June - 2010 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

CLAUD DEXTER HUGHES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Rev. Claud Dexter Hughes, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, LA with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Rev. Hughes was born April 27, 1919 and passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. He was the youngest of seven sons born to Bob and Honor Hughes of Opal, AR. Rev. Hughes graduated from Ouachita Baptist College and received his Master's Degree from Mississippi College. He pastored churches in Arkansas and Louisiana for seventy years and also served as Area Director for the American Heart Association and the March of Dimes. At the time of his death he was the pastor of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Hughes loved preaching, ministering to his congregation and community, and studying the Bible. He also enjoyed gardening, reading, watching sporting events, discussing politics, having lunch with friends, and being a part of all family activities. While he will be missed greatly, the amazing legacy he leaves behind will comfort and strengthen us all. Rev. Hughes was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Atha Liles Hughes; his parents, and six brothers. Survivors include his daughters, Allise Hughes Lane and husband Joe, Harriet Hughes Haddad, and Lynn Hughes Thornton and husband David; grandchildren, Lara Lane, Ryan Lane and wife Dee Anne, Micah Haddad and wife Elaine, Robbie Haddad, Justin Thornton and wife Alison, and Grant Thornton; great grand-children, Jonathan Lane, Natalie Haddad, Julian Haddad, and Aidan Thornton; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ryan Lane, Micah Haddad, Robbie Haddad, Justin Thornton, Grant Thornton, Joe Lane, and David Thornton. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Skip Wilson, and David Powell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. The family would like to express their thanks to the following: Cornerstone Hospital and Wound Care Center, Avalon Place, St. Francis Medical Center, Dr. Charles Morgan and staff, Dr. Greg Sampognaro and staff, and Dr. Michael Hand and staff. Memorials may be made to Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 01, 2010.

GERTRUDE LOUISE DEERE Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for Gertrude Louise Deere, 81, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Brown- Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville, LA with Rev. Prentis Gandy and Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Interment will follow in Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald, LA. Gertrude Louise Thurman Deere was born December 5, 1928 in Huttig, AR and passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 in Rayville, LA after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Deere was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Baskin, LA. She enjoyed going to church, fishing, playing cards, and being with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack T. Deere, Sr; son, Howard Earl Deere; mother, Fannie Lou Lankford; father, William Thurman; brothers, Dewey Thurman and Billy Lankford. Survivors include daughters, Sandy Lowentritt of Rayville, LA and Bonnie Sue Rogers and husband, Roy of Rayville, LA; son, Jack T. Deere, Jr. of Flint, MI; brother, Robert Lankford of Marion, LA; sister, Phyllis Pettit of Baton Rouge, LA; grand-children, Tripp Lowentritt, Dee Deere, Alicia Rogers, Chris Deere and wife, Jeannie, Jimmy Rogers and wife, Jennifer, Stacy Netherland, Kimberly Deere, Jaclyn Johns and husband, Drew; great grandchildren, Josh, Jon, and Jace Rogers, Brittany Holbrook, Haley and Hunter Lowentritt, Hayden Deere, Whitney Deere and fiancée, Trey, Jordan Deere, Korina, Koran, and Korana Netherland, and Danyl Rogers; a host of friends including special friends, Gloria Grant and Sue Gibson. Pallbearers are Fred Watson, Ed Roberts, Ken McKay, Stevie Gray, Sammy Smith, and Bob White. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Prewitt, Bob Sharbono, and Sonny Boy Dear. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 4820 Hwy 132, Baskin, LA 71219 or your favorite charity. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 01, 2010.

LELA GATHRIGHT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Lela Gathright, 73, of Monroe, are at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Bro. Wayne Gathright officiating. Interment follows at Halsey Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Gathright passed away May 30, 2010 in Monroe and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James S. Gathright; her parents, John and Nora Kyle; and 3 sons, Michael, Ronald and Donnie Gathright. Mrs. Gathright is survived by 3 daughters, Patricia Rowton and husband, George, Helen Gathright and Lisa Gathright; her grandchildren, Randy Johnson, Angie Vallery and husband, Joel, and Chris Rowton; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Shanna Vallery, and Wade Johnson; 2 sisters, Doris Tatum and Betty Colvin, a brother, James Kyle; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Randy Johnson, Chris Rowton, Joel Vallery, Jason Kyle, Eddie Gathright, and Eddie Bull. Honorary pallbearers are James Kyle and Doyle Gathright. The family wants to say a special thank you to all of her caregivers. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 01, 2010.

LESLIE POCHE-JONES Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. A celebration of the life of Leslie Poche-Jones, 49, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Ray & Rev. Elizabeth Foy officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Cemetery in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. She was born September 9, 1960 and was a lifelong resident of West Monroe, LA. She graduated from West Monroe HS in 1978 and was a member of First Assembly of W.M. She served many ministries with her husband such as M.E., Divorce Care, and Kairos just to name a few. Leslie was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother, a true friend to many and she served the Lord faithfully her entire life. Her faith in God saw her through many difficult times and in His hands she rests today. Although her loss will be felt deeply, her presence will live on in the hearts of her friends and family forever. She is survived by her husband, Les Jones; children, Jamie Chelette and husband Brian, Jenny Jones and husband Corey, Julie Roberts, Megan Jones and Austin Jones; granddaughters, Shelby Chelette and Cameron Jones; parents, Robert J. and Fran Poche; brothers, Raymond, Robert and Richard Poche; sisters, Lisa Evans, Lori Savoie and Lydia Maxwell; father of her children, James A. Roberts; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honoring Leslie as Pallbearers will be her nephews; Bart Poche, Damion Cummins, Michael Poche, Daniel Cummins, Seth Poche, David Poche, Ryan Etier, Trey Maxwell; and her brothers; Raymond Poche, Robert Poche and Richard Poche. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 or Baylor University Research. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 01, 2010.

TRAVIS RAY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Travis Ray, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Ray was born March 19, 1922 in Farmerville, LA and passed away May 30, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Loraine Ray; son, Tony Ray and wife, Paula; daughters, Donna Ray and Shari Ray; grandchildren, Brian Ray and wife, Brandi, Andrew Ray, Tyler Pilcher, and Kaylee Pilcher; sisters, Norma Mathieu and Pat Leehy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brian Ray, Andrew Ray, Tyler Pilcher, Johnny Sutton, Dennis Leehy, and Vernon Ray. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Riels and Chris Christian. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday June 1, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett and his staff for the care of Mr. Travis Ray. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 01, 2010.

WILLIAM A STOKES, SR. Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. William A. Stokes, Sr., Rayville, LA formerly of Holly Ridge was born December 4, 1934 in Holly Ridge, LA. He lost his battle with cancer on May 30, 2010 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA at the age of 75. His life will be remembered and celebrated at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at West New Home Baptist Church in Holly Ridge, LA with Rev. Butch Goodman and Rev. Fred Hale officiating. Interment to follow at McKnight Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Andrew served in the US Marine Corp in Korea. After returning home Andrew went to work for Bellsouth Telephone Co. for 26 years and then worked for AT&T for 5 years, where he retired as an Installation Supervisor. Andrew was a member of West New Home Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Andrew enjoyed life and spending time on his computer. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. His love, smile, loyalty, and humor will be deeply and greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert "Bob" and Lottie McKnight Stokes; son William Andrew "Andy" Stokes, Jr.; and brother and sister-in-law Dwayne and Joyce Stokes. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Fontenot Stokes; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Jody Stokes, Tim and Mary Stokes; 6-grandchidlren, Lance Stokes, Amber Stokes, Jacob Stokes, Molly Stokes, Crystal Stokes Pantinople, and Stephaine Stokes Gowan. Pallbearers are John Stell, Tommy Thompson, Travis Ashley, Claydeen Clack, Bob Ross, and Rickey Goodman. Honorary pallbearers are Eric Silk, Bendal Clack, and Chuck Clack. Visitation will be 4:30 PM until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. A heart felt thank you to the staff at Richardson Medical Center and to Amy, Shawn, Travis, Pam, and Sherry at Compasses Hospice for their care of our husband, father, and grandfather. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 01, 2010.

Lenon Albritton, 76 Staff report RUSTON -- Lenon Albritton, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mays Chapel Cemetery. Kings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Cecil Collinson, 66 CLARKS -- James Cecil Collinson died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

Dennis Cousins, 78 HODGE -- Dennis Hodge, who worked in construction and instrumentation, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Carl Thomas Fatheree, 81 Carl Thomas Fatheree, a retired iron worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hyde Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Myrtis Duke Franklin, 94 DUBACH -- Myrtis Duke Franklin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mineral Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Owens Memorial Chapel Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Donald W. Goodman, 42 CHASE -- Donald W. Goodman, owner of Goodman Flying Serice, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gladys Hines Harris, 98 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Gladys Hines Harris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mausoleum Chapel. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Stanley Taylor Jordan, 72 Stanley Taylor Jordan, 72, owner and operator of Jordan's Custom Cabinets, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Downsville.

Ronald Lewis, 58 RAYVILLE -- Ronald Lewis, a pipefitter, died Saturday. Servics are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Chapel. Burial will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is noon until services.

Willene Shovan Shields, 86 QUITMAN -- Willene Shovan Shields, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery. Visitationis 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Beal, Roderick: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bruell, Erna: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Emmanuel Luthern Church, East Dundee, Ill.
Upshaw, Everett: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: June 01. 2010 1:15AM

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

JAMES PIERCE MADISON Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. BASTROP, LA. Funeral services for James Pierce Madison will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Christ Episcopal Church of Bastrop with the Reverends Edward M. Head and James Benbrook officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. James Pierce Madison was born November 29, 1931 to the late James Madison and Jeanette Hamlin Pierce Madison. He died on Memorial Day May 31, 2010 at Lagniappe Health Care in Bastrop. Mr. Madison was a retired attorney and former member of the Madison, Garrett, Brandon, Hamaker, Wilson, & Tugwell Law Firm. A native of Bastrop, he attended Augusta Military Academy at Fort Defiance, Virginia and graduated from L.S.U. Law School. Before his retirement he was a member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and Fourth Judicial District Bar Association of which he was president in 1966. At the time of his death, he was an active communicant of Christ Episcopal Church which he served as Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary, and Treasurer. Mr. Madison had served as Chairman of the Morehouse Parish Democratic Executive Committee, President of the Morehouse Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Morehouse Parish Library Board, Morehouse Industrial Foundation and Crisis Assistance Ministries. He was one of the co-founders of the Morehouse Parish United Fund, former director of Bastrop Federal Savings & Loan Association, Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, Bastrop National Bank, and City Director of Hibernia National Bank. He was currently active in the Morehouse Community Coalition, Morehouse Council on Aging, Morehouse Economic Development Corportation and Christ Episcopal Church. "Mister" served as an Infantryman with the U.S. Army in Korea. Mr. Madison will be remembered for his keen interest in people of all walks of life. A man of utmost integrity, scrupulous forthrightness and apparent seriousness, he had a scintillating wit. He was very tenacious with regard to any project he undertook and was courageous in that he did not vacillate as to his principals even if others should find them unpopular and disagreeable. He is survived by his wife, Helen Vining Madison of Bastrop, two brothers, John Y. Madison of Monroe, George F. Madison and wife, Gayle of Monroe, three nieces, Mary Frances Madison Carll, Sarah Pierce Madison Clement, and Susan Gayle Madison; four nephews, William Stewart Madison, James Madison, II, Jordan Yerger Madison, Stewart Hamlin Madison as well as several grand nieces and grand nephews. Serving as pallbearers are Steve Gillikin, Frank Messinger, Dr. Claude Pratt, Larry James, Mike Parker, and Karl Davis. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Douglas D. Keller, Jr., E.L. "Boots" Gladney, Goodwin Gladney, Kenneth Bernard, R.D. Defreese, Jr., Judge Merwin Brandon, Jack Files, and Jack Gaines. The family wishes to especially thank Dr. Carter Cox, Jr. and staff, nurses and staff at Lagniappe Health Care, nurses and staff of Premiere Hospice, and Joyce Martin for the loving care they gave to "Mister". For those who wish memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 52, Bastrop, Louisiana 71220 or to the charity of one's choice. Originally published June 02, 2010.

MONROE CITY FIRE CAPTAIN (RETIRED) ANDREW "ANDY" SCOTT HAMPTON Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for retired Monroe City Fire Captain, Andrew "Andy" Scott Hampton, age 45, will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Family Church at 320 Laird Street in West Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Arvil Ogle and Pastor Michael Stravato. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Andy was born on November 25, 1964, and passed away at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Hampton; daughter, Anna Kate Hampton; son, Logan Hampton; mother, Doris Hampton; father, Bill Hampton all of Monroe; brother, Randy Hampton and his wife, Barbara of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-laws, Pam Kennedy and her husband, Mike of Pineville, LA; Paula Kline and her husband, Freddie of Deville, LA and Theresa Perry of Delhi, LA; father-in-law, James Case; nephews, Derrick and Thomas; nieces, Heather, Samantha, Sarah, Leigh, Greer and Alyssa. Andy was a member of Family Church. He was also an occupational therapy assistant. Andy loved his family and was passionate about sharing his love for the game of baseball with them which included watching the majors, coaching and cheering from the stands. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. Pallbearers will be Alan Gary, Tracy Douglas, Robert Davis, Carl Dunn, Patrick Delano, Paul Stapp, Bill Pearson, and Scott Lovelady. Honorary pallbearers will be Monroe City Firefighters. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 2, 2010, Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe on Lamy Lane. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Andy Hampton Account Fund at Community Trust Bank or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolence message may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published June 02, 2010.

Erie B. Atkins, 73 Staff report BASTROP -- Erie B. Atkins, a teacher's aide, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary CME Temple, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Loche's Mortuary Inc., Bastrop.

James Brunner, 76 James Brunner of Monroe, retired from Angus, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Wyvette D. Charles, 50 RAYVILLE -- Wyvette D. Charles, a certified nursing assistant and private sitter, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gertrude L. Deere, 81 RAYVILLE -- Gertrude Louise Deere, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald.

Ayanna Fair, infant TALLULAH -- Ayanna Fair, the infant daughter of Korea Fair, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Myrtis D. Franklin, 94 DUBACH -- Myrtis Duke Franklin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lela Gathright, 73 Lela Gathright of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Everlina Gayfield, 82 DELHI -- Everlina Gayfield, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter AME Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Donald W. Goodman, 42 CHASE -- Donald W. Goodman, owner of Goodman Flying Service, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Chase Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rev. Claud D. Hughes, 91 The Rev. Claud Dexter Hughes of Monroe, pastor of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Billy E. Johnson, 81 Billy E. Johnson of West Monroe, an electrical salesman for Monroe Hardware and Weeks Supply, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leslie Poche-Jones, 49 Leslie Poche-Jones of West Monroe, an internet support technician, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Harold Pike, 75 SIMSBORO -- Harold Pike died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Simsboro.

Travis Ray, 88 Travis Ray of West Monroe, a retired dozier operator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmerville.

Bobby Shires Sr., 66 Bobby Shires Sr. of West Monroe, an independent sales representative, died Friday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kenneth Slay, 72 OLLA -- Kenneth Slay, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.

Printress Spillers, 94 CHOUDRANT -- Printress Spillers died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

William A. Stokes Sr., 75 RAYVILLE -- William A. Stokes Sr., formerly of Holly Ridge, retired from AT&T, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at West New Home Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bobby L. Thomas, 59, Bobby Lee Thomas of West Monroe, died Friday. Memorial services are 2-4 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ella M. Tyler, 75 Ella Mae Tyler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charles L. Wallace, 82 EPPS -- Charles Leroy Wallace, retired owner and operator of Wallace Garage, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Robert 'R.B.' Washington, 61 RAYVILLE -- Robert "R.B." Washington, a mechanic, died May 23. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Cecil Wooten, 59 COLUMBIA -- Cecil Wooten, a schoolteacher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Living Gospel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Garden Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Cousins, Dennis: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Harris, Gladys H.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.
Shields, Willene S.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Published: June 02. 2010 1:15AM

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

BILLY E. JOHNSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Billy E. Johnson, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 3, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Johnson was born in Bastrop, LA on October 23, 1928 and passed away in West Monroe, LA on June 1, 2010. He worked for Monroe Hardware from 1946 until the company closed and also worked for Weeks Supply Co. until he retired in the mid 1990's. Mr. Johnson was a loving husband, father and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Boise Johnson; wife, Bobbie Sue Johnson and brother, Bobby Johnson. Survivors include his daughters, Beverly Sue Johnson Hattaway and husband, Robert of West Monroe, LA and Patricia Ann Johnson Porter of Natchez, MS; grand-daughter, Corre Allen Criswell and husband Richard of Monroe, LA; great grandson, Sebastian Philip Criswell; brother, Benny Neil Johnson Sr. and wife, Evelyn of Lakeshore; sisters-in-law, Pauline Johnson and Myrtis Bradford; special friend, Andre' Cowart of Houston, TX; his loving Schnauzer, Bandi and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Joey Adams, Jon Adams, Jason Adams, Don Adams, Lynn Albritton, John Allen, Jim Boies and Don Gilley. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until Service Time Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Humane Society or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 03, 2010.

CHRIS "ABE" TELANO SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Chris A. Telano, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Roy Telano and Rev. Dale Bostic officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Telano was born on August 23, 1927 and passed away with his family at his side on June 2, 2010. Mr. Telano was one of the original founders of Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church. At the church, he served as a board member and also an usher. He is preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Telano; parents, Lincoln and Lucille Telano; two brothers, Earl and Buddy Telano; and sister, Mary-Lynn Porter. Survivors include his children, Chris A. "Sonny" Telano Jr. and wife, Sue, Rev. Roy A. Telano and wife, Shelia, Rita G. Bostic and husband, Rev. Dale, Wanda R. Waldrop and husband, Tommy; nine grandchildren, Carl Telano, Danna Marlin, Kari Marlin, Anthony Telano, Roshel Kelley, Natalie Culpepper, Nathan Bostic, Jeremy Waldrop and Jessica Hogan; fifteen great grandchildren; brother, Teddy Joe Telano and wife, Peggy; sisters, Louise Woods and Christine Donley and husband, Chuck. Pallbearers will be Carl Telano, Jeremy Waldrop, Nathan Bostic, Anthony Telano, Jerry Powell and Tommy Waldrop. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ted Telano and Chuck Donley. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry / Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 03, 2010.

DONALD WAYNE GOODMAN Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Donald Wayne Goodman will be 10:00 AM Friday June 4, 2010 at Chase Baptist Church with Revs. Marion Collier and Doyle Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mr. Goodman, 42, a resident of Chase was born on April 5, 1968 and died on Sunday May 30, 2010 at Saint Francis Medical Center Monroe. He was owner of Goodman Flying Service and Goodman Racing Company; a member of Chase Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge, National Aerial Applicators Association, Louisiana Aerial Applicators Association; a volunteer for Pilots for Patients; and a late Model Series NASCAR driver at Monroe Motor Speedway. He shared the gift of life by being an organ donor. He is preceded in death by his father Bobby Donald Goodman, brother Bobby Earl Goodman, grand-parents Mandy & Cleve Goodman, Curtis and Dolly Cobb. Survivors include his wife Angie Goodman of Chase; children Ashley, Brandon and Julianne; mother Enora Pittman of Rayville; grandson Colton James Goodman; cousin Mike Kramer and family. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and man's best friend Sergeant and Mandy. Pallbearers will be Donald Dale Ashley, Darwin Day, Rachel Eckard, Lee Ezell, Art Goode, Jay Godfrey, Clark McCain, Ricky McLemore and Jim Whitman. Honorary Pallbearers will be GFS Race Team, GFS Employees, Bubba Ezell, Frank Eckard, Ryan Holcomb and Ty Britt. The family will welcome friends for visitation on Thursday after 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Chase Baptist Church. Online guestbook at www.gillfirstnational.com Originally published June 03, 2010.

HAROLD PIKE Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA. Funeral services will be held for Harold Pike, 75 at Rose-Neath Home Chapel, on June 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Stephen Boyd will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday June 2, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The interment will follow at the Oak Grove cemetery. Mr. Pike was born August 25, 1934, in Simsboro, LA, to Johny and Ella McGuire Pike. He entered into rest on May 31, 2010, in Ruston, LA. He retired from the Monroe Fire Department. Mr. Pike is preceded in death by his parents, and by his 3 brothers, Edward, Johny and Marvin Pike. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ginger Pike of Simsboro, LA, his sons; Darrel Pike and wife Barbara of Simsboro, LA, Phillip Pike of Simsboro, LA and Brian Pike of Monroe, LA, and by his grandchildren Hunter and Caleb. Pallbearers will be his family members. Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Arcadia Chapel 318-263-2094 Originally published June 03, 2010.

SHIRLEY ANN HALL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Hall, 75, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 9, 2010 at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Bro. Mark Foster will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Mrs. Hall was a long time member of the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. She was preceded in death by her son, Roy Daniel Tullos, Jr. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Eugene Hall; sons, Mike Tullos , Joel Tullos and wife Amanda; grandchildren, Stacy Reynolds, Patrick Tullos, Chrysti Tullos, Scooter Tullos, Tyler and Tiffany Tullos; great-grandchildren Mikayla & Tristan Holmes, Seth and Nathan Reynolds, Katie and Carlie Tullos; sister, Delores Plummer; brothers, Larry Gray, and wife, Chrysteen and Ronnie Gray; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 03, 2010.

Theodora "Delois" Battle, 52 Staff report BASTROP -- Theodora "Delois" Battle, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Wyvette Demetria Charles, 50 RAYVILLE -- Wyvette Demetria Charles, a certified nurses' assistant, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love & Charity Cemetery.

Carrie J. Coleman, 63 Carrie J. Coleman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Thelma N. Epinette, 107 MCKINNEY, Tex.as -- Thelma N. Epinette, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Uric Gix, 27 Uric Gix of Monroe, a retail salesman, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Izell Hall, 50 Izell Hall of Monroe, an automobile mechanic, died May 26. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Andrew Hampton, 45 Andrew "Andy" Scott Hampton of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe fire captain, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Family Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy E. Johnson, 81 Billy E. Johnson of West Monroe, an electrical salesman for Monroe Hardware and Weeks Supply, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

James P. Madison, 78 BASTROP -- James Pierce Madison, a retired attorney, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

James Nichols Jr., 73 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- James Nichols Jr., a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

John'Tavious E. Purdy, infant BASTROP -- John'Tavious Emanuel Purdy, the infant son of Jocquail Purdy and John Lee, died Sunday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home,. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Eugene P. Robinson, 68 Eugene P. Robinson of Monroe died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Paralee Schaefer, 84 GILBERT -- Paralee Schaefer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Printess G. Spillers, 94 CHOUDRANT -- Printess Grady Spillers, retired diesel plant operator with the city of Ruston, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Longstraw Cemetery.

Jannie L. Washington, 60 WISNER -- Jannie Lue Washington, a housekeeper, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert Washington, 61 BASTROP -- Robert Washington, a laborer, died May 24. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Rayville.

Ollie J. Woodward, 74 COLUMBIA -- Ollie J. Woodward, a nurse, died May 26. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Ward 9, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6:50 p.m. Friday with family hour from 7-8 p.m. at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery, Jackson Parish.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Atkins, Erie B.: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Mary CME Temple, Bastrop.
Brunner, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Fair, Ayanna: 11 a.m. Thursday, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Gayfield, Everlina: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter AME Church, Delhi.
Goodman, Donald W.: 10 a.m. Friday, Chase Baptist Church.
Pike, Harold: 2 p.m. Thursday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Thomas, Bobby Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Tyler, Ella Mae: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wallace, Charles Laroy: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wooten, Cecil: 2 p.m. Friday, Living Gospel, West Monroe.
Published: June 03. 2010 1:15AM

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

CAROLYN ARRANT RENSEN Knoxville, TN. Carolyn Arrant Rensen, age 71, of Knoxville, TN (formerly of Monroe), passed away on May 26, 2010, after an extended convalescence in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Rensen was a retired Los Angeles attorney. She was preceded in death by her husband Jules S. Rensen and her parents Vernon and Florence Kitchens Arrant. She is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia (Ray) Hart, Martha Moody, Jeanie (Gerald) Flanagan, West Monroe; Lorene (James) Johnson, Katie (Roy), Sivils, Shirley Sumrall, Elaine Jones, Monroe; Evelene (Ralph) Malone, Atlanta, GA; Betty (Eshou) Solomon, Severn, MD; Cecelia (Frank) McGee Murrieta, CA; Joanie (Melvin) Slagle, Knoxville, TN; brothers, Vernon Arrant, Pollock, LA, and Kent (Jeanne) Arrant, Walker, LA; uncles, Ira Kitchens, Albuquerque, NM, Bill (Fay) Kitchens, Monroe; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Arrangements were handled by R.T. Patterson Cremation Service in Atlanta, GA. In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Originally published June 04, 2010.

ELAINE MAXWELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Elaine Maxwell, 79, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Fair Park Baptist Church, 4412 White's Ferry Road, West Monroe, LA with Bro. Waymond Warren officiating. Interment will follow at Wilhite Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Maxwell was born on November 2, 1930 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on June 3, 2010 in Monroe, LA. She loved to play cards and gardening was her passion in life. She was a former President of Louisiana Florist Association and was the owner and operator of Elaine's Plants and Flowers for 40 plus years. She is survived by her daughter: Lydia Hearn and husband, Russell; Son: Randy Maxwell and wife, Roselinda; sister: Margie Sullivan; sister-in-law: Sissy Caldwell; grand-daughters: Nicole Creighton and Sharon Hipp; grandsons: Jason Maxwell and Russ Hearn; and a number of great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Russ Hearn, Taylor Hipp, Mike Hipp, Jason Maxwell, Micheal Creighton, and Leon Caldwell, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be: Rex Burget, Ronnie Hendricks, Johnny Patrick, and Johnny Reeves. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, June 4, 2010 at Fair Park Baptist Church, 4412 White's Ferry Road, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 04, 2010.

MARGERY CATHERINE STEWART DOPSON Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Margery Catherine Stewart Dopson was singing and praising her Lord as she danced her way to heaven on May 24, 2010 in Austin, TX. Margery was born on April 22, 1923 to Hetty Hickson Stewart and Harley Otis Stewart in Williams, Arizona surrounded by the beauty of the Grand Canyon. She embraced her pioneer heritage, and exemplified leadership, tenacity, strength and grace throughout her life. After being swept off her feet, she married her love, Joel Carson Dopson in 1943 in Westwood, California. They began their family while Carson faithfully served his country in World War II. They settled in Rayville, Louisiana, where they established lifelong relationships with their church and community. Margery was a vibrant, accomplished, joyful spirit. She was a loving and caring individual, a bright and shining star. She enjoyed life to its fullest, had a smile for everyone she met, and her infectious laugh echoes in our hearts. Beyond family and friends, her greatest loves included scripture, dancing, music, art, flowers, cooking and travel. Upon joylessly meeting with family and friends she exclaimed, "We can meet anywhere!" She achieved her undergraduate degree at The University of Louisiana at Monroe with high honors, followed by her real estate license, where she excelled at Dopson Realty. As a Daughter of the American Revolution, she served as Regent of the Boeuf River Chapter and attended the Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. She retained membership in the Thankful Hubbard Chapter DAR in Austin. She was a member of Rayville First Baptist Church for many years, where she sang in the choir and served as church secretary. She continued to sing and worship as a member of Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. Margery was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children, Kathlene Crist and husband, David of Austin, TX; Jay Dopson and former wife, Annette Grigsby Dopson of Monroe, LA; Keith Dopson and wife Deborah; Joelle Pardue and husband Wayne "Tookie" Collom; beloved sister, Colleen Scott; dear friend and companion, Albert Amezquita; cousin Martha Hickson Smith, and a lifetime of treasured relatives and friends. Also surviving are her precious grandchildren, Jenifer Kuykendall and husband Kirk; USAF Major Joel Dopson and wife Christy; Ashley Dopson; Benjamin and Marshall Pardue; Trenton Lantzsch and Drew Munson; Great-grandchildren, Carson, Cash, and Connally Kuykendall; Connor and Alyson Dopson; and special Nephews, Shannon Brown and wife Peedie, Kevin Brown and wife Kathy and Erick Stewart Brown. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Grace House and its superb staff for the love, loyalty and tender care they provided to Margery. A service was held at Grace House, 11825 Bee Caves Road in Austin on Tuesday June 1st at 1:30 p.m. Services for Mrs. Dopson will be held at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, 603 Francis Street, Rayville, LA on Saturday, June 5th. Family visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. followed by interment in Calhoun at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Please make any donations in memory of the honorable life of Margery Dopson to The First Baptist Church of Rayville or Hospice Austin. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 04, 2010.

Carl Bowen, 78 BRYCELAND -- Carl Bowen, a transport driver, died Tuesday. A memorial service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bryceland Baptist Church under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston.

Stanley D. Caston, 46 WINNSBORO -- Stanley D. Caston, an electrician, died Wednesday. Private memorial services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home.

Jeannie Freeman, 64 BASTROP -- Jeannie Freeman, a retired Morehouse General Hospital nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are at 4 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Shirley A. Hall, 75 Shirley Ann Hall of West Monroe, a day care director, died Tuesday. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Burial is in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Ina B. Keen, 89 Ina Beatrice Keen of West Monroe, a food server, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Riverview Cemetery in Monroe.

Michael Lavender Jr., 20 Michael Lavender Jr. of Monroe, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Elzie McCrory, 96 Elzie "Mac" McCrory of West Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Leola Moore, 80 MER ROUGE -- Leola Moore, a beautician, died May 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Association Building in Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial is in Red Hill Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.

David L. Nason, 75 FARMERVILLE -- David Lee Nason, a retired poultry worker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant View Cemetery in Union City, Okla., under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston.

Joe C. Smith Sr., 89 DUBACH -- Joe Cephas Smith Sr., a contractor, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Dubach United Methodist Church. Burial is in Hamilton Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Chris Telano Sr., 82 Chris "Abe" Telano Sr. of West Monroe, a retired Illinois Central Railroad employee, died Wednesday. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church in West Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Joe H. Wayne, 59 Joe H. Wayne of West Monroe, retired, died Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jimmy C. Wiggins, 54 BASTROP -- Jimmy Craig Wiggins, a pipeliner, died Wednesday. A memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Brunner, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Charles, Wyvette Demetria: 2 p.m. Sunday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Coleman, Carrie J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gayfield, Everlina: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter AME Church, Delhi.
Gix, Uric: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Goodman, Donald W.: 10 a.m. Friday, Chase Baptist Church.
Hall, Izell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lighthouse Church, Monroe.
Nichols Jr., James: 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Purdy, John`Tavious Emanuel: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Robinson, Eugene P.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Spillers, Printess Grady: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Washington, Jannie Lue: 3 p.m. Sunday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Washington, Robert "R.B.": 3 p.m. Friday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Woodward, Ollie J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church Ward 9, Columbia.
Wooten, Cecil: 2 p.m. Friday, Living Gospel, West Monroe.
Published: June 04. 2010 1:15AM

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

CLIFFORD GULETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Clifford Gulett, 84, of Calhoun are at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 5, 2010 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Jerry Norman and Chaplin Norris Currie officiating Interment follows at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Gulett was born December 7, 1925 in Bienville, LA and passed away June 3, 2010 in Calhoun,. Mr. Gulett was a member of Long Street Methodist Church, the Masons, Eastern Star, Scottish Rite, Shriner, Grotto, Teamsters, DAV, American Legion and he served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Gulett was a retired truck driver for PIE. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; children, Jimmy E. Gulett, daughter, Joyce A. Holliman; brother, Calvin Gulett, sister, Sharon Eileen Gulett, grand-daughter, Debra Monkus, grandsons, Clifton and Clinton Gulett, great grandsons, Toby Monkus, Garrett and Chandler Gulett; great-granddaughter, Georgia Gulett; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Clinton Gulett, Mike Phillips, Johnny Gulett, Danny Herrington, Scott Herrington, and Patrick Knipper. Honorary pallbearers are Morris and Clifton Gulett, Greg Meachum and Jimmy Pitts. Memorials may be made to the Transportation Fund of Shriners Children of Barak. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 05, 2010.

ELZIE THOMAS MCCRORY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Elzie Thomas (Mac) McCrory, age 96, will be 2:00 PM, Monday, June 7, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Cecil Harrington. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. McCrory was born October 7, 1913 in Natchitoches Parish and passed away on June 3, 2010. "Mac" moved to West Monroe in 1935 and remained there for all of his life. During his life, he worked for CCC Camps in rural Central Louisiana, Scott Truck and Tractor as a mechanic, Adair GMC as service manager, and Ouachita Parish School Board as Transportation Manager. He retired in early 1970 and devoted his time to training squirrel dogs and hunting. One of his life joys was traveling throughout Arkansas and enjoying the outdoors while staying in his travel trailer. However, the greatest joy of "Mac's" life was spending time with his daughter, Teresa. He was preceded in death by his parents, M.T. McCrory, Sr. and Edith Graham McCrory, his wife, Elmer Thompson McCrory, brother, M. T. McCrory, Jr., and sister, Jewel McCrory Banks. "Mac" is survived by his daughter, Teresa Foreman and husband, Larry of Monroe; two sisters; Inez Scharrier (husband Wesley, deceased) of Sulphur, LA, and Belvie Newman (husband Harold, deceased) of Nederland, Texas. Pallbearers will be Montez Pate, LaDell Pate, Eugene Tolbert, Todd Lawrence, Gary Wayne Morris, and Tim Zeigler. Honorary pallbearers will be Hollis Cruise, Jack Tanner, Milton Spruell, Joe Magee, Joe Prysock, Bill Brown, Don Zeigler, Adrian Ashcraft, Buck Chapman, and Tim Sanderson. Special thanks to his caregiver, Elizabeth Ford, for her love and dedication to his health and well-being for a long time. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 6th at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published June 05, 2010.

INA BEATRICE KEEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Beatrice Keen, 89, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 6, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Jeff Glover will officiate and assisting will be Bro. Waymon Warren from Fair Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Keen loved to crochet, cook and she was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Absolam Coles and Clyde Keen; a son, James C. Coles, and a daughter, Glenda S. Dickey. Mrs. Keen is survived by her children; Troyce E. Coles and wife Sharon, Gerald L Coles, Benda F. Dupree and husband Richard Dupree; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Carl Gresham, Matthew Galloway, David Galloway, David Lackey, Kerry Coles and Brent Harrel. Visitation will be held Saturday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 05, 2010.

LESLIE ABRAMS LEIBOWITZ Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Leslie Abrams Leibowitz, 87, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 6, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rabbi Marshall Klaven officiating. Private family graveside services will follow at the Jewish Cemetery. Mrs. Leibowitz was born in 1923 and passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She will be remembered, as the co-founder with her husband, of the first fabric specialty shop that originated in the Ark-La-Miss area in January of 1948, and which was known as the Famous Fabric Shops of Monroe until she retired in 1985. She also helped operate fabric shops in Bastrop, Ruston, and West Monroe, LA. She counted her many customers among her many dear friends. She was a member of the Congregation B'nai Israel in Monroe, LA since 1927 and also belonged to its Sisterhood. Additionally, she was a member of the Lotus Club and was also active in helping various service organizations over the years she lived in Monroe. Leslie will be remembered for her very kind heart, unselfish manner, good humor, and unaffected ways. She had friends everywhere she went and loved to be on the go. Her love of entertaining and many friendships were her trademarks in her full life. To know her was to love her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Molly and Jacob Abrams; husband, Irving S. Leibowitz; daughters, Linda and Claire Leibowitz; and son, Phillip Leibowitz. Survivors include her son, Richard Leibowitz and wife Ruth of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Florence Waldman of Kilgore, TX; niece, Carol Waldman of Dallas, TX; nephew, Dr. Mark Waldman of Dallas, TX; and longtime caregiver and friend, Mary Hall. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Laudenheimer, Donnie Laudenheimer, Jay Marx, Mel Cohen, Paul Spillers, Don Marcus, Ansel Smith, Charles Masur, Sack Marx, and Maurice Raphael. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Congregation B'nai Israel Endowment Fund or the Ouachita Council on Aging Meals on Wheels Program. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 05, 2010.

LOUIE EDMOND MATHIS Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville, TX. A visitation time, with the family, for Lou Mathis, age 81, of Jacksonville, are scheduled from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Saturday June 5, 2010 at Autry Funeral Home Jacksonville. A Graveside service at West Monroe Luna Methodist Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Mathis passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his home in Jacksonville. He was born on May 17, 1929 in West Monroe, LA to Eddie Nathanial and Maudie Lee Mathis. Mr. Mathis was a news man for the Houston Post and Chronicle. He served as a press aid for Sen. Ralph Yarbrough and was an information officer for the US Dept of Education. He retired in 1989 and lived in Tyler for four years before moving to Jacksonville. Lou was an avid golfer and Cherokee Country Club member for 20 years as well as a member of Liberty Hill Methodist Church in Tyler. Survivors include; wife, Mary Kathrene Mathis of Jacksonville, sons, Keith Edmond Mathis of Bossman, MT, Neil Stuart and wife Kathy of Bartlett, TN, Bonner Lee Mathis and wife Karla of Alexandria, VA and John Gordon Byerley of Phoenix, AZ, daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Hamilton of Stafford, VA, 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 1 great grandson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Originally published June 05, 2010.

Arrena V. Charles, 78 FARMERVILLE -- Arrena V. Charles, a dietitian, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Hayley LeAnn Cox, 16 COLUMBIA -- Hayley LeAnn Cox, a student, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margery Stewart Dopson, 87 AUSTIN, Texas -- Margery Catherine Stewart Dopson, formerly of Rayville, owner of Dopson Realty, died May 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens,

Calhoun. Elisha M. Douglas, 41 FARMERVILLE -- Elisha M. Douglas, a housekeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gum Springs Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Lola Frederick, 73 GILBERT -- Lola Frederick, a retired certified nurse's assistant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Clifford Gulett, 84 CALHOUN -- Clifford Gulett, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun.

Elaine Maxwell, 79 Elaine Maxwell of Monroe, a florist and retired owner and operator of Elaine's Plants and Flowers, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Wilhite Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paralee Schaefer, 84 GILBERT -- Paralee Schaefer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Barry W. Varner, 56 OAK GROVE -- Barry W. Varner, a cannery line worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Brunner, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lighthouse Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Charles, Wyvette Demetria: 2 p.m. Sunday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Coleman, Carrie J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Freeman, Jeannie: 4 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gayfield, Everlina: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter AME Church, Delhi.
Gix, Uric: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hall, Izell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lighthouse Church, Monroe.
Keen, Ina Beatrice: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lavender Jr., Michael: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood.
Moore, Leola: 1 p.m. Saturday, The Association Building, Collinston.
Nason, David Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant View Cemetery, Union City, Okla.
Nichols Jr., James: 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Robinson, Eugene P.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Spillers, Printess Grady: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Washington, Jannie Lue: 3 p.m. Sunday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Wiggins, Jimmy Craig: 1 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Woodward, Ollie J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church Ward 9, Columbia.
Published: June 05. 2010 1:15AM

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

AMY JOETTE MOBLEY WHEAT Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Amy Joette Mobley Wheat, 38, of Brandon, MS will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 7, 2010 at Swartz First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Gerald Lewis and Pastor Bill Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Amy was born on November 3, 1971 in Monroe, La. and left this earth to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 as a result of a car accident. She was a graduate of Ouachita High School in Monroe, LA and Mississippi College in Clinton, MS, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing. She was employed at Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital in Jackson, MS where she dedicated many years in her nursing career to the veterans of our country, the last six years she served as nurse recruiter for the hospital making sure each nurse was just as dedicated to the service and care of our veterans. Amy attended Swartz First Assembly of God Church. Many of her life's Joys were gardening, time spent with family, Christmas shopping and tending to her best friend, her mom. However the greatest joy of Amy's life was spending time with her daughter Savanna who was the light of her life and her whole world. She will be remembered for her smile and great humor and the ability to make everyone feel like a friend. Life as we know it ended today. She was preceded in death by her loving and dedicated stepfather, Ernest L. Berry. Amy is survived by her daughter, Savannah Addison Joette Wheat of Brandon, MS and her husband, Sherman Anthony Wheat, also of Brandon, MS; mother, Annette T. Berry of Monroe; father, James W. Mobley and wife Dottie of Winnsboro; brother, Teddy James Berry and niece, Bianca Berry, both of Little Rock, AR; and her loving second dad, Loyd "Foxy Loxy" Fox of Conroe ,TX. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Cerda, Jason Craft, Mike Bishop, Jr., Zack Boone, Christopher Williams, Curtis Hilburn, RV Arnold, Kevin Woods. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 06, 2010.

CATHERINE SMITH Cardwell Funeral Home Port Orange, FL. Catherine Smith, age 78, of Ponce Inlet, passed away peacefully 5/18/2010 with her loving family by her side. A Memorial Service in her honor will be held on Saturday, June 12th @ 1:30pm @ Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation with family will be prior to service beginning at 12:00 @ Grace Episcopal Church. Catherine was born Sept 6, 1931 in Covington, LA and was daughter of the late Charles & Honora Morse. Catherine and Hugh moved to the Daytona Beach, Fl. area in 2004 from Monroe, LA and made their home in Ponce Inlet. She was a standing member of Ponce Inlet Garden Club, and attended The Grace Episcopal Church in Port Orange, Fl. Catherine was the Loving wife of Hugh Smith for 55 years who precedes her in death and also the Dear mother to her three sons, Mike, and Norman (Patty) of Monroe LA., Kevin (Kellie) of Dripping Springs, TX; and her three daughters, Libby Smith and Jennie Razer, both of Ponce Inlet, and Holly Smith of Monroe La. She also was a proud Grandmother of 8 Grandchildren; and 8 great-Grandchildren and dearly loved her best friend, Angel. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, 4742 North 24th Street, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or Prevent Cancer Foundation, 1600 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the careful direction of Cardwell Funeral Home. Originally published June 06, 2010.

CHARLES "CHARLIE" STEVENS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Charles "Charlie" Stevens, 58, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 6, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Mr. Stevens was born on November 8, 1951 in New Orleans, LA and passed away at his residence in West Monroe, LA on June 5, 2010. He was employed with Interstate Dodge. Charlie loved his family and selling cars. Survivors include his wife, Vicky Stevens; children, Alexander Stevens, Daniel Walker, Rebecca Cader, and Savannah Cader; grand daughter, Emma Stevens, along with his special friends, Steve Porter, Darrell Meggs, Isaac Matthews and all of his boys from Interstate Dodge. Pallbearers will be Michael John Lenard, Isaac Matthews, Robert Barber, Darrell Meggs, Thad Jones and Tim McGuire. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Interstate Dodge. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 06, 2010.

HAYLEY LEANN COX Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Hayley Cox, 16, of Luna are 10:00 AM, Monday, June 7, 2010, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 N. 7th Street, West Monroe with Pastor Mickey Bounds officiating. Interment follows at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe on Sunday, June 6th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hayley was born August 20, 1993, in Monroe, LA, and passed away on June 3, 2010, in Luna. Hayley was a senior at West Ouachita High School. Hayley loved hunting, fishing, racing, horses and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by her parents, Clint and Angela; brother Aaron; maternal grandparents Tommy and Dot Mercer; paternal grand parents Gwen and Ann Cox; aunts and uncles, Tammy and Danny Dallalio, Dee and James Shirley; cousins, Jessica Wright, Jamie Shirley, Kyle Shirley, Brandon and Justin Cummings and numerous other family members. Pallbearers are Walter Mitchell, Greg Roan, Brian Baker, Justin Beard, Patrick Kelly, and Kevin Patrick. Honorary pallbearers are Jamie Shirley, Brandon Cummings and Alan Brown. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 06, 2010.

JAMES H. MATTHEWS Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer, LA James H. Matthews went to be with the Lord this morning, Saturday, June 5, 2010. He was a shining example of what had become known as the "greatest generation". The first child of Andrew Jackson Matthews, Jr. and Opal Wallace Matthews, he was born in the front bedroom of his grandfathers dogtrot house in Heflin, LA on February 12, 1923. He grew up on the family farm in northern Webster parish near Springhill. A true child of the great depression, his childhood was spent chopping and picking cotton and plowing behind a mule. In those days, everyone worked hard including the children. It was during this time that the values of hard work, honesty and doing the right thing were instilled in him and he never strayed from that. Mr. Matthews joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served honorably throughout WWII in both the North Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. I can't help but think that on this anniversary of D-Day, an old sailor is hitting the beach in Heaven, wading ashore to meet his Lord and Savior. After the war, he finished college at Louisiana Tech with a B.S. in Agriculture and went to work for the U.S.D.A. for 32 years. He married Gloria McPherson in 1951 and raised three children, Mike, Steve and Lisa. After losing Steve in 1990 and his wife Gloria in 1999, he lived alone in Homer with his dog "Bruno". His brother, Harry Matthews of Mouth of Wilson, VA, also survives him. He was a kind and thoughtful man and was well thought of by everyone who knew him, a true southern gentleman. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Shongaloo, LA with Rev. John McClelland officiating. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer on Sunday from 5:00P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Originally published June 06, 2010.

Willis G. Day, 85 WINNSBORO -- Willis G. Day, a retired farm manager, died Saturday. Services are 5 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 3 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Charles Howington, 84 VIDALIA -- Charles A. "Hank" Howington died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ina B. Keen, 89 Ina Beatrice Keen of West Monroe, a waitress, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Leslie A. Leibowitz, 87 Leslie A. Leibowitz of Monroe, a retired owner of fabric stores, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Jewish Cemetery.

Charles Stevens, 58 Charles "Charlie" Stevens of West Monroe, a sales consultant with Interstate Dodge, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Elizabeth Stover, 85 OAK GROVE -- Elizabeth Stover, a retired waitress, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Charles, Wyvette Demetria: 2 p.m. Sunday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Frederick, Lola: 2 p.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gayfield, Everlina: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter AME Church, Delhi.
Keen, Ina Beatrice: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Robinson, Eugene P.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Schaefer, Paralee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Washington, Jannie Lue: 3 p.m. Sunday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Published: June 06. 2010 1:15AM

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

ROBERT LEE SULLIVAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Robert Lee Sullivan, 80, of West Monroe will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Clark Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mickey Hudnall and Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Sullivan was born October 22, 1929, in Ouachita Parish and passed away June 6, 2010 in West Monroe. A lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish, he retired from the Ouachita Parish Highway Department as a purchasing agent. He is one of the original members and one of the oldest deacons of Clark Springs Baptist Church where he served on the cemetery committee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Florence Springfield Sullivan and two sisters, Barbara J. Sullivan and Betty L. Sullivan-Glennon. Surviving Mr. Sullivan is his loving wife of 51 years, Venetia Ann Spell Sullivan, his brother-in-law, Dennis Glennon, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Visitation is Monday, June 7, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 07, 2010.

THELMA ADAMS CAGLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Adams Cagle, 86, of West Monroe, are 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Eddie Simmons and Rev. Mike Stravato officiating. Interment follows at Loch Arbor Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Cagle passed away June 4, 2010 in West Monroe. She retired from the printing and mail department at GC Murphy Warehouse. She attended Family Church, loved gardening, travel, fishing, music, and board games. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Bo" Cagle; her parents, Herman and Hattie Wilson Adams; three sisters, Elizabeth Adams, Aileen Ruffin, and Elaine Downing; one brother, Loyce Adams; and two grandchildren, Paul Wilborn and Cynthia Jinkins. Mrs. Cagle is survived by daughters, Karan Johns, Kathy Baker and husband, Preston, son, Steve Cagle; four grandchildren, Mark Wilborn and wife Chanel, John Baker and wife Wendi, Christopher Cagle and Allison Cagle; two brothers, John R. Adams and wife Barbara, Jerry Adams and wife Bernardine; two sisters, Ruth Freeland and husband James, and Ann "Teeny" Adams; eight great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation is Monday, June 7, 2010, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 07, 2010.

Hayley Cox, 16 LUNA -- Hayley Leann Cox, a student at West Ouachita High School, died Thursday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe.

Charles Howington, 84 VIDALIA -- Charles A. "Hank" Howington, a retired lab technician with International Paper, died Saturday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in Vidalia. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memoiral Park in Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.

Elzie McCrory, 96 WEST MONROE -- Elzie "Mac" McCrory, a retired transportation manager with the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe.

Milton Webster, 82 PIONEER -- Milton Webster, retired owner of Webster Repair Shop, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Amy Wheat, 38 BRANDON, Miss. -- Amy Joette Mobley Wheat, a registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Swartz First Assembly of God. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Frederick, Lola: 2 p.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Stover, Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Monday, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill.
Published: June 07. 2010 1:15AM

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

CATHERINE SMITH Cardwell Funeral Home Port Orange, FL. Catherine Smith, age 78, of Ponce Inlet, passed away peacefully 5/18/2010 with her loving family by her side. A Memorial Service in her honor will be held on Saturday, June 12th @ 1:30pm @ Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation with family will be prior to service beginning at 12:00 @ Grace Episcopal Church. Catherine was born Sept 6, 1931 in Covington, LA and was daughter of the late Charles & Honora Morse. Catherine and Hugh moved to the Daytona Beach, Fl. area in 2004 from Monroe, LA and made their home in Ponce Inlet. She was a standing member of Ponce Inlet Garden Club, and attended The Grace Episcopal Church in Port Orange, Fl. Catherine was the Loving wife of Hugh Smith for 55 years who precedes her in death and also the Dear mother to her three sons, Mike, and Norman (Patty) of Monroe LA., Kevin (Kellie) of Dripping Springs, TX; and her three daughters, Libby Smith and Jennie Razer, both of Ponce Inlet, and Holly Smith of Monroe La. She also was a proud Grandmother of 8 Grandchildren; and 8 great-Grandchildren and dearly loved her best friend, Angel. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, 4742 North 24th Street, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or Prevent Cancer Foundation, 1600 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the careful direction of Cardwell Funeral Home. Originally published June 08, 2010.

ELEANOR R. DOZIER Grimes Funeral Chapels Kerrville, TX. Eleanor R. Dozier, widow of former Kerrville Daily Times owner and publisher William E. (Bill) Dozier Jr., died June 5, 2010 following a prolonged illness. She was born Eleanor Ruth Roye in Ruston, LA, on Aug. 21, 1924 to the late Jesse Theobalds Roye and Carrie Ruth Roberts Roye. When she was a child, the family moved to West Monroe, LA. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School, where she was a member of the marching band and placed second in oboe in state competitions as a senior. She attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, but left when her older brother J.T. Roye Jr. died tragically. However, at college she had met Bill Dozier of Delhi, LA. They married after he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve in the Pacific during World War II. While her husband was overseas, she served as a driver for officers at Selman Army Air Field in Monroe, LA. Selman Field was the largest navigation school in the U.S. in its time and the nation's only complete navigation course during World War II. Of the hundreds of fields operated by the Army Air Forces, it was only at Selman that a cadet could get his entire training, pre-flight through advanced, and wind up with a commission and navigators wings without ever leaving the field. More than 15,000 navigators were trained at Selman Field and flew in every theater of operations during the war. After the end of the war, the couple settled in New Orleans, where her husband was state editor of the Times-Picayune, andwhere their two daughters were born: the late Martha Carolyn Dozier Hunnicutt and Sarah Rebecca Dozier. After her husband served in the Korean War, the couple moved to Tyler, TX., where he became managing editor of the Courier-Times-Telegraph and she added many social activities to her child-rearing obligations. She was a board director of the East Texas Symphony, president of the Rosemary Garden Club, and filled many roles in the children's Sunday school program at Marvin Methodist Church. After 12 years in Tyler, the family moved to Kerrville, where she, her husband and an investors' group purchased the Kerrville Daily Times. She served as Secretary-Treasurer of Kerr Publications Inc., while her husband was president, publisher and editor. She also worked at the newspaper for 15 years, in various jobs ranging from typesetting on a hot-metal linotype machine to advertising sales. She remained working by her husband's side as they purchased and directed the production of newspapers in Boerne, Bandera, Pearsall, Dilley, Cotulla and Leakey. Mrs. Dozier served her community as a director of Hill Country Youth Ranch, Kerrville Performing Arts Society, and Riverside Nature Center. She was very active at First United Methodist Church, having been named a lifetime member of the administrative board and of the church decorating committee. She participated in the Sunday school program with her daughters, and was an early organizer and president of the church workshop group. She also was a member of the Schreiner Oaks Society. She would have wanted donations in her memory to be made to any of these five entities, or to the charity of one's choice. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Dozier Jr. and her daughter Carolyn Dozier Hunnicutt. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Dozier and by grand-children Matthew Dozier Hunnicutt and his wife Kelly de Steiger Hunnicutt of Portland, Or.; Carrie Ruth Hunnicutt of Austin, Tx.; and James Edward Hunnicutt of Dallas, TX. Of her mother, Rebecca said, "My mother was a quietly elegant and gracious Southern lady, whose creative intelligence an sly humor surprised those who couldn't see past her stunning beauty. She threw herself wholly into every project she took on, from competing in equestrian shows as a girl, to designing and sewing her daughters' clothes, to cooking and baking gourmet meals for family and guests, to learning newspaper production from scratch. No matter how tight our budget got in the lean years, we never lacked for love, laughter, beauty or faith." Visitation will be held Thursday, June 10, 2010, 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Services will be held Friday, June 11, 2010, 11 AM at First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, officiated by Dr. Warren Hornung. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerrville. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville. Originally published June 08, 2010.

FLOYD JOHN GAIENNIE, SR. Claire Brothers Funeral Home, Houston, TX. Floyd Gaiennie went home to be with Jesus on May 22, 2010 in Houston, TX. He was born April 9, 1941 in Lafayette, LA and lived on his ranch in Arcadia, LA for the past 6 years. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Georgette Gaiennie and 2 infant children Floyd and Catherine Ann. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 22 years, Lorraine; His 2 children, Betty Marshall (Rick) of Gulfport, MS and Chip Gaiennie (Karen) of Gulfport, MS; 4 Step children, Billy Johnson (Cecilia) of Metairie, LA; Brigitte Matejowsky (Winston) of Ruston, LA, Byron Johnson (Erin) of Waveland, MS and Bennett Johnson of League City, TX; 14 grandchildren, Brent, Ryan, Jonathan and Logan Marshall of Gulfport, MS; Peyton Johnson and Jason Mancuso of Metairie, LA; Hannah and Abbey Matejowsky of Ruston, LA; Elijah, Bethany and Benjamin Johnson of Waveland, MS, Jack & Will Johnson, of League City, TX, Jordan East of Trinidad, Co. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 12:00 PM at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1680 First St., Arcadia, LA 318-263-2094. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Compelling Ministries, P.O. Box 126, Eros, LA 71238 for missions in Kenya, Africa or Christ Community Church, Children's Learning Center, 2301 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270. Floyd had a deep passion for the Lord and for missions. He would be forever grateful for your gifts toward these ministries. Originally published June 08, 2010.

GERTRUDE M. SANDROCK Monroe, LA. Gertrude M. Sandrock passed away on June 4, 2010, at Avalon Place. At her request, her remains have been donated to the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Rev. Walter Baer will conduct a Memorial Service at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 2:00 p.m. June 11, 2010. Miss Sandrock, a retired Associated Professor of Music Education at Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) was born in Tylersburg, PA, to the union of Jesse and Margaret Howe Sandrock. She attended Grove City College, transferred to Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) where she received her Bachelor's Degree. After her first teaching appointment at Pikeville Junior College in Kentucky, she returned to Pennsylvania and received her Master's Degree at the University of Pittsburg. She did further graduate study at the University of Berlin in Germany and at Louisiana State University. She taught at Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, MS, and in 1945 she came to Northeast Louisiana State College as Choral Director, Voice Instructor and Music Education Instructor. As a vocalist, she was a soloist in many of Monroe and area churches, played violin in the Monroe and Greenville, MS, symphony orchestras and was the rehearsal pianist for NLU's musical productions. She attended Grace Episcopal Church for 17 years and was active in the musical programs. Later, she attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church and served as choir director and organist for many years. She was instrumental in the founding of the Cerebral Palsy School where she began the music program for the students. She was an avid promoter for the fine arts in the community and state as a member of the Musical Coterie, Fine Arts Club, Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, the Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs, and the Monroe Symphony League. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and held many offices in these organizations. During the summers, she traveled extensively in the U.S. and foreign countries. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marian Sandrock Weaver and husband Ralph, brother James Sandrock and wife Lucille and sister-in-law Dorothy Sandrock. She is survived by one brother, Ashley Sandrock, of Calhoun, GA; nieces, nephews and many faithful friends. She requested memorials be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church or any charity of your choice. Originally published June 08, 2010.

Mel Brooks Jr., 84 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Mel Brooks Jr., a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Thelma A. Cagle, 86 Thelma Adams Cagle of West Monroe, retired from G.C. Murphy Mailing and Printing Department, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery.

Michael Allen Fife, 30 MARSHALL, Texas -- Michael Allen Fife, a convenience store sales associate, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lisa Jackson, 44 TALLULAH -- Lisa Jackson, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Joyce A. Powell, 24 Joyce Ann Powell of Monroe, a waitress at I-HOP Restaurant, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Geraldine S. Rogers, 98 SALINE -- Geraldine Scroggin Rogers, a Stone Container employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Saline.

Zoe E. Shepherd, infant Zoe Elizabeth Shepherd, the infant daughter of Daniel and Kristy Shepherd of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Robert L. Sullivan, 80 Robert Lee Sullivan of West Monroe, retired highway department purchasing agent, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clark Springs Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmy N. Taylor, 45 JONESVILLE -- Jimmy N. Taylor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Milton R. Webster, 82 PIONEER -- Milton Russell Webster, owner and operator of Webster Repair Shop, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.

Herbert C. Wilson, 80 VIDALIA -- Herbert Clyde Wilson, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof.

Published: June 08. 2010 1:15AM

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CHAD DEWAYNE HOOF Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Chad Dewayne Hoof, 37, of Columbia, are at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. James Prince officiating. Interment follows at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Hoof was born August 14, 1972 in Phoenix, Arizona, and passed away June 14, 2010 in Columbia, LA. Chad was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brad Hoof. He is survived by his father, William Hoof and stepmother, Gayle; sister, Regina Hoof; nephew, Timothy Hoof; mother, Geraldine Duncan; paternal grandmother, Merlene Hoof; and maternal grandmother, Edith Ellis. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 15, 2010.

CLARENCE ERVIN BRIDGES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Mr. Clarence Ervin Bridges passed away Sunday, June 13 while living at The Village Health Care at The Glen Retirement Center in Shreveport, LA. Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday June 15, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Dubach, La. with the Reverend Mike Anderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service and burial will be at Liberty Hill - Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his parents, Mac and Esie Bridges, four sisters, and two brothers. Mr. Bridges is survived by his wife of 73 years, Kelma Albritton Bridges, son: Johnny and wife Debbie of Hot Springs, AR; daughter: Roxie Downing and husband Jerry of Shreveport, LA. grandsons: Trey Roberson and Ted Bridges; granddaughters: Cathy Brown and Karen Boggs, and three great grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bridges served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during World War II. After his military service Mr. Bridges went to work for Texas Gas Transmission where he was employed for 31 years, and retired in 1981. He enjoyed the outdoors with his fishing and hunting and loved gardening. Until moving to The Glen in Shreveport, he was a resident of Dubach, La. for 50 years. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great grandsons: Andy Tripp, Jonathan Tripp, Michael Smith, Ted Bridges, Trey Roberson and nephew Chuck Mullins. The family wants to thank the staff and all the nurses, and aides' at The Glen for their love and care given to Mr. Bridges over the past ten years. One of Mr. Bridges favorite saying was "You must take up your cross and follow Jesus". Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 15, 2010.

CLIFFORD LYNN BULLOCK Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Clifford Lynn Bullock, 56, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Sterlington with Rev. Dennis Hackler officiating. Mr. Bullock passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010. He grew up in Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Mr. Bullock served as Mayor of Sterlington from 2003 until 2006. He served as councilman from 1996 until 1999 and also from 2007 until present time. Survivors include his wife of thirty-five years, Jayne Bullock; children, Leigh Anne Bullock George and husband Robert of Sterlington, Kevin Lance Bullock, and Kyle David Bullock; grandchildren, Daulton and Hudson George; brother, Richard Bullock of Manassas, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Paul Michael Moore, Jessie Mathes, Steven Mathes, Richie Dunn, Ronny Lowery II, Matt Fife, Carlos Price, and Matt Lambert. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Throughout the years, Cliff volunteered and helped many people. The best memorial or tribute someone could give is to volunteer or do something special for someone in Cliff's memory. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 15, 2010.

DR. CARL MICHAEL FRENCH Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Conway, AR Dr. Carl Michael French, 58, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 14th, 2010. He was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to the late Carl Arthur and Hazel Ainsworth French. He was preceded in death by sister Normaj Broussard. He is survived by his wife Dr. Nona Roman French of Conway; daughter Mary Catherine French and husband Adam Cantrell of New York City, New York; Elizabeth French Cooper and husband Aaron of Norman, Oklahoma; son Carl Austin French and wife Katherine of Fayetteville, Arkansas; sisters Mary Jean Knight and husband Jimmy of Lake Providence, Louisiana; Carlene Minsky and husband Reynold of Lake Providence, Louisiana; Evelyn Sibille and husband Curt of Jackson, Mississippi; Kathy Pippin and husband Bill of West Monroe, Louisiana; and Brenda Heflin and husband Bobby of West Monroe, Louisiana. He received a bachelor's degree from Northeast Louisiana University in 1973. In 1975 he completed his master's degree at Oklahoma State University and in 1978 earned his doctorate from Oklahoma State University. After obtaining his doctorate in Agronomy, Dr. French worked in the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service eventually becoming the head of the weed science programs at Georgia. In 1993, he joined the University of Arkansas and served as the Associate Director of Programs for the Cooperative Extension Service and retired in 2010 as the Vice President of Special Programs for the Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas. Throughout his career, Dr. French received numerous honors and awards including in 1988 when he was honored with an Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. In 2007, Dr. French was inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame. He enjoyed traveling with his family, gardening, telling a good story, and spending time with his wife and children. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by all. Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Conway, Arkansas at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 17, 2010 with the Reverend Charles Murry officiating, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com The C. Michael French Scholarship has been established at the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Scholarship Fund (2301 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204) or the Food Pantry at the First United Methodist Church in Conway, Arkansas. Originally published June 15, 2010.

SPECIAL AGENT JERREL REX SMITH, JR. Laird Funeral Home Natchez, MS Natchez-Services for Special Agent Jerrel Rex Smith, Jr., 47, who died Wednesday June 9, 2010 in Independence, Kentucky will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday June 16, 2010 at Laird Funeral Home Union Street Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Burial will be in the Natchez National Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until time of servicesWednesday at Laird Funeral Home. Jerrel "Rex" Smith, Jr. was born in Natchez, on January 26, 1963, the son of Sandra Beth (Harper) Smith of Natchez, MS and Jerrel Rex Smith, Sr. of Brookhaven, MS. He attended elementary and high school in Paris, TN, graduating from Henry County High School in 1981. During his school years he excelled in many sports especially football. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in both stateside assignments and several overseas assignments -Japan, Korea and Denmark. He attained the rank of Lance Corporal during his time in the service and was honorably discharged in 1986 at this military rank. After his military service he attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, MS and Northwestern Louisiana University in Monroe, LA where he graduated in December 1992 with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology. Rex worked for a short period with the Bastrop Police Force before being accepted in 1998 to work with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency. He was assigned to work as a Special Agent in the Cincinnati Ohio Field Office after graduating from the DEA Academy in Quantico, Virginia in January 1999. He worked in the Cincinnati Field Office until his untimely passing last week at his home. Rex was an extremely patriotic person believing in his country and its constitution. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arthur Harper and his paternal grandparents, J.D. and Lura Smith. He is survived by his parents and two siblings, sister, Melanie Long and her husband, Dr. Jeffery Long of Manhattan, Kansas; one brother, Arthur Smith and his wife, Carrie of Paris, TN.; two nieces, Madison Long and Alyson Smith; two nephews, Matthew Long and Colin Smith; his maternal Grandmother, Loyce Harper of Vidalia, LA, and several Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Pallbearers: Marine Corp Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be the DEA Special Agent, co-workers of the Cincinnati Field Office in Cincinnati, Ohio. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.lairdfh.com Originally published June 15, 2010.

TRACY H. RUSHING Southern FUneral Home Jonesboro, LA A memorial service will be held for Tracy H. Rushing, Sr. 6:30 PM Thursday June 17, 2010 at the Fish Net Worship Center on Hwy 34 near West Monroe with Reverend Russell Rhodes officiating. Tracy Rushing was born February 16, 1929 in Winn Parish to the union of Cornelius H. Rushing and Martha O. (Clifton) Rushing. He was married to Etta Catherine McBride for 58 years. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Tracy was the youngest foreman (at that time) in the Ink Department of Continental Can Co. in Hodge, La. He owned Evergreen Knoll Farm, a commercial poultry egg farm and was a distributor for Cloverleaf milk products in the Jackson Parish area for many years. He and Catherine bought the Western Auto store from H.P. Melton in 1966 and eventually changed the name to Tracy's. Along with his family, he operated this business for 37 years. Tracy and Catherine also owned Western Auto in Arcadia for two years. They then purchased KTOC AM & FM from the Colvin family in 1976. Tracy then earned his 1st Class Engineers license and served as the engineer for the station which he eventually sold in 1980. Tracy served on the Jackson Parish School Board from 1966 - 1970 during the pivotal years of revamping our nations schools through integration. His desire was always that all people be respected, have a good education and be treated equally. He served on the Jackson Parish Watershed Committee as President and also on various committees. Tracy was instrumental in the acquisition of Caney Lake for Jackson Parish. He helped form and served in the Jackson Parish Merchants Association which was active for many years and he was also active in the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce. Tracy served as deacon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Weston, First Baptist Church in Jonesboro and was an elder at The Fish Net Worship Center in West Monroe, La. Tracy had many wonderful friends that he loved and cherished and truly his heart was with his family. He loved to be surrounded by his children and grandchildren and have great times of fellowship and love. Tracy is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Etta Catherine Rushing; children, Kim Ellen Bailey and husband Dr. Don Bailey of Lake Providence, Julia Marie Breeland and husband George of Weston, Sandra Lynne Rhodes and husband Reverend Russell of Chatham, Tracy Harold "Butch" Rushing, Jr and wife Kimberly of Weston; grandchildren, Jamaica McMurray and husband Jody, Silas Taylor, Jessica Breeland, Catherine Breeland, William Rhodes and wife Lacey, Elijah Rhodes, Avery Rhodes, Savannah Rushing, Tracy Rushing III, Kody Cannady; seven great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to The Fish Net Worship Center Building Fund. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses and Jackson Parish Hospital and all the wonderful nurses and aides, many of them close friends, at Forest Haven Nursing Home in Jonesboro. Online condolences may be made at: www.southernfuneralhome.com Originally published June 15, 2010.

Joyce Cotney, 70 WEST MONROE -- Joyce Marie Cotney, a retired employee of Bancroft Bag, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Darryl Criss, 49 Darryl Patrick Criss, a security guard, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Margie Holloway, 78 DELHI -- Margie C. Holloway, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Burial will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Gladys Kilpatrick, 90 DUBACH -- Gladys Kilpatrick died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston.

Donny Lynn, 61 BASTROP -- Donny Ray Lynn, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Saturday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be at Beekman Cemetery.

Elzie Mason, 80 HARRISONBURG -- Elzie Lee Mason died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Adam Reljac, 84 WINNSBORO -- Adam S. Reljac, a retired paper industry plant manager, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro, Burial will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged:
Cooper, Ruth Hood: 10 a.m. Monday , Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
James, Jettie Jane Johnson: 2 p.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Kennedy, Roslea: 10 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Proffer, Betty Jane: 10 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Strickland, James W.: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Tuesday, River of Life, Winnsboro.
Published: June 21. 2010 1:15AM

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

JERROLD P. YARBROUGH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Jerrold P. Yarbrough, 72, passed away peacefully, with His loving family by his side, after a long fight with cancer. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held 6:00 PM Thursday, June 17, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Fr. Frank Coens officiating. Mr. Yarbrough was born on September 20, 1937 in Geneva, AL. He worked for Smith Corona, Office Machine Service Company, and retired from Xerox. Mr. Yarbrough is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brother. Jerrold leaves his wife, Juanita of 50 years, and four daughters, Jennelle Brulte and husband Bob, Jayne Stagg and husband Everett, Janet Reed and husband Lionel, Jo Womack and husband Jason; five grandchildren, Logan Womack, Jacob Womack, Jordyn Stagg, Luke Stagg and Colton Reed all of West Monroe; two sisters, Rhona Lemmler of Hammond, LA and Sandra Gustafston and husband Gus of Slidell, LA; 13 nieces and 2 nephews. The Rosary will be said 4:00 PM Thursday prior to the visitation. Visitation with the family will be from 4:30 until 6:00 PM Thursday. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or St. Paschal Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 16, 2010.

ROBERT "BOB" LAWRENCE MCMILLON Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Ltd. Collinsville, IL Robert L. "Bob" McMillon, 79, of Collinsville, IL, born March 8, 1931, in Oak Grove (Kilbourne) LA, died at 6:17a.m., Monday, June 14, 2010, at Maryville Manor Nursing Home, Maryville, IL. Robert was a pipefitter by trade but advanced to Project Manager on many multimillion dollar projects throughout the country and the world working for Ford, Bacon & Davis Engineers and Constructors until his retirement in 1994. Robert lived his life to the fullest and loved his family deeply. Robert was a Korean War Army Veteran, member of Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, IL and member of the Pipefitter Union in Louisiana. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Newt Gresham McMillon and Hattie McMillon (nee Anderson), brothers, Norman Gresham McMillon, Jimmy Dean McMillon, sister, Sue Key, Sister-in-laws, Floy McMillon (nee Caples), Betty Sue McMillon (nee Redden), Kathryn "Pudgie" (nee Painich) McMillon, Son-in-law, Brenden Frederick Weir, nephews, Norman Glenn McMillon and Mark Gresham McMillon. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years Hilda Lee McMillon (nee Barnett) of Collinsville, IL whom he married on October 29, 1955 in Monroe, LA, son, John Artis McMillon of Kilbourne, LA, daughter, Angela Kay (John) Weir-Swanson of Collinsville, IL and Shrewsbury UK, son Ricky Lee (Karen) McMillon of Henderson, NV, Daughter, Amanda Sue (Glenn) McMillon-Laurence of St. Louis, MO, grandchildren, Amy (Nick) Hawkins, Ben Weir, Kyle Barreca, Jake Weir, and Melanie Laurence. Brothers, Charles McMillon of Columbia, LA, James (Delores) McMillon of West Monroe, LA, Mike (Jean) McMillon of Farmerville, LA, sister, Beverly (Jeff) Ortner of West Monroe, LA and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to be made to the Meadow Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, Collinsville, IL or to his grandchildren's educational fund. Visitation: Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, IL. Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, IL, with Dr. Jim Donahue officiating. Burial with full military honors will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Arrangements handled by the Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Ltd., 515 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL. 62234 (618) 344-5500 fax (618) 344-9088 Originally published June 16, 2010.

VIRGINIA LEE HOCKINGS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Virginia Lee Hockings, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Eddie Shoemaker officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Mrs. Hockings was born July 12, 1924 and passed away June 14, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Peniel Baptist Church. Mrs. Hockings graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University and received her BS and MS from Michigan Tech where she was later employed as a Mineralogist. Virginia loved nature and being outdoors. She spent many happy hours working in her flower beds and had a love of learning. She was very generous in assisting her nephews and nieces in receiving higher education. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis Jacob and Carrie Frantom Scharf, husbands, Floyd T. Doane and William Hockings; brothers, John B Scharf, Robert K Scharf, and James Roy Scharf. She is survived by her brother, Francis Ray Scharf and wife Betty; sister-in-law, Loyce Scharf Trichel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ken Scharf, Jimmy Scharf, Johnny Scharf, Matt Scharf, Glen Ford, Jake Ford, Josh Wilhite, and Brad Wilhite. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Arbor and Terrace for the special care given in the last few months. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 16, 2010.

Albert E. Chapman, 83 FERRIDAY -- Albert Chapman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Comer Funeral Home.

Ruth Hood Cooper, 94 RUSTON -- Ruth Hood Cooper, a retired sitter, formerly of Dubach, died Saturday. Services are 10 am. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Rest Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Jettie Jane Johnson James, 82 WATERPROOF -- Jettie Jane Johnson James, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until the time of service.

Roslea Kennedy, 75 BASTROP -- Roslea Kennedy, homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Boyd Hedge Cemetery in Ashley County, Ark. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Kellie Shannon Post, 38 WINNFIELD -- Kellie Shannon Post, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Betty Jane Proffer, 76 GRAYSON -- Betty Jane Proffer, homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will be in Chickasaw Cemetery, Olla. Visitation in Sunday from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Rodney Statham, 74 CALHOUN -- Rodney Statham, retired construction project manager, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. James W. Strickland, 84 James W. Strickland, a contractor formerly of Savannah, Ga., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Virginia Caples Whitman, 87 Virginia Caples Whitman, a homemaker, of West Monroe died Friday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Johnson, Bertha "Sis": 2 p.m. Sunday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Myers, Hazel Copes: 2 p.m. Sunday, Legion Cemetery, Newellton.
Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Tuesday, River of Life, Winnsboro.
Published: June 20. 2010 1:15AM

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

Leo Ray Chadwick Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, Haughton, LA. Celebration of Life service for Mr. Leo Ray Chadwick, 76, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2010 in the Hill Crest Memorial Chapel with Brother George Rogers of Koran Baptist Church, Haughton, Louisiana officiating. Interment will follow in the Hill Crest Memorial Park, Haughton, Louisiana. The family will be receiving friends Thursday, June 17, 2010 from the hours of 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hill Crest Funeral Home for visitation. Mr. Chadwick was born October 25, 1933 in Homer, Louisiana to the late Ray H. and Catherine Clements Chadwick and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, June 15, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated in 1953 from Bossier High School where he served as class president and as an offensive tackle for the Bearcat football team. He attended Centenary College, Shreveport, LA. Mr. Chadwick was a member of the Koran Baptist Church. the American Legion Koran Post #388 and a member of the Atkins Masonic Lodge #266. Mr. Chadwick served in the U.S. Army National Guard and, after completing his service, joined the U.S. Air Force. During his military service, he attained numerous military qualifications. Mr. Chadwick was well known for his many years as a dedicated and professional firefighter. He accumulated many friends during his career with the Bossier City Fire Department. Mr. Chadwick served over twenty fives years with the Bossier Fire Department and where he would retire with the rank of Captain. After retiring, Mr. Chadwick was a founding member and served as the first Fire Chief for the South Bossier Fire Department. Mr. Chadwick will long be remembered for his tireless work on behalf of the South Bossier community. Mr. Chadwick, family and friends worked together to secure private and public funding for the fire department. Upon completion of the new Central Fire Station in 1995, the building was dedicated in the honor of Mr. Chadwick. Mr. Chadwick was proud of the many accomplishments made by the generous volunteers, employees and supporters of the fire district. His friends knew him for his good nature, dedication to purpose and loyalty. Mr. Chadwick is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Frank Chadwick and his beloved wife; Jewell Procell Chadwick. Left to cherish Mr. Chadwick's memories and tell his story will be his acquired children: Jo Ann Walker and husband Steve, Jane Braud and husband Larry, Bobby Bennett and wife Debbie, Danny Bennett and wife Sandra, Mickey G. Bennett and wife Roxanne, and Earl C. Bennett, Jr., many loving grand-children and great grandchildren; sister-in-law; Kay Chadwick, two nephews, Frank E. Chadwick, Jr. and Beau Petrus Chadwick and wife, Kasey; one niece, Alicia K. Chadwick; great-nephew, Carter John Chadwick; along with host of extended family members and many great friends. Honoring Mr. Chadwick as pallbearers will be members of the South Bossier Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers will members of the Bossier City Fire Department. The family has requested Memorials be made in honor of Mr. Leo Ray Chadwick to Koran Baptist Church, 5158 Hwy 527, Haughton, Louisiana, 71037, 318-949-3362. You may share your prayers and condolences with the family by visiting our online register at www.hillcrstmemorialfh.com . Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home 318-949-9415 Originally published June 17, 2010.

LINDA MCDANIEL PONDER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Linda McDaniel Ponder, 61, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 19, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Hebert Cemetery. Mrs. Ponder passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nickie D. Ponder; and father, Charlie McDaniel, Sr. Survivors include her sons, John Ponder, and Chris Ponder and wife Renea; daughter, Angela Ponder; mother, Weta Mae McDaniel; brothers, Charlie McDaniel, Jr., and John Keith McDaniel; sister, Carolyn Jones, twelve grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 Pm at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 17, 2010.

LT. COL. ARCHIE Y. DAMRON, USAF, RET . Sunset Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX . Lt. Col. Archie Y. Damron, USAF, Ret. passed away on June 12, 2010. Colonel Damron, son of Arch McKinley Damron and Verda Rains Damron, was born in Pharr, TX on October 24, 1921. In 1942 he was stationed at Selman Field in Monroe, LA. During WWII, he served with the 58th Bomb Wing in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations. Later this unit moved to Tinian, Mariana Islands, in the Pacific Theater where in July of 1945, he completed the required number of missions. Among decorations awarded him were the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf cluster and the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf clusters. Colonel Damron is survived by his daughter, Donna Damron Payne (Robert Charles), West Monroe, LA; 3 grand-children: Robert Charles Payne, Jr., Andrew Beck Payne (Jodi), and Laurie Devone Payne, all of West Monroe, LA; 4 great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Grace Payne, Gracen Hope Payne, Addelyn Faith Payne and Kendall Beck Ford; sister, Mildred Hearn and sister-in-law, Esther Damron, San Marcos; 3 nieces: Denise Bindel (Larry), San Marcos, Heather Rathnau (Ron), Missouri City and Marla Tews (Vince); 3 nephews: Jack Craig Damron (Debbie), Rio Hondo, Brian Hearn (Beverly), Fort Worth and Scott Hearn (Kathy), Mableton, GA; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Colonel Damron was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mertie Love Damron, 2 brothers: Oslin and Jack Damron, sister and brother-in-law, Col. & Mrs. George W. Burt, III (Lois), brother-in-law, Claude A. Hearn, Jr. and nephew, Allen Wayne Damron. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE with Full Military Honors will be held on FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2010 AT 11:45 AM AT FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. The Rev. Andrew Beck Payne, Colonel Damron's grandson, will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to: Family Church of West Monroe Youth Ministry, 320 Laird Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. Originally published June 17, 2010.

RITA SCALIA MORRISON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Rita Scalia Morrison, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 18, 2010, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Morrison passed away June 16, 2010 at Grace Home in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society, lead the rosary on Saturday afternoon, and participated in adoration. She was awarded the Bishops Medal, started the St. Joseph altar again at St. Matthew Catholic Church, and was a Eucharistic Minister. Mrs. Morrison volunteered at the St. Francis Medical Center ICU waiting room, ULM lunches, Lenten fish fries, and girl scouts. She was a member at large St. Francis volunteer board of directors. Mrs. Morrison was a cheerleader at Neville High School for two years 1949 and 1950 and played basketball at Neville. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for 25 years and retired from Glenwood Medical Center. Her hobbies were her family. Family was the center of her life followed by caring for that family. Survivors include her husband of fifty-seven years, Richard Morrison; children, Lia Morrison Cannon and husband Ed, Kathy Morrison Hewitt and husband Jimmy, Mari Morrison Bordelon and husband Sonny, and Kelly Morrison Casteel and husband Brent; grand-children, Jay Cannon, Corey Cannon, James Hewitt and wife Monica, Paul Hewitt, Daniel Bordelon, Mari Katherine Bordelon, Chris Casteel and wife Brooks, Carly Casteel Billeaudeau and husband B. J., and Mac Casteel and wife Emily; great grandchildren, Mary Ava Cannon, and Charlotte Lily Billeaudeau. Her six grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Rosary at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Community Center Fund or to Grace Home Hospice, 1035 Margaret Pl., Shreveport, LA, 71101. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 17, 2010.

Beulah B. Brass, 84 WISNER -- Beulah B. Brass, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Roosevelt Cason, 56 OAK RIDGE -- Roosevelt Cason, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethany Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Lillie Mae Criss, 87 BASTROP -- Lillie Mae Criss, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kamalia F. Dorsey, 33 Kamalia Freeman Dorsey of Monroe, a certified nursing assistant, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Dorsey, 80 BASTROP -- Mary Dorsey, a homemaker, died June 10. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Janice Enterkin, 74 LISMORE -- Janice Enterkin died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lismore Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Lismore Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Annie Ewing, 75 RAYVILLE -- Annie Ewing, a counselor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sarah M. Gatlin, 91 JONESBORO -- Sarah M. Gatlin, a production clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery.

James Edward Griffin Sr., 56 CLAYTON -- James Edward Griffin Sr., a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnie Bea Harris,72 TALLULAH -- Minnie Bea Harris, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James AME Church. Wake services are 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Morning Rest Memorial Park (Buckner Addition) under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Gary Jones, 54 Gary Jones of West Monroe died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Gilliam Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Harmony Cemetery, Ruston.

Rev. Ray O. Jones Sr., 86 The Rev. Ray O. Jones Sr. of Monroe, a salesman, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Murtyle Maxine Kelley, 86 QUITMAN -- Murtyle Maxine Kelley, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Rachel Burns Miller, 95 DELHI -- Rachel Burns Miller, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Williams Mitchell Jr., 61 TALLULAH -- Williams Mitchell Jr. died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Perry Pruitt, 53 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Perry Pruitt, formerly of Monroe, a transportation worker, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

McCoy Ransom, 66 RUSTON -- McCoy Ransom, an organist at Trinity United Methodist Church, died Sunday. Services are noon Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Nashville, Tenn., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Brandon Seaberry, 2 Brandon Seaberry of Monroe, infant son of Amanda Seaberry, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ray E. White, 68 Ray Edward White of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Jerrold Yarbrough, 72 Jerrold Yarbrough of West Monroe, a retired service representative for Xerox, died Friday. Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rosary is 4 p.m. Thursday with visitation from 4:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Benford, Lucille: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Blankenship, Beverly: 2 p.m. Saturday, Welcome Home Church of God, West Monroe.
Funk, Juanita Mae: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Horton Sr., Clinton: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Kimball, April Michelle: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner.
McMillon, Robert "Bob" Lawrence: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, Ill.
Tohline, The Rev. Daniel W.: 10 a.m. Friday, Jonesboro United Methodist Church.
Wilkins, Willie L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: June 17. 2010 1:15AM

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

HUEY M. ROBERSON Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA. Huey M. Roberson, a well known Lincoln Parish native and member of our "Greatest Generation" has now entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven and leaves us to honor his life of 85 years. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 o'clock, Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Chapel of Temple Baptist Church of Ruston. Officiating will be the Rev. Dale Oden, with family eulogies by Martha and Ronnie Vail, and special friend, Dr. Tom Carey. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Owens Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Roberson was born on September 14, 1924 in Clay, Louisiana and died June 17, 2010 in Ruston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verna Brewster and Lonnie Roberson, and brothers, Chloe and Wayne. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Erline Elliott Roberson, one daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Ronnie Vail; sister, Nelda Howell and husband, Jimmie; sisters-in-law Maribeth Roberson and Gloria Elliott Davidson; brother-in-law, Morelle A. Elliott and wife Elaine; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. "Mr. Huey" as everyone knew him was a veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific aboard the USS Leedstown, Landing Craft Division. He earned bronze stars for invasions at Luzon, Leyte, Kwajalein, Guam, Peleliu, and Iwo Jima. After the war, he returned to Lincoln Parish and in the next 40 years became a well-known timber contractor in North Central Louisiana and in 1970 opened Roberson Lumber Company in Simsboro. He was a third generation lumberman and loved his work and lifetime career. Honoring Mr. Roberson as pallbearers are Bill Carroll, David Harvick, Richard Howell, David Huffman, Ken Roberson, and Tom Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are G.W. "Bub" Sehon, Johnny Maxwell, Floyd Mercer, Milton Jones, Frank Herren, Phil Barnes, and Bill Duncan. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Benson Grigsby; Drs. Grayson and Biddle and staff at Bienville Medical Center; the staff and administration at Alpine Guest Care Center; and Kathy Spears and staff at Professional Hospice Care of Ruston for their compassionate care during these past few months. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, Louisiana or to the charity of your choice. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Originally published June 18, 2010.

LANCE ANTLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Lance Edward Antley 28, of Point, LA, are on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Sanders and Rev. Greg Dunn officiating. Interment follows in Acree City Cemetery in Point, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Born February 8, 1982, in Monroe, LA, he passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Shreveport, LA. A long-time resident of Point, he worked with a surveying firm and was a member of the Providence Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Everette Barkley of Downsville, and his paternal grandparents, Aubrey and Elma Antley of Point. Survivors include his parents, Roger and Vicki Antley of Point; 2 brothers, Roger Alan Antley and Brad McGehee and wife, Amber, all of Point; his sister, April Antley Burney and husband, Shannon, of Farmerville; 4 nephews, Cole, Coner, and Carter McGehee, and Paxton Burney; grandparents Bill and Joye Barkley Tucker of Downsville, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers are Byron Bentley, Jason and Justin Guice, Johnathon Barkley, Josh Aswell, Clint Lewis, Derrick Mims, Mac Powell, and Aaron Bush. Visitation is Friday evening, June 18, 2010, from 5:00 P. M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 18, 2010.

LEO RAY CHADWICK Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home Haughton, LA Elm Grove, LA Celebration of Life service for Mr. Leo Ray Chadwick, 76, will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 18, 2010 in the Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. Originally published June 18, 2010.

LORINE JENSEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lorine Jensen, 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 19, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Jensen was born March 4, 1929 in Monroe, LA and passed away in Clinton, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Jensen was an Avon salesperson and her hobby was crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Watson Jensen and a grandson, Michael Jensen. She is survived by 4 sons, Wayne Jensen and wife Terrie, Jay Jensen and wife Gayla, Paul Jensen and wife Donna and Jerry Jensen; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 18, 2010.

MADALYNE ELIZABETH GARRETT Riser & Son Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Madalyne Elizabeth Garrett known affectionately as "Madi" to her friends and loved ones, will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday June 19, 2010 from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Madi was born on December 22, 2009 and angels carried her away from this life suddenly on June 15, 2010 at the age of five and a half months. She was a precious baby girl who was loved by her mom and dad, her brothers and sisters, her grandparents, and extended family members. Survivors include: Her mother: Betty Fisher and her father Mike Garrett. Her sisters: Crystal and Penny Garrett and her brothers: Trenton, Bobby, and Michael Garrett. Maternal grandparents: Nita Fatheree and Carl Fatheree and Donny Fisher. Maternal great grandparents: Grace Acreman and Betty Byrd. Paternal Grandmother: Ruby Garrett. Numerous aunts and uncles. Serving as pallbearers will be Shannon Fatheree and Josh Langly. The Garrett family will receive guests on Friday evening from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia, LA. Online condolences may be sent at riserfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 18, 2010.

WILLIAM "BILL" CLYDE TOADVIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Memorial services for William "Bill" Clyde Toadvin, 56, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 19, 2010, at First United Methodist Church of Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Mr. Toadvin passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Bill graduated from Louisiana State University in 1975 with a B.S. in Economics and in 1979 he received his J.D. from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law School. He served as Assistant Attorney General under William Guste from 1981 until 1986 and was the attorney for multiple retirement systems including the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, the Louisiana State Police Employees' Retirement System, the Parochial Employees' Retirement System and the Louisiana Clerk of Courts Retirement System. In 1987, he became the Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana until 2003. He was President of the Louisiana Association of Public Employees' Retirement Systems (LAPERS)from 1992-1993 and served on the seminar planning committee for the Louisiana Public Retirement Seminar sponsored by LAPERS from 1991-2002. Bill was a member of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys (NAPPA) and served as President in 1996. He was respected in the legislature and among his peers in the retirement industry for his extensive knowledge relative to public defined benefit plans. Mr. Toadvin was preceded in death by his step father, Bill Harwood; and sister, Anna Seals. Survivors include his daughter, Julie Cornell Toadvin; mother, Joan J. Harwood; father, E. S. Toadvin; mother of his child, Donna Calandro Toadvin; sisters, Celeste Funderburg and husband John, and Leslie Dear and husband Tim; aunt, Marianna Johnson; brother-in-law, Michael Seals; step brother, Bob Harwood; step sister, Linda Harwood; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time at First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 18, 2010.

Richard Bankhead, 85 of Monroe died June 11. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Light Cemetery, Lake Providence. Arrangements are under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Wilbert Calhoun, 87 BASTROP -- Wilbert Calhoun, an electronic technician, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Judith Grantham, 68 LILLIE -- Judith Grantham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James Edward Griffin Sr., 56 CLAYTON -- James Edward Griffin Sr., a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial services are private under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Leo F. Harper, 90 KILBOURNE -- Leo Forrest Harper, a diesel mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Reola McDaniel, 75 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Reola McDaniel, a homemaker, died June 9. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Central No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Rita S. Morrison, 77 Rita Scalia Morrison of Monroe, retired medical transcriptionist, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Linda McDaniel Ponder, 61 Linda McDaniel Ponder of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery, Hebert.

Huey M. Roberson, 85 RUSTON -- Huey M. Roberson died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bernice City Cemetery.

Karol Ann Shelton, 57 EPPS -- Karol Ann Shelton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Edith Stephenson, 100 BASTROP -- Edith Stephenson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

James W. Strickland, 84 James W. Strickland of Monroe, formerly of Savannah, Ga., a contractor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Betty Thornhill, 78 VIDALIA -- Betty Thornhill died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Vennis "Opal" Traylor, 81 KILBOURNE -- Vennis "Opal" Traylor, a Walmart employee, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilbourne Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Mamie Wilson, 89 WINNSBORO -- Mamie Wilson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Benford, Lucille: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Blankenship, Beverly: 2 p.m. Saturday, Welcome Home Church of God, West Monroe.
Brass, Beulah B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Cason, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Dorsey, Kamalia Freeman: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dorsey, Mary: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Enterkin, Janice: 1 p.m. Saturday at Lismore Baptist Church.
Funk, Juanita Mae: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gatlin, Sarah M.: 2 p.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Harris, Minnie Bea: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James AME Church, Tallulah.
Jones, Gary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Gilliam Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jones Sr., The Rev. Ray O.: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kelley, Murtyle Maxine: 10 a.m. Friday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Quitman.
McMillon, Robert "Bob" Lawrence: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Meadow Heights Baptist Church, Collinsville, Ill.
Miller, Rachel Burns: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Pruitt, Perry: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ransom, McCoy: noon Friday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Seaberry, Brandon: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tohline, The Rev. Daniel W.: 10 a.m. Friday, Jonesboro United Methodist Church.
White, Ray Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilkins, Willie L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: June 18. 2010 1:15AM

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

JAMES W. STRICKLAND Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for James W. Strickland, (84), of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 21, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jimmie D. Pyles officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Strickland was a Navy Veteran and a retired contractor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Strickland and his daughter, Lynn Strickland Gorman. Survivors include one son, Steve Jones and wife Debbie; four grandchildren, Sandy Cribbs, Jennifer Wheelis and husband Lee, Scott Jones, and Jared Jones; four great grand-children, Connor Wheelis, Caden Cribbs, Luke Wheelis, and Jeff Gorman all of West Monroe; great grandson, Jace Gorman and his mother Randi Matuszck all of Texas; mother-in-law, Mrs. Edna West of Crossett, AR; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scott Jones, Jarod Jones, Jace Gorman, and Billy Wayne Ragus. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church or to the Parkinson Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 19, 2010.

VIRGINIA CAPLES WHITMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Graveside Services for Mrs. Virginia Caples Whitman, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, June 20, 2010 at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Robert Leach officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Whitman was born on September 21, 1922 and passed away at the Landmark Nursing and Rehab Center on June 18, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Whitman; parents, Gene and Francis Caples; daughter, Judy Kay Stuckey; step-son, Dennis E. Whitman; granddaughter, Melanie Whitman; sister, Lucille Mayo and brothers, Otis, Odis and Roy Caples. Survivors include her daughter, Pat Scallion and husband Troy of Saline, LA; son, Woodie K. Godwin and wife, Deborah of Downsville, LA; step-son, Robert P. Whitman Jr. and wife, Janice of Austin, TX; twelve grandchildren, Jason Milby, Darla Tippen, Michelle Chambless, Melissa Bradshaw, Heather Sepulvado, Kenny Godwin, Melinda Duncan, Lance Whitman, Dennis Wall, Justin Wall, Andrew Whitman, and Matthew Whitman; eighteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Milby, Steve Tippen, Woodie Godwin Jr., Gary Stuckey, Ben Duncan, and Paul Chambless. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 19, 2010.

Lance E. Antley, 28 POINT -- Lance Edward Antley, surveyor helper, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Monica A. Berry, 59 GRAMBLING -- Monica Anita Berry, a hospital technician, died June 9. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Jarvis Christian College-Pioneer Cemetery, Hawkins, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Helen J. Blankenship, 78 JONESBORO -- Helen J. Blankenship, supervisor of food service, died Sunday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Arneitha Bolden, 77 TALLULAH -- Arneitha Bolden died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Lisa Jackson, 44 TALLULAH -- Lisa Jackson died June 6. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lorine Jensen, 81 Lorine Jensen of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery.

Bertha "Sis" Johnson, 74 WINNSBORO -- Bertha "Sis" Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, near Baskin.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson, 97 WINNSBORO -- Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home.

Jannet Minifield, 42 Jannet Minifield of Monroe, a school teacher, died June 12. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Hazel Copes Myers, 90 ST. JOSEPH -- Hazel Copes Myers died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Legion Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is noon Sunday until service time at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Betty Jane Proffer, 76 GRAYSON -- Betty Jane Proffer, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Adam S. Reljac, 84 WINNSBORO -- Adam S. Reljac, a retired paper company plant manager, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Karol Ann Shelton, 57 EPPS -- Karol Ann Shelton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Forest Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

William "Bill" Toadvin, 56 William "Bill" Clyde Toadvin of Monroe, an attorney, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Robert Williams, 90 WINNSBORO -- Robert Williams, a retired mechanic, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at River of Life, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday at Bibleway Church of God in Christ, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Benford, Lucille: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Blankenship, Beverly: 2 p.m. Saturday, Welcome Home Church of God, West Monroe.
Brass, Beulah B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Calhoun, Wilbert: 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Cason, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Dorsey, Kamalia Freeman: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dorsey, Mary: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Enterkin, Janice: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lismore Baptist Church.
Griffin Sr., James Edward: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church,
Clayton. Harris, Minnie Bea: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James AME Church, Tallulah.
Jones, Gary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Gilliam Baptist Church, West Monroe.
McDaniel, Reola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Central No. 2 Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Miller, Rachel Burns: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Ponder, Linda McDaniel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Pruitt, Perry: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Roberson, Huey M.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Seaberry, Brandon: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stephenson, Edith: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Thornhill, Betty: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Traylor, Vennis "Opal": 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilbourne Baptist Church,
Kilbourne. White, Ray Edward: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilkins, Willie L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: June 19. 2010 1:15AM

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

ADAM S. RELJAC Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mr. Adam S. Reljac, age 84 of Winnsboro, LA will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 21, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro with Father Dwight DeJesus officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Reljac was born December 24, 1925 and passed away on June 18, 2010 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents; Leopold and Frances Volff Reljac, brothers; Tony Reljac, Philip Reljac, Joe Reljac, and Frank Reljac, sister; Frances Reljac, and step son; Alan Payne. Mr. Reljac was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where he served as an Altar Boy as a child. He was a member of the Winnsboro Class of 1944 of which he was called to service prior to his graduation. His niece received his diploma in his place. He was a World War II Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Washington. After the war, he came home and began a career in the paper production industry in several places throughout the country, finally settling in Fort Smith, AR as plant manager with Manville Paper Company until his retirement in 1990. Survivors include: Wife of 35 years: Mary Tate Reljac of Winnsboro, LA. Brother: Leo J. Reljac of Morton Grove, IL. Step-Daughter: Linda Konert and husband Jim of St. Louis, MO. Step Grandchildren: Christee Evans and husband Matt of St. Louis, MO. Steven Konert, Pamela Konert, Craig Payne and Cory Payne. Step-Great Grand children: Kyle and Hannah Walker and Blake Evans. 11 Nieces and Nephews: Mary Helen and husband Basil Smith Jr., Antoinette Dupree and husband Leon, Annie Comiskey and husband Bill, Mona Barbay and husband Curtis, Mary Lou Swanner and husband David, Joseph Kelly Reljac and wife Kathy, Pattie Ann Ryan and husband Jim, Mark Reljac and wife Melissa, Leo J. Reljac, Jr., Pegie Price and husband Chris, and Jeannie Karol and husband John. Many Great Nieces and Nephews. God Children: Chelsea Tarver, Micah Paola, Pegie Price, and Susan Nielson. Pallbearers are: Joe Kelly Reljac, Mark Reljac, Chip Reljac, Kelly Joe Reljac, David Swanner, Trey McNair, Mark Price, and George Paola. Honorary Pallbearers are: Members of the Class of 1944, Basil "Smitty" Smith, Leon Dupree, Bill Comiskey, and Curtis Barbay. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Library, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with a Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 20, 2010.

HELEN LEACHMAN HOLLAND Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Leachman Holland, 86, of Bastrop are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 21, 2010 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Mr. Waymon Swain officiating. Interment will follow in Douglas Cemetery in Douglas, LA at 4:30 P.M. Mrs. Holland, a homemaker and member of Central Church of Christ, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the LeGrand. She loved growing daylilies and raising and selling puppies. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Leachman Johnson and husband Rodney M. of Ruston, LA; a son, Larry Leachman and wife Faye of Mer Rouge, LA; two sisters, Bunnie Keene of Bastrop, LA, Shirley Higgins of Texas; two grandchildren, Terri McKiggin and husband Mike of TX, Richard Leachman of NM; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Holland is preceded in death by husbands, Sherman "Cotton" Leachman and Troy Holland. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Golden Funeral Home. Originally published June 20, 2010.

JAMES CARLTON WHITE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA A dear friend to many and our loved one passed away on June 19, 2010. He was named James Carlton White. The public knew him as Carlton, however his close friends called him "C-Baby" or simply "C". Carlton was, at one time, an avid golfer and fisherman but in the last several years illness prevented him from participation in either. Carlton was a dedicated care-giver to his soul mate Bettye Brenda during her bouts with illness. He would never accept a discouraging diagnosis without going to extremes to find a way to get Bettye on her feet. So many times we all thought that it would be Carlton that nursed Bettye to heaven…but we never know just how our lord and Savior Jesus Christ has our lives and our deaths planned. Carlton and Betty would have celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary today (June 20, 2010). Carlton lived with the fact…believing that "we have loved the stars too fondly to fear or curse the night". He played the cards he was dealt, and played them well. Carlton was an aggressive Mayor of Farmerville. He, more than any other individual, including those in Baton Rouge is responsible for Con Agra coming to Farmerville. He was very head-strong and would not take "NO" for an answer. He dearly loved "politics" and will be sorely missed by many. Carlton was owner and publisher of The Gazette newspaper for 43 years. He was extremely active in local, state and national organizations such as Jaycees, Lions Club, First United Methodist Church, Farmerville Volunteer Fire Department, Louisiana Press Association Board of Directors, Past Master F. & A.M. #53, Knight Templar 32nd Degree Mason, Vice President Dist. B Louisiana Municipal Association and was employed with the Union Parish Sheriffs Office. Carlton is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bettye Brenda White, two sons, Jim White of Geneva, IL and wife Karen, Steven White of Wilmington, NC and wife Jacqui. Three grandchildren, Nicholas White of Lafayette, LA, Nathan White and Natalie White of Geneva, IL, Brother Larry White and wife Judy of Farmerville, LA., nieces and nephews. Born February 2, 1938 in Bernice, LA and passed on Friday, June 19, 2010 in Farmerville, LA. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Carlton White and mother Vivian Reid White. Memorial service is scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at The First United Methodist Church in Farmerville, LA. with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Visitation is Monday, June 21, 2010, from 12:30 P.M. till time of service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 20, 2010.

LAURIE ETHEL BROWN WALLACE CLAYTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mother was a fearless hard worker. Her life was filled with many obstacles, but her tenacity prevailed. She had to be - she was raising twin daughters, virtually alone and with the help of her mother, but more importantly she loved the Lord. In 1943, she pursued a job at Todd Johnson Shipyards and later at Delta Shipyards in New Orleans and became an accomplished welder/burner. But first she attended Gretna Welding School donning blue dungarees, sport shirt, welding helmet, shields and goggles. This six week intensive training gave her the know-how to guide an acetylene torch in sharp, clean lines through heavy metal. An article in The Times-Picayune New Orleans newspaper called "Girls Carry Torch-to Burn Axis" referenced an interview with Laurie Ethel Brown, her friends called her "Billie". She went on to say how this new job is to her like a dream come true. She remarked "That I've been more or less of a tomboy all my life" screaming to make herself heard above the roar of the welding machine motors. "As a kid I never liked dolls. Use to ride bikes and play marbles and row a boat in the bayou. It is a grand feeling when I cut through metal with this acetylene torch." The instructor at this school said the women don't mind getting dirty as coal miners and are much more adaptable and easy to teach. At first they are a little afraid but after ten hours their fear is gone. They learn how to handle electric welding torches in flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions. The instructor asked for a report after their first day on the job. He was told the young women worked so fast and furious they had to be slowed down. In a second article in the "Delta Shipbuilder" dated November 4, 1943, said Miss L. "Billie" Brown is Delta Shipyards' first woman burner. Mother would on occasion talk about how she burned 3" beams in the hull of ships. REMEMBER-women in those days were working for "Victory" while our men were away fighting for our country. After her daughters were born she worked for the Department of the Army, Defense Subsistence Supply Center Headquarters in a capacity of Teletype Communications, which will later come to be known as the Naval Base in New Orleans. She retired in 1972. Mother was full of life and a prankster at times. Mom tried to provide every opportunity to give her daughters a better life than she had. In fact, she managed to purchase a rental property to support her income. Keep in mind she did the majority of the repairs such as hanging 4'x12' sheetrock and floating, plumbing, painting, installing different types of flooring, repairing windows, etc. She was quite good at her endeavors. About the only repair she didn't tackle was roofing. Mrs. Clayton was born November 26, 1918, in Tampa, FL and passed away at Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe, LA on May 5, 2010. Mrs. Clayton was cremated following her death. She was a former resident of New Orleans from 1945 to 2005. She was a member of Mid-City Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Clayton is preceded in death by her parents, William K. and Annie Laurie Chambers Brown; two brothers, William H. Brown, Sr. and wife Irene of Baton Rouge, LA, and C. Vernon Brown and wife Gloria of Tampa, FL, son-in-law, E. Lester Little of Monroe, LA. Survivors include her two twin daughters, Barbara W. and husband Dewaine Lenard of West Monroe, LA and Brenda W. Little of Monroe, LA; cousin, Jean M. Byrd of Winter Park, FL; and nieces and nephews: W. Riley Brown and wife Bettye of Tampa, FL, John L. Brown and wife Bev of Clearwater, Fl, Clint V. Brown and wife Marsha of Tampa, FL, Carol B. Phillipe and husband Allen of St. Rose, LA, William H. Brown, Jr. and wife Katie of Baton Rouge, LA, Cynthia J. Brown of Baton Rouge, LA, Robert M. Brown and wife Patricia of Houston, TX, Jo Ann Brown Robinson of Gonzales, LA; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Cedar Crest Baptist Church on Arkansas Road. |0001324491-01-1.jpg Originally published June 20, 2010.

REVEREND RAY E. PRAGER Callahan-Edfast Mortuary Grand Junction, CO Ray Prager died Sunday at the age of 85. He lived his life as an example of service to others, and touched countless people with kindness, understanding, and non-judgmental Christian faith. He was born in Pittsburgh. In 1943 he joined the Army Air Corps which moved him to the Southern U.S. He married Audrey Bertile Irby and they had a daughter, Donna. His life changed when death took his young bride and he changed his focus to the ministry, nurturing others as they struggled with the difficulties that life can present. He earned a B.A. and Bachelor of Divinity, and became interested in helping people in their time of greatest need, when they were ill or in crisis in the hospital. He worked as hospital chaplain in Baton Rouge, LA, Montgomery, AL, and Alexandria, LA. He was well respected in his profession, offering counseling to fellow ministers and chaplains and developing life-long friendships in the process. He was pastor at several churches in Louisiana, including Faith Baptist Church in Monroe. He was not the stereotype of the judgmental Southern Baptist preacher, instead accepting all beliefs as valid in the sight of God, and seeing good in every person. He renewed his own spirit in the outdoors: hunting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, and seeing beauty in a raindrop. He retired to Colorado to follow his family to the mountains he loved. He raised a loving family who has continued the tradition of service to others through 3 generations. He leaves a legacy of love and caring to his wife, Mary, his daughter Donna Wilson and Elizabeth (Libby) McNeill and son Karl and their families, counting 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service to honor his life was held Friday, June 18 at 11:00 in Colorado. Originally published June 20, 2010.

W.H. HARTZFELDT "DADDY" We miss you! There's not a day that goes by we don't think of you and miss you. Love you forever, Happy Father's Day. Arnessia, Terrace, James, DeShaun, Kenyon and Favion Originally published June 20, 2010.

Albert E. Chapman, 83 FERRIDAY -- Albert Chapman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Comer Funeral Home.

Ruth Hood Cooper, 94 RUSTON -- Ruth Hood Cooper, a retired sitter, formerly of Dubach, died Saturday. Services are 10 am. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Rest Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Jettie Jane Johnson James, 82 WATERPROOF -- Jettie Jane Johnson James, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until the time of service.

Roslea Kennedy, 75 BASTROP -- Roslea Kennedy, homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Boyd Hedge Cemetery in Ashley County, Ark. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Kellie Shannon Post, 38 WINNFIELD -- Kellie Shannon Post, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Betty Jane Proffer, 76 GRAYSON -- Betty Jane Proffer, homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will be in Chickasaw Cemetery, Olla. Visitation in Sunday from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Rodney Statham, 74 CALHOUN -- Rodney Statham, retired construction project manager, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James W. Strickland, 84 James W. Strickland, a contractor formerly of Savannah, Ga., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Virginia Caples Whitman, 87 Virginia Caples Whitman, a homemaker, of West Monroe died Friday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Johnson, Bertha "Sis": 2 p.m. Sunday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Myers, Hazel Copes: 2 p.m. Sunday, Legion Cemetery, Newellton.
Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Tuesday, River of Life, Winnsboro.
Published: June 20. 2010 1:15AM

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

D. RODNEY STATHAM Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. D. Rodney Statham, age 74, are 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment follows at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Rodney Statham was born on September 9, 1935, in Girard, LA to Harry and Myrine Statham. He was a graduate of Neville High School Class of '54. He was a retired industrial construction project manager, a longtime member of Calhoun First Baptist Church, and a veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Kevin Statham; baby sister, Faith Myrine Statham; and brothers, Harry Taylor, John Rufus, Raymond B and Ernest Cooper Statham. Rodney is survived by wife, Earline Mathus Statham; two sons, Rodney Earl Statham and wife Kristine of Crosby, TX, and Richard Wayne Statham and wife Velma of Calhoun, LA; grand children Jessica Statham Jackson and husband Steven, Wesley Blade Statham, Derek Williams and wife Courtney, Cassandra Johnson and husband Will and Samantha Bottoms; great grandchildren Kirstin Johnson, Carlisle Johnson, Brooke Williams, Brittnie Heacock, Lee Bottoms, and Kurt Bottoms; great-great grand child, Marley Marie Bottoms. He also leaves behind three brothers, Otis "Dan" Statham (Lucille) of Monroe, LA; Roy Statham (Sarah) of Chester, SC, and Carl W. Statham (Cynthia) of Gilmer, TX, and Rodney will be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Randy Wilbanks, Arlon Terrell, Jerry Aulds, Kenneth Bain, J. A. "Dude" Halley, and Ray Walters. Visitation is Monday, June 21, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 21, 2010.

JOYCE MARIE COTNEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Joyce Marie Cotney, 70, are 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Rev. Carl Schurte and Bro Nathan Thorton will officiate. Joyce Cotney was born January 10, 1940 in Kelly, LA to Stanley and Lillian Ballew Smith. She retired from Bancroft Bag after 33 years of service and she was a member of Living Way Apostolic Church. She was preceded in death by husband, H. Everett Cotney in 1984; son, Mike Cotney in 2009; 3 brothers, Skeeter, Dean and Jimmy and a sister, Jean. Survivors include two daughters, Lititia Wheeler of West Monroe, and Mary Morris and husband, Bobby of Eros; son, Stanley Cotney of West Monroe; seven grandchildren, Kathy, Norma, DeeDee, Rachel, Samantha, Kammy and Mandi; ten great grand children; two brothers, Malcolm Smith (Maurine) and Stanley; and three sisters, Loyce Caloway, Imogene Claunch, and Rose Varnell; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation is Monday, June 21, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 21, 2010.

LIT CARROLL Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Lit Carroll, 80, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Bro. Waymon Swain and Bro. Wilfred Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA. Lit Carroll was born August 28, 1929 and passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010. Mr. Carroll was a member of Delhi Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his children, Stacey Carroll, Robert Dewayne Carroll, and Brenda Frost; and parents, Jessie and Earline Carroll. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mildred Swain Carroll; children, Linda Parker and husband, Joe and Ricky Carroll and wife, Debbie; brothers, Hank Carroll and Walter Carroll; sisters, Bessie Norman, Lois Cunningham, Mary Fife, and Bonnie Wynn; 12-grandchildren and 20-great grandchildren; host of other family members and friends. Pallbearers are Kenneth Frost, Jr., Kenneth Sanders, Jr., Ricky Carroll, Jr., Michael Sanders, Dustin Sanders, Ace Fife, Bubba Walters, and Tony Cannon. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, June 21, 2010, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 21, 2010.

Joyce Cotney, 70 WEST MONROE -- Joyce Marie Cotney, a retired employee of Bancroft Bag, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Darryl Criss, 49 Darryl Patrick Criss, a security guard, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Margie Holloway, 78 DELHI -- Margie C. Holloway, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Burial will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Gladys Kilpatrick, 90 DUBACH -- Gladys Kilpatrick died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston.

Donny Lynn, 61 BASTROP -- Donny Ray Lynn, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Saturday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be at Beekman Cemetery.

Elzie Mason, 80 HARRISONBURG -- Elzie Lee Mason died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Adam Reljac, 84 WINNSBORO -- Adam S. Reljac, a retired paper industry plant manager, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro, Burial will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged:
Cooper, Ruth Hood: 10 a.m. Monday , Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
James, Jettie Jane Johnson: 2 p.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Kennedy, Roslea: 10 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Proffer, Betty Jane: 10 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Strickland, James W.: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Tuesday, River of Life, Winnsboro.

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

DR. MANMOHAN SINGH DHALIWAL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Services for Dr. Manmohan Singh Dhaliwal, age 85, of Monroe, LA will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Dr. Manmohan Singh Dhaliwal was born in Samundari, Lyallpur, India in 1925. His family settled in Bhadaur, Punjab, India. Dr. Dhaliwal passed away June 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Dr. Kailash K Dhaliwal, son's Mahinderpal (Paul) and his wife Tisa, Karminderpal (Karl), and his wife Sookham, grandchildren, Ronica, Jaspreet, Kristen, Paul, Simran, Arjun, and Neel Dhaliwal, all of Monroe; as well as his loving brother's Dr. Amrik S. Dhaliwal of New Jersey, Gurdip S. Dhaliwal of Los Angeles, Ca; as well as various loving nieces and nephews. Dr. Dhaliwal did his BA from Lyallpur college, B.Ed and MA from Delhi University. In 1965 he came to Utah State University, Logan to do his PhD.d From 1967 until his retirement in 1993, he was a professor at Alcorn State University, He retired and settled in Monroe to be closer to his sons. He was well loved and was always happy with life. He was eager to help everyone. He spent 3 months in his village in Punjab early this year and loved each moment of it. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 22, 2010.

MARGIE LYNN CARTER HOLLOWAY Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed in scarlet. Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come." These words are taken from Proverbs 31 and describe why Mrs. Margie Holloway so deserves the rest and rejoicing that now greet her. Funeral Services for Mrs. Margie Lynn Carter Holloway, age 78 of Delhi, LA will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2010 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Jimmy Harper and Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Holloway was born Margie Lynn Carter on August 1, 1931, to Alfred and Bessie Tuberville Carter in Point, La. She married her life-long sweetheart, J. W. Holloway on September 24, 1946. Together they worked hard and built their home and a successful farming operation along the banks of the Bayou Macon in the Madison Parish community of Little Fork. The Holloways were blessed with two children, Jimmie Lynn Holloway Franklin and Jeff Holloway. Mrs. Holloway completed her degree in home economics at Northeast Louisiana State College in 1963, teaching at Crowville and Central High Schools. She was known throughout the area for her beautiful flowers and gardens. She greatly enjoyed traveling with her family and experiencing gardens in other areas of the state and throughout the country. In her later years, Mrs. Holloway cared for her home and family, particularly devoted to meeting the needs of her son Jeff who was paralyzed in an accident in 1971. The addition of grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout the years gave her even more souls to nurture and cherish. She passed from this life to her eternal rest on June 20, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Holloway was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Eursel Carter and Willie Glen Carter; son-in-law W.T. "Tommy" Franklin; and great-grandson Caleb Franklin. She is survived by her husband J.W. Holloway of Delhi; her children, Jimmie Lynn Holloway Franklin and Jeff Holloway; two sisters, Delilah Mauldin of West Monroe, and Daisy Neathery of Summerdell, AL; grandchildren Shelly Franklin Crawford and husband Paul of Delhi, Steven Franklin and wife Angie of Delhi, and Jason Franklin and wife Jennifer of Monroe; great-grandchildren Anna and Randall Crawford, Emily and Katie Franklin, and Collier Franklin; and a number of sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers are; Steven Franklin, Jason Franklin, Paul Crawford, Randall Crawford, Darren Green and Colby Pepper. Honorary Pallbearers are; Emmitt Sparks, R. V. Sanches, Dennis Ray Franklin and Roger Perot. Mrs. Holloway's favorite passage of scripture was Psalm 23; without a doubt, she will now dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 22, 2010.

Glen Anderson, 86 of West Monroe, a retired principal, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Joyce M. Cotney, 70 Joyce Marie Cotney of West Monroe, a retired operator for Bancroft Bag, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sue Cox, 64 BONITA -- Sue Cox, a retired bank employee, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gladys Kilpatrick, 90 DUBACH -- Gladys Kilpatrick, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach.

Ruby G. Lee, 73 BASTROP -- Ruby Earl Garner Lee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Elzie L. Mason, 80 HARRISONBURG -- Elzie Lee Mason, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Leland. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Old Catahoula Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

William Mitchell Jr., 61 TALLULAH -- William Mitchell Jr. died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Union Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Gladys L. Nugent, 95 Gladys L. Nugent of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Rose F. Parsons, 95 Rose Falletta Parsons of Monroe, a retired Sears employee, died June 10. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Chloteil Starnes, 88 SIKES -- Chloteil Starnes, a retired security guard, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Rodney Statham, 74 CALHOUN -- Rodney Statham, a retired industrial construction project manager, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Betty B. Walton, 73 HEBERT -- Betty Joyce Ballard Walton died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Cemetery, Newellton.

Previously acknowledged:
Holloway, Margie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Tuesday, River of Life, Winnsboro.
Published: June 22. 2010 1:15AM

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

GARRY BURNETTE TYLER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Garry B. Tyler, age 57, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church of Monroe with Bro. David Willoughby officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Garry was born March 20, 1953 in Monroe, LA and passed away in Monroe on June 20, 2010. He was a lifelong devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a faithful deacon. He was preceded in death by his mother: Mary Tyler. Garry is survived by two sons: Benjamin Tyler and Brad Tyler; father: W. B. Tyler; sister: Ann Booker and husband, Bud of Searcy, AR. and one brother: Thomas E. Tyler. Pallbearers will be Dean Foster, James Mann, Buddy Tyler, Carl Dunn, Charles Perry, and Roy Price. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 300 Washington Street, Monroe, LA 71201-6751. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to the time of service Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 23, 2010.

GLEN LEE ANDERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Glen Anderson, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Neil Everett will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. Anderson was born January 1, 1924 in Standard, LA and passed away June 21, 2010 in Ruston, LA. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Wilson Anderson and a granddaughter, Kira Dawn Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church and served his country during World War II and the Korean Conflict as a United States Marine. He served as principal of Central, Okaloosa, Westside and Richardson Schools in Ouachita Parish. He is survived by his wife, Montez Gilmore Anderson; son, Richard Glen Anderson and wife Karen; daughters, Darlene Anderson James and husband Rod, and Judy May and husband Jim; granddaughters, Raine Neilson and husband Andrew, Janna James, Mallory James, and Jeani Towns; grandsons, Casey Anderson, Bill James, Justin May, and Jeffrey May and wife Sandy; great-granddaughters, Virginia Towns, Brooklyn Towns, and Cheyanne Butter; and great-grandsons, Coleman Towns, and Big Ben Neilson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Special thanks to the caring staff of the Alpine Guest Home and Agape Hospice. Memorials may be made to the Agape Hospice Charitable Fund or to Alpine Guest Home Discretionary Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 23, 2010.

HORACE "PICK" CROCKER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Horace "Pick" Crocker, 87, of Calhoun will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, June 24, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Rev. Lance Otwell will be officiating with interment following at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Crocker was born October 29, 1922 in Calhoun and passed away June 21, 2010 in Calhoun. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the United Sates Army and retired as a machine operator with over 30 years of service at Manville. Mr. Crocker was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Leila Crocker, a brother, Orval Crocker and parents, Laney and Myrtle Crocker. Mr. Crocker is survived by his sons, Paul Crocker and wife Judy and Don Crocker and wife Kandi; brothers, Willis Crocker and J N Crocker and wife Hazel; sisters, Julette Lewis and Lylia McClure; grand-children; Josh Crocker and wife Wendy, Brittany Dorsey and husband Jeff, Cody Crocker, Chelsea Crocker, Chase Crocker and Kameron Crocker; 3 great-grandchildren; Victoria Crocker, Cameron Hicks and Josslin Dorsey. Pallbearers will be Tim Crocker, Chase Crocker, Chad Otwell, Mike Crocker, Josh Crocker, Cody Crocker and Tracy Wayne Crocker. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 23, 2010.

ROLLIE EMERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Rollie Emerson, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2010, with his loving family by his side at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was born on March 10, 1921 and had lived in Jackson - George County all his life. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his faithful and loving wife of 49 years, Catherine Virginia Emerson; three daughters, Catherine Glover of Ocean Springs, MS, Melody Tucker and husband Hugh of Monroe, LA, Kelly Johnson and husband Russell of Wade, MS; two sons, Gary Emerson of Hurley, MS, and Roger Emerson of Mobile, AL; grandchildren, James Glover, Kim Glover, Colton Tucker, Garret Emerson, Ashley Emerson, Kristin Parden, Dustin Johnson, Kayla Johnson; and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Holder Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, MS and Thursday one hour prior to service at the church. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Hurley United Methodist Church, Hurley, MS. Interment will be at Davis Family Cemetery in Harleston. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Louisiana War Veterans Home for their extra special care given in the last few months. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 23, 2010.

Glen Anderson, 86 Glen L. Anderson of West Monroe, a retired principal, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Joyce M. Cotney, 70 Joyce Marie Cotney of West Monroe, a retired operator for Bancroft Bag, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sue Cox, 64 BONITA -- Sue Cox, a retired bank employee, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gladys Kilpatrick, 90 DUBACH -- Gladys Kilpatrick, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach.

Ruby G. Lee, 73 BASTROP -- Ruby Earl Garner Lee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Thursday at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Elzie L. Mason, 80 HARRISONBURG -- Elzie Lee Mason, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Leland. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Old Catahoula Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

William Mitchell Jr., 61 TALLULAH -- William Mitchell Jr. died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Union Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Gladys L. Nugent, 95 Gladys L. Nugent of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Rose F. Parsons, 95 Rose Falletta Parsons of Monroe, a retired Sears employee, died June 10. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Chloteil Starnes, 88 SIKES -- Chloteil Starnes, a retired security guard, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Rodney Statham, 74 CALHOUN -- Rodney Statham, a retired industrial construction project manager, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Betty B. Walton, 73 HEBERT -- Betty Joyce Ballard Walton died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Cemetery, Newellton.

Previously acknowledged:
Holloway, Margie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Williams, Robert: 11 a.m. Tuesday, River of Life, Winnsboro.
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Published: June 23. 2010 1:15AM

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

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

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

EDNA MADGE MAYNOR HATTON Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Edna Madge Maynor Hatton, 96, of Liddieville, LA passed away early morning of Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. She was born on January 15, 1914 in Washington Parish, Louisiana. In 1919 her family moved to the Winnsboro area. She lived with her parents and siblings on a small farm in the Midway / Sardis Community west of Winnsboro. After graduating from Winnsboro High School in 1931, she worked as a saleslady in several dry good establishments in Winnsboro. Mrs. Edna, as she was known to many, married W. A. Hatton in 1938, and they established a home in Liddieville. She lived in the same home until her death. On August 1, 1940, she was employed as Deputy Registrar of Voters for Franklin Parish at the salary of $ 50.00 a month. She was later recommended and commissioned as Registrar of Voters in 1942 upon the death of the previous registrar, Melvin Stout. She remained in that position for 65 years and 8 months until her retirement in 2006. According to Mrs. Edna, "The work involved a great deal of responsibility and held many challenges. I always tried to conduct the office in an honorable and business like way letting no one influence me to do anything contrary to the rules and laws of the office." In her personal life, she was long time member of Beouf River Baptist Church; she was a member of the Extension Service Home Demonstration Club in earlier years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Owen and Laura Jean Sheppard Maynor. Her husband of over 50 years W. A. Hatton, preceded her in death in 1991. Her sisters, Ida Nell Keys, Auba Mae McCain and Laura Loraine Miller also preceded her. She is survived by her only child Evelyn H. Good and husband Glenn E. Good of Arkadelphia, AR and of Liddieville. She is also survived by a brother, Lester Maynor; nieces, Bettie Ann McCain Ross, Barbara Miller Rice, Irma Miller Morace, Glenda Maynor Littleton, Kathleen Maynor Erwin, Opal Keyes Smith; and a nephew, Robert Maynor. She was cared for by wonderful ladies: Nancy Johnson, Jolene Brown, Tana Orten, Jessie Townsend and Beth Stephens. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 27, 2010 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery. The Maynor-Hatton Scholarship Fund has been established to honor Mrs. Edna and Laura Maynor, her mother. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to this scholarship fund at Henderson State University Foundation, Henderson State University, and Arkadelphia, AR 71923 or to a charity of your choice. Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Originally published June 26, 2010.

Thelma Austin, 94 BASTROP -- Thelma Austin. formerly of Monroe and West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Riverview Cemetery, South Grand, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sarah Annice Blon, 81 DOWNSVILLE -- Sarah Annice Blon died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Point Wilhite Cemetery, Wilhite. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry "Dwayne" Carr, 65 GARLAND, Texas -- Larry "Dwayne" Carr died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Rest Haven Funeral Home, Rockwall, Texas.

Gerald Collins, 69 TALLULAH -- Gerald Collins, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Assie Lee Cox, 65 DELHI -- Assie Lee Cox died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greater One Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Warden.

Tyrone Davis, 30 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Tyrone Davis, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Vernon D. Ford, 80 BOSSIER CITY -- Vernon D. Ford, formerly of Alexandria, retired from the Air Force, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Choudrant Cemetery.

John H. Greene, 83 OLLA -- John Hodges Greene, retired from the Louisiana Forestry Commission, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Olla United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Colfax Cemetery, Colfax.

Edna Hatton, 96 WINNSBORO -- Edna Hatton, retired Franklin Parish registrar of voters, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Joe Maddox, 71 EPPS -- Joe Maddox, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah, Epps. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Warden, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clifford T. Paul, 79 Clifford T. Paul of Calhoun, a retired riverboat captain for the Army Corps of Engineers, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Herman Lee Reed, 87 Herman Lee Reed of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clyde L. Sanford, 76 FERRIDAY -- Clyde Leroy Sanford died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Westside Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Jodie 'J.T.' Shelton, 89 BERNICE -- Jodie "J.T." Shelton died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at New Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Lisbon, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Homer.

Carolyn J. Trigg, 61 MARION -- Carolyn J. Trigg died June 13. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Sunday at East Bayou Baptist Church, Lafayette. Arrangements are under the direction of T.H. Robertson Funeral Home, North Carolina. Marteal

Berry Webb, 90 Marteal Berry Webb of West Monroe, a teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Bell, Beulah Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom, Tallulah.
Brown Jr., Eli: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burns, Madge Green: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church,Bernice.
Chapman, Albert Edward: 10 a.m. Saturday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Criss,Darryl Patrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi.
Hannon, Jerry Wayne: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Harper, James Jefferson: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Lucy Catholic Church, Hodge.
Hattin, Roosevelt: 3 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Betty Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rising Sun Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jones, Gary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Kelly, Cleola: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Martin, Cleo: 2 p.m. Sunday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
McCarty, Orville Glendell: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Newellton.
Peevy, William C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Perry, Kenneth Henry: 11:00 a.m. Monday, Point Assembly of God, Downsville.
Post, Kellie Shannon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Millcreek Baptist Church, Goldonna.
Rucker, Odell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry.
Starks, Andrew Lee "Preacher": 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Lillie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: June 26. 2010 1:15AM

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

BERNARD FORD MCKENZIE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Bernard Ford McKenzie will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 28, 2010, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Interment will at follow Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. McKenzie passed away June 26, 2010 at his home in Monroe, LA after a long valiant fight with cancer. He was born June 29, 1959, the son of Charles Edgar McKenzie, Jr. and Suzanne Ford McKenzie. Bernard was a graduate of River Oaks School and Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Archaeology. Following graduation from Louisiana State University he began working at McKenzie and Mouk Inc., in Monroe, LA, which was the start of a successful career in the insurance industry. Before his death he was serving as Vice-President, Commercial Lines Sales Manager for Community Financial Insurance Center. Bernard was recently inducted as President of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana. He was a member of the Rotary Club and actively participated in numerous community organizations and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Bernard was a devoted and loving husband and father who was dedicated to his family and will be remembered as a beloved friend to many. Mr. McKenzie was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edgar McKenzie, Jr.; and brother, Charles Edgar McKenzie III. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Zaunbrecher McKenzie; daughter, Lucy Suzanne McKenzie; his mother, Suzanne Ford McKenzie of Monroe, LA; his in-laws, Harry and Lucy Zaunbrecher of Jones, LA; two sisters, Lynn McDonald and Carrie Davidson and husband Dan; niece and nephew, Frances Davidson and David McDonald. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Marshall III, Scott Anderson, Ryan Sartor, Douglas Netterville, Scott Moore, Kelly Martin, Eugene Montgomery, Jeff Mouk, and Mark Ulrich. Visitation will be Sunday, June 27, 2010, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Sarcoma Center. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 27, 2010.

CLIFFORD T. PAUL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Clifford T. Paul, 79, of Calhoun, are at 10:00 AM Monday June 28, 2010 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment follows at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Paul was born March 22, 1931 in Manila, AR and departed this life June 24, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired Riverboat Captain from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Blair Paul; 5 daughters Linda Clark and husband Doug, Rita Hollingsworth and husband Arnold, Vickie Bruffett and husband Wendell, Cathy Lawrence and husband Ted and Teresa Paul; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 1 half-brother, Robert Paul and 2 half-sisters June Reid and Shirley Garner. Pallbearers are his grandsons Chris Brady, Jayson Brady, Clifford Hollingsworth, Lanny Hollingsworth, Brandon Bruffett, Ryan Bruffett and Michael Lee. Visitation is Sunday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published June 27, 2010.

DEIDRE HAY ROBERTS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Deidre Hay Roberts, 43, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Monday, June 28, 2010, at Parkview Baptist Church with Dr. Lee McGlone officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Roberts passed away Friday, June 25, 2010. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, where she sang in the church choir. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her sister, Joni Nicole Hay. Survivors include her husband, Allan Roberts; daughter, Hannah Roberts of Monroe; step daughter, Cayce Roberts of Monroe; stepson, Josh Roberts of Atlanta, GA; grandson, Kale Bishop Nolan; parents, Bert and Carol Hay of West Monroe; brother, Jeremy Hay and wife Tonya of West Monroe; sisters-in-law, Gwen Laney and husband Jack of Clearwater, FL, and Kathleen Smith and husband Colby of Houston, TX; mother-in-law, Virginia Roberts of Monroe; nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Courtney, Tyler, Jordan, and Madelyn Hay, Saige Pemberton, Austin Pemberton, and Chris Smith. Pallbearers will be Gary Hay, Jim Miller, Jeremy Hay, Josh Roberts, Colby Smith, and Chris Smith. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 27, 2010.

FRANCES MOULDER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Moulder, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 28, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. David Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Mrs. Moulder was born in Winnsboro, LA on May 24, 1938 and passed away on June 25, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Moulder loved playing cards with her friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Moulder; and brother, Charles White. She is survived by her son, Kerry Roger Moulder and his wife, Cheryl; granddaughters, Katie Moulder, Audra Lockwood Reneau; great-grandchildren, Buddy and Trinity Reneau; brothers, James White, Billy Ray White; half brother, Larry White; sisters, Helen Buckley, and Sharon Hodges; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Clarence Pemberton, Shane Renwick, Tommy Walpole, Waymond Sims, Duke Johnston, and Eric Hodges. Honorary Pallbearer will be Raymond Gates. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 27, 2010.

ORA BASEY LEE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Ora Basey Lee, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 28, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Lee was born in Austin, TX on September 25, 1925 and passed away on June 26, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was one of ten children and received the Mother of the Year Award twice by ABWA. Mrs. Lee was a lifetime member of the 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division and a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary, and former member of the Annie D. Bennett Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Monroe. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Spencer Lee; children, Pam Buttitta and husband Jackie, Liz Street and husband Charles, Becky Lee, Cindy Chelette and husband Curt; ten grandchildren, Natalie Raines and husband Danny, Tommy Street and wife, Rachel, Joey Buttitta, Glen Street and wife Laura, Troy Littlefield and wife Marcee, Sarah Roberson, Chuck Street, Forrest Street, Christi Chelette, Cory Chelette; great-grandchildren, Christin Payne and husband Chase, Amanda Raines, Marisa Buttitta, Bryndan Roberson, Mac Street, Kahla Street, Kason Street, Austin Street, Sage Street, Ella Street, Mary Grace Littlefield, and Molly Littlefield; one great-great-grandchild on the way; sister, Betty Carone; and brother, Jerry Basey. Pallbearers will be Legion of Honor with Barak Shrine Temple. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe or Shiners Hospital. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 27, 2010.

WILBUR ALLEN JOHNSON Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. BASTROP, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Wilbur Allen Johnson will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop with Reverends James Benbrook and Edward M. Head officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Mr. Johnson was born July 6, 1925 and he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 25, 2010. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and a retired mechanic with International Paper Company. He was a recepient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in World War II as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division in the Euorpean Theatre. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Johnson; a son, John Allen Johnson and wife, Esther of Clinton, MS.; three daughters, Dianne Morris Yarbrough of West Monroe, Donna Atkins and husband, Steve of Bastrop, Debby Dempsey and husband Russell of Mena, Arkansas; six grand-children, Zachary Johnson, Heather Morris, Zee Zee Wilson, Russell Atkins, Anna Claire Berry, and Heath Allen Johnson; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Bruce Brice of Natchez, MS.; and a brother in law, Willis Freeland of Bastrop; 5 step-children; 11 step-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. www.coxfuneral.com Originally published June 27, 2010.

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

NITA FAYE COOPER MAYNOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Services will be held today to 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Chapel in Winnsboro, Louisiana for Nita Faye Maynor with Rev. Troy J. Dennard officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Nita Faye was born on February 17, 1933 in Sicily Island to Robert E. "Buster" Cooper and Oleta Newsom Cooper. Buster had moved to Sicily Island from Goss, Mississippi where he met and married Oleta. Nita Faye was the eldest of 3 children. Her sister and best friend, Willie Mae Cooper Fisher resides in Lake Providence. The youngest of their family, brother, Bobby Ray Cooper and wife, Millie, live in Oak Grove, Louisiana. J. Lester Maynor married the love of his life when she was only a sweet 15 years old. For the past 61 years, she and Lester have been devoted to each other and their 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. In 1963, they built their home on the original Maynor property on Liddieville Road. It was there that Nita Faye enjoyed working in her flowers, crocheting, visiting with friends, and cooking delicious chocolate pies for Lester and for every family holiday dinner. Nita Faye was a member of Temple Baptist church and kept Christ in her heart and deeds, even after illness prevented her from attending services. She witnessed for Christ through her devotion and generosity to family and friends. Nita's family is her legacy. Her first born, Glenda Faye Maynor Littleton, and husband, Thomas resides in Bastrop. Their daughter Angela Littleton Jaggers, husband Marvin, and children Chelsea and Maverick live nearby. Melissa Littleton Gallagher, husband Tommy and children Micheal, Matthew, and Megan make their home in Ruston. The youngest daughter, Kathleen Maynor Erwin, and husband Aaron make their residence in Cornersville, Tennessee. Her daughter, Alicia, husband Danny and children Avery, Laurel, and Talon reside in Murfreesboro, TN. Nita Faye's son, Robert, has made Hebert, Louisiana his home. His son, Michael, wife Bambi and children Rayven and Phoenix also live nearby in Hebert. Katie, the youngest grandchild has 3 children, Lauren, Kenneth, and Justin. Nita Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. "Buster" Cooper and Oleta Cooper, and by her oldest grandson, Damon Christopher Adams. She is survived and ever loved by her lifelong companion, Lester Maynor, children Glenda, Kathleen, and Robert, grandchildren Angela, Melissa, Alicia, Michael, and Katie, great-grandchildren Chelsea, Maverick, Micheal, Matthew, Megan, Avery, Laurel, Talon, Rayven, Phoenix, Lauren, Kenneth, and Justin, and 9 nieces and 4 nephews. Nita Faye had a host of special friends that will forever remember her. Pallbearers will be Marvin Jaggers, Tommy Gallagher, Michael Maynor, Danny Enroth, Glenn Good, and Jimmy Ross. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 28, 2010.

PALMER B. FROST SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Palmer B. Frost Sr. will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God with Rev. Tracy Ables officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Frost was born January 18, 1939 in Frost Town, La. and died June 27, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Frost was a retired chief inspector working for numerous pipeline companies during his career. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman, who loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Coletha Frost and infant daughter, Ramona Faye Frost, and brother, Clyde Nelson Frost. Survivors include his six children, Randy Keith Pugh, Peggy Sue Stephenson, Theresa Frost, Palmer B. Frost Jr. and wife Stephanie, Scott Dewayne Frost and Cheri and Rodney Eugene Frost and wife Jamie; two sisters, Daurline Tanner and Myrene Tanner, 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Justin Underwood, Dustin Underwood, Alan Spillers, Randy Spillers, Lane Frost and Joseph Frost. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Tedeton, Billy Rogers, and Drew Ticheli. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, June 28, 2010 at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God, near Downsville , LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 28, 2010.

Frances Bowman, 86 RAYVILLE -- Frances T. Bowman, a bank teller, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Pattie Johnson, 79 BASTROP -- Pattie Jean Johnson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Apostolic Church in Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes of Bastrop. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Ora Lee, 84 WEST MONROE -- Ora Basey Lee, a beautician, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time at the funeral home.

Bernard McKenzie, 50 Bernard Ford McKenzie, an insurance agent, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Billy Morris, 45 JONESVILLE -- Billy Morris died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Frances Moulder, 72 WEST MONROE -- Frances Moulder, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.

Clifford Paul, 79 CALHOUN -- Clifford T. Paul, a retired riverboat captain for the Corps of Engineers, died Thursday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun.

Deidre Roberts, 43 Deidre Hay Roberts, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Blon, Sarah Annice: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Point Wilhite Cemetery,
Wilhite. Brown Jr., Eli: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Cox, Assie Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater One Baptist Church, Delhi.
Jordn, Glena: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mayor, Nita Faye: 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Perry, Kenneth Henry: 11 a.m. Monday, Point Assembly of God, Downsville.
Ritchie, George Orice: 10 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Published: June 28. 2010 1:15AM

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

FRANCES EDNA BOWMAN Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Frances Edna Bowman, 86, of Archibald, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Archibald, LA with Bro. John Cleveland, Bro. William P. "Billy" Minyard, and Bro. Otis Lynn Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Frances Edna Tower Bowman was born February 8, 1924 in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the First Baptist Church of Archibald, a member of D.M.A. and the V.F.W. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Frances Tower; sister, Alice Dunn; brothers, Charles Tower and Robert Tower; and grandson, Jay Mercer. Survivors include her husband, Otis Bowman of Archibald; daughter, Carolyn Mercer and husband, Claude of Rayville, LA; granddaughter, Jan Minyard and husband, Billy of Denham Springs, LA; great grandchildren, Jessica DeWitt of Denham Springs, LA, Jordan DeWitt of Denham Springs, LA, and Timothy Grissom of Rayville, LA; sister-in-law, Vera Bowman of Crocket, TX; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Virginia Bowman of Mangham, LA and Charles and Ruby Bowman of Delhi, LA; a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bobby Cheek, Tom Hill, Billy McCullough, James "Imp" Hendrix, Jesse Gwin, and Aubrey Spillers. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, at First Baptist Church of Archibald. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 29, 2010.

In precious memory of Trey Fitzgerald 6-29-64 to 2-9-10 "My Precious Brother" I wish I could see you one more time, come walking through my door, but I know that is impossible, I will hear your voice no more, I know you can feel my tears, and you don't want me to cry, yet my heart is broken because I can't understand why someone so precious had to die, I pray that God will give me strength, and somehow get me through, as I struggle with this heartache that was caused by losing you. Your loving sisters, Vickie & Jan Originally published June 29, 2010.

John Beard, 72 CORDELL, Okla. -- John "Raymond" Beard, a farmer and oil field worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Eula P. Dickerson, 90 MER ROUGE -- Eula Payton Dickerson, a retired florist, died June 19. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Ouida M. Dozier, 87 CROWVILLE -- Ouida M. Dozier died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Barbara L. Ellerbe, 80 BASTROP -- Barbara Lee Ellerbe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Clara B. Flanagan, 87 BASTROP -- Clara Bell Flanagan, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Palmer Frost Sr., 71 DOWNSVILLE -- Palmer Frost Sr., a retired pipeline chief inspector, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jewell Hill Jr., 85 GILBERT -- Jewell Hill Jr., retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Elizabeth Hopkins, 84 VIDALIA -- Elizabeth "Betty" Hopkins died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Florien. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Nancy J. Luedecking, 75 RUSTON -- Nancy J. Luedecking died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Roger B. McCall, 59 Roger B. McCall of Monroe, a retired hairdresser, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary L. Milton, 81 Mary Liza Milton of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Herman L. Reed, 87 Herman Lee Reed of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Amos Till, 86 MARION -- Amos Till, retired from the Air Force, died Sunday. Private family services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Rev. Billy C. Vaughn Sr., 75 The Rev. Billy C. Vaughn Sr. of Monroe, a minister, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Tiny Walker, 89 Tiny Walker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Blon, Sarah Annice: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Point Wilhite Cemetery,
Wilhite. Cox, Assie Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater One Baptist Church, Delhi.
Published: June 29. 2010 1:15AM

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

DOTTIE CUMMINS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Dottie Sue Zeigler Cummins, 75, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday June 30, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Milton Pray officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dot was born November 1, 1934 in Eros, LA and passed away Monday June 28, 2010 at her home in West Monroe after a lengthy illness. Her parents were Elma Boatright Zeigler and Nicholas Hood Zeigler. Dottie Sue was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. Married to Joe S. Cummins, her husband of 47 years, she spent the greater part of her life in Monroe and West Monroe where she raised her children and devoted herself to being a loving wife and mother. In her later years as she became a grandmother and the great-grandmother, she found hours of pleasure watching her young "children" grow and develop. Dot was devoted to her family and friends and never missed an opportunity to do something for them. She is preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Zeigler Bennett, and two brothers, Albert Zeigler and Lewis Zeigler. She is survived by her husband, Joe Cummins; two daughters, Kelly Ann Doucette and Erin Paige Cummins both of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Nile Nichole Hernandez and Whitney Aron Simpson both of Houston, TX; and blessed with three great-grandchildren, Garrett, Landyn, and Morgan Hernandez. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM Wednesday June 30, 2010 until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers the family asks that anyone wishing to make a memorial would do so to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 381101-9929. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 30, 2010.

INGEBOURG A. LEDBETTER Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, LA Ingebourg A. Ledbetter was born to Christopf and Maria Louise Stumpf Mangold on May 11, 1927, in Wuerzburg, Germany. Funeral services celebrating the life of Ingebourg A. Ledbetter will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, LA with the Reverend Daniel O'Connor and Reverend Martin Laird officiating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Ledbetter came to the USA in 1958, having tolerated the bombing of her home in Wuerzburg, Germany in 1945, and again in 1964, where she moved to Alexandria upon her husband's retirement from the Army. Mrs. Ledbetter loved to have conversations with her friends and family on how her family not only lost their home in Wuerzburg during World War II, but also the loss of her father and her love for baking German cookies and cakes. She was deeply involved with the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #1736. In Monroe, she was involved with St. Joseph Catholic Church and the numerous feast day celebration honoring not only the Hispanic parishioners but also parishioners of Italian and Asian descent. She loved to entertain her friends and family. Her husband, Jessie E. Ledbetter; her parents, Christopf and Maria Stumpf Mangold; her sister, Hilde Haaf and brother-in-law, Adam Haaf, precede her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Josey King; grandsons, Tim King (Jenny), Tom King, Jr. and Tony King (Kelly); four great grandsons, Cody, Jacob, Jaydon and Parker King; nephew, Jessie Smith (Pat) and many nephews and nieces in the USA and nephews, Roland Haaf (Johanna) and Robert Haaf (Irmgard); great niece, Sonja Ronge (Karl-Heinz) and numerous great nephews and nieces in Germany. The family asks that friends call after 11:00 A.M. until time of service Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in the funeral home. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff that had a hand in the care for Mrs. Ledbetter and would highly recommend Rapides Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Jessica Salmi, Jessica Double, Michael Urena, Jr., Phillip Paige, Tommy King, Sr., Jessie Smith, Brent Roy, and Fritz Winke. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Urena, Sr., Alex Seaworthy, Willie Double, Neal Double, and Derrick Kozielski. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To extend on-line condolences to the Ledbetter family, please contact us at www.hixsonbrothers.com Originally published June 30, 2010.

RAYMOND "RAY" WOODS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Raymond "Ray" Woods, 81 of Hebert, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 1, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Don Wright will officiate and interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Woods was born October 9, 1928 in Choudrant, LA and passed away June 29, 2010 in Winnsboro, LA. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Mr. Woods was a retired barber and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Hebert. His favorite pastimes were fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Clara Woods; daughter Pat McMurtry and husband Raymond; grandchildren; Lori King and husband Lee, Tammy Boutwell and Slade Frith and wife Kristy; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; Ruby Mooney, Gladys Courtney, Louise Kennimer and Cora Jones and husband Charlie. Pallbearers will be Bruce Courtney, Dennis Kennimer, Darren Kennimer, Stacey Jones, Shannon Jones and Buzzy Woods. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 30, 2010.

ROGER B. MCCALL Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Mr. McCall was born on February 15, 1951 and passed away on Saturday June 26, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Mr. McCall worked for thirty years as a hairdresser and interior designer in New York, Hawaii and Dallas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aldine and Jack McCall. He is survived by his step-mother Carolyn Zeigler and husband Robert; sisters, Charlotte M. Gannaway and husband Terry, Kelly Varner and husband Glenn, Kyla Eberts and husband Tod; brothers Steve McCall and wife Sherrie, Mike McCall, many nieces and nephews and special friend Suzonne Underwood. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Originally published June 30, 2010.

ROSS GARNER SUTHERLIN Caruth Village Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village, AR Ross Garner Sutherlin, 77, of Hot Springs Village, AR, died on June 27, 2010 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 8, 1933 in Haughton, LA to James B. and Lucille McAnn Sutherlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother (and best friend), Bill Sutherlin. Mr. Sutherlin is survived by his wife of 29 years, Glenda Walker Sutherlin, of Hot Springs Village, AR; son, David Ross Sutherlin of Lovelady, TX; two stepsons: Michael Carter (Jolene) of Chesapeake, VA, and Matthew Carter (Angie) of Dubach, LA; brother, Bob Sutherlin of Liberty, TX; four sisters: Dell Jones (Wes) of Indianapolis, IN, Marjorie Steele of Fort Worth, TX, Anna Nadine Morgan of Hot Springs Village, AR, and Elayne Cornett of Rogers, AR; one grandson, Marcus Brooks Sutherlin of Winnfield, LA; five step grandchildren: Ashley Eiban, Justin Carter, Lauren Carter, Jonathan Carter and Blake Carter; and several nieces and nephews. Upon graduation from Haughton High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, where he became an airplane mechanic. He was based at Lackland, Sheppard and Barksdale Air Force bases. Ross worked as a natural gas compression station operator for Texas Gas Transmission, Owensboro, KY for 36 years, retiring in 1990. He lived and worked in Haughton and Dubach, LA until 1996, when he and his wife Glenda retired to Hot Springs Village, AR, where he was active at Balboa Baptist Church and the Village Green Lawn Bowling Club. His passions in life were cattle raising, NASCAR racing, Colorado, pickup trucks, lawn bowling and playing pool with friends. But especially, he loved all his family, his Sunday School class and his church. The funeral services will be 9:30 AM, Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Balboa Baptist Church, with visitation at the church from 8:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. Interment will be at Haughton Cemetery, Haughton, LA, at 4:00 P.M. Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village and RoseNeath Funeral Home, Bossier City, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Balboa Baptist Church, Hot Springs Village, AR, New Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach, LA or Gideons International. The family acknowledges with deep gratitude, the devoted care and support given by the medical staff at Baptist Health during his last days – also a special thanks to Drs. Baltz and Gentry and their staff for their love and support given during the last several months. Ross was a lifelong Christian who lived his life guided by his faith. He will be remembered as a true Christian, even through times of trials and times of struggle and suffering. Guest register is http://www.caruth-hale.com Originally published June 30, 2010.

Charles Lynn Allen, 55 RAYVILLE -- Charles Lynn Allen, a mechanic, died Sunday. Private services were held under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dottie Cummins, 75 Dottie Cummins of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Ouida M. Dozier, 88 CROWVILLE -- Ouida Marjorie Dozier, a registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Dorothy L. Goodson, 80 Dorothy L. Goodson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Joyce Alexander Hall, 66 RUSTON -- Joyce Alexander Hall, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Elby C. Hammett, 89 RUSTON -- Elby C. Hammett, a fabric store owner, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Gary Hicks, 60 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Gary Hicks, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at North Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Nancy J. Luedecking, 75 RUSTON -- Nancy Jean Luedecking, a ware tester at St. Gobain, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Doris M. McDonald, 82 Doris Marie McDonald of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Janice McDonald, 71 Janice McDonald of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time.

Daisy Wiley Staggs, 80 Daisy Wiley Staggs of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Christian Life Church. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Rev. Billy C. Vaughn Sr., 75 The Rev. Billy C. Vaughn Sr. of Monroe, a minister, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tiny Walker, 89 Tiny Walker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 3 p.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Eugene Young, 73 DELHI -- Eugene Young, a handyman, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: |
Ellerbe, Barbara Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Flanagan, Clara Bell: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hill Jr., Jewell: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Hopkins, Elizabeth "Betty": 11 a.m. Wednesday, Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery,
Published: June 30. 2010 1:15AM