Mar - 2010 - Obituaries from The News-Star

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

DENNY FAY TAYLOR Earthman Funeral Directors - Hunters Creek Houston, TX DENNY FAY TAYLOR, 63, of Columbia, Louisiana, went home to be with his Lord Jesus on February 23, 2010. Denny was born on October 22, 1946 to Homer W. and Jimmie Lee Taylor. Denny graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1963. He was in the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. Following service to his country, he went to work for the Monroe Fire Department, where he worked for 23 years. He retired in 1992. It was right after going to work for the fire department that he was infected by the "music virus". He never got over it and managed to spread it all around to everyone he met. Over a period of 31 years, he opened for 31 major acts such as George Strait, Neil McCoy, Billy Joe Royal, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Little Jimmy Reed and John Anderson. He was a larger than life entertainer and loved by everyone. He is preceded in death by his father, Homer W. Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Donna Rae Taylor; his sons, Duane Taylor, Keith Taylor, and John Briley and wife Nicole; grandchildren, Regan Taylor, Will Taylor, Kory Briley, Lauren Briley and Jada Platt; his mother, Jimmie Lee Taylor; his sisters, Jerry Nealy and husband, Hooper, and Grace Monahan and husband, Charles; two aunts, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; and numerous brothers in music. Denny held a very special place in his heart for his in-laws and is survived by his mother-in-law, Evelyn Roberts, whom he affectionately called "Maw" and her longtime friend Stanley Brister; his sister-in-law, Leenie Ralston, whom he affectionately called "Nurse Ratchett" and her husband, Dr. Jacky Ralston; his brother-in-law, John P. Roberts and wife Mary; his sister-in-law, Mick Triplett, whom he nicknamed "Mo-Shell"; his brother-in-law, Randy Roberts and wife, Sheila. Friends and family are invited to visit his web memorial at www.MeM.com, where messages may be posted. A memorial service will be held at River of Life Church in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Services details are incomplete at this time. The details will be published at a later time. Originally published March 01, 2010.

JAMES HOWARD PAYNE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for James Howard Payne, 70, of Choudrant, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michael Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery in Rocky Branch, LA. James passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010. He was a member of Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. He was the owner of Tape City, U.S.A. for 10+ years. He sponsored and supported The Boy's Club of America baseball teams. He also sponsored and coached men's baseball and women's softball teams. He was preceded in death by his son, James Byron Payne. Survivors include his wife, Alice Faye White Payne; daughters, Cheryl Walters and husband Keith, Kathy Watson and husband Mike, and Rhonda Colvin and husband Gary; son, James Scott Payne; granddaughters, Brandy Doty and husband Brian, Beth Sims and husband Wesley; Kasey Crawford and husband Jason, Jennifer Watson, Cassidy Hall and husband Heath, and Jannon Colvin; grandsons, Jacob Chris Colvin, and Jarrod Colvin; great grandsons, Zackary Sims, Dakotah Sims, Kolton Watson, and Easton Hall; one great granddaughter, Madison Barber; and two brothers, Bobby Joe Payne and Glen Douglas Payne. Pallbearers will be Mike Watson, Keith Walters, Gary Colvin, Jacob Colvin, Wesley Sims, and Heath Hall. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, March 1, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 01, 2010.

MARIAN JEANETTE DAVIS BAKER Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Farmerville, LA. Marian, or "Nanny", as she was affectionately known by many of her family and friends, departed this life on February 27, 2010 at the age of 101. She was born in Choudrant, LA, and lived in Port Arthur, TX, Ruston, LA, Farmerville, LA and Greenwell Springs, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eb and Lizzie Davis; her husband of 68 years, Herbert Baker; two sisters, Theo Mercer and Leila Maude Holmes; one brother, Billy Davis; a son, William H. Baker; and a granddaughter, Melinda Baker. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Harvey Shaffer with whom she lived since 2001. She is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Roach and Dorothy Haddad, eight grandchildren, Will, Dennis, Brad, Gail, Greg, Terry, Vickie, and Dana, eighteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Her favorite activities were fishing in Lake Darbonne, cooking, and entertaining friends and relatives at her home on the lake. Visitation will be at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 2. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 3 at Farmerville United Methodist Church, where she was a long-time member. Burial will be at Douglas Cemetery in Choudrant. Pallbearers will be Dennis, Brad and Greg Shaffer, John Baugnon, and James and David Roach. Honorary Pallbearers will be Will Baker, Stanley Browning, Martin Shumaker, and Richard White. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge for services rendered during her last few days. Online condolences can be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 01, 2010.

MILDRED ELAINE "MAW MAW MILLIE" BAUGH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Elaine "Maw Maw Millie" Baugh, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Cypress Baptist Church with Rev. Shawn Waggoner and Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Baugh was born on August 3, 1942 and went home to be with her Lord at her residence with her family at her side on February 27, 2010. She was a member of Cypress Baptist Church and loved fishing, scrapbooking, arts and crafts, and wood working. Mrs. Baugh was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Dellis Martin; brothers, Travis Martin, Cecil Martin, and Lacy Martin; and sister, Vera Martin. Survivors include her husband, Alford Baugh; four children, JR. and wife Elaine; Rodney and wife Rebecca; Robin Guillotte and husband Walter all of West Monroe, LA and Dawn Sarvis and husband Bryan of Bahama, NC; grand-children, Cody, Brittni, James, Josh, Kate-lyn, Morgan, Jason, and Zach; great grandchildren, Breanna and Hunter; and brothers, Sanford Martin, Tracey Martin and wife Edna, W.D Martin and wife Judy all of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Kevin Carr, Kenneth Waggoner, Donald Guillotte, Ben Van Buren, Josh Guillotte, JR. Carr, and Jerry Hendrix. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at the Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Louisiana Hospice nurses, Terri, Jenia, Rochelle, and Michael; CV Telemetry Nurses at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Kate, John and Colt. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 01, 2010.

Kathleen Bernard, 86 RUSTON — Kathleen Stanley Baldwin Bernard, retired co-owner of Baldwin Jewelers, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick.

Margaret DeLoach Clark, 94 RUSTON — Margaret DeLoach Clark, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the old Sarepta Cemetery in Sarepta, under the direction Kilpatrick. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. MOnday at the funeral home.

Stephen J. Evans, 59 WINNSBORO — Stephen J. Evans, a pharmacist, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Diana Fraim, 63 RUSTON — Diana Fraim, a sales clerk, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Geraldine Fried, 84 BATON ROUGE — Geraldine Spotorno Fried, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mary R. Johnson, 85 Mary R. Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Robert Leichman Jr., 82 FARMERVILLE — Robert Leichman Jr. died Wednesday. Services will be at noon Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Burial will be at County Line Cemetery in Spearsville. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday.

Warner O. Manning Sr., 86 FARMERVILLE — Warner O. Manning Sr., a retired sales representative, died Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to service time on Monday.

Evelyn McCartney, 85 TROUT — Evelyn Francis McCartney died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena. Burial will be at Mount Sinai in Trout. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Margaret McLeod, 63 WISNER — Margaret McLeod, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel.

Mary Silmon, 93 FARMERVILLE — Mary Opal Silmon, a retired cafeteria worker, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sardis Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Ola Smith, 88 WEST MONROE — Ola Odeal Smith, a nursing home coordinator, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Liberty Grove Church of God. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery in Quitman, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Robert Spikes, 68 WEST MONROE — Robert Marion Spikes, owner of Robert's Body Shop, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mary Storey, 62 RUSTON — Mary Margaret Storey, a journalist, died Thursday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Pat Toney, 65 Pat Toney, a painter, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Callie Winn, 87 WEST MONROE — Callie Arant Winn, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Nancy J. Wyrick, 81 SWARTZ — Nancy J. Wyrick, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Austin, Mary Alice: 2 p.m. Monday, Mineral Springs Cemetery, near Dubach.
Bankston, Bobbie B.: 2 p.m. Monday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Bernard, Kathleen: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
DeBessonet, Rebecca Reed: 10 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence.
Dehart, Bigee: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Lone Pine Cemetery.
Elford, Loney: 11 a.m. Monday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Kemp, Sandy Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Young, Sarah: 11 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Published: March 01. 2010 1:15AM

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

CALLIE ARANT WINN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Callie Arant Winn, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Bro. Wayne Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Callie was born on October 17, 1922 and died on Sunday, February 28, 2010. She was a retired nurse for Dr. W. B. Liles. Her favorite pastimes were camping and fishing. She was a very loving and special person and will be missed by all her family and friends. Callie is preceded in death by her husband, William "Dub" Arant and grandsons, Michael Langley and Glen Langley. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Weatherford and husband, Bill; son, Robert Arant and wife, Pat all of Rocky Branch, LA; grandchildren, Tommy Langley and wife, Kim, Kimberly Langley Haynes and husband, Ted, Sherry Arant, Jerry Arant and wife, Rhonda, Steven Arant, Doug Arant and Crystal Arant; eighteen great grandchildren and eighteen great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tommy Langley, Jerry Arant, Steven Arant, Doug Arant, Jerry Alan Arant and Ted Haynes. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff at the West Monroe Guest House and of Hospice Compassus for her care. Online Registry/Condolences: mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 02, 2010.

CHARLES W. BRATTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Charles W. Bratton, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Rev. Greg Clark will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bratton was born November 19, 1934 in Caldwell Parish, LA and passed away February 28, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. A retired manager for Manville Corporation, he served in the United States Army and was an active member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; Trudie Bratton; daughters; Kay Bratton Moore and Paula Dee Bratton Potter and husband, Mike; granddaughter, Emily Potter; grandson, Christopher Potter; sisters, Mary Francis Warner and Shirley Gonzales and husband, Joe; sister-in-law, Barbara Bratton; 4 nephews; and a special friend, Eugene Jones. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Cedar Crest Baptist Church Building Fund, 3245 Arkansas Road West Monroe, LA 71291, M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Hospital or your favorite charity. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 02, 2010.

DIANA ROSE COLEMAN FRAIM Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA Funeral services for Ms. Diana Rose Coleman Fraim, age 63 of Apple Valley, CA, will be held Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Nebo Community Church in Downsville with Rev. Phil Middleton officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Ms. Fraim was born October 3, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI to Lloyd and Mildred Newton and went home to be with her Lord on February 27, 2010 in Ruston due to a sudden illness. She was moved back to Louisiana by her children so she could spend the remainder of her time with them and her grandchildren. Ms. Fraim worked 24 years for Walmart between West Monroe and Victorville, CA. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Geana and Peter Tindiglia and Helen and Raymond Newton. Ms. Fraim is survived by one daughter: Pamela and husband Brad Carter of West Monroe; one son: Jason Coleman and wife Tiera of Ruston; parents: Mildred and Lloyd Newton; Sisters: twin Elda Lotz and Pam Crouteu; one brother: Craig Newton all of Helendale, CA; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Caring Hearts in Ruston. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent to Hospice of Caring Hearts in Ruston in memory of Diana Coleman Fraim. Pallbearers will be Alan Fortin, Don Matthews, Jamey Johnson, Jacob Matthews, Cody Hammett and Ralph McVay. Honorary pallbearer will be Mikey Coleman. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 7:00 PM at Mt. Nebo Community Church, 1296 Downsville Rd., Downsville, LA. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com Originally published March 02, 2010.

MARY RUSSELL JOHNSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mary Russell Johnson, 85, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, affectionately known as "Little Mama", was born on February 6, 1925 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away February 28, 2010. She was a homemaker that loved her family and enjoyed reading, dancing, singing, and shopping. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her son, Don O. Higginbotham, Jr.; her parents, Robert E. Russell and Zona Russell; two brothers, Robert Clinton Russell and James Mavin "Big Jim" Russell; and two sisters, Alene Odgen and Melba Louise Russell. Survivors include her husband, Arthur (Art) B. Johnson, Jr.; one son, James R. Higginbotham of St. Louis, MO; three stepsons, Chuck Johnson of Forsyth, MO, Arty Johnson of Memphis, TN , and Mike Johnson of Los Angeles, CA; two grandchildren, Lindsay Higginbotham and Andrew Higginbotham; step grandchildren, Adam Johnson and Samantha Hauck; two great grandchildren, David Higginbotham and Rhett Hauck; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Andrew Higginbotham, Steve Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Len Smith, Scott Russell, and Glenn Combs. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 02, 2010.

ROBERT MARION SPIKES Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert Marion Spikes, age 68, will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Charles L. Davis. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Mr. Spikes was born on November 11, 1941 and passed away on February 28, 2010 after a brief illness. Survivors include his beloved daughter, Mitzi Spikes Acree and husband, Jamie and the light of our Daddy's and Papaw's eye, granddaughter, Amber McKenzy Acree and grandson, Robert Cole Acree; mother, Nellie Spikes; sister, Marilyn Tolbird and husband, Butch all of West Monroe and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was there always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He also served his country during Vietnam in the Army. He loved working on his racing cars and was the owner operator of Robert's Repair Shop. He had a passion for playing pool. His world revolved around his family especially his grand children. He will be remembered as a man who put everyone else first before himself. Our Daddy and Papaw will truly be missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be DeWayne Saterfiel, Charlie Saterfiel, Logan Saterfiel, Chris Tolbird, Ronnie Absher and Scott Bielkiewiez. Honorary pallbearers will be Butch Tolbird, Herbert Saterfiel, Anthony Deal, Shane Saterfiel, Derrick Meador, Austin Beckley, Bobby Taylor and Billy Taylor. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 2, 2010, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 02, 2010.

RUTH ELIZABETH BOGGS The Springs Funeral Services Colorado Springs, CO Ruth Elizabeth Boggs, 93, a resident of Colorado Springs, CO and a long time resident of Monroe, LA, died Feb. 27, 2010. Mrs. Boggs was born Aug. 4, 1916 in Woburn, Mass. After graduating from college in Boston in 1925, Mrs. Boggs came to Colorado Springs and took a teaching position at the Colorado Deaf and Blind School. She is survived by her son, Drexell Boggs; and two daughters, Judith Ann Smith and Susan Leiker; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 2:00 at Evergreen Cemetery,Colorado Springs, CO. Arrangements by: The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Originally published March 02, 2010.

King L. Anderson Jr., 36 TALLULAH -- King Lamont Anderson Jr., died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Cloteene D. Augspurger, 84 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cloteene Douglas Augspurger, formerly of Monroe, a clothing store owner, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Hamburg, Ark. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be in Hamburg Cemetery.

Marian Baker, 101 FARMERVILLE -- Marian Jeanette Davis Baker, a retired notary public, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farmerville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mildred Elaine Baugh, 67 Mildred Elaine Baugh of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Victor Core, 51 MONTEREY -- Victor Core, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Stephen J. Evans, 59 WINNSBORO -- Stephen J. Evans, a pharmacist, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

James H. Foster, 79 OAK RIDGE -- James H. Foster, retired from U.S. Air Force, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shady Grove Church of God, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Diana R.C. Fraim, 63 RUSTON -- Diana Rose Coleman Fraim, formerly of Apple Valley, Calif., a sales clerk, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mount Nebo Community Church, Downsville. Visitation is 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Garline A. Hall, 58 Garline A. Hall of Monroe, a certified nurse's aide, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Oscar Hartwell Jr., 70 SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Oscar Hartwell Jr., formerly of Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Alton R. Hill, 77 WISNER -- Alton R. Hill, a retired shop foreman with the Louisiana Department of Transportation, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Arleavie H. Johnson, 91 RUSTON -- Arleavie Harris Johnson, a nurse's aide, died Feb. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at China Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Tuesday at Kings Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Richard Harvey Laird, 72 Richard Harvey Laird of West Monroe, a retired wholesale salesman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Herbert Larkins, 62 COLLINSTON -- Herbert Larkins died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Maxine Meredith, 68 COLUMBIA -- Maxine Meredith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

James Howard Payne, 70 CHOUDRANT -- James Howard Payne, a maintenance operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery.

John W. Perritt, 90 RUSTON -- John W. Perritt, retired mayor of Ruston, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time in Fellowship Hall at the church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Kenneth "Ric" Redding, 25 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Kenneth "Ric" Redding, formerly of West Monroe, a firefighter with the U.S. Air Force, died Feb. 18. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove, Mo. Burial with full military honors was held at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Rosa Lee Richey, 91 OAK GROVE -- Rosa Lee Richey, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Jewel Harris Roberts, 90 OLLA -- Jewel Harris Roberts, a seamstress, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.

Sarah M. Shumway, 85 VIDALIA -- Sarah M. Shumway, former owner of Universal Appliance Service, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Willie "W.O." Stamper, 76 OLLA -- Willie Otto "W.O." Stamper, a backhoe operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olla Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Pat Toney, 65 Pat Toney of Monroe, a self-employed painter, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Robert R. Vining, 73 BASTROP -- Robert R. Vining, a retired state health inspector, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Corine Williams, 84 RAYVILLE -- Corine Williams, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Nancy J. Wyrick, 81 Nancy J. Wyrick of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Clark, Margaret DeLoach: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Dehart, Bigee: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Lone Pine Cemetery.
Published: March 02. 2010 1:15AM

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

ANNA JOHNSON FULLER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 1403 Wellerman Road in West Monroe with Rev. George Wortham officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Thursday. Anna grew up in Monroe where she graduated from Neville High School in 1952 as Valedictorian and captain of the Tigerettes, and also where she met the love of her life, Robert Sidney (Sid) Fuller. She went off to LSU in Baton Rouge where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta, and earned her degree in three years instead of four so she could marry Sid. They were married on June 23, 1955. After Anna and Sid moved around with the US Navy, they decided to settle in Ruston where Anna took her first job in the insurance industry. They later adopted their two long awaited children Michael Johnson and Sydney Anne. They raised their family together in West Monroe, with the help of special grandparents next door (Frank and Dorothy), until the death of Sid in 1985. Anna spent most of her career working for Troy and Nichols Insurance Agency and later retired from Troy and Montgomery as President in 1999. Anna continued to live in West Monroe where she has been not only the most wonderful mother, best friend and grandmother, but also everyone's special "Anna" and "Nana." Anna's world revolved around her children and grandchildren and their worlds around her. She was one of a kind. She was active in her church, Highland Presbyterian, and loved to go to Little Theatre and any local choral concerts or programs. As most already know, she never sat at home. She had a group known as the Divas (her group of high school girlfriends) that she loved to frequently go to dinner with. Anna was so loved and loved so many. She will be extremely missed by her family and friends. After waiting 25 years, Sid has his beautiful Anna back. As our hearts break, Heaven is rejoicing to have such a beautiful angel. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sidney Fuller; her mother, Dorothy Klepper Johnson; her father, Frank Milton Johnson; and her brother, Robert Ruhl Johnson. She is survived by her son, Michael Johnson Fuller; daughter, Sydney (Suzy) Anne Fuller Miles and her husband, Michael Brandon Miles; a granddaughter, Kristin Michelle Morris; three grandsons, Justin Michael Fuller, Randall Tyler Holstead, and Joseph Baron Fuller; three great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Anthony, and Gabriel Fuller; two nephews, Brian Bishop Johnson, MD and Robert Durrell Johnson; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Lovett Johnson; a very special "D", and many, many, friends and extended family. Memorials may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church. Originally published March 03, 2010.

CATHERINE TRAVIS ANDERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Catherine Travis Anderson, 84, of Branson, MO will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 4, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Tuck Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Catherine (Grandma) was born December 14, 1925 and she went to be with her Lord February 28, 2010. She was a graduate of Ouachita High School, class of 1942. On July 24th the same year, she married Roy "Big Daddy" Anderson. Together they started Anderson Auto Auction in Monroe, and they were organizers and long time members of Fellowship Baptist Church in Monroe, where she taught Sunday School. After retiring, Catherine spent the rest of her years in Branson, where she was a proud member of the "Red Hat Society". Catherine is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Anderson; her parents, Martin and Annabelle Travis; one sister, Mary Nell Franks; and two brothers, Martin Travis, Jr. and Lester Travis. Survivors include her three children, Wista White of Ozark, MO, Roy M. Anderson and wife Linda Sue of Downsville, LA, and Kenny Anderson and wife Linda Jean of Bosco, LA; eight grandchildren, Troy White of Branson, MO, Kathleen Nalley of Ozark, MO, Todd White of Ozark, MO, Hank Anderson of Calhoun, LA, Brian Anderson of Pineville, LA, Jeffery Anderson of Calhoun, LA, Audra Hendley of Amarillo, TX, and Mack Anderson of Bosco, LA; fifteen great grandchildren, Kaitlyn White, Kelsie Nalley, Hannah Nalley, Trent Nalley, Maddie Nalley, Brittney White, Molly White, Martin Anderson, Hunter Anderson, Colt Anderson, Kealee Sue Anderson, Brooke Lynn Anderson, Breanna Anderson, Tyler Hendley and Kathryn Hendley; brother, Leroy Travis and wife Twink, Ann Travis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Catherine's six grandsons, and Tim Nalley. Honorary pallbearers will be Leroy Travis, Bill Franks, Bill Allen, and Billy Ramsey. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Very special thanks go to Catherine's granddaughter, Kathleen Nalley. Everything Grandma ever needed, you were there to see it through. In good times and in bad, Grandma, as well as our entire family, could always count on you and your family. Thank you for all you have done for our Grandma. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 03, 2010.

GERALDINE SPOTORNO FRIED Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA . Rosary services for Geraldine Spotorno Fried, 84, of Baton Rouge, LA will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, March 4, 2010 at St. Matthew Catholic Church followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Geraldine Fried, a native of Bay St. Louis, MS and a long time resident of Monroe, LA went to be with our Lord and Saviour at 1:20 AM Saturday, February 27, 2010. She was a member of St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, and had been a long time member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe. She was a past president of the Altar Society at St. Paschal's. A member of the Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary, a volunteer at Christian Community Ministries, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in West Monroe. She also promoted and made speeches for the rights of the unborn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Fried; her parents , Barthelemy Spotorno and Lillian Green Spotorno; a twin brother, Jerry Spotorno; and two twin sisters, Edith Traverca and Loretta Culley. Survivors include her children: daughters, Jeanette Gregory and husband Pete, Marilyn Freeman and husband Mike and Nancy Hall and husband James; sons, Richard Fried and wife Kathy, Philip Fried and wife Jann, and Jimmy Fried and wife Sandy; two sisters, Joyce Castor and Mickey Rousseau; sixteen grandchildren; and twenty great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Kelone, Cooper Ray, Jason Fried, Nathaniel Freeman, Michael Freeman, Jr., and Byron Freeman. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 03, 2010.

JAMES RAY MCSWAIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA . Funeral services for Mr. James Ray McSwain, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 4, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bro. Don Delukie will be officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. McSwain was born August 23, 1931 in Center, Texas and passed away March 1, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ where he served as an elder. Mr. McSwain was a board member of Ouachita Christian School. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Ruth McSwain. Mr. McSwain is survived by his sons, David McSwain and Dale McSwain and wife Sherrie; daughter, Angela Wendt and husband Mark; granddaughters; Sarah McSwain and Cassidy McSwain; grandsons, Stephen Wendt, Caleb McSwain and Jeramie McSwain; brother, Oren McSwain; sisters; Avis Lee and Lois Kaufman. Pallbearers will be Jeff Brown, Rick Hudnall, Terry Ware, Phil Riley, Shane Ware and Billy Tomlinson. A special thanks to Sarah Goodman for the loving care she showed during our father's illness. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 03, 2010.

KATHLEEN ROLLEIGH WHITFIELD Murphy's Funeral Home, Falls Church, VA Kathleen Rolleigh Whitfield, 89, of Falls Church, VA, died on February 18, 2010. She was born on February 10, 1921 in Monroe, LA. A graduate of LSU, she taught French, English, and Spanish languages in Northern Louisiana and Fairfax County, VA for over 25 years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Col Joe Mangham Whitfield (USAF ret.) and daughter Anne Whitfield. The Whitfield family lived and traveled abroad extensively. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Kathy W. Pratt, Susan W. McCabe and her husband, Curtis, (LTC, USA ret.); sons, Joe M. Jr., Louis W., and Wesley T. Whitfield and his wife Roxana; and two granddaughters, Wendy Anne Pratt and Megan Kathleen McCabe; as well as many nieces and nephews. A mass in celebration of Kathleen's life was held February 23, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church, Falls Church, VA. Burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on March 10 at 2:00 pm. Originally published March 03, 2010.

RICHARD HARVEY LAIRD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA . Funeral services for Richard Harvey Laird, 72, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church with Rev. Lysbeth Cockrell officiating. Interment will follow at Gwin Memorial Cemetery in Mangham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Laird was born August 19, 1937 in Mangham, LA and passed away February 28, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by parents; Hiram G. Laird and Mary Thornton Laird Harvey; brothers; Bobby K. Laird and William E. Laird; and sister, Betty Anne Dorris. He was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and attended Stone Fellowship Sunday School Class. A retired wholesale salesman, Mr. Laird served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Laird was survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Jo Looney Laird; daughters, Rachel Laird, Rebecca Laird DuBos; son, Rick Laird; 4 grandchildren: Shelby and Ben DuBos, Jonathan and Bailey Laird. Also to cherish his memory are his children's spouses: Mickey DuBos and Amy Laird whom Richard claimed as his own children. Pallbearers will be Steve Farmer, Rob Harris, Joey Jarrette, Gene Waalk, Steve Stephenson and Jack Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Stone Fellowship Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 03, 2010.

Victor L. Core, 51 BREAUX BRIDGE -- Victor L. Core, an oil field superintendent, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rice Cemetery.

Daisy S. Cruse, 87 BASTROP -- Daisy Stutson Cruse, a cosmetologist and homemaker, died Monday. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. A private burial service will be held at the Old Catahoula Cemetery. Henry Dodge, 67 MONTEREY -- Henry Dodge died Tuesday. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is in Monterey Baptist Cemetery.

Joseph Dorsey, 96 RAYVILLE -- Joseph Dorsey, a barber, died Feb. 22. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Diana Fraim, 63 RUSTON -- Diana Rose Coleman Fraim, a sales clerk, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mount Nebo Community Church in Downsville. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun under the directions of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Rosie C. Free, 86 Rosie C. Free of Monroe, a retired caregiver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lillie B. Harris, 91 Lillie B. Harris of Richwood, a certified nurse's assistant, died Sunday. Services are at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe.

Elizabeth D. Jennings, 95 EUDORA, Ark. -- Elizabeth Douglas Jennings, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at Eudora Baptist Church. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Burial is in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Pauline Jiles, 92 ST. JOSEPH -- Pauline Jiles died Monday. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Visitation is from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial is in Legion Cemetery in Newellton under the directions of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mary R. Johnson, 85 Mary R. Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Roy Johnson, 50 TALLULAH -- Roy Johnson died Sunday. Arangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Mildred Kelly, 60 FERRIDAY -- Mildred Kelly, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie Keys, 71 TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. -- Willie Keys, retired, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James A. McCraw, 71 James Arnie McCraw of West Monroe, formerly of Kilbourne, a retired auto salesman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe.

The Rev. E.D. Morris, 82 QUITMAN -- The Rev. E.D. Morris, a minister, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Fellowship Cemetery.

Edna Pope, 86 Edna Pope of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jamie L. Powell, 21 Jamie Lavern Powell of Monroe, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jessie Shivor, 100 WISNER -- Jessie Shivor, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Sarah M. Shumway, 85 VIDALIA -- Sarah Rose Murray Shumway, former co-owner of Universal Appliance Service of Vidalia, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Robert M. Spikes, 68 Robert Marion Spikes of West Monroe, a body shop owner and operator, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun.

Denny F. Taylor, 63 COLUMBIA -- Denny Fay Taylor died Feb. 23. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Monday at River of Life Church in Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors-Hunters Creek in Houston, Texas.

Robert R. Vining, 73 BASTROP -- Robert R. Vining, a retired state health inspector, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday and from noon until time of service Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Forest Corner Cemetery in Oak Grove.

Maggie Wilson, 55 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Maggie Wilson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial is in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Callie Arant Winn, 87 Callie Arant Winn of West Monroe, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Augspurger, Cloteene D.: 11 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Hamburg, Ark.
Baker, Marian Davis: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Farmerville United Methodist Church.
Foster, James H.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Shady Grove Church of God, Holly Ridge.
Hill, Alton R.: 2 p.m. Thursday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.
Johnson, Arleavie Harris: 2 p.m. Wednesday, China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston.
Laird, Richard Harvey: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Perritt, John W.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Richey, Rosa Lee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Roberts, Jewel Harris: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Olla.
Stamper, Willie Otto "W.O.": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Olla Pentecostal Church, Olla.
Toney, Pat: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Wyrick, Nancy J.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: March 03. 2010 1:15AM

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

DIANNE ENTRICAN DUGGAR Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., Foley, AL. Dianne Entrican Duggar, age 63, a native of Monroe, LA, and a resident of Orange Beach, AL, since 1985, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. She was a graduate of Neville High School, and attended LSU. While in Monroe she worked in leasing and sales and also in banquet sales. After moving to Orange Beach in 1985, she opened a charter boat booking service. Dianne then became a massage therapist working at The Beach Club, and then at the Spa Of Eden. She was known for her "healing hands". Dianne never met a stranger and enjoyed people. She was preceded in death by her sister, Wendy Williams and her father, Jack Entrican. She is survived by her mother, Nell R. Williams of Monroe, LA; children, Brad (Marla) Jordan of Orange Beach, AL, and Melissa Rowsey of Orange Beach, AL; grandchildren, Lauren Jordan and Nathan Jones; sister, Jackie (David) Marks of Long Beach, MS; nephews, Brice and Bryan Marks; special cousin, Donna Platt of Lafayette, LA; aunt and uncle, Sam and Carolyn Donald of Monroe, LA. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 5, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., at the Orange Beach United Methodist Church. Special thanks to Covenant Hospice, especially Kelly and Melody, for their love and gentle care. Originally published March 04, 2010.

JESSIE WILLIAMS SHIVOR Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Williams Shivor, 100, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 5, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Shivor was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Wisner, LA, and attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Shivor, parents, John and Leona Williams, and sisters, Wanza Gordon and Ethel Lofton. Survivors include her children, Ila Hood and husband Cecil, Robert Shivor and wife Elaine, Cecil Shivor and wife Elise, Pearl Horton and husband Robert, Roy L. Shivor and wife Sarah; ten grand-children; twenty great grandchildren; and seven great- great grandchildren; sister, Margaret Long; brothers, John Williams, Jr., Clemmon Williams, and Melvin Williams; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mike Hood, Douglas Shivor, Jason Pierce, Wesley Coker, Nicholas Coker, Josh Cannon, Corey Coleman and John Cornstubble. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Thursday March 4, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Wisner, LA or your favorite charity. The family would like to thank the staff of Avalon Place for the special care given to Mrs. Shivor. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 04, 2010.

RALPH HOLDEN MARIONNEAUX Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City, LA. Shreveport, LA - Memorial services for Ralph Holden Marionneaux will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at First Methodist Church of Shreveport. Officiating will be Dr. Pat Day. Ralph, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. During Ralph's life he proudly served his country as a USAF fighter pilot. As a pilot, Ralph was known for his skill and courage. Upon his retirement, he served on the Ouachita Parish School Board and in insurance sales. His family knew him for his honesty, integrity and as a loving supportive father. He also enjoyed playing golf and baseball. Ralph is survived by three sons, Wayne Marionneaux and wife Darra, Barry Marionneaux and wife, Wendy and Scott Marionneaux; grand-children, Amie Ogle and husband Brad, Nichole McGaha and husband Paxton, Leigh Lanier and fiance´ Bo, Rachel Marionneaux, Sarah Marionneaux, Brandon Marionneaux and wife Emily and Brooke Goforth and husband James; great-grandchild, Jack Ogle; brother, Ron Marionneaux and numerous other family members and friends. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Christus Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Christus Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center in memory of Ralph. www.boonefh.com 318-742-5361 Originally published March 04, 2010.

ROBERT RANDALL VINING Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert Randall Vining will be held 2:00 PM Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with the Reverend Jason Strong officiating. Interment and committal services will be at the Forest Corner Cemetery near Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Robert Randall Vining was born August 28, 1936 in Oak Grove, LA and he died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the M.D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX. Mr. Vining was a veteran of the Unites States Army serving as a military policeman. He was also a retired supervisor with the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mike Lee Vining and Stella Oldham Vining. Robert is survived by his wife, Karen Vining; his three children, Bryan Vining, Tammy Vining Shaw and her husband, Bill, Randy Vining and his wife Kelly; three children by marriage, Leslie Witcher, Shelly Stuart, Megan Ortolano and her husband, Damian; three brothers, Mitchell Vining, Harry Vining, and Michael Vining; four sisters, Dixie Vining Harrison, Joy Vining Ferrel, Dorothy Vining Clark, and Mary Helen Vining Morgan; fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeremy Vining, Tyler Frazier, Conor McCune, Devin McCune, and nephews, Bruce Harrison, and Ken Harrison. Honorary pallbearers are John Philley, "Buddy" Eikert, Ricky Boone, Charles Sawyer, John Morgan, Zane Tubbs, Bryan Guillory, and Charles Brumfield. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again Friday, March 5, 2010 from 12:00 PM until time for services at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Originally published March 04, 2010.

Lorraine Adams, 89 ST. JOSEPH -- Lorraine Adams died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Catherine Travis Anderson, 84 BRANSON, Mo. -- Catherine Travis Anderson, retired owner of Anderson Auto Auction, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Larry Wilson Baggs, 63 OAK GROVE -- Larry Wilson Baggs, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Jessie M.L. Bracknell, 89 MARION -- Jessie Mae Louise Bracknell, a retired cook, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Haile Baptist Church, Haile. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Liberty@Linville Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kayden Brady, infant TALLULAH -- Kayden Brady, the infant son of Kasan Dismukes and Jermarcus Brady, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at New Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Henry Warren Dodge, 67 MONTEREY -- Henry Warren Dodge, a lieutenant supervisor with Concordia Parish Correctional Facility, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Monterey Baptist Church Cemetery.

William E. Ferguson, 80 RUSTON -- William E. Ferguson died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Rosie C. Free, 86 Rosie C. Free of Monroe, a retired caregiver, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Geraldine S. Fried, 84 BATON ROUGE -- Geraldine Spotorno Fried, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Rosary services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday followed by 2 p.m. funeral Mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie B. Harris, 81 Lillie B. Harris of Richwood, a certified nurse's assistant, died Sunday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Marie Jones, 77 RUSTON -- Marie Jones died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mildred Kelly, 60 FERRIDAY -- Mildred Kelly, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard H. Laird, 72 Richard Harvey Laird of West Monroe, a wholesale salesman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Gwin Memorial Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Ray McSwain, 78 James Ray McSwain of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Maxine Meredith, 68 COLUMBIA -- Maxine Meredith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Webster Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Derwin "Huck" Morgan Sr., 75 BASTROP -- Derwin H. "Huck" Morgan Sr., retired from International Paper Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bonita Road Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery.

Edna B. Pope, 86 Edna Betty Pope of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jamie L. Powell, 21 Jamie Lavern Powell of Monroe, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Patrice Rubin, 21 WINNSBORO -- Patrice "Weedy" Rubin, a college student, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at King Jesus Worship Center. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Helen C. Sims, 87 FARMERVILLE -- Helen C. Sims, a retired retail sales manager, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Augspurger, Cloteene D.: 11 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Hamburg, Ark.
Core, Victor L.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Dodge, Henry: 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Fraim, Diana Rose Coleman: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mount Nebo Community Church, Downsville.
Hill, Alton R.: 2 p.m. Thursday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jennings, Elizabeth Douglas: 10 a.m. Thursday, Eudora Baptist Church, Eudora, Ark.
Jiles, Pauline: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Morris, The Rev. E.D.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home.
Shumway, Sarah Rose Murray: 11 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Vidalia.
Taylor, Denny Fay: 3 p.m. Monday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro.
Toney, Pat: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Vining, Robert R.: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wilson, Maggie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Published: March 04. 2010 1:15AM

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

BETTY KNAPP SPENCER Aldine Funeral Chapel, Houston, TX. Betty Knapp Spencer, Monroe, LA. My Mother, the woman who made me, the woman who held me, and the woman who will always be in my heart, has passed. She loved harder and gave more of herself than anyone I have ever known. Throughout her entire life she defied expectations, and to the end consistently brought admiration and amazement from those who loved her. She was too extraordinary, complicated, and spectacular to put it all into words, yet she loved us all so well , and she was loved so much, and she will never be forgotten. Betty is survived by her husband, Robert J. Spencer, daughter Ginger Spencer; siblings Edward Knapp, Roy Knapp (Suzie), Carolyn Hosea (Thomas), William Knapp, Sam Knapp (Kerri), many nieces and nephews and her most devoted and loving friend Marie Carney. Betty is preceded in death by her Mother, Mary "Nanny" Knapp and Father James Knapp. Originally published March 05, 2010.

BILLY RAY WALKER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorial services for Mr. Billy Ray Walker, 66, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 6, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Terry Ganey officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Walker was born January 6, 1944 and passed away at his home on March 4, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He worked for Sara Lee Foods for 30 years until his retirement. After retiring he enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He never met a stranger and was loved by all. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his father, BJ Walker; and sister, Charlene Rich. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Rosemary Napper Walker; children, Michael Walker of Monroe, LA, Scott Walker and wife Lori of Fort Worth, TX, Tina Smith and husband Donnie of Monroe, LA; mother, Hazel Walker of Delhi, LA; sister, Lynn Newton and husband Billy Wayne of Delhi, LA; mother-in-law, Marvin Napper of West Monroe, LA; six grandchildren, Christian, Whitney, Hannah, and Brandon Walker, and Taylor and Kelsey Smith; step grandchildren, Cayla McKamey and Tanner Fanning; step great grandchild, Wyatt McKamey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Art Barton, Kenneth Hilliard, Todd Newton, Jamey Rich, Ralph Romans, George Sarringar, and Jerry Taylor. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, March 5, 2010, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Family Alliance and especially his nurse, Amy Soignier, who exemplified compassion, care, and concern for him. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 05, 2010.

BOBBYE M. DENNARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Graveside services for Bobbye M. Dennard, 85, of Ruston, LA, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park with Rev. Dale Oden officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Dennard was born on August 18, 1924 in Hamburg, AR and passed away on March 4, 2010 in Ruston, LA. Mr. Dennard was a member and deacon of Parkview Baptist Church while a resident of Monroe, and was currently a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. He was retired from the paper industry in both sales and manufacturing and was also a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. Mr. Dennard was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine White Dennard. Mr. Dennard is survived by his children: Linda D. Kinnison and husband, Ed of Memphis, TN, Terri D. Kavanaugh and husband, Jay of Ruston, LA, and David E. Dennard and wife, Elaine of Memphis, TN; grandchildren: Christy Barker, Jennifer Staggs, Kimberly Kavanaugh, and Jason Kavanaugh; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Juanita Dennard and Binnie Farmer. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, March 5, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. The family would like to express their special thanks to Dr. Tom Morris for the care and concern shown to Mr. Dennard during his illness. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 05, 2010.

DANIEL WILLIAM CONNELL, SR. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. A memorial service for Daniel William Connell, Sr., age 87, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Bastrop, Louisiana with the Reverend Edward M. Head, Jr. officiating. Daniel, of Bastrop, and a former resident of Orlando, Florida was born on June 24, 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Daniel attended Purdue University before being drafted into the military. A World War II veteran and a United States Navy Corsair fighter pilot, Lieutenant Connell flew over sixty missions in the South Pacific. A retired insurance agent and estate planner, seperately employed by the Sun Life and Aetna companies, he earned the distinguished CLU credential of his profession. Daniel was a devoted husband, father, "Grampa," and "Poppy." Throughout his life he enjoyed good jokes and teases, pets, card games, televised sports and was a formidable opponent on the golf course. His victories on the fairways and greens have provided amazing storied accounts that will fondly continue for generations to come. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Leroy Connell, a brother, William Mark Connell, and a sister, Dorothy Annette Wendt. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Helen Malpas Connell of Bastrop; two children, Katherine Louise Messinger and husband Frank of Bastrop and Daniel William Connell, Jr. and wife Mary of Jacksonville, Florida; five grandchildren, Kara Hawkins and husband Jason of West Monroe, Louisiana, Christie Morgan and husband Kevin of Bastrop, Jeffrey Messinger and wife Christie of Sterlington, Louisiana, Andrew Connell and wife Meredith of St. Johns, Florida and Russell Connell of Jacksonville, Florida; ten great-grandchildren, Greg Hawkins, Hunter McNeely, Jordan McNeely, Paige Morgan, Elle Morgan, Cade Spikes, Henry Messinger, Reid Messinger, Steven Connell and Kathryn Connell; a niece, Helen Butler and husband Joe of Orange Park, Florida and a nephew, John Van Horn and wife Penny of Chicago, Illinois. The family extends heart-felt appreciation and gratitude to the caring staff at The Arbor House of Bastrop and Oak Woods in Mer Rouge. In lieu of flowers memorials may be offered to Christ Episcopal Church, 204 South Locust Street, Bastrop, Louisiana 71220 or to Premiere Hospice, 1513 Texas Avenue, Bastrop, Louisiana 71220. Originally published March 05, 2010.

EDNA BETTY POPE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Edna Betty Pope will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 2:00 PM in Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Randy Cook officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 Noon until service time. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Betty passed away at her home on March 1, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Betty lived a life full of family, travel and artistic pursuits. She was a teacher in both the Ouachita Parish School System and the Monroe City School Systems for over 25 years, with the later years spent at Georgia Tucker School. She and her late husband, Jack, were active members of the First Christian Church, where singing in the choir was a particular joy for Betty. She was also a member of Kappa Kappa Iota and the Monroe Art Association. Betty's adventurous spirit took her to every continent with the exception of Antarctica, with a special interest in the arts and history of the areas she visited. She used many of her trip photos as subjects for the large body of lovely paintings she completed after retirement. She encountered numerous interesting experiences, which she enjoyed sharing with her classes. She never tired of fondly remembering her former students and celebrated their successes in life. Betty cherished the time she spent with family and friends, and will be missed. Betty was preceded in death by Jack, her loving husband of 54 years, and their son, Richard Alan Pope. She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Pope of Monroe, Linda Minehan and her husband Ray of San Francisco, California and Cathie Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas; grand-children, Ray, David and Brendan Minehan and Alex and Laura Garcia; brother, Jack Wilson of Glendora, California; nephews, Don Brown and Bill Pope, as well as other nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to her care givers, Corean Joseph, Debra Robinson and Debra Seay, whose loving care made such a difference in her life. Also, the family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Hospice Compassus for their support. Memorials in lieu of flowers to be made to the First Christian Church, 3400 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA 7120l. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 05, 2010.

TERRELL APPLETON PIERCE SR. (TAP) Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Terrell Appleton Pierce Sr. (TAP), born January 11, 1915 passed away on Wednesday, March 3 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by his wife, Lenora Walker Pierce. Tap is survived by his loving daughters and spouses, Tami Pierce (Stephanie), Mickie Raborn (Mark), Helen Hennen (Dennis), and his loving son Terry Jr. as well as 9 grandchildren, Justin Joshua, James, Nicole, Rachel, Gabby, Richard, Laura, Tyler and 3 great grand children, Kaelin, Logan and Breelan. Tap was born to a family of 12 in Union Church, Mississippi where he grew up farming. He married Lenora Walker and moved to West Monroe, LA. where he worked for Olin Kraft for 30 years. Together they raised 4 children. His retirement years were spent gardening, traveling and enjoying his family. He was always ready for a new adventure and when asked if he wanted 'to go', whether it be a short drive or to Disney World, he would perk up and say "lets go". Tap loved life and when asked if he needed anything, he would always grin and say "just a little more time". Tap was a loving husband, father and grandfather and we will all miss him dearly. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday March 5 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on N. 7th St. in West Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday March 6th at Kilpatricks Chapel followed by interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe on Hwy. 80 East. Pallbearers will be grandsons and brother-in-laws. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 05, 2010.

Lorraine G. Adams, 89 ST. JOSEPH -- Lorraine Gale Adams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Adams' Family Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

King L. Anderson Jr., 36 TALLULAH -- King Lamont Anderson Jr. died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Queenesther L. Brown, 30 DALLAS -- Queenesther Lashay "Shay-Shay" Brown, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Claudia M. Collins, 59 Claudia Marie Collins of Monroe, a nurse's assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Bobbye M. Dennard, 85 RUSTON -- Bobbye M. Dennard, formerly of Monroe, retired from the paper industry in sales and manufacturing and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Joseph Dorsey, 96 RAYVILLE -- Joseph Dorsey, a barber, died Feb. 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.

Wilbert Glenn Ebey Sr., 78 Wilbert Glenn Ebey Sr. of Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Chapel Apostolic Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 4 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. West Monroe.

Morris Paul Everett, 55 Morris Paul Everett of Monroe, a machine operator for Alcon Aluminum in Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start.

William E. Ferguson, 80 RUSTON -- William Elton Ferguson, a serviceman, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Garline A. Hall, 58 Garline A. Hall of Monroe, a certified nurse's aide, died Feb. 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie D. Jenkins, 68 RUSTON -- Willie Daniel Outley Jenkins, a carpenter, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woods Chapel Cemetery.

Marie Jones, 77 RUSTON -- Marie Jones, a sitter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Douglas United Methodist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Point Wilhite Cemetery, Point.

Herbert Larkins, 62 COLLINSTON -- Herbert Larkins died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Salem No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery.

Maxine Moten, 81 TALLULAH -- Maxine Moten died Feb. 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

John Clinton Roland, 25 TRANSYLVANIA -- John Clinton Roland, a deputy with East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Nina Mae Scott, 92 Nina Mae Scott of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jessie Shivor, 100 WISNER -- Jessie Shivor, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Corine Williams, 84 RAYVILLE -- Corine Williams, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bracknell, Jessie Mae Louise: 2 p.m. Friday, Haile Baptist Church, Haile.
Harris, Lillie B.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Kelly, Mildred: noon Saturday, Union Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Meredith, Maxine: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Morgan Sr., Derwin 'Huck': 2 p.m. Friday, Bonita Road Assembly of God Church.
Pope, Edna Betty: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Powell, Jamie Lavern: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Rubin, Patrice "Weedy": 10 a.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Sims, Helen C.: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Taylor, Denny Fay: 3 p.m. Monday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro.
Vining, Robert R.: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wilson, Maggie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Published: March 05. 2010 1:15AM

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

PAULINE "POLLY" MCDOUGALD Riser Funeral Home, Olla, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Scott McDougald, age 95 of Olla, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2010 from the sanctuary of Olla First Baptist Church with Rev. Woodie Rimes, Rev. Milton Wilson and Rev. Dale Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Olla Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Olla from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and the doors will be open Saturday morning from 8 AM until 12 PM. Mrs. McDougald was born on September 27, 1914 in Smackover, AR to the union of Jesse Joe Scott and Nellie Freeman Scott. She went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at LaSalle Nursing Center in Jena. Mrs. Pauline had a love for music especially, gospel and enjoyed performing as a soloist. She loved her Lord, her family, her church and church family and was faithful to all as long as she possibly could. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; John E. McDougald, sister; Grace McDougald and brother; Benn Scott. Survivors include her son; Charles E. McDougald and wife, Carolyn of Kelly, two daughters: Marilyn Cruse and Sue Norwood and husband, Mike both of Olla, eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and two special nephews: Devoyd McDougald and Jerry McDougald both of Olla and other family members. Pallbearers will be Charles McDougald, Ronnie Cruse, Chris McDougald, John Cruse, John Norwood and Craig McDougald. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Olla First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 06, 2010.

DOROTHY O. RISER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Graveside services for Mrs. Dorothy O. Riser, 85 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Riser Cemetery, Ruston, LA. Rev. Michi Head will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Riser was born December 31, 1924 in Cedarton, LA and passed away March 4, 2010 in Ruston, LA. She was a retired assistant administrator at G.B. Cooley and a member of McGuire United Methodist Church. Mrs. Riser was preceded in death by her husband, Pat C. Riser; brothers, Thomas, Don and Nicky Hogg; sister, Mary Hogg Shannon. Mrs. Riser is survived by her son, Patrick "Ricky" Riser and wife Becky; 2 grandsons; Bo and Jay Riser; sister, Linda and husband Melvin Champagne; brother, Larry Hogg and wife Gayle; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to McGuire United Methodist Church, 2075 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA. 71291. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 06, 2010.

WILBERT G. EBEY SR. Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Wilbert G. Ebey Sr., 78, of Monroe, La will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church in West Monroe, La with Rev. Roy Telano officiating. Interment will follow at the Greater Apostolic Church of Chatham, La. under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, La. Mr. Wilbert G. Ebey was called upon the Lord on March 3, 2010 after fighting a long battle of cancer. He was born in Effie, La and was raised on an Indian reservation in Marksville, La. He served in the Army and Navy from 1950 – 1956. He moved to Monroe in 1958. Mr. Ebey worked for a Tree Service, The Housing Authorities, City Bus Barn, Life and Casualties Insurance, retired from Ebey's National Bail Bonds in 1981. Wilbert was a member of Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church of West Monroe, La. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Estelle Ebey; One brother James D. Ebey Jr; Four sisters, Evie Wiley, Lessie Wiley, Florine Laprairie, and Betty Deville; One son Michael Wayne Ebey Sr. He is survived by his wife Pamela Ebey, Five Sons: Wilbert G. and Angel Ebey Jr., Mark and Angie Ebey, Daniel and Paula Ebey, Timothy and Melanie Ebey, Cody and Misty Ebey. Six Daughters: Jannie and Ronnie Johnson, Elizabeth Kay Ebey, Wanda Hines, Susan Morehead, Kristine and Shane Stanley, Wendy and Ray Allen. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great- great grandchild. Pallbearers are: Casey Johnson, Michael Ebey Jr., Kenny Paul Ebey, Jeffery Hines, and Jessie Glen Dickey. Honorary Pallbearers are Braxton Coke, and Christopher Wiley. Visitation will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church in West Monroe, La. Online condolence can be made at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Originally published March 06, 2010.

Rosie Boykins
TALLULAH -- Rosie Boykins died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Brown, 71
RAYVILLE -- Mary Ann Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Jack Hammons, 73
WINNSBORO -- Jack Hammons, mayor of Winnsboro, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Willie Scott Harrelson, 59
COLUMBIA -- Willie Scott Harrelson, a millwright, died Friday. Private memorial services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Marie Jones, 77
RUSTON -- Marie Jones, a sitter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Douglas United Methodist Church, Choudrant. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Sarah Alice Norris, 88
RUSTON -- Sarah Alice Norris, retired secretary for Murphy Oil Co. and Moble C. Hoover Independent Oil Producer in El Dorado, Ark., died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Terrell A. Pierce, 95
HUMBLE, Texas -- Terrell A. Pierce, a retired machinist with Olinkcraft, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

John Clinton Roland, 25
TRANSYLVANIA -- John Clinton Roland, a deputy with East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Audie Rowland, 94
COLUMBIA -- Audie Rowland, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Youree Smith, 89
BERNICE -- Youree Smith, retired from dry cleaning business, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Fredrick Spicher, 69
DELHI -- Fredrick "Fred" John Spicher died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Samuel B. Thigpen, 94
SIKES -- Samuel Belvin Thigpen, an oilfield machinist, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Hebron Cemetery.

Ardell Wade, 80
GOLDONNA -- Ardell Wade died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioch Community Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Billy Ray Walker, 66
Billy Ray Walker of Monroe, retired from Sara Lee Foods, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Adams, Lorraine Gale: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Joseph.
Anderson Jr., King Lamont: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Collins, Claudia Marie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Dennard, Bobbye M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Dorsey, Joseph: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ebey Sr., Wilbert G.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Faith Chapel Apostolic Pentecostal Church, West Monroe.
Everett, Morris Paul: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ferguson, William Elton: 10 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.
Hall, Garline A.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harris, Lillie B.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jenkins, Willie D.O.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Ruston.
Kelly, Mildred: noon Saturday, Union Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Larkins, Herbert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Salem No. 2 Baptist Church, Collinston.
Meredith, Maxine: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Moten, Maxine: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Pope, Edna Betty: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Powell, Jamie Lavern: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Roland, John Clinton: 2 p.m. Saturday, Providence Church, Lake Providence.
Rubin, Patrice "Weedy": 10 a.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Scott, Nina Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Taylor, Denny Fay: 3 p.m. Monday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro.
Williams, Corine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Wilson, Maggie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence
Published: March 06. 2010 1:15AM

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

AUDI MAE ROWLAND Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Audie Mae (Rogers) Rowland, age 94, of Columbia will be held Monday at 10:00 AM from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Stewart Sherman officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Audie Mae Rogers was born to the union of her parents, the late Narvel Benjamin Rogers and Martha Jane (Jordan) Rogers. She attended Northwestern University in Natchitoches where she met her husband to be, Leonard Rowland. From this union two children would be born. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and by her brother, James Delbert Rogers and her sister, Ethel Ee Mixon. She was retired from the Caldwell Parish ASC office , a lifetime member of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation, and a member of the First United Methodist Church which she began attending as a toddler with her parents. Survivors include, Jimmie Ben Rowland and wife Ruby and Roger Leonard Rowland and wife Charlotte, all of Columbia; grandchildren, Mary Rowland, of Columbia, Sarah Covington and husband Clay of Columbia, and Roger Rowland, II of Point Aux Chene, LA; great-grandchildren, Jordan Hatten of Monroe, Casey Carroll and Jason of Pineville, Haley White of Columbia, and Chase Covington of Columbia, and a great- great grandchild, Sadie Lane White of Columbia. Serving as pallbearers will be Jordan Hatten, Tommy Latham, Charlie Mack Rowland, Roger Rowland, II; Billy Ellis, Drew Keahey, and Clay Covington. Honorary pallbearers include, Dr. E.D. Coates, Jr., Jerry Stapleton, James Stapleton, Danny Stapleton, Calvin Griffin, Clint Warner, James Marvin Lafferty, Jim Nobles, and Buddy Page. Online condolences may be sent at riserfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 07, 2010.

BENNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Rockford, IL Bennie L. Williams, Jr., 76, Rockford, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born July 26, 1933, in Gilbert, Louisiana, the son of Bennie and Rosie Jayne (Coleman) Williams, Sr. Bennie and his loving wife, Ching-Pi Wu, have been together since 1970. He served in the United States Air Force for nearly 27 years, retiring in 1979, as a Senior Master Sergeant. Bennie was stationed in Taiwan for many years and retired from Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst for the United States Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, DCASPRO Sundstrand, retiring in 1996. Bennie is survived by his wife, Ching-Pi; children, Kenny Williams, Sr. of Kansas City, Missouri, Karen S. Williams of Chicago, and Bennie L.Williams, III of Loves Park; sister, Barbara Coleman of Chicago. Predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Marie Williams and Blanche Colyer. Funeral service will be noon, Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S, Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. Visitation from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Friday, March 12, 2010, at the funeral home and from 11:00 AM until service time on Saturday. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com. Originally published March 07, 2010.

CLARENCE EUGENE FAULK, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA The Ruston Community and the wider spheres of journalism, radio, real estate, self storage warehousing and philanthropy lost a friend with the death of Clarence Eugene Faulk, Jr. Mr. Faulk passed away at his residence on Friday, March 5, 2010. Services will be held for Mr. Faulk at Trinity United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jerry Hilbun officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. "Mr. Clarence" as he was affectionately called in later life, was born January 9, 1909 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Clarence Eugene Faulk, Sr. and Mrs. Josephine McClendon Faulk of West Monroe. Mr. C.E. Faulk, Sr. was a founder, President (1934-1945), and Chairman of the Board of Delta Air Lines from 1948 until his death in 1951. Mrs. Josephine Faulk died in 1962. His sister, Eleanor Faulk Cone of Falls Church, VA, was a graduate of Cornell and Tulane Law schools and died in 1993. His brother, Robert McClendon Faulk of Vero Beach, FL, was a Fighter Pilot in WWII and a career commercial pilot for Delta Air Lines and died in 1988. "Mr. Clarence's" much loved wife, Louise Page Faulk, originally from Topeka, KS, died in 2003. Mr. Faulk is survived by two sons, Clarence Eugene "Gene" Faulk, III of Canandaigua, NY, and Dr. W. Page Faulk of St. Simons Island, GA, and a daughter, Amelia Faulk Rauser of Rockville, MD. In addition, Mr. Faulk leaves ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. His grandchildren are, by Gene, Alec Faulk of Ruston, who manages Westside Self Storage, Andrew Faulk of Worcester, MA, and Jolly Faulk of Framingham, MA, who has two daughters, Jessica and Jane; by Page, Robin Faulk of Studio City, CA, Josie Faulk Comerford of Chicago, IL, Saskia Faulk Antonakis of Pully/ Lausanne, Switzerland, who has two daughters, Athena and Artemis, and Holly Faulk Chevalier of St. Felix de Lodez, France, who has a daughter, Leopoldine; and, by Amelia, Christy Rauser Johnson of Alexandria, VA, who has two daughters, Carolyn and Leigha; Katy Rauser Barnum of Annapolis, MD, and Henry Rauser of San Diego, CA. "Mr. Clarence" will be missed by his many friends and family and by his longtime caregiver, Mr. Johnifer Evans of Ruston, who is like family. Mr. Faulk's remarkable life could be organized into four main interests: newspapers and attendant publishing, radio broadcasting, commercial and residential real estate and one of the first mini-warehouse businesses in Ruston, Westside Storage, which he built at the age of seventy. Mr. Faulk served for many years as the president of the Louisiana Press Association and the Louisiana Broadcasters Association. He was well suited for these positions because he owned the Ruston Daily Leader and radio station KRUS for decades. These endeavors were familiar to him, for he had grown up in a publishing family where his father was publisher of the Monroe News-Star before selling the newspaper and going into the airline business. After two years at the University of the South in Sewanee, TN, he transferred to the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri where he met Miss Louise Page, who also was studying journalism. They were married in 1931 and had 72 years of happy life together. That same year Mr. Faulk became the publisher of the Ruston Daily Leader, a position he maintained for thirty one years until 1962. In addition, overlapping this period, in 1947 he brought Ruston its first radio station, KRUS, and managed it for 21 years (i.e., 1947-1968). Those who knew him best in business and in his personal life recognize that his love for Ruston and his place in the community were major driving forces of his life. Together with Mrs. Faulk, he owned numerous rent houses, a sixteen-unit apartment complex and several commercial buildings in Ruston. In 1988, he was awarded the highest honor a Ruston resident could receive when he accepted the Russ Award from the Ruston-Lincoln Parish Chamber of Commerce for his tireless efforts on behalf of the Ruston Community. Of great importance to him were his memberships in Trinity Methodist Church, where he served many functions, including teaching Sunday school for twelve years; and the Ruston Kiwanis Club, where he was a member for 70 years and served as a president. Other entities to which he was devoted include the Ruston-Lincoln Parish Centennial, the Peach Festival, the Lincoln Parish Housing Authority, which he chaired for twenty-nine years, and the Lincoln Parish Library. Also, in good times and in bad, he was a faithful supporter and contributor to the Department of Journalism at Louisiana Tech University, where he founded the Clarence and Louise Faulk Chair of Journalism. Mr. Faulk's one hundredth birthday in January 2009 was the occasion of a festive party at his home in Westwood Hills in Ruston. He accepted many honors that day with grace and humor, while also acknowledging the role of his late wife in each award. He expressed particular pride in the honorary doctorate degrees that Louisiana Tech University awarded him and Mrs. Faulk in 1985. During his one hundredth birthday party a framed Certificate of Honor was presented to Mr. Faulk by President Dan Reneau of Louisiana Tech University for his contributions to the University; a proclamation designating January 9 as "Clarence Faulk Day" was presented to Mr. Faulk by Ruston Mayor Dan Hollingsworth; an Expression of Commendation along with a Letter of Special Recognition from Louisiana Governor Jindal were presented to Mr. Faulk by Representative Hollis Downs, a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Also, United States Congressman Rodney Alexander presented Mr. Faulk with a Letter of Congratulations and a United States Flag that had flown over the Capital in Washington. "Mr. Clarence" was a well recognized source of oral history about Ruston and North Louisiana, and he greatly enjoyed telling stories that were filled with historical gems. In fact, he became known as an expert on the 1934 ambush of Bonnie and Clyde, since as a young newspaper reporter he covered the story on the scene. He had many stories about this area during WW II. Classified 4-F due to serious eye problems, nevertheless, he served as a First Lieutenant in the Home Guard. He also was a member of the War Price and Rationing Board, and was chairman of the Lincoln Parish effort for the United States Savings Bonds Program. He was a detailed source of information about Camp Ruston, a Prisoner of War Camp located just west of Ruston that held thousands of German and Italian prisoners during WW II. "Mr. Clarence" loved to travel with his wife and was full of stories about their adventures throughout nearly all the world. However, the thing that he perhaps enjoyed as much as anything was to escape to a hunting lodge in Tensas Swamp with a few friends, just being in the woods, swapping stories around a camp fire and communing with nature. He was a wonderful man and a real repository of our past and "Old Ruston." He will be deeply missed. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 07, 2010.

JACK MYRON HAMMONS Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Jack Myron Hammons, Mayor of the City of Winnsboro, passed from this life on March 5, 2010. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2:30 PM at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Private graveside services will follow.Reverends Jason Foster, Bobby Brown, Herman Harris, and Jeff Robinson will officiate at the service. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Winnsboro City Council. Jack Hammons was born on February 14, 1937 and was 73 years of age at the time of his death. He had served as mayor of Winnsboro for the past twelve years after serving eight years on the City Council. Prior to that, he had been a business owner in Winnsboro since 1965. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbie, and three daughters, Paula, Rhonda, and Sandra, son-in-law Ronnie and grandson Jacob Jones. He also has one surviving sister, Nell Stegall and husband, Benny of Vidalia, LA. Jack leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members, as well as friends in the local business and political communities. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilton and Pauline, and also by his brothers, Glenn, Claude, and Garvin. Jack Hammons was born in Winnfield and moved with his family to Winnsboro when he was ten years old. He discovered early on that there was no place like Winnsboro, and his love for his community was apparent throughout the rest of his life. Jack started his first job delivering the Franklin Sun newspaper at the age of 10, and later worked at Kiper's Grocery and at Scott-Corbett Drug Store in downtown Winnsboro. He met and married the love of his life, Bobbie, and their enduring love was obvious to all who ever knew them during their years of marriage. As a young family with three daughters to support, Jack made a leap of faith at the age of 28 and went into business for himself and opened a small community grocery store offering credit and delivery services. The relationships (with people from all walks of life) that werre forged then stayed with Jack and his family throughout his business and political career. Jack Hammons lived his life with dignity and grace, and those who knew him knew he was the fairest man in the world. He greeted those he met with a smile and a handshake, and treated people the way he would want to be treated. Jack was a kind, gentle man with a heart that extended far beyond the city he loved. His many friends and family members have lost a great man, as has the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, and the State of Louisiana. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, all donations be made to the Winnsboro Community Center through a fund at Franklin State Bank in Winnsboro. Originally published March 07, 2010.

MELVA "MICEY" UNDERWOOD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Melva "Micey" Underwood, 65, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 8, 2010, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Underwood passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Homer Underwood; sons, Charles Simmons, Daniel Simmons, and Timothy Simmons, Sr.; daughter, Suzanne Hewett; stepdaughter, Sheryl Alexander; stepson, Rodney Underwood; 16 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 07, 2010.

MYRTLE SHIRLEY Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Myrtle Shirley, 97, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Life Church on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kevin Bates and Rev. James McMurray officiating. Interment will follow at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Shirley was born May 2, 1912 in Franklin Parish, LA and passed away Friday March 5, 2010 at Plantation Manor N.H. in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a Homemaker, and a member of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Baum; mother, Laura May (Damphier) Baum; husband of 76 years, James Ordrie Shirley; two sons, Alton Shirley and Otis Shirley; two brothers, Louis Baum and Hebert Baum; three sisters, Viola Pippins, Ruby Smith, and Eunice Smith; grandson, David Shirley. Survivors include two sons, Ray Shirley and wife Joyce Elaine of Winnsboro, LA and Hollis Shirley and wife Joyce; daughter, Modene S. Givens and husband Donell of Winnsboro, LA; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The pallbearers will be grandsons, Mitch Shirley, Clint Shirley, Greg Givens, Gary Shirley, Ricky McKenzie, and Rusty McKenzie. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2010. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit: www.youngscommunity. com Originally published March 07, 2010.

VIRGINIA NORRIS BARHAM Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Virginia Norris Barham, age 97, of Oak Ridge, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Judith Bazer officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the church. Virginia was born on April 24, 1912 in Oak Ridge, LA. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School and Kidd Key College in Sherman, TX. She married Eugene A. Barham in 1937 and traveled the world with him throughout his Navel Career until retirement in the early 1960's. The Barhams returned to Oak Ridge, where they served their community for many years. She was a member of the Pierian Club, serving as treasurer for many years. She was active in her church, serving as a Communion Steward and as a member of Women's Missionary Society. She died peacefully at her home on the afternoon of March 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Jesse and Gladys Hope Norris; her sister, Emma Sue Norris Shepard; and her husband Eugene Alexander Barham, USN retired. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Virginia Sue Shepard Barr, Nancy Files Allen, Garnett Jane Barham, Sally Barham Dienes, Terrell Barham Moss, Lydia Barham Oswalt, Mary Files Winsor, Frank Gibson Barham, Thomas E. (Gene) Barham, Alexander Pipes Barham, Hall Brodnax Barham, William Preston Barham, and Clint Edwin Shepard. She is further survived by a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be her nephew, William Preston Barham, and great nephews, Thomas Eugene Allen, Jesse Shepard Barr, Daniel Clay Barr, James Arthur Brown, Jr., Scott Fitzgerald Shepard, and Dan Wendell Robertson. Special and heartfelt thanks are given to her caregivers, Eva Johnson, Virginia Renwick and Annette Brown. Memorials may be made to the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Originally published March 07, 2010.

Jimmy G. Barnes Sr., 66
Jimmy Graham Barnes Sr. of West Monroe, retired from General Motors, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nona Dunn, 92
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. — Nona Gertrune Prince Dunn, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Rev. George M. Elmore, 82
RUSTON — The Rev. George M. Elmore, a pastor, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Dorothy O. Riser, 85
Dorothy O. Riser of West Monroe, retired assistant administrator at G.B. Cooley, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Myrtle Shirley, 97
WINNSBORO — Myrtle Shirley, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Life Church. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Ebey Sr., Wilbert G.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Faith Chapel Apostolic Pentecostal Church, West Monroe.
Norris, Sarah Alice: 11 a.m. Monday, Greenwood Cemetery.
Taylor, Denny Fay: 3 p.m. Monday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro.
Thigpen, Samuel Belvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Wade, Ardell: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mill Creek Baptist Church.
Published: March 07. 2010 1:15AM

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

JIMMY GRAHAM BARNES, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmy Graham Barnes, Sr., 66, of West Monroe, LA will be at 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Clark Springs Baptist Church, Highway 546, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mickey Hudnall officiating. Interment will follow at Clark Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Barnes was born June 8, 1943 in Delhi, LA and passed away along with his special dog, Ripper, on March 5, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Mr. Barnes was an active member of Clark Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed helping others in the community. He retired from General Motors after 30 years. Mr. Barnes served as Ouachita Parish Constable, Ward 7, for 12 years and was also a Deputy Marshal for the City of West Monroe for 22 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence Barnes. He was a loving husband, an outstanding father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Barnes enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandsons, leather working, was an active member of the NRA. He especially loved traveling with his wife. Mr. Barnes also enjoyed spending time with his dog, Ripper, whether at home or traveling. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Myrna Kay Norton Barnes; children, Thomas Lee Bont, Jr. and wife, Angela of Hickory Creek, TX, Jimmy Graham Barnes, Jr. of West Monroe, LA, Cheryl Ann Barnes Hogue and husband Kenny of Springdale, AR, Cyndia Kay Bont of Corinth, TX, Dawn Marie Bont Hodges of West Monroe, LA, Tracie Lynn Barnes Lenard and husband Phillip of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Brandy Brown, Jonathon Bont, Megan Barnes, Kirsten Barnes, Skylar Barnes, Katie Hogue, Nicki Hogue, Jacob Hogue, Morgan Bont, P.J. Hodges, Heather Hodges, Ronnie Lenard, Jesse Lenard, Brian Lenard, Jim Clark, Brittney Clark; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Ernestine Covington and Ricky Lancaster and her husband Wallace; special daughter-in-law, Shelley Sawyer Barnes; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Thomas L. Bont, Jr., Jimmy G. Barnes, Jr., Bruce Covington, Ray Miller, Pete McClusky, and Larry Shepleman. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Matt Maddox. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, March 8, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. A second visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Clark Springs Baptist Church in West Monroe. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 08, 2010.

REGINA GALE SIMS Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, GA Mrs. Regina Gale Sims of Alpharetta, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010. Survivors include her husband, Chris Marvin Sims of Alpharetta; mother, Judy Carol Belton of Albany; step-father-in-law, BG. John Sherman Crow of Thibodeaux, LA; sisters and brother-in-law, Cindy Powers and Leon Bussey and son, Trey Bussey all of Abingdon, VA and Susan Belton of Hilton Head, SC; brothers and sister-in-law, John and Lori Belton of Suwanee and Steve Belton of Hilton Head, SC; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Melanie and Neville Crowson and daughter, Anna Chris all of Lafayette, LA; and Marcia and Tony Solis and children, Justin, Jarrett and Marissa all of Riverside, CA; dogs, Sammy and Lily; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. She is preceded in death by her father, Reginald Arthur Belton. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 7th at 4:00 PM at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Deckard officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, GA is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com. Originally published March 08, 2010.

Jennie Barnett, 54
Jennie Diane Barnett, a convenience store manager, died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

George M. Elmore, 82
RUSTON -- The Rev. George M. Elmore, a pastor, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Audie Ferschoff, 100
BASTROP -- Audie McGee Ferschoff, a retired employee of the Morehouse Parish Food Stamp Office, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Nettie Harper, 74
WEST MONROE -- Nettie Mae Harper, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Services will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Memorial Baptist Church in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Dorthy Hoyem, 83
Dorthy Anne Hoyem, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Inez Lewis, 90
ENTERPRISE -- Inez McGuffee Lewis died Saturday. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at New Ouachita Baptist Church. Burial will be at Rosefield Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to the time of the service Monday at the church.

Emma McCarty, 80
WEST MONROE -- Emma Aline McCarty, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Vernell H. Murphy, 86
WEST MONROE -- Vernell H. Murphy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Sarah Norris, 88
RUSTON -- Sara Alice Norris, a retired secretary for Murphy Oil Company and Mobile C. Hoover, died Friday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Clifton O'Neal, 86
Clifton Leon O'Neal, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Audie Rowland, 94
COLUMBIA -- Audie Mae Rogers Rowland, retired from the Caldwell Parish ASC office, has died. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

George R. Schmidt, 98
HODGE -- George R. Schmidt, a retired paper mill supervisor, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hodge Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hodge Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Melva Underwood, 65
Melva "Micey" Underwood, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church in Swartz. Burial will be at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Dunn, Nona Gertrune Prince: 2 p.m. Monday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Taylor, Denny Fay: 3 p.m. Monday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro.
Published: March 08. 2010 1:15AM

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

CLIFTON LEON O'NEAL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Clifton Leon O'Neal, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Lysbeth Cockrell and Rev. Juliet Spencer officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. O'Neal was born July 29, 1923 in Swartz, LA and passed away on March 7, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee O'Neal and Stella Farmer O'Neal; and his brother, Sidney O'Neal. Mr. O'Neal was employed 33 years in sales with Pelican Wholesale and 17 years at the Swartz Recreation Center. Mr. O'Neal served his country in the Navy during World War II in the south pacific. Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife of 47 years, Glenda Bennett O'Neal; sons, Randy O'Neal and wife Lisa, and Kyle O'Neal; daughter, Kaye Lee and husband Philip; one sister, Ramona Mitchell; grandchildren, Corey and Chad Lee, and Chris and Katie O'Neal; two great grandchildren, Jace and Jared Lee; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Corey Lee, Chad Lee, and Chris O'Neal, and nephews, Bobby O'Neal, David Lehne, and Neal Hefner. Honorary pallbearers will be George Noel, Frank Bennett, Dalton Harrell, Charles Dowdy, Bill Gimler, Conrad Ludlow, David Waller, and Jimmy Morgan. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Any planned memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 513 Lincoln Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 09, 2010.

DOROTHY ANNE HOYEM Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Dorothy Anne (Bynum) Hoyem, age 83, passed from this life after an extended illness on March 6, 2010 at home in Monroe. "Dot" was born December 10, 1926 in Monroe, the daughter of John Earnest Bynum and Evelyn Hester (Mangham) Bynum. She was a graduate of Neville High School; was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Northeast Junior College of LSU; and attained a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Louisiana State University in 1948. During a teaching career that spanned over thirty-three years Dot taught in numerous schools located throughout Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, New Jersey and overseas with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools in Germany. She retired from teaching in 1992. Dot and her loving husband of 57 years, Don Hoyem, were married in the College Place Baptist Church in Monroe on October 11, 1952. Her six children, her four grandchildren and her great grandchild would serve as her inspiration and provide the light of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Mike Hoyem. Survivors include her husband, Don Hoyem, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army (Ret.); son, Pat Hoyem and his wife Vickie of Erath, Louisiana; son, Jon Hoyem and his wife Rhonda of Panama City Beach, Florida; son, Scott Hoyem of Troy, Alabama; daughter, Janet Bain and her husband Christian of Tampa, Florida; and daughter, Elizabeth Schwartz and her husband David of Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Her special niece, Peggy Reitzell of West Monroe and special nephew, Charles Ferringer of Pennsylvania also survive her. The family invites friends to join them at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to celebrate Dot's life. Originally published March 09, 2010.

EMMA ALINE MCCARTY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Emma Aline McCarty, 80, of West Monroe went to teach the Angels new songs on Saturday, March 6 2010. Born October 2, 1929, to the late E. B. and Thelma Allbritton, she was a beloved Mother and Grandmother. She had fought many battles, but is now in the presence of our lord, with a new body which to spend eternity. Preceded in death by her loving husband, G. W. McCarty, daughter Judy McCarty, brothers Jack Allbritton, Earl Allbritton and James Allbritton, sister Lucille Joiner, all of West Monroe and Mozelle Legg of Laurel Miss. She is survived by daughter Dianne Underwood and husband Carl of Columbia La., Sons Randy McCarty and wife Debbie of West Monroe, Jack McCarty and wife Karen of Chatham, sister Annie Phillips and husband Lawrence of Eros, brother Joe Allbritton and wife Florence of West Monroe, sisters-in-law Bea Allbritton and Gloria Allbritton of West Monroe, Janice Galantay and husband Geno of Ft. Worth TX, brother-in-laws Gene McCarty and wife Mary of West Monroe, Nathan McCarty of Shreveport, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandson, numerous nieces and nephews. She loved each one in her own special way. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Allbritton, Teddy Allbritton, Davy Underwood, Marty Underwood, Rory Marks, and Jerry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Kaleb Underwood, Taylor McCarty and Grayson McCarty. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 9th, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick's in West Monroe. Service will be Wednesday, March 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick's with the Rev. Joel Brackett and Rev. Conway Strong officiating. The family would like to thank the Nurses and staff of Landmark Nursing Home for the care and attention given to our mother. The care and compassion given by some who are called to this special field, to take care of our loved ones at times of special needs is not realized and rewarded nearly enough. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Luna Assembly of God's building fund, at 2843 Red Cut Road, West Monroe La. 71292. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 09, 2010.

GEORGE ROBERT SCHMIDT Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for George Robert Schmidt will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Hodge Baptist Church in Hodge, LA. Chris White and Rev. Norris Curry will be officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hodge Cemetery. Mr. Schmidt was born on December 28, 1911. He was 98. Survivors include, one son, Johnny Mac Schmidt of Quitman, LA., one daughter, Rose Lynn White and husband Gayden of Richardson, TX., one daughter-in-law, Faye Schmidt of Hodge, LA., nine Grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Schmidt was preceded in death by his wife, Byrd Smith Schmidt, one son, Robert "Bobby" Schmidt and seven brothers and sisters. Mr. Schmidt was a long time resident of Hodge, LA., a member, long time deacon and deacon emeritus of Hodge Baptist Church. He retired as a papermill supervisor from Continental Can Co. in Hodge in 1969. Mr. Schmidt was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. Pallbearers in be, Chris White, Graham White, Robert Schmidt, Mike Brown, David Schmidt, Jerry Hutchinson. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons and mens Sunday School Class at Hodge Baptist Church. Originally published March 09, 2010.

JAMES ALLEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Graveside services for Mr. James Allen, 68, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Allen was born on November 29, 1941 in Monroe, LA and passed away March 6, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He was a well accomplished electric motor technologist and previously worked for Ouachita Electric and Simmons Electric. He is preceded in death by his wife: Lois Allen; daughter: Angela Williams and granddaughter: Whitney Allen. Mr. Allen is survived by his children: James Scott Allen and wife, Renee, Brenda McDaniel and husband, Darin, and James Robert Allen and wife, Nellie; sisters: Diane Edmonson and Barbara Allen; brother: Wayne Allen; 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 09, 2010.

JOHNNIE FAYE MURRAY Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for Johnnie Faye Murray, 63, of Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Brown-Holley Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Waymon Swain officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Murray was born March 13, 1946 in Rayville, LA. and passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Faye was a member Rayville Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Ross. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Jerry Murray of Monroe; daughters, Jerri Lowery and husband, Carl of Choudrant, Misty Garland and husband, Michael of Calhoun; grandchildren, Emily Carter of Choudrant, Peyton Lowery of Choudrant, Trey Garland of Calhoun; sister, Virginia Strahan of Rayville and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Pallbearers are Chad Holcomb, Ryan Box, Earl Murray, Shelby Murray, Tom Heath, and Norman Paulson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM unitl 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 09, 2010.

MARVIN LOUIS "BUCK" BAILEY Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Marvin Louis "Buck" Bailey will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Palestine Baptist Church with Rev. Lemiel Baugh officiating. Interment will follow in Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, March 9 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Church and from 8am until time of services on Wednesday. Mr. Bailey, 71, of Vixen, was born to the union of Merl William Irene Hargrove Bailey on December 12, 1938 in West Monroe and passed from this life on March 7, 2010 in his residence. He was a water well driller and a member of Big Buck Hunting Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Carolynn Bailey and Mary Jane Parsons, and brother, Donnie Bailey. Those left to cherish Buck are his wife, Mrs. Laverne LaCaze Bailey of Vixen; sons, Ronnie L. Bailey of Lake Providence, Marvin L. Bailey, Jr. and wife Monica of Vixen; daughters, Karen Bailey Beard and friend Shannon Fletcher of West Monroe, Shelia Carter and husband Barry of West Monroe; brothers, Charles Bailey of Vixen, Louis Wayne Bailey and wife Christy of Monroe; sister, Gloria Gooden of Vixen. Grandchildren, Justin Beard, Hunter Carter, Bailey Carter, Abigail Bailey, Landon Bailey, Tate Beard, and Chance Bailey. Pallbearers will be Frankie Steele, Gary Steele, Arthur Fletcher, Mark Beard, Mike Hopkins, and Corey Millien. Honorary pallbearers will be Huey Hutson, O.E. Woods, Crawford Burke, Marvin Ramsey, Eldridge Robert , and Johnny Harper. To extend online condolences to the Bailey family please visit www.riserfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 09, 2010.

MARY ELIZABETH PARKER HOWARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA . Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Parker Howard, 85, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Randy Burdeaux and Rev. Rick McPherson will be officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Howard was born July 31, 1924 in Tallulah, LA and passed away March 7, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was retired from St. Francis in the surgical supply department. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband, Francis William "Hank" Howard; parents, Roy Parker and wife Sally Parker Wellerman, brother, Jerry Dawson Parker, grandson, John W. Dugger, Jr.. She is survived by her 5 children; Mary Frances Dugger and husband John. Francis William "Buddy" Howard Jr., Steven "Steve" Wayne Howard, Lee Roy Howard and wife Vickie, Beci McLemore and husband David; 2 sisters, Dhuanne Pritchard and Betty Parks and husband Bill; 3 grandchildren; Randall Troy Dugger, Susan Norris and husband Graham and Clint Thompson; 2 great-grandchildren, Rachel and Noland Norris. Pallbearers will be Gregory Pritchard, Geofrey Pritchard, Garry Pritchard, Gavin Pritchard, Rich Jacobs and Billy Parks. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy West Parker, Randall Troy Dugger, William Clinton Thompson, Graham Norris and Charles Pritchard. Visitation will be Tuesday 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 March 09, 2010.

VERNELL HENRY MURPHY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Vernell Henry Murphy, born February 9, 1924. She passed from this life on March 7, 2010, at her daughter's home in West Monroe, Louisiana. She is survived by daughters, Gloria M. Stokes and Valencia Duprey, her husband, Ricky Duprey, and her son, Carlton "Buster" Murphy, all of West Monroe, Louisiana. and her daughter, DeVola (Dee) Pardue of Cypress, Texas. Her legacy will live on through the lives of her six grandchildren, Joseph Stokes, Faith DeBolt, Jackie Dummer, Alicia Britt, Audrea Kennedy and Ashley Duprey and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Corlis Henry and his wife, Nellie, Virgil Henry and his wife, Joyce and sister, Virginia Brunson. She will now join family already deceased, husband, William D. (Bill) Murphy, mother, Vanna Henry, brothers, James Noe Henry and Tupie Henry. Vernell was born in Huttig, Arkansas, and lived most of her life in the Monroe / West Monroe area, with the exception of a few years in Great Falls, Montana and in Eldorado, Arkansas. Vernell was always known for her sense of humor even in her final days. Her grandchildren, nieces and nephews loved to be around her, never quite knowing what she would say next. For years she cared for her mother prior to her death in May 2003. She longed for the day she would join her husband, Bill, whom she so dearly loved. The family would like to thank all those who helped care for her during her final months -the caregivers and the nurses from hospice who showed genuine love and concern for her and the family. Services will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 N. 7th St, West Monroe, La. 71291 with Rev. Harry Lilly and Rev. Milton Pray officiating. Interment to follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangum, LA. Visitation is from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 9, and funeral service will be Wednesday, March 10 at 11:00 AM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 09, 2010.

Jimmy G. Barnes Sr., 66
Jimmy Graham Barnes Sr. of West Monroe, retired from General Motors, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosie Lee Boykins, 82
TALLULAH -- Rosie Lee Boykins, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at East Star Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Brenda Bridges, 56
Brenda Bridges of Monroe, a gospel singer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Pal Lee Bridges, 84
Pal Lee Bridges of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 1. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

John S. Clark, 95
John S. Clark of West Monroe, retired director of Delta Ouachita Vo-Tech College, died Sunday. Private services will be held at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Richard Wayne Darnell, 56
Richard Wayne Darnell of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clarence E. Faulk Jr., 101
RUSTON -- Clarence E. Faulk, a newspaper publisher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Paula M. Hammett, 76
Paula Maurine Hammett of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at St. Marks United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Carolyn Hicks, 55
FERRIDAY -- Carolyn Hicks, a homemaker, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Erna Mae Harper, 91
OAK GROVE -- Erna Mae Harper, died Friday. Services were 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial was in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Cameron D. Jones, infant
Cameron DeVonte` Jones of Monroe, the infant son of Brooke Johnson and Walter Lee Jones, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Joyce H. Lee, 44
RUSTON -- Joyce Marie Hargrove Lee, a ward clerk, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Morris G. Lively, 73
CROWVILLE -- Morris Glen Lively, a retired parole officer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John B. Mathis Jr., 61
John B. Mathis Jr. of Monroe, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe and 5-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Daughter of Zion Cemetery, Extension.

Mary L. Metcalf, 84
CASH BAYOU -- Mary Lee Metcalf, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sunnyside Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

Lorita A. Pearson, 9
Lorita A. Pearson of Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Jeanette Reynolds, 82
DELHI -- Jeanette Reynolds, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is noon Wednesday at the church until time of service. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Clovis W. Searcy Jr., 33
Clovis Wayne Searcy Jr. of West Monroe, a deputy with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Elmore, George M.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun.
Published: March 09. 2010 1:15AM

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

BONNIE R. WILLIAMS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Bonnie R. Williams, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Victor Cheeks and John Solloway officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA. Mrs. Williams was born November 14, 1933 in Columbia, LA and passed away on March 7, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and raking the yard. Mrs. Williams was a lifetime caregiver all the way up until she passed away. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Francis Kelly; sisters, Dora McDaniel, Margie Quin, Weita Crooks, Blanche Ellerbee, Aurelia Adock; brothers, Cecil Kelly and A. G. Kelly; and her faithful companion, Cricket, her dog. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Wesley Williams; children, John R. "Renny" Williams, Karen Williams Hales, and Sherry W. Williams and her husband Rick; grand-children, Naomi W. Scarbrough and her husband Shane, Theresa Williams, Rachel Williams, Derrick Williams, Kelsey Williams; great-grandchildren, Breann Scarbrough, Jessica Scarbrough, Jacob Scarbrough, Faith Scarbrough, Dominic Williams Miles; and brother, Curtis Kelly and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steve Kelly, Mark Kelly, Lewis Chatham, Eddie Kelly, James Lee Kelly, and Bobby Jo Kelly. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

CORPORAL CLOVIS WAYNE SEARCY, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Corporal Clovis Wayne Searcy, Jr., of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 11, 2010, at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Services will also be broadcasted live during the services on www.firstwest.cc. Officiating will be Chaplain Jeff Luellen of the O.P.S.O., Chaplain Scott Thompson, of the O.P.S.O. and Reverend Clovis Sturdivant. "JR" will be eulogized by Sheriff Royce Toney. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Clovis Wayne "JR" Searcy, Jr., of West Monroe, died March 6, 2010, after being injured in the line of duty two days prior. He was born November 4, 1976, in West Monroe. He was a devoted father, husband and son, his children were the light of his life. He graduated from West Ouachita High School in 1994. He then entered the United States Air Force where he served 4 years as a military police officer and also met the love of his life, Kerry, his wife of 9 years. Continuing on his pursuit to serve and protect, JR joined the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office where he served 8 years as a dedicated deputy which also included several years as a K-9 officer which was his true passion. JR was such a hard worker and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was also a successful business owner of C&K Searcy Enterprises, a lawn care business and his hard work did not stop there, he was also dedicated to Woodlawn Elementary School by helping direct traffic during school arrivals and dismissals. As a final act of selflessness, he gave the gift of life through organ donation. During JR's free time, he enjoyed many hobbies and past times which included participating in his children's sporting events, four-wheel racing, mud digging, boating, water sports, and football especially the New Orleans Saints. He was preceded in death by his paternal grand-parents, James M. Searcy Sr. and Alice Marie Searcy and cousin/bestfriend Tony Searcy. He is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Kerry S. Searcy and his 2 children, Justin and Maegan Searcy, as well as his step-son Nicholas Lambert; mother Kay Guirlando and her husband, Rocky; father Clovis W. Searcy Sr. and his wife, Ginger "Lou Lou"; brothers Cody Searcy and Casey Guirlando and his wife, Rainy; maternal grandparents, Thomas D. and Marjorie Cupit of Rocky Branch; grand-parents, Rosemary "MeMe" Crowson and her late husband, Marvin Crowson; brothers and sisters at heart, Tracy Wayne Crocker and his wife, Shana, Tommi Lynn Bush and her husband, Jay, Gidgette Broussard and her husband, Jeremy and Brooke Whitehead; uncle James Searcy and his wife, Darlene; aunt Janis Cupit; uncle Thomas "Buddy" Cupit Jr.; uncle Terry Searcy; aunt Gayle Searcy, aunt Connie Beavers and her husband Joey; uncle Gary Dale Searcy; uncle Joe Guirlando and his wife, Peggy, aunt Virginia Puckett and her husband Billy; aunt Rosie Sikes and her husband Rickey; mother-in-law Sue A. Bass and her husband, Robert of Lincoln University, PA; father-in-laws George McAfee and his wife, Virginia of Fremont, OH, Stuart Small and his wife, Phyllis of Coatsville, PA; sister-in-laws Stephanie Small and her fiancé, Lance Staib of Newark, DE, Amy Gray and her husband, Bill of Oxford, PA, Tara McAfee and Heather McAfee of Fremont, OH; grandparents at heart, Loretta Mohr, Dorothy and Chuck Gnepper all of Fremont, OH, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and life long friends. Pallbearers will be Casey Guirlando, Tracy Wayne Crocker, Jason Lillo, Jason Greenly, Scooter Day, Shelton Cooper, Cody Searcy, Kevin Brasher, Jason Hendry, Dennis Wall, Jeremy Broussard, Jim Funderburk, and Craig Elmore. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office Deputies. A special thanks for the outpouring of support from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and other surrounding law enforcement agencies, as well as J.P. Morgan Chase and P &S Surgical Hospital plus other local businesses. A benefit account has been set up at Progressive Bank for the Searcy family. You may make donations at any of their locations and reference Searcy Family with Account Number 4022289. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 10, 2010.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Aidan Randall Williams 3/10/07 to 10/15/07 We Remember We planned for your big homecoming and now we are left to ask why, and plan for that big homecoming, when we'll meet one day in the sky. You needed strong hands to hold you and help you to keep going on, and now we are sure that they do, nail-scarred, tender, and strong. You're home where the gentle Creator keeps you safe from all harm, home, where sooner or later we'll rest as you, in His arms. So, smile for us sweet little Aidan in that place where there's never a care. Rest there in God's safe haven, 'til one day we meet with you there. Contributed by James Trimm 10/16/2007 All our love your family Originally published March 10, 2010.

JEANNETTE REYNOLDS Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Ms. Jeannette Reynolds, 82, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi with Rev. Mickey Bounds officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from Noon until time of services at the church. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Jeannette was born on November 9, 1927 in Caddo Parish, LA and left this life on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Monroe. Ms. Reynolds graduated from Central High School in Delhi in 1944 and earned her BS in Home Economics from Northwestern University & finished her Master's Degree and 30+ (hours) from Texas Women's University. She spent her career teaching at Crowville High School where she touched the lives of many of her students who remained in close contact through the years. She retired from there after teaching for over thirty years. Throughout her life, Jeannette loved to sew, and was known for being able to create anything with a needle and thread and make it look store bought. (Although when she taught Home EC, she often told her students "Do as I say, not as I do," when it came to cooking!) Jeannette also loved to travel, and had been to most of the states and several foreign countries, including Egypt, Jerusalem, England, and Germany, plus several others. Jeannette is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Cleo Reynolds, her brothers, Henry and Emmett Reynolds, her sister, Susan Reynolds Lowdermilk and a nephew, Eldridge Emmett Reynolds. She is survived by her aunt, Lucy D. Robinson; nieces, Susan Bradley Borquist,and Mary Bradley Poole and their families, a nephew, Copelen Bradley, Jr. and his family and a sister-in-law, Lillie Reynolds of Delhi, LA. She is also survived by a vast extended family of which she felt blessed to be considered as a part of. Jeannette was a member and former officer in Delta Kappa Gamma; Kappa Kappa Delta (later KART); Retired Teachers Association and Beta Sigma Phi as well as a member of Chapter #198 OES. She was a member of Central Baptist Church near Delhi and later Delhi First Baptist Church as well as a member of Mayce Sunday School Class. Pallbearers will be John Edward "Butch" Dupree, Milton Linder, Billy Williams, Karl Eric Borquist, Nils Ivan Borquist and Eric George Borquist. Honorary pallbearers will be Delhi chapter members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

JOHN S. CLARK Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Private interment services will be held at a later date at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Clark was born June 7, 1914 and passed away March 8, 2010 at Cornerstone Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was retired as a director of Delta Ouachita Vo-Tech College. The family expresses their appreciation to the management and staff of Landmark Nursing Home and Cornerstone Hospital for their dedicated care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

MARIE LOUISE ADCOCK Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for Marie Louise Adcock, 78, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Reverend David Herrington officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Marie Louise Bennett Morgan Adcock was born March 7, 1932 and passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Louise was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Adron Morgan, Sr. and parents, Phares and Lucy Bennett. Survivors include her husband, Ray Adcock of Rayville; sons, A.J. Morgan, Jr. of Rayville, Charlie Morgan of Rayville, and Rex Alan Morgan of Rayville; sister, Gloria Mendoza and husband, Tony of Torrington, WY; sisters-in-law, Rose Mulhearn of Rayville and Mary Bradshaw of Bishop, TX; grandchildren, April Hale, Sarah Miller, Annie Morgan, Toni Navarro, Matt Morgan, Amanda Morgan, Clay Morgan, and Wade Morgan; a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Brian Krier, Dr. Stephen Brazell, Rob Landry, and the staff at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Pallbearers will be Matt Morgan, Clay Morgan, Wade Morgan, Jason Hale, Brian Miller, and John Navarro. Visitation will be at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, at Boeuf River Baptist Church. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

MORRIS GLENN LIVELY Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Morris Glenn Lively, 73, of Crowville, LA will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Crowville at 2:00 PM with Rev. Keith Dowden and Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 9, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the church. Glenn was born September 29, 1936 in Scotia, California, and passed from this life Monday, March 8, 2010 at his residence in Crowville where he had lived for the past 24 years. He grew up and attended school in Humboldt County, California where he was an avid outdoorsman. He was retired from the Louisiana Department of Juvenile Justice having served as a juvenile probation officer for 20 years. He graduated from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California where he initially entered the field of juvenile probation and parole. He was an avid World War II enthusiast and had a life-long passion for reading and learning. Glenn was a devoted member of the Crowville First Baptist Church and the Men's Bible Class. He is preceded in death by his parents: Dallas and Avinelle Finley Lively. Glenn is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda Richardson Lively; children, Linda Lively Bryan and husband Phillip of Monroe, LA; Michael Glenn Lively and wife Beth of North Kingstown, RI; and Catherine Lively Rhodus and husband Rodney of Walker, LA; step-daughter, Norma Smith of Holden, LA; sister, Sybil Lively Casebier of Medford, OR; grandchildren, Amanda McMullen, Aaron Bryan, David Rhodus, Nikki Rhodus, and John Rhodus; and one great-grandchild,, Nolan Philip McMullen. Pallbearers will be Aaron Bryan, David Rhodus, Greg McMullen, Tony Amos, Gene Freeman and Lynn Clement. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Bible Class of First Baptist Church. To sign the guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

NATHAN "JUNIOR" OTWELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Nathan "Junior" Otwell, 64, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Lance Otwell will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Junior was born May 12, 1945 in Ruston, LA and passed away March 7, 2010 in Calhoun, LA. He was employed with Boardwalk Pipeline for 29 years. Junior was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish and he loved spending time with his numerous friends and family members. Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Bertie Mae Otwell and a brother, John Everett Otwell. He is survived by 2 sons; Randall Otwell and wife Shondah and Chad Otwell and wife Libby; 4 grandchildren; Krystal Otwell , Ethan Otwell, Colter Otwell, and Kyle Otwell; sister, Barbara Bell and husband Billy, sister, Gloria Watson; sister-in-law, Lorraine Otwell; several nieces and nephews; a special friend and companion Betty Scott. Pallbearers will be Teddy Harris, Dennis Knighten, Mike Jones, George Antley, Brett Tugwell and Billy Ramsey. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

PAULA MAURINE HAMMETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA There will be a gathering of Friends for Paula Maurine Hammett, 76, of Monroe, LA from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM and a Celebration of Life at 6:45 PM on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Monroe with Rev. Lys Cockrell officiating. Interment will be at 11:30 AM Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenwood, LA. Mrs. Hammett was born on February 22, 1934 in Ardmore, OK and passed away on March 6, 2010 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, one child: Dawn Hammett and her husband: Dick Hammett. Mrs. Hammett is survived by her son: Derek E. Hammett and wife, Christine of Germany; granddaughters: Misti Fritz of White Sands, NM and Amber Smith of San Angelo TX; great-grandchild: Tyson Smith; brother: Richard Simmons and wife, Sue of Pueblo, CO; and sister: Sara S. Farmer and husband, Jim of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be: Steve Farmer, Kevin Rushing, Jim Farmer, Michael Fritz, Richard Simmons, and Rick Simmons. The family would like to give a special thanks to Louisiana Hospice caregivers and Dottie Carter. A very special thanks to her great niece, Michelle Rushing. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

RICHARD "WAYNE" DARNELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Richard "Wayne" Darnell, 56, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of Monroe with Bishop Ted Coenan officiating and interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Darnell was born on July 27, 1953 in Monroe, LA and passed away on March 8, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He was a graduate of Wossman High School and was a retired construction worker. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was well liked by everyone, known for his sense of humor, was an avid New Orleans Saints fan and loved golf. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Earline W. McKissick, Arnold Webb, Willie Darnell and David Darnell. Mr. Darnell is survived by his daughters: Chelsey and Corrie Darnell; mother: Gloria W. Darnell, Father: Dan Darnell and stepmother, Gerry Darnell; brothers: Danny and David Darnell; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 10, 2010.

Roy Albritton, 53
WISNER -- Roy Albritton, a fish industry employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery.

James Allen, 68
James Allen of Monroe, an electrician, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Evelyn 'Nute' Anton, 87
TALLULAH -- Evelyn "Nute" Anton, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Brenda L. Bridges, 56
Brenda Diane Lee Bridges of Monroe, a gospel singer, died Sunday. Services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Queenesther L. Brown, 30
DALLAS, Texas -- Queenesther Lashay "Shay-Shay" Brown, formerly of Monroe, a student and homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Oletha Freeman, 93
TALLULAH -- Oletha Freeman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Crissie Harold, 106
HOUSTON, Texas -- Crissie Harold, a retired farmer, died March 2. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Braeswood Assembly Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home.

Carolyn Hicks, 55
Carolyn Hicks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary P. Howard, 85
Mary Elizabeth Parker Howard of West Monroe, retired Surgical Supply Department employee at St. Francis Medical Center, died Sunday. Services are 9 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Cam`Ron Jones, infant
Cam`Ron Jones of Monroe, the infant son of Walter Jones and Brooke Johnson, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Betty F. Lewis, 66
JONESBORO -- Betty Faye Lewis, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Joe W. May, 62
COLUMBIA -- Joe William May, the owner of School Bus Supply, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Columbia Heights Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery.

Emma A. McCarty, 80
Emma Aline McCarty of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Elder Reuben Monk, 87
SHREVEPORT -- Elder Reuben Ryan Monk, a minister, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Vernell Murphy, 86
Vernell Murphy of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.

Johnnie Murray, 63
Johnnie "Faye" Murray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Clifton L. O'Neal, 86
Clifton Leon O'Neal of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Laverne Thomas, 48
NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Laverne Thomas, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Boykins, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. Wednesday, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Faulk, Clarence E.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Hammett, Paula Maurine: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, St. Marks United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Lively, Morris Glen: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Crowville.
Mathis Jr., John B.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Metcalf, Mary Lee: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sunnyside Church
.Reynolds, Jeannette: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Searcy Jr., Clovis Wayne: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Published: March 10. 2010 1:15AM

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

ALTON TROVEY "BUCK" OUCHLEY Haggard Funeral Home, LLC Jefferson, TX Funeral services for Mr. Alton Trovey "Buck" Ouchley, 71, of Jefferson Texas will be Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, Texas officiated by pastor Allison Byerley. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 PM at Bernice Cemetery, Bernice, LA. and will be officiated by Mr. Ouchley's nephew, Pastor Matthew Taylor. Visitation will be at the Haggard Funeral Home in Jefferson, Texas from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday March 11, 2010. Mr. Ouchley was born July 26, 1938 in West Monroe, LA. and passed from this life on Tuesday March 9, 2010 at the home of his daughter in Alexandria, LA. surrounded by his family and his two special dogs Lilli and Gabby. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 187th infantry, 11th Airborne Division in Germany and in Beirut, Lebanon for the beginning of the Lebanon intervention. He was a prominent realtor and builder in Monroe, LA. for many years, then moved to Dallas, Texas for 17 years where he was a McKesson, Inc. affiliate. The last 7 years have been spent as proprietor of the Jefferson Old Fashion Hamburger Store in Jefferson, Texas. Here he forged many friendships that held a special place in his heart. He is preceded in death by his father Herbert Trovey Ouchley of West Monroe, LA. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Herbert T. Ouchley of Monroe, LA.; his loving wife of 50 years Mrs. Judie Ouchley of Jefferson, Texas; son, Christopher Trovey Ouchley of Dallas, Texas; daughters: Julie Allyson Ouchley Testa and husband Sammy of Alexandria, LA.; Melanie Jacqueline Ouchley McCandlish of West Monroe, LA.; Shannon Laine Ouchley Culpepper and husband James of Alexandria, LA.; Grand-children: Nicholas, Sarah, and Victoria Testa; Stuart, Anna-Laine, and Christa Culpepper all of Alexandria; Taylor Nicole McCandlish of West Monroe, LA.; Laura Clayton Ouchley of Dallas TX. Great-grand children: Rebecca and Landon West of Dallas, TX. Also, a Great-grand daughter to arrive in May, and to be named Ali-Grace after her great-grandfather. Mr. Ouchley was a die-hard LSU and Saints football fan. He was a "Mr. Mom" before the term was even invented. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and coffee and conversation with special friends. He dedicated his life to being a loving husband and an outstanding father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived his life with dignity and grace, and those who knew him knew him to be the sweetest man in the world. He greeted those he met with a smile and a handshake and treated people the way he wanted to be treated. He was a kind gentle man who leaves behind a lifetime of loving memories and he will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Pallbearers will be Sammy Testa, James Culpepper, Nicholas Testa, Stuart Culpepper, Buddy Taylor, and Jonathan Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. James Srickland and Mr. Thomas Wagner. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.haggardfuneralhome.com Originally published March 11, 2010.

JOE WILLIAM MAY Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Joe William May, 62, of Columbia, LA will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Columbia Heights Baptist Church in Columbia, LA with Pastor Toby Frost officiating. Interment will follow at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Joe was born December 27, 1947 in Ruston, LA and passed away on March 8, 2010 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Bill" May and Vela "Mazy" May. Joe was a graduate of Woodlawn High School of Shreveport, LA and had a Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Business from Louisiana Tech University. He served his country in the US National Guard. Joe was employed at BellSouth for 20 years. He owned three convenience stores over an eight year period, and for the past 10 years was the co-owner of Equipment Parts and Supply with his wife, Karen. He served as a board member of MAPT. He was a member of Ward District 4&5 Water Board. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and president of the May Hunting Club for 35 years. Joe is survived by his wife Karen Neal May of Columbia; his two daughters: Amy May of West Monroe; Lea Ann May-Lillo and her husband Jason Lillo and his beloved grandsons Caden and Lawson Lillo of West Monroe; stepson Patrick Neal of Leesburg, VA. He is also survived by his friend and daughter's mother Betty Tyler May of West Monroe. His nephew, whom he loved as a son, Matthew May of Milledgeville, GA; his brother Craig May and wife Connie of Broaddus,TX; brother-in-law Kevin Ohliger of West Monroe and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Stan Mixon, Tad Hargis, Paul Hargis, David Smigura, Billy Green, David Earl Varnell, Joe Ostervich, and Jerry Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Hargis, Donny Earl Johnston, Greg Copeland, Everett May, Louis May, Clint May, Steve May, Jerry Bailey, Carl Bailey, Galen Head, Herman Lenard, Teddy May, John Lingenfelter, David Rocket and Rick Hawkins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 DeSiard St., Monroe, LA 71203. Visitation will be Thursday, March 11th, 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 11, 2010.

MARY MARGARET CONLIN O'HARA Mary Margaret Conlin O'Hara, March 3, 2010. Raised in Monroe, LA and lived most of her adult life in New Orleans. She had a long, successful career as an elementary school teacher in New Orleans public and parochial schools. She was an avid reader and a crossword puzzle enthusiast. She is predeceased by her father, Maurice Conlin, her sisters, Jan Robin and Christine Wright. She is survived by her mother, Louise Wood Conlin, her three daughters, Kathleen O'Hara Sides, Erin O'Hara Birchall, Jennifer O'Hara, and two sons-in law, David Sides and Rusty Birchall. She is also survived by her 5 grand-children, Cecelia Frances Palermo, Margaret 'Maggie' Louise Sides, Emma Katherine Sides, Joseph Birchall V and Benjamin William Birchall. A Memorial Service was held in Mandeville, LA on March 8, 2010. Memorial donations may be made to Soldiers' Angels: www.soldiersangels.org. Originally published March 11, 2010.

PAYNE HOWARD DEVONE PAYNE, JR. Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, Little Rock, AR Howard Devone Payne, Jr., 68, of Little Rock, died Monday, March 8, 2010 after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born February 7, 1942 in Winnsboro, LA. to the late Howard Devone and Delores Payne. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte Payne; his daughters, Dee Payne Chapman (Wink), and Shelly Payne Martin (Bobby) and son, Howard (Trey)Devone Payne III. Grandchildren are Claire Chapman, Winston Chapman III, Payne Martin and Parker Martin. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert Charles Payne (Donna), Joe Beck Payne, and Andy Payne (Anna). He played football for ULM in Monroe, LA. He spent time on the rodeo circuit team roping and steer wrestling before beginning his career with Snelling. He started Snelling over 40 years ago and has built a respected reputation for his honesty, character and integrity. He was honored by Snelling with the first Legacy Award ever presented. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Franchise Advisory Council. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He had a strong Christian faith and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 39 years. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 11th, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300. Services will be held on March 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM, at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackelford Road, Little Rock, AR 72211 or American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207. Originally published March 11, 2010.

Marie M. Adcock, 78
RAYVILLE -- Marie Louise Morgan Adcock, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kenneth W. Allen, 51
SIMSBORO -- Kenneth W. Allen, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary A. Brown, 71
RAYVILLE -- Mary Ann Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery.

Coy L. Buchanan, 63
FARMERVILLE -- Coy Linn Buchanan, a retired restaurant owner, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

J.C. Canfield Jr., 72
MARION -- J.C. Canfield Jr., a logger, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion.

Richard Darnell, 56
Richard "Wayne" Darnell of Monroe, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Carolyn Green, 60
Carolyn Green of Monroe, a city of Monroe employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fannie Hill, 75
Fannie Hill of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Wade Cemetery, Epps.

Mark R. Hughes, 43
MER ROUGE -- Mark Randell Hughes, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Joyce H. Lee, 44
RUSTON -- Joyce Marie Hargrove Lee, a ward clerk, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe and 8 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Carla R. Leonard, 40
Carla Rena Leonard of Monroe, a social worker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Angel Garden Cemetery, Terry, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Jimmie Myles, 85
Jimmie Myles of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mac Nolan, 68
FARMERVILLE -- Mac Nolan, a tug boat engineer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Ruggs Bluff Cemetery, Point. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Nathan Otwell, 64
CALHOUN -- Nathan "Junior" Otwell, a technician for Boardwalk Pipeline, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Opal F. Owens, 86
BASTROP -- Opal Freeland Owens, a retired nursing assistant for Schumpert Hospital, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Patrick D. Owens, 44
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Patrick Dewayne Owens, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Billy E. Ramsauer, 77
VICKSBURG, Miss. -- Billy E. Ramsauer of the Hunter Heights Community, retired from International Paper Co. and U.S. Air Force, died Wednesday. Services are noon Friday at Berachah Church, Vicksburg. Visitation is 11 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Laverne Thomas, 49
NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Laverne Thomas, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marcus West, 37
BASTROP -- Marcus West, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bonnie R. Williams, 76
Bonnie R. Williams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Shirley Williams, 50
Shirley Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Tommy Wilson, 47
Tommy Wilson of Monroe, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Dubach.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Albritton, Roy: 2 p.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Bridges, Brenda Diane Lee: 7 p.m. Thursday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brown, Queenesther L. "Shay-Shay": 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harold, Crissie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Braeswood Assembly Church, Houston.
Hicks, Carolyn: 10 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jones, Cam`Ron: 10 a.m. Thursday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Lewis, Betty Faye: 10 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
May, Joe William: 10 a.m. Friday, Columbia Heights Baptist Church, Columbia.
Monk, Elder Reuben Ryan: 2 p.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Searcy Jr., Clovis Wayne: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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

CHARLES TERRY BAKER SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Terry Baker Sr., 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Baker was born on July 28, 1948 and passed away in West Monroe, LA on March 10, 2010. He retired after 18 years of service, as a mechanic, for the Ouachita Parish School System. He loved helping others, but would never ask for anything in return. He is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Rhonda Baker; by his parents, Ellis and Marietta Baker and by a brother, Willie Baker. Survivors include his two sons, Charles Terry Baker Jr. and Mark Baker both of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ann Norman and husband, Richard of Calhoun, LA, Dianne Tackett and husband, Louis of Greenwood, MS, Mike Baker and wife, Mary of Calhoun, LA, Steve Baker and wife, Debbie, Kenneth Baker all of West Monroe, LA, Janice Baker, Gayle Baker, Pam Baker and Karen Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Richard Norman, Harvey Guillot, Tom Baker, Justin Higdon, Louis Tackett, and Mike Morgan. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, March 12, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus, 2213 Justice Street Monroe, LA 71203. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staffs of Hospice Compassus and the West Monroe Guest House for their special care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 12, 2010.

CLEODA CATHERINE ALVIS SEBASTIAN Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Cleoda Catherine Alvis Sebastian, 89 of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 13, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Will Sheffield officiating. Interment will be at Dermott City Cemetery in Dermott, AR. Mrs. Sebastian was born in Dermott, AR on May 6, 1920 and passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Christus St. Joseph's Home. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Mrs. Sebastian was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas John Sebastian; and her parents, Henry B. and May Alvis. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Ron and Becky Hagar; grandsons, Jim and Mike Hagar; four great grandsons; one great grand-daughter; one sister, Lurlie Harden of Clovis, CA; two nieces, and one nephew. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 12, 2010.

ROBERT E. "ROB" CARTER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorial services for Robert E. "Rob" Carter, 59, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 12, 2010, at Parkview Baptist Church with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Mr. Carter, owner and operator of Rob's Lawn Service, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010. He was a graduate of Neville High School and played football at Louisiana Tech. He enjoyed hunting at Potluck Hunting Club with his sons and friends. Mr. Carter was a loving husband, wonderful father, caring brother, caregiver for his mother-in-law, and adored his grandchildren. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, Moe and Bob Carter; and father-in-law, Felix Ray Armstrong. Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Linda Armstrong Carter; sons, Bo and Nicole Carter, and Kade and Amanda Carter; daughter, Malynn and David Smith; grand-children, Cole, Caroline, and Chloe Carter, and Elle and Max Carter; canine companion, Roxy; granddogs, Bo and Sadie; sisters, Jan and Gary McLeod, Virginia and Carl Herrington, and Emery and Dan Wood; brother-in-law, Ray and Peni Armstrong; sister-in-law, Kayla and David Johnson; mother-in-law, Jo Lynn Armstrong; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be Potluck Hunting Club, Frank Anzalone, Johnny Jacobs, Mike Ambrose, Earl Shipp, Phil Carter, and all of his jogging and workout friends. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until service time Friday at Parkview Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 12, 2010.

ROGER LEONARD ROWLAND Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Roger Leonard Rowland age 65 of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday March 13, 2010 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Bro. Leeman Stamper officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia. The Rowland family will receive guests on Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Rowland died Thursday March 11,2010 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Born in Caldwell Parish October 5, 1944 to the union of Leonard Rowland and Audie Mae Rogers Rowland. He spent most all of his life in Caldwell Parish. He was a retired log cutter for Catahoula Timber Company, a graduate of Columbia High School, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and an avid gardener and cook. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: His wife: Mrs. Charlotte Nobles Rowland of Columbia. son: Roger Leonard Rowland, II of Pointe Aux Chene, LA : daughter: Mary Rowland of Columbia. brother: Jimmie Ben Rowland and wife Ruby of Columbia: Grand-children: Jordan Hatten of Monroe and Casey Carroll and husband Jason of Pineville; niece: Sarah Covington and husband Clay of Columbia. Serving as pallbearers will be: Jordan Hatten, Jim Nobles, Tommy Latham, Drew Keahey, Billy Ellis, and Charlie Mack Rowland. Honorary pallbearers include: Jerry Stapleton, Chuck Stapleton, James Stapleton, Danny Stapleton, Calvin griffin, Lonnie Whittington, and Wilmer Lloyd Spangler, Jr. To share online condolences with the Rowland Family simply go to riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 12, 2010.

Dr. Tim Acree
Dr. Tim Acree of West Monroe, a pathologist, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other Arrangements are incomplete.

Euretha D. Book, 58
ACME -- Euretha D. "Tinker" Book, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Robert E. Carter, 59
Robert E. Carter of Monroe, owner of Rob's Lawn Service, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Johnny Cato, 94
OAK GROVE -- Johnny Cato, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carolyn McDowell-Green, 60
Carolyn McDowell-Green of Monroe, a supervisor in the city of Monroe's Parks and Recreation Department, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Cathey Gunn, 60
QUITMAN -- Cathey Gunn, a care provider, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Vivian Henderson, 84
Vivian Henderson of West Monroe, a laborer with Continental Trailways Bus Station, died March 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jimmie James, 62
TALLULAH -- Jimmie James, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Carla R. Leonard, 40
Carla Rena Leonard of Monroe, a social worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Angel Garden Cemetery, Terry, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Tyler Manning, infant
Tyler Manning of Monroe, the infant son of Sheleighdra Manning, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Joe W. May, 62
COLUMBIA -- Joe William May, the owner of School Bus Supply, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Columbia Heights Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Nova J. Nelson, 87
BASTROP -- Nova Helen Jenkins Nelson, a retired Morehouse Parish School System employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bartholomew Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Lorita A. Pearson, 9
Lorita A. Pearson of Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Bertha O. Pipes, 98
RAYVILLE -- Bertha O. Pipes, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

McKinley Thomas, 60
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- McKinley Thomas, a farm laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gallilard Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Allen, Kenneth W.: 2 p.m. Friday, Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro.
Brown, Mary Ann: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Brown, Queenesther L. "Shay-Shay": 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Canfield Jr., J.C.: 1 p.m. Friday, Mount Horeb Baptist Church, Marion.
Hicks, Carolyn: 10 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hill, Fannie: 11 a.m. Monday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lee, Joyce Hargrove: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston.
Lewis, Betty Faye: 10 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Myles, Jimmie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Nolan, Mac: 11 a.m. Friday, Ruggs Bluff Cemetery, Point.
Owens, Opal Freeland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Ramsauer, Billy E.: noon Friday, Berachah Church, Vicksburg, Miss.
Thomas, Laverne: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark No. 2 Baptist Church, Natchez, Miss.
Williams, Shirley: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Wilson, Tommy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Dubach

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

BERTHA O. PIPES Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. A memorial service for Bertha Pipes, age 98, a homemaker, of Rayville, LA will be at 10:15 AM Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the St. Davids Episcopal Church in Rayville, LA with Father Roy Myers officiating. Mrs. Pipes was born May 29, 1911 and passed away March 7, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She is preceded in death by her husband, L. Noland Pipes, Sr., five brothers and five sisters. She is survived by two sons; L. Noland Pipes, Jr. and wife Mary of Memphis, TN and William Edward "Bill" Pipes, Sr. and wife Susie, grandchildren: William Edward Pipes, Jr. and wife Susie, Elizabeth Pipes Morris and husband Ted, Jeanie Pipes Lowry and husband Eddie Ray, Sarah Pipes Jordan and husband Tony, and Marianna Pipes Heimbach and husband Jeff, ten great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM at the St. Davids Episcopal Parish House in Rayville, LA, Saturday, March 13, 2010. In lieu of flower memorials make donations to St. Judes or Multiple Sclerosis. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 13, 2010.

DR. TIM ACREE M.D. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Dr. Tim Acree M.D., 45, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 14, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana with Rev. Paul Carter and Rev. Brian McAllister officiating. Tim was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on September 20, 1964, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, Louisiana. He passed away March 10, 2010, in Monroe, Louisiana at St. Francis Medical Center. Tim was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University and Louisiana State University Medical School. He was a pathologist with Delta Pathology Group at St. Francis Medical Center. Tim was a loving, devoted son, brother, uncle, co-worker, and friend. He shared all that he had with those he loved and with those in need. He gave generously to all in a manner that was both thoughtful and unselfish. He did not expect or want thanks or accolades. All that he did was done lovingly, compassionately, and genuinely. Tim was a lover of animals, especially dogs. He left behind four of his loyal companions: Hershel, Homer, Chester, and Sam. During his short 45 year life, Tim formed many friendships. He was loved and respected by a multitude of people. His quick wit and keen sense of humor drew people to him. Tim loved his nephews, Grant and Taylor passionately and unreservedly. He thought of them as his own. He laughed, played and shared all of himself with them. Tim left behind his parents, Don and Frances Acree of Farmerville, Louisiana; his sister, Dondra Martin and her husband Stacey of West Monroe, Louisiana; nephews, Grant and Taylor Martin of West Monroe, Louisiana; his brother, Mitchell Acree and his wife Pam of Farmerville, Louisiana; his nieces, Erin and Dani Hoffpauir of Farmerville, Louisiana; his closest friend and constant companion, Babs Polk of Monroe, Louisiana; his cousin, Linda Taylor of New Orleans, Louisiana; his dear friends, Drs. Dickie and Steve Blanchard and Dr. Michael Cage; his four dogs; and a multitude of friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his maternal grand-parents, Gordon and Alma Weaver of Farmerville, Louisiana; paternal grandparents, W.P. and Merle Acree of Farmerville, Louisiana; and his aunt, Betty Taylor of Point, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request that donations be made in Tim's honor to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter, 417 Well Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 13, 2010.

E. RAY "SUNDOWN" DOWNEY Young's Funeral Directors, El Dorado, AR. E. Ray "Sundown" Downey, 63, of Junction City, AR passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his residence. Born August 5, 1946, in West Monroe, LA to Robert F. & Hazel Freeman Downey, he was a letter carrier for the United States Post Office. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 15, 2010, at the Hillsboro Street Church of Christ with Ken Stegall officiating. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, March 14th at the funeral home. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com. Originally published March 13, 2010.

Evelyn Anton, 87
TALLULAH -- Evelyn "Nute" Anton, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Choosing God Free S.D.A. Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Charles T. Baker Sr., 61
Charles Terry Baker Sr. of West Monroe, retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Euretha D. Book, 58
ACME -- Euretha D. "Tinker" Book, a turtle farm owner and operator, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Acme Free Methodist Church. Visitation is Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Carol B. Butler, 70
Carol Briley Butler of West Monroe, retired co-owner of Butler Real Estate, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Norman E. Hogg, 71
Norman E. Hogg of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ron Kline, 33
TALLULAH -- Ron Kline, maintenance, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Stephanie Patrick, 50
FARMERVILLE -- Stephanie Patrick, a nurse's aide, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Cleoda A. Sebastian, 89
Cleoda Catherine Alvis Sebastian of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Dermott City Cemetery, Dermott, Ark.

Irene Smith, 87
FERRIDAY -- Irene Smith died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Vivian K. Walters, 93
OAK GROVE -- Vivian Koso "Maw Maw" Walters, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery.

Christine White, 54
HOUSTON, Texas -- Christine White, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.(

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Brown, Mary Ann: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Brown, Queenesther L. "Shay-Shay:" 1 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cato, Johnny: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Green, Carolyn McDowell: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Vivian: 1 p.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hicks, Carolyn: 10 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hill, Fannie: 11 a.m. Monday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lee, Joyce Hargrove: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Ruston.
Leonard, Carla Rena: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Myles, Jimmie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Nelson, Nova Helen Jenkins: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bartholomew Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Owens, Opal Freeland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Pearson, Lorita A.: 3 p.m. Saturday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Laverne: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark No. 2 Baptist Church, Natchez, Miss.
Thomas, McKinley: 2 p.m. Sunday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Williams, Shirley: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Wilson, Tommy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Dubach.
Published: March 13. 2010 1:15AM

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

CAROL JEAN BRILEY BUTLER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Carol Briley Butler, age 70 of West Monroe, was born November 18, 1939 in Bastrop, LA. She was released from her earthly body on March 12, 2010, after a long struggle with cancer. Visitation is from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 14 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Funeral services will be on March 15, 10:00 AM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial to follow at Causey Cemetery in Bastrop, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Woods Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Butler, parents Alvin Roy and Verdese Briley, and her grandparents Effie and Claude Cain, and Minnie and John Briley. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Lee and husband Scott of West Monroe; two grandchildren, Brian Lee and wife Courtney of West Monroe and Justin Lee of West Monroe; brother Johnny Briley and wife Jo of Bastrop; uncle Ed Cain and wife Irma Jean of Sterlington and aunt Eula Mae Holder and husband Jessie of Dubach, LA; her uncle by marriage Bernon and wife Dit Butler of West Monroe, LA; her beloved pet, Molly; and several nieces and nephews. She was very privileged to have special friends Dee Belcher, Odette Glick, Sue Castle and Charles Bearden. Carol worked in real estate with her husband Jim for Butler Real Estate. In her younger years, she was a legal secretary for Hayes, Harkey, Smith & Cascio. She was also a volunteer for Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Her friends called her "Carol" but the lights of her life, Brian and Justin, called her "Nana." Nana was a special jewel to her family and friends. She had a fun spirit and a loving heart. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren Brian and Justin. When Brian married in June of 2009, she gained a granddaughter in his wife, Courtney. Pallbearers are L.B. Honeycutt, Jonathan Jenkins, Dewey Jenkins, Chris Foster, Jody Cain and Carl Leckie. Honorary pallbearers are Brian Lee, Justin Lee, Scott Lee and Bernon Butler. The family would like to say a special thank you to Jeannie Jenkins for being such a wonderful caregiver to Carol for the last several months of her life. She was not only a caregiver, but Nana considered her an honorary grandchild, along with her two daughters, Andrea and Hannah as her adopted family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 14, 2010.

NORMAN E. HOGG Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Norman E. Hogg, 71, of West Monroe, LA are at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 15, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Tommy Nelson and Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment follows at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Hogg was born December 27, 1938 in Urania, LA and passed away March 12, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was a retired welder. Mr. Hogg was preceded in death by parents, Norman (Bo) and Oddie Roberson Hogg; brother, James (Bud) Hogg; son, Lonnie Matheson; granddaughter, Raelynn Hudleston; grandson, Tyler Raff; and mother-in-law, Rose Trichell. He is survived by love of his life Dorothy (Jean) Matheson; brother, Larry Hogg; son, Craig Tarver and wife, Mary; son, Norman Kennedy; daughter, Jamie Raff and husband, Kenny; son, Ronnie Matheson and wife, Maria; daughter, Ginger Hudleston and husband, Ronnie; daughter, D'Ann Mitcham and husband, Mike; daughter-in-law, Angela Matheson; stepdaughter, Becky Rote and husband, Cliff; special tenant, Rachel Pylant; a number of grandchildren and many loved ones. Pallbearers are Mike, Mark and "Bubba" Hogg, Marcus Hightower, Ronnie Matheson and Ronnie Hudleston. Honorary pallbearer is Ken Holifield. Visitation is Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 14, 2010.

PATSY P. PORTER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Patsy P. Porter, 80, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Mrs. Porter was born on November 19, 1929, and passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. She loved being in the outdoors and spending time on the Ouachita River with her family. Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her son, Randy Orrell. Survivors include her sons, Rodney Glen Orrell and wife Lou, Gregory Kent Orrell both of Shreveport, LA, and Timothy Allen Porter, Sr. and wife Laura Alexander of West Monroe, LA; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, March 15, 2010, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 14, 2010.

Dr. Tim Acree, 45
Dr. Tim Acree of West Monroe, a pathologist, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time.

Deyonna LaShay Broadway, 15
Deyonna LaShay Broadway, a Neville High School student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Gloria D. Hinsley, 68
RUSTON -- Gloria D. Hinsley, a retired paraprofessional, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Simsboro City Cemetery, Simsboro.

William S. Johnson, 88
CHATHAM -- William Stewart Johnson, a communications technician, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Chatham Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery.

Stephanie Patrick, 50
DEAN -- Stephanie Patrick, a nurse's aide, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Abscent Cemetery near Linville.

Ellis Wayne Ramsey, 54
Ellis Wayne Ramsey of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Chatham.

James A. Schooley Jr., 64
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- James A. "Jimmy" Schooley Sr., a pipeline worker formerly of West Monroe, died March 5. Services were 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Arrangements were under the direction of Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.

Elizabeth Sharpe, 86
Elizabeth McAdams Sharpe of Monroe, a retired retail department manager, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Irene Smith, 87
RIDGECREST -- Irene Smith, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Nickey Joe Stoffer, 56
KILBOURNE -- Nickey Joe Stoffer, a pipline worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove and 10 a.m. to service time Monday at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Billy Wayne Weatherly, 66
MANGHAM -- Billy Wayne Weatherly, a retired restaurant manager and musician, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mangham Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sayosia Williams, 2
Sayosia Williams of Monroe, son of Cobencia Williams, died Feb. 12. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Anton, Evelyn "Nute": 11 a.m. Monday, Choosing God Free S.D.A. Church, Tallulah.
Hill, Fannie: 11 a.m. Monday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, McKinley: 2 p.m. Sunday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Walters, Vivian Koso "Maw Maw": 2 p.m. Sunday, New Zion Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Published: March 14. 2010 1:15AM

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

JAN THOMAS-NWOKORIE Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Jan Thomas-Nwokorie, 50, of Monroe, LA. will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Prevailing Bible Church, 1111 Plaza Blvd., Monroe, LA. Jan went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2010 at the age of 50. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. and a resident of Monroe, LA. Jan Thomas Nwokorie was born on March 5, 1960 to the union of Alton Thomas, Sr. and Annie Mae Thomas, in Baton Rouge, LA. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers, and grandparents. Jan leaves behind to cherish her memories a loving and devoted husband of twenty-one years, Attorney Anselm N. Nwokorie, three sons, Christopher, Carlton (Dejuana), and Chad, one daughter, Joy, four sisters, Barbara Thomas, Audrey (Freddie) James, her twin sister Fran (Oscar) Collins, and Debra Johnson, all of Baton Rouge, LA., two brothers, Joseph Thomas, Bator Rouge, LA, and Melvin (Stacie) Thomas, New Orleans, LA, three grandchildren, Erielle, Nyla and Carlton, Jr., two godchildren Jamarcus Kaufman and Mahogany Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Originally published March 15, 2010.

LAURIE WALKER SHELBY 4/9/1953-3/15/2008 Another year has come and gone and yet your memory remains foremost in our hearts and minds. Friends and family still remember and often reflect upon the many reasons we loved you so. Your devotion and energy to the many areas you worked tirelessly to improve or to be successful are missed terribly by the many who shared your dedication to making our world a better place to live. We think of you daily and continue to be disappointed that the time we shared could not have been much longer. We love you, miss you and may God rest your soul. Love always, Ronnie Originally published March 15, 2010.

MARY FRANCES SANDERS Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Frances Dortch Sanders, age 67 of Calhoun, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery, west of Columbia. Visitation will be Monday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mrs. Sanders was born in Petrolia, TX on September 29, 1942 to the union of Jack Dean and Etta Mae Wise Dortch and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church in Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her father, son; Dean Sanders, daughter; Mary Ellen Thoms, great-grandson; Tristen Fletcher, brother-in-law; Jimmy Lee West and nephew; T.B. West. Survivors include her mother; Etta Mae Dortch of Columbia, two daughters: Julia Marie Lutrick and husband, Barry of West Monroe and Caryn Parham and husband, Michael of Calhoun, two brothers: Jack Eugene Dortch and wife, Mona of Grayson and Raymond Dortch and wife, Donna of Clarks, two sisters: Barbara West of Grayson and Edith Neely and husband, Harald of Port Gibson, MS, eleven grandchildren: Ronnie Fletcher, Clinton Fletcher, Vincent Fletcher, Jessica Bamburg, Justin Fletcher, Joshua Dean Richardson, Jamie Sadler, Joana Wainwright, Bradley Watson, Benjamin Thoms and Robin Mobley, nine great-grandchildren with two who called her "GeGe": Hunter Dean Sadler and Alaina Nichole Sadler with three more great-grandchildren expected this year and two special friends: Jessie Algers and Judy Mann. Pallbearers will be Daniel Sadler, Bradley Watson, Lloyd Reeves, Logan Dortch, Barry Lutrick and Bobbie Lee West. Honorary pallbearers will be Benjamin Thoms, Ronnie Fletcher, Clinton Fletcher, Vincent Fletcher, Justin Fletcher, and Joshua Dean Richardson. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 15, 2010.

WILLIAM STEWART JOHNSON Chatham, LA Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for William Stewart Johnson will be held on Monday, March 15, 2010 at Chatham Baptist Church in Chatham, LA., at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. R.C. Smith, Bro. Herman Leonard and two grandsons will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Chatham Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born on September 7, 1921 and passed away on March 12, 2010. He was 88. Mr. Johnson was a Communications Technician for Riverwood. Survivors include, his wife, Ola Sutton Johnson of Chatham, LA; two daughters, Sheila Diane Green and husband Jackie of Chatham, LA and Cheryl Kay Harper and husband Johnny of Chatham, LA; two sisters, Annie Lee Jordan of Chatham, LA. and Jeanette Womack of Monroe, LA.; one brother, Bobby Johnson of Abilene, TX.; six grandchildren, Chad Myers and wife Kristy, Brian Myers and wife Amanda, Jamie Kennedy and wife Barb, Crystal Morice and husband Max, Steven Myers, Jenna Lamkin and husband Brandon; eleven great-grandchildren, Austin Myers, Brianna Myers, Kaylee Myers, Hayley Myers, Dakota Myers, Clayton Myers, Hunter Myers, MacKenzie Lamkin, Nathan Kennedy, Kendall Morice and Brenna Lamkin. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his mother and father, Viola and Tom Johnson, brothers, Billy and Tommy Johnson and sister, Clarice Carroll. Pallbearers will be, Jamie Kennedy, Brian Myers, Steven Myers, Brandon Lamkin, Keith Johnson, Kenny Womack, Jackie Green and Johnny Harper. Originally published March 15, 2010.

Jarrett Barton, 27
JONESVILLE -- Jarrett Davis Barton died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Jonesville. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.

Carol Butler, 70
WEST MONROE -- Carol Briley Butler, a retired co-owner of Butler Real Estate, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Causey Cemetery in Bastrop, under the direction of Kilpatrick.

Claude Dugdale, 82
CHOUDRANT -- Claude Mitchell Dugdale, a retired gas operator with Kerr McGee Gas Co., died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Emma Gantt, 78
WEST MONROE -- Emma "Dorothy" Gantt, a retired food service worker, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Reba Harrison, 80
RUSTON -- Reba Jean Harrison, a secretary, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Norman E. Hogg, 71
WEST MONROE -- Norman E. Hogg, a retired welder, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick.

Kenneth Kilpatrick, 81
RUSTON -- Kenneth Dale "K.D." Kilpatrick, a retired funeral director, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Daniel L. Luttrull, 69
VIDALIA -- Daniel L. Luttrull died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Patsy P. Porter, 80
Patsy P. Porter, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Previously Acknowledged
Anton, Evelyn "Nute": 11 a.m. Monday, Choosing God Free SDA Church, Tallulah.
Hill, Fannie: 11 a.m. Monday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hinsley, Gloria D.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Johnson, William S.: 10 a.m. Monday, Chatham Baptist Church.
Ramsey, Ellis Wayne: 10 a.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Sharpe, Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Stoffer, Nickey Joe: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church.
Weatherly, Billy Wayne: 11 a.m. Monday, Mangham Assembly of God Church.
Published: March 15. 2010 1:15A

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

CLAUDE MITCHELL DUGDALE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Claude Mitchell Dugdale, 82, of Choudrant, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Alabama Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bill Willis and Dr. Marshall Boyd officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mr. Dugdale was born on August 28, 1927 in Monroe, LA and died on March 14, 2010 at his residence in Choudrant, LA. He was a member of the Alabama Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and served on the church property committee. Mitchell thoroughly enjoyed playing dominoes with all his buddies at The Douglas Domino Hall where he was the official bookkeeper for many years. Before retirement, he was employed by Kerr McGee Gas Company as a gas operator for many years. Mitchell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother and shared a very special bond with his grandson, Brandon Mitchell Watts. He is preceded in death by his father, James Howard Dugdale; mother, Edith Dugdale Brady; sister, Catherine Dugdale Varnado; brother-in-law, G. L. "Speck" Varnado; and son-in-law, Leon White. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Walker Dugdale of Ruston; daughters, Claudia Dugdale Watts and husband James Ray and Terri Dugdale White all of Ruston; grandchildren, Bronwyn Watts Giger and Brandon Mitchell Watts and wife Priscilla; great grandchildren, Claudia Hayes, Catherine Hayes, Tristen Giger, Wyatt Watts; sister, Cosette Dugdale Boyd and husband Marshall; two nieces; three nephews; and numerous other relatives. Memorials may be made to the Alabama Presbyterian Church or the Shriners Children's Hospital. Special thanks to Nadine Rogers, Edie Rainer, Mary Vidrine, Eloise Lewis, Sue Billberry, and Hospice of Caring Hearts. Pallbearers will be Brandon Watts, James Ray Watts, Ronnie Baker, Mark Chandler, Aubrie Gaston, J. B. Melton, Michael Slaughter, and Chris Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will be All Domino Buddies from The Douglas Domino Hall. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences maybe sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 16, 2010.

DOROTHY E. GANTT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy E, Gantt, 78, of Shelbyville, Tennessee will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Steve McKnight and Rev. Bennie Jones will officiate. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Gantt was born December 30, 1931 in West Monroe, LA and passed away March 13, 2010 in Lewisburg, Tennessee. She is survived by 5 children; Dale McKnight and wife Peaches, Freddie Stringfellow and husband Carl, Donald McKnight and wife Kathy, Rev. Steve McKnight and wife Theresa and Robin Ellis and husband William; 3 brothers, Kenneth Harris, Delmar Harris and Marion Harris; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be George Haydell, Terry Lillie, John Thompson, Wes Tatum, Dean Roy and Carl Stringfellow. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 16, 2010.

JAMES CARTER LEWIS Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Funeral services for James Carter Lewis of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Mickey Bounds will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery near Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Pallbearers will be Drew Lewis, Matthew Lewis, Sheldon Ray Lewis, Alex Lewis, David Lewis and Steve Irwin. Mr. Lewis was a native of Seminary, MS, the youngest of ten children born to Charlie Hooker Lewis and Candace Morris Lewis, was a lifelong resident of Delhi and went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the age of 83. James leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 64 years, Orine "Rene" Jarmon Lewis of Delhi, three sons, J. Lynn Lewis and wife, Becky and Randy Cleve Lewis and wife, Lisa all of Delhi and Gregory Lane Lewis and wife, Karen of The Woodlands, TX. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Leigh Anne Lewis, Jon-Michael Lewis, Matthew Lewis, David Lewis, Drew Lewis and Alex Lewis. Also, one sister Pearilee Young of Seminary, MS and numerous nieces, nephews as well as a community of friends all remain to cherish his memory. He was a retired oil field toolpusher employed for thirty four years with Williams Well Service. He was known and respected throughout the oil fields of North Louisiana. He could always be expected to provide a good laugh for the men he worked with. In his years of retirement, he helped Rene operate their family business, Terry's Jewelry where he kept a lot of Delhi's watches in good running condition. James was most proud of his children and grand-children. Entertaining everyone with stories of the hard years of his early life, he stressed the importance of education and hard work. A devoted family man, his greatest pleasures were the shared times with his extended family members. Our Lord knew how much his family depended on him and blessed James with a miracle of healing. After several years of battling leukemia, Mr. Lewis was cured, regaining vigor and strength that amazed everyone. God allowed us to have "Pap-Paw" for many more active years. His faith and courage during this trial was an inspiration to all who knew him. Perhaps the most enduring memory his family can appreciate was his total devotion to the love of his life, his wife, Rene. Their affection and tender attentions to each other was a living example of a Godly marriage. Theirs was a love story that was lived out daily. James' family and friends will especially miss his smile and wit, his wisdom and his kindness. He never missed an opportunity to help others in need--this was his Christ-like faith in action. We thank God for his life, his witness and for the promise of our reunion in eternity. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Originally published March 16, 2010.

JOHN ALLEN TARVER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA . Funeral services for Mr. John Allen Tarver, age 89 of Kelly, will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Daniel Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Little Star Cemetery in Kelly. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Mr. Tarver was born in Columbia on April 14, 1920 to the union of Wiley Vanner Tarver and Ollie Powell Tarver and passed from this life on Monday, March 15, 2010 at Haven Nursing Center in Columbia. He was a veteran with the Army and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Columbia. He retired with Missouri Pacific Railroad having worked as a dragline operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Cathrine Carazza Tarver and two sisters: Ruby Gough and Elise Hendrix. Survivors include his two daughters: Mary Ann Thompson and husband, Joseph of Olla and Johnnie Fallin and husband, Leslie of Kelly, four grand-children: Michelle Fallin Jacobson, Katie Fallin Hillestad, Crystal Thompson Benson and Leigh Ann Thompson, three great-grandchildren: McKenzie Jacobson, Evan Hillestad and Lynzee Benson and special friend; Richard "Rick" West. Pallbearers will be Rick West, David Cummins, Anders Thompson, Chris Thompson, Richard Andrews and Hope Fallin. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 16, 2010.

KENNETH DALE (K.D.) KILPATRICK Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Kenneth Dale Kilpatrick, of Ruston, will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston with Dr. Jerry Hilburn officiating, assisted by Rev. Andy Hurst, Rev. Brian Mercer, Dr Rick Byargeon, and Dr. Pat Garrett delivering the eulogy. K.D. was born June 14, 1928, to Edgar Noel and Effie Mae Hicks Kilpatrick of Farmerville. He graduated from Farmerville High School, attended Louisiana Tech, and graduated from Landig College of Mortuary Science in Houston, Texas. He was the coowner of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Inc., Central American Life Insurance Company, Inc. and Ashley Life Insurance Company, Inc., until his retirement in 2001. As a young businessman, he was named Outstanding Young Man of the Year by the Farmerville Jaycees, and served as President of the Farmerville Chamber of Commerce. K. D. was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. An avid outdoorsman, he was actively involved in Ducks Unlimited throughout north Louisiana cofounding Ducks Unlimited Lincoln Parish a member of the Ruston Kiwanis Club for over 35 years, Masonic Lodge #106 F. and A.M. where he was a 32nd degree Mason, El Karubah Shrine of Ruston, Ruston Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, serving as a board member and president. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Tech Alumni Foundation, and two bank boards. He served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1972 to 1976. A veteran funeral director of 56 years, K.D. influenced the funeral industry both locally and nationally. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of National Selected Morticians, past president of the North Louisiana Funeral Directors Association, past president of the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association, and member of the National Association of Funeral Directors. K.D. is survived by his beloved wife, Anne Burford Kilpatrick, Ruston; son: K.D. Kilpatrick, Jr. and wife Mitzie, Shreveport; daughter: Paula Kilpatrick Kirk and husband, Les, Shreveport, son, Richard Barham Kilpatrick, Farmerville; daughter, Melanie Kilpatrick Jarrell Willets and husband David, Tulsa, OK; brother: Tex R. Kilpatrick and wife Carole, Monroe; sister: Johnnie Nell "Sis" Gorton, West Monroe; sister-in-law and brother-in- law: Jeanette and Billy Key Clinton, MS; grandchildren: Jason Kilpatrick Kirk and wife, Charis, Shreveport; Joshua Stone Kilpatrick Shreveport; Connor Lewis Kilpatrick and wife Caroline, Nashville, TN; Ryan Reeves Kilpatrick and wife Sarah, Ruston; Christopher Kilpatrick Kirk and wife Kristin, Shreveport; Beau Jarrell, Nashville, TN; Kristin Kilpatrick Stuart and husband Robert, Orlando, FL; Melanie Elizabeth Kirk, Shreveport; Jordan Kilpatrick Jarrell, Ruston, Taylor Noel Kilpatrick, Paris, TN; Anna Charlotte Jarrell, Tulsa, OK; Richard Colin Kilpatrick, Paris, TN; Annie Wise and husband Toby of Thibodaux; great grandchildren: Cassidy Lee Kirk, Shreveport; Georgia Kate Stuart, Orlando, FL; Sophie, Wesley and Olivia Wise of Thibodaux; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Stein Baughman, Billy Belding, Carroll Cochran, Robert Dawkins Jeff Elliott, Randy Ewing, Hoye Grafton, Harry Liner, Jimmy Love, LD McGehe Boyd Mothe, Dan O'Neal, Jr, Dan O'Neal, III, John O'Neal, Neil Riser, and Joe Pickel. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 16th, from 4:00 pm. until 7:00 pm. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services 901 South Vienna, Ruston, Louisiana 71270 and Trinity United Methodist Church, 1000 Woodward Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 16, 2010.

LERA LUCILLE BRIDGES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lera Lucille Bridges, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 19, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Ken Renfroe will officiate. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Bridges was born December 18, 1921 and passed away March 13, 2010 . She was a retired LPN at the age of 72. She is survived by her children; Jeanette Johnson and husband Tom and Darrell Bridges and wife Karen, Aundria Price and husband Earl and William Bridges and wife Beverly; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brad Riggin, Earl Sullivan, Bob Helms, Raymond Crowell, Nelson Lane and Robert Smith. Honorary pallbearer will be Ted Justice, and Terry Tyler. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Any memorials may be made to Wesley Chapel Church of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 16, 2010.

MRS. BILLY A. DAVISON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mrs. Billy A. Davison, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Paul Ford officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Davison was born on September 30, 1924 and passed away on March 14, 2010 at the Landmark Nursing Home. She was a member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church and worked in the cafeteria at Drew Elementary School. Mrs. Davison was a loving mother, a wonderful granny, a terrific cook, and loved being outdoors working in her yard. Mrs. Davison is preceded in death by her husband, Joel Davison; her daughter, Sylvia Ann Davison; son-in-law, Mark Ratcliff ; grandson, Jason Ratcliff and by eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Ratcliff, Judy Fewell and husband Richard Jr.; grandchildren, Jeremy Ratcliff and Justin Ratcliff and wife, Tina Courtney and J.B. Fewell; great grandchildren, Kayla, Alexis, Tristan, Erika, Colin and Mark Ratcliff; brother, Bob Albritton and wife Jo Ann; and sister, Marilyn Barefoot and husband, Herbert. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Joel and Billy Davison Endowment Fund, C/O Hyde Park Baptist Church, 709 Wallace Dean Road West Monroe, LA 71291 or to the Alzheimer's Association. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staffs of Landmark Nursing Home and Agape Hospice for their care of Mrs. Davison. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 16, 2010.

Clyde C. Braggs, 71
FARMERVILLE -- Clyde C. Braggs, retired from the U.S. Army and a federal police officer for the Treasury Department, died March 9. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow Friendship Cemetery. Visitation from 11 a.m. until services. Burial is in Friendship Cemetery under the directions of Memorial Funeral Home.

Barbara Brice, 50
RAYVILLE -- Barbara Brice, a line worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nancy Brooks, 87
DUBACH -- Nancy Brooks, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Harmony Chapel Methodist Church in Hico. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial is in the church cemetery under the directions of Owens Memorial Chapel Inc. Funeral Home .

Arthur D. Dunlap, 76
Arthur David Dunlap of West Monroe, a retired engineer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church in Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe.

Reacy Gaines Jr., 70
Reacy Gaines Jr. of Monroe, a truck driver and repairman, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Donald R. Hamler, 60
Donald R. Hamler of Monroe, retired, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at House of Prayer International. Visitation is from 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Reba J. Harrison, 80
RUSTON -- Reba Jean Harrison, a retired school secretary, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial is in St. Rest Cemetery, Dubach.

Bessie L. Henderson, 79
COLUMBIA -- Bessie Lee Henderson, a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Sadie F. Latino, 76
FERRIDAY -- Sadie Ann F. Latino died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

James C. Lewis, 83
DELHI -- James Carter Lewis, a retired tool pusher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Newton Cemetery.

Dessie R. Martin, 64
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Dessie Ree Martin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Heavenly Rest Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home Inc.

Mathew B. Maxwell, 37
JONESBORO -- Mathew B. Maxwell, a nuclear medical technologist, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial is in Old Bethel Cemetery.

Jan T. Nwokorie, 50
Jan Thomas Nwokorie of Monroe, a teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prevailing Faith Bible Church. Burial will follow at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton, La. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home.

Patrick D. Owens, 44
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Patrick Dewayne Owens died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Rayville.

Andrew Lee Perry, 75
Andrew Lee Perry of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Mary F. Sanders, 67
Mary Frances Dortch Sanders of Calhoun, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial is Fellowship Cemetery.

Newton Smith, 76
OAK RIDGE -- Newton Smith, a farmer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Watson Cemetery, Watson, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Marcus West, 37
BASTROP -- Marcus West, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Hinsley, Gloria D.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Published: March 16. 2010 1:15AM

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

ARTHUR DAVID DUNLAP Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Arthur David Dunlap, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Farley officiating and interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Dunlap was born July 27, 1933 in Keyser, West Virginia and passes away at home on March 14, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was retired from Georgia Pacific as a Chemical Engineer and was a consulting Engineer for many years. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, the local archeology society and was also a third degree Mason of the Davis Lodge No.51 in Keyser, West Virginia. Mr. Dunlap was preceded in death by his parents William Ferdinand Dunlap and Alma Beatrice Snider Dunlap both of Keyser, West Virginia. Mr. Dunlap was survived by his wife: Patricia Dunlap; and her 2 children: Robert Cook and Seth Dunlap also Wilma Dunlap her three children Patty Musser and her husband, Brent, Art Dunlap and his wife, Janet, Linde Yoeono and husband, Michael and 8 grandchildren: Cody, Casey, David, Meagan, Danny, Eli, Violet, and Stella. Pallbearers will be: Len Rhymes, Lee Graham, Robert Cook, Jr., Kristen Graham, Micheal Belay, Cody Musser, and Brent Musser. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 17, 2010.

DAVID EUGENE STONE Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Graveside services for David Eugene Stone, 87, of Monroe will be at 11:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Rev. Johnny Hankins and Rev. Jerry Salisbury will be officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Stone was born on July 16, 1922 in Rayville, LA and passed away on March 15, 2010 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Stone was retired from a 35 year career with Southern Natural Gas Company. He was a veteran of World War II and served with distinction in the Okinawa Campaign. He was predeceased by his daughter: Betty Stone Rogers; parents: Ernest O. and Lyddie B. Stone; brother: Harold Stone and sister: Ernestine Robert. Mr. Stone is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marie Sheridan Stone of Monroe, LA.; sister, Aylene Valentine Stone of Huntsville, AL; nieces, Carman Amato of Huntsville, AL and Barbara Schissler of Irving, TX; nephews: Jorge Valentine Stone of Swanee, GA, Dr. Paul Valentine Stone of Little Rock, AR, L. S. Robert of Texarkana, TX and Ernest Robert of Hot Springs, AR. Mr. Stone was proud to be a "Born Again Christian." He was a member of West Monroe Methodist Protestant Church. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 17, 2010.

HENRY FORREST HARVEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Henry Forrest Harvey, 78, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. John Mark Little and Rev. Everett Geis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mr. Harvey passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Monroe. He attended Tennessee Tech on a football scholarship. Forrest retired from State Farm as Administrative Services Manager, after 39 years of service. He was an U. S. Air Force Veteran, member of Dee A. Strickland Masonic Lodge # 465, Toastmasters, Monroe Youth Baseball Association, Neville Alumni and Friends, and former President of the ULM Baseball Coaches Committee. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Borum Harvey; three sons, Mike Harvey and wife Buff of Monroe, LA, Bill Harvey and wife Michelle of Georgetown, TX, and Tim Harvey and wife Susan of Monroe, LA; brothers, Howell Harvey and wife Betty of Waverly, TN and David Harvey and wife Joanne of Lebanon, TN; grandsons, Michael Harvey and wife Jansen of Monroe, LA, Thomas Harvey of Sondheimer, LA, Matthew Harvey of Georgetown, TX, Ryan Harvey of Monroe, LA and Chris Harvey of Monroe, LA; granddaughters, Rachel H. Sitton and husband John of Monroe, LA and Kathryn Harvey of Monroe, LA; great grandsons, Stuart Sitton of Monroe, LA and Lane Harvey of Sondheimer, LA; great granddaughter, Georgia Harvey of Monroe, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Robbie and Hoover Corley of Watertown, TN, several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bruce Hanks, Gary Roberts, James Scalia, Robert McGee, Dennis Crain, and Marshall Sanders. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Victory Baptist Church, former associates at State Farm Mid-south Regional Office, and his special neighbor, James Davis. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Victory Baptist Church 740 Finks Hideaway Rd. Monroe, La. 71203. Memorials may be made to ULM Baseball, Monroe Youth Baseball Association, Neville Alumni and Friends, or La Tech Golf Program. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 17, 2010.

Billy A. Davison, 85
Billy A. Davison of West Monroe, a cafeteria worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Naomi L. Evans, 64
Naomi Louise Evans of Monroe, a retired dietitian and dietary manager, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Lecria I. Henning, 64
Lecria Ingram Henning of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Bessie L. Hoffpauir, 84
Bessie Lee Froust Hoffpauir of Monroe, a retired pastry baker for Sunbeam Bakery, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sadie Ann F. Latino, 76
RIDGECREST -- Sadie Ann F. Latino, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ferriday. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial is in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, Miss.

Rodney D. Mickle, 40
Rodney D. Mickle of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Orange Hill Cemetery.

Nelson Stewart, 90
TALLULAH -- Nelson Stewart died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Debbie W. Taylor, 55
BASTROP -- Debbie Williams Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are at 3 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery.

John A. Tarver, 89
KELLY -- John Allen Tarver, a retired Missouri Pacific Railroad employee, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial is in Little Star Cemetery.

David B. White, 69
RUSTON -- David B. White died Monday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church in Choudrant. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Brooks, Nancy: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Harmony Chapel Methodist Church, Hico.
Dunlap, Arthur David: 1 p.m. Thursday, Messiah Lutheran Church, Monroe.
Hamler, Donald R.: 1 p.m. Thursday, House of Prayer International, Monroe.
Harrison, Reba Jean: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Henderson, Bessie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Lewis, James Carter: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Nwokorie, Jan Thomas: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Prevailing Faith Bible Church, Monroe.
Maxwell, Mathew B.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Published: March 17. 2010 1:15AM

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

BESSIE LEE FROUST HOFFPAUIR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Bessie Lee Froust Hoffpauir, 84, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Hoffpauir passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. She retired from Sunbeam Bakery after thirty-three years of service. She was preceded in death by two children, Ellen and Billy Hoffpauir and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons, Jerry Lynn Hoffpauir and his longtime friend Sherry McGough; Donald Joseph Hoffpauir, and D.D. Hoffpauir; one daughter, Betty Suzanne Ford; two brothers, Richard Froust and Arvis Froust; sister, Jessie McGough; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Hwy 80 East. Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 18, 2010.

CHARLES AUBREY "BUTCH" TERRELL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Charles Aubrey "Butch" Terrell, 70, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Terrell was born in Bastrop, LA January 20, 1940 and passed away in Monroe, LA on March 17, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Leah Morehead Terrell; sisters, Billy Jo Gee of Bastrop, LA, and Juanita Fisher of Monroe, LA; brother, William E. "Bill" Terrell of AR; his parents, Wheeler Thomas Terrell and Edith Bello King Terrell of Bastrop, LA. Survivors include his son, Charles Scott Terrell and wife Kim; grandson, Dustin Land; sisters, Ida Eubanks of Bastrop, LA, and Irma Cox and husband Ken of Alexandria, LA; brothers, Harry Terrell and wife Mevalyn of Pollock, LA, and Jimmy Terrell and wife Mary Emily of Lake City, FL; special niece, Sharon Scott and husband Tom of Monroe, LA; and his two dogs, Rose and Lily. Butch was in the electrical business most of his life. He was employed by the City of Monroe for 18 years. He recently retired from Johnson and Associates Engineering Firm where he worked for the past 10 years. Butch also retired from the U. S. Army where he served 28 years in the Reserves. Butch was a very hard working man. He was always working on or building something. He loved refinishing old furniture, collecting antiques, fishing, and hunting, especially with his friend, Dayton McCann. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special thanks to John "Brookie" McCormick and wife Dorothy, Cliff Tarver and wife Jackie, Bobby Caples, Don Johnson, Tommy Culp, Kenny Bracken, Bob Lewter, and David Worthington for helping care for and visiting Butch during his times of illness. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 18, 2010.

JOE EDWARD MITCHAM, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Joe Edward Mitcham, Sr., of Ruston will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating will be Dr. Rick Byargeon, and Dale Oden. Burial will follow at Pines Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be at Temple Baptist Church on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. J.E. "Ed" Mitcham was born August 14, 1917, in Claiborne Parish to Arnold and Valerie Mitcham. He graduated from Summerfield High and Cumlaude from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. He attained a Masters of Music in Education from Vandercook College in Chicago, IL. He was high school band director at Vidalia, Monterey, Plain Dealing, Rocky Mt., and Ruston High. He then taught math and science for eleven years at Ruston Junior High and ended his teaching career as principal of Ruston Elementary in 1973. J.E. served as interim choral director several times at Temple Baptist Church and as full-time director at South Side Baptist Church for 15 years. He also served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. All through J.E.'s teaching and choral career, he also raised peaches. Beginning with his family farm in Claiborne Parish, he continued the peach-growing tradition when in 1947 he planted his first trees in Lincoln Parish. His small orchard grew to over 340 acres with his being president of Mitcham Farms, Inc. He was known both locally and nationally for growing the famous "Ruston Peaches." He helped organize the first Louisiana peach festival in 1951. In 1976 J.E. was presented the Certificate of Appreciation by LSU in grateful recognition of outstanding contributions to agriculture. In 1994 he was honored as a Louisiana Tech University Centennial Distinguished Alumnus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years Willie Marzee White Mitcham of Ruston; daughter: Janet Sue Mitcham Gambrell and husband Danny of Nashville, TN; son: Joe Edward Mitcham, Jr. and wife Cynthia Gates Mitcham of Ruston; brother: Emmett Mitcham of Houston, TX; sister: Helen Moore and husband Earl Moore of Ruston; grandchildren: Philip and wife Dana Gambrell of North Kingstown, Rhode Island; Jan Marie Gambrell of Marion, Virginia; Dr. Laura Mitcham and fiancé Edward Richmond of New Orleans; and Sarah Mitcham of Alexandria, Virginia; great grand-children: Natalie and Sean Gabrelll; and various nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Greg Ferrell, Philip Gambrell, Danny Mitcham, Keith Mitcham, Allen Sandifer, and Bill Cox. Memorials may be given to Temple Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 18, 2010.

LARRY THOMAS HOLLEY Dermitt Funeral Home, Leitchfield, KY. Larry Thomas Holley, age 62, of Millwood, KY, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY. He was born on September 9, 1947, in Delhi, LA, the son of W.H. and Marie Hooper Holley. He was retired from Leitchfield Exterminating and was a member of the Clarkson Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Rouse Holley of Millwood, his mother, Marie Hooper Holley of Pioneer, LA, one son, Michael Holley and wife, Deena of Pineville, LA, one daughter, Lisa Lykins and husband, Tony, of Leitchfield, KY, one sister and two brothers, Tina Walker and Charles and John Holley all of Pioneer, LA, and four grandchildren, Dylan and Holly Lykins and Evan and Ethan Holley. Cremation was chosen and there will be a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday (March 16, 2009) at the Clarkson Church of Christ in Clarkson, KY. Bros. Denver Young and Jim Long will be officiating. The family will receive friends at their residence at 22 Nancy Lane, Millwood, KY from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. A final memorial service will be held Saturday March 20, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Delhi Church of Christ in Delhi, LA. Visitation 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expressions of Sympathy can take the form of donations to the Clarkson Church of Christ Missionary Fund. Online condolences can be made in the guest book at www.dermittfuneralhome.com Originally published March 18, 2010.

LEONA DEASON ALEXANDER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Graveside services for Leona Deason Alexander, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Halsey Cemetery (Gazebo) in West Monroe. Rev. Larry Hibbard will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Alexander was born on March 23, 1925 in Cheniere, LA and passed away on March 17, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Alexander retired from a 25 year career with Olin Kraft Paper Mill. Shortly after, Mrs. Alexander, "Flo" went to work for the Hob Nob restaurant where many people came to know and love her for many years. Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Deason: and her late husband Mack O. Alexander. Mrs. Alexander was survived by her three children, Ray O. Alexander and wife Tina, Mackie Alexander Avant, and Nancy Alexander Lenard and husband Mike, all of West Monroe LA: her sister-in-law, Mildred Deason; grandchildren, Raelynn Worsham, Brian Alexander, Amy Hill, and Jennifer Lively; great-grand children, Seth Alexander, Hannah Worsham, Kaitlyn Worsham, Sara Perrin, Larkin Alexander, Gabriel Alexander, Meagan Lively, Kennedy Lively, Garrett Williams, Meredith Williams, Haden Williams, and Austin Hill; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 18, 2010.

LEORIA INGRAM HENNING Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for Leoria Ingram Henning, a homemaker will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Mims and Rev. Jim Shook. Interment will follow in the Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at Edmonds Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Henning was born on September 11, 1945 and passed away on March 15, 2010. She was 64. Survivors include one daughter, Lee Ann Henning of West Monroe, LA; three sons, James Ray Henning, Jr., and wife Tiffany Ann of West Monroe, LA, Ralph Christopher Henning and wife Liz of West Monroe, LA, Scotty Jay Henning and wife Misty of Eros, LA; four sisters, Betty Sadler and husband Bob of Calhoun, LA, Linda Miller and husband Bobby of Fenton, MI, Barbara Hill of West Monroe, LA, Katherine Tripp of Calhoun, LA; two brothers, Bobby Ingram and wife Alice of West Monroe, LA, Nollie Ingram and wife Vickie of Arcadia, LA; sixteen grandchildren. Mrs. Henning was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Henning, Sr., and one son, Anthony Lewis Henning. Pallbearers will include, James Ray Henning Jr., Bobby Ingram Jr., Dennis Ingram, A. C. Fletcher, Ray Hill, H. B. Tripp, Stacy Tripp, Jeff Ingram and Ashley Mac Henning. Originally published March 18, 2010.

NAOMI LOUISE EVANS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Naomi Louise Evans, 64, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Evans was born on August 6, 1945 in New Orleans, LA and passed away March 16, 2010 to be with angels above us. Ms. Evans was preceded in death by her mother, Doyce Walmsley; grandparents, Ruby and Ann Kelly; along with great granddaughter, Samantha Monnat. Ms. Evans was a retired dietary manager. She was the greatest mother of all. She was a caring and nurturing sister to three. She was a strong, independent, loveable, and understanding woman who loved all children. Ms. Evans is survived by her two daughters, Sherri Evans, and Teresa Williams and husband Patrick; eldest sister of four, Mary Cole, Rita Conner and husband Kenny, and Pattie Cady and husband Dale; grand-children, Andy Monnat, Amber Williams, Kimberly Evans and fiancée Scott Morris, Brandon Williams, and Wyatt Evans; great grandchildren, Sarabeth Monnat and Myles Talton; nieces and nephews, Troy Cole, Stacy Cerecero, Christina Conner, Kevin Conner, Robert Barnett, Jessie Barnett and Shawn Skyles; great nieces and nephews, Amanda Cerecero, Blake Cerecero, Colby Whidden, Cheyene and Dakota Conner, Dale Cagle, Stormy, Jayla, Makayla and Brittany Skyles; and great-great niece, Paige Siemmons. Pallbearers will be Dale Cady, Charles Evans, Carl Ferrington, Shawn "Stumpy" Hughes, Neal "Rod" Robertson, and Dale Cagle. Honorary pallbearers will be special nephew, Troy Cole and Bob Ferrington. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, home health care, ambulance drivers, fire department, and St. Francis Medical Center. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 18, 2010.

Barbara Brice, 50
RAYVILLE -- Barbara Brice, a line worker, died Saturday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Rayville Baptist Christian Fellowship. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Deyonna Broadway, 14
Deyonna Broadway of Monroe, a Neville High School student, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Samuel Browning, 81
Samuel "S.J." Browning of West Monroe, a salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery in Crowville.

Oletha Freeman, 93
TALLULAH -- Oletha Freeman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Burial is in Morning Rest Memorial Park, Buckner Addition.

Reacy Gaines Jr., 70
Reacy Gaines Jr. of Monroe, a truck driver and repairman, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jamison D. Harris, infant
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Jamison Dylan Harris, the infant son of Angela Harris, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Delhi.

Henry F. Harvey, 78
Henry Forrest Harvey of Monroe, a retired State Farm administrative services manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Victory Baptist Church. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ta'Chica M. Johnson, 28
NEWELLTON -- Ta'Chica M. Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Martin Chapel. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. and the wake from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton. Burial will be in Canton Cemetery.

Ron D. Kline, 33
TALLULAH -- Ron D. Kline, a maintenance worker, died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church of Mound Project. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert G. Littleton, 56
RAYVILLE -- Robert George "Georgie" Littleton, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Tyler Manning, infant
Tyler Manning of Monroe, the infant son of Sheleighdra Manning and Chad Hodges, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Sylvester L. McDowell Jr., 57
DELHI -- Sylvester "Duke" Lee McDowell Jr., a pipeliner, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Patrick D. Owens, 44
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Patrick DeWayne Owens, a truck driver, died March 10. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tallulah Elementary School, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at New Morning Star in Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maggie Payne, 91
MER ROUGE -- Maggie Payne, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Andrew L. Perry, 75
Andrew Lee Perry of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Union Valley Baptist Church in Baskin. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is in the church cemetery.

David E. Stone, 87
David Eugene Stone of Monroe, a controller, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marcus West, 37
BASTROP -- Marcus West, a farmer, died March 10. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church in Delco. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willie L. Wheeler Sr., 82
Willie Lee Wheeler Sr. of Monroe, a plumber, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Monroe. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Christine White, 54
HOUSTON -- Christine White, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. The wake is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Solasia Williams, 2
Solasia Williams of Monroe, the daughter of Clovencia Williams and Solomon Reed, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Clara I. Worthy, 29
LOS ANGELES -- Clara Inez Worthy, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Brooks, Nancy: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Harmony Chapel Methodist Church, Hico.
Dunlap, Arthur David: 1 p.m. Thursday, Messiah Lutheran Church, Monroe.
Hamler, Donald R.: 1 p.m. Thursday, House of Prayer International, Monroe.
Henderson, Bessie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Henning, Lecria Ingram: 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Latino, Sadie Ann F.: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday.
Mickle, Rodney D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Taylor, Debbie Williams: 3 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
White, David B.: 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Published: March 18. 2010 1:15AM

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

BILLY LORAIN BRINSON Carnes Funeral Home, Houston, TX. Billy Lorain Brinson passed away Friday, March 12, after a lengthy illness. He was born August 28, 1937, to Reverend Sam and Maudie Brinson, in Delhi, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Maxine Brinson, Florence Fryer, and Alneda Nappier. He is survived by his wife, Pastor Helen Gilley Brinson, of Houston, Texas; two children, son Scotty Brinson and wife Elizabeth of Saint Joseph, Louisiana, and daughter Suzonne Scott and husband Sam of Bossier City, Louisiana; two brothers, Sam Brinson and wife Joe Ann of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Don Brinson and wife, Jeanette of Jennie, Arkansas; five grand-children, Justin Wells, Corrie Dale and husband Mike, Sarah Brinson Kennedy and husband Patrick, Mike Brinson and wife Becca, and Jessica Brinson; three great-grandchildren, Owen and Reese Dale, and Brock Brinson. A memorial service will be held on March 21 at the Southern Congregational Methodist Church in Pasadena, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Billy Brinson Memorial Fund, Attention Rosie Guerra, Frost Bank, 5208 West Broadway, Pearland, Texas, 77581. Originally published March 19, 2010.

In loving Memory of ERLINE MEDLIN Born July 26, 1931 After a lengthy illness, Erline Medlin, died on March 16, 2010. She is survived by 2 sons: Johnny R. Dingler, West Monroe and Donnie Medlin of Columbia, La.; 1 Daughter: Judy Rodriques of Monroe, La.; 7 Grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Annie May Riley, Sicily Island, La., Nadine Rogers, Choudrant, La. and Maude Ella Cotton of Sicily Island, La. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Originally published March 19, 2010.

LEROY R. EICHELBERGER Click Funeral Home, Lenior City, TN. Leroy R. Eichelberger, age 72 of Kingston passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was retired from AT&T. Preceded in death by his son, Cary Eichelberger; parents, Raymond and Edna Eichelberger and brother, Raymond Eichelberger. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Sherri Eichelberger of Lenoir City, Craig and Amy Eichelberger of Loudon; daughter-in-law, Annette Eichelberger of Kingston; grandchildren: Casey Eichelberger of West Monroe, LA, Tara Arnold of Lenoir City, Zach Eichelberger of Farragut, Cory Eichelberger, Vanessa Eichelberger, Shayna Eichelberger all of Kingston, Adam Eichelberger, Daniel Eichelberger and Jacob Eichelberger all of Loudon; sister, Edna Schuler of Orlando, FL; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at New Midway Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Eddie Click and Rev. Rod Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com Originally published March 19, 2010.

LONNIE L. SIMS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Graveside Services for Mr. Lonnie L. Sims, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Hasley Memorial Pavilion in West Monroe with Dr. David Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Sims was born on November 17, 1920 in Monroe, LA and passed away on March 18, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife, Aline Sims; parents and two sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Pam Holloway and her husband, Roy granddaughter, Danielle Tanner and her husband Brian of Fort Leavenworth, KS; two great-grandchildren, Dylan Roberts and Hayden Tanner; and a special sister-in-law, Lillian Crowson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 19, 2010.

MARY PRUETT DUKES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mary Pruett Dukes, 83, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Dukes passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, a seamstress, and enjoyed working with ceramics. Mrs. Dukes was a paralegal for 45 years and worked at Shotwell, Brown, and Sperry for 30 years before retiring. Survivors include her two sons, Lewis Dukes and wife Debbie, and Tom Dukes and wife Joyce; sister, Val Matthews; grandchildren, Thomas Dukes, Jr., Amy Dukes, and Ryan Hamilton Dukes; and two great grandchildren, Clark Chin and Blake Chin. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 19, 2010.

WILLIAM H. BLANTON, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. William H. Blanton, Jr., 77 of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow at McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA. Mr. Blanton was born on October 23, 1932 in Cleveland, MS and passed away on March 18, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Blanton retired from Delta Ouachita Vocational College and KNOE. He was an avid HAM radio operator and enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Blanton was a charter member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and treasurer for many years. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy P. Blanton; sons, Mark A. Blanton, William B. "Barry" Blanton and his wife, Tonya; grandchildren, Hannah Blanton, Sarah Blanton, and Leah Blanton; sister, Elizabeth Sharplin and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Harold Snowden, Jay Cloyd, Lee Martin, Craig Corley, Dennis Johnston, and Stephen Nutt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clyde Gandy, A.L. Brister, Stanley Brister, and Billy Keyes. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2010 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to Cedar Crest Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 19, 2010.

Leona D. Alexander, 84
Leona Deason Alexander of West Monroe, a retired bag company bundler, died Wednesday. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until noon Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lera L. Bridges, 88
Lera Lucille Bridges of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Willard Carrington, 53
FARMERVILLE -- Willard "Steve" Carrington, an alarm system installer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James E. Chastun, 76
OAK GROVE -- James E. Chastun, a welder, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday and from noon until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery.

John S. Collier, 82
BASTROP -- John S. Collier, formerly of Holly Ridge, a small engine repairman, died Thursday. Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville

Barbara P. Evans, 34
BASTROP -- Barbara Powell Evans, a licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Services are at 4 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Hughes Chapel Cemetery.

Naomi L. Evans, 64
Naomi Louise Evans of Monroe, a retired dietitian and dietary manager, died Tuesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Bessie L. Hoffpauir, 84
Bessie Lee Froust Hoffpauir of Monroe, a retired pastry baker for Sunbeam Bakery, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the chapel. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Jimmie D. James, 62
TALLULAH -- Jimmie D. James died March 10. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richmond Community Center. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial is in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Flora McDaniel, 95
BASTROP -- Flora McDaniel, a retired nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham.

Joe E. Mitcham, 92
RUSTON -- Joe Edward Mitcham, owner and operator of Mitcham Peach Orchard, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church. Burial is in Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Maggie Payne, 91
MER ROUGE -- Maggie Payne, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church. The wake is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Martha W. Rose, 75
RUSTON -- Martha Wheatly Rose, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Ray A. Smith Sr., 86
BASTROP -- Ray Allen Smith Sr. died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Nelson Stewart Sr., 90
TALLULAH -- Nelson Stewart Sr. died Tuesday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. The wake is 6-7 p.m. Friday at New Hope Deliverance Center. Burial is in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Charles A. Terrell, 70
Charles Aubrey "Butch" Terrell of Monroe, an electrical engineer, died Wednesday. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ja'Yuntee Turner, infant
RAYVILLE -- Ja'Yuntee Turner, the infant daughter of TyRhonda Turner and James Graham, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial is in Holly Ridge Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Willie L. Wheeler Sr., 83
Willie Lee Wheeler Sr. of Monroe, a plumber, died Monday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. The wake is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the directions of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

David Wright, 77
GRAMBLING -- David Wright, a retired educator, died Monday. A memorial service is at 6 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial is in Memorial Gardens under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Brice, Barbara: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Christian Fellowship.
Broadway, Deyonna: 11 a.m. Friday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Freeman, Oletha: 1 p.m. Saturday, Palestine Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gaines Jr., Reacy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Bessie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Henning, Lecria Ingram: 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Johnson, Ta'Chica M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Martin Chapel, Newellton.
Kline, Ron D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church of Mound Project.
Latino, Sadie Ann F.: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday.
Littleton, Robert George "Georgie:" 2 p.m. Friday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Manning, Tyler: 9 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
McDowell Jr., Sylvester "Duke" Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church.
Mickle, Rodney D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Owens, Patrick DeWayne: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tallulah Elementary School, Tallulah.
Perry, Andrew Lee: 2 p.m. Friday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Baskin.
Stone, David Eugene: Monroe, 11 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.
West, Marcus: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Delco.
Wheeler Sr., Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
White, David B.: 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant.
White, Christine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Williams, Solasia: 11 a.m. Friday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Published: March 19. 2010 1:15AM

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

JOE MICHAEL DOW Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Joe Michael Dow, 60, of Calhoun, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 21, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Neil Everett will officiate. Interment will be held at Winnfield City Cemetery, Winnfield, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Joe was born April 19, 1949 in Winnfield, LA and passed away March 18, 2010 in Ruston, LA. He retired from Louisiana Highway Department after 25 years as an asphalt inspector. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Albert Dow and Ruby Slaughter Dow Wilson of Winnfield, LA. Joe is survived by 3 sisters, Voriece D. George and husband Louis, Frances D. McDonald and husband Tony and Juanita L. Dow; 5 brothers, Charles Don L. Dow and wife Rita, Frank Albert Dow Jr. and wife Willa, Robert L. Dow and wife Mary Pat, Wayne E. Dow and wife Jan and James C. Dow and wife Bonnie; numerous nieces and nephews, friends and a faithful Labrador retriever, Sam. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Calhoun, LA. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 20, 2010.

William H. Blanton Jr., 77
William H. Blanton Jr. of West Monroe, a retired teacher and engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe. Burial is in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Anna M. Brown, 89
NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Anna Marguerite Lockhart Brown died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Steve Carrington, 53
DOWNSVILLE -- Steve Carrington, a security alarm technician, died Thursday. Services are noon Sunday at Kings Pentecostal Church near Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial is in Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lydia A. Casamento, 94
MANDEVILLE -- Lydia Athalie Gross Casamento died Thursday. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Funeral Home, New Orleans. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans.

Carolyn Clark, 62
Carolyn Clark of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary P. Dukes, 83
Mary Pruett Dukes of Monroe, a retired legal secretary, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the mausoleum. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Johnnie C. Etier, 92
MANGHAM -- Johnnie Cecil Etier, Mangham Cleaners co-owner, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mangham United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Saturday until service and immediately following the service, with arrangements under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Louis Hall, 84
Louis Hall of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Susie Jackson, 108
FERRIDAY -- Susie Jackson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home.

Mack Martin, 83
WINNSBORO -- Mack Martin, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lonnie L. Sims, 89
Lonnie L. Sims of West Monroe, a retired contractor, died Thursday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Memorial Pavilion. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mabel S. Slay, 97
WATERPROOF -- Mabel Skinner Slay died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ray A. Smith Sr., 86
BASTROP -- Ray Allen Smith Sr., a retired automotive mechanic, died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mary J. Snowden, 91
NEWELLTON -- Mary Johnson Snowden, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are at 1 p.m. Sunday at Paradise Baptist Church. Visitation is noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial is in Union Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Zack E. Walker, 69
SICILY ISLAND -- Zack Elbert Walker, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Pentecostal Church of Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is in New Pine Hill Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Brice, Barbara: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Christian Fellowship.
Chastun, James E.: 4 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Evans, Barbara Powell: 4 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Freeman, Oletha: 1 p.m. Saturday, Palestine Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Gaines Jr., Reacy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Bessie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.
Henning, Lecria Ingram: 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
James, Jimmie D.: 1 p.m. Saturday at Richmond Community Center, Tallulah.
Johnson, Ta'Chica M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Martin Chapel, Newellton.
Kline, Ron D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church of Mound Project.
Manning, Tyler: 9 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
McDaniel, Flora: 1 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
McDowell Jr., Sylvester "Duke" Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church.
Mickle, Rodney D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Owens, Patrick DeWayne: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tallulah Elementary School, Tallulah.
Payne, Maggie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Rose, Martha Wheatly: 2 p.m. Monday, Forest Lawn, Ruston.
Stewart Sr., Nelson: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Turner, Ja'Yuntee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
West, Marcus: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Delco.
Wheeler Sr., Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
White, Christine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Wright, David: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Published: March 20. 2010 1:15AM

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

JERALD WAYNE LOFTIN SR. Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Jerald Wayne Loftin Sr., 62 of Chatham, LA. Will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 22, 2010 in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. With the Reverends Cecil Perry, Andrew Wilson, Leroy Skipper officiating. Interment will be held at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, La. 2:00 PM, Tuesday March 23, 2010, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Jerald was born in Rayville, La April 2, 1947. He went to be with the Lord that he loved so much on March 19, 2010. He was a faithful member of Chatham Pentecostal Church and was a faithful servant to his country by serving two tours in Vietnam. Jerald was preceded in death by his Father, Willie Lee Loftin Sr. and his Mother, X.L. Dollar, Two Brothers, Hubert Lavelle Loftin and Kenneth Paul Loftin. Jerald is survived by his wife of 40 years, Leola Himel Loftin of Chatham, LA; One Daughter, Cheryl Torres and Husband Robert of Chatham, La; One Son, Jerald Loftin Jr. and Wife Michelle of Belle River, LA; Three Brothers, Will L. Loftin , and Wife Judy of Bossier City, LA; Roy Glynn Loftin of Keithville, LA and Michael Joseph Loftin and wife Delphia of Shreveport, LA; Four Sisters, Betty Beatty and Husband Frank of Poplarville, MS; Melba Skipper and Husband LeRoy of Choudrant, LA; Carolyn Taylor of Farmerville, LA; and Marilyn McCrary and Husband Homer of Ruston, LA; Six Grandchildren, Michael, Ryan, and Amber Torres of Chatham, LA, Alexis, Paige, and Emily Loftin of Belle River, LA; Numerous nephews, nieces, uncles and aunts. Pallbearers will be Scott Taylor, Mark Taylor, Michael Torres, Ryan Torres, James Skipper, Michael Loftin, Hal Curley and Jeff Loftin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Christopher Curley, Stephen Curley and Hal Curley. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Visitation will be Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Originally published March 21, 2010.

MABEL SKINNER SLAY Young's Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Mabel Skinner Slay, aged 97, died in her sleep at her home in Waterproof, Louisiana, on March 19, 2010. Mrs. Slay was born on August 14, 1912, at Newellton, Louisiana. When she was about four years old, her family moved to St. Joseph, Louisiana, where she grew up and graduated from high school. She received her bachelor's degree from L.S.U. and returned to St. Joseph to teach Latin and mathematics at Davidson High School, for the next eleven years. When her husband returned from World War II service, they lived in Monroe about fifty years. Twenty-one of those years, Mrs. Slay taught mathematics, at the forerunner of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, retiring with the rank of associate professor. She received her Masters degree from Peabody College (now a part of Vanderbilt University) with additional work at the University of Colorado and the University of Mississippi. In 1994, Mr. and Mrs. Slay returned to Tensas Parish to live close to her family on the Burn Plantation. She was a lifelong Presbyterian, but the last years of her life she was a part of Grace Episcopal Church in Waterproof, Louisiana. Her parents, Fred and Vera Johnston Skinner, predeceased her as also did her husband of nearly fifty-eight years, Daniel William Slay, and her brother-in-law, George Carneal Goldman. She is survived by her sister, Vera Skinner Goldman, of Burn Plantation, Waterproof, Louisiana, and her two nieces, Elizabeth Spencer Goldman, of Franklin, Tennessee, and Katherine Goldman Vaughan and her husband Earl Vaughan, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The graveside funeral service will be held at Natchez City Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010, with the Reverend Bob Cooper officiating. Memorials may be made to Palmer Children's Home, 912 S. 11th Avenue, Columbus, Mississippi, 39701, the Louisiana Salvation Army, 105 Hart Street, Monroe, Louisiana, 71203, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday, Louisiana. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.youngsfh.com Originally published March 21, 2010.

MARTHA SUE WHEATLY ROSE Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Graveside services for Martha Sue Wheatly Rose, age 75, of Ruston will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 22 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery on West California Avenue (Hwy 80 West). Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Martha "Skeet" Rose was born March 13, 1935 in Bienville Parish and died at her home in Ruston on March 17, 2010 after a two year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank S. Wheatly and Jessie A. (York) Wheatly, her sister, Gwendolyn Ardoyno, brother-in-law Ed Ardoyno, and nephew Kenneth S. Ardoyno all of New Orleans; and brother-in-law, Raymond Edwards of Ruston. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Robert K. "Bob" Rose, younger sister, Lynn Edwards; daughter, Karen L. Rose; son R. Douglas Rose; and four grand-children: Holden and Taylor Rose, Callie and Jessie Hardel all of Ruston, plus numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff of Agape' Hospice and to the fantastic Renee' Harris for her devotion to making Martha's last days comfortable. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Originally published March 21, 2010.

VERNON ROSS LAY, JR. Ruston, LA. Vernon Ross Lay, Jr, 84, died on March 19, 2010. He lived his life to the fullest, and his memory will be honored by his family, friends, and his church. Vernon was born to Elizabeth Brooks and Vernon Ross Lay, Sr. in Urania, LA on October 26, 1925. He grew up in many cities throughout Louisiana and Texas, due to his father working in the oil field. He graduated from Homer High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years during WW II. Vernon was a graduate of LA Tech University in 1949 and he was a letterman of the LA Tech Track team where he ran sprints, relays, and broad jumped. Vernon was married to Jean Gray Lay for 61 years and is survived by his wife and three daughters Libba Thigpen and husband Drew of Forney, TX; Lavern Shelton and husband Robert of Lafayette, LA; Lynn Anne Marsh and husband Larry of Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren Andy Thigpen and wife Casey; Curtis Thigpen and wife Natalie; Chris Shelton and wife Darcy; Jeff Shelton; Rob Shelton; Lindsey Gillum; Gabe Gillum and wife Jessica. He worked and owned the Ruston Oil Mill and Fertilizer, Co. for 33 years. He spent 12 years selling real estate. Also, he taught real estate classes. Vernon and Jean were charter members of Grace United Methodist Church. Over the years, Vernon served the church in many capacities, including Chairman of the Board, Building and Grounds Chairman, sang in the Church Choir, and taught an adult Sunday School Class for 30 years. He was very active in the Methodist Men and Friendship Club where he loved to cook for the groups. In 2009, he was honored by the Women of Grace as "Person of the Year." Vernon served his community in Ruston as well. He was on the Ruston Zoning Committee, a Commissioner of the Ruston Housing Authority, and served on the Council of Aging where he helped to prepare taxes for senior citizens. He loved sports, hunting, bird watching, gardening, cooking, reading, and most of all fishing. Gardening was one of his favorites. Not only did he like flower gardening, but he was really proud of his vegetable garden. He considered himself a backyard gardener. His family has enjoyed the "fruits of his labor" especially his tender green beans and sweet corn. He and Jean enjoyed fishing from the time they were married until their years at Lake D'Arbonne. He shared his love of fishing by teaching his grandchildren how to fish. Our family and friends enjoyed many a fish fry with Vernon as the cook. No one could fry fish like Pepaw. Vernon shared his love of hunting with some of his grandchildren by providing "the farm," a place for them to hunt. Vernon and Jean were fans of the Lady Techsters and avid fans of their grandson's baseball. Not only did Vernon bird watch on the Lousiana coast, he kept birds happy outside his kitchen window. A special thanks goes to extended family and friends for the cards, food, and loving support this last 18 months. The family is grateful for the attention and dedication of his caregivers. Vernon's family has been blessed by his life of family values, devotion, integrity, strength, and love. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall and the memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 N. Trenton Street, Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 N. Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270; Professional Hospice Care, 118 Monticello Drive, Suite A, Ruston, LA 71270 or the charity of your choice. Originally published March 21, 2010.

Mary Alice Busby, 86
WINNSBORO -- Mary Alice Busby, an accountant, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Joe Michael Dow, 60
Joe Michael Dow of Calhoun, a retired asphalt inspector for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Winnfield City Cemetery, Winnfield.

Jessie Freeman, 77
Jessie Lee Griffis Freeman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ernestine Gipson, 90
Ernestine Gipson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dean S. Hartley Jr., 89
Dean S. Hartley Jr., a retired Marine colonel and retired head of aviation at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Stephanie Haydell, 20
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Stephanie Haydell died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Inaline Thomisee, 74
Inaline Thomisee of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Monty L. Townsend, 46
RUSTON -- Monty L. Townsend, owner of A&A Data Link and retired from the military, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Carrington, Steve: Noon Sunday, King's Pentecostal Church, Wisner.
Etier, Johnnie C.: 2 p.m. Monday, Mangham United Methodist Church.
Snowden, Mary J.: 1 p.m. Sunday, Paradise Baptist Church.
Walker, Zack Elbert: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Pentecostal Church of Wisner.
Published: March 21. 2010 1:15AM

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

AGNES "AGGIE" FRANKLIN Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA. Cora Agnes Franklin of Delhi, Louisiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2010 at the age of 84. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Delhi, Louisiana since she was a young married woman. For many years she was a professional seamstress, making and altering clothes for family, friends and acquaintances. Loving to cook for family and friends, she grew her own fresh vegetable garden each spring and summer. Baby green lima butter beans and tender fresh cream style corn served with one of her famous blueberry, strawberry or coconut cream pies were just a few of the favorites. Not only did she service these culinary delights to family and friends at home, but served them to new friends made as she and husband Virgil traveled all over the United States in their motor home. After having raised her two sons, she taught first and second grade Sunday School classes for many years. When her husband Virgil died she immediately went to work at the Delhi Hospital with the Ladies Auxiliary, "The Pink Ladies", working in the gift shop, making arrangements for the cafeteria tables, seasonal decorations for the gift shop door and making holiday cards and favors for patient's meal trays that had to spend their holiday in the hospital. In addition to all of these things she loved beautiful flowering plants. She not only raised beautiful live flowers but could make life-like silk flowers. Mrs. Agnes is survived by her sons Paul Franklin and wife Melba and Ron Franklin and wife Terry; granddaughter Nicole Franklin Hines and husband Kenny; brother Thomas Odell McPherson and wife Carolyn; sister Hazel McPherson Mitchell, sister Dora Dean McPherson Sowell and husband Harvey; sister Florence McPherson Parker and husband Jimmy; sister Betty McPherson Canis and husband Wayne; sister-in-law Jean Richmond McPherson; sister-in-law Marie Mitchell McPherson; and sister-in-law Lola Franklin Bolding. Also, she is survived by a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she always enjoyed seeing at family reunions that she helped to organize and prepare. Agnes Franklin was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Franklin; parents John Admon McPherson and Cora Roberts McPherson; sister Odessa Louise McPherson Derrick and husband Percy; sister Angie Lee McPherson Graham and husband Harrison; brother Jimmie McPherson and wife Elouise; sister Bessie May McPherson Adcox and husband Harvey; sister Eula Emma McPherson; sister Mary Alice McPherson Derrick and husband Jack; brother John Edward McPherson; sister Reba McPherson Hurst and husband Charles; brother Huey Lee "Buddy" McPherson and brother-in-law Jimmy Mitchell. The family would like to extend our special love and appreciation for all of the extraordinary love and care given to Agnes by her sister Hazel McPherson Mitchell during Mrs Agnes's lengthy illness. Aunt Hazel's tireless dedication was unbelievable. Also the family would like to thank the following kind, knowledgeable and excellent health care providers: physician Dr. Corey Albritton and his nurse Gloria; Crossroads Hospice; Delbert and Debbie Wilbanks, nurses and staff at Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation and support personnel from Heart's Desire. It was difficult for Mrs. Agnes to let people care for her as she had always been the one caring for others. Her strength, vitality and hard work toward doing her best at anything she decided to do were amazing. We love you and miss you "Mother," "Grandmother," "Mrs. Franklin," "Mrs. Agnes," "Aunt Aggie," and "Aggie." Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, Louisiana. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Cox Funeral Home. Reverend Mickey Bounds, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Delhi will be officiating. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, Louisiana under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Pallbearers will be Milton Linder, Delbert Wilbanks, Raymond Stroud, Bud LaPrarie, Jim Free and Larry Pickett. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Originally published March 22, 2010.

JESSIE LEE GRIFFIS FREEMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Lee Griffis Freeman, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Don Holloway and Rev. Johnny Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Freeman passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Springdale, AR. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and retired from the City of Monroe. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Ouida Griffis; and two brothers, Clarence Griffis and Ralph Griffis. Survivors include her husband of fifty-eight years, John Donald Freeman; two sons, John Freeman and wife Becky, and Harold Freeman and wife Mickey; grandchildren, Dana Freeman, Michael Freeman, Adam Freeman, Gentry Freeman, Whitney Freeman, Ricky Naron and wife Angela, Cindy Seay and husband Eric, and Carrie Sullivan; great grandchildren, Chloe Freeman, M. J. Freeman, Kristen Smith, and William Naron; brother, Calvin Griffis; two sisters, Colleene Irwin and Floy Powell; and two sisters-in-law, Kay Rowton and Melba Freeman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, March 22, 2010, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 22, 2010.

JOHNNIE CECIL ETIER Mangham, LA. A memorial service for Johnnie Cecil Etier will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010, at the Mangham United Methodist Church. Bro. Marshall Sevier will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service and immediately following the service. Johnnie was a life long resident of Mangham, the youngest of five children born on March 14, 1918, to Frank Alex and Minnie Kathryn Etier and passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at his home. He was an active member of Mangham United Methodist where he held numerous offices. He owned and operated Mangham Cleaners with his brother Frank for over 30 years. Mr. Johnnie recently retired from the cattle and cotton farming and served on the Richland Parish Farm Bureau Board of Directors for many years. Always a hard worker Mr. Johnnie donated his body to LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport for the advancement of medical education and research so he will be at work even at death. Preceding him in death were his parents and three sisters, Maud Cagle, Claude Pardue, Mary Reeves and one brother Frank Etier. Leaving behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 70 years Lorraine Harper Etier, two daughters, Camille and husband Gerry Marchbank, Kathryn and husband Tim Fife; five grandchildren, Bill Marchbank and wife, Janice, Johnnie Marchbank and wife Laura, Lynn Marchbank, Timothy Fife and wife Jackie, Hunter Fife and wife Le; six great grandchildren, Carter Marchbank, Blake and Sarah Marchbank, Savannah and Avery Harwell, and Ella Paisle Fife. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude's Hospital or the Mangham United Methodist Church. The family wishes to thank April Moss RN and Mary Petty CNA with Mangham Home Care for the outstanding care given to Johnnie. Also thank you to Hospice Family Alliance for the wonderful care he received, especially Renita Blunschi, RN, Denise Bonner RN, Willie Mae Sanders CNA, Sheila CNA, Kenye Anderson LPN and Delores Tillery LPN. Originally published March 22, 2010.

Jo Barron, 73
UNION, MISS. -- Jo Barron died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Union, Miss. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Agnes Franklin, 84
DELHI -- Agnes Cora Franklin, a retired seamstress, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Delhi. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

James Gilbert, 70
James Herbert Gilbert, a retired forester, died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick.

Aubrey Hammond, 85
WEST MONROE -- Aubrey Jefferson Hammond, a railroad clerk, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday for family and from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday for friends at the funeral home. Visitation will also be from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery.

Allen Potier, 82
ORANGE, TEXAS -- Allen Maurice Potier, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mary Richardson, 101
WINNSBORO -- Mary Brown Richardson, a retired school teacher, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Sharon Sanders, 48
TALLULAH -- Sharon Sanders, a food service manager, died Saturday. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 27 at Willow Bayou Baptist Church in Tallulah under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Monty L. Townsend, 46
RUSTON -- Monty L. Townsend, retired military and owner of A&A Data Link, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Gardens with military honors.

Previously Acknowledged
Etier, Johnnie C.: 2 p.m. Monday, Mangham United Methodist Church.
Freeman, Jessie Lee Griffis: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Haydell, Stephanie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, South Central Cemetery, Wisner.
Published: March 22. 2010 1:15AM

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

CLAUDE RALPH HUMBLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Claude Ralph Humble, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Pastor Myles Roberts and Rev. Hudson Goza will officiate. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Humble was born March 25, 1928 in West Monroe and passed away March 21, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Ralph was a hard worker and after retirement spent much time camping with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Mona Lent Humble; daughter, Shelly McCormick and husband Bob; 3 granddaughters; Amber McCormick Krogmire and husband Mikel, Cherish Humble Roberts and husband Myles and Charm McCormick Hathorn and husband Josh; 2 great-grandsons; Cayden Krogmire and Jude Krogmire; 2 brothers, Kenneth Humble and John Humble; 1 sister, Elizabeth Jacobs. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's in Ralphs name. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 23, 2010.

COLONEL DEAN S. HARTLEY, JR. (USMC RETIRED) Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Colonel Dean S. Hartley, Jr. (USMC retired) passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana. He was born in Redland, GA on August 3, 1920 to Bernice Blackmon Hartley and Dean Stanley Hartley and raised in Darlington, SC. After graduating from Wofford College in 1941, Col Hartley entered military active duty. Hartley served heroically as a pilot in the Pacific Theater in World War II, in Korea, and in Vietnam. He earned his MA from Stanford University in 1951. Later in his Marine Corps career, he served as Director of the School of Naval Warfare at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, and as Director of the Marine Corps Extension School at Quantico, VA. In 1971, after 30 years active duty service, Col Hartley was recruited to develop and head the School of Aviation at Northeast Louisiana University, where he taught until his second retirement in 1988. Much to the delight of his children, at that time he shed some of his "Great Santini" persona, grew a white beard, and embraced being mistaken for both Ernest Hemingway and Colonel Sanders. He thoroughly enjoyed his college students at NLU and maintained relationships with many of them throughout later years as his bonus children, a great comfort to both him and his late wife Ruth, as none of their grown children made the move with them to Louisiana. A decorated officer, he earned the following: Distinguished Flying Cross with two stars, Air Medal with eight stars, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V," Presidential Unit Citation, 1st Division Guadalcanal, Navy Unit Commendation, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three stars, Victory Medal WW II, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Letter of Appreciation (2), and he is credited with 4 1/2 air combat kills at Guadalcanal. An artist and oriental art collector with many related publications to his credit, Col Hartley was also Past President of the Japanese Sword Society of the US (JSSUS), Past President of the Southern California Sword Society (Nanka Token Kai), Sensei and Honorary Life Member of the Florida Token Kai, and a member of the Dallas Token Kenkyu Kai. Col. Hartley's dress blues and other items are on permanent display at the Aviation Museum located at the Monroe Airport. More information is available at his website at http://home.comcast.net/~ColHartley/index.html. Col. Hartley was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Boyd Hartley, and by two of his brothers, Philip and Robert Hartley. He is survived by his three children: Dean S. Hartley III and his wife Eileen of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Patricia H. Partnow of Anchorage, Alaska; and Barbara M. Hartley and her husband Cloyde W. Wiley III of Urbanna, VA; seven grandchildren: Theresa Hartley and Elise Hartley Henderson, Seth and Alix Partnow, Erica and Matthew Gatti, Shannon Gatti McCarthy, and three great grand children. He is also survived by two brothers, Carol S. Hartley of Florida, and Michael O. Hartley of North Carolina. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Services will be held at 1:30 PM at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, and the burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 23, 2010.

JAMES FRANKLIN (FRANK) BAXTER Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Memorial services for Mr. James Franklin (Frank) Baxter, age 96 of Ruston, will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Rolly Walker officiating. Private burial will be held with Rev. Jerry Hilbun officiating. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Baxter passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 21, 2010. He was born January 28, 1914 in Ruston to Simeon Baxter and Frances Stewart Baxter. Frank graduated from Ruston High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. He worked for 37 years for the US Postal service, serving in all capacities including Postmaster of Ruston for the last 11 years of his long career. Frank Retired in 1973 at the age of 59. During World War II, Frank served as a flight instructor in the US Army Air Corps in Denver, CO from 1942 to 1944. Frank's many interests included hunting, fishing, gardening, golf, playing cards and having coffee with his friends. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 51 years, Audrey Price Holland Baxter and step-son Thomas Scott Holland. He was the last surviving sibling of Lela Liner Lyles, Oliver Liner, Etta Liner Walker, Vera Baxter Bennett, Johnny Baxter and Verlie Baxter Avery. Frank is survived by his step-son James Dudley Holland, III and wife Beth of Choudrant, step-daughter, Gayle Holland Taylor of Dallas, son James Blakely Baxter, daughter Frankie Lee Baxter, both of California and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice of Caring Hearts, especially nurse Sally Jones. Also "Mr. B's" team of devoted caregivers: Richard Dunn, Michael Johnson, Carrie Bishop, Angela Bishop, Phyllis Jackson, Barbara Jenkins and Clinton Mitchell for the kind, caring service they provided. Special recognition goes to Lela Chaney for the many, many years of devoted service to both Frank and Audrey. Pallbearers will be his grandsons: James Andrew Taylor, Jr., Scott Holland Taylor, Price Ayars Taylor and David Roan Black. Honorary pallbearers will be his special friends Mike Reed and Dan O'Neal, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church or to the Methodist Children's Home. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Originally published March 23, 2010.

JAMES HERBERT GILBERT Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA . James Herbert Gilbert, 70, formerly of Crossett, AR died March 21, 2010, at the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe on Lamy Lane with Rev. Oda (Tuck) Roberts and Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. James was born August 9, 1939, on the banks of Bear Lake to Jean H. and Lucille Deckard Gilbert. Upon graduating from West Monroe High School in 1957, James joined the United States Army wanting to follow in his brother Ralph's footsteps and become a paratrooper. He served in Korea and Okinawa. While in the military, he had the privilege of marching in President John F. Kennedy's Inauguration Parade. He was also part of the 82nd Airborne Division prepared to parachute into Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis, but spent most of his time in B Co 2-503rd as part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He served in the military from 1960-1963. In the late 1950's and early 1960's, James was a member of Riverview Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school, RA's, and led the singing. While working part time and attending Northeast Louisiana University, he met Lyndae Ann Johnson and they were married July 17, 1964. James and Lyndae transferred to Louisiana Tech University for James to pursue his degree in forestry. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi. Upon graduation in 1967, he was hired by Georgia-Pacific in Crossett, Arkansas, as an Assistant Forester on the Crossett District. He served as District Forester for Berlin District and Crossett District. He was then promoted to Area Forester at Beekman, LA and then to Crossett Area Forester, where he remained until his retirement in 2001. While a forester in Louisiana, he had the distinct privilege of serving on the board of directors for the Louisiana Forestry Association. James was known for raising Catahoula cur dogs used in hunting wild hogs. Men from Louisiana and Northern Arkansas traveled to Crossett just to take part in his hog hunting adventures. James was known for his story telling, all of which he said were all true. Besides being an avid horseman, he had the reputation for being one of the best grilling cooks in Ashley County. When guests came to his house for a cookout, he enjoyed surprising them with turtle, rattlesnake, raccoon, or maybe even a beaver. They always enjoyed eating whatever he fed them. James was adored by his grandchildren who enjoyed their Paw Paw's hiking expeditions in the woods around his house, where he showed them the wild vegetation they could and could not eat. He taught them to ride horses as well and to fish from the pond on his land. They especially enjoyed eating fruit from the trees he had planted, particularly the persimmons. He was even known to climb the tree in order to get the ripe ones for the grandkids. James was a Christian family man who spent time working at his church as choir director for North Crossett First Baptist Church, and later Temple Baptist Church. He served as deacon for Temple Baptist and First Baptist Church of Crossett. He participated in two mission trips to Brazil, two to Mexico and one to South Texas. James was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Lucille Marie Deckard Gilbert, sisters Annette Gilbert and Betty Calhoun; his brothers, Ralph and Raymond Woodall, and a nephew, Tony Brantley. James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lyndae, two daughters; Ann (Mark) Fenn of West Monroe, LA, and Susan (John) Mitchell of Monroe, LA; and son, Stephen Gilbert of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Caleb Fenn, Cole Thomas, Evan Thomas, Max Mitchell and Hannan Marie Mitchell. James is also survived by a brother, Henry (Vickie) Gilbert of Strong, AR; sisters Ruth (Lamar) Brantley of Downsville, LA, Peggy Gilbert of Springfield, MO, and Dorothy Gilbert of Baton Rouge, LA., a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are nephews Charles Woodall, Robert Woodall, Jason Bennett, Mark Bennett, Larry Brantley and Barry Brantley. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Calhoun, Richard Calhoun, and Michael Calhoun. James will be missed by his family and friends, but we will be together again one day where there will be no sickness or tears. James was a man of great moral character and a Christian example to those around him. His exemplary life will be remembered by all. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and from 1:00 PM until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. A heartfelt thank you to the staff, nurses, and CNA's who cared for James this past year and especially this past week. Their compassion was shown in the way they cared for him and his family during this trying time. Their thoughtfulness will always be remembered. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Northeast War Veterans Home in Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 23, 2010.

Jo Barron, 73
UNION -- Jo Barron died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Linwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery under the direction of Milling Funeral Home, Union. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Frank Baxter, 96
RUSTON -- Frank Baxter, a postmaster, died Sunday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Claudie L. Carroll, 80
BASTROP -- Claudie Lillian Carroll, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bartholomew United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Helen L. Greeley, 51
Helen L. Greeley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jamison D. Harris, infant
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Jamison Dylan Harris, the infant son of Angela Harris, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Travis D. Hargrove, 54
Travis D. Hargrove of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

DaRhonda S. Johnston, 39
PIONEER -- DaRhonda Sue Johnston, a cashier at Farmer's One Stop, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Mack Martin Sr., 83
WINNSBORO -- Mack Martin Sr., a retired truck driver with Hatfield Hardware, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Linda B. Sampson, 53
Linda B. Sampson of West Monroe, a supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at New Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery, Rhymes.

Duane S. Storms, 76
Duane S. Storms of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, retired from the state highway department, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial arrangements are incomplete.

Jimmie Taylor, 94
WINNSBORO -- Jimmie Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James M. Thompson, 54
DELHI -- James Michael Thompson, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Freedom Worship Center, Oak Grove. Visitation is Tuesday at the center. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Louis M. Ticheli Sr., 61
Louis M. Ticheli Sr. of Monroe, retired plant supervisor for Twin City Glass, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Luevather E. Williams, 94
RUSTON -- Luevather Edwards Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Tuesday and drive through viewing from 5 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion No. 2 Church Cemetery, Dubach.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Freeman, Jessie Lee Griffis: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Haydell, Stephanie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, South Central Cemetery, Wisner.
Townsend, Monty L.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Published: March 23. 2010 1:15AM

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

DUANE S. STORMS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Duane S. Storms, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 25, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Wayne Smith and Rev. Eric Day officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Storms passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010. He was a member of Bethel Pentecostal Church and a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Storms was preceded in death by his grandson, John Larry Walters, Jr. Survivors include his wife of thirty-six years, Mable Lynch Storms; children, Gay Walters and husband Larry of Monroe, LA, Thomas Ray Lynch, Jr. of Monroe, LA, David Glynn Lynch of Cape Cod, MA, Robert Joseph Lynch and wife Teresa of Cabot, AR, and Gary Scott Lynch and wife Ladonna of Monroe, LA; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 24, 2010.

LOUIS M. TICHELI, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Louis M. Ticheli, Sr., 61, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, March 25, 2010, at St. Matthew Mausoleum chapel with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Ticheli passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. Mr. Ticheli was preceded in death by his parents, Frank P. and Sydney Ticheli; and brothers, Frank, Ray, and Johnny Ticheli. Survivors include his two sons, Louis Ticheli, Jr. and Richard Ticheli; two daughters, Angela Warrick and husband Jim, and Leandra Goodwin; two brothers, Leo L. Ticheli, Sr. and Milo Nelson; sister, Sydney Nelson; nine grandchildren, companion, Betty Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 24, 2010.

MARY ELLEN SOIGNIER STAPLETON Flower Mound Family Funeral Home, Flower Mound, TX. Mary Ellen Soignier Stapleton, age 41, of Bartonville, Texas passed away March 21, 2010. She was born February 12, 1969 in Monroe, Louisiana to John Chester and Nellie Soignier. On September 1, 1990 Ellen married Jimmie M. Stapleton in Monroe, Louisiana. She was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewisville. Her greatest accomplishments and joys in life were those moments spent with her husband, children, family and friends. Her sweet spirit captured the heart of everyone; her courage taught us all to be brave and her beautiful smile and laughter will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie M. Stapleton; son, Christian A. Stapleton; daughters, Madison M. Stapleton and Faith E. Stapleton; parents, John Chester and Nellie Soignier; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Brenda and Billy Caperton, Janice and Tim Segars, Dianne and Lane Beaird; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Derinda Soignier, Michael and Priscilla Soignier, Bruce and Aida Soignier, Johnny and Jill Soigner, Dale and Kim Soignier, Sammy and Lurlinda Soigner and Mark and Misty Soignier and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family members. The family will receive friends during a visitation Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flower Mound Family Funeral Home, Flower Mound. A memorial service will be held at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewisville at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, with a reception to follow at the church. Graveside services for the family will be held following the reception. The family would like to thank the staff at Ardent Hospice, Home Helpers and Home Instead for the compassionate care they provided to our family. The family would also like to thank Dr. John E. Pippen, Jr., Dr. B. Scott Cheek and the staff at Texas Oncology at Baylor University Medical Center for the care and counsel provided to Ellen during her fight with breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Originally published March 24, 2010.

ROBERT "PRICE" MASON West Monroe, LA. Mr. Robert "Price" Mason passed February 25, 2010 in his home after chronic health problems. Price was born May 19, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Lillian Coco Mason of Baton Rouge, LA. Price is survived by his sister Marianne Mason of New York, NY. He is locally survived by cousins: Hunter A. Christy, Monica T. Christy, Hunter T. Christy & Chelsea C. Hennessy. Price is also survived by many friends and caretakers of West Monroe, LA. Price spent his earlier adult life in Baton Rouge, LA where he attended Louisiana State University obtaining his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He later returned home to be closer to family. He was the life of the party and will be missed greatly. A memorial service will be held March 27, 2010 at Kiroli Park shelter 5 in West Monroe, LA at 2:00 PM Casual attire please. Originally published March 24, 2010.

Fred A. Badger, 63
Fred A. Badger of Monroe, a corrections officer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Frank Baxter, 96
RUSTON -- Frank Baxter, a postmaster, died Sunday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mary Lee Brown, 101
WINNSBORO -- Mary Lee Young Richardson Brown, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Ruby Claire Cook, 94
PIONEER -- Ruby Claire Cook, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Linder Fea Cooper, 59
RUSTON -- Linder Fea Cooper, a homemaker, died March 16. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Peggy Marie Denny, 76
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Peggy Marie Denny, an apartment manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Eunice Harris, 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Eunice Harris, a homemaker, died March 16. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dean S. Hartley Jr., 89
Dean S. Hartley Jr., a retired Marine colonel and retired professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alfred Houston, 87
WINNSBORO -- Alfred Houston, lawn service, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Claude Ralph Humble, 81
Claude Ralph Humble of West Monroe, a retired welder, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Susie Jackson, 108
FERRIDAY -- Susie Jackson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery.

Maria 'Mitzi' Kirchhofer, 86
RUSTON -- Maria "Mitzi" Kirchhofer, a real estate agent, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Robert Louis Lilly Sr., 73
Robert Louis Lilly Sr. of West Monroe, retired warehouse manager for ATC Cablevision, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mack Martin Sr., 72
WINNSBORO -- Mack Martin Sr., a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Raymond M. Martinez, 69
Raymond M. Martinez of Monroe, an automobile mechanic, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Rhymes Cemetery, near Archibald. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie McMahon, 75
WINNSBORO -- Willie McMahon, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joyce Neal, 61
OAK GROVE -- Joyce Neal died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Don Neighbors, 67
Don Neighbors of Monroe, retired from Delta Air Lines, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Memphis, Texas. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home, Memphis.

Vicki Gresham Pardue, 49
JONESBORO -- Vicki Gresham Pardue, a health care business chief financial officer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Vernell Pitts, 79
Vernell Pitts of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Melvin Reese, 90
OAK RIDGE -- Melvin Reese, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

David Brian Smith, 43
NEW ORLEANS -- David Brian Smith (known as Nikki Jones), formerly of West Monroe, a singer-songwriter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmie Lee Taylor, 94
WINNSBORO -- Jimmie Lee Taylor, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery, Caldwell Parish, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Inaline Thomisee, 84
Inaline Thomisee of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Montgomery Cemetery, Montgomery.

George 'Pete' Usrey, 73
George "Pete" Usrey of West Monroe, a retired insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eula Pearl Walker, 90
Eula Pearl Walker of Monroe, a nurse, died Monday. 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.

Clara Inez Worthy, 29
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Clara Inez Worthy, a homemaker, died March 16. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Barron, Jo: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Linwood Baptist Church.
Carroll, Claudie Lillian: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bartholomew United Methodist Church, Bastrop.
Sampson, Linda B.: 1 p.m. Thursday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thompson, James Michael: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Freedom Worship Center, Oak Grove.
Williams, Luevather Edwards: 11 a.m. Wednesday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Published: March 24. 2010 1:15AM

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

BONNI FINLEY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Bonni Beheler Finley, age 33 of Columbia, will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 26, 2010 from the sanctuary of Fellowship Baptist Church in Columbia with Bro. Brian Rankin and Bro. Wayne Whiteside officiating. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening March 25, 2010, at Fellowship Baptist Church from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Bonni was born in Norfolk, VA on July 29, 1976 and went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. She was a former employee with Taylor & Wilks, CPA in Farmerville. She was a faithfully strong Christian woman who was dedicated to her church, Fellowship Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was a member of the Ladies Ensemble group. Bonni was a loving wife and mother of four children. She was preceded in death by her father, Earnest "Buddy" Williams, Jr. Survivors include her husband; Kenny Finley, Jr. of Columbia, mother; Margaret A. Williams of Farmerville, two sons: Dakota Jennings and Tyler Jennings and two daughters: Erin Finley and Bailey Finley all of Columbia, brother; Mark Williams of Farmerville, sister; Debbie Hammons and husband, Ray of Farmerville, nephew; Thomas Hammons of Strong, AR, two nieces: Haven Sibley and husband, Kevin of Colorado Springs, CO and Cassidy Adcock of Columbia and her best friend "BFF"; Jennifer Price. Pallbearers will be Bro. Bobby McGuire, Donnie Mann, Charles Alger, Rick Richmond, Charles McGuire, Randy Barnette and Thomas Hammons. Honorary pallbearers will be Shane McMullen, Kenneth Finley, Sr., James Adcock, Mark Williams and Ray Hammons. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 25, 2010.

CLARENCE EUGENE "GENE" ROSWELL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Clarence Eugene "Gene" Roswell, 83, of Sterlington, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 26, 2010, at Paron Baptist Church with Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Jarrod Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Roswell passed away on March 23, 2010, at the Union General Hospital. He worked and retired from IMC after 41years. Mr. Roswell umpired and refereed high school athletics. He was a member of Paron Baptist Church where he spent countless hours doing construction and maintenance projects. He was a gifted athlete and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Roswell was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Roswell and children, Patricia Ann, Chuck, and Deborah. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Jones, Gary Tubbs, Hank Snell, Greg Bonner, Tony Silmon, Gordon Gregg, Bruce Gregg, James Well, and David Stuart. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Friday at Paron Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Paron Baptist Church. His friends and extended family would like to express a special thanks to caregivers Bonnie and Mary, and to the staff at Farmerville Nursing Rehab Center for their special care of Mr . Gene. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 25, 2010.

GEORGE W. "PETE" USREY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. George W. "Pete" Usrey, 73, West Monroe, LA are at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Shawn Waggoner and Rev. Ray Jones officiating. Interment follows at Evergreen Cemetery, Bernice, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Pete was born May 21, 1936 in Choudrant, LA and passed away March 23, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Usrey attended Liberty Grove Church of God and was a long time member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Bernice. He was a retired insurance agent for Blue Cross and served in the United States Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iva Jean Russell Usrey and his father, George Clifton Usrey. He is survived by his wife, Vicky Martin Usrey; daughter; Tonya Permenter; his mother, Pauline Usrey. step-daughter, Twyla Moreland and husband Brad, step-son, Scott Boyd and wife Terri; grand daughters, Rain Hawsey and husband Jimmy, Bailey Permenter; great-granddaughter, Amber Hawsey; sister, Eston Lawson and husband Claude. Pallbearers are Brad Moreland, David Jowers, Matt Pirkle, Skipper Riley, Kenneth Waggoner, Bill Aikens, Scott Boyd, Jimmy Hawsey and Claude Lawson. Visitation is Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. A special thanks to Hospice Compassus for their loving care and support. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 25, 2010.

HENRY A. BIEDENHARN, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Henry A. Biedenharn, Jr. will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2010, at Grace Episcopal Church, 1400 N 4th St. in Monroe, LA. with Father Gregg Riley officiating. Visitation will be at 11:00 AM in Kilbourne Hall preceding the services. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery on South Grand Street under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Biedenharn was born October 5, 1919, in Monroe, LA and passed away March 23, 2010, in Monroe. As a lifelong resident of Monroe he was active in many civic endeavors including active participation in establishment of the Monroe-West Monroe Jaycees and the Northeast Louisiana State College (ULM) Boosters Club. He served as a regional director of the Boy Scouts of America, a member of the Kiwanis Club, a charter member and president of Bayou DeSiard Country Club, and a charter member of the Public Affairs Research of Louisiana. He was also past president of the Louisiana Soft Drink Association. Mr. Biedenharn served his country in World War II as a flight instructor for the Navy. He attended Neville High School, Culver Military Academy and the University of Virginia. While at Neville he would take his shotgun to school, store it in his locker and after class hunt rabbits in the fields around the school. His grandfather, Joseph A Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca Cola, appointed him the President of Ouachita Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. after the untimely death of Joe's son, Malcolm Biedenharn, the then president. He served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of that company as well as Biedenharn Realty Co., Inc., Harn Corporation and Biedco Corporation. He served on the Board of Directors of Ouachita National Bank, Premier Bank, Bank One and the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation. His parents, Henry A Biedenharn, Sr. and Bessie Scott Biedenharn as well as his sister, Elizabeth B. Cutler, preceded him in death. His wife and best friend of 70 years, Doll Hudson Biedenharn, with whom he traveled the country many times over in search of a good fishing hole, survives him. He is also survived by his children, Henry A. Biedenharn, III and wife, Kathy, Jody B. Johnston and husband, Bishop, Joseph A. Biedenharn II and wife, Jamie, and Frederick Murray Biedenharn and wife, Kathy. His grandchildren, Keith H. Biedenharn, Rebecca B. Cressy, Aron B. Coates, Elizabeth J. Guerriero, Doll J. Vines, Kathy J. Patrick, Jodi J. Lyle, James H. Biedenharn, Joseph A. Biedenharn III, Jamie B. Widener, Frederick M. Biedenharn, Jr., M. Hudson Biedenharn and step-grandson, Tony Pedigo, also survive him, as well as 20 great-grandchildren and a step-great-grandchild. Nephew Haydn H. Cutler, Jr. and niece Diana Cutler Andrus also survive him. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Keith Biedenharn, James Biedenharn, Joe Biedenharn, Fred Biedenharn, and Hudson Biedenharn, and Mathew Lyle. Honorary pallbearers will be Louis P. Milner, Jack P. Mabray, B. Gerald Iverson and John B. Fudickar, Jr. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to his long time physicians and friends, Dr. Emile Barrow and Dr. David Raines, their caring staff and nurses, as well as the staff and nurses at St. Francis Hospital and the girls at Arons Pharmacy. Finally, a very special thanks to his beloved granddaughter Doll Vines, "Dr. Dool No.2", for her immediate, constant and compassionate care giving provided not only during Henry's last illness but also throughout his later years. She was always there. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 25, 2010.

IN MEMORY OF: Shirley Z. Watts 08/20/33 to 03/25/02 It was early spring when flowers bloom and Robins sing When you went away. Now all I have is memories and I wake up nights and call Your name. That little cloud passes over head and rains down in the Flower beds that you so loved. Rest in peace my love until we meet again. Terri, David, Tammi, Benji, Roddy, Bob and family Originally published March 25, 2010.

JERRY S. "BLUE" MANLY Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Jerry S. "Blue" Manly, age 68, was born on August 3, 1941, in Caldwell Parish and passed away on March 23, 2010 in West Monroe. He retired from Graphic Packaging after 40 years of employment. Survivors include his three children; Jan McDonald and husband, Mike, Jerry Manly and wife, Dallas, Clay Manly and wife, Becky; sister, Christine Nappier; 7 grandchildren, Sherri, Derek and Tyler McDonald, Emily and Seth Manly and Hailey and Hunter Manly. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 25, 2010.

JOANN ANDING Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. JoAnn Anding, 75 of West Monroe, LA, passed away on March 23 2010 at Monroe Surgical Center in Monroe. Ms. Anding was born on July 23, 1934 in Monroe, LA. Services for Ms. Anding will be Friday March 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Ms. JoAnn was president of the West Monroe Bowling association, past owner of Down Town Diner, and co-owner of Dons Body Shop. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald. She is survived by her daughters Donnelda Martin and husband Tommy of West Monroe, LA, Sandra Dousay and husband Ron of West Monroe, LA, two sisters Ruth Schwab of Monroe, and Sue Singelton and husband Benny of Monroe. Four Grand-children Michelle Martin Guillory and Husband Brent of West Monroe, Michael Martin of Bossier City, Tyler Nathan Turnage of West Monroe, and Amy Dousay of West Monroe, two Great Grandchildren Cade Guillory and Tripp Guillory. Visitation for Ms. JoAnn will be Thursday March 25, 2010 at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Brent Guillory, Cade Guillory, Michael Martin, Tommy Martin, Ron Dousay, Tyler Nathan Turnage. Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com. Originally published March 25, 2010.

ROBERT LOUIS LILLY, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Louis Lilly, Sr., 73, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 26, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Bro. Tommy McMurray officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Lilly was born August 19, 1936 in Gilbert, LA and passed away on March 23, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of New Life Apostolic Church. Mr. Lilly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He retired from ATC LA Cablevision. Mr. Lilly is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mildred Lilly; son, Robert Louis Lilly, Jr., Jason Lilly, Charles Guess, and Randy Guess; daughters, Melissa Taylor and Connie L. Watson; eighteen grand children, and three great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Lilly; sisters-in-law, Flo McKoin, Bessie Martin, Pearl Lilly and Betty Avery; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be John Cannon, Jake Rice, Clint Tuggle, Lenny Stamper, James Thomas, James Joiner. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Guess, Jr., Mickey Denman, and Rube Frazier. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 25, 2010.

Norman Harold Allen, 49
BASTROP -- Norman Harold Allen, a truck driver, died March. 16. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home.

Kathryn Bolden, 57
CHICAGO -- Kathryn Bolden, a homemaker, died March 12. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of God, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Maxine Spinks Brown, 70
JONESVILLE -- Maxine Spinks Brown died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Rev. George Allen Carr, 83
FARMERVILLE -- The Rev. George Allen Carr, a pastor and bus driver in Union Parish, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Millard Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Kyle Terrence Corbin, 30
OAK GROVE -- Kyle Terrence Corbin, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Ernestine Gipson, 90
Ernestine Gipson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Helen Greeley, 51
Helen Greeley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Star Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Louis Hall, 84
Louis Hall of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Travis D. Hargrove, 54
Travis D. Hargrove of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Dorothy Hitt, 88
WINNSBORO -- Dorothy Hitt, a retired school cafeteria employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Frank Minor, 62
TALLULAH -- Frank Minor died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Emanuel Neal, 39
Emanuel Neal of Monroe, a stocker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Vernell Pitts, 79
Vernell Pitts of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alice Geneva Roberson, 74
SHREVEPORT -- Alice Geneva Robertson, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Centuries Memorial Cemetery, Shreveport. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Malvin Louise Rogers, 56
Malvin Louise Rogers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Cossonya Sheppard, 32
INDIANAPOLIS -- Cossonya Sheppard, formerly of Columbia, a customer service representative, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Brownsville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Garden Valley Cemetery, Columbia.

Duane S. Storms, 76
Duane S. Storms of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, retired from the state highway department, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery, Swartz.

Ruby Aline Tarver, 65
HEBERT -- Ruby Aline Rice Tarver, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woolen Lake Church of God Cemetery, Hebert.

Louis M. Ticheli Sr., 61
Louis M. Ticheli Sr. of Monroe, retired plant supervisor of Twin City Glass, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Major Watson, 83
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Major Watson died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lake Providence Cemetery.

Larry Everett Williams, 62
Larry Everett Williams of West Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Elmer W. Wilson Jr., 87
LINVILLE -- Elmer Walter Wilson Jr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church, Linville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Badger, Fred A.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brown, Mary Lee Young Richardson: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Cooper, Linder Fea: 11 a.m. Thursday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Denny, Peggy Marie: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Methodist Church, Lake Providence.
Jackson, Susie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Kirchhofer, Maria "Mitzi": 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Martin Sr., Mack: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Martinez, Raymond M.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Rhymes Cemetery, near Archibald.
Sampson, Linda B.: 1 p.m. Thursday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Taylor, Jimmie Lee: 10 a.m. Thursday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.
Thomisee, Inaline: 1 p.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Walker, Eula Pearl: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: March 25. 2010 1:15AM

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

DAVID BRIAN "NIKKI JONES" SMITH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorial Services for David Brian "Nikki Jones" Smith, 43, of New Orleans, LA formerly of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 27, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Johnny Smith officiating. Nikki was born in Monroe, LA on February 4, 1967 and passed away at his home in New Orleans, LA after a lengthy battle with diabetes. He was a singer, songwriter and an early contestant on tv's, Star Search. He entertained locally for the Miss Louisiana Pageant, but spent many years living between Hollywood, CA and New Orleans, LA. Nikki's voice truly was a gift, and he also had a passion for interior decorating. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Sue and Norman Dodd; brother, Donovan Smith; father and step-mother, Ted and Nancy Smith; half brothers, Heath and Josh Smith; grand-parents, Ada Duffey, Lloyd and Violet Duffey; longtime caregiver and special friend, Pete Romero; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until service time on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 26, 2010.

DR. JOSE M. CRISOSTOMO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Dr. Jose M. "Dr. Cris" Crisostomo, 80, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 27, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Cris was born on October 20, 1929 in the Philippines and passed away peacefully at home in Monroe, LA with his family on March 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maria; and son, Joey. Survivors include his son, Patrick and wife, Lauren, and their daughters, Alex and Annie; and his dear friends, David and Alicia Wade. Upon becoming a physician in 1960, Dr. Cris set out on a journey alone from the Philippines to New Orleans to pursue the American Dream. From there he spent most of his career as a physician at LSU E.A. Conway Medical Center. Upon retiring from E.A. Conway he continued to practice medicine at the Monroe Mental Health Center in Monroe, LA until he became ill at age 79. Dr. Cris was passionate about working and enjoyed photography, fishing, gardening and most of all helping other people. He had a unique ability to be the same kind man every day no matter what challenges he may have been facing at the time. Pallbearers will be William Love, Dan Bounds, Mark Debord, Dr. Roy Ragsdall, Dr. Roy Braswell, and Phillip Morris. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. His family would like to give a special thanks to his co-workers at the Monroe Mental Health Center for being so supportive to him throughout the battle with his illness as well as the staff at Southern Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 26, 2010.

ELMER WALTER WILSON JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Elmer Walter Wilson Jr. 89, of Linville, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Liberty Baptist Church in Linville. Rev. Donald Reeves will officiate. Interment will follow at the Liberty Baptist Church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Wilson passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at home. He was born on July 9, 1920 in Bigelow, AR to E. W. Wilson, Sr. and Ethyl Pratt Wilson. He was a graduate of Linville High School class of 1939 of which he was valedictorian. He was an active 4-Her in high school and was a 4-H volunteer throughout his life. He served with the 388th Army Air Corps. during WWII and returned to Union Parish upon his discharge from the military. Mr. Wilson served on the Union Parish Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 27 years. He was a life member of the 388th Bomb Group Association and enjoyed traveling to their yearly reunions. He was also a life member of American Legion Post 147 and the VFW post 5442 in Farmerville, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Margaret Wilson Robbins; and brothers, Robert Oesch and Eugene Channell. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Maybeth Johnson Wilson; son, E. W. Wilson, III and wife Verna of Enterprise, AL; son, Robert Wilson and wife Jeanette of Linville, LA; daughter, Nancy Harvey and husband Albert of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Grace Brasher and husband Mel of Covington, LA; daughter, Dorothy Donald and husband Hub of Calhoun, LA; grandchildren Jack Robbins (Kari), Rona Holmes (David), Jeff Robbins, Kyle Robbins, Eric Wilson (Nicky), Stacy Umfress (Brock), and Megan Brasher; great-grandchildren Katy and Dylan Robbins, Matthew, Luke and Ryan Holmes, Samuel Wilson, and Kaylee Umfress; sister-in-laws Helen Channel and Grace Moores; brother in-law Tom Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Jack Robbins; Eric Wilson; Mel Brasher; Don Wheeler; Vernon Ray, and Marvin McKinnie. Visitation will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PAWS spay/neuter service-building fund, P.O. Box 14532, Monroe, LA 71207; the Union Parish 4-H Clubs 210 E. Water St. Farmerville, LA 71241; VFW Post 5442 Abritton Carter Building Fund, P.O. Box 443, Farmerville, LA 71241 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published March 26, 2010.

JAMES ELLIS FALER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral services for James Ellis Faler, 82, of Monroe, will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Norsworthy and Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Faler was born May 23, 1927 and passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010. He retired from Bell South after 34 years of service as a Manager of Installation and Maintenance. Mr. Faler was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bastrop. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Webb Faler and Lois Otwell Faler; and sister, Louise Faler. Mr. Faler left college to enter the marines where he served 4 years. He married Doris Faler of New Orleans on June 27, 1949 and together they shared 60 years of married bliss. Survivors include his wife, Doris Digby Faler; son, James Faler and wife Vivian; daughter, Madeline Faler Walsh and companion Joseph Campana; grandchildren, Brandon Stewart and wife Mira, James Ryan Faler, Justin Stewart; and one great grandson, Logan James Stewart. Pallbearers will be Dean Blackett, Dennis Bratton, Cary Camp, Scott Kennedy, John Markaverich, and Dr. Benny Popwell. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Cancer Foundation, 141 DeSiard Street, Suite 704, Monroe, LA 71201. To Dr. Brookhouse and all the doctors, nurses, and aides at St. Francis Medical Center, you will be remembered forever in our prayers and thoughts. Your thoughtful care, daily concern, support, and love made our days easier. May God bless each and every one of you. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 26, 2010.

JERRY MOORE RASBERRY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Services for Geraldine (Jerry) Moore Rasberry, 83, of Lafayette, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 28, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Bob Clanton officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Rasberry, a former employee of Fields Department Store for over 30 years, passed away March 24, 2010 due to complications from cancer. She enjoyed getting together and cooking for her family. Even though in later months it was difficult, she enjoyed going to the camp and watching her family catching fish off the pier. Mom will be remembered as a loving mother and a strong individual who overcame many challenges. Mrs. Rasberry was preceded in death by her first husband, H. Garland Moore; second husband, William (Bill) Rasberry; one sister, Opal Birch; and three brothers, J. L. Woodward, Emory Woodward, and Johnny Joe Woodward. Survivors include her sons, Greg Moore of San Diego, CA, and David Moore and wife Bonnie of Monroe, LA; daughter, Janice Byrd and husband Richard of Lafayette, LA; grand-children, Kristin Amaro and husband Mike, Stephen Moore, Jeremy Moore and wife Misty, Ashley Felts and husband Stan, Robyn Kindrix and husband P. J., and Malinda Campbell and husband Philip; and eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Courtyard Manor Nurse Care Center, Dr. Bradley Chastant and his staff, and Hospice of Acadiana for their loving care of our mom. We would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Chris Duplechain, caregiver for Mom who faithfully attended to mom's needs during a difficult time. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 26, 2010.

LARRY EVERETT WILLIAMS Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Larry Everett Williams, 62, a Maintenance Supervisor of West Monroe, passed away on March 23, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Williams was born on January 15, 1948 in Kelly, Louisiana. He was a member of Whites Ferry Rd Church of Christ. He loved his family, and was a loyal friend to all. Services for Mr. Williams will be held at Griffin Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday March 27, 2010. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, Louisiana. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his Father Marlin Williams, son Travis Williams, and two brothers Andy Williams and Lynn Williams. He is survived by his mother Lois Williams of Farmerville, his loving wife Judy Perkins Williams of West Monroe, son Joe Williams of Arizona, daughter Paula Brown of Farmerville, and sister Fran White of Farmerville. He is also survived by his grandchildren Stormy Williams, Zachary Williams, Jennifer Williams, Brittney Brown, Allison Williams Breylan Williams, Alaina Williams and great grandchild Myah Bonner. Visitation for Mr. Williams will be Friday March 26, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Charles Bryan, Robert Bryan, Terry Culver, Danny Duchesne, Craig Bryan, and Dan Stansbury. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Stansbury, Eddie Stansbury, Billy Netherland, Lenard Stamper, and Jim Cox. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com. Originally published March 26, 2010.

SYLVIA MCVAY CHAPMAN Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Sylvia McVay Chapman, 72, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Lamar Baptist Church on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Terry Ganey and Rev. Jason Lupo officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Sylvia Chapman was born May 10, 1937 in Franklin Parish, LA and passed away Thursday March 25, 2010 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was a Homemaker of Crowville, La and a member of the Lamar Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher and church clerk. She was preceded in death by: Father- Huey McVay, Mother- Dorothy (Taylor) McVay, Son-Kenny Chapman, Grand- daughter-Allison Chapman. Survivors include: Husband- Billy Joe Chapman of Crowville, LA, 2 brothers-Jerry McVay and wife Ann of Florence, AL and Donnie McVay of Jefferson, TX, 2 sons-Darwin Chapman and wife Robin of Delhi, LA and Daren Chapman and wife Lee Ann of Crowville, LA, Daughter- Karen Thornhill and husband Paul of Crowville, LA, Daughter in law- Dewanna Thomas of Crowville, LA, Grandchildren- Cody, Tyler, and Caleb Chapman of Crowville, LA, Kristina Chapman of Delhi, LA, Adrienne, Lydia, and Laura Jo Chapman of Crowville, LA, Kyle Thornhill of Crowville, LA, Great grandchildren- Mark and Luke Stroud of Gilbert, LA and a host of friends and family. The Pallbearers will be Tracy Higdon, Willie B. Walker, Billy Gene Allen, Ben Hammons, Allen Ogden, and Steve Chapman. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Henry Till, Kenny Dunham, J.T. Thames, and Gary Ezell. The family will receive friends at Lamar Baptist Church from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, March 26, 2010. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com Originally published March 26, 2010.

Henry A. Biedenharn Jr., 90
Henry A. Biedenharn Jr. of Monroe, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Inc. chairman of the board, died Tuesday. Services are noon Friday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Friday until service time at Kilbourne Hall. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vernon Allen Brewster, 68
BASTROP -- Vernon Allen Brewster, owner and operator of Brewster's Appliance Repair, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Anna M.L. Brown, 89
NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Anna Marguerite Lockhart Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Maxine Spinks Brown, 70
JONESVILLE -- Maxine Spinks Brown, a retired teacher, coach and hairstylist, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Friday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Paul Edwin Browning, 68
DODSON -- Paul Edwin Browning, a logger, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gloryway Church. Visitation is 4:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Cypress Creek Cemetery.

Hezekial Caldwell, 52
BASTROP -- Hezekial Caldwell, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Marie Layton Cameron, 91
BASTROP -- Marie Layton Cameron, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Apostolic Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Sylvia Chapman, 72
CROWVILLE -- Sylvia Chapman, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamar Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Kyle Terrence Corbin, 30
OAK GROVE -- Kyle Terrence Corbin, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Bonni Beheler Finley, 33
COLUMBIA -- Bonni Beheler Finley, former secretary for Taylor & Wilks CPA in Farmerville, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

David Fullerton, 78
BASTROP -- David Fullerton, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Dorothy Hitt, 88
WINNSBORO -- Dorothy Hitt, a retired school cafeteria employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at New Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Earnest O. Hunter, 51
RUSTON -- Earnest Oneal Hunter, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling.

Donald Lewis, 17
TALLULAH -- Donald Lewis died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Robert Louis Lilly Sr., 73
Robert Louis Lilly Sr. of West Monroe, retired warehouse manager for ATC Cablevision, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Earline Hutson Martin, 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Earline Hutson Martin died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Lanes Ferry Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Lake Providence City Cemetery.

Morgan Martinez, infant
PIONEER -- Morgan Augustus Martinez, infant sone of Jessie and Heather Martinez, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Friday at Oak Grove City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Willie McMahon, 75
WINNSBORO -- Willie McMahon, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Bell Union Cemetery.

Wilson P. Miller, 89
VIDALIA -- Wilson P. Miller died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Frank Minor, 62
TALLULAH -- Frank Minor died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Emanuel Neal, 33
Emanuel Neal of Monroe, a stocker, died March 18. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

David Marion Porter, 52
DUBACH -- David Marion Porter, a maintenance foreman, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Prospect Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Clarence 'Gene' Roswell, 83
Clarence Eugene "Gene" Roswell of Sterlington, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dr. Joseph M. Smith Sr., 63
RUSTON -- Dr. Joseph Mitchell Smith Sr., a physician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

George W. 'Pete' Usrey, 73
George W. "Pete" Usrey of West Monroe, a retired insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Bernice.

Jessie E. Vinet, 67
BUSH -- Jessie Eppinette Vinet, a grocery store manager, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carine Nichols White, 91
FERRIDAY -- Carine Nichols White, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Larto Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Lee Williams, 41
DELHI -- Lee Williams, a construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Allen, Norman Harold: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Bolden, Kathryn: 1 p.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of God, Monroe.
Brown, Mary Lee Young Richardson: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Carr, The Rev. George Allen: 11 a.m. Friday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Gipson, Ernestine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Greeley, Helen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Star Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hall, Louis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hargrove, Travis D.: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jackson, Susie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Martin Sr., Mack: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Pitts, Vernell: 10 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rogers, Malvin Louise: 11 a.m. Friday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Sheppard, Cossonya: 3 p.m. Sunday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Tarver, Ruby Aline Rice: 2 p.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Walker, Eula Pearl: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Watson, Major: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Williams, Larry Everett: 10 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Wilson Jr., Elmer Walter: 2 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Baptist Church, Linville.
Published: March 26. 2010 1:15AM

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

See March 26, 2010 (the same obituaries are posted)

Shelby Book, 60
ACME -- Shelby Book, a turtle farm owner and operator, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Acme Free Methodist Church. Visitation is 6 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lucille K. Burch, 72
OAK GROVE -- Lucille Kimball Burch, a seamstress, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Dr. Jose M. Crisostomo, 80
Dr. Jose M. "Dr. Cris" Crisostomo, a physician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Claud A. Ezell, 79
WINNSBORO -- Claud Allen Ezell, a retired educator and farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

James Ellis Faler, 82
James Ellis Faler of Sterlington, a retired manager for AT&T, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carolyn T. Haley, 69
RUSTON -- Carolyn Susan Taylor Haley, a registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery.

Edna J. Hough, 82
RAYVILLE -- Edna J. Hough, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Milton D. Lange, 86
Milton D. Lange of West Monroe, a retired chemical salesman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wilson P. Miller, 89
VIDALIA -- Wilson P. Miller, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Jerry M. Rasberry, 83
LAFAYETTE -- Jerry Moore Rasberry, formerly of Monroe, retired retail sales, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

David Brian Smith, 43
NEW ORLEANS -- David Brian Smith (known as Nikki Jones), formerly of West Monroe, a singer-songwriter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Jessie E. Vinet, 67
BUSH -- Jessie Eppinette Vinet, formerly of Rayville, a grocery store manager, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Bolden, Kathryn: 1 p.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of God, Monroe.
Brewster, Vernon Allen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Brown, Anna Marguerite Lockhart: 11 a.m. Saturday, The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Vidalia.
Brown, Mary Lee Young Richardson: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Browning, Paul Edwin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gloryway Church, Dodson.
Cameron, Marie Layton: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Apostolic Church, Bastrop.
Chapman, Sylvia: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lamar Baptist Church.
Corbin, Kyle Terrence: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Fullerton, David: 11 a.m. Saturday, United Pentecostal Church.
Gipson, Ernestine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.
Greeley, Helen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Star Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hall, Louis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Rayville.
Hargrove, Travis D.: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hunter, Earnest Oneal: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Jackson, Susie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Martin, Earline Hutson: 3 p.m. Saturday, Lanes Ferry Baptist Church.
Martin Sr., Mack: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
McMahon, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Minor, Frank: noon Saturday, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Neal, Emanuel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pitts, Vernell: 10 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Porter, David Marion: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach.
Sheppard, Cossonya: 3 p.m. Sunday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Smith Sr., Dr. Joseph Mitchell: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Walker, Eula Pearl: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Watson, Major: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
White, Carine Nichols: 10 a.m. Saturday, Larto Baptist Church.
Williams, Larry Everett: 10 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Wilson Jr., Elmer Walter: 2 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Baptist Church, Linville.
Published: March 27. 2010 1:15AM

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

CAROLYN SUSAN TAYLOR HALEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. RUSTON, LOUISIANA - Sue Haley went home to be with her Lord on March 26, 2010. Sue passed away peacefully at her home following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 29, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Craig, Pastor, and Dr. Andy Johnson, Minister to Senior Adults. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Gardens, West Kentucky Avenue in Ruston. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Sue was born in Macon, GA on April 20, 1940, to James Freeman Taylor and Sarah Finney Taylor. Sue received her nursing degree from the University of Alabama, and she later earned a Masters of Professional Counseling at Louisiana Tech University. Sue had a special love for God's Word, and she attended numerous classes at the Shreveport extension of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Sue met the love of her life, Ben, while she was an affiliated student in pediatrics at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, and Ben was attending the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. They married on June 16, 1962, and embarked on a life that would bless them with three devoted children, three wonderful grandchildren, and a host of close friends and dear family. Sue and Ben settled in Ruston following his discharge from the United States Air Force where Ben practiced medicine until his retirement. In addition to raising her children, Sue helped establish the nursing program at Louisiana Tech University where she taught for five years. Later Sue opened a counseling practice where she specialized in helping families and children. Until her illness prevented her from doing so, Sue enjoyed teaching the Joy Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Sue was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Finney Taylor. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, Dr. Benjamin P. Haley, of Ruston; her son, Benjamin P. Haley, Jr. and wife, Ellen, of Austin, TX; her daughter, Susan Elizabeth Rogers, and husband, Doug, of Bossier City; her daughter Nancy Katherine Jordan, and husband, Skylar, of Little Rock, AR; her grandchildren, Patrick Benjamin Haley, Rebecca Elizabeth Haley, and Jack Andrew Jordan; and her 93-year-old father, James Freeman Taylor, Sr. Sue is also survived by her sister, Sarah Taylor Brewer of Birmingham, AL; her brother, James Freeman Taylor, Jr., and wife, Judy, of Huntsville, AL; her brother, William Russell Taylor, and wife, Shirley, of Huntsville, AL; her brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Edward Haley, and wife, Brenda, of West Palm, FL; her sister-in-law, Dr. Elizabeth Haley Jones, and husband, Dr. Glenn Jones, of Lubbock, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Serving as pallbearers will be Al Brasuell, Bill Ferguson, Kenneth Henry, Darryl Johnson, Larry Neal, and John O'Neal. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to so many who offered soothing words of support, endless prayers, and countless acts of kindness. Until one is in need, it is difficult to fully understand how precious Christian friends are and how comforting faith in Christ is. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Library Fund, 200 S. Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270, or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 28, 2010.

CLAUD ALLEN EZELL Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mr. Claud Allen Ezell, age 79, of Winnsboro, LA will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 28, 2010 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, with Craig McCain officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Ezell was a graduate of Winnsboro High School, Louisiana Tech University, Mississippi College with additional graduate work at Northeast Louisiana State University, now ULM. He was an educator and administrator for over 30 years, all in Franklin Parish. He was an avid hunter and golfer, retired school principal and farmer, always concerned about children's education. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford A. and Minniebell Ezell. Mr. Ezell passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Survivors include wife of 49 years, Bobbie Oakes Ezell of Winnsboro, LA; four children, Dr. Jerry G. Ezell and wife Carol of Delhi, LA, J. Garwin Ezell of West Monroe, LA, Jennifer G. Ezell of Winnsboro, LA, J. Gay Ezell of West Monroe, LA; two grandchildren, Elaine and Callie Ezell of Delhi, LA. Pallbearers are Mike Williamson, Ricky Campbell Sr., Ricky Campbell, Jr, Jonathan Campbell, Chansey Campbell, Daren Herrington, and Todd Guimbellot. Honorary Pallbearers are Jim McClelland, Jimmy Guice, Jim Shell, and Buddy Tatum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund Family Life Center. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 28, 2010.

MARY ALICE BUSBY Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mary Alice Busby, 86, will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 28, 2010 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with Rev. William Busby officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:30 PM Sunday until time of service. Mrs. Busby is preceded in death by parents, C.I. and Ella Remore, and brother, C.J. Remore. Mrs. Busby, longtime member of Temple Baptist Church , was employed by Martin Brothers as an accountant, and after retirement, resided in Monroe. Those who honor her memory include her four children, son, Dr. Jay Busby and wife, Karen, of Winnsboro, Gail Elkin and husband, Roger of Monroe, Kay Lofton and husband, Jerry of Pollock, and Wynn Busby of Colfax; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th Fl., New York , NY 10001. Originally published March 28, 2010.

MILDRED HELEN BRODNAX KINNAIRD Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Mildred Helen Brodnax Kinnaird, known as "Granny" to many, went to her heavenly home at the age of 90 on Friday, March 26, 2010. She was born on May 21, 1919 in Bastrop. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 29 at New Hope Baptist Church in Jones, LA with Rev. Larry Linson officiating, assisted by Rev. Jimmy Yocum and Rev. Gary Traylor. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 28 at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Mrs. Kinnaird was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Kinnaird; son, Tom Kinnaird; and two grandsons, Justin Kinnaird and Jeffrey Wooden and son-in-law Harold Wooden. She will be greatly missed by her son, Venoy Kinnaird and wife Pauline of Bastrop, LA; three daughters, Reatagae Wooden, of Rayville, LA; Becky Johnson and husband Earnest of Little Rock, AR; Cindy Shockey and husband Bill of Baton Rouge, LA and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Kinnaird of Bastrop, LA. Her smiling face will be missed by her eight grandchildren, Hal Wooden and wife Sheri, Tom Kinnaird, Jr. and wife Julie, Jeana Jankowski and husband Chuck, Julie McCall and husband Chris, Jennifer Stephenson and husband Kenneth, Jessica, Danielle and Andrew Shockey. She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren. Granny was a lifelong resident of Morehouse Parish. She grew up in Bastrop and moved to Jones early in her marriage. She resided in the Jones community until 2003 when she moved to Bastrop and resided at The Arbor. She was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church in Jones. Granny's zest for life was unsurpassed. In May of 2009, her children hosted a 90th birthday celebration at the Snyder Museum in Bastrop in her honor. During the month of her birthday, her mailbox over flowed with over 100 birthday cards. Granny remained very active during her 90th year and was able to attend multiple family events during this period. Granny's family was her career as well as her hobby. The family that she nurtured and now leaves behind was her greatest achievement and her legacy. Granny was absolutely, positively, devoted to her family. She was an avid gardener. The community of Jones may have been small, but there was nothing small about her flower garden. Few city parks could compete with her beautiful array of flowers. Frequently travelers stopped to admire her cannas, roses, and daylilies. Pallbearers will be Gerald Kinnaird, Bruce Gasquet, Chuck Jankowski, Chris McCall, Kenneth Stephenson, John Knox Nunn, Mike Whorton, and B.J. McKnight. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 120, Jones, LA. 71250. The family would like to thank the employees at The Arbor of Bastrop. Granny continued to make many special memories while residing there the past seven years. The family is most appreciative of Crossroads Hospice for their tremendous support. Originally published March 28, 2010.

Joseph Barrett, 50
BOSSIER CITY — Joseph David Barrett, formerly of West Monroe and who worked with the LSU AgCenter, died Thursday. Services are 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Chapel at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Coy Linn Buchanan, 63
FARMERVILLE — Coy Linn Buchanan, a retired restaurant owner, died March 10. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home.

Ida Mable Harper, 88
OAK GROVE — Ida Mable Harper, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Jarried Harper, 86
Jarried Harper of Swartz, a retired welder, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Edna J. Hough, 82
RAYVILLE — Edna J. Hough, a retired school bus driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.

Destin Paul Jones, infant
COLUMBIA — Destin Paul Jones, infant son of Victoria Powell and Jonathan Jones, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Adams Cemetery, Kelly. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Lauree Dale Martin, 87
BASTROP — Lauree Dale Martin, a retired kindergarten teacher, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Barbara Otis, 49
GILBERT — Barbara Otis died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Garden, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Jesse G. Smith, 82
ARCADIA — Jesse Glover Smith, a retired Baptist minister, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Book, Shelby: 11 a.m. Monday, Acme Free Methodist Church, Acme.
Ezell, Claud Allen: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Haley, Carolyn Susan Taylor: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Miller, Wilson P.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.
Rasberry, Jerry Moore: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Sheppard, Cossonya: 3 p.m. Sunday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Published: March 28. 2010 1:15AM

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

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

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

HULAND O. DUFFEY, SR. Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Huland O. Duffey, Sr., 75 was born August 6, 1934 in Start, LA and passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Duffey was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Estelle Duffey; son, James Duffey; brother, Howard Duffey; and sister, Sybil Willis. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Annie Fife Duffey of Start; children, Pam Duffey of West Monroe, Michelle Lee and husband, Mike of Delhi, Huland O. Duffey, Jr. of Start, and Krystal Eppinette and husband, Darren of Start; grandchildren, Storm, Kayley, Dylan, Heidi, and Jeremy; brother, William Duffey and wife, Brenda; close niece and nephew, Clifford Duffey and Sherry Craig; a host of nieces and nephews. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 30, 2010.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dorothy Mae Oglesby 11/8/24 to 3/30/09 Originally published March 30, 2010.

JAMES ELLIS "TUFFY"ANTLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mr. James Ellis "Tuffy" Antley, 75, of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Providence Baptist Church in Point, LA with Mr. Alan Robertson and Rev. Johney Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in the Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Tuffy Antley was born on March 4, 1935 in Point, LA and left this world on March 28, 2010 in Point, LA. Mr. Antley was retired from General Motors, working at the Guide Plant. He loved fishing and at one time was a commercial fisherman. Mr. Antley is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ada Antley; wife, Shelby Antley; son, James Robin Antley and son-in-law, David Murphy. Survivors include his daughter, Debi Murphy; son-in-law, Gary Calloway; daughter-in-law, Connie Antley; grandchildren, Cody Murphy and wife Candice, Micah and Jessica Antley, Christy Murphy, Daniel Antley and Tabitha Antley; numerous great grandchildren; brother, Joseph Victor Antley; sister, Elma Antley Wilhite and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Roger Antley, Keith Antley, Barry Antley, Steve Antley, Eric Antley and Ricky Nolan. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published March 30, 2010.

JUDITH BAXTER SAGE Bartlett Funeral Home, Bartlett, TN. Judith Baxter Sage, 74, of Monroe, LA, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away on March 26, 2010, after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, T. Don Sage and a son, Charles Baxter Brueck. Mrs. Sage is survived by her son, J.T.; her daughter and son-in-law Carol and Woodie Rush; her grandchildren Justin Williams and his wife Helen, Brian Williams and his wife Jennifer, and Britten Rush; and great grandchildren Presley and Cayson Williams, and Pierce Williams and her beloved dachshund, Badger. She is also survived by her stepchildren Thomas D. Sage, Jr., Angie Sage Wilson, and Diedre Sage Butte and their families. Graveside services will be held at Memory Hill Gardens in Bartlett, TN. Bartlett Funeral Home is in charge. Originally published March 30, 2010.

MARY CYNTHIA TRAWICK GROSSER Columbus, Ohio Graveside services for Cyndy Trawick Grosser will be held at 5:00 PM Wed, March 31, 2010, at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. She was born June 4, 1958 and passed away after a lengthy illness. Cyndy had worked for Borden & Co. in the legal dept. before working with her husband. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Trawick of Monroe. She is survived by her husband, George Grosser, two step-children, Russell and Casandra, her mother Joyce Clark Hair and husband C.W., Columbus, step-mother, Carolyn Trawick, half brother, Steen Trawick and wife Ronda, Shreveport, half sister, Ellen Trawick McKoin and husband Jody, grand-mother, Ivy Clark, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cyndy spent her early childhood in West Monroe and attended Neville as a freshman. She was a member of St. Paul's UMC . Originally published March 30, 2010.

MARY ELIZABETH (PACE) RAY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Pace) Ray, 71, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 1, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Bodie Spicer will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Ray was born October 24, 1938 in Shreveport, LA and passed away March 29, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Cheniere Baptist Church and was retired from the Deli Department at Brookshire's. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her first husband, William Pace Sr., son, William Pace, Jr., and a brother, Billy Jean Taylor. Mrs. Ray is survived by her husband; Ronnie Ray; daughters; Rosa Chapman and husband Steve, Patricia Gates and husband Ronnie, Kathy Taylor and husband Jerry and Susan Cowden; step-daughters, Teresa York and husband Joe and Brenda Landry and husband Lamont; 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Howard Cowden; 3 brothers, 2 sisters; number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Matthew Gates, Jamie Hudnall, Mark Pace, Michael Martin, Howard Cowden, Paul Landry, Joe Murray and Chester Russell. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published March 30, 2010.

NETTIE LEE LANGLEY AMIS Perry's Funeral Chapels El Dorado, AR Nettie Lee Langley Amis went to be with the Lord and Savior on March 27, 2010, at the West Monroe Guest House in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Amis was born on September 29, 1919 in Dalark, Arkansas, to Andrew Franklin and Hettie Lee Hood Langley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bernes F. Amis, a great grandson, Austin Gore, a great grand-daughter, Emma Tinney, and brothers Donald, Vernie, Coy, Cortez, John Calvin, and B. Scott Langley. She is survived by her sons: Gary (Gloria) Amis of Springhill, LA, Reverend Duane (Julia) Amis, and Tony Amis of El Dorado, AR; granddaughters Paula (Clint) Foster, Lori (Jay) Gore, Rita Koske all of Sarepta, LA; Karin (Trenton) Polk of Houston, TX, Magan (Kevin) Moss of Sparkman, AR, and Lindsey Amis of El Dorado, AR and one grandson, Rodney (Amanda) Amis of Waxahachie, TX, and eight great-grandchildren, Madelyn Koske, Abby Gore, Noah Polk, Taylor Moss, Austin Tinney, Jarrod Amis, Kayla and Canon Foster. She was a member of First Assembly of God in El Dorado, and a godly wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She retired from Sterling's, and was a homemaker. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at First Assembly of God in El Dorado with Reverends Marvin Launius, Al Womack, and Trenton Polk officiating. The graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Delamar Cemetery in Manning, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingdom Broadcasting (Christian Television), 923 East Hillsboro, El Dorado, Arkansas. Online guest registry: www.perrysfuneralchapels.com Originally published March 30, 2010.

RAYMOND EUGENE WILLIAMSON Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Eugene Williamson of Eros will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Rev. Mickey Hudnall officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Clark Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Cadeville, LA. Mr. Williamson was born February 25, 1934, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to Talmadge and Bessie Williamson. He went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2010, after an extended illness. A retired life insurance agent, he was a United States Army veteran and a member of Clark Springs Baptist Church. Ray was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Johnny Williamson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Annie Mae Curl Williamson; two sons, Dale R. Williamson and wife Debra, Kelly D. Williamson and wife Cathy; one daughter, Belinda N. Beckley and husband Billy; two grandson, Daniel Ryan Williamson and fiancé Brenna Teel, Tristan Williamson; and one granddaughter, Tara Williamson Fecher and husband Aaron. Visitation for Mr. Williamson will be at Griffin Funeral Home Tuesday March 30, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Floyd Jones and staff of Louisiana Extended Care Hospital for their support and care. They also request that any memorial contributions be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Originally published March 30, 2010.