Spence and her husband, David of Alexandria, LA; Richard Lee Nunnally of Alexandria, LA; William Henry Nunnally of Alexandria, LA; One brother, Dr. Alfred Dent Tisdale and his wife, Martha of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Ten grandchildren an two great-grandchildren. Friends are asked to call from 1:00 PM until time of service Tuesday at John Kramer & Son. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148-0552. The family of Mrs. Nunnally wishes to express their deep appreciation to her caregivers, Carolyn Alford, Lynn Temple and the St. Joseph Hospice Care. Notes of condolence may be sent online at kramerfunerals@aol.com.

MRS. IVYE P. WINK Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ivye P. Wink, age 103, will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 4, 2008 at Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Mrs. Wink was born on May 14, 1905 and passed away on August 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dillard Wink. Survivors include her sons, J. D. Wink and wife, Faye of Pinehurst, N.C, Julius C. Wink and wife, Loretta of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, Jay Wink and his wife, Sue, Kevin Wink and his wife,Terri, Ken Wink and his wife, Melinda, Sandra Wink Miller and her husband, Jeff and Wendy Wink Elliott and her husband, David; three great grandsons, Todd Wink, Kobie Wink, and Grant Miller, and four great granddaughters, Douglas Wink, Randall Wink, Brittany Wink and Shelby Miller and four nieces. Mrs. Wink was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe since 1933. She was active in the Women's Missionary Union at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Mrs. Wink was faithful in sending cards every week to those who could not leave their home due to illness or circumstance. She was a prayer warrior for those in need and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Eppinette, John Grantham, Eugene Eppinette, Don Bell, Tommy Wrenn and W. W. Lovett. Honorary pallbearer will be Randolph Cage. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Donations may be made to The Global Impact Fund at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

ROBERT C. "BOBBY" BOYTER Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA Funeral services will be held for Robert C. "Bobby" Boyter, at 10:00 AM, on Monday August 4, 2008, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Rev. Randy Hales will officiate. Interment will follow at the Gardens of Memory cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday August 3, 2008. Robert was born December 22, 1919. He entered into rest August 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by wife- Lorene Boyter, infant daughter, Diane Boyter, grandson, Colby Higginbotham. Robert is survived by his sons: Bobby W. Boyter and wife Debbie of West Monroe LA, Larry Boyter and wife Sharon of Sheridan, Wyoming, daughter, Sandra Higginbotham and husband Dennis of Minden, sister, Shirley Connell of Rayville, LA, brother, Roy Boyter of Shreveport, eight grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army, served in World War II and awarded the bronze star, silver star and a purple heart medal. Memorials may be made to: Emmanuel Baptist Church 713 Homer Road Minden, LA 71055.

SIMMIE L. HEISLER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Simmie L. Heisler, 74, of West Monroe will be Sunday afternoon, August 3rd, 2008, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary of the McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Born September 22nd, 1933, in Choudrant, LA, he was the son of the late Melvin and Eunice Bryan Heisler. He passed away on Thursday, July 31st, 2008, in West Monroe. A retired printer with the Manville Corporation, he was a member of the McClendon Baptist Church and a US Army veteran serving from 1954 to 1956. Survivors include his beloved wife of almost 52 years, Patricia Ann Cheeks Heisler; 4 sons, Reginal, Michael, Randall, and Robert Heisler and wife, Jackie; a daughter-in-law, Dustie Heisler; sister, Edna Justice and husband, Don; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Gloria Cheeks; sister-in-law Margie Bryan; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and 2 special cousins, Bryan Melton and Randall Bryan. Pallbearers are Heath, Thad, Ridge, Chad, Nicholas, and Brian Heisler, and Bryan Justice. Mr. Heisler will lie in-state at the McClendon Baptist Church on Sunday from 1:00PM until service time. To our pastor, Rev. Rick Crandall and our church family at McClendon and to Dr. Barry Weinberger and the staff of Southern Care Hospice for their care of Mr. Simmie during his illness, the family says "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and God bless you all!" Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Connie C. Feeback, 92
Connie C. Feeback, a homemaker from West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery, with Mulhearn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lena Rivers Lindsey, 77
FARMERVILLE — Lena Rivers Lindsey, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

T.W. Martin, 88
SALINE — T.W. Martin, self-employed in the timber industry, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Antioch Cementery in Ward 10, located in Winn Parish.

Judy Diane Redden, 62
Judy Diane Redden, a retired PBX operator, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the director of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

The Rev. Lee M. Robertson, 75
JONESBORO — The Rev. Lee M. Robertson, a minister, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Dodson. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. Sunday at Harmony Grove Church. Southern Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Dew, Edie Vell: 10 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Eppinette, Viola: 2 p.m. today, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston.
Heisler, Simmie: 2 p.m. today, McClendon Baptist Church.
Howington, Maye Belle: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jones, Phillip A. 'Phil': 2 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
McCallum, George G.: 3 p.m. today, Bethel Assembly of God Church, Monroe.
Warren, Julia: 10 a.m. Monday, Timberlake Nurse Care Center, Farmerville.

August 4, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jack Abreu, 78
Jack Abreu of West Monroe, a disc jockey, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry W. Coon, 55
Larry W. Coon of West Monroe, a construction engineer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Brenda Freeman, 58
CLAYTON — Brenda Kathy Freeman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Harvey 'Bud' Golden, 82
RUSTON — Harvey L. "Bud" Golden, retired from South Central Bell, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

David B. Greer, 69
JONESBORO — David Bernard Greer, an electrician, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joseph Grimes Jr., 69
RAYVILLE — Joseph Grimes Jr., a pipeline worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dale Edgar Jones, 49
Dale Edgar Jones of Monroe, a computer analyst, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Gayo Almo Jordan, 88
JIGGER — Gayo Almo Jordan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jigger Apostolic Church, Jigger. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James W. Martin, infant
RUSTON — James Wyatt Martin, the infant son of Jeff and Megan Martin, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Margarite Mathus, 89
Margarite "Margaret" Rinehart Calloway Shipp Mathus of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ebony Mitchell, 25
RAYVILLE — Ebony Mitchell, a restaurant worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Alice Namie, 90
JONESBORO — Mary Alice Namie, a homemaker, died Monday. A rosary will held at 11:15 a.m. today with a Mass at noon at St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Hodge. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Linda Marie Naul, 57
STERLINGTON — Linda Marie Naul, co-owner of K&J Refrigeration in Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Lillian Pollock, 80
BASTROP — Lillian Pollock, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Zaire D. Presley, infant
Zaire De'Jan Presley of Monroe, the infant son of Shunta Presley, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Judy D. Redden, 61
Judy Dianne Redden of Monroe, a retired PBX computer operator, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Gladys White, 92
BASTROP — Gladys White, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dock Wilson, 87
DUBACH — Dock Wilson, a laborer in wood manufacturing, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubach.

Dazzmian Young, 22
DELHI — Dazzmian Young, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Jones, Edgar Wilson: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Martin, Isophine: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Church of Christ, Monroe.
Montemayor, Tommie 'Ranee' Bankston: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

August 5, 2008 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GARY D FARLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Gary D Farley, 58, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Farley passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008, at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a graduate of LA Tech, a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and a U. S. Army veteran during the Vietnam Era. Gary had a great sense of humor and love for the outdoors. Spending time gardening with his friends in Bastrop, LA was one of his favorite pastimes. He had a true love for his family and passion for his work. Mr. Farley was a fiber supply manager for International Paper for thirty-two years. He was a valued member of the West Region lead team...always able to provide insight to difficult issues. He had a well deserved reputation for honesty and integrity. Survivors include his wife of thirty-seven years, Claudia Farley; one son, Gary Reed Farley of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Beth Farley Swanner and husband Jeff of Monroe, and Laura Gale Farley of Auburn, AL; two grandchildren, Stella and Lizzie Swanner; one brother, Richard Farley of Bismarck, ND; and sister, Diane Clements of Haynesville, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

JOHN MICHAEL CORRERO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. John Michael Correro, 23, of Swartz, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 700 2nd Street, Shelby, MS, with Rev. Donald Derivaux officiating. Interment will follow in Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, MS under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Correro passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Van Sam, Jr. and JoLynne Correro. Pallbearers will be William Buck, Andrew Buck, Paul Mangialardi, John Finley Mangialardi, Andrew (Drew) Mangialardi, and Bob Fava. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ARCO, or Family Helping Families of NELA. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the numerous Doctors and Nurses at St. Francis Medical Center and the multitude of nurses who took care of John for 20 years at home. Despite his many afflictions, John Michael was a patient, loving child with a strong will to live. He showed his love to his caregivers and parents with his simple smile. His parents Thank God for the time He gave John Michael to them. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARTHA ARDIS TAYLOR ROBERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ardis Taylor Roberson, age 93, of Downsville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Downsville Baptist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Mike DeVillier with interment to follow at Downsville cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Roberson was born July 19, 1915, and passed away August 4, 2008. Mrs. Roberson was a lifelong member of the Downsville Baptist Church where she remained very active as long as her health allowed. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. Mrs. Roberson also enjoyed sewing, but one of her greatest passions was taking care of her lawn and her flower gardens, and she truly had a talent for that. She was preceded in death by her ten siblings and her husband of 71 years, Henry Gray Roberson. She is survived by her children: Taylor Gray Roberson and wife Wyvonne of Downsville, Gerald Lane Roberson and wife Barbara of Hope, AR, and Martha Walsworth and husband Gary of Choudrant; grandchildren: Michael Roberson, Terri Efird, Marjo Brasher, Allison DeVenney, Randall Roberson, and Elizabeth Roberson; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Roberson, Randall Roberson, Trey Rodgers, Parrish Brasher, Jason Efird and Timothy DeVenney. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Planned Memorials may be made to the Downsville Baptist Church Mission Trip Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. DOROTHY MAY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy May, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, at Asbury United Methodist Church, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Bo Horne and Rev. Johnny Hankins will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. May was born October 3, 1931 in Natchitoches, LA and passed away August 3, 2008 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and also a member of Happy Wheels R V Club. Mrs. May was preceded in death by parents, Claude B. and Leta Smith and a brother, Charles Smith. Mrs. May is survived by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth May; 2 daughters, Susie May and Charlene Wilhite and husband Larry; 2 grandchildren, David Wilhite and Kara Wilhite. Pallbearers will be Joe Kelly, Chris May, Wayne May, Ronnie Patrick, Bobby Ray Smith and David Wilhite. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. MARY ALICE "ALICE" NAMIE Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Mrs. Mary Alice Namie, 90, of Jonesboro, LA, passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe after a brief illness. Mrs. Namie was a life-long resident of Jonesboro and a longtime member of St. Lucy Catholic Church in Hodge. A rosary will be said at ll:15 AM at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Hodge with a funeral mass to follow at l2:00 noon at the church with Monsignor Franz Graff officiating. A brief visitation will be held between the rosary and the mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Namie is survived by her special cousin Mary Negem of Quitman, LA, her daughter Mimi Johnson and husband Rex of Quitman, LA and their children, Anna Marie Johnson Teague and husband Chad and child Jackson Woodard Teague of Houston, TX, Mary Elizabeth Johnson Hartwell and husband Brad and child Ava Marie and soon to come son Sam of Houston, TX, and Garner Johnson of Dallas, TX. Mrs. Negem's son, Fred Negem of New York, NY. Mrs. Namie is also survived by cousin Roy Nomey and wife Geneva of Quitman, LA and cousins Pamela Huckaby of Shreveport, LA, Patty Langlois of Monroe, LA, and Joseph G. Nomey III and wife Angie of Jonesboro, LA. She is also survived by a special companion, Nelly McKinzy. Pallbearers will be Garner Johnson, Chad Teague, Roy Isaac Nomey Jr., Roy Nomey, Sonny Nomey , Rex Johnson, James Harper and Ray Crowell.Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. You may view and send condolences at edmondsfuneralhome.com

SALVATORE MICHAEL PITARRO, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Salvatore Michael Pitarro, Sr., 69, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at St. Matthew Mausoleum with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Pitarro passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008, at his residence after a brief illness. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Pitarro was a retired jeweler from Service Merchandise. He loved golf, was an avid skier, and enjoyed deer hunting. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Francis Russo and Rita Roberts. Survivors include his son, Salvatore M. Pitarro, Jr. and wife Carole A.; brothers, Charles Pitarro and wife Johnnie, Joe Pitarro, Steven Pitarro and wife Jennifer, and Michael Pitarro; sister, Ninaette O'Brier and husband Don; brother-in-law, Leonard Russo; step children, Randy Brown and wife Teresa, and Robin Stults; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com