Jan - 2010 - Obituaries from The News-Star

January 1, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CARDARIAL "TO TO" ATKINS Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Cardarial "To To" Atkins, 45, of Monroe, LA are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2010 at River of Life Church of Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Evelyn Dean officiating. Mr. Atkins was born on October 17, 1964 to parents Dorothy Jean Atkins and Spencer Arthur. He departed this life on December 26, 2009. He graduated from Wisner High School and attended Southern University, ULM and graduated from Delta Community College. He was previously employed by E.A. Conway Memorial Hospital and Guide of Monroe, LA. Most recently he was employed by Primary Health Services Center, Monroe, LA. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 18 yrs, Gwenda Atkins; three children, Lakisha Atkins, Melissa Atkins and Jordan Atkins all of Monroe, LA; both parents, two sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Richardson Funeral Home.

EDNA LOIS COOK Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Edna Lois Cook, 88, of Delhi, LA will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Brother Bernard Duchense and Brother Pete Bradfield officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Cook was born December 16, 1921 in Clarks, LA and passed away on December 29, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a homemaker and a member of Dunn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband J. W. "Bill" Cook in 1966, by her parents: Daniel and Annie Honeycutt, and by 4 sisters: Muriel Stringfellow, Claudia Ultzsch, Virgie Daigle and Lavone Burford, and granddaughter: Angela Lois Cook. Mrs. Cook is survived by 2 daughters: Diane Rich and husband, James, Brenda Cook and husband, Dwayne; grandson: Jay Len Caraway; 2 great grandchildren: Jacob Daniel and Sarah Grace Caraway; 2 sisters: Vonceil Bryan and Opal Newman and husband, Bob; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special sister-in-law: Gertrude Rikard. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 2, 2010. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JACK S. LEMLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Jack S. Lemley, 75, of Calhoun, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Liberty Baptist Church in Calhoun with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Lemley was born in Rosebud, TX, on March 17, 1934 and passed away on December 30, 2009 at his home. In 1951, Jack graduated from Rosebud High School, after which he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Korea. Jack was former owner of the Chrysler dealership in Lake Charles, LA, and was affiliated with numerous dealerships in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, and Mississippi. He was also a consultant for General Motors. Since 1993, Jack had been a consultant for Capital Buick, GMC in Baton Rouge, LA. He was an avid golfer and had been a member of Pine Hills Country Club since 1986. Mr. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Augusta Sparks Lemley, and by numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Edie Lemley; daughter, Amanda Lemley; stepsons, Keith Tilley and Eddie Peruso; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Boyd, Ladd Springs, Joe Kvaternick, Dan O'Neal, Charles Bozeman, and Ron Davies. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Pine Hills MGA. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, January 1, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. The Family would like to give a special thanks to the Staff of Southern Care Hospice, Dr. Matt George, Marilyn, Tosha, Elly; Dr. Floyd Jones and staff; Medi-Star Home Health Therapy, David Johnson and Therapist. Also to Charles Bozeman, who was a beloved caregiver and friend, and to Dorothy Carter for her love and devotion through the years. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LYNN F. PHILLIPS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Lynn F. Phillips, 59, of Monroe, LA went home to be with the Lord at St. Francis Medical Center on December 30, 2009. He was born November 8, 1950 in Malvern, AR, and for 31 years, was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a lineman and customer service technician. In 1996, he was ordained as a deacon and served at South Main Baptist Church in Malvern. Lynn loved the outdoors, driving tractors, and raising cattle. He served his country for six years in the Army National Guard. After retiring in June 2000, he and his wife, decided to settle in Monroe to be near their beloved grandchildren. Lynn was a member of Start Baptist Church but enjoyed serving with the Rowland Road Baptist Church Prison Ministry which presented the gospel of Jesus Christ to many prisons throughout northern Louisiana. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, John and Odie Samons Carver and Benjamin and Edith Hendricks Phillips, father, Eric I. Phillips, all of Malvern, one brother, Jimmy Phillips, of Newark, AR and one nephew, Todd Phillips, of Newark, AR. To cherish his memory, his wife of 38 years, Cookie Gilbert Phillips, of Monroe, three daughters and son-in-laws, Jennifer and Jason Shanas of Monroe, Kristi and Craig Lowery of Monroe, and Amanda and JayDe Wright of Malvern. Five grandchildren, Kristen Wright of Bryant, AR, Lauren and Taylor Shanas, and Andrew Lowery, all of Monroe. One brother, Danny Phillips of Malvern and his mother, Janet Carver Phillips, all of Malvern. Visitation will be held Friday, January 1, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, with Rev. Glen Alston and Dr. Joe Turner officiating, followed by interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery on Hwy 80. Pallbearers will be Robert and Kelly Gilbert, Danny and Daniel Phillips, Tim Boles, and Al Kelly. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Sehon, Carey Etier, and members of the Rowland Road Baptist Church Prison Ministry Team. Memorials may be made to Premier Hospice of Monroe, who lovingly took care of Lynn during his courageous battle with cancer, Start Baptist Church, or the Cancer Foundation League of Northeast Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MATTIE LEE GEWIN RUTLEDGE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Mattie Lee Gewin Rutledge, 97, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 2, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Bo Horn and Rev. Howard Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rutledge Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rutledge was born on June 28, 1912 and passed away on December 30, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the Woodlawn Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rutledge is preceded in death by her husband, Jame Alfred Rutledge, (they would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on January 1, 2010); son, Gary Wayne Rutledge; parents, William and Della Gewin; and three sisters, Neva Arrant, Iva Barfoot and Cleora Johnston. Survivors include her children, Roger Rutledge and Gail Rutledge Wheelis and husband, David; grandchildren, Mike Wheelis and wife, Janice, Don Wheelis and wife, Carolyn, Sheri Lindsey and husband, Todd, Denise Rutledge, Brenda Hilburn and husband, Todd and Wayne Rutledge and wife, Kathy; eleven great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rutledge's grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Wayne Rutledge, Todd Hilburn, Mike Wheelis, Phillip Wheelis, Patrick Wheelis, Cody Warner and Adam Wheelis. Honorary pallbearer will be Don Wheelis. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, January 1, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SARAH NELL OWENS CLAY HOWELL Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA ...The Beginning... "A Time to Be Born" Sarah Nell Owens Clay Howell was born on October 15, 1942 in New Orleans, LA to the late Mildred Jones Owens and Edward Thomas Owens, Jr. "A Time to Die" She departed this life, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at her home surrounded by and in the comfort of loved ones. "A Time to Plant" She was united with the New Light Baptist Church by baptism in August, 1991 under the present leadership. She has served on the Wedding committee, the Scholarship committee and has been the church announcer for several years. "A Time to Build Up" She received a B.S. degree in English education from Grambling College in 1963. Additional hours were earned at California State University at Los Angeles. Sarah began her teaching career in Los Angeles along with a career in real estate. Sarah taught English at Carroll High School and at Neville High School. After retiring in 2004, she became a realtor with John Rea Realty. After having been widowed from Marlon Clay in 1989, Sarah and Autrey Lane Howell were united in holy matrimony on July 6, 1991. "A Time of Peace" She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Edward Owens and one sister, Eunice Owens Jones. "A Time to Weep and a Time to Mourn" She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband, Autrey Lane Howell; two children: Gabrielle Elizabeth Clay of Hollywood, CA and Monique Janine Clay of Monroe, LA; one very precious granddaughter, Zoey Rashelle Thomas of Monroe, LA; one sister: Barbara A. Theard of Los Angeles, CA and one brother, Dale Martin Owens of New Orleans, LA; sister-in-law, Octavia Frazier and husband Curtis of Monroe, LA; three brothers-in-law: Michael Lionel Howell, Sr. and wife Jacqueline of Monroe, LA, Reverend Delles Howell, Sr. and wife Shelia of Monroe, LA, Andre Revere Howell of Monroe, LA; four sisters-in-laws: Lois Jean Brooks and husband Webster of Desoto, TX, Mary McLeaud Howell of Monroe, LA, Jiloradine Alva Caddell of Monroe, LA, Sandra Lanier Howell of Dallas, TX. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends to cherish her memories. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM, New Light Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Miller Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

THOMAS F. ROBERTS JR. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Tommy Roberts, 69, of Delhi was born on April 4, 1940 in West Monroe, LA to Thomas F. Roberts Sr. and Margueritte Jowers Roberts and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in West Monroe following a brief illness. Tommy was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a former Diesel Engine Mechanic with Michigan Wiscosin Pipeline Co., former truck driver and was a member of the Dunn Baptist Church. Tommy loved watching not only his grandsons, but the entire DCS football & baseball teams and faithfully followed all the young boys and was proud of their development. He is preceded in death by his father. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Howard Roberts of Delhi; two daughters, Tammie Diane Roberts and Brandi Roberts Simms and husband Chris all of Delhi; two grandsons, Heath and Hunter Simms of Delhi; his mother, Margueritte Roberts of Delhi; mother-in-law, Mildred Howard Holland of Delhi; one brother, Garry Dean Roberts and wife Jackie of Mesquite, TX; an uncle, John Jowers of West Monroe, LA; two aunts, Mary Jowers Whitehead and Bernice Jowers both of West Monroe, LA and numerous cousins and other close relatives. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the Dunn Baptist Church with Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. and Rev. W. H. "Buckie" Curry officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 1, 2010 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Burial with Military honors will be held in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery near Delhi. Pallbearers will be the 2010 Seniors of the Delhi Charter School Football team; Hunter Pruitt, Zac Bembenick, Kyle Hammons, Randy Julian, Ben Gates, John Hansen, Justin Ogden, Justin Ford, Josh Wallace, Tyler Sanders & Kent Speight. Honorary pallbearers will be Otha Nielsen, Everett Mooney, Allen Neal, Sonny Hosea and Dr. Samuel P. Scurria. The family would like to thank Nephrology Consultants, Fresenius Medical Care Staff & Cornerstone Hospital for the care provided to Tommy. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com.

TINA GAYLE NEWSOM Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Tina Gayle Newsom are Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Milton Pray will officiate. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Ms. Newsom was born February 18, 1974 in Monroe, LA and passed away December 30, 2009 in Ruston, LA. She is survived by her mother, Judy Murray; two fathers, Jimmy Murray and Floyd Newsom; two brothers, Joseph Murray and Jimmy Murray, Jr.; two step-sisters, Nikki Greer and Amber Newsom; a special aunt, Wanda Hammett; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

WADE M. VINSON, JR. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Wade M. Vinson, Jr., age 81, of St. Joseph will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010 in the Maryland Baptist Church near St. Joseph, with Rev. Larry Foster officiating with the eulogy given by Judge Dewayne Hale. Visitation will be Friday, January 1, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Maryland Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Legion Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah. Mr. Vinson died early Thursday, December 31, 2009 after a lenghty illness. He was born in Oak Grove, LA and had lived in Tensas Parish since 1941. He was a retired farmer and a member of Maryland Baptist Church. In 1977, Mr. Vinson and several other Tensas Farmers were instrumental in building the Tensas Co-Op Gin where he served on the board of directors for several years. Mr. Vinson is a member of the Louisiana Cattleman's Association, Tensas Farm Bureau and past Tensas Parish School Board Member for 18 years. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Virginia Sue Hale Vinson of St. Joseph, LA; 3 sons Mike Vinson and wife Marcella of St. Joseph, David Vinson and wife Robin of Martin, South Dakota and Steve Vinson and wife Donna of St. Joseph, LA; 4 grandsons Mickey Vinson, Dale Vinson, Matt Vinson and Blake Vinson; 4 granddaughters Erin Vinson, Sophie V. Kriss, Abby Vinson and Lana Vinson; 5 great-grandchildren Garrett Vinson, Taylor Vinson, Ashlynn Vinson, Matti Vinson and Brody Vinson; 3 step grandchildren Jennifer Ellerbe, Juli Hale, Eric Hale and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Wade Vinson, Sr. and Sabra Vinson and a sister Maxine Outlaw. Active pallbearers will be Michael W. Vinson, Jr., James Dale Vinson, Matthew Lynn Vinson, Steven Blake Vinson, Richard Hale and Brandon Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Outlaw, Michael Garrett Vinson and Dickie Smith. Memorials may be made to Northeast Louisiana Livestock Show, St. Joseph, LA or Tensas Academy in St. Joseph, LA.

Leonard Dale Aulds, 64
FARMERVILLE — Leonard Dale Aulds, a salesman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Ruby Bagwell, 91
MOUNT HOLLY, Ark. — Ruby Bagwell, a retired store clerk, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Henry Clay "H.C." Book, 82
JONESVILLE — Henry Clay "H.C." Book Jr, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. until service time Saturday. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Leonard W. Bosch, 76
JONESBORO — Leonard W. Bosch, a forestry nurseryman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Edmunds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories.

Sofia Carmen Calderon, infant
ALEXANDRIA — Sofia Carmen Calderon, infant daughter of Oscar and Sarah Calderon, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Larto Apostolic Church. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of the service. at the church. Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Lillie Ethel Finch, 98
ENGLEWOOD, Ohio — Lillie Ethel Finch, a homemaker formerly of Kilbourne, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Nadine Gilmore, 89
EXTENSION — Nadine Gilmore, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Desmond M. Jiles, 18
DELHI — Desmond M. Jiles, a student, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon at Funerals by McFarland and at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Seven Star Cemetery in Waverly.

Willie Lee McCain, 82
Willie Lee McCain of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Leroy Edmond Paul, 86
MONTEREY — Leroy Edmond Paul, retired from Brown Brothers Feed & Seed in Jonesville, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Eva Church of God. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Palo Alto Cemetery, Mayna, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Thomas F. Roberts Jr., 69
DELHI — Thomas F. Roberts Jr., a retired deisel engine mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Satuarday at Dunn Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.

Heroise Thornton Smith, 84
GILBERT — Heroise Thornton Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is at 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bates, Emma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lone Wa Worship Center, Monroe.
Bennett, Donnel Ray: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Richwood.
Bethea, Alyce: 3 p.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Boley, Viola: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Mangham.
Gardner, J.C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hayes, Myra: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Houston, Bryant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston.
Howell, Sarah: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Jessie: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Johnson, Leola S.: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Johnson, Lillian: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Delhi.
Mitchell, Mary Montgomery: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Moore, Dianne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Moreland, Kelvin L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Newsome, Tina Gayle: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Potter, Louis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Simmons, Beulah L.: 1 p.m. Monday, Lewis Temple C.M.E., Grambling.
Ward, Fannie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Published: January 01. 2010 1:15AM

January 2, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ROBERT C. FOWLER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert C. Fowler 74, of Bastrop, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Rev. Tommy Nelson, Rev. Jimmy Fowler, and Rev. Larry White will be officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Mr. Fowler was born July 4, 1935 in Highlanddale, MS and died December 31, 2009 in Bastrop, LA. He was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, Past President of the Missouri Baptist Deaf Convention, Past President of the Missouri Senior Citizens, and former Moderator of the Agape Baptist Church of the Deaf. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Vlady Fowler, and two sisters Patsy Miller and Sue Fowler. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Fowler; five sons, Robert Clinton Fowler, Jr. of Shiloh, IL, Gerald Fowler of St. Hedwig, TX, Michael Fowler of West Point, MS, James (Petey) Fowler of Garland, TX, and Paul Fowler of West Point, MS; one step-son, Mike Brown of Sterlington, LA; two sisters, Jean Sizemore of Pheba, MS and Jo Grisham of Tupelo MS; two brothers, Jimmy Fowler of Laurel, MS and Tommy Fowler of Pheba, MS; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scott Duke, Leon Guirlando, James Brownell, Lantis Oglesbee, Harry Trahan, and Lacy Brownell. Honorary pallbearers are Lowell McClendon, Josh Thomason, John Bruce, Nathan Hester, and grandsons. Memorials can be made to Crossroads Baptist Church Deaf Ministry Fund. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Online condolence may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

STANLEY R. MINTZ, MD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorial services for Dr. Stanley R. Mintz, 87, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 3, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Gregg Riley and Rabbi David Kline officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. Stanley R. Mintz, a resident of Monroe since 1933, graduated from Neville High School in 1937 and proceeded to Tulane University for his B.S. and M.D. degrees. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as an Army physician. Upon discharge from the Army, he served his residency in Anesthesiology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and returned to Monroe in 1948 to organize and direct the Anesthesiology Department of St. Francis Hospital. In 1956, he introduced private practice of Anesthesiology, continuing as director, and founded Anesthesia Associates. In 1980, as an assistant professor, he helped organize the Anesthesia Department at LSU Regional Medical Center in Monroe. He retired in 1990. He served as president of the Ouachita Medical Society, 5th District Medical Society, Northeast Louisiana Health Planning Council, and Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists. He also served on the boards of Louisiana State Health Planning Council, Louisiana State Medical Society, Temple B'Nai Israel, Ouachita Council on Aging, Masur Museum of Arts, and Advisory Council of Lifeshare Blood Center. His interests were love of family, golf, hunting, fishing, art, and regular bridge and poker games with old friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Gallagher Mintz. Survivors include his children, Steve Mintz, Andy Mintz and wife Becky, Ellen Mintz, and Mary Theus and husband Ed; grandchildren, Charlotte, Ben, Joanie, Will, Blair, Brandon, Stanton, Ken, and Ellen. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ouachita Council on Aging, Lifeshare Blood Center, Food Bank, Temple B'Nai Israel, or the charity of your choice. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Terry Edward Allbritton, 55
Terry Edward Allbritton of Monroe, a law professor, died Thursday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby Bagwell, 88
MOUNT HOLLY, Ark. — Ruby Bagwell, a retired store clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Billy Bassett, 56
GRAYSON — Billy Bassett, a mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Star Cemetery, Kelly.

Violet Brown, 81
MARION — Violet Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lucille Fallin Dring, 89
SIMSBORO — Lucille Fallin Dring, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Rest Baptist Church Cemetery.

James M. Fletcher, 79
WINNSBORO — James Marvin "Bo" Fletcher, a retired high school teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Dickey Gay, 24
EROS — Dickey Gay died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Mamie Jones Isgitt, 86
OAK GROVE — Mamie Jones Isgitt, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethlethem Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

C.E. Kees, 91
RUSTON — C.E. "Buster" Kees, a retired Chevron employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Jack S. Lemley, 75
Jack S. Lemley of Calhoun, an automobile salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lynn F. Phillips, 59
Lynn F. Phillips of Monroe, a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. employee, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Viva Pruett, 90
Viva Pruett of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Mattie Lee Rutledge, 97
Mattie Lee Gewin Rutledge of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rutledge Cemetery.

Sidney Brown Sims Jr., 66
Sidney Brown Sims Jr. of Monroe, a bomb technician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McGaha Cemetery, Redwing.

Wanda Windham, 70
Wanda Windham of Sterlington died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Aulds, Leonard Dale: 2 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Bates, Emma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lone Wa Worship Center, Monroe.
Bethea, Alyce: 3 p.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Boley, Viola: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Mangham.
Book, Henry Clay: 2 p.m. Saturday, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Bosch, Leonard W.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Calderon, Sofia Carmen: 11 a.m. Monday, Larto Apostolic Church, Larto.
Finch, Lillie Ethel: 1 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Gardner, J.C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hayes, Myra: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Houston, Bryant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston.
Howell, Sarah: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jiles, Desmond M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.
Johnson, Jessie: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Johnson, Leola S.: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Johnson, Lillian: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Delhi.
Mitchell, Mary Montgomery: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Moore, Dianne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Moreland, Kelvin L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Newsome, Tina Gayle: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Paul, Leroy Edmond: 10 a.m. Saturday, Eva Church of God, Monterey.
Potter, Louis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Roberts, Thomas F.: 3 p.m. Saturday, Dunn Baptist Church, Delhi.
Simmons, Beulah L.: 1 p.m. Monday, Lewis Temple C.M.E., Grambling.
Smith, Heroise Thornton: 10 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro
Ward, Fannie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Published: January 02. 2010 1:15AM

January 3, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CHESTER "CHICO" BERRY Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Chester "Chico" Berry, age 64 of Clarks, will be 3:30 PM Sunday, January 3, 2010 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Bill Bradford officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Berry was born Clarks on June 18, 1945 to the union of John Jefferson and Juanita Dupree Berry and passed away on January 1, 2010 at his residence. Chico was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church and of the Masonic Lodge in Columbia formerly of Clarks. He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother; Lester Berry and sister; Evelyn Gunn. Survivors include his brother; Alvin Berry and wife, Evelyn of Grayson, five sisters: Marty Bradford of Columbia, Dottie Masoner and husband, Chuck of Columbia, Bobbie Gunn of Columbia, Daisy Black and husband, Travis of Grayson and Charlene Nutt of Cleveland, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dustin May, David Lyn Crain, Richard Deville, Dexter Ray, Joe Ray and Mike Masoner. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

FRANCES BROWN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Mausoleum and entombment services for Mrs. Frances Brown, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 5th, 2010, at the Mausoleum Chapel in Mulhearn Memorial Park with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Mrs. Brown was born November 25th, 1925 in Orange, TX and she passed away on December 30th, 2009 in Monroe. She graduated from Orange High School and Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Mrs. Brown moved to Monroe in 1948. She was very active in the community, she was member of Junior Charity League, and she was charter member of Bayou Country Club, charter member of Town and Country Garden Club, board member of Masur Museum, Board of Directors at Glenwood Hospital and a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Brown, in January, 1985. Survivors include her 4 children, Charles Brown, Jr., Carrie Lutcher Brown, Richard Eastin Brown and Robert Scott Brown; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The family will receive guests from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday January 4, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or American Heart Association. Online condolence may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOHN EARL TAYLOR, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for John Earl Taylor, Jr., 77, of West Monroe, LA will be 1:00 PM on Monday, January 4, 2010, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Gary Taylor and Rev. Larry Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, Louisiana under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Taylor was born June 6, 1932, in Kelly, Louisiana, and passed away on January 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Doris L. Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed with John Manville, Plant 47, for 31 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing music. He was a friend to many whose lives he touched. He is now gone to be with Doris. Survivors are his daughters, Beth Bennett and husband Chuck, Lynn Taylor and husband Paul, one son, John W. Taylor; eight grandchildren: Melanie, Christopher, Benny, Michelle, Jennifer, Nathan, Teresa and Katie; and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Chris Bennett, Benny Bennett, Nathan Taylor, Ralph Seay, Trent Pruett, and Michael Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are Sammy Hatten and Allen Lofton. Visitation is Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Please send online condolences to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

SIDNEY BROWN SIMS, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Sidney Brown Sims, Jr., 66, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 4, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at McGaha Cemetery in Redwing, LA. Mr. Sims passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. He was an explosive bomb tech and he retired from the Monroe Police Department, Louisiana State Police, The State Department, and the SAIC Company. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of Dee Strickland Lodge and past Master Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Brown Sims, Sr. and Nell Jean Atnip Sims Caldwell. Survivors include his wife, Karen McGaha Sims; son, Christopher Brown Sims and wife Naomi Dawn Harper Sims; grand-daughter, Amelia Grace Brown Sims; one sister, Mary Jane Sims Troutt. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Dee Strickland Lodge. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

STANLEY R. MINTZ, MD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorial services for Dr. Stanley R. Mintz, 87, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 3, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Gregg Riley and Rabbi David Kline officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. Stanley R. Mintz, a resident of Monroe since 1933, graduated from Neville High School in 1937 and proceeded to Tulane University for his B.S. and M.D. degrees. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as an Army physician. Upon discharge from the Army, he served his residency in Anesthesiology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and returned to Monroe in 1948 to organize and direct the Anesthesiology Department of St. Francis Hospital. In 1956, he introduced private practice of Anesthesiology, continuing as director, and founded Anesthesia Associates. In 1980, as an assistant professor, he helped organize the Anesthesia Department at LSU Regional Medical Center in Monroe. He retired in 1990. He served as president of the Ouachita Medical Society, 5th District Medical Society, Northeast Louisiana Health Planning Council, and Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists. He also served on the boards of Louisiana State Health Planning Council, Louisiana State Medical Society, Temple B'Nai Israel, Ouachita Council on Aging, Masur Museum of Arts, and Advisory Council of Lifeshare Blood Center. His interests were love of family, golf, hunting, fishing, art, and regular bridge and poker games with old friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Gallagher Mintz. Survivors include his children, Steve Mintz, Andy Mintz and wife Becky, Ellen Mintz, and Mary Theus and husband Ed; grandchildren, Charlotte, Ben, Joanie, Will, Blair, Brandon, Stanton, Ken, and Ellen; beloved friend, Alberta Hester. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ouachita Council on Aging, Lifeshare Blood Center, Food Bank, Temple B'Nai Israel, or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

VIVA PRUETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Viva Pruett, 90, are 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Her son-in-law, Rev. Ray Owens, Jr. and Rev. William Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Pruett was born in Grayson, LA, on February 1, 1919 and passed away January 1, 2010 at her home. She was a dedicated Registered Nurse, who trained at St. Francis Nursing School, and retired from Conway Hospital in 1984 and from the Ouachita Council on Aging about 1994. She was a long-time member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Monroe. Mrs. Pruett was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers and sisters, all born and reared in Caldwell Parish, LA. She is survived by three daughters, Melinda Jane Baxter, Nancy Lee Owens and husband Ray, Angela Kay Phillips and husband Billy; son, Marvin Jewell Pruett, Jr.; beloved grandchildren, Deborah Ann Caldwell and husband Elliot, James Andrew Baxter and wife Virginia McCuen, James Crawford Phillips, II (Jay) and wife Loraleigh, Matthew Garner Phillips and wife Kristi, Benjamin David Perkins and wife Jenny, Leigh Katherine (Katie) Glaeser and husband John, Jeremy Daniel Holtzer, Kevin J. Mitchell, and Carla Poston; great-grandchildren, Seth Daniel Holtzer, Ewan James Baxter, Grant Garner Phillips, Aedan Allen Glaeser, Tyler Quin Phillips, and Jonas Andrew Glaeser; and her much-loved nieces and nephews and their families. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolence may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

WANDA WINDHAM Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Sue Nelson Craig Windham, age 70, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Paron Baptist Church with Rev. Jarrod Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Harper Springs Cemetery in Huttig, AR under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Windham, a homemaker, beautician, and a resident of Sterlington, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church. Mrs. Windham is preceded in death by her parents, John Lee Nelson and Eloise Fike Nelson; husbands, Jimmie Craig and Bill Windham; daughter, Kelly Craig Blakely; sister, Lanell Nelson Andrews. Mrs. Windham is survived by daughters, Katrina of Houston TX, Pat Dry and husband Mike of Conway, AR; son, Mitch Craig and wife Monica of Sterlington, LA; brother, John Fike Nelson and wife Kathleen of Huttig, AR; grandchildren, Stephanie Craig, Kirsty Craig, Tyler Craig, Laken Blakely, Luke Tucker, Autumn Tucker. Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Nelson, Stacy Savage, John Mark Little, Curly Little, Stan Thomas, Dale Andrews. Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Robertson and Mike Dry. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Golden Funeral Home.

Terry Allbritton, 55
Terry Edward Allbritton of Monroe, a law professor, died Thursday. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Travis Black, 72
GRAYSON — Travis Black, a retired logger and owner of Black's Saw Shop, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Violet Brown, 81
MARION — Violet Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Robert Chapman, 76
MER ROUGE — Robert "Bob" Chapman, a retired locksmith and safe technician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John H. Cooper, 86
John H. Cooper of Monroe, a custodian, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert Clinton Fowler, 74
BASTROP — Robert Clinton Fowler, a retired printer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Bobbie Hall, 78
COLUMBIA — Bobbie Hall, a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Dianne Jarnevich, 51
KILBOURNE — Dianne Jarnevich, a Mary Kay representative, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Gladys Mangum, 79
SHREVEPORT — Gladys Mangum, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Concord Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Jean Mobley, 73
WISNER — Betty Jean Mobley, owner of Betty's This and That Flea Market, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Michael H. Smith, 41
Michael H. Smith of West Monroe, an industrial cleaner for the hydrochemical industry, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Raod, Monroe.

Myrna C. Strong, 72
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Myrna C. Strong, a retired executive assistant at Richland State Bank and formerly of Holly Ridge, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billy Wayne Temple Sr., 64
BOSSIER CITY — Billy Wayne Temple Sr., an auto mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Patricia W. Thompson, 77
NACAGDOCHES, Texas — Patricia W. Thompson, formerly of Ferriday, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Newellton Union Church, Newellton. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dessie Lee Tillman, 77
WINNSBORO — Dessie Lee Tillman died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bassett, Billy: 2 p.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Bosch, Leonard W.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Calderon, Sofia Carmen: 11 a.m. Monday, Larto Apostolic Church, Larto.
Dring, Lucille Fallin: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Finch, Lillie Ethel: 1 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Fletcher, James M.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro.
Howell, Sarah: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Isgitt, Mamie Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Johnson, Jessie: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Johnson, Leola S.: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Kees, C.E. "Buster": 2 p.m. Monday, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Pruett, Viva: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Simmons, Beulah L.: 1 p.m. Monday, Lewis Temple C.M.E., Grambling.
Published: January 03. 2010 1:15AM

January 4, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BETTY MOBLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Miss Betty Mobley, 73 of Wisner, LA will be at 2:00 PM Monday January 4, 2010 at South Central Baptist Church of Wisner with Rev. T. J. Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Miss Mobley was a mother, grandmother, and owner of This-n-That flea market and antiques store in Wisner, LA. She passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 2, 2010 after a brief illness. Survivors include 2 daughters; Barbara McDougle and husband Walter of Wisner, and Mary Mobley of Winnsboro, 2 sons; Tim Mobley and Irvin Mobley of Winnsboro, 1 sister; Jane Whatley of Jonesville, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tim Mobley, Corey Mobley, Zac Dear, Billy Cureington, Brian Richardson, and Billy Mason. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM till time of service on Monday at South Central Baptist Church of Wisner. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

BOBBIE HALL Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Bobbie Jack Hall, age 78 of Columbia, will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 4, 2010 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA. with Brian Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Hall was born in Monroe on February 22, 1931 to the union of Henry Hall and Emma Lee May Gorham Hall and went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his residence. He attended First United Methodist Church in Columbia. Bobbie was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the Navy. He retired with the United States Postal Service after 32 years of dedicated service. Bobbie was an outdoor enthusiast and avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother; Billy Ray Hall. Survivors include his wife of 55 years; Jerry Humphreys Hall of Columbia, daughter; Kathy Hall Hopkins and husband, David of West Monroe, son; Jack Brian Hall and wife, Barbara of Hebert, grandchildren: Claire Hopkins Smith and husband, Darren, Jesse Brian Hall and wife, Jessica, Sarah Beth Hopkins and Annie Hall and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jess Hall, Darren Smith, Autry Reid, John Patterson, Paul Tyson and Danny Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Byrd, Glenn Ainsworth, Ray Hopper and Tom Gay. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

In Memory of: JAMES (COWBOY) DELOACH 5/27/43 to 1/4/07 Cowboy, you're on God's ranch now. Healthy and strong I pray. I do hope God has horses and a stable full of hay. I hope He has rodeos, horse shows and trail rides too. Barrel racing, team pinning and all things cowboys do. And some summer evening should I happen to look up high I just might see my (cowboy) as he rides across the sky. Missing you, Fay

MYRNA C. STRONG Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Myrna C. Strong died in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 1, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to William Aubrey and Ethel Carpenter. She attended Holly Ridge High School, Holly Ridge, Louisiana, graduating in 1955 and going on to business college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She married the late W. L. Strong, Jr. in 1963. She worked as an executive assistant in several banks during her career before retiring from Richland State Bank in 1989. She is survived by her children, Edi Noonan Wood and Robb Strong; five grandchildren; her sister, Marie Wepking, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, Louisiana from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening, January 4, 2010. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity, Louisiana, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. The family requests all memorials in her honor be made to that church (10473 Hwy. 562, Fort Necessity, Louisiana, 71243-5122).

PATRICIA P. CHATHAM Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Bradenton, FL. Patricia P. Chatham, 74, of Lakewood Ranch passed away December 30, 2009. Born in Monroe, Louisiana she lived many years in Atlanta, then moved to Sarasota in 2005 after surviving Hurricane Katrina. She was a commercial and residential real estate developer and investor and was a flight attendant with Braniff Airlines. Patricia was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. She had the strength of Ms. Scarlett O'Hara. She was a wonderful mother who loved children and family and was a great business woman. She loved to play golf and was very adventurous. Patricia is predeceased by her parents, William Marvin Parnell, Nowata Yeager Parnell and her husband, Pierce Chatham. Survivors include her daughters, Polly & Holly Stubblefield; sons, William Hugh Stubblefield III and wife Pam & Parnell Stubblefield and wife Andrea); grandchildren, Cameron and wife Misty Barakat, Kathleen Stubblefield, Isabella Stubblefield; great-grandchild, Taylor Barakat. Patricia Chatham's philosophy on life was Fiddle Dee Dee, it was a wonderful life! Memorial service will be held Sunday, January 3, 11:00 a.m. at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, 720 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to any of the following organizations, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org), TideWell Hospice, Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 (www.tidewell.org), ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.

REGINALD N. BRYAN Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Reginald " Reggie" N Bryan, 85, of Downsville, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Downsville Baptist Church. Rev. Richard May, Rev. Jimmy Eppinette, and Rev. Mike Devillier will officiate. Interment will follow at the Mt. Nebo cemetery. Mr. Bryan was born on July 2, 1924, and passed away peacefully in his sleep January 2, 2010 of natural causes. Reggie served in the 22nd Marine Unit – 6th Division and received a Purple Heart during the invasion of Guam. His working career centered around brick and flooring sales. He was a long-time member of Downsville Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He is preceded in death by 3 brothers, Earl F., Holmes, Lanier, and two sisters Cecil Brooks, and Nelda Jacobs. Survivors include his wife, Jean Pardue Bryan, and 7 children: Laura Lee Bryan, Andy and wife Michelle, Kay Bryan Stokes, Roger, Philip and wife Linda, David and wife Beverly, Steve and wife Kathy. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as sister-in-law Joye Pardue Tucker and husband Bill, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 4th, 2010 at Downsville Baptist Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnnie McFarland, Tommy Banks, Cleve Jr. Hammons, Aaron Bryan, Chad Kinnaird, David Bryan Jr., Erick Bryan, Matthew Kinnaird. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Lazenby, Tommy Baskin, Ronnie Hammons, Earnie Bruce, and Layne Parnell.

TRAVIS LAVELL BLACK Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Travis Lavell Black, age 72 of Grayson, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Grayson Baptist Church in Grayson with Rev. C.R. Martin and Rev. James Carson officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Monday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mr. Black was born in Sikes on August 15, 1937 to the union of Amos J. and Susie Mildred Hinton Black and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his residence. Travis was a member of Grayson Baptist Church and a retired logger. He currently owned Black's Saw Shop since 1985. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and never met a stranger. His sense of humor and character will be remembered and cherished by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Jimmy Wayne Black and sister; Johnny Sue Buckley. Survivors include his wife of 50 years; Daisy Berry Black of Grayson, two sons: Randy Black and wife, Denea and Greg Black and wife, Shelia both of Grayson, two daughters: Pam May and husband, Clint of Columbia and Stacy Deville and husband, Richard of Grayson, grandchildren: Dustin May, Brittany May, Lavell Black, Brandy Stephens and husband, Charles, Thomas Lee Black, Lanie Richie and husband, Darren, Ricky Campbell and wife, Val, Dana Guerrero and husband, Earnest, Danielle Corley and husband, Mark, Tara Black, Jonathan McClanahan and wife, Jennifer and Tiffany McClanahan, great-grandchildren: Dakota Black, Remington Stephens, Maddie Stephens, Garrett Richie, Rosalee Richie, Michael Black, Macie Black, Coty Guerrero, Jackson McClanahan, Matthew Bailey and Aaiden McClanahan. Pallbearers will be Lavell Black, Thomas Black, Dustin May, Jonathan McClanahan, Ricky Campbell, Charles Stephens, Earnest Guerrero and Mark Corley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dakota Black, Michael Black, Jackson McClanahan, Aaiden McClanahan, Remington Stephens, Matthew Bailey, Garrett Richie and Coty Guerrero. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

Louie Alexander, 92
RUSTON — Louie Alexander, a retired business owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mitchell Antley, 90
COLUMBIA — Mitchell Antley, U.S. Air Force retired, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home.

Frances Brown, 84
Frances Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial is in the mausoleum at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Rev. Bob Chapman, 76
MER ROUGE — The Rev. Bob Chapman, a minister and retired locksmith and safe technician, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Assembly of God in Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop and noon until service time Wednesday at the church. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.

Lynda J. Davis, 67
BERNICE — Lynda J. Davis, a retired business owner, died Sunday. Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bernice Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Dickey Gay, 24
EROS — Dickey D. Gay, a logger, died Friday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Cemetery. Visitation is from 4:30-8 p.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Betty J. Mobley, 73
WISNER — Betty Jean Mobley, owner of This-n-That flea market and antiques store, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at South Central Baptist Church. Visitation is from noon until time of service Monday at the church. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Roy L. Mobley, 64
COLLINSTON — Roy Lee Mobley, an oil field worker, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Eulis E. Montpelier, 84
HARRISONBURG — Eulis Edward Montpelier died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.

Viva Pruett, 90
Viva Pruett of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.

John E. Taylor Jr., 77
John Earl Taylor Jr. of West Monroe, a print and press machine operator, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.

Dessie L. Tillman, 77
WINNSBORO — Dessie Lee Tillman died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

James E. Tripp Jr., 83
James E. Tripp Jr. of Monroe, a sales manager, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Tammy D. White, 38
PIONEER — Tammy Delane White, a laundry worker, died Saturday. Services are at 3 p.m. Tuesday at New Prospect Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Joshua L. Wilson, 19
BASTROP — Joshua Levon Jordan Wilson died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allbritton, Terry Edward: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Brown, Violet: 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Marion.
Calderon, Sofia Carmen: 11 a.m. Monday, Larto Apostolic Church, Larto.
Cooper, John H.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dring, Lucille Fallin: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Howell, Sarah: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Jessie: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Johnson, Leola S.: 1 p.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Kees, C.E. "Buster": 2 p.m. Monday, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Mangum, Gladys: 2 p.m. Monday, Concord Cemetery, Marion.
Simmons, Beulah L.: 1 p.m. Monday, Lewis Temple C.M.E., Grambling.
Sims, Sidney Brown Jr.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Strong, Myrna C.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
Temple, Billy Wayne Sr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Thompson, Patricia W.: 10 a.m. Monday, Newellton Union Church, Newellton.
Published: January 04. 2010 1:15AM

January 5, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EUGENE RAWLS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Rawls, age 93, will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 6, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Art Beebe. Interment will follow at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Mr. Rawls was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Lee Rawls; sister, Irene Rawls Grubbs; brothers, Oliver Rawls, Lemual Rawls, and Woodroe Rawls; son, Charles Rawls; grand-children, Michael Rawls, Opal Rawls and Boyce Rawls. Survivors are son; Howard Rawls and wife, Elaine, daughter, Ivah Rawls Jones and husband, Alvin; sister, Jerry Jordan; brother, Vertis Rawls; grand-children, Ronnie Rawls, Donnie Rawls, Lisa Rawls, Howard E. Rawls, Josh Rawls, Jeff Rawls, Ava Jones Cooper, Victor Jones, James Jones, Jason Jones and Jacob Jones; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 PM unitl 9:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

J. E. TRIPP, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for J. E. Tripp, Jr., 83, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Lakeshore Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Tripp passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010.He was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church and a deacon for many years. He was a charter member of Lakeshore Lions Club. Mr. Tripp retired from Borden's after 40 years of service. He was a High School Football Official for thirty years, and a coach with Minor League, Little League, Dixie League, and Dixie Major League. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Rhoda Tripp; sons, James E. "Skipper" Tripp, III and wife Cindy of Brentwood, TN and Scott Tripp and wife Christa of Monroe, LA; daughters, Candy Tripp Manning and husband Mike of Aurora, IL and Pam Tripp McCarty and husband, Darryl of Mobile, AL; eleven grandchildren, Sarah James Myatt and husband Jacob of Hendersonville, TN, Emily Tripp of Nashville, TN, Megan and Amber Tripp of Brentwood, TN, Michael Manning of New York City,NY, Christy Manning of West Memphis, AR, Dennis McCarty of Mobile, AL, Danny McCarty and wife Angela of Mobile, AL, Larry McCarty and wife Lauren of Jackson, MS, Andy Tripp and wife Becky of Monroe, LA and Jonathan Tripp of Monroe, LA; sister, Opal Burns of Winnsboro, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Lakeshore Baptist Church Deacons: Scotty Barnes, Glen Bennett, Mike Chilton, Pete Davis, Jim Easterling, Gene Ford, Matthew Smith, and William Warner. Honorary pallbearers will be the other deacons of Lakeshore Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

J. W. "BAY" JACKSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. J. W. "Bay" Jackson, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating and Mr. Charles H. Penn III officiating the Masonic Service. Interment will follow in St. Paschal's Cemetery. Mr. Jackson passed away on January 3, 2010 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a WWII veteran and served with the SeaBees. He retired from Louisiana Power and Light after 41 years of service. Mr. Jackson was a 33rd Degree Mason, member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, member of the West Monroe Lodge #419, member of the El Karubah Shrine Temple in Shreveport, LA and The Royal Order of Scotland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathlyn Elizabeth Bethard Jackson; parents, Ed and Eunice Jackson; daughter, Debra Lynn Jackson Cooper; brother, Buck Jackson; and grandson, Jay Lee Jackson. Survivors include his children, Cherie Jackson Moncrief and husband Monty of West Monroe, LA ; and Jay Wayne Jackson of Calhoun, LA; brother, Charles Jackson and wife Ann of Cotton Valley, LA; three grandchildren, Yvette Perkins Redman and husband Michael, William P. Cooper Jr. and wife Jaclyn Nicole Heard Cooper, and Joshua Wade Jackson; great grand-children, Kathlyn "Katie" Redman, Logan Trase Redman, Kennedy Kate Cooper, William Jackson Cooper and Lacey Brooke Moore; and Dad's longtime sweet heart, Vera Cunningham. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Josh Jackson, William P. Cooper, Jr., Greg Wrenn, Michael Redman, Richard Fewell, Jr., Eddie Joe Frazier, Don Frantom, Ben Grant Adams, and Carl Fatheree. Honorary pallbearers will be Woody Bilyeu, Bert Hatten, Roy McDuffie, Hebert Black, Marvin Allen, Dr. I. C. Turnley, Jim Sims, Elbert Via, Jr. Thad Spurlock, and Ed Tillman. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ronald Hammett, CVICU and SNF nurses at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for the special care of Mr. Jackson. Online registry / condolences may be sent to the family at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JEFF GODWIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jeff Godwin, 46, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jeff was born October 12, 1963 in Monroe, LA and passed away December 31, 2009 in Perryville, LA on Bartholomew Bayou. Jeff loved to hunt, fish and most importantly spend time with his family. He was a hero and gave his own life to save his son. Jeff was a bus driver for ULM for several years and he enjoyed all the people at ULM. He loved everyone and will never be forgotten. Jeff is survived by his wife Druann Godwin; six children, Glenn Christesen, Brian Christesen, Misty Godwin, Meloni Phillips, Destini Godwin and Dalton Godwin; parents, Thomas and Sandra Godwin; brother, Mark Godwin and wife Lori; sister, Deborah Kemper; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Zachary Godwin, Carley Mayberry, Jonathan Barbara, Casey Wallace, Tommy Hall, Terry Langley, Timothy Langley, Brian Christesen, Dustin Haney and Brent Prince. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

LOUIE ALEXANDER Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston, LA Funeral services for Louie Alexander, 92, of Ruston, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Ruston with Dr. Chris Craig officiating, assisted by Dr. Andy Johnson. Following the service, interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Visitation will be at Owens memorial Chapel in Ruston from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Mr. Alexander went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 2, 2010, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center following a lengthy illness. A life-long resident of Ruston, he was born on December 10, 1917, the son of F.J. and Ella Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a World War II veteran, who served his country during 1942-1945 with the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations and decorations he received included the Bronze Star. In the early 1950's, along with his brother Mack, he established and co-owned the Alexander Floor Covering Company in Ruston. For over 30 years, Louie installed floor coverings and draperies in many, many homes and businesses throughout Ruston and the surrounding area, until his retirement. Mr. Alexander was a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston for 58 years where he faithfully served as a deacon, as a youth Sunday school teacher, and he served on numerous church committees. Although he loved serving his church in all areas, Louie especially enjoyed serving for several years as chairman of building and maintenance. Following many months of prayer and project planning by the church, Louie was so thrilled when he was able to install all new carpeting and floor coverings throughout a brand new main sanctuary building for the church during the 1960's. Our dad always tried to keep his life's priorities in order: his God and Savior came first, next were his beloved family, church and all his wonderful friends. He was always full of love and helped others however he could. Following his retirement and until his health began failing, his favorite pastime was working in his yard and vegetable garden. Preceding him in death, were his parents, his sisters Frances and Ruth, his brother Mack, his daughter Susan, and his wives Botsey and Aline. Surviving him are his two sons Reggie Alexander of Ruston; David and wife Decia Alexander of Prairieville, LA his two daughters Judy and husband Bill Clegg of Ft. Myers, FL; Patti and husband Tommy Damico of Baton Rouge, LA and his grandchildren Caleb and Ashley Alexander; Burt and wife Lucy Andrews, Lexie and husband Jonathan Bowling; Billy and wife Heather Clegg, Robin and husband Jeff Sonn; his great grandchildren Jake Zachery and Dylan Sonn. Other survivors include one brother, James H. Alexander and wife Blanche of Russellville, AR and numerous nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be Caleb Alexander, Burt Andrews, Bill Clegg, Billy Clegg, Jeff Sonn, Jonathan Bowling and Tommy Damico. The wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with special thanks to our dad's favorite angels Kim Roberson, Dwayne "Joe" Durham, Kay "B" Lowe, Audrey Johnson and Michelle Tatum. We thank each of you for taking such good care of "Poppa". Special thanks are extended to Dr. Wayne Owens for his friendship, care and concern for our dad and family for so many years. The family requests that memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ruston Building Fund in lieu of flowers. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

MITCHELL ANTLEY Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell E. Antley, age 90 of Columbia, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Columbia with Rev. Eric Harriman officiating and Keith Antley delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Riser Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mr. Antley was born in Point, LA to the union of Lon and Marina Antley and went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2010 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Mitchell lived in Point until WWII, where he served in the South Pacific in New Guinea and the Philippines. He retired after 20 years of service in the Army and Air Force. He was a Christian and member of Providence Baptist Church in Point for many years. After moving to Columbia he became a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia serving as a Deacon. He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, three sisters and the mother of his children, Catherine L. Antley, one daughter, one grandson and his second wife, Alice Taylor Page Antley. Survivors include his three sons: Mitchell A. Antley and wife, Nancy of Rocky Branch, James E. Antley of West Monroe and Jerry J. Antley of Dallas, TX, daughter; Rebekah Postlethwait of Fulton, AR, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His extended family, Buddy Page and wife, Carolyn, Barbara Stamper and husband, Leeman, Mary Alice Caraway and husband, Walter, Patricia Wyant and husband, Ronald, ten grandchildren and sixteen great grand-children. Pallbearers will be Kent Antley, Keith Antley, Jerry Antley, Gary Davis, Stan Thompson and Chuck Massa. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

PATRICIA WINKLER THOMPSON Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, TX Funeral services for Patricia Ann Winkler Thompson will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Newellton Union Church in Newellton, Louisiana. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 14, 1932 and passed away on January 2, 2010 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Pat graduated from Olla-Standard High School and received her B.A. and Masters degree at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana ; as a teacher, she touched many young lives throughout Louisiana . She was an active member in FHA, 4-H, and Business and Professional Women. Pat married Dr. C. E. (Ed) Thompson on April 9, 1955 and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Dr. Tony Thompson and wife, Patricia of Nacogdoches, Texas and their sons Matt, Graham, and Ben; son, Dr. Bruce Thompson and wife, Libby of Searcy, Arkansas and their children, Melissa and B.J.; and son, Mike Thompson and wife, Lesley of St. Joseph, Louisiana and their children Sarah and Coley Hembree, Daniel and Lauren Thompson and Jimmie Thompson; and great-grandchildren Samantha and Sada Hembree. Pallbearers will be her 6 grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in her memory to the Newellton Union Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 265, Newellton, LA 71357. To leave condolences or sign the online guest register, please log into www.lairdfh.net.

Travis Black, 72
GRAYSON — Travis Black, a retired logger and owner of Black's Saw Shop, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grayson Baptist Church. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery.

Reginald N. Bryan, 85
DOWNSVILLE — Reginald N. Bryan, a sales worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Downsville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Del Castor, 94
Del Castor of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alexandria Cummings Jr., 89
Alexandria "A.C." Cummings Jr. of Monroe, an Agnew Sign hanger, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dora Curry, 42
MANGHAM — Dora Curry, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

Charles E. Edwards, 83
JONESVILLE — Charles Eugene Edwards, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

Carrie Lee Evans, 72
BASTROP — Carrie Lee Evans, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William Gray, 63
DELHI — William Gray, a farmer, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Carolyn Jones, 56
Carolyn Jones of Monroe, a paralegal, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Maureen Kelly, 65
Maureen Kelly of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Don Laing, 63
MER ROUGE — Don Laing, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Patsy May Lewis, 67
WATERPROOF — Patsy May Lewis, a nurse, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Lee McCain, 82
Willie Lee McCain of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Monroe. Wake services are 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mack A. McKinney, 45
HOLLY RIDGE — Mack Allan McKinney, a meatcutter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Eulis E. Montpelier, 84
HARRISONBURG — Eulis E. Montpelier, a plumber, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Marvin Eugene Ray, 74
BASTROP — Marvin Eugene Ray, a firefighter and owner and operator of Grabault Road Video in Bastrop, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Arthur L. Sanders, 57
RAYVILLE — Arthur L. Sanders, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alvin 'Ron' Slaughter, 72
PLAIN DEALING — Alvin Leron "Ron" Slaughter, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Plain Dealing Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey Mortuary. Burial will be in Plain Dealing Cemetery.

Corbet L. Taylor Sr., 72
COLUMBIA — Corbet Lyonel Taylor Sr., a retired tool pusher and veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Banks Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Martin Tharpe Jr., 72
Martin "Bud" Tharpe Jr. of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, near Alto.

Sally Ward, 82
RAYVILLE — Sally Ward, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Frances: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mausoleum Chapel at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.
Chapman, The Rev. Bob: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Assembly of God, Bastrop.
Cooper, John H.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Davis, Lynda J.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Bernice Methodist Church, Bernice.
Gay, Dickey D.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Williams Cemetery.
Howell, Sarah: 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mobley, Roy Lee: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Pruett, Viva: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Strong, Myrna C.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity.
Tillman, Dessie Lee: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
White, Tammy Delane: 3 p.m. Tuesday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Wilson, Joshua Levon Jordan: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church.
Published: January 05. 2010 1:15AM

January 6, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CORBET LYONEL TAYLOR, SR. Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Corbet Lyonel Taylor, Sr., will be held in Banks Springs Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 7, 2010, with Rev. Eddie Riley officiating. Interment will follow in Fellowship Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, in the Church and from 8:00 AM until time of services Thursday. Mr. Taylor, 72, of Columbia, was born on August 12, 1937 in Urania to the union of Jonie and Lennie Killens Taylor and passed from this life on Monday January 4, 2010 in Citizens Medical Center of Columbia. He was a tool pusher and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Marine Corps. Those left to cherish Mr. Lyonel are his wife, Laura Taylor of Columbia; Sons, Corbet Lyonel Taylor, Jr. of Columbia, Michael Taylor of Columbia; Daughters, Lonell Brown of Grayson, Sanchi Escalon of Columbia, Chris Evans of Columbia, Lori Rabon of Odessa, TX; Brothers, Billy Joe Taylor of Olla, Randy Drake of Winnfield; Sister, Cheryl Ponds of Winnfield; 16 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steven Escalon, Bo Escalon, Cody Brown, Zach Brown, Luke Howard, & Dewayne "Sack" Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Brown and Whitney Taylor. To extend condolences to the Taylor family please visit www.riserfuneralhomes.com

EDDIE LEROY JAGGERS Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Eddie Leroy Jaggers, 67, of Bastrop are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Bonita Road Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Black and Rev. Gene Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in Bonita Road Baptist cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Jaggers, a retired Millwright of 39 years for International Paper Company, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of Bonita Road Baptist Church for 55 years where he served as a deacon, and had taught Sunday School for years. Mr. Jaggers loved to grow daylillies, haul scrap metal and hunt. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Barbara LaFran Jaggers; daughter, Tammy Wells and husband Chip of Sterlington, LA; son, Marvin Jaggers and wife Angela of Bastrop, LA; sisters, Marcelle Hartley of Bastrop, Sherry Gregory and husband Gene of Monticello, AR; grand-children, Alexis Wells, Joshua Wells, Chelsea Jaggers and Maverick Jaggers. Mr. Jaggers is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ovie Jaggers; brother, Kenneth Trantham and sister, Chrystene Daugherty. Pallbearers will be: Thomas Atkins, Buford Benson, Derrell Bray, Charles Burns, Jerry Coley, Steve Dupree, Tommy Eldridge, Doyle Murphy, Roy Dean Sisson and Willie Stevens. Honorary pallbearers will be: the Deacons of Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the church.

LOUIE ALEXANDER Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston, LA Funeral services for Louie Alexander, 92, of Ruston, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Ruston with Dr. Chris Craig officiating, assisted by Dr. Andy Johnson. Following the service, interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Visitation will be at Owens memorial Chapel in Ruston from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Mr. Alexander went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 2, 2010, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center following a lengthy illness. A life-long resident of Ruston, he was born on December 10, 1917, the son of F.J. and Ella Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a World War II veteran, who served his country during 1942-1945 with the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations and decorations he received included the Bronze Star. In the early 1950's, along with his brother Mack, he established and co-owned the Alexander Floor Covering Company in Ruston. For over 30 years, Louie installed floor coverings and draperies in many, many homes and businesses throughout Ruston and the surrounding area, until his retirement. Mr. Alexander was a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston for 58 years where he faithfully served as a deacon, as a youth Sunday school teacher, and he served on numerous church committees. Although he loved serving his church in all areas, Louie especially enjoyed serving for several years as chairman of building and maintenance. Following many months of prayer and project planning by the church, Louie was so thrilled when he was able to install all new carpeting and floor coverings throughout a brand new main sanctuary building for the church during the 1960's. Our dad always tried to keep his life's priorities in order: his God and Savior came first, next were his beloved family, church and all his wonderful friends. He was always full of love and helped others however he could. Following his retirement and until his health began failing, his favorite pastime was working in his yard and vegetable garden. Preceding him in death, were his parents, his sisters Frances and Ruth, his brother Mack, his daughter Susan, and his wives Botsey and Aline. Surviving him are his two sons Reggie Alexander of Ruston; David and wife Decia Alexander of Prairieville, LA his two daughters Judy and husband Bill Clegg of Ft. Myers, FL; Patti and husband Tommy Damico of Baton Rouge, LA and his grandchildren Caleb and Ashley Alexander; Burt and wife Lucy Andrews, Lexie and husband Jonathan Bowling; Billy and wife Heather Clegg, Robin and husband Jeff Sonn; his great grandchildren Jake Zachery and Dylan Sonn. Other survivors include one brother, James H. Alexander and wife Blanche of Russellville, AR and numerous nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be Caleb Alexander, Burt Andrews, Bill Clegg, Billy Clegg, Jeff Sonn, Jonathan Bowling and Tommy Damico. The wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with special thanks to our dad's favorite angels Kim Roberson, Dwayne "Joe" Durham, Kay "B" Lowe, Audrey Johnson and Michelle Tatum. We thank each of you for taking such good care of "Poppa". Special thanks are extended to Dr. Wayne Owens for his friendship, care and concern for our dad and family for so many years. The family requests that memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ruston Building Fund in lieu of flowers. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

MARTIN "BUD" THARPE, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Martin "Bud" Tharpe, Jr., 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bro. Jim Shook and Bro. Eddy Shoemaker will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hall Cemetery, near Alto, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Tharpe was born February 8, 1937 in Richland Parish, LA and passed away January 3, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was a retired construction worker and a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Zoe Tharpe; 2 brothers, Lynn Tharpe and Pinkey Tharpe and a sister, Jeanne Tharpe. Mr. Tharpe is survived by his wife; Rosemary Tharpe; 4 children; Randy Tharpe and wife Barbara, Julie Garza, Debi Neblo, Traci Barlow and husband David; sister, Zoe Costin; brother-in-law, Danny Funderburk and wife Millie; sister-in-law, Mary McHan; 6 granddaughters and 6 grandsons; 4 very special great-grandsons and 2 more greats on the way; 2 constant companions, Shorty and Tip; several nieces and nephews; 2 very special friends, James Cupit and Judy Weathersby and great-niece, "Sissy." The family would like to thank Bro. Jim Shook and Landmark church family and Eddy Shoemaker for their prayers and visits during "Bud's" illness. A special thanks to son-in-law, David Barlow. Pallbearers will be Wade Weems, Larry Longstreath, Edward Takewell, T.J. Jeffcoat, Will Blazier and Garret Wrap. Honorary pallbearer will be Ron Hammett and Ernesto Garza. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. T.J., Jami, and Chad: "We hope you know how much we appreciate all the little things you've done for us this last year……things we couldn't do for ourselves anymore." Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MAUREEN ANN KELLY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Maureen Ann Kelly will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 7, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe, with the Reverend Monsignor Edmund J. Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Maureen passed away Sunday, January 3, following a sudden illness. She was born on February 12, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became a registered nurse, attaining a Master's Degree, and chose a rewarding career in neo-natal and pediatric intensive care. Upon her retirement from the United States Army Hospital at Fort Collins, Colorado, Maureen returned home to Monroe in 2001. Her loving care and devotion to her aging mother, Flo, will long be remembered and appreciated be her family. Maureen was preceded in death be her parents, Dr. Roy A. Kelly, Sr. and Florence Landry Kelly. Survivors include her brothers, Dr. Roy A. Kelly, Jr., of Houma, La. and David Laurence Kelly, of Baton Rouge; sisters Gayle Kelly Bowles of Tomball, Texas, Patsy Kelly Jones and Nell Kelly Seegers of Monroe, and Mary Florence Kelly of Chicago, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will her nephews, Dr. Clay Steven Chandler, Sr., Dr. Roy A. Kelly, III, Randolph Ryan Bowles, Robert Lee Seegers, Jr., Benjamin David Jones, Carter Alexander Kelly, and James Barton Kelly. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Monsignor Moore Scholarship Fund at Jesus the Good Shepherd School in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MURRAY WILLIAMS Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Murray Williams died on Thursday, December 31, 2009 in Monroe, LA after a brief illness. He was born in Richwood, LA on January 5, 1918. Murray graduated from high school, and began work at a local nursery. In 1941, he was employed by Dr. Armand G. McHenry, Sr., and remained there until he was drafted in the U.S. Army in June of 1945. After serving a tour of duty in Hiroshima, Japan, in which he earned five service medals, he resumed work with the McHenry family for a total of 59 years. Murray faithfully served as a deacon with the Logtown Missionary Baptist Church. He was a trustee, Brotherhood, and Sunday School teacher. His community service included serving as one of the first board members of S.C.O.R.E. in Richwood, and became their first President. Murray was an eminent orator exercising his spiritual gifts and serving in many ministries in the work of the Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louvilla and Joe Williams, his loving wife, Mary Marbles Williams, his sisters Laura Mae Taylor, and Eunice Washington. Survivors include his brother Joe Ben Williams, and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to his niece, Barbara Taylor, whose love, devotion, and care throughout his life was exceptional. Memorial gifts can be made out to the dedicated Murray Williams' Room at Logtown Missionary Baptist Church, 1902 Addie Street, Monroe, LA. 71202. Funeral services for Mr. Murray Williams, age 91, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 9th, at Logtown Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA.

Louie Alexander, 92 RUSTON — Louie Alexander, a retired business owner, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Mitchell Antley, 90 COLUMBIA — Mitchell Antley, U.S. Air Force retired, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Merlon Bowie, 65 Merlon Bowis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Neita Brumley, 74 RUSTON — Neita Brumley, a manufacturing inspector, died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ruston Church of God, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Eddie Douzart, 91 Eddie Douzart of Monroe, a funeral director for 50 years with Miller Funeral Home, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Allen Chapel AME, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Charles E. Edwards, 83 JONESVILLE — Charles Eugene Edwards, a State Farm Insurance Co. employee, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

Jeff Godwin, 46 Jeff Godwin of Sterlington, a University of Louisiana at Monroe bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

J.W. Jackson, 83 J.W. “Bay” Jackson of West Monroe, a retired employee of Louisiana Power & Light, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in St. Paschal’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

Don Laing, 63 MER ROUGE — Don Laing, a retired car salesman, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Mack A. McKinney, 45 HOLLY RIDGE — Mack Allan McKinney, a butcher, died Monday. Memorial services are 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Dorothy L. Prewitt, 82 RAYVILLE — Dorothy Lee Prewitt, a sales clerk, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Prewitt Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nellie A. Ratcliff, 83 OAK GROVE — Nellie Agnes Ratcliff, a sales clerk, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Eugene Rawls, 93 Eugene Rawls of West Monroe, a retired corrections worker, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Cemetery, near Eros.

Michiel H. Smith, 41 Michiel Herman Smith of West Monroe, a hydroblaster, died Saturday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until service time.

Jerry Andrew Tedeton, 68 DUBACH — Jerry Andrew Tedeton, an appliance repairman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

J.E. Tripp Jr., 83 J.E. Tripp Jr. of Monroe, a sales manager, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lakeshore Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carolyn Evelyn Turnbow, 63 RAYVILLE — Carolyn Evelyn Turnbow, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Chapman, The Rev. Bob: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Assembly of God, Bastrop.
Curry, Dora: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
McCain, Willie Lee: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Monroe.
Ray, Marvin Eugene: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Slaughter, Alvin Leron “Ron”: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Plain Dealing Baptist Church, Plain Dealing.
Taylor Sr., Corbet Lyonel: 2 p.m. Thursday, Banks Springs Baptist Church.
Tharpe Jr., Martin “Bud”: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Published: January 06. 2010 2:31PM

January 7, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CRISSYANNA DAVIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Funeral services for CrissyAnna Davis, 3, of Monroe, LA will be at 1:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2010 at The Church of the Living God, 1605 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe, LA. with Bishop J. W. Wilhite officiating with interment at Richwood Gardens in Richwood under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. CrissyAnna was born on March 17, 2006 in Monroe, LA and passed away on December 31, 2009 in Rayville, Louisiana. CrissyAnna was an angel from the moment she was born. She was only three years old when God called her home, but she was wise well beyond her years. She touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with in a positive way. She was always happy and smiling and brought a smile to the face of everyone who was blessed to meet her. Everyone instantly fell in love with "Princess" CrissyAnna and it was so easy to do. CrissyAnna was the most loving, cheerful baby who lived her short life to the fullest and brought joy with her wherever she went. She will be missed and always loved by her family, her friends, and everyone she touched. She is survived by her mother: Natasha Goldston; father: Christopher Davis; grandparents: Marsha Goldston, Tim Williams, Larry Carr, Joseph Davis, and Laura Davis; great grandmother: Betty Goldston; aunts and uncles: James and LaQuetta Sievers, Jerry and Marqisa Davis, Shakeba Williams, Priscilla and Carlos Waters, Terrance Goldston, Tony Collins, LaDerrius Goldston, Jerry Davis, Tony Gary, and Joseph and Monica Williams; great aunt: Fannie Ward and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be: Tony Collins, Jr., Jerry Davis, Sr., James Sievers, Jr. and Fred Elmore. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online obituaries may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

GRACE B. HEFLIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Grace B. Heflin, 94, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 8, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Heflin passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe, LA. In her early years, Mrs. Heflin was an avid bowler who bowled with the Budweiser Bowling Team. She also loved taking care of her flower garden. Mrs. Heflin is preceded in death by her husband, Reid Heflin; five brothers and one sister. Survivors include her sons, Bernard Heflin and wife Gin of Monroe, LA, and Ron Heflin and wife Sue of Richardson, TX; grand-children, Lori H. Bell and husband, Brian, Robyn H. Howell and husband Paul, Rogge Heflin and Brodie Heflin; three great grandchildren, Brandon and Lauren Bell and Matthew Howell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Vernon Henson, Joe Butler, Bobby Cortez, George Madison, Brodie Heflin and Rogge Heflin. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Monroe Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JERRY ANDREW TEDETON Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Services for Mr. Jerry Tedeton, 68, of Downsville will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7th at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church in Frost Town with Bro. Tracey Ables officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Tedeton, an appliance repairman, died January 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas V. Tedeton & Carrie Ethel Tedeton; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Andrea Thompson of Bernice; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; special friend, Eric Frith; 1 brother, Michael Tedeton & wife, Sheryl of Downsville; 2 sisters: Mercyle Silmon & friend Jerry Bullock of Downsville and Linda Pender & husband, Chris of Truxno. Pallbearers are Matt Garner, Cody Tipton, Jeremy Pender, Steven Tipton, Jacob Thompson, Blake Burrel and Bobby Colburn. Visitation will be at the church Thursday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

MADISON RAE TANNER Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA "Budded on Earth, but will bloom in Heaven" Graveside services for Madison Rae Tanner, infant, will be held at Serenity Gardens in West Monroe on January 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Madison Rae Tanner, passed away January 4, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Survivors include her mother, Tess Ann Smith of West Monroe, and father Micheal Tanner, Jr. of Monroe; one brother, Logan Smith of West Monroe; grandparents, Jerry Reinniger of Calhoun and Betty Watson of Mer Rouge LA, Pauline Tanner of West Monroe, and Mike Tanner, Sr. of Monroe; and great grandparents, Maudean McGrew of Bastrop and Lucille Benson of Monroe, with numerous aunts and uncles. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome. com

MICHAEL "MIKE" BROOM Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Broom, 57, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 8, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Marshall Douglas and Rev. Dennis Hensley will officiate. Interment will follow at Centerpoint Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mike was born December 16, 1952 in Monroe, LA and passed away January 4, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Mike was currently employed with Ouachita Parish School Board as maintenance supervisor. Mike had also been employed with Ouachita Parish Fire Department. He was a member of Ouachita Baptist Church in West Monroe. He served in Louisiana National Guard for 6 years. Mike was also a member of Cleanwater Bass Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Malvin and Lola Broom; two wives, Karen Hall Broom and Linda Plew Broom. He is survived by a son, Brandon Broom; two step-sons, David Kennerman and Darryl Kennerman; two brothers, Gene Broom and wife Joyce and Jerry Broom and wife Elaine; two sisters, Wanda Phillips and Judy Gates and husband Jerrel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Stevie Howard, Ken Hudleston, Dale May, Terry Lasyone, Jeff Broom and Rickye Salter. Honorary pallbearers will be Cleanwater Bass Club. Visitation will be held Thursday 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

MICHIEL H. SMITH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Michiel H. Smith, 41, of West Monroe will be 6:00 PM Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Ted Conen officiating. Michiel was born September 8, 1968 and died January 2, 2010 as the result of a single car accident. He worked as an Industrial Cleaner in the Pulp and Paper industry. Survivors include his wife Marianne Smith; four children Ashilee Skipper, Tiffany Smith, Jeremy Dixon and Gwen Dixon; parents, Buzzy and Bobbie Gaidosek; brothers, Rocky Marshall, William Gaidosek, Dusty Magby and Douglas Magbgy; sisters, Grace Ann Ortiz, Jerry Lynn Searcy and Charlene Wiseman and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

TANYA RENEE BRANTLEY Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA TANYA RENEE BRANTLEY Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Services for Tanya Renee Brantley, 28, of Marion will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 8th at Dean Baptist Church in Marion with Bro. Don Reeves and Bro. Coy Upshaw officiating. Burial will be in Reppond Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Ms. Brantley, our special angel, beloved daughter & sister, entered her heavenly home January 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents: Virlillier Fox & Gracie Brantley; grandparents: B.L. Reppond & Margie Reppond and W.J. Brantley, Sr. & Mary V. Brantley; uncle: Timmy Brantley, Sr.; aunt: Lisa Brantley and 1st cousin: Michael Brantley. She is survived by her parents: William "Buck" & Sandy Brantley; 2 sisters: Felecity "Punkin" Brantley and Tara Brantley; 1 brother: James Kip Brantley; grandmother: Barbara Reppond and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers are Stanley Brantley, Jonathon Brantley, Joshua Lum, Chris Brantley, Bobby Crawford and Daniel Sellars. Visitation will be at the church Thursday beginning at 5:00 PM until service time on Friday. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

CHARLES "CHARLIE" WESLY WILLIAMS Crowder Funeral Home, Dickinson, TX Charles "Charlie" Wesley Williams Jr., 87, resident of Dickinson, Texas for sixteen years, passed away January 3, 2010. He was born November 30, 1922 in Monroe, Louisiana, to parents Charles Wesley Williams Sr. and Nettie Gene Rogers Williams. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Charles was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Dickinson, Texas. He served on the Vestry, and was an active and devoted member for sixteen years. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Edith "Edie" W. Hughes Williams; son, C. Ford Williams and wife Kelly, and their children Charles and James Williams; stepdaughter, Anne Hughes Shepard and husband Tom, and their children, Matthew White and wife, Amanda Morrow, Elizabeth White and fiancé Brian Stamile, Kristin Shanahan and husband Tim; stepson, Dr. Thomas K. "Kley" Hughes Jr. and wife Margie; sisters, Julia Hand and Nettie Gene Hewett and loving nieces and nephews; special thanks to Beth and Guy Cook for their loving care and presence; to golfing buddies Tommy Watkins and Col. Tom Sledge for their steadfast friendship; to all his friends at Holy Trinity. No kinder or compassionate care could have been asked for from Charlie's physicians: Dr. Edward L. Louis and his staff, Dixie and Jackie, and Dr. Susan Andrew. Edie offers her special appreciation and love to Judy Broman, Helene Stein, Bruce Rook, and Betty Lou Pulliam for many years of friendship; and to Brooksie and Charlie Hamaker, and Norma and Bill Brandle, Charlie's long time friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Dickinson, Texas with the Reverend Doug Tucker officiating. Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Monroe, LA on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.. The Reverend Whit Stodghill will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Carrie Mae Banks, 58 Staff report LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Carrie Mae Banks, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Ruthie L. Boose, 90 Ruthie L. Boose of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert L. Chambers, 69 Robert L. Chambers of West Monroe, a bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wilmon Cornelius, 59 Wilmon Cornelius of Monroe, a custodian, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alexandria Cummings Jr., 89 Alexandria "A.C." Cummings Jr. of Monroe, an Agnew Sign hanger, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James D. 'Bucky' Diel, 66 BASTROP -- James D. "Bucky" Diel, owner and operator of Old Hardware Fish House No. 2, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mable Eppinette, 89 BASTROP -- Mable Eppinette, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Carrie Lee Evans, 72 BASTROP -- Carrie Lee Evans, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Mount Olive Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Levi Galvin, 58 TALLULAH -- Levi Galvin died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Linda Gipson, 51 GONZALES -- Linda Gipson, a nurse, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

William Gray, 63 DELHI -- William Gray, a farmer, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Grace B. Heflin, 94 Grace B. Heflin of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Barbara Johnson, 73 BASTROP -- Barbara Johnson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Carolyn Jones, 56 Carolyn Jones of Monroe, a paralegal, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Maureen Ann Kelly, 65 Maureen Ann Kelly of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Patsy May Lewis, 67 WATERPROOF -- Patsy May Lewis, formerly of New Orleans, a retired registered nurse and retired from Army Reserves, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Choctaw Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Barcelona Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leonard Martin, 80 RUSTON -- Leonard Martin died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Lucious J. Parker, 75 VIDALIA -- Lucious J. Parker died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Richard Lynn Perkins, 52 QUITMAN -- Richard Lynn Perkins, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Jonesboro Assembly of God. Visitation is noon Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Janell Jones Rogers, 35 Janell Jones Rogers of Monroe, a school teacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Arthur L. Sanders, 57 RAYVILLE -- Arthur L. Sanders, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

William Thornton Jr., 47 RAYVILLE -- William Thornton Jr., formerly of Monroe, a construction worker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Carolyn Turnbow, 63 RAYVILLE -- Carolyn Turnbow, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sally Ward, 82 Sally Ward of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be St. Luke Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Murray Williams, 91 Murray Williams of Richwood, a groundskeeper, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Louie: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church,
Ruston. Brumley, Neita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ruston Church of God, Ruston.
Douzart, Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
McCain, Willie Lee: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Monroe.
Ratcliff, Nellie Agnes: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Smith, Michiel Herman: 6 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Taylor Sr., Corbet Lyonel: 2 p.m. Thursday, Banks Springs Baptist Church.
Tharpe Jr., Martin "Bud": 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Published: January 07. 2010 1:15AM

January 8, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CAROLYN BUTLER RILEY JONES (TUKIE) Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Carolyn Butler Riley Jones (Tukie) was born on February 02, 1953 in Natchez, Mississippi, the first born child of Mary Butler Riley and Bernard Riley. Her parents preceeded her in death. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory: Husband of 35 years, Rubin Jones; one daughter Chiitra LaShawn Jones; one grandson Jalean Michael Howell ;and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 11:00 A.M. at the Liberty Christian Center, Monroe, LA Committal: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA.

J. D. Strickland Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. J.D. Strickland, beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and uncle died January 6, 2010, after several years of battling COPD and heart disease. Services for J.D. will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home on Lamy Lane with interment to follow in Mulhearn's Memorial Park cemetery on Highway 80 in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. J.D.'s brother-in-law, Bro. Michael Woods of Winnsboro, LA will conduct the service. Anyone desiring to contribute additional remarks about J.D. is encouraged to do so. J.D. was born on February 23, 1936, in Farmerville to Barney and Effie (Cruse) Strickland. He grew up in Ruston, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers: Curtis, George, and James Strickland; 3 sisters: Flora Roane, Barnette Zachary, and Robbie Lee Mandrell. J.D. is survived by his wife: Wilma; 2 daughters: Lt. Debra Strickland, Shreveport Police Department, Lisa Bailey and husband, Carl of Hawkins, TX; 2 step-daughters: Donna Mathys Bancks and husband, George of Choudrant, LA, and Rebecca Mathys Florsheim of Monroe, LA. J.D. enjoyed his grand-children: Tina and Chris Bailey, Jeremy Upton and wife, Candice, and Emily Mathewes, all of Choudrant, LA and Caroline Florsheim, of Monroe. He also leaves one sister: Gladys Johnson of Ruston and several nieces and nephews. J.D. and Wilma were fortunate to have their children and grand-children live close to them which allowed them to attend ballgames, dance, piano, voice recitals, and theater performances. He particularly enjoyed driving his granddaughter, Caroline, to and from school with a stop for ice cream daily on the way home. He was called "Papaw" by many of the children in her classes at Grace Episcopal School. J.D. retired as a Construction Supervisor and Bricklayer from Stebbin's Engineering in 1996. He became a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen in June, 1955, and received recognition as a life-member. J.D. was a hard worker who enjoyed and valued his work. After family and work, J.D. prized deer hunting with his brother, James of Ruston, and nephews Terry Strickland of Calhoun, LA and Randy Reel of Hallsville, TX. Pallbearers will be Terry Strickland, Rendy Reel, and Jared Wilson, John Tyler Ulmer, and Shane Easterling, all of Winnsboro, LA, and Monty Wisenor of Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 8, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of the givers's choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Sallie Ceasar Bradley, 38
Sallie Ceasar Bradley of Monroe, a correctional officer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Tanya Renee Brantley, 28
MARION -- Tanya Renee Brantley died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Dean Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Reppond Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Michael Broom, 57
Michael "Mike" Broom of West Monroe, a school board maintenance supervisor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Centerpoint Cemetery, West Monroe.

Alexandria Cummings Jr., 89
Alexandria "A.C." Cummings Jr. of Monroe, an Agnew Sign hanger, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Roy Lee Davenport, 61
Roy Lee Davenport of Monroe, a minister, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eddie Douzart Sr., 91
Eddie Douzart Sr. of Monroe, a funeral director for 50 years at Miller Funeral Home, died Dec. 31. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mabel Ruth Eppinette, 89
BASTROP -- Mabel Ruth Eppinette, a retired store clerk and bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Rena 'Momo' Goss, 78
QUITMAN -- Rena "Momo" Garcie Goss, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Ansley Cemetery, Clay.

Laura Bell Hopkins, 74
Laura Bell Hopkins of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Carolyn Jones, 56
Carolyn Jones of Monroe, a paralegal, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Thurman 'Joe' May, 65
CLARKS -- Thurman "Joe" May died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery.

Joel Parker, 75
VIDALIA -- Joel Parker, a service manager for Sears, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Emma Robinson, 85
Emma Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Janell Jones Rogers, 35
Janell Jones Rogers of Monroe, a school teacher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Ouachita Parish Jr. High School, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Arthur L. Sanders, 57
RAYVILLE -- Arthur L. Sanders, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Agape Full Gospel Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Johnnie R. Washington, 56
WINNSBORO -- Johnnie R. Washington, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Saturday with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willie Aline Williams, 92
Willie Aline Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Banks, Carrie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Boose, Ruthie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brumley, Neita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ruston Church of God, Ruston.
Chambers, Robert L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Diel, James D. "Bucky": 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Evans, Carrie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Gipson, Linda: 1 p.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gray, William: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Heflin, Grace B.: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Johnson, Barbara: 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Lewis, Patsy May: 1 p.m. Saturday, Choctaw Chapel Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Perkins, Richard Lynn: 2 p.m. Friday, Jonesboro Assembly of God, Jonesboro.
Thornton Jr., William: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Turnbow, Carolyn: 2 p.m. Friday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ward, Sally: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Williams, Murray: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Published: January 08. 2010 1:15AM

January 9, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LEONARD HAMILTON MARTIN Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Leonard Hamilton Martin, age 80 of Ruston, will be held Monday, January 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Cook Baptist Church in Ruston with Dr. Mike Holloway and Rev. Kevin Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in Vienna Cemetery in Vienna under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Martin was born in Ruston on May 20, 1929. He died January 6, 2010 in Stuart, Florida. Mr. Martin was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and retired from the Soil Conservation Service after serving for 32 years. Mr. Martin was a member of Cook Baptist Church. He was a Master Mason and was the Past Master of Greensburg Lodge #96, F&AM in Greensburg, Louisiana. He was devoted to his family and raising cattle was his lifetime passion. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Franklin Martin; Five sons: Bill Martin and wife Sandra of West Monroe, Scott Martin and wife Claudia of Ruston, Phillip Martin and wife Fran of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Steve Martin and wife Becky of West Monroe and Stacey Martin and wife Dondra of West Monroe; 16 Grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one brother Bill Martin and wife Chris of Ruston; two sisters Bettye and husband Ted James of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mary and husband James Dugdale of Choudrant as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents James William (J.W.) Martin and Hattie May Martin; his granddaughter Sara June Martin and his great grandson James Wyatt Martin. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Pallbearers will be Geoffrey Martin, Billy Martin, Jeremy Martin, Dusty Martin, Kyle Martin, Steven Herrington, Justin Harwood, and Ryan Walsh. Honorary pallbearers will be Alisha Martin, Kelly Martin, Robert Martin, Grant Martin, Taylor Martin, Robert Martin, Tucker Martin, Carter Coffee, Connor Martin, Skylar Martin, Brantley Martin, and Peyton Harwood. Memorials may be made to the charity of the giver's choice. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

Ruby Knapp Bivona, 87 Staff report JONESVILLE -- Ruby Knapp Bivona, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Worship Center. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Athalee Caskey, 96 JONESBORO -- Athalee Caskey, a sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Helen Moore Coleman, 68 RAYVILLE -- Helen Moore Coleman, retired from Delhi Post Office, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

CrissyAnna Davis, 3 CrissyAnna Davis of Monroe died Dec. 31. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at the Church of the Living God, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Harvey Charles Echols, 91 BASTROP -- Harvey Charles Echols, an ink room manager with the Single Service Division of International Paper, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is noon until 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edna F. Franklin, 90 DUBACH -- Edna F. Franklin, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Mary Hammons Gandy, 89 JONESBORO -- Mary Alice Hammons Gandy, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Driskill Mountain, Bienville Parish.

Mannie A.B. McElroy, 95 BASTROP -- Mannie Adelia Beard McElroy, formerly of Winnfield, a retired store clerk for U.B. Carpenter Department Store of Winnfield, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home.

Maddox Wayne Mahoney, infant TALLULAH -- Maddox Wayne Mahoney, the infant son of Chris Mahoney and Audra Corkern, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Leonard H. Martin, 80 RUSTON -- Leonard Hamilton Martin, a conservationist, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cook Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Vienna Cemetery,

Vienna. Richard Lynn Moffett, 69 DODSON -- Richard Lynn Moffett, a logger, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Siloam Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery.

Ernest Moody, 83 Ernest Moody of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Derainey R. Roberts, 85 OAK GROVE -- Derainey R. Roberts, a cannery worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

J.D. Strickland, 73 J.D. Strickland of Monroe, a retired brick mason, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Banks, Carrie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Bradley, Sallie Ceasar: 11 a.m. Sunday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Boose, Ruthie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brumley, Neita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ruston Church of God, Ruston.
Chambers, Robert L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Cummings Jr., Alexandria "A.C.": 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Davenport, Roy Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Douzart Sr., Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Eppinette, Mabel Ruth: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Evans, Carrie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Goss, Rena "Momo" Garcie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Quitman.
Gray, William: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Hopkins, Laura Bell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Barbara: 1 p.m. Saturday, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Jones, Carolyn: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Lewis, Patsy May: 1 p.m. Saturday, Choctaw Chapel Baptist Church, Waterproof.
May, Thurman "Joe": 10 a.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Parker, Joel: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou, Ferriday.
Robinson, Emma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rogers, Janell Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, Ouachita Parish Jr. High School, Monroe.
Thornton Jr., William: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Ward, Sally: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Washington, Johnnie R.: 1 p.m. Sunday, Cuba Baptist Church,
Gilbert. Williams, Murray: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Willie Aline: noon Sunday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Published: January 09. 2010 1:15AM

January 10, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BARBARA GAIL BRECKENRIDGE JOHNSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Barbara Gail Breckenridge Johnson, 75, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Sterlington with Rev. J.E. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson joined her beloved husband, Carl Johnson in their Lord's heavenly home on January 8, 2010. Mrs. Johnson was born on April 18, 1934 in Longview, TX to the late Mr. Arthur Colman Breckenridge of Beechnut Grove, AR and Mrs. Thelma Kirby Breckenridge of Wheelin Springs, AR. She was a member of the 1952 graduating class of Neville High School and a graduate of Stephen's College in Columbia, MO. She was a member of the Note Bené Club, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, City of Monroe Beautification Board, Monroe Garden Club and the Sterlington Home Makers. She was a past partner in Breck Construction, Slagle Johnson Lumber Company, and Bayou Roofing Company. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl David Johnson; and her brother, Arthur Coleman "Breck" Breckenridge. Survivors include her son, Steven K. Johnson and wife Margaret of Monroe, LA; nephew, Douglas Breckenridge of Monroe, LA; niece, Pamela Buselli of Amhearst, NH; grandsons, William Ecklund and wife Brandi of Monroe, LA and Ronald Ecklund of Key West, FL; brothers-in-law, Arthur B. Johnson and wife Mary and Edward G. Johnson and wife Tommy Sue, all of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Helen Knebel of Victoria, TX; two great grandchildren, Jackson and Sophie Ecklund; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be the deacons of First Baptist Church of Sterlington. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Sterlington. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Francis and Don Willard, Rev. J.E. Brown, the nurses and staff of The Oaks Nursing Home and Hospice Compassus for their loving care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

BONNIE RHEA LINZAY RICHARDSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Bonnie Rhea Linzay Richardson was born August 6, 1929, the second child and only daughter of George "Roy" Linzay and Ertelee Cole Linzay. She died suddenly January 8, 2010 at her home. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, David Richardson. She is survived by one son, Royce Richardson; her brother and sister-in-law, Harold Gene and Ruby Linzay; her niece, Ramona Davis; numerous first and second cousins; and several close friends. Bonnie's life was defined by her deep belief in the necessity and power of work to give beauty, joy, and meaning to life. The ability to get up every day to the day of her death and go to work was a cause for Thanksgiving, the ability to help other people from her work was a Christmas. The promise of Easter was that one day, she could lay the burden down and rest and not mind doing so. In that sense, she is also survived by her two employers of a combined forty-seven years; Dr. Max M. Funderburk and Dr. John Snuggs, pediatric dentists. The family would like to express its gratitude to Dr. Craig Turner, family practitioner, and his staff for their diligent efforts to keep Bonnie moving, working, and thus, happy. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery at Bastrop, LA. Pallbearers will be Doug Erwin, James Barron Perry and Chad Day. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Snuggs, and Dr. Max Funderburk. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. " No matter what you do, work at it with all your might." Ecclesiates 9:10 (NIrV) "They should be happy and do good while they live. I know there's nothing better for them to do than that. Everyone should eat and drink. People should be satisfied with all of their hard work. That is God's gift to them." Ecclesiastes 3:12,13 (NIrV) You have done well, good, and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness! Matthew 25:21 (NIrV ) In lieu of flowers, make memorials to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ERNEST E. MOODY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Ernest Moody, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 11, 2010 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, LA. Pastor Harry Lilly will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Moody was born March 1, 1926 in Swartz, LA and passed away January 6, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Moody; daughter, Tammy Guinn and son, James Moody. He is survived by daughters, Gloria Mims and husband Charles and Terri Ledet and husband Dennis; two sisters; nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family members. Visitation will be Sunday 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

HARVEY CHARLES ECHOLS, SR. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Harvey Charles Echols, Sr. passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Cherry Ridge Guest Care in Bastrop. Mr. Echols, age 91, was born in Monticello, AR on July 18, 1918 to the late Don Henry and Nettie Owens Echols. He graduated from Drew Central High School and joined the U.S. Navy. He was a survivor and eyewitness of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mr. Echols worked at the single service division of International Paper Company until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mylinda Burks Sims and two sons-in-law, James (Jim) McCready, Sr. and Douglas Moore; ten brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Mabel Jordan Echols; sons, Charlie William Burks, Jr. and wife Pauline of Harrah, OK, Harvey Charles (Chuck) Echols, Jr. and wife Sharon of Bastrop; daughters, Nettie Echols Cartwright and husband Finley of Lufkin, TX and Nancy Echols Moore of Bastrop. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday January 10th from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM followed by funeral services at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with the Rev. Allan Eppinette officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the hospice of your choice, the American Legion, or to the Morehouse Parish Cancer Fund.

JAMES S. "JIMMY" LONG Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA James S. "Jimmy" Long, age 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, born November 10, 1921 in Ranger, TX, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Sunday January 10th at Griffin Funeral Home, in West Monroe from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The service will be held at Griffin Funeral Home Monday January 11th at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe. Brother Larry Linson and Brother Rusty Grant will be officiating. Jimmy retired from Manville Forestry Research Division in 1986. He was a veteran of WWII, the 100th Infantry, 397th Batallion. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank W. Long and Elma Lotz Long; brother, Perry A. Long; and granddaughter, Lisa Long Grigson. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Margaret Brasher Long; sons, Bill Long and wife Janis, of El Dorado, AR, and Larry Long and wife, Annette, of West Monroe, LA; grandsons, Jim Long and fiancé, Sandra Lutz of Saginaw, MI, Robert Long and fiancé, Lisa Malloy of Hendersonville, TN, and Doug Long and wife Laura of Cullman, AL; granddaughter, Janna Allen of Mansfield, TX; six great grandsons; one great granddaughter; one great-great grandson and one great-great granddaughter (due in January 2010). He is also survived by three nieces, two nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jim Long, Robert Long, Doug Long, and grandsons-in-law, John Allen, Sam Aiken and Jerry Grigson. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Kiersey, Dr. William Smith, Fred Fontenot, and Willie Davis. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome .com

JOHNNY WOODARD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Johnny Woodard will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Officating is J. Roddy Taylor, pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Johnny was born on March 19, 1934 to Guy and Florrie Woodard in Shreveport, LA and passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Johnny was an avid duck hunter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed visiting with his friends and sharing stories about their hunting experiences. The family would like to thank Premier Care Hospice for their exceptional care they have given to Johnny for the past eight months, and to Philip Thomas at Pilots for Patients for the tremendous service he provided. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Florrie Woodard. Survivors include his devoted wife, Frances Tharpe Woodard of forty-six years; his son, Rick Woodard and two grandchildren, Joseph and Katie of Pass Christian, MS; son, Mike Woodard and wife Gaylynn and two grandchildren, Courtney and Michael of Sedalia, MO; step-son, Randy Hunnicutt and wife Sally and two grandchildren, Keith Hunnicutt and Todd Hunnicutt of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Sybil Shivers of Monroe, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Dwain and Pat Tharpe of Crowville, LA. Pallbearers will be Raymond Self, J.P. LaDart, Tommy Cruse, Ray Pierce, Jim Gilstrap, Jimmy Fordham, Jim Holmes, Sonny Foreman, and Lee Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be H.M. Butler, Phillip Thomas, Johnny T. Johnson, Tommy Dansby, Mike McMullen, Zeke Spence, Kash Schriever, Ray Newman, Kevin Hudson, Dusty Daniels, and Danny Bragg. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make donations, in memory of Johnny, to Pilots for Patients, 3127 Mercedes Dr., Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOY PATTEN CHAPMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Joy Patten Chapman, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM Monday January 11, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Braxton Humphries and Rev. Gene Norman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun. Mrs. Chapman was born July 26, 1930 in Sicily Island, LA and passed away on January 8, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was retired from the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Chapman, Jr.; one grandson; two granddaughters, three brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her children, Dennis Chapman and wife, Susan, Joyce Smalling and husband, Allen, Grace King and husband, Cordell, Kim Smith and husband, Ray, Paul Chapman and wife, Wendy, Bruce Chapman and wife Patti and special child, Jodi Landry; twenty grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; sisters, JoAnn Cowart and Geneva Bass; brothers, Leon, Roy, and Dale Patten; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe or the Riverside Baptist Church at Box 734 Red Deer, AB, Canada T4N5H2 or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOYCE MCLAUGHLIN CLOWER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe. LA Funeral services for Joyce McLaughlin Clower, 70, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, January 11, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Clower passed away Friday, January 8, 2010. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She retired from Equitable Life Insurance Company after twenty-eight years of service. She was a member of Women of the Moose since 1977, member of American Business Women's Association and worked with Auxiliary for the Amvets. She was a receptionist for the Veteran Home when it first opened, was a substitute teacher for the Ouachita Parish School System, a Commissioner of Election in Ouachita Parish, and was the wife of a firefighter. She was preceded in death by her son, James K. Clower II. Survivors include her husband of twenty-nine years, James K. Clower; daughters, Cynde McClain Dubois and husband Steve and Barbara Ford and husband, Vernon; sons, Lloyd Ray McClain, Tommy Clower and wife Judy, and Wayne Clower and wife Sandra; sister, Betty Peveto; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be V.J. Ford, Dennis Ford, David McClain, Alan Clower, James McClain, and Charles Cicero. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Susan G. KOMEN for the CURE at P.O. Box 4333, Monroe, LA 71211. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Ann Antee, 54 GIBSLAND — Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Antee died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, Arcadia. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Willie H. Huey Sr., 67 DUBACH — Willie H. Huey Sr., a retired auto mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bronis Martin, 87 TULLOS — Bronis Martin, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tullos First Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery.

Robert A. Sebold, 85 WISNER — Robert A. Sebold died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jack Leonard Wright, 96 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jack Leonard Wright, a construction worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bradley, Sallie Ceasar: 11 a.m. Sunday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Caskey, Athalee: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Coleman, Helen Moore: 2 p.m. Monday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Davis, CrissyAnna: 1 p.m. Sunday, Church of the Living God, Monroe.
Echols, Harvey Charles: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Franklin, Edna F.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach.
Goss, Rena "Momo" Garcie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Quitman.
Gray, William: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
McElroy, Mannie Adelia Beard: 3 p.m. Sunday, Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta.
Martin, Leonard Hamilton: 2 p.m. Monday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston.
Moffett, Richard Lynn: 11 a.m. Monday, Siloam Baptist Church.
Moody, Ernest: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.
Roberts, Derainey R.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer.
Rogers, Janell Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, Ouachita Parish Jr. High School, Monroe.
Thornton Jr., William: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Washington, Johnnie R.: 1 p.m. Sunday, Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Williams, Willie Aline: noon Sunday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Published: January 10. 2010 1:15AM

January 11 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ERNEST OTHA NOLAN Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Ernest Otha Nolan died on January 9, 2010 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Born on November 6, 1927 in Swartz, LA, he grew up and lived most of his life in Union Parish. He served in the US Navy during WWII, then worked for Gulf Oil Company for 36 years. A man of strength and conviction, he touched more lives than he knew and taught so many lessons with his words of life wisdom and his gentle giant hands. His love of baseball, hunting, fishing, the Lord, God and his family is truly what defined this great man. " Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Fathers' house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you into myself; that where I am, there you may be also." John 14: 1-3 He is preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce C. Nolan, his parents Jurd Taylor Nolan and Erma Smith Lloyd and sister, Betty Richman. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 17 years, Bobbie Cole Nolan; daughters, Sharon Batten and husband, Curtis and Debbie Nolan; son, Ernest "Chip" Nolan, Jr. and wife, Pat; brothers, Bill Nolan and wife, Doris, Ross Nolan and wife, Ruth and Truett Nolan and wife, Alice; stepchildren, Jason Cole and wife, Stacy and Katie Sharbino and husband, Clint; grandchildren: Lesleigh, Shari, Amanda, Zachary, Anna, Ashleigh, Allyson, Andrew and Alex; great grandchildren: Zachary, Kyla, Drew and Sara Bethan. Pallbearers will be Ron Richman, Todd Nolan, Zachary Cole, Ricky Cobb, Jody Nolan, Thomas Wade, Troy Hinton and Marvin Prestridge. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Cawvey and the Seek and Serve Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, January 11th at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 12th at First Baptist Church in Farmerville. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored for donations to be made in his name to: ARCO, A Community Resource, 900 N. 3rd Street, Monroe, LA 71201-5844; (318)387-7817; www.arcomonroe.org. These donations are for the continued excellent care for his daughter, Debbie Nolan. Online messages for the family may be sent to www.farrarfh.com

JEWELL ALMA (CARTER) COATES Riser Funeral Home Columbia,LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Alma (Carter) Coates age 86 of Bossier City and formerly of Olla will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday December 12, 2010 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery at Grayson. The Coates Family will have visitation on Monday evening from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home in Columbia. Jewell Alma (Carter) Coates was born on December 5, 1923 at Urania, LA to the union of her parents, the late Troy Purvis Carter and Mary Alice McKaskel Carter. She passed from this life on Saturday January 9, 2010 at her residence in Bossier City following an extended illness. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jack Coates; two sons, Jackie Ray Coates and Purvis Joe Coates; and a daughter, Bonnie Braddock. Survivors include, four daughters, Emma Halliburton and husband, Wes of Olla, Bobbie Roberts and husband, Sonny of Clarks, Faye Simons and husband, Roger of Olla, and Sybil King and husband, Carl of Bossier City, LA; son, Calvin Coates and wife, Darlene of Lafayette, AL; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Clint Coates, Stacey Coates, Dustin Lassiter, Joe Temple, Hardy Roberts, Eric Dulaney, Brandon Coates, Steven Coates, and Steven Dulaney. Online condolences may be sent at www.riserfuneralhomes.com

MADELYN J. MOORE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Eva Madelyn Jones Moore, 92, of Bernice will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Bernice. Rev. Johnnie Adkins will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Moore was born on May 17, 1917 in Liberty, MS and died January 10, 2010 in Farmerville, LA. Madelyn was a homemaker and a retired employee of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Bernice, LA. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard S. Ford and George C. Moore. Mrs. Moore is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ford Reeves and husband, Philip of Jackson, MS; Sarah Ford Lee and husband, Kenneth of Hot Springs, AR; and Becky Ford Braley and husband, Monty of Shreveport, LA; ten grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family would like to thank the staff at Timberlake Healthcare in Farmerville, LA for their care and thoughtfulness. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, January 11, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Bernice under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Bernice or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

James A. Brossett, 48 COLUMBIA -- James Alan Brossett, a carpenter, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Virginia T. Bruce, 61 WINNSBORO -- Virginia "Ginger" Thomas Bruce, a retired office administrator, died Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Joy P. Chapman, 79 Joy Patten Chapman of West Monroe, a retired houseparent for the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, died Friday. Services are at 11 a.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun.

Janie P. Charrier, 61 VIDALIA -- Janie Pauline Charrier died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.

Joyce M. Clower, 70 Joyce McLaughlin Clower of Monroe, a retired legal secretary, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Beatrice M. Hendrix, 85 EL DORADO, Ark. -- Beatrice Mathews Hendrix died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Murmil Heights Baptist Church. Burial is in Sweet Home Cemetery in Strong, Ark.

Barbara G. Johnson, 75 Barbara Gail Breckenridge Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Sterlington. Visitation is from noon until time of service at the church. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ruben D. Miles, 75 Ruben D. Miles of Monroe, retired district manager for the GM Co., died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is Wednesday in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala.

Bonnie R. Richardson, 80 Bonnie Rhea Linzay Richardson of Monroe, a retired office worker, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from noon until time of service. Burial is in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop.

Robert Sebold, 85 WISNER -- Robert "Bob" Sebold, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro. Burial is in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Johnny Woodard, 75 Johnny Woodard of Monroe, a retail sales employee, died Saturday. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Antee, Elizabeth Ann: 11 a.m. Monday, Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, Arcadia.
Coleman, Helen Moore: 2 p.m. Monday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Gray, William: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Huey, Willie H. Sr.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Dubach.
Martin, Bronis: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Tullos First Baptist Church, Tullos.
Martin, Leonard Hamilton: 2 p.m. Monday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston.
Moffett, Richard Lynn: 11 a.m. Monday, Siloam Baptist Church.
Moody, Ernest: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.
Thornton Jr., William: 1 p.m. Monday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Published: January 11. 2010 1:15AM

January 12, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOROTHY COLE CLAY Millet - Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, LA. Dorothy Cole Clay passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Beloved wife of Roger Clay. Mother of Corey Clay. Daughter of the late Henry and Louise Griffin Cole. Sister of Andrew Cole and Sarah Robinson. Daughter-in-law of Oleane Clay. Sister-in-law of Bama Browning and Ronnie Clay. Age 57. A native of Start, LA. and a resident of LaPlace, LA. Relatives and friends also Staff of Riverlands Insurance Agency are invited to attend services. Visitation at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Wednesay from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church LaPlace, LA. at 11:00 AM. Burial in St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery LaPlace, LA. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Attn: Development Office, 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA. 70809.

ISHMAEL SMITH (I.S.) GARRIS Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Ishmael Smith (I.S.) Garris, age 81, of Ruston, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Garris was born November 27, 1928 in Spearsville, Louisiana and was the oldest son of the late Thelma Smith Garris and Conrad Garris of Spearsville. Mr. Garris began his career as a licensed embalmer and funeral director and maintained his licenses until his death. He later worked for the Advance Drug Store in Hodge and eventually went to work for Southern Advance Bag and Paper which became Continental Can and ultimately Smurfit-Stone from which he retired in 1992. He also served 12 years on the Jackson Parish Police Jury. Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Edmonds Funeral Home with services conducted by Rev. Wayne Morrow Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sue Hay Garris, daughter Jerri G. Gleason of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and son Steven R. Garris and wife Raquel of The Woodlands, Texas. Additional survivors include his grandsons Matt Gleason and wife Melissa of Baliston Lake, New York, Marc Gleason of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ryan Garris of Houston, Texas; great grand-daughter Bree Gleason of Baliston Lake, New York, great grandsons Jaden Gleason of Baliston Lake, New York, and Silas Gleason of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and brothers Conrad C. Garris, and wife Liz, of Farmerville, Louisiana, and DeVayne Garris, and wife Frances, of Spearsville, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Susan Garris and grand-daughter Susan Alaina Garris. Pallbearers will be Matt Gleason, Marc Gleason, Ryan Garris, Richard Townley, Corbett Best, and Domingo Nuno. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe. Louisiana, 71203-3954. (31 8) 343-3743.

PATTY CRUSE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Patty Cruse, 48, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Carl Shurte and Rev. Jimmy Masters will officiate. Interment to follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Patty was born August 14, 1961 in Monroe, LA and passed away January 10, 2010 in Calhoun, LA. Patty was a horse trainer, she loved barrel racing and was an avid member of the World Barrel Racing Association. She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Cruse in November 2009. She is survived by her mother, Dell Cruse; brothers, Curtis Cruse and wife Brenda and Clyde Cruse, John Cruse and wife Carmen; sisters, Eunice Cruse, Betty Knight and husband Carl. Pallbearers will be Johnny Barnhill, Bubba Barnhill, Dustin Trichel, Codie Rowton, David Trichel and Dan Cruse. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Neal, Micah Jones, Curt Jones and Bradley Cruse. Visitation will be held 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

ROBER BETHARD PEPPER, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Rober Bethard Pepper, Sr., 76, of West Monroe will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Leonard Garlington and Rev. Chuck Donley officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe. Mr. Pepper was born February 7, 1933 in Jonesboro, LA and passed away on January 11, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Army during Korean Conflict. Mr. Pepper was a member of Caney Baptist Church. He retired after 40 years from Riverwood Paper Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Irene Pepper and a sister, Carolyn Franklin. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Zena S. Pepper; son, Rober B. Pepper, Jr. and wife Natalie; grandson, Dylan Pepper; sister, Kathryn Childress and husband M.B.; nieces, Dawn Britton and husband Gordon and Shawn Watkins and husband Kelly; great niece, Kaylee Watkins and many, many, many friends. Pallbearers will be Roy Glen McGrew, Ed Leonard, Larry Martin, Bubba Martin, Charles Barfoot, Harry Barfoot, Roy Miller, and James Ferguson. Honorary Pallbearers will be coworkers and retiree's of Riverwood that met once a month on Wednesdays. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and American Diabetes Association. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RUBEN DANIEL MILES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA . Funeral services for Mr. Ruben Daniel Miles, age 75 of Monroe, will be held on Tuesday, January 12th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Lexington Ave. in Monroe with Reverend J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Pallbearers will be Lamar Buffington, Jim Dimos, Alan Eppinette, Sydney Seegars, Dr. John Spence and Charles Wilkins. Mr. Miles was born in Fairfield, AL on April 21, 1934. He died on January 9, 2010 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Miles was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He graduated in 1960 with a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama and remained an active alumni and proud BAMA fan throughout his life. In his later years, he was forced to adopt the "Purple and Gold" as his second favorite team when his grandson, Matt, became an LSU Tiger. On his last wakeful night, he proudly watched his Crimson Tide win the National Championship once again. Ruben, fondly known as "Big Dan" to those who had the pleasure of knowing him, worked as a District Manager for General Motors, Buick Motor Division, for 36 years before retiring in Monroe. After retirement, he became a beloved and familiar face at Alliance One Advertising, sharing stories with the gang and visiting with his favorite sales reps. Mr. Miles is survived by his wife of 49 years, Glenda Jeraldine (Jerri) Miles; daughter, Brenda Miles Tarver and husband Cleve of Monroe; son, Jack B. Miles of Fairbanks, Alaska; and grandchildren, Matthew Branch, Jacob Branch and Kaitlin Tarver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben Clarence Miles and Margaret Elizabeth Caller Miles; sister, Vera Jean Miles Stalcup and husband Curtis Stalcup. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 11th at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Old Sterlington Rd. in Monroe. A special Memorial Service will then be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at his hometown family church - Hueytown First Methodist. A family graveside service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Dan Miles to the American Cancer Society, The University of Alabama "Our Students, Our Future" campaign, or to the charity of the giver's choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SHIRLEY BEAVON HARRIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Beavon Harris, 61, of Houston, TX formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Mark Fenn will officiate. Interment to follow at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Harris was born August 12, 1948 in Paris, Tennessee and passed away January 9, 2010 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Harris and parents, Harold and Dorothy Beavon. She is survived by her 4 children; Pamela Harris Smith and husband Scott, Kellie Harris Cataldo and husband Frank, Kimberly Williamson and husband Kyle and Matthew Harris; 5 grandchildren, Timothy Oleary Smith, Luke Smith, Caroline Smith, Abigail Rose Smith and Emily Cataldo; brother, Fred Watkins and wife Jo Ellen. Pallbearers will be James Price, Karl Long, Corey Payne, Matt Murphy, Al Roberts and Raymond Scott Garza. Visitation will be held 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

VERNA GENE GLATT Vicksburg, MS Mrs. Verna Gene Glatt died Monday, January 11, 2010 at the River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg. She was 64. Mrs. Glatt was born in Bastrop and lived a number of years in Arkansas before moving to West Monroe in 1980. For the past 3 years she had been making her home in Vicksburg. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her son, Mike DeFee and brothers, Aubrey N. Causey and Larry C. Causey. Survivors include her husband, Dalton Glatt of Vicksburg; a son, Steven DeFee of Calion, Ark. and brothers, Ronnie Causey of Calhoun, LA and Durwood Causey of DeRidder, LA and 6 grandchildren. There are no funeral services scheduled at this time.

Merlon Bowie, 65 Merlon Bowie of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Willie Brown, 59 SHREVEPORT -- Willie Brown, died Jan. 1. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

James Bryant, 74 James Bryant of Monroe, an auto technician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Janie P. Charrier, 61 VIDALIA -- Janie Pauline Charrier, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Dorothy C. Clay, 57 LAPLACE -- Dorothy Cole Clay, formerly of Start, died Sunday. A funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace. Burial will be in St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery, LaPlace.

Jewell C. Coates, 86 BOSSIER CITY -- Jewell Alma Carter Coates, formerly of Olla, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Grayson.

Horace Curry Sr., 66 Horace Curry Sr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Sally R. Davidson, 75 RUSTON -- Sally R. Davidson, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Michael W. Gipson, 47 Michael W. Gipson of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Suzanne M. Hitt, 64 DOWNSVILLE -- Suzanne Mosley Hitt, a retired English professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Grambling State University, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Thursday until service time at the chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Tim Jacks Jr., 54 Tim Jacks Jr. of Monroe, a pharmacist, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Thomas Jackson, 66 DELHI -- Thomas Jackson, a chef, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leroy Kelly, 61 Leroy Kelly of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Kennedy, 84 MARION -- Dorothy Kennedy, former owner of Kennedy Groceries and Kennedy Logging Co. of Marion, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jacob 'Jake' King, 73 Jacob "Jake" King of Monroe, a highway construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Pamela R. McCall, 46 Pamela Renee McCall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Delphie Neal, 67 WISNER -- Delphie Neal, a produce plant foreman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ernest O. Nolan, 82 FARMERVILLE -- Ernest O. Nolan, a TBA Representative with Gulf Oil, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Monroe J. Nunn, 62 SALINE -- Monroe Jackson Nunn, a logger, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery, Castor.

Billy Punchard, 70 FORT NECESSITY -- Billy Punchard, a commercial fisherman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Myrtle E. Steward, 72 PIONEER -- Myrtle Elizabeth Steward, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bruce, Virginia "Ginger" Thomas: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Temple Baptist Church.
Gray, William: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Huey, Willie H. Sr.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Dubach.
Martin, Bronis: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Tullos First Baptist Church, Tullos.
Miles, Ruben D.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Woodard, Johnny: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Published: January 12. 2010 1:15AM

January 13, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALBERT F. "IKE" MCMULLEN, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Albert F. "Ike" McMullen, Jr., 73, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 14, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. J. E. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. A lifelong resident of Monroe, Mr. McMullen graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and Northeast Louisiana State College (now known as the University of Louisiana at Monroe). At Ouachita, he played baseball and football and was named to both All-State teams. He received a scholarship to play baseball at ULM and graduated with a degree in business administration. Mr. McMullen played on Monroe's American Legion team when they won the national sectional championship in 1953. He also served as coach of the 1971 Monroe Dixie Senior All Star Team that won the state championship. Moreover, he was active in establishing Monroe's fast pitch softball league, and coached young women's softball and numerous boys' baseball teams. He also served in the U. S. Army as a captain and attended Sterlington Baptist Church. He was a past president of the Twin City Lenders Exchange and member of the Optimist Club. Mr. McMullen worked in the finance business his entire professional life. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Monroe Financial Services, Inc. and Monroe Loans. An avid outdoorsman and waterfowler, Mr. McMullen was active in Ducks Unlimited. Ike liked to "relax" by staying busy and in his retirement, enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, cooking, gardening, cheering for his beloved New Orleans Saints, and, especially, deer hunting with family, friends and his dog Rufus. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert F. McMullen, Sr.; and mother, Callie Fluitt McMullen. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Maurine McHenry McMullen; brother, Robert McMullen and wife Ann; and children, Dr. Albert F. "Freddie" McMullen III and wife Joanna, Michael McMullen, Tammy McHenry Clay and husband Billy, and Benjamin McHenry and wife Robin. Grandchildren are Anna McMullen, Mary McMullen, Kristi Clay, William Clay, Emma McHenry, Benjamin McHenry, and Alex McHenry. He is also survived by his cousin, Kay Richardson Fowler and husband Ken. Pallbearers will be A. O. Doughty, Dale Standifer, Jerry Steelman, Wally McMakin, Andy Bloomer, Virgil Sparks, Paul Roye, Johnnie Parkerson, Duke Jones, and Jack Williams. Serving as honorary pallbearers are the 1971 Monroe Dixie Senior State Championship Team. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express its profound gratitude to Dr. Kevin McGloughlin and Dr. Andrew McWhorter, and the many friends who helped the family through this. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DOROTHY KENNEDY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Born in El Dorado Ark. on July 28, 1925, Dorothy Kennedy, also known as "MawMaw" to many, died on January 11, 2010. Visitation services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Marion from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a special time of remembrance beginning at 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be at Roark Cemetery in Marion, at 1:00 p.m. Thursday. Dorothy and her husband Thad owned and operated T.L. Kennedy's Logging and Kennedy's Grocery in Marion. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion. Kennedy's Grocery provided all the cookies for Bible school for many, many years. Dorothy liked to think of the store as "information headquarters"! If you needed to know what was going on, or if you needed something after hours, she would unlock the door at any time of night, or just give you the key to let yourself in. Dorothy is survived by her best friend and most special "sister", Ruby Reppond, and by her children: Janice Teekell (Ben), Greg Kennedy (Donna), Sandy Black (Mike), and Becky Franklin (Kenneth). Grandchildren are Candi, Tiffany, Wes (April), Lindsey (Erik), Emily (Brad), Tyler, Kristi (Shon), Josh, and Adam. Great grands: Sydney, Mattie, Thad, Justus, Eli, Dylan and Maddie. Also, by loving and faithful friend, Patsy Reeves. Thank you Mrs. Patsy. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ELTON EUGENE HECKFORD Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston, LA. Graveside services for Elton Eugene Heckford, 77 of Farmerville will be 2:00 PM Thursday January 14, 2010 at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun with Bro. James Jennings officiating under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Mr. Heckford died Monday January 11, 2010 in West Monroe. He was the retired owner of Heckford Roofing and Home repair, but was known more recently as the "Produce Man" for roadside produce sales in Farmerville. He is survived by his daughter, Jeannie and husband Jeff Harper; Grandsons, Brandon DeLane Harper and Jeffery Brian Harper; Granddaughters, Angela Wilder , Stacy and husband Jonathan Spears; Great Grandchildren, Kendall and Kameran Wilder, Landon and Logan Spears, Brandy Shaydon Harper, John Kenneth Barton; Sister, Evelyn Schantel. Vistation will be Thursday January 14, 2010 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM at the funeral home. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

JESSIE MAE PANKEY SHELL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Jessie Mae Pankey Shell, 95, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 14, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Leonard Garlington officiating. Interment will follow in the Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA. Mrs. Shell was born to Isaac and Annie Pankey on October 5, 1914 in Pritchet, TX. She passed away on January 12, 2010 in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Shell was a feisty lady who still directed her family at the age of 95. She loved having her family around her. Mrs. Shell was an old fashioned gourmet cook, who loved to teach her descendents her recipes. She loved animals, seek-a-word books, reading, and her Bible. Mrs. Shell is preceded in death by her husband, Steven Curtis Shell and six brothers and sisters, one son-in-law, Edward Bush, and one grandson-in-law, Ralph Cooper. Survivors include her son, James H. Shell and wife Peggy; daughter, Lillie Shell Bush; two grandchildren, Dr. Mike Shell and wife Rhonda and Sherry Arnold and husband Stan; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dr. Mike Shell, Matthew Shell, Alec Michael Shell, Joe Kelly, Stan Arnold, and George Duck. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until Service Time on Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.comROBERT O. BAXTER Fredericks Funeral Home, LLC, Opelika, AL Mr. Robert O. Baxter, 84 years, passed away on January 11, 2010 at Bethany House Hospice in Auburn. Mr. Baxter's parents, Charles and Vera McRae Baxter and his sisters, Annelle Baxter Grabin and Victoria Baxter Lundsford preceded him in death. Mr. Baxter is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Baxter Baxter; his daughter, Diane Baxter Cibulsky and her husband Robert of Hilton Head, SC and his grandson Michael Cibulsky; his son, John Robert Baxter of Birmingham, AL and his granddaughter, Elizabeth; his sister, Geraldine Young Chinn of Charleston, SC; several nieces and nephews as well as many beloved cousins and family members. Robert (R.O., Bob) was born in Clayton, AL in Barbour County. Upon graduation from Clayton High School, he entered the U.S. Air Force and served in the 15th Air Force in WWII as a flight engineer. After completing his service in Italy he returned to Auburn University and graduated from the School of Engineering in 1949. Following graduation he served in the Air Force Reserves and also in the Korean campaign as an armaments assistance officer. He separated from active duty in 1953 at the rank of Captain. Most of Mr. Baxter's professional career was spent in the paper industry. He worked in research and development for 21 years with International Paper Company and resided in Camden, AR and Georgetown, SC. He also worked as director of research and development for 19 years with Bancroft Bag Co. of Monroe, LA. Mr. Baxter was a member of TAPPI and a Life Member of the Auburn University Alumni Association. During this time, Mr. Baxter was issued numerous patents for his development of packaging technology that is currently utilized in the paper industry. Mr. Baxter and his wife returned to Auburn, AL in 1995. He was an active member of his church and Sunday School throughout his life. He was former President of Kiwanis Club in Camden, AR and during his life dedicated extensive time to community service. A memorial celebration of Mr. Baxter's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at United Methodist Church of Auburn, 220 E. Magnolia Avenue with Dr. George Mathison officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to United Methodist Church of Auburn, Bethany House Hospice of EAMC or a charity of one's choice. Fredericks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.fredericksfh.com

SUZANNE MOSELEY HITT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA On Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 2:00PM the family and friends of Ms. Suzanne Moseley Hitt will wish her a "blessed voyage" in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Ms. Hitt went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2010. Suzanne graduated from Neville High School and Northeast Louisiana University and received two bachelors' degrees, masters degree in secondary education, and was pursuing her doctorate in secondary education. She taught at ULM, Grambling State University, and Delta Community College. Ms. Hitt served her community as a Monroe Police Officer before finding her true calling, teaching, which was her love and mission in life. She was a published author included in "Who's Who of Americas Teachers." Ms. Hitt was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi and the International Honor Society in Education. Ms. Hitt was preceded in death by her adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Moseley and her birth mother, Ida May Brock. She is survived by her three sisters, Judy Brock Pipes and husband, Robert; Barbara Brock Payette and husband, Robert "Papa Smurf"; and Linda Brock Whidden and husband, Larry; three brothers, Robert L. Brock and wife, Dee; Gary C. Brock and wife Bobbie; and Michael R. Brock; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until service Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society or to St. Vincent DePaul. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

James Bryant, 74 James Bryant of Monroe, an auto technician, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in New Daughters of Zion Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Wilmon Cornelius, 59 Wilmon Cornelius of Monroe, a custodian, died Jan. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Patty Cruse, 48 CALHOUN -- Patty Cruse, a horse trainer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla.

Alfred Gemar Sr., 84 JONESVILLE -- Alfred Gemar Sr., died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Thelma L. Germany, 87 JENA -- Thelma Beatrice Lattier Germany, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

Michael W. Gipson, 47 Michael W. Gipson of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Authur D. Hadley, 64 Authur D. Hadley of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frances M. Hampton, 63 WINNSBORO -- Frances McNease Hampton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Shirley B. Harris, 61 HOUSTON, Texas -- Shirley Beavon Harris, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mildred Haynes, 88 Mildred Haynes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Kenneth W. Hayward, 85 BASTROP -- Kenneth Walter Hayward, a machinist, died Saturday. Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until service time.

Elton E. Heckford, 77 FARMERVILLE -- Elton Eugene Heckford, a retired roofing contractor and produce salesman, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Theron T. Jacks Jr., 54 Theron Timothy Jacks Jr. of Monroe, a pharmacist, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time.

Leroy Kelly, 61 Leroy Kelly of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ann W. Lane, 77 Ann W. Lane of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington, Monroe.

Patterson B. Moseley, 91 RUSTON -- Patterson B. "Pat" Moseley, retired educator and administrator at Louisiana Tech University, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens, Ruston.

Yvonne Henry Oliver, 91 NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. -- Yvonne Henry Oliver, formerly of Ruston, a retired elementary teacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Rober B. Pepper Sr., 76 Rober Bethard Pepper Sr. of West Monroe, retired from Riverwood International Paper, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Emma S. Petty, infant WINNSBORO -- Emma Marie Stamper Petty, the infant daughter of Patty Stamper and Ronald Petty, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woolen Lake Church of God. Burial will be in Etier Cemetery, Hebert, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billy Punchard, 70 FORT NECESSITY -- Billy Punchard, a commercial fisherman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Bert H. Smith, 87 HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. -- Bert Harvey Smith, retired lieutenant commander with the U.S. Navy and International Paper Company employee, died Thursday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

William 'W.L.' Snow, 86 RUSTON -- William Lloyd "W.L." Snow, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Nettleton Cemetery, Jonesboro, Ark.

Hattie Thomas, 90 Hattie Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Living Waters Apostolic Church of Love, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Virginia D. Williams, 85 RUSTON -- Virginia Dean Williams, died Thursday. Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 2-5:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.

J.C. Wilson, 80 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- J.C. Wilson, a farm laborer, died Jan. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Charrier, Janie Pauline: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Clay, Dorothy Cole: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace.
Hitt, Suzanne Mosley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Steward, Myrtle Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Published: January 13. 2010 1:15AM

January 14, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANN WALDEN LANE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Walden Lane will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010, at 10:30 AM at Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Lane died at her home on Monday, January 11. She was born December 1, 1932, in Alexandria, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Col. Henry E. Walden and Louise Benoit Walden; her husband, Ralph Clifton Lane; and her daughter, Sarah Louise Lane McCarter. Mrs. Lane is survived by two sons, Clif Lane and wife Marianne of Lafayette, and Bob Lane and wife Paula of Monroe; three grand-children, Robert Lane and wife Emily, Jessica Rae Johnson, and Ann-Riley Louise Lane; and two great granddaughters. Mrs. Lane was an active member of Parkview Baptist Church. She was a charter member of Chapter AK of PEO Sisterhood and served as its founding president in 1968 and served again as president in 1983. She was also past president of the Louisiana State Chapter of PEO and was to be honored at the PEO State Convention in April as a Fifty Year Member. Mrs. Lane was a former president of the Faculty Wives Club at ULM (then NLSC), and a member of the Twentieth Century Book Club. She was recently named Honorary Lifetime Member of the Monroe Garden Club. Mrs. Lane was an avid genealogist and football fan. Mrs. Lane took great pride in her active service to patriotic organizations. She was a past regent of Fort Miro Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and current state chairman of Louisiana Society of DAR. She was past president of the Ouachita Chapter of the United Daughters of Confederacy as well as past president and current state corresponding secretary of Sir John Payne Chapter of Colonial Dames XVII Century. Mrs. Lane was a past vice-regent of the Louisiana Division of Magna Charta Dames and Barons and was past president of the Louisiana Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars. She was past president of Governor William Charles Cole Claiborne Chapter of United States Daughters of 1812, a member of the national Society Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century, past officer of the Louisiana Society Dames of the Court of Honor, and first vice-regent of John Robinson chapter of Daughters of the American Colonists. Pallbearers will be Robert Lane, Thomas Eddleman, Dr. Lane Eddleman, Harvey Hanson, Henry Hanson, and Bobby Rychart. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time Friday at Parkview Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA 71201 and Chapter AK of PEO, 3204 Claiborne Circle, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

FRANCES MCNEASE HAMPTON Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Frances McNease Hampton, 61, will be at 1:00 PM Friday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens with the Rev. Greg Clark officiating. Services are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Mrs. Hampton was born on March 26, 1948 in Monroe and died January 12, 2010 in Winnsboro after a brief illness. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker and a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, H. D. Hampton; father, J. R. McNease; a brother, Shelby McNease and a nephew, Ronnie McNease. Survivors include her son, Sidney Hampton and friend, Emily Foster of Calhoun; mother, Minnie Lee McNease of Winnsboro; sisters, Betty McNease Reeves Bishop of Vicksburg, MS, Joyce McNease Ferguson of Laurel, MS, Cathy McNease Haley of West Monroe; a brother, Enon McNease of Winnsboro; special family friend, Carlo Mintello of Winnsboro; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday after 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Online guest register at www.gillfirstnational.com

TERRY E. ALLBRITTON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorial services for Terry Edward Allbritton, age 55, of Monroe, La. will be held 1:00 PM Saturday January 16th at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Hwy. 165, Monroe. La. Terry was born on October 7, 1954 in Hot Springs, Ar. to Billy Gene Allbritton and Daisy Ritchey Allbritton. He graduated from Wossman High School as a National Merit Scholar in 1972. He then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a bachelor's of science degree. He then furthered his education by receiving his juris doctorate from Tulane Law School. After passing the bar he began a career as a Tulane law professor while also working on civil rights cases. Mr. Allbritton was preceded in death by his father, Billy G. Allbritton; step-father, Joe A. McHenry and brother-in-law, Robert C. Walters. Mr. Allbritton leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Daisy McHenry; sister, Karen Walters; brother, Michael Allbritton and sister, Beth Wilson; step-children, Meg Rathel and Doug Villavaso; two grandchildren and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center, www.splcenter.org, in Montgomery, AL. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

THERON TIMOTHY JACKS, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Theron Timothy Jacks, Jr., 54, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 15, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Danny Baskin officiating. Mr. Jacks was born on February 7, 1955, in Lake Charles, LA to Tim Jacks, Sr. and Roberta Stine Jacks, the second of four children. At age 14, he started the Teen Hut which provided a place for entertaining the youth of his hometown. His high school years were spent working for Ira "Doc" Fontenot at Lane's Drugs in Vinton. After graduating with honors from Vinton High, Tim attended Northeast Louisiana University. While at NLU, he met Susan Johnson, who would become his wife the day after their graduation from its School of Pharmacy in 1978. He was employed by St. Francis Medical Center's pharmacy from 1979 until 1985, when he and good friend, Reggie Kitchens, founded Professional Pharmacy Services, Inc., one of the first home health providers in northeast Louisiana. Tim worked hard at the pharmacy and was dedicated to the service of the people of the area. One of his greatest delights was watching movies with his children. His spare time was often spent writing. He died dreaming of having one of his screenplays made into a movie. He always talked about the escape and fantasy that movies brought. His children will always treasure these times spent together. On January 11, 2010, just a few weeks shy of his 55th birthday, Tim passed away at his home in Monroe, LA. Tim was preceded in death by both his parents; his younger brother, Robert; nephew, Donovan Geter; and father-in-law, Jason R. Johnson. He is survived by his son, Lee Jacks; twin daughters, Sara and Margaret Jacks; sister, Debra Ahyo and husband Doug, all of Monroe; brothers, Ernie Jacks and wife Janet of Mooringsport, LA, Dot Johnson, and Jason M. Johnson and wife Lisa of Monroe; three nieces; four nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to thank John Guerriero, Gary Booth, Gerald Mercer, Gary Soileau, Bill Skinner, Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Don Hammett, Dr. Greg Tubre, Dr. Clint Guillory, Marshall and Georgia Leary, Blane Marie, Barry Dopson, Brian Dopson, Jim Bond, and all past employees of Professional Pharmacy Services and Professional Care Pharmacy, all of whom he loved dearly. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Willie Brown, 59 Staff report SHREVEPORT — Willie Brown died Jan. 1. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Emma T. Bryan, 94 WILDSVILLE — Emma Thompson Bryan died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Evangeline Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Elder Wilmon Cornelius, 59 Elder Wilmon "Ron" Cornelius of Monroe, a custodian, died Jan. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Rev. Horace Curry Sr., 66 The Rev. Horace Curry Sr. of Monroe, formerly of Start, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard. Burial will be in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Steve L. Etheridge, 69 OLLA — Steve L. Etheridge, a retired oilfield worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Robert Fletcher, 51 MANGHAM — Robert Fletcher, a cook, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alfred Gemar Sr., 84 MAYNA — Alfred Gemar Sr., an International Paper Co. in Natchez employee and a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mayna Church of God. Burial will be in Pala Alto Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Frances McNease Hampton, 61 WINNSBORO — Frances McNease Hampton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home.

Sarah Jackson, 58 Sarah Jackson of Monroe, a caregiver, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thomas Jackson, 66 DELHI — Thomas Jackson, a chef, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ben Sanders Katz, 71 Ben Sanders Katz of Monroe, a councilman for city of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dorothy Kennedy, 84 MARION — Dorothy Kennedy, owner of Kennedy Grocery, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Roark Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Roland Kennedy, 45 OAK GROVE — Roland Kennedy, a laborer, died Jan. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Jacob King, 73 Jacob King of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Albert "Ike" McMullen Jr., 73 Albert F. "Ike" McMullen Jr. of Monroe, former owner of Monroe Financial Services, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Delphie Neal, 67 WISNER — Delphie Neal, a produce plant foreman, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Yvonne Henry Oliver, 91 NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Yvonne Henry Oliver, formerly of Ruston, a retired elementary school teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jimmy Ray Shaw, 56 CROWVILLE — Jimmy Ray Shaw, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Liddieville.

Jessie Pankey Shell, 95 WINNSBORO — Jessie Mae Pankey Shell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Eddie Steven Smith, infant FOREST — Eddie Steven Smith, the infant son of Danny Smith and Polly McCullough, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Charlie Thompson Jr., 73 Charlie Thompson Jr. of Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Jan. 1. Services are noon Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Rev. Farris: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bryant, James: 1 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Cornelius, Wilmon: 1 p.m. Friday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gipson, Michael W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hayward, Kenneth Walter: 6 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Heckford, Elton Eugene: 2 p.m. Thursday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Calhoun. Hitt, Suzanne Mosley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Jacks Jr., Theron Timothy: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Kelly, Leroy: 11 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Moseley, Dr. Patterson B. "Pat": 10 a.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Smith, Lt. Cmd. Bert Harvey: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Thomas, Hattie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Living Waters Apostolic Church of Love, West Monroe.
Williams, Virginia Dean: 6 p.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wilson, J.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Published: January 14. 2010 1:15AM

January 15 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BEN SANDERS KATZ Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Ben Sanders Katz, beloved husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather, and brother was born in Starkville, MS on March 3, 1938, the son of the late Ben Sanders and Mildred Stanley Katz. A graduate of Starkville (MS) High School and Mississippi State University, his professional career took him to many parts of North America and the Caribbean. Mr. Katz was a senior vice president of Amax Coal Company and president of Deposit Trust Bank. A member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe, he was very active in the civic community, currently serving the City of Monroe in his 3rd term as Councilman of District 2. He served on numerous boards including the Council on Aging, the Food Bank of NELA, Louisiana Business Loans, Monroe Rotary, and the Council of Retired Executives (SCORE). Survivors include his wife of almost 54 years, Kay Kellogg Katz; son, Brit Katz; daughters Kelley Vance and Kris Coons (Dick); grandson, Trevor Reynolds (Jodi); great-granddaughter, Rylee Reynolds; brother, Robert O. Katz (Vicki); and uncles, aunts, and cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be John Bryant, David Ezernack, Bill Hoover, Lyle Miller, Ed Pirtle, Ron Powell, Frank Swayze, Jack Vaughan, and Mike Walsworth. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe, LA with Dr. Allison Moody officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Final resting place will be Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, MS. Because of his love for the University of Louisiana at Monroe and for his community, the family established a scholarship fund. Memorials may be made to The ULM Foundation, Ben Katz Memorial Scholarship Fund for Business, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the healthcare given to Ben during his illness. "A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth." Ecclesiastes 7:1. Online registry/condolences may be offered to the family at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com .

DENNIS CLAY MCCARTY Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Dennis Clay McCarty – A native of Monroe, LA and a resident of Mobile, AL passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mrs. And Mrs. Charles McCarty and Mr. James E. Tripp. Survivors include his "canine children", Trigger and Cassie; parents, Newman Darryl and Rhoda Pamela McCarty, Mobile, AL; brothers, Danny and wife Angela McCarty, Mobile, AL and Larry and wife Lauren McCarty, Jackson, MS; grandmother, Mrs. James E. (Rhoda) Tripp, Monroe, LA; uncles, Mickey and wife Carol McCarty, Monroe, LA, Terry McCarty, Monroe, LA, James E. and wife Cindy Tripp, Brentwood, TN and Scott and wife Christa Tripp, Monroe, LA; aunt, Candy and husband Mike Manning, Aurora, IL; aunts, Sybil (Emmett) Christman, Monroe, LA, Opal Burns, Winnsboro, LA, Louise Chapman, Breaux Bridge, LA, Florence Johnson, Ruston, LA and Roberta and husband David DeRosset, McKinney, TX; cousins, Tracy McCarty, Monroe, LA, Tyler McCarty, Monroe, LA, Mickey Charles and wife Toni McCarty, Monroe, LA, Michelle McCarty, Monroe, LA, Sarah James and husband Jacob Myatt, Hendersonville, TN, Emily Tripp, Nashville, TN, Megan Tripp, Brentwood, TN, Amber Tripp, Brentwood, TN, Michael Manning, New York City, NY, Christy Manning, West Memphis, AR, Andy and wife Becky Tripp, Monroe, LA, Jonathan Tripp, Monroe, LA, Jacob McCarty, Monroe, LA and Addison Gross, Monroe, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from Lakeshore Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry McCarty, Danny McCarty, Andy Tripp, Jonathan Tripp, Mickey McCarty and Keith Foster. Arrangements are by Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA 71203.

EVELYN MURPHY WRIGHT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Murphy Wright will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 16, 2010 at House of Prayer International. Rev. Eugene Brown, Geraldine Brown and Rev. Ron Brown will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wright was born January 11, 1931 in Monroe, LA and passed away January 13, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a life long member of House of Prayer International. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, William Jefferson Wright; sister, Belle Boggan and Vashti Lenard; brothers, Lonnie Murphy and Paul Murphy. She is survived by children; Billie Joyce French and husband Craig, Bill Wright and wife Angela; sister, Patsy Stover and husband Jackie B; brother, James Herbert Murphy and wife Bonnie; grandchildren Bobby Brian, Jason Wright and wife Jodi and Stuart Wright; 2 great-grandchildren Rylian and Madylin Wright;2 special nieces Diana and Annette and other nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bobby Brian, Jason Wright, Stuart Wright, Kenny Stowe, Harvey Stover and Cooter Lenard. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ron Hammett, Jackie Stover, James Herbert Murphy. A special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Tom Causey and David with Home Health and nurses in ICU and CVU at Glenwood Hospital and the prayers from the church family at House of Prayer International. Visitation will be held Friday 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

JOHN MICHAEL COLLINS Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence, LA. Funeral services for John Michael "Mike" Collins of Lake Providence, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church of Lake Providence with Rev. Owen Peyton officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, LA. Mike was a member of First United Methodist Church and was employed by Delta Bank as vice-president. He was an active member of the Lake Providence Rotary Club where he served as a past president. He was also a member of the LA Banker's Association. Mike was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Campbell Collins and Loretta Wentworth Collins and a brother, James "Spunky" Collins. Survivors include his wife, Lee Collins of Lake Providence, LA; son, John Michael Collins II and his wife Stacy of River Ridge, LA; son, David Campbell Collins of Shreveport, LA; granddaughter, Claire Sydney Collins; grandaughter, Madeline Sarah Collins; brother, Frank Collins of Bastrop, LA and sister, Mollie Dunn of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Dr. Sheldon Anderson, Stan Anderson, Christopher Bickley, Mark Buntyn, John Godwin, Scott Latham, and Paul LeBeau. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM unitl 7:00 PM Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence, LA.

LINDA DIANNE WAHL Speaks Suburban Chapel Funeral Home, Independence, MO. Linda Dianne Wahl, 59, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 surrounded by her family. Celebration of Linda's life will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Lobb Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Linda was born March 15, 1950 in Monroe, LA, the daughter of Nathan Clarence and Eva Lee (Gates) Roberts. She was a successful owner and operator of multiple investment properties throughout the Kansas City Metro area for over 30 years. Linda enjoyed painting and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Dorathy and her parents. Survivors in her husband, Bruce A. Wahl; sons, Timothy A. Wahl and his fiancé Dorothy Duffy of Kansas City; Daniel K. Wahl and his wife Sonya of Independence; grand-children, Trenton, Colton and August; sisters, Billie Jean Rice and her husband Jim of Independence; Brenda Templin of Liberty; and brother, Nathan Gaylord Roberts and his wife Dot of Monroe, LA; Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com http://www.speakschapel.com/ (Arrangements; Speaks Suburban Chapel: 816-373-3600.

MARY ROSE FREE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Rose Free, 89, of West Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Carl Shurte officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Free was born in Brookhaven, MS on March 21, 1920 and died in Abbeville, LA at the Maison de Monde Living Center, on January 13, 2010. She enjoyed reading and studying the Bible, listening to gospel music, cooking, going to church, caring for her family, shopping, and telling her life stories. Mrs. Free was a devoted loving Christian mother who enjoyed life and will be missed dearly. Mrs. Free was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. D. J. Free; both parents, Jessie and Lulu Farmer; three sisters; seven brothers; and grandson, Paul Smith. Survivors include her sons, Dennis Free and wife Alene, and Boyce Free and wife JoAnn; daughters, Geneva McCardle, and Janice Randall and husband Anthony; grandchildren, Sherry Posey, Tricia Creech, Kathy Lenard, Tim Free, Jill Carr, Darlene Hales, and Dewanna Farr; eleven great grandchildren, twelve great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Austin Eubanks, Chris Eubanks, Bradley Horne, Edwin Hatten, Joey Posey, and Harvey Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Hendrix, Tommy Lane Hendrix, Sammy Bell, and Steve Bell. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MINISTER FARRIS CALHOUN BROWN Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Farris C. Brown of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday January 16, 2010 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. John L. Perry officiating. Internment will follow at Union Baptist Church in Bosco, LA. A family hour will be held Friday, January 15, 2010 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Union Baptist Church in Bosco, located on Highway 165 bypass in Bosco, LA. Her memories shall never fade as they are forever embedded in the hearts of her devoted Children, Faye B. Blackwell of Lake Charles, LA, Robert U. Brown, Jr., Don G. Brown and wife Debra, Jackie L. Brown and wife Gaynell, Harold G. Brown and wife Delorse, Frankie C. Brown all of Dallas, Texas, Jerry G. Brown and wife Cathy, Brenda J. Brown Ifabiyi of Monroe, LA, Roxie L. Smith and husband Ray, of Houston, TX, 30 grand-children, 15 great grand-children, two sisters, Derunzia Atkins of Monroe, LA and Everette Calhoun of Oakland, CA. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure and forever cherish her memory.

ODELL PHILLIPS Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Odell Phillips, 75, of Baskin will be 10:00 AM Saturday in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev. Prentis Gandy officiating. Interment will follow at Coax Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips was born on February 17, 1934 in Winnsboro and died on January 14, 2010 at Richardson Medical Center Rayville. She was a resident of Baskin and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents Benjamin F. and Mary Isabel Coody Wyles; husband Travis M. Phillips, Sr.; son Travis M. Phillips, Jr.; sisters Olie Simons, Nola Simons, Elsie Robinson and a brother Bennie Wyles. Survivors include her daughter Ruth Ann Graham of Baskin; sons Jerry Thornhill and wife Sherrie of Fayetteville, AR, William Oscar Phillips and wife Shelia of Enterprise, MS, Frank Phillips of West Monroe; brother Eugene Wyles and wife Jeanette of Hebert; sisters Imogene Powell of Monroe and Roberta Staples of Tx; also survived by 16 grand-children and 14 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons Blaine Hardy, Chad Phillips, Daniel Phillips, Joey Phillips, Jeremy Thornhill and Joshua Thornhill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Day and Brad Phillips. Friends may call after 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday for visitation. Special thanks from the family to Richardson Medical Center Rayville, RNRC Richland Hospice and Dr. Roland Ponarski. Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com

THELMA BEATRICE (LATTIER) GERMANY Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home, Jena, LA. Thelma Beatrice (Lattier) Germany, age 87, of Jena, La, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria, La. Mrs. Germany is survived by her two sons, Robert (Bob) R. Germany & wife Donna of Tulsa, Okla. and Jere W. Germany of San Anselmo, Ca; one sister, Doris Coe of Corpus Christi, Tx; sister-in-laws Barbara Germany of Jena and Dorothy Fluitt of Lubbock, Texas; four grandchildren and five great grand-children. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, January 15, 2010 at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home of Jena. Funeral service will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Jena, at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2010, with Father Keith Ishmael officiating. Mrs. Germany will be laid to rest in the Taylor Chapel in Summerville, La. Condolence may be sent to the family on the website, southernfuneralhome.com or email kinner@centurytel.net

John 'Mike' Collins, 65 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- John Michael "Mike" Collins, vice president of Delta Bank of Lake Providence, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Myrtle Kendall Crumley, 89 OAK GROVE -- Myrtle Christine Kendall Crumley, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bartholomew Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Rev. Horace Curry Sr., 66 The Rev. Horace Curry Sr. of Monroe, formerly of Start, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard. Burial will be in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Audrey Loftin Delee, 71 Audrey Lillian Loftin Delee of Monroe, a retired teacher and principal, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Levi Galvin, 58 TALLULAH -- Levi Galvin died Jan. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly.

Ethel M. Grimes, 78 HESSMER -- Ethel Morgan Grimes died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby. Visitation is 8-10:20 a.m. Friday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Authur D. Hadley, 64 Authur D. Hadley of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Beals Harris, 79 DELHI -- Dorothy Beals Harris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Ann Walden Lane, 77 Ann Walden Lane of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carlos D. Loyd, 36 DELHI -- Carlos D. Loyd, a stocker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Pamela Renee McCall, 46 Pamela Renee McCall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Monroe, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dennis Clay McCarty, 33 MOBILE, Ala. -- Dennis Clay McCarty, formerly of Monroe, a material handler for a chemical manufacturer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Odell Phillips, 75 BASKIN -- Odell Phillips, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery.

Frank Taylor, 76 BASTROP -- Frank Taylor, a Georgia Pacific employee, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown, Rev. Farris: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brown, Willie: 11 a.m. Friday, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Bryan, Emma Thompson: 11 a.m. Friday, Evangeline Baptist Church.
Bryant, James: 1 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Cornelius,
Wilmon "Ron" Elder: 1 p.m. Friday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gipson, Michael W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hampton, Frances McNease: 1 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.
Jacks Jr., Theron Timothy: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Jackson, Sarah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Jackson, Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Katz, Ben Sanders: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Monroe.
Kennedy, Roland: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
King, Jacob: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald-Sugar Hill.
Moseley, Dr. Patterson B. "Pat": 10 a.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Neal, Delphie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Oliver, Yvonne Henry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Simsboro Cemetery.
Shaw, Jimmy Ray: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Smith, Lt. Cmd. Bert Harvey: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Smith, Eddie Steven: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Thomas, Hattie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Living Waters Apostolic Church of Love, West Monroe.
Thompson Jr., Charlie: noon Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wilson, J.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Published: January 15. 2010 1:15AM

January 16 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALLEN C. MOORE, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Allen C. Moore, Sr., 88, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA. Mr. Moore passed away Friday, January 15, 2010. He was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church of Swartz. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was an employee of IMC in Sterlington for thirty-six years. Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Palmer and Laura Moore; sisters, Maurice Zmek and Rosemary Tilley; brothers, Palmer Morgan Moore, Jr., Richard Fred Moore, Don Moore, and Lane Moore. Survivors include his wife Ruby Lois Moore; daughter, Patricia Hill and husband Phil; son, Allen C. Moore, Jr. and wife Tiffany; two grandchildren, Brad Hill and fiance Rebekah Lenox and Gina Peoples and husband Ron; three great grandchildren, Alise Peoples, Andrew Peoples, and Molly Peoples; sisters, Lavelle Wilkinson and Sara Carter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

AUDREY LILLIAN LOFTIN DELEE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Audrey Lillian Loftin DeLee, 71, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Whit Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Ms. DeLee passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010. She was a graduate of Holly Ridge High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from LA College and Master's Degree from NLU (now ULM). Ms. DeLee was a teacher/principal with the Richland Parish and Baltimore County Public School Systems and an adjunct professor at Western Maryland College. She taught for over 48 years, was a member of the LA Retired Teachers Association, and in retirement continued to substitute teach at Grace Episcopal School and in the Ouachita Parish School System. Ms. DeLee was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe where she was a member of the Agape Sunday School Class and active in the Kids' Hope Program and Green House Ministry. She also was a member/past president of the Rayville Art and Civic Club, a member/officer of Chapter BB of the Philanthropic Education Organization, and a Red Cross volunteer during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ms. DeLee spent her life giving of herself to others. She leaves behind a legacy of countless people - family, friends, colleagues, students, and strangers - whose lives are better for having known her. She was unfailingly gracious and kind, a true beauty inside and out. Ms. DeLee was preceded in death by her parents L.B. and Alice Joyce Hunter Loftin and her brother L.B. "Buddy" Loftin. Survivors include her daughter, Kathryn Michelle DeLee; sister, Frances Loftin Thrasher; nieces, Audrey Kyle Wooldridge, Kimberly Ann Madden, and Allison Loftin Thompson; nephews, James Hunter Loftin and Lowen B. Loftin, Jr.; three great nieces and nine great nephews. Pallbearers will be Lowen B. Loftin, Jr., Hunter Loftin, Carter Loftin, Jim Wooldridge, Bryan Wooldridge, John Madden III, and Greg Thompson. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Kids' Hope Program at First Baptist Church West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. BEN SANDERS KATZ Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Ben Sanders Katz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother was born in Starkville, MS on March 3, 1938, the son of the late Ben Sanders and Mildred Stanley Katz. A graduate of Starkville (MS) High School and Mississippi State University, his professional career took him to many parts of North America and the Caribbean. Mr. Katz was a senior vice president of Amax Coal Company and president of Deposit Trust Bank. A member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe, he was very active in the civic community, currently serving the City of Monroe in his 3rd term as Councilman of District 2. He served on numerous boards including the Council on Aging, the Food Bank of NELA, Louisiana Business Loans, Monroe Rotary, and the Council of Retired Executives (SCORE). Survivors include his wife of almost 54 years, Kay Kellogg Katz; son, Brit Katz; daughters Kelley Vance and Kris Coons (Dick); grandson, Trevor Reynolds (Jodi); great-granddaughter, Rylee Reynolds; brother, Robert O. Katz (Vicki); and uncles, aunts, and cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be John Bryant, David Ezernack, Bill Hoover, Lyle Miller, Ed Pirtle, Ron Powell, Frank Swayze, Jack Vaughan, and Mike Walsworth. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in Monroe, LA with Dr. Allison Moody officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Final resting place will be Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, MS. Because of his love for the University of Louisiana at Monroe and for his community, the family established a scholarship fund. Memorials may be made to The ULM Foundation, Ben Katz Memorial Scholarship Fund for Business, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the healthcare given to Ben during his illness. "A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth." - Ecclesiastes 7:1 Online registry/condolences may be offered to the family at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 16, 2010.

The family of Durward Simpson would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kindness and prayers during our time of sorrow. The family of Durward Simpson would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kindness and prayers during our time of sorrow. A special thank you to those who brought food and sent flowers. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Virginia Simpson Originally published January 16, 2010.

Anthony Brown Jr., infant Staff report BASTROP -- Anthony Brown Jr., the infant son of Anthony Sr. and Dalphene Brown, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Advertisement Quantcast

Clara V. Coleman, 86 QUITMAN -- Clara Vonice Coleman died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Michael T. DeLoach, 47 SHREVEPORT -- Michael T. DeLoach, a painter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert Fletcher, 51 MANGHAM -- Robert Fletcher, a cook, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.

Mary Rose Free, 89 Mary Rose Free of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ida Goodwin, 80 RUSTON -- Ida Goodwin, a retired nurse's assistant, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mary Davis Green, 66 MANGHAM -- Mary Ann Davis Green, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Glenn Hamby, 81 OAK GROVE -- Glenn Hamby, a pipeline inspector, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Elizabeth Pendleton Holland, 85 BASTROP -- Elizabeth Pendleton Holland, a retired bookkeeper for MCIO Headstart, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home.

Ayden Lane Hopper, infant BASTROP -- Ayden Lane Hopper, the infant son of Luke and Ericca Diel Hopper, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lottie Idell Knight, 80 JENA -- Lottie Idell Knight died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

Lynette Knight, 65 CANTON, Texas -- Lynette Knight, a retired businesswoman, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction on Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jona Mario Lambert, 32 Jona Mario Lambert of West Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lizzie Mathis, 76 DALLAS -- Lizzie Mathis, a dietitian, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Zackery Stanley, 92 MARION -- Zackery Stanley, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Dean Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Reppond Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Grant B. Whistler, 63 WINNSBORO -- Grant B. Whistler died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at The Family Community Church, Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Evelyn Wright, 79 EROS -- Evelyn Wright, a caretaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at House of Prayer International. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Rev. Farris: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Collins, John "Mike": 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence.
Crumley, Myrtle Christine Kendall: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bartholomew Cemetery.
Curry Sr., Rev. Horace: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Delee, Audrey Lillian Loftin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Galvin, Levi: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gipson, Michael W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hadley, Authur D.: 1 p.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jackson, Sarah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Jackson, Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Katz, Ben Sanders: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Monroe.
Kennedy, Roland: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
King, Jacob: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald-Sugar Hill.
McCall, Pamela Renee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Monroe, Monroe.
McCarty, Dennis Clay: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe.
Neal, Delphie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Oliver, Yvonne Henry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Simsboro Cemetery.
Phillips, Odell: 10 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Shaw, Jimmy Ray: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Smith, Lt. Cmd. Bert Harvey: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop.
Taylor, Frank: 3 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Thomas, Hattie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Living Waters Apostolic Church of Love, West Monroe.
Thompson Jr., Charlie: noon Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wilson, J.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Published: January 16. 2010 1:15AM

January 17, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CURTIS EUGENE TOLBIRD Barham Funeral Home, Meridian, MS. Services for Mr. Curtis E. Tolbird will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Barham Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gilbert Prince officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Barham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Tolbird, 83, of Meridian, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Regency Hospital in Meridian. He was a loyal LSU Tiger fan and loved his Meridian High School Wildcats. He was a faithful member of Christ Tabernacle Church. He is survived by his wife, Rev. Billie Tolbird of Meridian; 4 sons, Stanley Tolbird of West Monroe, Louisiana, Dean Tolbird and his wife Ann, Gene Tolbird and his wife Anita, and James Tolbird and his wife Paula, all of Meridian; 6 Grandchildren, Stacy Tolbird and his wife Carla, Samantha Parker and her husband Wayne, Stephanie Leggett and her husband David all of West Monroe, Louisiana, Troy Tolbird and his wife Shawn of Decatur, Ms, Deann Dunson and her husband John of Mobile, Ala, and Crystal Tolbird of Hattiesburg, Ms.; 9 Great Grandchildren, Dillion, Lauren, Karlye, Reagan, Landry, Katherine, and Sarah Tolbird, and Caden and Corey Parker; sister, Eunice Williamson and her husband Eldridge of W. Monroe, Louisiana; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sister in laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miles Griggs Tolbird and Mattie Downs Tolbird; brothers, Newsom, Jim, and Charles Tolbird; Sisters, Sadie, Gertie, and Ruth. The family requests memorials be made to the MHS Athletic Fund, 2320 32nd St. Meridian, Ms. 39305. Pallbearers will be Buster Jellenc, Rick Gryner, Ricky Beasley, Ronnie Tomerlin, Doug Hardin, and Johnny Hite. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Parker and Stanley Lee. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 am until service time at Barham Funeral Home.

LUCILLE NOLAN Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Farmerville, LA. Funeral Services for Lucille Nolan, 81, of Farmerville are 11:00 AM Monday, January 18, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA with Rev. Don Reeves officiating. Interment will follow at the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Lucille was born on September 22nd, 1928, in Rocky Branch. She was a retired secretary for the Department of Social Services and the insurance secretary for Dr. A.C. Wadlington. A member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Zula Pardue Nolan, and by 3 brothers, Zollie, Ollie, Jr., and Jim Bob Nolan. She is survived by a sister, Betty Garris; a sister-in-law, Angie Netta Nolan; and 5 nieces, Rebecca Nolan, Bonnie Cain, Doyline Bird, Ann Standley, and Dwiana Garris. Pallbearers are Jimmy Standley, Danny Cain, Roy Bird, Scott Tucker, Ken Green, and L. J. Laster. Visitation is Monday, January 18, 2010 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MARGIE LYNETTE HALLEY KNIGHT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Margie Lynette Halley Knight, 64, will be held on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Knight spent many years in Paris, TX, before retiring to Canton, TX. Officiating will be Gary Landers. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Lynette was born on December 18, 1945 and passed away on January 15, 2010. She was the daughter of Claude and Flossie Halley. Her husband of 41 years Jerry Knight passed away in 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Mick, Jake, Tony, and sister Claudie Mae. She is survived by her daughter JerriLynn Knight of Canton, TX; son Jay Knight of Tyler, TX; daughter-in-law Christine Knight of Tyler, TX; two grandsons, Holden and Dakota Knight; two granddaughters, Zoe and Ava Knight; brother, Bill and Harriett Halley of Farmerville, LA; sisters, Mollie Sutton, Dorothy Gilmore of Sterlington, LA; Nell Whitt of Dauphin Island, AL; brother-in-laws Wayne Sutton and Tommy Gilmore and John Whitt; sister-in-law, Sandra Rushing, Rita Daughtery, Betty Hare, and Frenchie Halley. Visitation will be Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be: Dakota Knight, Scooter Rushing, Kent Halley, Mickie Halley, Casey Halley, and Gary Mitchell. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published January 17, 2010.

MARIO LAMBERT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mario Lambert, 32, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January 18, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Dennis Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mario was born in Monroe, LA on September 4, 1977 and passed away on January 15, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Helma Lambert; grandmother, Dorothy Lambert; brother, Jody Lambert and wife Kimberly; sister, Manuela Lambert; nieces and nephews, Ainsley, Jarrett, Austin, Coby and Atlanna; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Scotty Hendrix, Chris Gilbert, Joseph Dickey, Jody Johnson, Justin Hodnett and J.C. May. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 17, 2010.

MARTHA PALLIE PHILLIPS Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Martha Pallie Phillips, age 90, of Quitman died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro following a brief illness. Mrs. Phillips was a retired Lunch Room Supervisor and was a member of Crescent Chapter #64 Order of Eastern Star and was a past Worthy Matron and District Deputy. Friends may visit with the family 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, January 18, 2010 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Reverend Jimmy Pyles and Reverend John Finch officiating. Interment will be at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery in Jonesboro. Mrs. Phillips is survived by daughters, Frances Lamkin and husband Sam of Jonesboro, Carolyn Hooks and husband Mickey of Calhoun; son, Benny Phillips and wife Linda of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Mark Hightower and wife Nancy of Lumberton, MS, Phillip Hightower and wife Tonya of Jonesboro, Scott Phillips and wife Melissa of Greenville, NC, Amy Johnston and husband Troy of Ruston, Damaris Crocker and husband Nick of Calhoun, Wade Hooks and wife Tandie of Gillette WY; 13 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her parents, Sebron and Ella (Walwsorth) Greer; husband, Ivy Boyce Phillips; 3 brothers; 1 sister. Pallbearers are Arthur Moses, Charles Tilley, Phillip Hightower, Mark Hightower, Scott Phillips, Mickey Hooks. Online condolences may be made at: www.southernfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM KEVIN RICHARDSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for William Kevin Richardson, 5, of Jacksonville, NC, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 18, 2010, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. William went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 10, 2010. William had a passion for football. He and his daddy loved to watch the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints play. "Touchdown!" or "Oh no, He fell down!" was always the highlight of each game. Will and his mommy always had a full day of adventures whether it was a funny saying, a loving stare followed by a kiss, a drum or guitar solo, a silly dance or just watching Spongebob or Muno of Yo Gabba Gabba. Will loved going to school and he loved to read. William loved to say night prayers each night and he rotated turns with all of his family. Will charmed everyone who knew him and he could always put a smile on your face. William was an angel sent by God and although his time here was so short, his loving and caring spirit will forever be with us. Although Will never took a step on this earth, he is now walking in Heaven and pulling God by the hand saying, "Come see!". We find great comfort in knowing that God needed a quarterback. Survivors include his parents, Kevin and Heather Richardson; maternal grandfather, Tommy Patton and wife Lyndall Fulton of Douglasville, GA; maternal grandmother, Elaine Patton of Monroe, LA; paternal grandfather, Jay Richardson and wife Becky of Terre Haute, IN; paternal grandmother, Dianne Lipscomb and husband James of Brandon, MS; maternal great-parents, Bud and Pat Lowery of Stonewall, LA; maternal great-grandmother, Carrie Street of Oklahoma City, OK; maternal great-grandmother, June Patton of Monroe, LA; paternal great-grandmother, Janie Lipscomb of Monroe, LA; paternal great-great-grandmother, Nannie Grigsby of Denton, TX; maternal aunt, Angela Patton Kerry and husband John of Monroe, LA; maternal uncle, Ben Sepulvado; paternal aunts, Dawn Baker and husband Douglas of Monroe, LA and Elizabeth Lipscomb of Brandon, MS; paternal uncles, Jacob Lipscomb of Brandon, MS, Daniel Lipscomb of Olla, LA, Jeffery Lipscomb of Olla, LA, and Charlie Lipscomb of Columbia, LA; cousins, Caleb Sepulvado, Ashley Kerry, Meredith Baker, and Ambia Baker all of Monroe, LA; and numerous other aunts, uncles, family and friends. Pallbearers will be Douglas Baker, John Kerry, Chris Fulton, Daniel Lipscomb, and Jacob Lipscomb. Honorary pallbearer will be Jeffery Lipscomb and alternate pallbearer, Dan Todd. Visitation will be Sunday, January 17, 2010, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, accounts have been established by Shelby's Wish to defray funeral and travel expenses at Chase Bank and Bank of American n/o Kevin or Heather Richardson and/or donations may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association 3203 Woman's Club Dr., Ste. 207 Raleigh, NC 27612-4840. Special thanks to PSA nurses Michale Sudal, Jennifer Reese and Ann Flowers, The teachers and staff at Camp LeJeune schools, UNC Chapel Hill Hospital staff, Chris and Summer Fulton and Shelby's Wish. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 17, 2010.

Ann Armstrong, 73 WINNSBORO — Ann Armstrong, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Sally Pecanty Book, 88 MONTEREY — Sally Pecanty Book died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Era Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-11 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

G.C. Goldman, 90 WATERPROOF — G.C. "Carneal" Goldman died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral HOme, Ferriday.

Dolly Thedford Hilton, 75 Dolly Thedford Hilton of Monroe, a retired sales clerk with K&B Drugs, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dorothy Keen, 77 Dorothy Keen of West Monroe, retired from the West Monroe Guest House, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are pending.

Florence McCoy, 100 TALLULAH — Florence McCoy died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Carolyn A. Meek, 62 Carolyn A. Meek of Monroe, a computer operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Allen C. Moore Sr., 88 Allen C. Moore Sr. of Monroe, retired from IMC in Sterlington, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Swartz. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Hazel Smith, 85 WISNER — Hazel Smith, a retired hairdresser, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Norman Lee Staley Jr., 67 TYLER, Texas — Norman Lee Staley Jr., a master cabinet builder formerly of Swartz, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown Jr., Anthony: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery.
Coleman, Clara V.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Delee, Audrey Loftin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
DeLoach, Michael T.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Hadley, Authur D.: 1 p.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Holland, Elizabeth P.: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Knight, Lynette: 10 a.m. Monday, Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Mathis, Lizzie: 11 a.m. Sunday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
McCall, Pamela Renee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Monroe,
Stanley, Zackery: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dean Baptist Church, Marion.
Published: January 17. 2010 1:15AM

January 18, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOROTHY BAMBURG KEEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Dorothy Bamburg Keen, 77, of West Monroe, LA are at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 18, 2010, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Rick Crandall and Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Hebert Cemetery, Hebert, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Dorothy was born January 9, 1933 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, and passed away January 16, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She retired from laundry services at West Monroe Guest House and attended McClendon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, and a sister. She is survived by one son, Charles Bamburg and wife, Naomi; one daughter, Sandra Thompson and husband, Harold; eight grandchildren, Jessica Sharp and husband, Anthony, Blake Bamburg and wife, Heather, Kyle Bamburg, Grant Bamburg and wife Lyndsey, Chase Bamburg, Brittany Comer and husband, Garland, Jacob Swillie, and Justin Thompson; three great grandchildren, Paisley, Lexi, and Brody; and her beloved friend and caregiver, Vivian McDonald. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 18, 2010.

GEORGE CARNEAL GOLDMAN Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville, LA. George Carneal Goldman of Waterproof, Louisiana, died on January 16, 2010. He was born on May 14, 1919, at Burn Plantation, to Bessie Spencer Goldman and George Carneal Goldman, Sr. He married Vera Skinner Goldman at the First Presbyterian Church in Natchez on January 24, 1942. He is survived by his wife Vera Goldman, daughters, Elizabeth Spencer Goldman and Katherine Goldman Vaughan and her husband Earl Norman Vaughan, his sister-in-law Mabel Skinner Slay, one first cousin Jefferson Briscoe Goldman, and numerous other cousins. Carneal graduated from Waterproof High School and Tulane University. He volunteered for the United States Navy at the outbreak of World War II, and served in the Pacific Fleet as a Flight Director and Command Information Center Operations Officer, and also taught at the Naval Flight Radar School, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Upon his discharge as Lt. Commander, he completed his law degree. He returned to Waterproof to farm with his uncle Harry T. Goldman, Sr., and operate Burn Gin Company, Inc. His cousin Harry T. Goldman III later joined him in the family's farming business. He was a pilot with private, instrument, and commercial ratings. He served on the Tensas Parish Police Jury, the Tensas Parish Library Board, and was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. There will be a grave side funeral service at Natchez City Cemetery on Monday, January 18, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Honorary pallbearers are Jefferson Briscoe Goldman, Magruder Goldman Hays, Frank Burnside, Sr., Jimmy Crigler, Joe Hazlip and Robert Manning. Pallbearers are Harry Truman Goldman III, Peter Bruin Hays, Jr., Mac Hazlip, Leroy King, Walter M. Scott III, and Edward Driscoll Shaw III. The family wishes to thank Barry F. Tillman, MD, Randy Tillman, MD, Lisa Cazalot, RN, FNP, and his care givers Berta Mae Clark, Joyce M. Clark, Marshal L. Clark and Leroy King. Memorials may be made to Tensas Academy, your humane society, or the charity of your choice. Originally published January 18, 2010.

JAMES ROLAND MCNEIL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James Roland McNeil, 74, will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. with Bro. Charles Dupree of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church and Bro. Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mr. McNeil was born on January 19, 1935 in Choudrant, LA. and died January 16, 2010, at his home in West Monroe, LA after a short illness. Mr. McNeil was an employee of Riverwood International Paper Mill (Graphic Packaging) for 41 years retiring in 1997 as a Tour Foreman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ras Roland McNeil and Marie Lindsay McNeil and his son, James Roland "Chip" McNeil, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Jean Taylor McNeil of West Monroe; sister, Beth McNeil White and husband, Clarence, of Start; two daughters, Cathy McNeil Yelverton and husband, Richard; and Christy McNeil Stubbs, both of West Monroe and one step-son, Jeff LaCaze and wife, Melinda of Crosby, TX. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Clarence White, Scott Kadar, Jerry Lindsay, Jerry Cascio, Billy Miley, and Harold Henry. Honorary pallbearers are Ken Lindsay and Clarence "Ace" Chandler. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, January 18th at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 18, 2010.

NORMAN LEE STALEY, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Norman Lee Staley, Jr. of Huntsville, TX, formerly of Swartz, LA passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010. Norman was born on February 23, 1942 in Monroe, LA, the son of the late Norman Lee Staley, Sr. and Lurline Staley Cordy. Norman was preceded in death by his father, Norman Staley, Sr.; sister, Barbara Joan Staley; grandparents, James Franklin and Francis Staley and Butler and Carrie Scott. Norman was a master cabinet builder and an avid sportsman, who loved fishing and hunting with family. Norman served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Trinity Church of God in Trinity, TX. Norman loved and was loved by his family, had a great sense of humor, and will be greatly missed by his family. Survivors include his mother, Lurline Cordy of Corpus Christi, TX, his wife, Sharron Staley of Huntsville, TX; son, Norman Lee Staley, III of Huntsville, TX; daughter, Debbie Sue Staley of Swartz, LA; brothers, Danny Staley and wife Julie of Monroe, LA and Phillip Cordy of Corpus Christi, TX; sisters, Carolyn McCallum and husband Ken of West Monroe, LA and Teri Bickham and husband Allen of Corpus Christi, TX; four grand-children; and a host of cousins, nephews, and nieces. Pallbearers will be Kenny McCallum, Johnny Ray Capps, Bud Balch, Johnny Scott, Rick Scott, and Clay Scott. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Takewell and Monty Parks. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jeff Smart and Rev. Buddy Duke officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, January 18, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 18, 2010.

Floyd Ellingburg, 77 BASTROP -- Floyd Ellingburg, a U.S. Army veteran and retired International Paper employee, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Bartholomew Cemetery.

Quantcast George C. Goldman, 90 WATERPROOF -- George Carneal Goldman, a farmer, businessman and former Tensas Parish Police juror, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Natzchez City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ida Goodwin, 80 RUSTON -- Ida Goodwin, a retired nursing assistant, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery.

Sarah Griffin, 84 SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Sarah Griffin, formerly of Ruston, a retired church secretary, died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial is in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant.

Authur D. Hadley, 64 Authur D.. Hadley of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Dolly T. Hilton, 75 Dolly Thedford Hilton of Monroe, a retired sales clerk with K&B Drugs, died Saturday. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dorothy Keen, 77 Dorothy Bamburg Keen of West Monroe, retired from laundry services at the West Monroe Guest House, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Hebert Cemetery in Hebert.

Jimmy King, 52 FERRIDAY -- Jimmy King died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Young's Funeral Home.

Mario Lambert, 32 Mario Lambert of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Pamela R. McCall, 46 Pamela Renee McCall, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Lucille Nolan, 81 FARMERVILLE -- Lucille Nolan, a retired secretary, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial is in Rocky Branch Cemetery.

Pallie Phillips, 90 QUITMAN -- Pallie Phillips, a retired school lunch room manager, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial is in Gayla Trama Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Claude E. Pike, 73 RUSTON -- Claude E. Pike, a retired state employee, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Corinth Cemetery near Dubach.

Truman H. Pipes, 86 CHOUDRANT -- Truman H. Pipes, a natural gas well tender, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Longstraw Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Longstraw Cemetery.

William K. Richardson, 5 JACKSONVILLE, N.C. -- William Kevin Richardson died Jan. 10. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Hazel P. Smith, 85 WISNER -- Hazel Parks Smith, a retired hairdresser, died Saturday. Services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until time of service. Burial is in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Armstrong, Ann: 2 p.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro
Book, Sally Pecanty: 11 a.m. Monday, New Era Baptist Church, Monterey.
Brown Jr., Anthony: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery.
Holland, Elizabeth P.: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Knight, Lynette: 10 a.m. Monday, Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Stanley, Zackery: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dean Baptist Church, Marion.
Meek, Carolyn A.: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Published: January 18. 2010 1:15AM

January 19 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EDITH "IDA" REGINELLI GOODWIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA . Mrs. Ida Goodwin passed away on January 15, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Blane O'Neill officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Ida was born on June 26, 1929 in Lake Village, AR, the youngest daughter of immigrants from Ancona, Italy. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. L "Joe" Goodwin, her parents, Gitulio and Cesira Reginelli, four brothers, Primo, Gino, Louis, and Santo Reginelli, and one sister, Louise Rogers. She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Goodwin Sher of Monroe, LA, and Patricia Goodwin of Carrollton, TX, sister-in-law, Sue Goodwin, sister- and brother-in-law, Joyce and Sam Poe, numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Ida was pursuing a career in nursing in Lake Village, AR when she met her husband. They settled in Ruston, LA where she devoted her life to being a wife, mother, and homemaker. After raising her family, she worked at Lincoln General Hospital until her retirement in 1995. She is remembered and loved by the many friends and patients in her 20 plus years of service as a nurse's assistant. As well as a mother to her daughters, she was like a second mother to their friends. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms, and there was always a pot of her special spaghetti sauce on the stove. Her love of everyone she knew was inspiring. Ida had a deep compassion for all animals and provided a loving home for many during her lifetime. She leaves behind her dearly beloved cat, Sara Jane. Ida was a long time and faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She also enjoyed golfing, gardening, and sewing. Her determination to keep on going in light of health problems during her latter years was a testament to her faith. Special thanks and appreciation is extended to Dr. J.V. Jones and staff, Dr. George Smith and staff, and the staff of Alpine Guest Care Center. Pallbearers will be Gene Thornton, Herman Rogers, Tommy Rogers, David Morrison, Mike Brister and Guadalupe Ramirez. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Taylor and Marty Rogers. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 19, 2010.

Ervin Ausberry, 26 Ervin Ausberry of Monroe, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Quantcast Lettie R. Bagwell, 89 DUBACH -- Lettie R. Bagwell, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Marsha Lynn Brooks, 51 NEWELLTON -- Marsha Lynn Brooks died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Martin Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Anthony Brown Jr., infant BASTROP -- Anthony Brown Jr., the infant son of Anthony Sr. and Dalphene Brown, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Merle Croxton, 89 RUSTON -- Merle Croxton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery.

Venice C. Grant, 73 Venice C. Grant of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary D. Green, 66 MANGHAM -- Mary Ann Davis Green, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Orchie Little John, 60 KANSAS CITY -- Orchie Mae Little John, formerly of Tallulah, a nurse, died Jan. 10. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in Union Fraternal Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James R. McNeil, 74 James Roland McNeil of West Monroe, a retired paper mill worker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Mary L. Ponder, 56 Mary Louise Ponder of Arkansas, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Sarah Sharbono, 60 RAYVILLE -- Sarah Sharbono, a retired bank teller, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Norman L. Staley Jr., 67 TYLER, Texas -- Norman Lee Staley Jr., formerly of Swartz, a master cabinet builder, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Una S. Woods, 93 WINNSBORO -- Una Clara Shaw Woods, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Ellingburg, Floyd: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Goodwin, Ida: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Griffin, Sarah: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Hilton, Dolly Thedford: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
McCall, Pamela Renee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pike, Claude E.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Published: January 19. 2010 1:15AM

January 20, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SARAH ROSILEA SHARBONO Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for Sarah Rosilea Sharbono, 60, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Rev. Willie Wimbs officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Sarah was born July 5, 1949 in Rayville, LA and passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Sharbono was a member and Treasurer of Eastside Baptist Church. She was a past Committee Chair Person for Rayville Relay for Life. Sarah retired from Richland Parish School Board after working 27 years at Richland State Bank in Rayville. She taught Sunday School for many years. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lady Lee and her brother, Simmie Earl Lee. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Sam Sharbono of Rayville, LA; children, Amy Dixon and husband, Todd of Delhi, LA, Jason Sharbono and wife, Shandalyn of Rayville, LA, and Justin Sharbono of Salem, AR; siblings, Sammy Ray Lee, Sr. and wife, Annette of Baskin, LA, Penney Searcy Earl and husband, Eddie of Baskin, LA, and Paul "Boo" Kevin Lee, Sr. and wife, Monna of Eros, LA; grandchildren, Alicia Dixon, Trent Dixon, Trevor Dixon, Leslie Ann Sharbono, and Zachary Sharbono; nieces and nephews, Sammy Lee, Jr., Sunny Searcy, John Thomas, Paul Kevin Lee, Jr., Ryan Earl, Anna Earl, and Derek Earl; great nieces, Olivia Lee, Christian Lee, and Carolyn Lee; great-great niece, Chloe Garcia. Pallbearers are members of the R.F. McGuire Masonic Lodge in Rayville, Joe Comeaux, Wilson Cook, Adren Alderman, Jonathan Dean, Bendel Clack, and Ken Sanders. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Eastside Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. Condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 20, 2010.

Nicholas B. Boone, 77 Staff report BERNICE -- Nicholas B. Boone, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary E. Cogg, 78 TALLULAH -- Mary Ella Cogg, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Rosa V. Fields, 87 Rosa V. Fields of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Venice C. Grant, 73 Venice C. Grant of Monroe, a former transmission shop owner, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lowe Cemetery, Kelly. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

May B. LaDart, 84 EULESS, Texas -- May Bell LaDart, formerly of Monroe, a sales clerk, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday with a vigil wake at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Aubrey Lipsey, 79 MONTEREY -- Aubrey Lipsey, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Alton L. Porter, 55 Alton "Buster" Lynn Porter of Monroe, a carpenter, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Margie Singleton, 88 SPEARSVILLE -- Margie Singleton, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Clarice Stark, 69 Clarice Starr of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Catherine Toney, 71 WINNSBORO -- Catherine Toney, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Henry Turner, 57 Henry Turner of Monroe, a restaurateur, died Friday. A memorial service is from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Una S. Woods, 93 WINNSBORO -- Una Clara Shaw Woods, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bagwell, Lettie R.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach.
Croxton, Merle: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Goodwin, Ida: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Griffin, Sarah: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
John, Orchie Mae Little: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Published: January 20. 2010 1:15AM

January 21, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALTON "BUSTER" LYNN PORTER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Alton "Buster" Lynn Porter, 55, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 22, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Porter passed away Monday, January 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton "Dooley" Porter and Mary Lynn Telano Porter; sister, Karen Renee "Sissy" Porter. Survivors include his son Darrell Porter and wife Leslie; daughter, Jamie Grassi brother, Donald "Bubba" Ray Porter and wife Katie; sisters, Gloria Payne, Sheila Poole and husband Todd, Kathy Porter, and Dona Kappenman and husband Wayne; three grand-children, Jackson Porter, and Kaylee and Emmy Grassi; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Lowrey, Chad Lowrey, Brandon Lowrey, Johnny Bridges, Chris Porter, and Brad Terry. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 21, 2010.

HENRY T. EVERRITT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Henry T. Everritt, 87, of West Monroe, LA are 11:00 AM, Friday January 22, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Wesley Pittman and Rev. Marcel Ronquille officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Everritt was born February 9, 1922 in Sibley, LA and passed away January 20, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was retired owner and operator of West Monroe Concrete and Everritt Farms and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Everritt was a veteran with the United States Army Air Corps and an Ex Prisoner of War. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.F. and Ruby Nunnery Everritt, his wife, Katie Holstead Everritt and a brother, William Vernard Everritt. Mr. Everritt is survived by 2 daughters, Jane Nelson and Melinda Johnston and husband Chuck; a son, Ed Everritt; 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 21, 2010.

HERBERT H. LAND, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Herbert H. Land Jr., age 86, will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Pastor Steve Wilkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Herbert was born and raised in Monroe and graduated from Ouachita High School in 1940. He attended Louisiana Tech University and Tulane University and graduated from Tulane with a B.S. in Architecture while also serving two years in the Merchant Marine during WW II. He was later awarded a Masters Degree in Architecture from Tulane. After World War II, Herbert worked for Douglas Aircraft in California while attending Stanford University but left the aerospace industry in 1945 to work with his father, H.H. Land Sr., as an Architect in Monroe. Herbert became known for the many schools & public buildings which he designed in over a dozen North Louisiana parishes. Herbert mentored many young architects throughout his lengthy career. Although Herbert retired many years ago, he still enjoyed coming in to the office on a regular basis. Herbert's professional accomplishments over the past 50 years are too numerous to count but he completed hundreds of commercial projects including the designs for many landmarks in Northeast Louisiana including Olin Hall Dormitory, ULM Nursing Building , Malone Football Stadium, ULM Natatorium, the Ouachita Parish Courthouse & Annex, Monroe City Court, Ruston City Hall, Rayville City Hall, Grambling Nursing School, and several dormitories at Louisiana Tech, Grambling State University, and LSU, many schools, churches, fire stations, banks, hospitals, libraries, jails and recreational centers. Herbert was co-owner of the Northeast Louisiana Rodeo in the 1950's, a Charter Member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, a Member & Elder of First Presbyterian Church of Monroe and more recently a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. He was active in many civic organizations including the YMCA, Monroe Rotary and a Charter Member of the Monroe Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Having grown up on the Ouachita River, Herbert was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, duck hunting, playing golf and he loved eating at the Piccadilly where he was a regular. Countless people have wonderful memories of working with Herbert, his quick wit and insightfulness were an inspiration to all of us. Contractors and former employees all have vivid memories about working with Herbert as well. He could be difficult to please; a trait he learned from his father who insisted it helped people to be their best. Herbert always spent time looking out for the little guy, Herbert made sure that what was specified was something the small contractor could build. Providing jobs to those who really needed them including minorities was very important to him. Pallbearers will be Allen Fisher, Andy Fisher, Cedrick Hemphill, Robert Many, Gerald McClung, and Aaron Vice. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don M. Barron, Leon Garfield, Fred Huenefeld, Roy Johns AIA, Sidney Seegers, Mark Taylor, and Zach Taylor. He is survived by his three children, Herbert "Bert" Land III of Denham Springs, LA, Margaret "Gracie" Land Fisher of West Monroe, LA, and William A. "Bill" Land & wife Karen of Monroe, LA; two grandchildren, Allen Fisher & wife Kasey of Vestavia Hills, AL, & Andy Fisher & wife Joanna of Burlington, MA; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by Margaret G. Land and his parents, H. H. Land Sr. & Grace Land; and his brother, John Edgar Land of Baton Rouge. Special thanks to Dr. Frank Weinholt, Dr. Larry Olinde, Dr. Dean Stockstill for their care of Herbert. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Oaks Nursing Home, Cornerstone Hospital and Georgia Reed for their special care of Herbert. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity or church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Originally published January 21, 2010.

JOANN MARTIN STEWART Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for JoAnn Martin Stewart, 63, of Cleveland, N.C. will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2010 at Forest Corner Church of God, Oak Grove, LA. Interment will follow at Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove, LA. JoAnn was born on July 21, 1946 and passed away on January 16, 2010 at Gordon Hospice in Statesville, N.C. after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marie Easterling and Guy Martin. Survivors include her daughter, JoAnna Mosley and husband, Gary; 2 grandchildren, Hannah "Angel Girl" Mosley and William "Lil Will" Mosley; 1 step-grandson, Joshua Mosley all from Cleveland, N.C.; two sisters, Sharlotte Martin Nugent, West Monroe, LA. and Jackie Martin Dumas, Monroe, LA.; two brothers, Danny Martin and Harold Martin, both of Sterlington, LA. Pallbearers will be Gary Nugent, Ronnie Nugent, Michael Nugent, Jerry Hartzog, Perry Chambless and Johnny Douglas. Visitation will be held at 12:00 PM until service time on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Forest Corner Church of God, Oak Grove, LA. Family wishes to thank all the many caring people at Gordon Hospice. Your kindness can never be repaid. JoAnn loved each and everyone of you. Originally published January 21, 2010.

MAY BELL LADART Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for May Bell LaDart, 84, of Euless, TX, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2010 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery. Mrs. LaDart passed away Monday, January 18, 2010. She was born on July 5, 1925 in Darbonne, LA to J.W. Silmon and Lillie Mae (Long) Silmon. She was a lifelong resident of Euless, TX, a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Euless and retired from Fifth Avenue Dinette, after many years of service in their sales department. Mrs. LaDart was a wonderful seamstress and an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Joseph LaDart; son, R.J. LaDart. Survivors include her son, C. Wayne Nolan and wife Carolyn of Lewisville, TX; daughter, Gin Heflin and husband Bernard of Monroe, LA; three granddaughters, Kim Nolan Alcala and husband Raul of Euless, TX, Lori Bell and husband Brian of Tyler, TX, and Robyn Howell and husband Paul of Whitehouse, TX; four great grandchildren, Josh Nolan, Brandon Bell, Lauren Bell, and Matthew Howell; one brother, Doyle Silmon of Farmerville, LA; and numerous nieces and one nephew. Pallbearers will be Raul Alcala, Brian Bell, Paul Howell, Kenneth Hebert, Josh Nolan, and Kenny McDonald. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, January 21, 2010 and a Vigil Wake at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 21, 2010.

NICHOLAS D. "NICK" BOONE, IV Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Nicholas D. "Nick" Boone IV, 77 of Bernice, LA, will be held on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Bernice, LA., with Rev. Phillip Farris officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Boone was born on May 12, 1932 in Brunswick, GA., and passed away on January 18, 2010 in Bernice, LA. He was a retired Lt. Colonel of the United States Air Force. He was a member of Wendell United Methodist Church in Wendell, NC. and attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Bernice, LA., he also enjoyed cruising in his boat on the coast of NC and VA. Survivors include his wife Ann Buckley Boone of Bernice, LA; son, Jerry D. Boone of Savannah, GA; daughter, Sandra Findley of Savannah GA; son, Nicholas D. Boone Jr. of Clayton, NC; son David Boone of Savannah, GA; daughter, Deborah Flowers of Black Creek, GA; daughter, Penny Boone of Raleigh, NC; son Brian D. Boone of Postfalls, Idaho; step-daughter, Linda K. Robinson of Hampton, VA; sister, Martha Taft of Millen, GA; 11 grandchildren, 1 step-grandson, 6 great -great grandchildren and 1 step great- great granddaughter. Pallbearers are Don Robinson, Christopher Robinson, Johnny Buckley, James Buckley, Larry Green, and Donnie Grafton. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the church. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 21, 2010.

Ervin Ausberry, 26 Ervin Ausberry of Monroe, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Mangham.

Blanch B. Brown, 60 WATERPROOF -- Blanch B. Brown, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Choctaw Chapel, Waterproof. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jayla M. Conway, infant Jayla Makell Conway, the infant daughter of Darryl Conway Jr. and Mellany Jackson, of Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Diane Dean, 46 Diane Dean of Monroe, a certified nursing assistant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary M. Dean, 66 Mary Maggie Dean of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rosa V. Fields, 87 Rosa V. Fields of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary D. Green, 66 MANGHAM -- Mary Ann Davis Green, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethany Church, Delco. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy Harris, 79 DELHI -- Dorothy Harris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Worship Center, Delhi. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Catherine L. Hutchinson, 38 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Catherine Lynn Hutchinson, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Northside Church of Christ, Lake Providence. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Cora Johnson, 66 BASTROP -- Cora Johnson, a nurse, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Aubrey Lipsey, 79 MONTEREY -- Aubrey Lipsey, a farmer and a Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Era Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Vada Miller, 78 WISNER -- Vada Miller, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, near Sicily Island.

Sarah Sharbono, 60 RAYVILLE -- Sarah Sharbono, a retired bank teller, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Baptist Church. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

JoAnn Stewart, 63 SOUTH CAROLINA -- JoAnn Stewart, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Forest Corner Church of God, Forest. Visitation is noon Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Judy Kay Stuckey, 52 Judy Kay Stuckey of West Monroe, a loan auditor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Catherine Toney, 71 WINNSBORO -- Catherine Toney, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Henry L. Turner, 57 Henry L. Turner of Monroe, a restaurateur, died Friday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Saturday followed by memorial services from 5-7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Beatrice L. Wright, 80 DOWNSVILLE --Beatrice L. Wright, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lane Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, and noon until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Essie M. Wright, 84 Essie Mae Wright of Monroe, a beautician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Cogg, Mary Ella: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Church, Tallulah.
Goodwin, Ida: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston.
John, Orchie Mae Little: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Singleton, Margie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Woods, Una Clara Shaw: 11 a.m. Thursday, The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro.
Published: January 21. 2010 1:15AM

January 22, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JAMES E. "WOODY" BOYLES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for James E. "Woody" Boyles, 72, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 23, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Jeff Smart and Mr. Garrison Griffith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Boyles passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at home with his family. He was a Civil Engineer and he retired from Riverwood. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz, where he was a member of the Bob Hitt Sunday School Class. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a loving husband, faithful father, and generous grandfather. He enjoyed summer baseball and all the sports involved with his grandchildren and was an avid LSU fan. He was preceded in death by his son, Randal Lee Boyles. Survivors include his wife of forty-five years, Wanda Ruple Boyles; children, Carol Dark and husband Steve, Jim Boyles, Susan Mims and husband Michael, and Kayla Brown and husband Joseph, all of Monroe, LA; brother, Wayne Boyles and wife Barbara of Monroe, LA; sisters, Marie Tarpley of West Monroe, LA and Joan Sexton of Batesville, AR; and grandchildren, Neal Smith, Joey Smith, Becca Dark, Randy Dark, Cooper Mims, and C. J. Mims. Pallbearers will be Glenn Cupit, Michael Davis, Mark Lockard, Jake Brown, Doug Nielsen, and Grant Griffith. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Thorn, Jack Brantly, Barney Tucker, Eddie McGowen, Harold White, Wayne Van, Ray Alford, and the members of his Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Swartz. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Swartz, 1983 Hwy 139. Monroe, LA, 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JUDY KAY STUCKEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Judy Kay Stuckey, 52, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Ouachita Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Hensley and Rev. Marshall Douglas officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Stuckey was born December 1, 1957 in Monroe, LA and passed away January 20, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Stuckey was a member of Ouachita Baptist Church and was an employee with Affiliated Mortgage. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert P. Whitman and her brother, Dennis E. Whitman. She is survived by her husband, Gary D. Stuckey; son, Lance R. Whitman and wife Keesha; daughter, Melinda Duncan and husband Ben; mother, Virginia C. Whitman; brothers, Woodie K. Godwin and wife Deborah; Robert P. Whitman, Jr. and wife Janice; sister, Pat Scallion and husband Troy; grandchildren, Thomas, Mikey, Luke, Logan, Payton, Lillie, and Adam; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Milby, Ben Duncan, Danny Stuckey, Mike Dampier, Steve Tippen, Tyler Tippen, Earl Stuckey and Kenny Godwin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials can be made to the Ouachita Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 22, 2010.

TED VAN LANDINGHAM Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ted van Landingham, 58, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 23, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at Memorial Park in Louisville, MS. Mr. van Landingham passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife, Ava Pugh; and his sister, Patricia Schneider of Milford, OH; niece, Amanda Rodgers; and two great nieces, Alyssa Christina and Sydney Mia Rodgers. Monroe native son, Mr. van Landingham graduated from Neville High School in 1969, and received his degree from Northeast Louisiana University, now ULM. He served in the Marine Corps. For thirty-eight years, he was a fine wine consultant, and contributed to the culture of the community as a member of the Monroe Symphony Board and guest writer of Delta Style. His hobbies and interests included music, cooking, tennis, and kayaking. He is remembered fondly by friends and family as a talented raconteur and musician. When asked to sum up his life for a class reunion bio, he wrote, "Married the love of my life." Pallbearers will be David Pugh, Cole Lofton, Bob Martin, Stan Hargus, Bryan Racer, and Ronnie Taylor. Honorary pallbearer will be David Martin. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 22, 2010.

Ervin Ausberry, 26 Ervin Ausberry of Monroe, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Mangham.

Blanch B. Brown, 60 WATERPROOF -- Blanch B. Brown, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Choctaw Chapel, Waterproof. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jayla M. Conway, infant Jayla Makell Conway, the infant daughter of Darryl Conway Jr. and Mellany Jackson, of Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Diane Dean, 46 Diane Dean of Monroe, a certified nursing assistant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary M. Dean, 66 Mary Maggie Dean of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rosa V. Fields, 87 Rosa V. Fields of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary D. Green, 66 MANGHAM -- Mary Ann Davis Green, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethany Church, Delco. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy Harris, 79 DELHI -- Dorothy Harris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Worship Center, Delhi. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Catherine L. Hutchinson, 38 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Catherine Lynn Hutchinson, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Northside Church of Christ, Lake Providence. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Cora Johnson, 66 BASTROP -- Cora Johnson, a nurse, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Aubrey Lipsey, 79 MONTEREY -- Aubrey Lipsey, a farmer and a Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Era Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Vada Miller, 78 WISNER -- Vada Miller, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, near Sicily Island.

Sarah Sharbono, 60 RAYVILLE -- Sarah Sharbono, a retired bank teller, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Baptist Church. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial is in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

JoAnn Stewart, 63 SOUTH CAROLINA -- JoAnn Stewart, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Forest Corner Church of God, Forest. Visitation is noon Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Judy Kay Stuckey, 52 Judy Kay Stuckey of West Monroe, a loan auditor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Catherine Toney, 71 WINNSBORO -- Catherine Toney, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Henry L. Turner, 57 Henry L. Turner of Monroe, a restaurateur, died Friday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Saturday followed by memorial services from 5-7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Beatrice L. Wright, 80 DOWNSVILLE -- Beatrice L. Wright, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lane Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, and noon until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Essie M. Wright, 84 Essie Mae Wright of Monroe, a beautician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Cogg, Mary Ella: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Church, Tallulah.
Goodwin, Ida: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston.
John, Orchie Mae Little: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Singleton, Margie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Woods, Una Clara Shaw: 11 a.m. Thursday, The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro.
Published: January 21. 2010 1:15AM

January 23 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CARL JEFFEREY GIROD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Carl Jeffrey "Jeff" Girod, age 49 of Rosefield, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Rosefield Baptist Church in Rosefield with Rev. Harrell Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Rosefield Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening at the church from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mr. Girod was born in Columbia on August 10, 1960 to the union of Carl Severn Girod and Myra Guyon Girod and passed from this life on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Jeff was a member of Rosefield Baptist Church and a 1978 graduate of LaSalle High School. He has been employed with XTO Energy, formally Hunt Petroleum, for the last 30 years. Jeff loved hunting, playing cards, baseball and his family and friends. He never met a stranger and gave everyone a nickname. His love for life and his great laugh will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Mayo Girod of Rosefield; mother, Maxine Girod of Rosefield; son, James Carl "Jamie" Girod of Rosefield; two daughters, Charly Marissa Girod and Anna Maria "Possum" Girod both of Rosefield; brother, Quincy Girod and wife, Gay of Queen City, TX; sister, Carleen Dumas and husband, Greg of Calhoun; three nieces, Hannah, Tara and Kaylie and four nephews, Colby, Connor, Severn and Jake. Pallbearers will be Greg Dumas, Sam Hodges, Timmy Cockerham, Andy Paul, Keith Ruddell and Nathan Roark. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 23, 2010.

James "Woody" Boyles, 72 James E. "Woody" Boyles of Monroe, a civil engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

F.A. Brown Jr., 81 F.A. Brown Jr. of West Monroe, retired owner and operator of Brown Radiator & Frame, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Ruby Elizabeth Clark, 92 Ruby Elizabeth Clark of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Margaret Lindsey Cox, 90 Margaret Lindsey Cox of Monroe, retired from Malone & Hyde, died Thursday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete. Shirley Ann Fife, 54

Shirley Ann Fife of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Dr. Calvin B. Folds, 84 Dr. Calvin Bernard Folds of West Monroe, a physician, died Friday. Visitation is ll a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Letha Herring, 82 Letha Herring of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ted van Landingham, 58 Ted van Landingham of Monroe, a wine consultant, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park, Louisville,

Miss. Mary McLemore, 62 Mary McLemore of West Monroe, a retired teacher and education administrator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Larkin L. McNeil Jr., 62 Larkin LaVerne McNeil Jr. of Monroe, a retired medical records clerk, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tommy Jerrell Miller, 70 DELHI -- Tommy Jerrell Miller, an oilfield driller, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home.

Gary Netherland, 49 DELHI -- Gary Netherland, a surveyor and sizemographer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Thomas K. Roach, 72 Thomas K. Roach of West Monroe, a retired nurseryman and groundskeeper at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Brenda Yates Smith, 60 MOSS POINT, Miss. -- Brenda Ann Yates Smith, a mapping clerk with the Jackson County Tax Assesor's Office, died Thursday. Services are 5 p.m. Sunday at Wade Church of God. Visitation is 4 p.m. Sunday until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point.

Judy Kay Stuckey, 52 Judy Kay Stuckey of West Monroe, a loan auditor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shirley Peters Swayze, 73 Shirley Peters Swayze of Monroe, accounts receivable for Southern Hardware, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Opal Vail, 77 STERLINGTON -- Opal Vail, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Ausberry, Ervin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Brass, Curtis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Brown, Blanch B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Choctaw Chapel, Waterproof.
Cogg, Mary Ella: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Church, Tallulah.
Dean, Diane: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dean, Mary Maggie: noon Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Fields, Rosa V.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Fletcher, Tinnie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gibson, Cleveland: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church,
Lillie. Green, Mary Ann Davis: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Church,
Delco. Harris, Dorothy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Worship Center, Delhi.
Jenkins, Mae Ola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.
John, Orchie Mae Little: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Johnson, Cora: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
McCoy, Florence: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Tallulah.
Solomon, James "Jim": 1 a.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Thompson, Joyce: 10 a.m. Saturday, Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman.
Turner, Henry L.: 5 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wright, Beatrice L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.
Wright, Essie Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Published: January 23. 2010 1:15AM

January 24 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BOYCE B. HUMBLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Boyce B. Humble, age 82, passed away on January 22, 2010 from natural causes. Memorial services will be held at the Lakeshore Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. William Smith officiating. Boyce was born on January 15, 1928 in West Monroe, LA to Jack Leslie Humble and Mary Irvie Parker Humble. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served with the 81st Ordinance Tank Maintenance Company during the WW II Campaign in Seoul, Korea. Self-employed, Boyce worked as a General Contractor and poured over one million yards of concrete. Projects included streets in Shenandoah, Leisure Village, and Belle Meade subdivisions; the installation of the Plum Street Pump Station; and storm drainage along Jackson Street. He was a member of the Lakeshore Baptist Church. He is survived by Elizabeth, his wife of 61 years, of Monroe; son, Barry and wife Kaye of Monroe; daughter, Ann Kilpatrick and husband Ted of Rowlett, TX; daughter, Lynda of Rowlett, TX; sister, Irvie Lee Temple and husband George of Monroe, LA; sister, Doll Breard of Rock Hill, SC; brother-in-law, Jennings Wilkins of Monroe; sister-in-law, Elaine Humble of West Monroe and Tiny Kitchingham of Houston, TX; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Tracy Humble; brothers, Floyd and Parker Humble. Visitation will immediately follow the service at Lakeshore Baptist Church. Originally published January 24, 2010.

BREATHEN THOMAS 1919-2005 Married to Mary Nolan Thomas- Sterlington, La. World War II 101st Airborne. Enjoyed his cigars! Originally published January 24, 2010.

DR. CALVIN B. FOLDS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Dr. Calvin B. Folds, age 84, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 25, 2010, at the Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until time of service, at the Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Dr. Folds graduated from LSU Medical School in 1957 and started practicing medicine, in Springhill, LA in 1958. He later opened his practice in Monroe, LA, in 1962 until 1998, at which time he moved to Logansport, LA to practice in a rural clinic. In 2002, he worked at the Northeast LA War Veteran's Home until November, 2009, when he became ill. He passed away on January 25, 2010, of a lengthy illness. Dr. Folds had a total of 57 years of medical practice. He touched many lives over the entire state and will be greatly missed. His professional organizations were: The LA State Medical Society, American Medical Association, LA State University Medical School Alumni Association and Ouchita Medical Society. He joined the Navy and served in the Marine Corp, in the Medical Battalion, from 1942 until 1946. He joined the Naval Reserve for the next four years. Dr. Folds was known around the state for being a Master Mason. He was Grand Master of Masons of LA in 1981 and a 33 Degree Scottish Rite mason. He was a member of the York Rite, Eastern Star, Barak Shrine Temple, National Sojourners and a member of The Western Star Lodge, Robert W. Cretney Lodge and the D.A. Strickland Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Bama Folds. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Emerson Folds of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Liz Folds of Huston, TX; Kathy Hassell and husband Dayne of Shreveport, LA; son, Calvin B. Folds, Jr. and wife Wendy of Plano; stepchildren, Bobby R. Panzico, Jr., Andrea May and fiancé, Aaron, Gary Darby and wife Sandy of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Josh Freeman, Matt Donley, Meredith Price, Brooke Walker, Anna Folds, Will May, Taylor May; great grandchildren, Amelia Donley, Ella Price, Madeline Price, and Ava Price. Special thanks to Dr. Thomas Causey and Dr. Bernie McHugh for their wonderful care. Pallbearers are, Jim Corry, Roy McDuffie, Tommy Shoemaker, Roy Tuck, Dr. I.C. Turnley, James Smith, Robert Joyner, Carl Fatheree, and Woody Bilyeu. Honorary pallbearers are The Ouachita Medical Society and The Mason's. Memorials may be made to The Scottish Rite Speech and Hearing Clinic at 205 University Ave., Monroe, LA, 71203. Originally published January 24, 2010.

F. A. BROWN, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. F. A. Brown, Jr., 81, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday January 24, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe. Rev. Lionel Crowell will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Brown was born March 22, 1928 in Alexandria, LA and died January 22, 2010 in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Brown was retired owner/operator of Brown Radiator and Frame, a member of Ridge Ave. Baptist Church, and a former member of the West Monroe Jaycees. He was preceded in death by his parents F. A. and Della Brown. Survivors include his wife, Grace Young Brown; two sons, Randy Brown and wife Teresa and Dr. Scott Brown and wife Robin; one daughter, Janice Comeaux and husband Tommy; seven grandchildren, Chris Brown and wife Shanna, Patricia Donaldson and husband Chris, Allison, Ashley, and Abby Comeaux, and Mandy and Greg Thompson; four great grandchildren, Stetson Thompson, Nathan and Ethan Brown, and Makayla Thompson; and one sister, Doris Price and husband Jimmy. Pallbearers will be Chris Brown, Greg Thompson, Stetson Thompson, Chris Donaldson, Rev. Johnny Albright, and Steve Weeks. Honorary pallbearers are members of Ridge Ave. Baptist Church H. L. Sampson Men's Sunday School Class. Memorials can be made to Ridge Ave. Baptist Church or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 24, 2010.

LARKIN L. "BUBBY" MCNEIL, JR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Larkin L. McNeil, Jr., 62, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Weldon Bares. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. McNeil was born February 15, 1947 in Butler, PA and passed away January 22, 2010 in Monroe. He was retired from St. Francis Medical Center after nineteen years of service as a Certified Medical Records Coder, was a member of Lea Joyner United Methodist Church, and was an avid baseball fan. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larkin and Laura McNeil and a brother, Richard McNeil. Mr. McNeil is survived by two sisters, Vallarie Gardner and husband Thomas, and Allyson Cook; one nephew, Jeremy Smith; two nieces Billie Cook and Megan Gardner Beal; two great nephews, Cade Smith and Kenny Beal; and one great niece Kinsey Cook-Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Lea Joyner United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published January 24, 2010.

MARGARET LINDSEY COX Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Lindsey Cox, 90, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 25, 2010, at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Danny Baskin officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Cox passed away in her home with her family around her, Thursday, January 21, 2010. Margaret was born in 1919 and moved to Monroe from Ada, OK in 1951. She was a member of Sunshine Bible Class, United Methodist Women, XYZ, Thursday Prayer Group and the choir at Memorial United Methodist Church. Margaret's love of travel took her all across the US, into Europe and Middle East. And to say she was an avid sports fan is an understatement. It started with her son, Mickey's sports career as All-City in elementary school, All-American at Neville High School, Chinese Bandits at LSU and on to the NFL. Her years of support and loyalty to Neville HS was recognized when she received the 2001 Bob & Nan Ledbetter Tiger Appreciation Award. ULM had her support for football and basketball but especially the baseball team where her claim to fame was "The Pie Lady." Most recently she traveled with her daughter and son-in-law to New York to attend a game played in the old Yankee Stadium and to Atlanta to cheer on "her" Braves and Cardinals. Margaret was a Certified Dental Assistant working with Dr. W. E. Smith and Dr. Henry Davis. She was receptionist/PBX operator for Malone-Hyde where she retired in 1989. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Ollie Lindsey; and her siblings, Blanche Gull, W. C. "Dub" Lindsey, Guy Adkins, Ruth Cole, and Jack Lindsey. Survivors include her three children, Mickey Cox of Texas, Elaine McGee and husband Jerry of Missouri, and Ann Farr and husband Paul of Monroe; grandchildren, Mike and Cindy Cox of Texas, Greg and Robin Cox of West Monroe, Merideth McGee Magnuson and Justin of Tennessee, Amy McGee and Clayton and Kym McGee of Missouri; sixteen great-grandchildren, two nieces, Cindy Hampton and Sue Kelly; two nephews, Kirby Gull and T. Kent Lindsey; beloved brother-in-law, Wimpy Adkins; sister-in-law, JoAnn Lindsey, and all those who lovingly considered her "Momma Cox" and "GaGa." Pallbearers will be Michael David Cox, Gregory Keith Cox, Clayton Wayne McGee, T. Kent Lindsey, George Bachelor, and Jim Love. Honorary pallbearers will be Kirby Gull, Joe Cage, and Jerry Pruden. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 24, 2010.

SHIRLEY PETERS SWAYZE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Peters Swayze, 73, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Swayze passed away Friday, January 22, 2010, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She has worked at Southern Hardware and Supply Co. for over fifty years in the Accounting Department. She worked for three generations of the Marx family. Mrs. Swayze loved her work and did not want to retire. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz. Mrs. Swayze was preceded in death by her mother and father, Rev. and Mrs. W.I. Peters; brothers, Cecil Ardis Peters and C.J. Peters; sisters, Lois Maxine Edgington and Glenda Osborne. Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-three years, Max Swayze, Sr.; son, Max Swayze, Jr. and wife Holly; daughter, Rhonda Plumlee and husband Barry; eight grandchildren, Brian Bassil and wife Natalie, Casey Horrell and husband T.J., Brooke Bassil, Keith Stagg, Kristen Wilson and husband Stephen, Brittany Curry, Miranda Plumlee, Malorie Ballard, and one on the way; and five great grandchildren, Tracey Lee Horrell, Michael Horrell, Cayden Wilson, Madison Plumlee, and Colton Beavers. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Swartz, 1983 Hwy 139, Monroe, LA 71203. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center for the care of Mrs. Swayze. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the First Baptist Church of Swartz. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 24, 2010.

THOMAS K. ROACH Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Visitation and funeral services for Thomas Kidd Roach, 72 of West Monroe, LA will be held at Community of Christ, 5791 Hwy. 34 Eros, LA. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday at the church. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 9:00 AM until service time. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Roach passed away at Glenwood Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:30 AM. He was a retired nurseryman and was co-owner of Roach Nursery Inc. until it dissolved and then became owner of Roach Nursery II, Inc. Upon closing his nursery, Mr. Roach joined the grounds department as Assistant Director of Grounds for ULM, retiring in 1998 due to declining health. Mr. Roach was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley A. and Edna Roach of West Monroe, LA, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harvey and Dona Lewis of Eros, LA. Also by his sister and brother-in-law, Ada Sue and Charles Ellis Finley and his brother-in-law, Hyrum Chambless. He is survived by his wife of forty five years, Sylvia Merlene Lewis Roach; his children, Alan Roach of Houston, TX, Kim Roach Sullivan of West Monroe, LA, Kerry Roach of Lafayette, LA and Tim Roach and wife Christy of West Monroe, LA. Also survived by three grandchildren, Erin Roach, Zackary Sullivan and Mattison Hardie; his brother and sister-in-law, Wiley and Sally Roach, brother-in-law Ellis Lewis and wife Debra, sisters-in-law, Carolyn Eads and husband Ed, Sue Coleman and husband Shelton and Martha Chambless. Tom is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family. Tom served as an Elder in Community of Christ, was former Pastor of the Eros Congregation and was the force and leader behind the dream and construction of a new church building. That building was destroyed by fire a year after completion yet the determination and desire was not destroyed. The congregation rebuilt the current facility and while Tom was no longer Pastor, he was a driving force on the building committee. Tom also served many years as a volunteer for Camp Quality, a camp for children with cancer. In addition to floral tributes, donations to Community of Christ, Camp Quality or Parkinson's research would be fitting memorials to Tom Roach. Online condolences may be made at: www.southernfuneralhome.com Originally published January 24, 2010.

Hattie Pauline Childress, 91 Staff report JENA - Hattie Pauline Howard Childress died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena. Advertisement

Johnny Harold Frost, 65 MILLARY, Ala. - Johnny Harold Frost, an electrician formerly of Mangham, died Thursday. A graveside service is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under direction of Freeman Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Miss.

Carl Jeffrey "Jeff" Girod, 49 ROSEFIELD - Carl Jeffrey "Jeff" Girod, an XTO Entergy employee, died Thursday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rosefield Baptist Church under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will follow at Rosefield Cemetery.

Bessie Lee Higgins, 92 RAYVILLE - Bessie Lee Higgins, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday at Eastside Baptist Church, Monroe, under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will follow at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Visitation is scheduled from 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the church and from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.

John H. Lee, 90 COLUMBIA - John H. Lee, a World War II veteran, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home Chapel, Columbia. Burial will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is scheduled from 4:30-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mary McLemore, 62 Mary McLemore of West Monroe, a retired teacher and education administrator, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Gary Netherland, 49 DELHI - Gary Netherland, a surveyor and seismographer, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday at Life Church, Winnsboro, under direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the church.

John Doug Salsbury, 65 DOWNSVILLE - John Doug Salsbury, a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mildred Spears, 96 JONESBORO - Mildred Spears, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Lucy Catholic Church, Hodge. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Harley Danielle Temple, infant CHATHAM - Harley Danielle Temple, the infant daughter of Stormie Lynn Temple, died Friday. A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sunday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Opal Vail, 77 Opal Vail of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Friday. A memorial service is scheduled at 5 p.m. Monday at Northgate Church, Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Brown Jr., F.A.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Clark, Ruby Elizabeth: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe.
Dean, Diane: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
McNeil Jr., Larkin LaVerne: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Miller, Tommy Jerrell: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Smith, Brenda Ann Yates: 5 p.m. Sunday, Wade Church of God.
Published: January 24. 2010 1:15AM

January 25, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARGARET LINDSEY COX Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Lindsey Cox, 90, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 25, 2010, at Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to physician and dear friend, Dr. Kerry Anders, Louisiana Hospice & Palliative Care staff, especially Mary Wiggins, Peggy Clark, Rochelle and Brother Pray, and caregivers, Bobbie, Ashley and Carleen from "Guardians for Angels." Originally published January 25, 2010.

MARY SUE MCLEMORE Young's Community Memorial, Winnsboro, LA Mary Sue McLemore was a retired teacher and special education administrator from West Monroe, LA. Mary Sue McLemore was born June 16, 1947 in Baskin, LA and died January 22, 2010 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Mary Sue, also known as "Pud" to family, could always bring a smile to ones face and knew how to bring out the best in someone even when it may have been hard to feel like being happy. Her ability to teach was evident in the many family members, friends, co-workers, and students she crossed paths with in her life. Many will tell you they are where they are today because of her coaching and assistance. She had a gift that made you feel like you were special when you were with her. One of a kind statements were also a trait for which she will be remembered - laughter was never in short order. Friends were of utmost importance to her and she valued all that called and visited during the past two years. She said that her family was her greatest love. We laugh and know that somewhere she is making one of her famous "lists" to keep us in line and give us directions. The many memories that we have will keep that great love shining. She is survived by her daughters, Lea McLemore of Fayetteville, NC and Alicia McLemore Bal of Colorado Springs, CO; her son-in-law, Alan Bal; her grandsons, Kainoa Bal and Brandon Bal; her sister, Janis Townsend and brother-in-law, Leo Townsend, of West Monroe, LA; and her brother, Sam Powers and sister-in-law, Carolyn Powers, of Winnsboro, LA; and nephew, Ronnie Townsend and wife Brenda; nieces, Vicky Powers, Karen Renee Stansbury, and Wanda Evans. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Letha Powers, and nephew Ricky Townsend. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the healthcare workers at Best Home Health and Hospice Compassuss for all their support and help during the last months of her illness. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday January 25, 2010 at Young's Community Memorial in Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 PM at Young's Community Memorial as well. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you make a donation in Mary's name to the American Brain Tumor Association. Originally published January 25, 2010.

ROGER DALE TOWNSEND Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Mr. Roger Dale Townsend, age 77, of Oak Grove, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2010 at Macedonia Baptist Church in the Macedonia Community north of Oak Grove. Reverends Mike Howard and Ronald Ratley will officiate. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Townsend died Saturday, January 23rd at his residence following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his wife, Syble Cupit Townsend; father, Steen Thomas Townsend; mother, Lula Gray Townsend; four brothers, Guy, Clyde, Carl and Nelson Townsend; and a sister, Elon Ashcraft. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Renee Townsend of Oak Grove; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Jeani Townsend of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Junior May of Monroe, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Shannon Porter of West Monroe, LA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michelle Williams, Christy Nale, Erin Vidrine, Ashley Townsend, Lindsey Bolden, Daniel Townsend, Dustin Townsend, Sydney Porter, Drake Porter, and nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Herchel Neely, Willie Capers, Gary Warner, David Ratcliff, Randall Russell, and Phil White. Honorary Pallbearers are Wayne Warner, Tommy Danley, Rayburn Pardon, Aubrey Allen, James Bruce, and Wilbur Hill. The family would like to thank Hospice of America. Planned memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. www.coxfuneral.com Originally published January 25, 2010.

Margaret Lindsey Cox, 90 Staff report Margaret Lindsey Cox of Monroe, retired from Malone and Hyde, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Calvin B. Folds, 84 Dr. Calvin B. Folds of West Monroe, a physician, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterling Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Boyce B. Humble, 82 Boyce B. Humble of Monroe, a retired general contractor, died Friday. A memorial service is at 11 a.m Monday at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, Monroe. Visitation will follow the service. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Marie Martin, 84 GILBERT -- Eva Marie Martin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial will follow at New Zion Cemetery, Winnsboro. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Kidd Roach, 72 Thomas Kidd Roach, a nursery operator from West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Community of Christ Church, Eros. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

James "J.K." Rogers, 82 James "J.K." Rogers, a retired tile layer from West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Doug Salsbury, 65 DOWNSVILLE -- John Doug Salsbury, a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Memorial services will be held at a later date by Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Carla Mitchell Sutton, 58 RUSTON -- Carla Mitchell Sutton, a teacher, died Sunday. Services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the church. Kilpatrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Peters Swayze, 73 Shirley Peters Swayze, who worked in accounts receivable at Southern Hardware, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cementery. Visitation is 5-8 pm. Monday at the church. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Roger Dale Townsend, 77 OAK GROVE -- Roger Dale Townsend, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Frost, Johnny Harold: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.
Higgins, Bessie Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, Eastside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lee, John H.: 10 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia.
McLemore, Mary: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Netherland, Gary: 2 p.m. Monday, Life Church, Winnsboro. Spears, Mildred: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Lucy Catholic Church, Hodge.
Vail, Opal: 5 p.m. Monday, Northgate Church, Monroe.
Published: January 25. 2010 1:15AM

January 26, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GLADYS ADA ROLLER Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Gladys Ada Roller, age 73 of West Monroe, died Saturday at her residence following a length illness. Mrs. Roller was a retired day care worker. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe with Brother Carl Shurte and Brother Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will be at Eros Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Mrs. Roller is survived by daughters, Patsy Sims of West Monroe, Audrey Anderson and husband Randy of Germantown, MD; three sisters; four brothers; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Originally published January 26, 2010.

J.K. ROGERS Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for J.K. Rogers, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe, LA with Bishop Scott Dickson officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery, Farmerville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. J.K. was born September 11, 1927 in Little Rock, AR and passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Mr. Rogers was a long-time resident of Richland Parish, where his career included farming and contracting in ceramic tile. Mr. Rogers was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in West Monroe, LA. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Karl and Mada Rogers and brother, Gordon Rogers. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jewel Rogers of West Monroe, LA; sister, Mary Johnson and husband, Dennis of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Kathy Harper and husband, Kerry of Girard, LA; daughter, Becky Ragus of West Monroe, LA; son, James Rogers and wife, Scarlett of West Monroe, LA; son, Lewis Rogers and wife, Ruth of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Joseph Harper, Krystin Harper, Wesley Ragus, Amy Chandler, Joshua Rogers, Adam Rogers, Mason Rogers, and Christian Mayers; and 7-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joshua Rogers, Adam Rogers, Joseph Harper, Jacob Chandler, Christian Mayers, and Wesley Ragus. Honorary pallbearers will be long-time friends, Dan Darnell, Leo Earl, Louie Irving, Robert Murphy, Bobby Smith, Bill Ober, Paul Tolbird, and Joe Bradford. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM, Tuesday, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe, LA. Condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 26, 2010.

JAMES L. HARRISON 7-11-43 to 1-26-09 A year since you went home. I miss you, think of you each day, holding dear all of the sweet memories of our life together. My heart went with you and my soul awaits to join you. Your wife, Gwen Originally published January 26, 2010.

Jessie W. Bolyer Sr., 57 FERRIDAY -- Jessie Wayne Bolyer Sr., a Shell Pipeline employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Naomia Boyett, 75 MARION -- Naomia Boyett, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Evelyn R. Brooks, 87 Evelyn Reed Brooks of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Pearlie F. Francis, 77 NEW ORLEANS -- Pearlie F. Francis, died Jan. 19. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Jossie Garrett, 81 BASTROP -- Jossie Garrett, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Leatha E. Herring, 82 Leatha Evans Herring of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Teneesha Littleton, 30 Teneesha Littleton of Monroe, died Jan. 17. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Benny C. McGuire, 72 COLUMBIA --Benny C. McGuire, an electrician, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Old Bethel Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary McLemore, 62 Mary McLemore of West Monroe, a retired teacher and education administrator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Mary Navarro, 60 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Mary Navarro, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

J.K. Rogers, 82 J.K. Rogers of West Monroe, a retired tile layer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe. Visitation is 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billie C. Salley, 81 Billie Carter Salley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eloise Sampson, 97 Eloise Sampson of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Virginia Sands, 68 Virginia Sands of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charlie H. Sims, 79 DELHI -- Charlie H. Sims, a retired engineer, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert H. Stanley, 79 RAYVILLE -- Robert "Bobby" H. Stanley, a retired welder, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Rayville.

Frank Tatum, 79 COLUMBIA -- Frank Tatum, a paper mill employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Evelyn Weeks, 76 JONESVILLE -- Evelyn Weeks died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

John Williamson, 69 BASKIN -- John Williamson, a cotton gin repairer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
McLemore, Mary: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Sutton, Carla Mitchell: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Swayze, Shirley Peters: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Swartz.
Published: January 26. 2010 1:15AM

January 27 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

William 'Jr.' Barron, 86 FRIENDSHIP -- William Edwin "Jr." Barron, a road superintendent, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Naomi Boyett, 75 MARION -- Naomi Boyett, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Litroe Cemetery, Litroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Rachel Deville, 78 Rachel Deville of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roscoe C. Dickens, 92 WINNSBORO -- Roscoe C. Dickens, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert. Wake services are 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Virginia Johnson Dowd, 64 Virginia Johnson Dowd of West Monroe, retired state family services employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jossie Garrett, 81 BASTROP -- Jossie Garrett, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Keith Wayne Hall, 65 BIENVILLE -- Keith Wayne Hall, a retired powerhouse operator, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Elbert 'Bert' Hightower, 84 BASTROP -- Elbert "Bert" Hightower, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired construction worker and an industrial surveyor, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery.

George W. King, 78 JONESBORO -- George W. King, a foreman in chemical manufacturing, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Prospect Cemetery, Clay. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Hazel Lively, 69 Hazel Lively of West Monroe, a retired machinist for Manville Paper Products, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Navarro, 60 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Mary Navarro, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Dr. Alfred D. Tisdale Jr., 76 TULSA, Okla. -- Dr. Alfred D. Tisdale Jr., formerly of Monroe, a retired physician, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Evelyn Weeks, 76 JONESVILLE -- Evelyn Weeks, owner and operator of TLC Pet Shop in Vidalia, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Pine Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bolyer Sr., Jessie Wayne: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Brooks, Evelyn Reed: 1 p.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Herring, Leatha Evans: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
McGuire, Benny C.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Old Bethel Cemetery.
Sims, Charlie H.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Crowville Masonic Cemetery.
Stanley, Robert "Bobby" H.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Williamson, John: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Friendship Baptist Church.
Published: January 27. 2010 1:15AM

January 28, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALFRED DENT TISDALE, JR., M.D. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A celebration of the life of Alfred Dent Tisdale, Jr., M.D. will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 29, 2010, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. Tisdale, former resident of Monroe, LA, passed away peacefully in Tulsa, OK on January 25, 2010. Dent was born in Monroe, LA on June 25, 1933. He attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA and graduated from Tulane University with a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1955. In 1958, he graduated from Tulane School of Medicine where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, an honorary medical fraternity. After graduation, Dent did a residency in pathology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA. He was board certified in Pathology and a member of the American College of Pathology. Dent married his high school sweetheart, Martha Clayton Sparks, also of Monroe, LA and they settled in Pine Bluff, AR where Dent practiced pathology for 27 years. Dent and Martha Clayton returned to Monroe in 1987 where Dent continued to practice pathology and was a member of the LSU Medical School faculty at E. A. Conway Hospital. They shared many happy times with friends and family during their years in Monroe. Dent was an avid hunter and fisherman, and those who knew him, knew that getting up at 4:00 in the morning to be in the woods among a flight of ducks was his favorite thing. He was fortunate to have shared many happy hunting experiences with his grandson, Ryan, who now carried on Dent's love for the outdoors. Dent was a lifetime sponsor of Ducks Unlimited and a wildlife conservationist. In addition to hunting and fishing, Dent had a love for aviation. During their marriage, Dent and Martha Clayton each earned a pilot's license and spent many years flying together in the Beechcraft Bonanza. Where they could not fly themselves, they flew commercially, sharing many wonderful trips together to Europe. Dent's love of history took them to WWI and WWII battlefields in France, Belgium and Germany where he cherished the opportunity to relive many historical events from the past century. Dent is predeceased by his mother and father, the late Dr. Alfred Dent and Leta Sproles Tisdale of Monroe; and his sister, Louise Tisdale Nunnally of Alexandria, LA. Survivors include his wife, Martha Clayton Sparks Tisdale; his two children, Martha Tisdale Cordell of Tulsa, OK, and Robert Clayton Tisdale of Austin, TX; and four grandchildren, Ryan and Mary Louise Cordell, and George and Edward Tisdale. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, hunting buddies, and professional colleagues. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Dr. Michael O. Broyles, David R. Cordell, Sr., David R. Cordell, Jr., Pat Papas, Wood T. Sparks, and Robert C. Tisdale. Honorary pallbearers will be William M. Davenport, Dr. Ralph King, William L. Mattison, Aylmer Eugene Montgomery, Jr., and Dr. Ran L. Phillips. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Dent with a donation to a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 28, 2010.

BILLIE JEAN CARTER SALLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Billie Jean Carter Salley, 81, died Sunday, January 24, 2010. Born in Calvin, Louisiana, she graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School and attended Louisiana College. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles M. and Mamie Blake Carter, her husband, Lavelle Salley and her son, David Carter Salley. Her brother, Don Carter, and wife Patsy, her daughter, Carol Salley and husband, John Ames, her grandchildren, Sarah Salley Arnold and husband Casey, Carter Salley, and great -grandchild, Audrey Arnold, as well as several nieces and nephews, succeed her. Affectionately known as "Bob" to her grandchildren, Billie was completely devoted to her family, as well as to many others that she considered her "special children". She was happiest when her house was filled with friends and laughter. A lifelong sports fanatic, Billie's favorite time of year was "March Madness". A memorial service will be held at Parkview Baptist Church on Saturday, January 30, at 11:00 AM, with Dr. E. Whit Holmes, officiating. Visitation is from 9:30 AM until the service begins. For those desiring, please send memorials to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 28, 2010.

HAZEL COMPTON WHITAKER LIVELY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hazel Compton Whitaker Lively, 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Carl Shurte and Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Lively was born on January 9, 1940 and passed away on January 26, 2010. She was a loving and devoted mother and mamaw who gave unconditionally to her family. Mrs. Lively is preceded in death by her birth father, Laver Compton and mother, Gladys Tokie Falletta. Survivors include her children, Danny Whitaker, Julie Mulhearn and husband Jack and Terrie Whitaker Debnam; father, Joe Falletta; grandchildren, Scott Whitaker and wife Jessica, Neville Whitaker, Anita Randall and husband Jason, Rebecca Takewell, Lisa Beordelon and husband Brad, Jack C. Mulhearn, Matthew Brady and Amanda Brady; four great grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Rick Compton and wife Sara; her first husband and the father of her children, James Whitaker and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Scott Whitaker, Justin Whitaker, Brad Beordelon, Jason Randall, Joe Neitz, and Richard Washington. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at the Living Way Apostolic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 28, 2010.

J.E. BARNES, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for Mr. J.E. Barnes, Jr. age 86, of Sibley will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 29, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Rev. Bill Willis. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Barnes was born January 27, 1923 and passed away January 26, 2010. Mr. Barnes was a member of the Alabama Presbyterian Church. He retired from Olan Kraft with over thirty five years of service. His hobbies included gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty three years, Betty Grant Barnes. He is survived by children, David Barnes, Ronnie Barnes, Debbie Barnes McBroom and husband Jim, Jimmy Barnes and wife Debbie; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren; and sister, Mabeline Aswell and husband James. Planned Memorial may be made to the War Veterans Home in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 28, 2010.

LENNIE MAURIECE MARTIN SMITH Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, LA. Funeral services for Lennie Mauriece Martin Smith, 81, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 30, 2010 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, in Minden. Reverend Richard Methvin of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church will be officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Spearsville. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith who was a long time resident of Minden and native of Spearsville, died Monday January 25 in Anchorage, Alaska, where she has resided since 2001. She was a beloved mother and wife. She was a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her children: Steve Smith and wife Mary Ann of Manchester, Tennessee, Gary Smith and wife Sharon of Wasilla, Alaska and daughter Shelia Reid of Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Smith had 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 211 Murrell St, Minden, LA. 71055. 318- 377-3412. Originally published January 28, 2010.

MARCUS ALAN KENLY Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Funeral services for Marcus Alan Kenly, age 17, of Fairbanks, LA are scheduled for 10 AM Friday, January 29, 2010 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Stevenson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Marcus, a member of Fairbanks Baptist Church, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St. Francis North Hospital. He attended Sterlington High School where he was a sophomore. He loved everybody and was very special to his family and friends. Marcus is survived by his mother, Sandra Kenly of Fairbanks, LA; grand-parents, Willard and Grace Kenly of Fairbanks, LA; sister, Kelly Dick of Cotton Valley, LA; two brothers, Jerry Kenly of Monroe, LA, Scott Kenly of Fairbanks, LA; three nephews and one niece. Pallbearers will be; Jason Bennett, Adam Kenly, Bubba Kenly, Zach Kenly, J.J. Martin, Chad Silk and Randy Kenly, Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Rick Bowen and Louis Green. The family extends a special thanks to all who helped through his illness. Originally published January 28, 2010.

Sara C. Leporati Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A celebration of the life of Sara C. Leporati will be held Friday, January 29, 2010, at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford and Rev. Jo Ann Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Sara was born in Monroe, LA, on January 22, 1927, to Ralph C. and Sara Fuller Griffith and passed away on January 26, 2010, at The Oaks in Monroe. She was a legal secretary for several years at Hudson, Potts, and Bernstein, and retired in 2003 after 31 years as secretary at First United Methodist Church in Monroe. She was a past member of Ft. Miro Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Northeast Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. Prior to her retirement she was honored as Ouachita Parish Older Worker of the Year. Sara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Louis Leporati, Sr., in 1995; brother, Jack Griffith; sister, Ann Zeagler; and great-grandson, Joey LaBorde. Survivors include her brother, Dan Griffith; daughter, Sue and son-in-law, Don LaBorde; son, Louis "Bo" and daughter-in-law, Ginger Leporati; and son, Doug Leporati. Also survived by grandchildren, Eric LaBorde, Leigh Ann LaBorde, Ashley and husband Billy Todd, Melissa Leporati, Lindsay Leporati, Yvonne and husband Rusty Knox, Joshua Leporati, and Joseph Leporati; great grandchildren, Brooke and Tori LaBorde, Caleb and Jacob Todd, Grayson and Philip Knox, and Sawyer Houston; as well as several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Louis "Bo" Leporati, Doug Leporati, Don LaBorde, Robert Morris, Billy Todd, and Rusty Knox. Honorary pallbearers will be Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

VIRGINIA JOHNSON DOWD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA . Funeral services for Virginia Dowd, 64, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 28, 2010, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park . Mrs. Dowd was born October 20, 1945 in West Monroe, LA and passed away January 26, 2010 in Shreveport, LA. She was retired from Family Services and she attended Bible Missionary Church. Mrs. Dowd was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Sarah Johnson, and a brother, Jackie Johnson. She is survived by her husband ,Ronald Dowd; son, Tony Dowd and wife Dana; 2 grandchildren; Kendal and Dakota Dowd; 1 great-grandchild; Aiden Dowd; 3 step-daughters; step-son, sister, Juanita Sexton; 3 brothers; Doug Johnson and wife Mary Beth, Danny Johnson and wife Liz, Virgil Johnson. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 28, 2010.

Angeline Barber, 91 Staff report CLAYTON -- Angeline Barber, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Clayton Garden of Rest.

Theo Berry, 83 Theo Berry of West Monroe, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Friday until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ida Mae Bracy, 85 Ida Mae Bracy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joe T. Brown, 48 COLUMBIA -- Joe T. Brown, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Billie Love Bruneaux, 76 Billie Bradfield Love Bruneaux of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Tuesday. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Linda Christmas, 46 OAK GROVE -- Linda Christmas, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lemmie Clingen, 75 OAK GROVE -- Lemmie Clingen, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Vera Cannon Clinton, 82 DALLAS -- Vera Jo "Jody" Cannon Clinton, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe.

Willie Lee Coleman Sr., 80 Willie Lee Coleman Sr. of Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Newlight Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joe F. Dison, 61 SPEARSVILLE -- Joe F. Dison, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bailey Funeral Home, Junction City. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Beech Grove Methodist Cemetery, near Spearsville.

Gwendolyn Douglas, 57 GRAMBLING -- Gwendolyn Douglas, a teacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Diane Farrar, 65 SPEARVIILLE -- Diane Farrar, a retired teacher and social worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Spearsville Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie.

Glen "Buddy" Foster, 59 Glen "Buddy" Foster of Monroe died Monday. Services will be noon-2 p.m. Thursday at Lapine Assembly of God. Burial will be in Old Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

LeMarkelle Antonio Gibson, infant LeMarkelle Antonio Gibson of Monroe, the infant son of Tiara Gibson, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Fahy E. Hodge Sr., 85 WINNSBORO -- Fahy E. Hodge Sr., retired from U.S. Air Force, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Agnes Irvin, 92 JONESBORO -- Agnes Irvin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Sam Dewayne Jackson, 29 Sam Dewayne Jackson of Monroe, an electronics technician, died Jan. 18. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Louisiana 15, Rhymes. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Alto.

Wayne B. Jones, 53 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Wayne B. Jones, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Brenda S. Latham, 61 RAYVILLE -- Brenda S. Latham, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kenny Lewis, 50 PORT GIBSON -- Kenny Lewis, formerly of Waterproof, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Betty McClain, 56 RUSTON -- Betty McClain, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maggie Morris, 82 RAYVILLE -- Maggie Morris, a payroll clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery.

Gene Poole, 62 JONESBORO -- Gene Poole, an electrician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Bruce Proctor, 43 TALLULAH -- Bruce Proctor died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Beverly Roberts, 84 Beverly Roberts of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

John Salsbury, 65 DOWNSVILLE -- John Salsbury, a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Clarice D. Stark, 69 Clarice D. Stark of Monroe, a kitchen supervisor, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Elijah Kaden Thompson, infant Elijah Kaden Thompson of Monroe, the infant son of Kirsten Thompson, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Boyett, Naomi: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion.
Brooks, Evelyn Reed: 1 p.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dickens, Roscoe C.: 11 a.m. Friday, Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Dowd, Virginia J.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Garrett, Jossie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hall, Keith Wayne: 1 p.m. Friday, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship.
King, George W.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Prospect Cemetery, Clay.
Weeks, Evelyn: 10 a.m. Thursday, New Pine Hill Baptist Church.
Published: January 28. 2010 1:15AM

January 29, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

AGNES CATHEY IRVIN Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Cathey Irvin, a homemaker, will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Officiating will be Mr. Kenneth Halley. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time. Mrs. Irvin was born on October 26, 1917 and passed away on January 27, 2010. She was 92. Survivors include, two daughters, Lydia Morris and husband Gary of Montgomery, TX, Harriet Halley and husband Bill of Farmerville, LA, one step-son, Jerry Glynn Irvin and wife Sandy of Burleson, TX, two sister-in-laws, Agnes Irvin and Fay Irvin; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will include: Wade McBride, Kent McBride, Bobby Murphy, Michael Murphy, Reagan Sutton and Barry Cathey. The family of Mrs. Irvin would like to thank Hospice Compassus for their outstanding hospice care for the past 15 months-Odis Griffin, Nicole Richey, Travis Sibley, Cindy Proffitt and Marlon Betts. Dr. Hershel Harter for his outstanding medical care. Three wonderful 24/7 caregivers: Susie Cox, Paulette Pearson and Minnie Shirley. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneral home.com I remember Mother's Hands. The brown age spots so hated by her. Her wedding rings, Tiny diamonds encircled with white gold; The only rings she ever wore. I remember Mother's hands. They cuddled me, scolded me, cooked for me. Her hand on my head soothed my fevered brow. But most of all, they led me. I remember Mother's hands the night she died. The angels came for her; With her hands, she reached for Jesus Forever to be at His side. Originally published January 29, 2010.

CAREN COX Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA . Memorial services for Caren Cox, 69 of Rocky Branch, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 30, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cox was born January 19, 1941 in Tullos, LA. and passed away January 27, 2010 in Shreveport, LA. She was a retired felony clerk for Ouachita Parish District Attorney. Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband of 34 years, Gary Cox; son, Darrell Patton; 2 grandchildren, Kari Patton and Brad Patton; brother, Leon Whitten ; sister, Sandy Johnson; mother, Clovis Sherman and niece Dorothy Foster. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 29, 2010.

DIANE FARRAR Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA . Services for Diane Farrar, 65, of Spearsville will be held 2:00 PM Saturday January 30th at Spearsville Baptist Church with Bro. James Miller officiating. Interment will be in the Union Grove Cemetery in Lillie with arrangements under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation will be Friday January 29, 2009 from 5:00 PM unti 7:00 PM at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Diane passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep. She was a graduate of Spearsville High School and Louisiana Tech University where she earned 2 Bachelors' Degrees and 1 Master Degree. She is preceded in death by her parents: W.W. "Slick" and Ida Lee Farrar. Survivors include: 2 brothers-Bud Farrar & wife Carol; Richard Farrar & wife Lydia all of Lillie; 3 Nieces: Rebecca Farrar, Kristen Farrar Barber & husband Steven; Lynley Farrar. 2 Nephews: Daniel & Bhrett Farrar along with a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. Pallbearers will be Daniel Farrar, Jerry Farrar, Ronnie Bryant, Ray Tucker, Stephen Tucker and Dr. Joey Barron. The Farrar Family will like to say a special "Thank You" to the staff of Alpine Nursing Center for all of the wonderful care given to Diane over the past several years. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Originally published January 29, 2010.

GEORGE EDWIN JONES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for George Edwin Jones, age 81, of Simsboro will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Dr. Rick Byargeon and Rev. Dale Oden. Interment will follow at Walnut Creek Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Jones was born May 28, 1928 and passed away January 27, 2010. Mr. Jones was a member of Temple Baptist Church, the Cattleman's Association, and the Forestry Association. He was also an honorable discharged Veteran of the U.S Air Force. Mr. Jones retired as a construction manager for Babcock and Wilcox with over 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera O. Jones, and son Greg Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Ann Jones of Simsboro, LA; sons, Andy Jones and wife Denise of Simsboro, LA and Bruce Jones and wife Cathy of Mt. Pleasant, TX; daughters, Bridget Richardson of Shreveport, LA, Phyllis Manuel and husband Butch of Houston, TX and Janet Jones of Simsboro, LA; grandchildren, Shane, Josh, Jack and Megan Jones, Katie Villarreal, Lee, Jay and Justin Manuel, Clint and Rachel Pee; great grandchildren: Hunter Jones, Andie Jones, McKenzie Jones and Gracie Jones; step-daughters: Jonann Byargeon, Paula Weeks and Karla Wood; and step-son, Hendrix Weeks. Pallbearers will be Shane Jones, Joshua Jones, Lee Manuel, Jay Manuel, Ethan Weeks, and Jack Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Hipp/Wall/Alexander Sunday school class of Temple Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church at 1515 South Service Road West, Ruston, LA 71270 or the Walnut Creek Cemetery Association, c/o Becky Napper, 601 Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, January 29, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston and from 1:00 PM until time of service Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Temple Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published January 29, 2010.

KEITH WAYNE HALL Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Keith Hall passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 after a short illness. Memorial services will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church in Friendship, 16507 Hwy 4, Friday, January 29 at 1:00 p.m. Paster Robert Leach will be officiating. Mr. Hall served in the National Guard. He raised the widely known Saline watermelons for many years where he gained lasting friends in production and sales. He was named Grand Marshall for the Saline Watermelon Festival in 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Hall and his brother-in-law, Jimmy Ralph Martin. He is survived by his endearing wife of 40 years, Jean Henderson Hall, his mother, Hazel Collinsworth Hall both of Friendship, his sister, Gail Hall Martin of Denham Springs, his brother, Jodie Hall of Ruston, his niece and nephews, Alana Macaluso, Dustin Martin and Hunter Hall, his great nieces and nephew, Devin Martin, Alia martin and Amaya Macaluso. Pallbearers will be, Jake Hay, Ryan Leach, Michael Phillips, Kelly Leach, Dustin Martin, Lindon Collinsworth and Rusty Autrey. Thanks to Keith's closest and inseparable friend, Mitch Shoemaker and to Keith and Jean's extended families for their abiding love and care during Keith's illness and to Randy and Cleo (Winky) who were always available over the years to help. Originally published January 29, 2010.

REV. WALTER WASTSON Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Homegoing services for Reverend Walter Watson, 92, of Monroe LA will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 500 Swayze St. Monroe, LA with Rev. Reginald Pope officiating. He passed from this earthly life to his celestial home on January 26, 2010 at his home. Interment will follow in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Rev. Watson, a Baptist Minister and retired contractor was born March 10, 1917 in Mangham, LA. His life was spent helping others by sharing the Word of God through teaching, preaching and benevolent acts of compassion. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Monroe, LA; pastor of the New Friendship Baptist Church in Castor, LA; and former pastor of New Prosperity Baptist Church in Lucky, LA. Visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. The Wake service will be from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Survivors include his devoted wife, Elvera Bradley Watson; the family dog, "Chief;" one step-daughter, Ira Dean Brown (Harry) of Monroe, LA; two step-sons, Eckars Ross Loud (Ella) of Monroe, LA and Larry Loud (Anita) of Ringgold, LA. Originally published January 29, 2010.

WAYNE B. JONES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Wayne B. Jones, 53, of Little Rock, AR formerly of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his mother, Consuelo Hudkins Jones. Survivors include his father, Dr. J. Bolling Jones and wife Pat; brothers, Larry Jones and wife Paula, and Charlie Jones and wife Janet; sisters, Kathy Procell and husband Butch, and Debbie Sutton and husband Teddy Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 29, 2010.

Bobby Albritton, 51 Staff report RUSTON -- Bobby Albritton, a landscaper, died Jan. 20. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mays Chapel Cemetery, Ruston.

Marjorie L. Baxley, 93 JAMESTOWN -- Marjorie Lamkin Baxley died Jan. 22. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Robert Bennett, 80 BASTROP -- Robert "Bob" E. Bennett, an architectural draftsman, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home.

Arthur Ray Coleman, 64 EROS -- Arthur Ray Coleman died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Chatham Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Pearlie F. Francis, 77 NEW ORLEANS -- Pearlie F. Francis died Jan. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Tallulah.

Lettie Hardin, 83 WINNSBORO -- Lettie Hardin, a homemaker, died Jan. 21. Services are noon Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert.

Terry Lawrence Hendrix, 65 TAYLOR, Fla. -- Terry Lawrence "Papaw" Hendrix, formerly of Rayville, a U.S. Navy veteran, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at his home in Taylor.

James Jones, 83 FARMERVILLE -- James Jones died Sunday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Elbert R. Lee, 63 TALLULAH -- Elbert R. Lee died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Rev. Karl Lee, 55 TALLULAH -- The Rev. Karl Lee died Jan. 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 7:15-8:15 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Sara C. Leporati, 83 Sara C. Leporati of Monroe, retired secretary at First United Methodist Church in Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Teneesha Littleton, 30 Teneesha Littleton of Monroe, a cashier, died Jan. 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Hazel W. Lively, 69 Hazel Compton Whitaker Lively of West Monroe, a retired machinist for Manville Paper Products, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmy L. Marilla, 53(HOUSTON -- Jimmy L. Marilla, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wake services are 4-6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Henry C. Phenix, 84 TOLEDO, Ohio -- Henry C. Phenix, formerly of Extension, a laborer, died Jan. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Mathis Cemetery, Extension.

Bruce Proctor, 43 TALLULAH -- Bruce Proctor died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Billie Carter Salley, 81 Billie Jean Carter Salley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eloise Sampson, 97 Eloise Sampson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 7:15-8:15 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Virginia Sands, 68 Virginia Sands of Monroe, a home health practitioner, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frank Tatum, 79 COLUMBIA -- Frank Tatum, a paper mill employee, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paul Church Cemetery.

Dr. Alfred D. Tisdale Jr., 76 TULSA, Okla. -- Dr. Alfred D. Tisdale Jr., formerly of Monroe, a retired physician, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Irene Watkins, 87 TALLULAH -- Irene Watkins, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Rev. Walter Watson, 93 The Rev. Walter Watson of Monroe, a pastor, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mackie Callender Wilson, 66 JENA -- Mackie Carrol Callender Wilson, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barber, Angeline: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Berry, Theo: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Boyett, Naomi: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church,Marion.
Bracy, Ida Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Clingen, Lemmie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Coleman Sr., Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Newlight Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dickens, Roscoe C.: 11 a.m. Friday, Cuba Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Dison, Joe F.: 2 p.m. Friday, Bailey Funeral Home, Junction City.
Garrett, Jossie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Farrar, Diane: 2 p.m. Saturday, Spearsville Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Hall, Keith Wayne: 1 p.m. Friday, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship.
Hodge Sr., Fahy E.: 2 p.m. Friday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Irvin, Agnes: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Jackson, Sam Dewayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Hwy. 15, Rhymes.
Latham, Brenda S.: 2 p.m. Friday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Salsbury, John: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Stark, Clarice D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: January 29. 2010 1:15AM

January 30, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BENNY DALE BRATTON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Benny Dale Bratton, age 71, of Olla and formerly of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 31, 2010 from the Pine Hill Baptist Church at Urania with Rev. David McGuffee officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Hwy 165 Columbia, LA. Visitation for Sunday will be at the church beginning at 1:00 PM until time of service. Benny Dale Bratton was born on May 30, 1938 at Kelly, LA to the union of David Bratton and Leona Johnson Bratton. He was one of eighteen siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers: A.L., Chester, Jack, and Millard. Also, by his sisters: Cleta Phillips, Elsie Wilson, and Ardie Goldman. Bennie was a retired truck driver and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Urania. Bennie delivered fruits and vegetables to friends and neighbors and was always trying to put the needs of others ahead of his own. He was truly a Good Samaritan and will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Survivors include: his wife, Jettie Bratton of Olla, his sons: Benny Bratton and wife, Misty, of Enterprise, LA, Tony Wayne Bratton of Lafayette, IN, and James Bratton and wife, Paula, of Olla, LA, his daughter: DeWanna Pitman and husband, Stacey, of Olla, step-daughters: Shirley Hickey and husband, Glenn, of Beach Island, SC, and Jan Meredith and husband, Bryan, of Grayson, step-son: Frank Patton and wife, Kim, of Winnfield, brothers: Buster Bratton of Minden, LA, Darryl Bratton of West Monroe, and Virgil Bratton of Pineville, LA, sisters: Modean Buckalew of Columbia, Ruby Clark of Corning, CA, Ethel James of Kelly, Catherine Warford of Severville, TN, Clara Rutledge of Columbia, Virginia Cruse of Grayson, and Ruth Gintz of Pineville, LA, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be: Aubrey Bratton, Mitch Bratton, Otha Ray Bratton, Sidney Eubanks, LaVelle Dollar, and Brian Roberts. Online condolences may be sent to riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published January 30, 2010.

MARY ANN HORNE Apr. 17, 1946 - Jan. 30, 2010 Forever loving & remembering you! ~ The Lewis, Johnson, & Horne Families Originally published January 30, 2010.

Lucille Edna Ainsworth, 83 Staff report WINNSBORO -- Lucille Edna Ainsworth died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Benny Dale Bratton, 71 OLLA -- Benny Dale Bratton, formerly of Columbia, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Urania. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, and 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Bratton Cemetery,

Kelly. Mollie Claunch, 93 GRAYSON -- Mollie Claunch, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Rhinehart.

Caren Cox, 69 ROCKY BRANCH -- Caren Cox, retired felony clerk for the district attorney, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margarette Spain Croswell, 80 SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Margarette Manning Spain Croswell, formerly of Crowville, retired general manager for Bullweavels Restaurant Chains, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gwendolyn L. Douglas, 57 GRAMBLING -- Gwendolyn Lynette Douglas, a teacher at Grambling Middle School, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vester Gatson, 60 EL DORADO, Ark. -- Vester Gatson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Marie C. Gibbs, 86 Marie C. Gibbs of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Cassie 'Ms. Cat' Gibson, 69 Cassie "Ms. Cat" Manning Gibson of Monroe, a seamstress, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thomas Godwin, 70 Thomas Gray Godwin of Perryville, a retired machine operator for Southern Gas Co., died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at Harmony Baptist Church.

Lescar W. Hailan Sr., 87 RUSTON -- Lescar W. Harlan Sr., a maintenance worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Wayne B. Jones, 53 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Wayne B. Jones, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lucille Lane, 77 WISNER -- Lucille Lane, a retired cook, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Church of Christ, Gilbert. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Riley, 102 RAYVILLE -- William Riley, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Amber Nicole Tamburo, 21 Amber Nicole Tamburo of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Louise Ward, 85 RIDGECREST -- Louise Ward died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Virginia Girod Ward, 82 Virginia Girod Ward of West Monroe, a retired custodian, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Albritton, Bobby: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Barber, Angeline: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Baxley, Marjorie Lamkin: 10 a.m. Saturday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Bennett, Robert "Bob": 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Boyett, Naomi: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Marion.
Clingen, Lemmie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Coleman Sr., Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Newlight Baptist Church, Monroe.
Farrar, Diane: 2 p.m. Saturday, Spearsville Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Francis, Pearlie F.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Church, Tallulah.
Garrett, Jossie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hardin, Lettie: noon Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Hendrix, Terry Lawrence "Papaw": 2 p.m. Saturday, at his home in Taylor.
Irvin, Agnes: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Jackson, Sam Dewayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Hwy. 15,
Rhymes. Lee, The Rev. Karl: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Littleton, Teneesha: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Marilla, Jimmy L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Phenix, Henry C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Proctor, Bruce: 3 p.m. Saturday, Church of Christ, Tallulah.
Salley, Billie Carter: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sampson, Eloise: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Bosco.
Sands, Virginia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Stark, Clarice D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Tatum, Frank: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Watson,
The Rev. Walter: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Published: January 30. 2010 1:15AM

January 31, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

AMBER NICOLE TAMBURO Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Amber Nicole Tamburo, 21, passed away January 29, 2010 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston TX. Ms. Tamburo was born on September 21, 1988 in Monroe LA. Visitation for Ms. Tamburo will be today from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Delhi, Louisiana. Service will be Monday February 1, 2010 at 2:00 PM First Baptist Church in Delhi with the Reverends Bernard Duchesne, Shane Lester, and Anthony Stewart officiating. Interment will be at Faith Memorial Park in Delhi, Louisiana. Amber was a member of Pentecost Tabernacle of Delhi. She was a student at ULM. Amber loved her family and friends, singing, cooking, and above all she loved God. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Jim V. Tamburo, great grand-mother Viola Williams, and great grandmother Mrs. Ruth Russell. She is survived by her parents Gerald and Barbara Tamburo of Delhi, sister Alyssa Tamburo of Delhi, grandmother Josephine Tamburo of Delhi, grandparents Cecil and Vinnie Russell of Delhi, four uncles Vince Tamburo, Jimmy and wife Carolyn Tamburo of Tallulah, Dale Russell of Delhi, Tommy and wife Sarah Russell of Delhi, with a host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Jay Eldridge, Frank House, Mark Scurria, Chris Bembenick, Mikey Carroll, Brett Raley, and Dr. Kevin Nieman. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Dispenza, Heath Simms, Kyle Horton, Hunter Simms, Philip Gaharan, Brother Nielsen, and Ennis Hardy. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com. Originally published January 31, 2010.

BETTY JO WHITE MEDLIN Greenoaks Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. Betty Jo White Medlin died Friday, January 29, 2010, at the St. Joseph's Hospice Carpenter House. She was 76 years old, a native of Arkansas, and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. She is survived by a son, Dwain D. Medlin; a daughter and son-in-law, Timberly M. and George D. Enete; and two grandsons, Avery Enete and Benjamin Enete. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva D. Medlin; two sons, Alva D. Medlin, Jr. and Gregory S. Medlin; parents, Dewey and Orene McHenry White; and a brother, Bobby J. White. Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church of Marion, Louisiana, on Monday, February 1, 2010, times pending with a memorial service to follow. Interment will be at the Marion cemetery. Arrangement by Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. It is a request that memorial donations be made to St. Joseph's Hospice Foundation. Originally published January 31, 2010.

MARIE CASE GIBBS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Marie Case Gibbs, 86, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Skip Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Gibbs passed away Friday, January 29, 2010. She was an active member of College Place Baptist Church where she ran the library and ceramic class and was in the choir. She worked at The Palace in Monroe. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Minnie Halley Case. Survivors include her husband of sixty-eight years, E.S. "Peanuts" Gibbs; her daughters, Carolyn Perry and husband David of Monroe, LA and Peggy Tennyson and husband Bronnie of Haughton, LA; son, Emmett Gibbs and wife Lisa of Ruston, LA; four granddaughters, Mary Guidry and husband Daniel of Eunice, LA, Lori Takewell and husband Terry of Calhoun, LA, Hallie Martin of Haughton, LA, and Leigh Martin of Bossier City, LA; four grandsons, David Potter of Eunice, LA, Josh Martin and wife Shannon of Fort Worth, TX, Nicholas Gibbs and wife Bethany of Newport News, VA, and Jonathan Gibbs of Monroe, LA; nine great grandchildren; three great great grand-children; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Josh Martin, Nicholas Gibbs, Jonathan Gibbs, Terry Takewell, Brent Takewell, and David Potter. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, February 1, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published January 31, 2010.

MOLLIE LUCILLE CLAUNCH Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Lucille Breithaupt Claunch, age 93 of Grayson, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, February 1, 2010 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating and John Reitzel delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Rhinehart, LA. Visitation will be Sunday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mrs. Claunch was born in LaVacca, LA on September 10, 1916 to the union of Charles and Lervey Scarborough Breithaupt and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. She was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son; Donald Ray Claunch, granddaughter; Amber Christine Claunch, grandson; Kevin E. Claunch and six siblings. Survivors include her husband of 75 years; Beverly F. Claunch, three sons: Charles E. Claunch and wife, Dina of Santa Fe, TX, Jerry P. Claunch and wife, Shirley of Las Cruces, NM and Robert E. Claunch and wife, Bonnie of Texas City, TX, three sisters: Avie Byrd of Jena, Eleanor Jackson of Jena and Sally Crooks of Queen City, TX, granddaughter; Paula Farkas of Broomfield, CO, three grandsons: Scott Claunch of Albuqurque, NM, Robert Claunch, Jr. of Alvin, TX and Anthony Claunch of Galveston, TX, great-grandchildren: Marissa, Amber Ryese, Eli, Hannah, Leah, Tyler, Austin and Ryan and great-great-grandchild; Myla. Pallbearers will be Scott Claunch, Robert Claunch, Jr., Anthony Claunch, Tommy Phillips, Charles Bird and Russell Price. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published January 31, 2010.

OBELLE Y. ROBINSON Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Obellee Y. Robinson, age 83, of Jonesboro died Friday, January 29, 2010 in Jonesboro following a brief illness. Mrs. Robinson was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a retired beauty shop operator and a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Friends may visit with the family 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, February 1, 2010 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Wesley officiating. Interment will be at Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Survivors include son, Jerry L. Robinson and wife Benola of Jonesboro; daughter, Carolyn Taylor and husband Cordell of Jonesboro; sister, Bobbie Rhea Sowers and husband Carles of Lawton, OK; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lige W. Womack and Jewel (Peel) Womack; husband Carroll Robinson. Pallbearers are Tim C. Taylor, Evan Taylor, Stan Gresham, Gavin Gresham, Jack McFarland, Jackson McFarland, Jeff Blackstock and John LaBlance. Online condolences may be made at: www.southernfuneralhome.com Originally published January 31, 2010.

SHIRLEY MCLENDON SANDERSON Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA. KILBOURNE, LA - Memorial services for Mrs. Shirley McLendon Sanderson, age 62, of Kilbourne, Louisiana will be held at 2PM on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Archie Haley will officiate. She died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at LSU Health Sciences Center in Monroe, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her son, Eugene Leo Meziere, Jr.; her father, James Louis McLendon; her mother, Vivian Estelle McLendon; brother, James Louis McLendon, Jr. and three sisters: Rachel Lanell McLendon, Loretta McLendon, and Marcella McLendon. She is survived by son, Mark Meziere of Monroe, Louisiana; son, Joseph Meziere of Chicago, Illinois; grandson, Nicholas Meziere of Monroe; grandson, Jacob Meziere of Monroe; brother, Jack McLendon of Oak Grove, Louisiana; sister, Mary Ann Lester of Oak Grove; sister, Vivian Carol Bass of Kelly, Louisiana; and sister, Dollie Ruth Denton of Kilbourne. www.coxfuneral.com Originally published January 31, 2010.

VIRGINIA GIROD WARD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Graveside services for Ms. Virginia Banks Girod Ward, age 82 of West Monroe formerly of Columbia, will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 1, 2010 at Columbia Hill Cemetery with Rev. Stanton Groan officiating. Visitation will be Monday at Riser Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM. Ms. Ward was born in Banks Springs on May 15, 1927 to the union of Alon Acie Girod and Hazel Potts Girod and went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Church and was a retired custodian. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister; Belle Poole and three brothers: Aubrey Girod, Alon Girod and James Emile Girod. Survivors include her son; Ronnie Ward of Arcadia and two brothers: Millard Girod and wife, Carolyn and Bo Spikes and wife, Pat all of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Randy Girod, Brian Girod, James Girod, Clarence Caples, Robert Barthol and Jimmy Langston. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published January 31, 2010.

Lucille Ainsworth, 83 DELHI -- Lucille Dickinson Ainsworth, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Rosefield Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Chouccoli, 68 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- John Prentiss Chouccoli. a business owner, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Boone Funeral Home, Leland, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, and noon-2 p.m. Monday at Boone Funeral Home, Leland. Burial will be in Stoneville Cemetery, Stoneville, Miss.

Myrtle Culpepper, 94 JONESBORO -- Myrtle Culpepper, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Rachel Evangeline Deville, 78 Rachel Evangeline Deville of West Monroe died Monday. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Twin City Bible Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Deborah Fleming, 54 Deborah Crowell Fleming of West Monroe, a teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby Fuller, 87 DELHI --Ruby "Mabel" Fuller, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until service time Monday. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Christopher R. Jones, 32 RUSTON -- Christopher R. Jones, a retail store accounts manager, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Van Phillips, 79 Van Phillips of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Pearley Mae Posey, 69 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Pearley Mae Posey, a medical assistant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday.

Minnie Bell Rawls, 90 Minnie Bell Rawls of Calhoun, a retired Forest Kraft employee, died Friday. Private graveside services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wilhite Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Obelle Robinson, 83 JONESBORO -- Obelle Robinson, a beautician, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Shirley Sanderson, 62 KILBOURNE -- Shirley Sanderson, a cook, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Murry H. Toms Jr., 78 BIENVILLE -- Murry H. Toms Jr., a logger, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Saline Cemetery, Saline.

William L. Yancey Jr., 87 RAYVILLE -- William L. Yancey Jr., a pharmacist, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Rayville First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home and 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bratton, Benny Dale: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Urania.
Claunch, Mollie: 11 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Douglas, Gwendolyn Lynette, 11 a.m. Monday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hailan, Lescar W. Sr.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Ward, Louise: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Ward, Virginia Girod: 2 p.m. Monday, Columbia Hill Cemetery.
Published: January 31. 2010 1:15AM