March - 2007 - Obituaries from The News-Star

March 1, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SHIRLEY HAROLD BRADLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Shirley Harold Bradley, 93, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 2, 2007, in the chapel at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Stan Fortenberry and Thomas Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at the Mausoleum Chapel. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bradley died Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Grace Cottage in Spring, TX. He was born December 13,1913 in Crowville, LA to Georgia Gilbert Bradley and Mary Alma Shirley Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a salesman most of his life beginning at age 13 at Walters Store in Winnsboro, LA. He was owner/operator, along with his brother, W. A. Bradley, of The Stag Shop in West Monroe. He was a noted salesman and counselor with Central State Life Insurance in Monroe. His last selling position was at Gay Clothing in Monroe where he continued to make many friends in his usual friendly manner. Before and during World War II, he was a fireman/engineer for the Southern Railway Co. He had a variety of stories about the troops, ammunition, etc. that they carried for the war effort. His route was Meridian, MS, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN. For a number of years he was a member of the West Ouachita Church of Christ before moving to Texas. His daughter and son-in-law were privileged to have him live with them for 4 years and 9 months. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth Mosely Bradley and his second wife of 23 years, Frances Alexander Bradley; his parents; 3 brothers: Genie, Sam E. and W. A. Bradley; 1 sister: Juanita Alma Atkins. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Alma Jackson and her husband, Thomas of Spring, TX; adoptive family, Chuck and Beverly, Melissa and Charlie Cambre of West Monroe, LA; step children: June and George Hare of Houston, TX, Larry and Pam Alexander of Pineville, LA; two sisters: Audrey Georgia Evans of Baton Rouge, LA and Marjorie Ann Bristley of Houston, TX; 2 sisters-in-law: Bess Mosely Blissard of Pearl, MS and Libby Andrews Mosely of Aurora, CO; 1 brother-in -law, Peter Gernon of Metarie, LA; 4 grandchildren: Kim and Jett McFalls of College Station, TX; Rod and Annie Jackson of Bryan,TX; Rhonda and Tim Dudley of Magnolia, TX; Ron and Julie Jackson of Woodlands, TX; 9 great grand children,1 great-great granddaughter; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Honorary pallbearers will be: Chuck Cambre, Rodney Jackson, Jett McFalls, Tim Dudley, Ron Jackson, and Charles Cambre. Memorials may be made to the Grace Crossing Church of Christ Building Fund, Spring Hill Business Park, 25003 Pitkin Rd. G 100, Spring, TX 77386, or to a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MIKE HOYEM August 26, 1954 - March 1, 2006 In Loving Memory Mike, this has been the longest year of our lives. It's finally over, but nothing will change. You are in our thoughts every day. Golf isn't the fun or challenge without you. When we hear the Beatles and Bob Dylan sing it's now just for you. The news in Fort Myers lacks your masterful, investigator's touch. We will always love you and miss you! Mom, Dad, Pat, Jon, Scott, Janet & Liz.

JOHN PRESTON NELSON, SR Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Mr. John Preston Nelson Sr., 96, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Nelson was born January 4, 1911 in Union, MS and passed away Tuesday February 27, 2007 at Ridgecrest Rehab & Retirement Center, West Monroe. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a retired Insurance Salesman. Mr. Nelson was a deacon and a charter member of Temple Baptist Church, a member of the Winnsboro Lions Club, and on the Franklin Parish Police Jury for 16 years. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening and he was known for growing and giving Sugarcane to the neighborhood children for Halloween. He was preceded in Death by:Father-John Nelson, Mother-Mary Elizabeth (Sevell) Nelson, and 7 Siblings-Earl, Aaron, Bill, Ozro, Ulna, Flora, Lavada. Survivors include: Loving wife of 70 years-Opal Dickerson Nelson of Winnsboro, LA Son-John Preston Nelson, Jr. and wife Janie of Centreville, MS.; Daughter-Evelyn (Nelson) Ballard and husband Don Sr. of West Monroe, LASister-Vieve Garvan of West Monroe, LA. Grandchildren-Don Ballard Jr. and wife Gaylen of Albuquerque,NM., Robert Ballard and wife Eri of West Monroe, LA2 Great grandchildren-Reva Ballard and Buck Ballard. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, March 1, 2007. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit: www.youngscommunity.com

THEODORE "TED" WELCH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Theodore "Ted" Welch, 91 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Martindale officiating. Interment to follow at Midway Cemetery, Epps, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Theodore "Ted" Welch was born October 23, 1915 in Chase, LA and passed from this life on February 27, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Ted was a retired automobile dealer and had a second career as a carpenter. He loved, and was loved by his family including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ted was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Lane Bramlett Welch, his parents, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. He is survived by his son and daughter, Donnie and Claudette "Dee" Welch of Arlington, TX., grandson Reg Skains, wife Angela and children Trey and Rebecca of Calhoun, LA and granddaughter Paula Ford and husband Johnnye and children John, Clayton, and Emma Lou of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Reg Skains, Johnnye Ford, Randy Miller, J. E. Miller, Brandon Miller and Herman Worsley. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Trebla Noel Arnold Sr., 51
GRAYSON — Trebla Noel Arnold Sr., a retired truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Eunice B. Broussard, 99
CHASE — Eunice Bennett Broussard, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Monterey Church of Christ, Monterey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Ford Cemetery, Monterey under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Levi L.C. Cox Jr., 81
Levi L.C. Cox Jr. of West Monroe, a retired Texas Gas office manager, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Horace H. Gentry III, 55
Horace H. Gentry III of West Monroe, an LSU maintenance department worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Ina Theo Hunter, 82
RAYVILLE — Ina Theo Hunter, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5:30-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy Ferrier Kelly, 81
CALVIN — Dorothy Ferrier Kelly died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

John P. Nelson, 96
WINNSBORO — John P. Nelson, a retired insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Isiah Robinson, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Isiah Robinson, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Luwjonia Robinson, 30
Luwjonia Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gilbert C. Simpson, 74
Gilbert C. Simpson of Sterlington, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

James Singleton, 87
FARMERVILLE — James Singleton, a retired plumber, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Lisbon.

Lieutenant Wiggins, 74
SONDHEIMER — Lieutenant Wiggins, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Wiggins Family Plot.

Previously acknowledged
Ellis, Joe Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Grayson, Ruthie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Holleman, James M.: 2 p.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Miller, James Preston: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Najeullah, Mahasan: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Veazey, Freida: 11 a.m. today, Summerfield Cemetery, Ruston.

March 2, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

VERA SUMRALL BLAKELY Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home Hattiesburg, MS Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday at Highland Cemetery for Mrs. Vera Sumrall Blakely age 95, a homemaker of West Monroe, LA (formerly of Hattiesburg who died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at West Monroe Guest House . She was a member of Bay St. Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank V. Blakely. She is survived by her son: Frank Murray Blakely of West Monroe,; two granddaugthers Kelli Blakely and Krista Underwood of West Monroe, LA; two great grandchildren Blakely Nicole Underwood and Kaleb Underwood of West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the Palmer's Children's Home in Columbus, MS. Visitation will be 5:00PM-7:00PM Friday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.

RUTH H. BRIGHT Young's Funeral Directors El Dorado AR Ruth H. Bright, 79, died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at her home in El Dorado, Arkansas. Born September 30, 1927 in Mer Rouge. Louisiana, she was the daughter of Robert Hamilton and Ollie Surrett Hamilton. She worked as a legal secretary for attorney Sam Brooks, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of El Dorado and the Womens Circle group. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lurline Dunay. Mrs. Bright is survived by her husband of 60 years, Loomis G. Bright of El Dorado; a son, Kevin L. Bright and his wife Martha of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; a daughter, Patty Sue Davis of Glenpool, Oklahoma; brother, Harlan Hamilton of Crossett, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Holly Moore and Trenton Davis; and two great-grandsons, Logan Anthony Moore and Triston Edward Dean Davis, all of Glenpool, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00AM Saturday, March 3 at First United Methodist Church in El Dorado, with Rev. Pam Brule and Rev. Jim Polk officiating. Interment is scheduled for 3:30PM Saturday at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, Louisiana, under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors of El Dorado. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Hill, El Dorado AR 71730 or to Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services, 10411 W. Markham Suite 130, Little Rock AR 72205.

LARUTH LINDSEY COLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. LaRuth Lindsey Cole of Monroe will be at 10:00AM Saturday, March 3, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Cole was born in Ada, OK in 1915 and passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe, LA at the age of 91. Mrs. Cole and her husband moved to Monroe from Ft. Worth, TX in 2001 to be near family. She was a member of The Easter Star in Ft. Worth, had been a Girl Scout leader, and belonged to the Ft. Worth Gun Club where she enjoyed preparing meals for the weekend shoots. Mrs. Cole was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and belonged to the Sunshine Bible Class. She loved playing all types of cards, board games, and word puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Al Cole, whom she was devoted to caring for during his declining health. She was also preceded by her parents, Ollie and Ida Lindsey; sister and brothers, Blanche Gull, Dub Lindsey, Guy Adkins, and Jack Lindsey. Surviving to cherish her loving memory are her sister, Margaret L. Cox of Monroe; brother-in-law, G. W. Adkins of Tyler, TX; sister-in-law, JoAnn Lindsey of Dumas, TX; nieces and nephews and their spouses whom she considered to be her children, Mickey Cox, Elaine and Jerry McGee, Ann and Paul Farr, Sue and Jon Kelly, Kirby and Roseanne Gull, Kent and Wanda Lindsey, Cindy and Joe Hampton; numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. We all loved our Aunt Ruth. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 6:30PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the special care given to Mrs. Cole by Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. Mark Napoli, Nurse Mary Rodgers, caregivers from Hearts Desire and Harris Home Care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RAY E. COLEMAN Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Ray Coleman, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Rayville, LA. Mr. Coleman was born May 8, 1933 in Homer, La. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and proudly served his country in the Navy from 1955 to 1957. Mr. Coleman's active duty service included assignment to the USS Bennington out of Sacramento, CA. Upon the conclusion of his active duty service, Mr. Coleman transferred to the United States Naval Reserves where he served with distinction until 1961. Mr. Coleman enjoyed serving others through his military career, and later worked as a state surveyor. He eventually settled in Delhi, LA where he became an active member of the Delhi United Methodist Church. It was within his church family that he found such fellowship and peace. It was common for Mr. Coleman to drive people to their doctor's appointments, take them to the grocery store, or just offer friends a ride. He will be remembered for his unselfish kindness towards others. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, March 3, 2207 at the Delhi United Methodist Church with Dr. Joe Hamilton officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home-Delhi. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM Friday at Cox Funeral Home-Delhi. Pallbearers will be Bobby Charrier, Jim Coleman, Bobby McKay, Allen Woodard, Eddie Woodard, and Tommy Woodard. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents Lamar, Sr. and Hazel Coleman, sister, Virginia Woodard, and three brothers, Harold Coleman, Lamar Q. Coleman, and J.T. Coleman. He is survived by one sister, Janice Holtgrave of Sacramento, CA, and his three children, all of whom he was deeply proud, Wendell Ray Crossland of El Dorado, AR, Kelli Jean Crossland of Bentonville, AR and Lamar Edward Crossland of Driftwood, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Kenny Sehon, Dr. David Thompson, Betty Avant and staff of the Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and the fourth floor staff at EA Conway/LSU Hospital in Monroe for their compassionate treatment. And a special thanks to the church "family" and friends that have provided support throughout this difficult time. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. LEVI "L.C." COX, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Levi "L.C." Cox, Jr., age 81, will be 3:00 P.M., Friday, March 2, 2007 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Fenn. Mr. Cox was born on March 3, 1925 in Cotton Valley, LA and passed away on February 28, 2007 in West Monroe. Mr. Cox was retired after 37 years from Texas Gas Transmission Corp where he held many positions. He was a member or First Baptist Church of West Monroe and was an ordained deacon. Mr. Cox served his country in the U.S Army during World War II in New Guinea and the Phillipines. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his son, Michael Cox; parents, Levi "L.C." Cox Sr. and Mollie Cox; sisters, Frances Malley and Edythe White. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Bettie Baxter Cox; daughters, Mildred Cox of Dallas, TX, Martha Elzen of Nashville, TN and Marilyn Jones and husband Ronnie of Vicksburg, MS; son, Murray Cox and wife Sylvia of Shalimar, FL; six grandchildren, Brian Jones, Amie Jones Burroughs and husband Wes; Ethan Elzen and wife Jenny; Elisa, Tina and Sonia Cox; sisters, Birma Barrett, Shirley Howard, Emily Sue Woodruff and husband John; brothers, Richard Cox and wife Velma, Orville Cox and wife Dorothy Nell and Willard Cox and wife Marie and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

PATSY ANN JUDY EMKEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Ann Judy Emken, 71, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Gerald Lewis and Rev. Bill Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Emken was born July 10, 1935 in Hannibal, MO and passed away February 28, 2007 in Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elie Lee Judy and Opal Sumpter Judy and sisters: Betty Zupan and Virginia Judy. She was a member of the Swartz Assembly of God. Mrs. Emken is survived by her husband: Duane Emken of Monroe, LA; sons: Ray Jones and wife, Debbie of Pineville, LA and Chad Adams and wife, Shawn of Swartz, LA; grandson: Kenny Jones and wife D'Ann; granddaughters: Keri Jones, Kristi Jones and Danielle Adams; great grandchildren: Gavin Jones and Gage Jones; and brother, Bill Judy of Macon, MO. Pallbearers will be Kenny Jones, John Sayer, Carl Brady, Jamie Marble, Mickey Cleveland, and Melvyn Burrows. Honorary pallbearer will be Blanchard Reno. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MR HORACE H. GENTRY III Kilpatrick Funeral Home MIKE HOYEM West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Horace H. Gentry III, 55, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens-Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,West Monroe. Mr. Gentry was born January 29, 1952 in Enterprise, AL, and died February 27, 2007 in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Gentry was employed at L.S.U. Medical Center in Monroe with over 22 years of service in the maintenance department. He enjoyed creating things with his hands. He will be remembered as a people person, that never met a stranger. One of Horace's happiest days was back in January when his beloved New Orleans Saints made it to N.F.C. Championship Game. Horace was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Dorothy Gentry; sister, Donna Gentry McGaha. He leaves behind his wife, Janath Dell Gentry; son, Horace H. Gentry IV; brother, Richard W. Gentry; sister, Juanita Irving; brother-in-law, Charles McGaha; sister-in-law, Sherry Arrington; brother and sister-in-law Buddy and Connie Arrington; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Garland Hendricks, Gerry Arron, Tim McGrew, Curtis Blakely, Leonard Pruitt and Bruce Frost. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Tell and Wayne Darnell Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

FLOYD J. HOLMAN JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Floyd James Holman Jr. 50, of Downsville, LA will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Carolyn Volentine, Bobby Taylor, and James Wilson. Interment will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Holman passed away on February 26, 2007 from a brief illness, he was a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, where he worked as a mechanic. He is preceded in death by his father Floyd J. Holman Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Ann Holman Booth of West Monroe, LA; son, Jeremy James Holman Booth of Shreveport, LA; mother, Jewel Holman of Downsville, LA; 3 brothers, Terry Holman of West Monroe, LA; Lawrence Holman of Farmerville, LA; Charles Holman of Fouke, AR; sister, Cheryl Booth of Farmerville, LA; and grandson, Dylan Booth of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers: Keith Taylor, John Wallace, Harry Hinton, Todd Quarles, Johnny McFarland and James B. Guice. Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, 2007 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

CEDRICK HOTARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Cedrick Lee Hotard, 32 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Cedrick was born December 31, 1974 in Grand Forks, North Dakota and passed away February 28, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Cedrick was a deckhand for Bean Excavation and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 025 . He also attended Louisiana Tech University. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Sheron Hotard; brothers, Jonas Hotard and Eric Hotard; grandmother, Doris Naff and many good friends. Visitation will be Friday March 2, 2007 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

MIKE HOYEM August 26, 1954 - March 1, 2006 In Loving Memory Mike, this has been the longest year of our lives. It’s finally over, but nothing will change. You are in our thoughts every day. Golf isn’t the fun or challenge without you. When we hear the Beatles and Bob Dylan sing it’s now just for you. The news in Fort Myers lacks your masterful, investigator’s touch. We will always love you and miss you! Mom, Dad, Pat, Jon, Scott, Janet & Liz.

MR. DEWEY B. LAFFOON Riser Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia, La. Funeral services for Mr. Dewey B. Laffoon age 75 of Clarks will be held 10:00AM Sat. March 3, 2007 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev.Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Dewey Bernard Laffoon was born along with his twin brother Huey on December 6, 1931 in Catahoula Parish, to the union of their parents the late Alec Matthew Laffoon and Katie Grimes Laffoon. Dewey and Huey joined the United States Marine Corp and served in the Korean War. Dewey was released early from the Marine Corp and accompanied the body of his brother Huey home after he was killed in the line of duty. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Delaine Laffoon and by his brothers and sisters, Harvey, Raymond, Henry, Mildred Laffoon, Thelma Gibbs, Velma Hatten, Louise Stringer, and Tennie Price. He was a retired Class 1 Operator with the Louisiana Dept. of Trans. & Development. He is survived by the love of his life, Lorene Lowery Laffoon of Clarks. Son and daughter in law Shannon and Sheila Laffoon of Clarks, Teresa(Coco) & her husband Willice Ferguson, Jr. of Clarks, and Nelda Jordan and her husband Tim of Winnfield. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren. They include April & Steven Black, Katie Laffoon, Jordan Laffoon, Lisa and Andrew Smith, Jonathan Ferguson, Abigail Ferguson, and Ethan Townsend. Pallbearers include Cliff Peterson, Larry Taylor, George Hatten, Jimmy Stapleton, Roger Laffoon, and Scott Meredith . Words of Condolences may be sent to the Laffoon Family at riserfuneral@aol.com The family will receive visitors on Friday from 3:00PM to 9PM at Riser Funeral Home 7131 Hwy 165 Columbia.

MR. PAUL BIGGS SANDERS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. Funeral services for Mr. Paul Biggs Sanders age 87 of Whiteville,TN. and formerly of Clarks, LA. will be held 2:00PM Saturday March 3, 2007 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks. Paul Biggs Sanders was born Feb. 20, 1920 at Clarks to the union of his parents the late Joseph and Fannie Sanders. Mr. Sanders retired with the La. State Dept of Corrections /Rank Lt. With Angola State Penitentiary. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia and by his daughter Patricia Ramsey. Survivors include- two sons- Danny Sanders & wife Rhonda of Nacogdoches', TX. And Donald Ramsey and wife Pat of Walker, La.; Two daughters — Kathy Scott & husband Michael of Whiteville, TN and Pamela Joiner and husband Clint of Winnfield. Brother Joe Sanders of Ruston and three sisters-Ann Gordy of Grayson, Irma Roan and Katherine Sanders of Arcadia, CA. Six grand children, six great grand children and one great great grand child. The Sanders family will receive visitors on Friday from 3:00PM to 9:00PM at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Scott, Sr., Michael Scott Jr., Kevin Scott, Kelly Scott, and Clinton Joiner. Words of sympathy may be sent to the Sanders Family at riserfuneral@aol.com .

GILBERT CLAUDE SIMPSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Funeral services for Gilbert Claude Simpson, 74, of Sterlington, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, March 2, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Walter Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery. Gilbert was born to Earl Thomas Simpson and Novie Athlene Botzong on June 23, 1932 in Hurricane, LA and passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Gilbert served in the US Army during the Korean War as a member of the 79th T-port unit. He was a member of Sterlington First Baptist Church. He retired after working over 40 years as a heavy equipment operator. Gilbert enjoyed working on projects with his backhoe, wood working in his shop, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Barbara Teague Simpson; his son, David Simpson; brothers, Audie, Thomas and Lynn Simpson; sister, Barbara Ann Simpson; and grandson, Tyler Townsend. He is survived by his brother, Charles Simpson and wife, Margaret; his sisters: Viola Moore and husband, Fred; Betty Poston and husband, James and Sue Killingworth and husband, Ron. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends. Mr. Simpson was a devoted and loving husband to Fay Simpson. He was Father to Jerry Simpson and daughter-in-law, Nancy; Dale Simpson and daughter-in-law, Jenny; Paul Simpson and daughter-in-law, Wanda; and Deidre Townsend and son-in-law, Billy; and Step Father to Daniel Allen and Walter Allen and daughter-in-law, Emily. Gilbert was a devoted Grandfather to Mark, Kenny, Jamie, Lorie, Christopher, Anna, Jeremy, Nathan, Kaitlin, Nickolas, Brandon, Ryan, Colton, Jonah and Emma. Pallbearers will be: Freddie Moore, Ken Moore, Michael Hall, Kevin Poston, Larry Van Noppen, Todd Cowan, David Payne, and Doug Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Don Turner, William Hedge, and Raymond Sutton. Through his example of love and strength, he taught his family how to grieve, how to love, how to live, how to be happy, and most of all, the value of family. He will truly be missed. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ROGERS ILA BEE TERRY Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton, Rouge, LA Born June 16, 1919 in Downsville. She resided in Ansley from 1925 to the end of the Korean War, then moved to the West Bank of Jefferson Parish until 1978. She spent the remainder of her life as a resident of Baton Rouge. She worked for the U.S. Post Office from 1945-1969. During the early days of World War II, she served in the WAAC which became the WAC. She was a 50 year member of the William D. White Chapter #141 of the Order of Eastern Star in Gretna. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law: Tommy & Connie Rogers; two granddaughters: Stephanie and Jennifer Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband: George Curtis Rogers; parents: Thomas E. & Ella Davis Terry; brothers: Ernest A. Terry, Thomas Elmer Terry & his wife Sarah; sisters: Theresa Ella Tyler & her husband Clyde, Johnnie Lampkin & her husband Sam. She was a tireless worker for the Lord, a Sunday School teacher, choir director, director of numerous pageants and dramas at St. James Methodist Church of Harvey. She attended Church of the Way Presbyterian of Baton Rouge where she was an elder and choir member. She also sung in the Saints Alive Choir at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Her early ambition was to go to seminary and become a Methodist minister alongside her best friend, the late Rev. Lea Joiner of Monroe. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Gerald Militello and his loving & caring staff, the doctors and staff of Mary Bird Perkins, Hospice of Baton Rouge especially to Pauline, Vickey, Jennifer, Felicia, Michele and volunteers Jill and Courtney. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst F.H. East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 5:00PM Friday until the religious service in the funeral home chapel at 6:00PM conducted by Rev. Ted Rowling and Dr. Stella Righteous. On Saturday at 2:00PM service at Ansley Union Church Interment will be at Ansley Union Cemetery in Ansley, Louisiana under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

MR. JERRAL WILLIAMS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jerral Williams, 55 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jerral was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Ramsey; his mama (granny Eva Williams Brewer; granddaddys, Melvin Williams and Henry Brewor. Survived by his special aunt Peggy Jean Powell and uncle Jimmy of Eros, LA; aunt Yvonne Ellington of Calhoun, LA; aunt Lurine Gills and Uncle Bob of Hessmer, LA and a number of cousins and friends. He is also survived by his "adoptive family", parents Edward and Nola Horne and their son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Kathy Horne; his special girls, girlfriend Paula Wheelis-Herbert her daughter Caitlin and puppy Sassy; lifelong special friends, Rob Harkness and Ken Deal as well as special fire department friends Art Beebe, Mickey Lofton and Rocky Smith. Pallbearers will be Rob Harkness, Ken Deal, Danny Black, Edward Horne, Rocky Smith, and Mickey Loftin. Visitation will be Friday, March 2, 2007 from 6:00PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Shirley Harold Bradley, 93
SPRING, Texas — Shirley Harold Bradley, a retired salesman formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William B. Cooper, 86
QUITMAN — William B. Cooper, a self-employed carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Beech Springs Cemetery.

Levi L.C. Cox Jr., 81
Levi L.C. Cox Jr. of West Monroe, a retired Texas Gas office manager, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice M. Davis, 45
Alice M. Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview City Cemetery, Monroe.

Hattie Lee Dunn, 82
RUSTON — Hattie Lee Dunn, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church No. 2, Dubach. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Lisbon.

Robert Scott Hagen, 38
Robert Scott "Bones" Hagen of Monroe, a pipeliner for Universal Ensco Inc., died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Joe Hendrix, 38
DELHI — Billy Joe Hendrix, a laborer, died Feb. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church, Warden. There will be a private visitation. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Annie L. Janson, 84
FARMERVILLE — Annie L. Janson, retired telephone operator and supervisor with Southwestern Bell, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Irma L. Jordan, 54
WISNER — Irma L. Jordan, an aide, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Dorothy Ferrier Kelly, 81
CALVIN — Dorothy Ferrier Kelly, a certified nursing assistant, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Calvin. Burial will be in Couley Double Church Cemetery, Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Roosevelt Lee, 77
TEXARKANA, Texas — Roosevelt Lee died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Clayton Gardens of Rest Cemetery.

Sallie Monson, 91
Sallie Monson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Lowreane Gray Ray, 89
Lowreane Gray Ray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 21. Services are 2 p.m. today at Beach Grove Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Yolanda L. Thomas, 33
LAKE ORION, Mich. — Yolanda Lyquett Thomas, a homemaker formerly of Delhi, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Gail Sheila Tilman, 50
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Gail Sheila Tilman, a schoolteacher formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery, Monroe.

Theodore 'Ted' Welch, 91
Theodore "Ted" Welch of West Monroe, a retired auto salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery, Epps.

Lodie Wheeler, 58
Lodie Wheeler of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Arnold, Trebla Noel Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Broussard, Eunice Bennett: 10 a.m. today, Monterey Church of Christ.
Ellis, Joe Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gentry, Horace H. III: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Grayson, Ruthie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hunter, Ina Theo: 2 p.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Rayville.
Najeullah, Mahasan: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Nelson, John P.: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Robinson, Isiah: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Simpson, Gilbert C.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Singleton, James: 2 p.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Wiggins, Lieutenant: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer

March 3, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. ROSEMARY WILKINSON CRAWFORD Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary Wilkinson Crawford, 89, of Foules, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 2:00PM with Bro. Ken Hoots officiating. Interment will follow at New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mrs. Crawford was born June 04, 1917 in Parhams, LA and passed away Thursday March 01, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital Monroe. She was a retired social worker, a member of Sicily Island First Baptist Church and a graduate of LSU. She was also a member of the Bruin-Vidale, Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death by: Husband: John Henry Crawford; Brother Roger Price Wilkinson, Jr., Father Roger Price Wilkinson; Mother: Bernice Lipsey Wilkinson. Survivors include Daughter: Jean and her husband Mike Degennaro of Monroe, LA; Daughter: Rosemary and her husband Henry Ramsey of Richmond, VA; Sons: Larry and his wife Majorie Crawford of Foules, LA and Stephen and his wife Joyce Crawford of St. Joseph, LA,; Sister: Sara Nell Hunt of Monroe, LA,; Brother: Douglas Wilkinson of Jacksonville, AR. She was also survived by 9 grandchildren and 15 great granchildren. The Pallbearers will be Doug Arnold, Joel Arnold, Alan Hebert, Clay Crawford, Jay Crawford and Damon Sims. Honorary Pallbearers Zac Arnold & Sam Crawford.

JAMES MICHAEL MCDONALD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James Michael McDonald, 35, of Crossett, AR will be 3:00PM Sunday, March 4, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gary Massey and Rev. Allen Eppinette officiating. Burial to follow at Clarks Spring Baptist Church Cemetery. Michael went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2007. He was employed with Todco Drilling Co. for five years as a crain operator and received numerous safety awards. Michael was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA. He also was an avid hunter, and enjoyed playing the guitar. Michael was a loving son, brother, and friend to all and he will be greatly missed. He was a loving father to his two sons, Timothy Scott Young, and John Michael McDonald both of Crossett, AR; his mother, Mary McDonald of West Monroe, LA; his father, Larry McDonald and wife, Myra of West Monroe, LA; brother, Lawrence William "Trey" McDonald, III and his wife Tammy, of West Monroe, LA; two nieces, Brittany and Savanna McDonald; nephew, Brandon McDonald and numerous friends and extended family. Pallbearers will be Jason Sturgis, Shane Higginbothan, Bradley Thomisee, Keith Purdy, Kevin Hutton, and Wayne Riles Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Ray Blankinship, Mark Elliottt, Lee Elliott, and Patrick Elliott. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM V. "BILL" SPIRES Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Graveside funeral services for Mr. William V. Spires will be held 2 P. M. Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Mer Rouge Cemetery with Rev. Whit Stodghill officiating. William V. "Bill" Spires died March 1, 2007 in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. Mr. Bill was born December 22, 1921, in Midland, Texas to Leslie George "Shorty" Spires and Cecil Margaret Gates Spires. They resided in Andrews, Texas, on the family ranch. He attended school in Midland, TX., until the family moved to Lovington, New Mexico, where he finished high school. Active in rodeo and football, he earned all star honors and a football scholarship to Texas Tech University. At the onset of World War II, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. Graduating at the top of his cadet class, he was given the privilege of advanced combat fighter instructor. He was called to serve in Germany in 1944. During his deportation from the States, he spent a brief time in Baton Rouge where he met and married Eleanor Compton Davenport of Mer Rouge. Mr Bill spent two years in Germany and was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. Mr. Bill returned to La Cruces, New Mexico, to continue his education at New Mexico A & M, now New Mexico State University. He was an organizer and president of one of the first intercollegiate rodeo associations. After receiving his degree he landed employment at Hercules Motor Company, Odessa, Texas, in 1949, where he received the Man of the Year award for his efforts. In 1955, he moved his family to Lamesa, Texas, where his call to flying turned to agricultural aviation. Spires Flying Service was established in 1958. Mr. Bill purchased Mer Rouge Air Service in 1965 with operations in both Texas and Louisiana until 1967 when the family moved to Mer Rouge. In addition to his flying business, Mr. Bill was plant manager for American Cyanamid Fertilizer Co., where he was honored as salesman of the year in 1968. He operated the air service until 1980, when he retired from flying to pursue his personal farming and livestock operation. He spent the last 26 years with his wife, kids, and grandkids, showing and training horses and cowboys. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eleanor Davenport Spires; four sons; Dr. William Spires, Jr., of Shreveport, LA., Dr. Timothy D. Spires and wife, Kathleen, John G. Spires and wife, Frances, and Dr. Allen L. Spires and wife, Lori, all of Mer Rouge, grandchildren; Eleanor Spires Bergin and husband, Jaron, Dr. Daven Spires and wife, Katherine, Larkin Spires, Morgan Spires, Sarah Spires, Will Spires, Allen Spires, Sam Spires, Leslie Spires, George Spires, and Joseph Spires, and great- grandchildren; Margaret Bergin and Alexander Spires, one sister; Bettie Tritton and husband, Jim of El Paso, Texas, nieces; Jo Ann Orr and husband, Ron of Elephant Butte, New Mexico, and Lynn Tritton Loya and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a nephew; Dr. James Tritton and wife, Andie of Carrollton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister; Leslie Pearl Patton and husband, Dick. Honorary pallbearers are William Davenport, J.A. Davenport, Judge Merwin Brandon, Sam Rubin, Jerry L. Jones, E.L. "Buddy" Lewis, John Compton, Tommy Burrus, Giles Lee, Frank B. Jones, Ray Hunt, and Jamie Blakely. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Morehouse General Hospital, Cornerstone Rehabilitation Hospital, The Oakwoods Home for the Elderly and all friends who have been so supportive during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

MR. SIMMIE A. WOOD JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Simmie Wood, Jr., 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Sunday, March 4, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery. Mr. Wood died on March 2, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. His military service included service in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Wood; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simmie A. Wood, Sr.; and sister, Joan Wood Loviza. He is survived by his step daughter, Judy Alford; sisters, Bernice Towers and husband Charles of West Monroe, LA and Dot Glover of Monroe, LA; nephews, Thomas Wrenn, Jr. and Jerry Towers; and a niece, Carol Holland of Baton Rouge, LA. He leaves behind special friends Steve and Jeanne Taylor, Jennifer and Jessica Taylor. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Charlene Bailey, 89
HEMPHILL — Charlene Bailey, formerly of Ferriday, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

W. Gene Blake, 76
BASTROP — W. Gene Blake, retired International Paper Co. employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Rosary services are 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Henry Champion, 73
STRONG, Ark. — Henry Champion, a pulpwood logger, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shilo Baptist Church, Strong. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Gill Cemetery, Strong.

Carrie Clark, 77
PIONEER — Carrie Clark died Feb. 24. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pioneer. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

LaRuth Lindsey Cole, 91
LaRuth Lindsey Cole of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Internment will be in the Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ray Ellis Coleman, 73
RAYVILLE — Ray Ellis Coleman, a surveyor, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Homer, at 2 p.m. under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Henrietta Coulberson, 94
Henrietta Coulberson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. March 10 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. March 9 at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Patsy Ann Judy Emken, 71
Patsy Ann Judy Emken of Monroe, a housewife, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Floyd J. Holman Jr., 50
GULF SHORES, Miss. — Floyd J. Holman, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Farmerville.

Cedrick Hotard, 32
Cedrick Hotard of Calhoun, a deckhand for Bean Excavation, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.

Dewey B. Laffoon, 75
CLARKS — Dewey B. Laffoon, a retired Class 1 Operator with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Kimberly Diane Milford, 27
BOSSIER CITY — Kimberly "Kim" Diane Milford, a student, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Eva Nichols, 80
VIDALIA — Eva Nichols died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Natchez (Miss.) National Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Ila Bee Terry Rogers, 87
BATON ROUGE — Ila Bee Terry Rogers, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ansley Union Church, Ansley. Burial will be in Ansley Union Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Jonesboro.

Paul Biggs Sanders, 87
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. — Paul Biggs Sanders, a retired lieutenant at Angola with Louisiana Department of Corrections and formerly of Clarks, died Feb. 27. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Rosa Lee M. Tidwell, 87
FERRIDAY — Rosa Lee Mahoney Tidwell died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Clayton Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Rosile Lee White, 57
BONITA — Rosile Lee White, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Hill Baptist Church No. 2 Cemetery, Bastrop.

Jerral Williams, 55
Jerral Williams of West Monroe, a fireman for Ouachita Parish Fire Department, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Cooper, William B.: 11 a.m. today, Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman.
Davis, Alice M.: 2 p.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dunn, Hattie Lee: noon today, Mount Zion Baptist Church No. 2, Dubach.
Ellis, Joe Lee: 11 a.m. today, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gentry, Horace H. III: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Grayson, Ruthie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hagen, Robert Scott: 11 a.m. today, Hasley Cemetery Gazebo, West Monroe.
Hendrix, Billy Joe: 2 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden.
Jordan, Irma L.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Kelly, Dorothy Ferrier: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Calvin.
Lee, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Monson, Sallie: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Christian Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Isiah: 1 p.m. today, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Tilman, Gail Sheila: 1 p.m. today, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wheeler, Lodie: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wiggins, Lieutenant: 10 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer.

March 4, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KIMBERLY (KIM) DIANE MILFORD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Services for Kimberly (Kim) Diane Milford, 27 of Bossier City LA, will be held at 2:00PM Monday, March 5, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Cliff Estes with burial at Antioch Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, March 4, 2007 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her Dad, Kenneth Dale Milford; grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Milford, Sr. Mrs. Mable G. Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hubbard. She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Milford of Bossier City, LA; numerous other family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

Alexander 'Alex' Boyd, 82
RUSTON — Alexander "Alex" Boyd, a store director at Louisiana Tech University, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. until services. Burial will be in Riser Cemetery.

Calvin L. Kinney, 92
FERRIDAY — Calvin L. Kinney, a retired Chevron Oil Co. employee, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in White Cemetery, Monterey.

James M. McDonald, 35
CROSSETT, Ark. — James Michael McDonald, a crane operator formerly of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Clark Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Billy Wayne Perry, 65
BASTROP — Billy Wayne Perry, a retired millwright, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Simmie A. Wood Jr., 82
Simmie A. Wood Jr. of West Monroe, a retired electrical worker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will begin at noon. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Blake, W. Gene: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop.
Champion, Henry: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shilo Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Alice M.: 2 p.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Milford, Kimberly Diane: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Nichols, Eva: 11 a.m. Monday, Natchez (Miss.) National Cemetery.
White, Rosile Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop.

March 5, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANNIE L. JANSON Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Annie L. Janson, 84, of Farmerville, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 7th, 2007 at Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie, LA. with Bro. David Martin officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Janson, a retired telephone operator and supervisor with Southwestern Bell, died Thursday, March 1st, 2007. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Lillie. She is preceded in death by one brother, Doyle Farrar. Survivors include husband, Wendell S. Janson of Farmerville, LA.; 2 daughters: Beverly A. Janson of Louisville, KY. and Rhonda Unger & husband, Don of Irving, TX.; 2 brothers: Donald Farrar & wife, Ursula of Bernice, LA. and Davis Farrar & wife, Sandy of Lillie, LA.; 2 sisters: LaNelle Rusk of Epps, LA. and Maudine Edwards & husband, Walter of Lanham, MD.; 2 grandchildren: Robert Unger & Matthew Unger; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers: Tim Washam, James Stanton, Mike Rhodes, Don Unger and Matthew Unger. Visitation will be 5:00PM — 8:00PM Tuesday, March 6th at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send messages to the family at: www.farrarfh.com.

DELLA LOUISE THOMAS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Della Louise (Burch) Thomas, 85, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Reverend Jerry Carter officiating. Internment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was born December 14, 1921 in Ladelle, AR and passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.B. (Tommie) Thomas. Mrs. Thomas is survived by hers sons, Charles Raymond Thomas and wife Mary of Cleburne, TX, Frankie Steve Thomas of Dermont, AR, and Tommie David Thomas of Monroe, LA; her sisters Ancy Mae McKiever of Monticello, AR, Clennie Clampit of Deer Park, TX, and Maysel Erlene Stubbs of Onalaska, TX; grandsons, Tommy Truss Thomas and wife Sarah of Burleson, TX, Joe Thomas and wife Katy of Grapevine, TX, and Yancey Thomas of West Monroe, LA; great-granddaughters, Nina Ann Anders, and Leilani Phoenix Thomas; and great grandsons, Courtney Joe Thomas, and Aidan Ray Thomas. Pallbearers will be Tommy Thomas, Joe Thomas, Hilton Roberts, Macon Causey, Mark Bowden, and D. McKiever. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Charlene Bailey, 89
HEMPHILL — Charlene Bailey, formerly of Ferriday, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Twin City Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William 'Butch' Black, 57
BASTROP — William "Butch" Black died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Alexander Colby Callender, 6
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — Alexander Colby Callender died Thursday. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Henry Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cynthia Clark, 54
Cynthia Clark, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Oliver 'Billie' Hardie, 80
JONESVILLE — Oliver "Billie" Hardie, a retired oil-field gauger, farmer and cattleman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in McFarland Gurie Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Blake, W. Gene: 2 p.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop.
Champion, Henry: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shilo Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Alice M.: 2 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Kinney, Calvin L.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Milford, Kimberly Diane: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Nichols, Eva: 11 a.m. today, Natchez (Miss.) National Cemetery.
Perry, Billy Wayne: 3 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

March 6, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SHERILYNN CLEMONS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Sherilynn Clemons, 57, formerly of West Monroe, will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Lewis Bartett. Sherilynn was born on October 9, 1949 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2007. She is survived by her son, Gregory Clemons and wife Elke; daughter, Sheridan Belaire and her husband Brandon all of Lafayette, LA; sisters, Renee Butler and Marge Higdon both of West Monroe, LA. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren who were the light of her life. Visitation will be 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence message may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ETHEL JACKSON CORONADO Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral Services for Ethel Jackson Coronado, 91 of Baskin will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 7, 2007 in Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born to William and Ida Glass Jackson on June 6, 1915 near Mangham and passed form this life Sunday, March 4, 2007 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Coronado was a member of Baskin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Julian Coronado; two brothers J.B. Jackson, Tom Jackson; three sisters Myrtle Cumpton, Ella Dean, and Gracie Evans. She is survived by three children Glynda Nixon and husband Jack of West Monroe, Ruby Case and husband Melvin, Tommy Coronado and wife Jean all of Baskin; one brother Charles Jackson and wife Margie of Monroe; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Jerrell Brady, Kendall Case, Archie Evans, Larry Jackson, Tony Jackson, and Ken Phillips. To sign guestbook or view video tribute online please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

ETHEL JACKSON CORONADO Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral Services for Ethel Jackson Coronado, 91 of Baskin will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 7, 2007 in Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born to William and Ida Glass Jackson on June 6, 1915 near Mangham and passed form this life Sunday, March 4, 2007 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Coronado was a member of Baskin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Julian Coronado; two brothers J.B. Jackson, Tom Jackson; three sisters Myrtle Cumpton, Ella Dean, and Gracie Evans. She is survived by three children Glynda Nixon and husband Jack of West Monroe, Ruby Case and husband Melvin, Tommy Coronado and wife Jean all of Baskin; one brother Charles Jackson and wife Margie of Monroe; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Jerrell Brady, Kendall Case, Archie Evans, Larry Jackson, Tony Jackson, and Ken Phillips. To sign guestbook or view video tribute online please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

TIMOTHY "TIM" D. MCCALL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Tim D. McCall will be 2:00P.M., Wednesday, March 7, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Tim was called to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the age of 39.Tim was born in Tuscon, Arizonia and had been a resident of Eros, LA for several years. Tim had recently accepted the Lord in his life when he was suddenly called to be with the Lord. Tim was a 1986 graduate of Ridgedale Academy where he was a member of the State Champion Raider Football team, a sport Tim truly loved. After graduation, Tim pursued a machinist career, where he worked for several companies in the Monroe area. Tim's biggest joy was spending time with his daughter, Lauren, who was the absolute love and joy of his life. He is survived by his precious daughter, Lauren McCall; mother, Judy McCall Spears and step father, Calvin Spears; sister, Shelly McCall Tarver; brother, Shane McCall and many family members and close friends. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Morris McCall; paternal grandparents, Jimmie and Margaret McCall; maternal grandparents, Cue and Edna Antley; step-brother, Calvin Stewart Spears. Tim will be missed dearly, but we know Tim is at peace and in the loving arms of the Lord. Most of all, we'll miss his big sense of humor and his teasing personality. Until, we meet again, good bye and we love you. Visitation will be 5:00PM — 8:00PM, Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

CAROLYN SMITH RICHARDON Lucas Funeral Home Hurst, TX NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Carolyn Smith Richardson, 65, a retired school teacher, went home to be with her Lord Friday, March 2, 2007, at a local care center in the presence of her loving family. Funeral: 10:00AM Monday, First Baptist Church of Hurst, 180l Norwood Drive, with Pastor Jeff Burnett officiating. Burial: 1:00PM Wednesday, Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, 2701 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, Al. Visitation: was Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road. Memorials: The family respectfully invites you to honor Carolyn's memory with contributions to Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child, 817-282-3628; or the Mission Ministry of First Baptist Church of Hurst. Carolyn Jo was born Jan. 4, 1942, in Bernice, La., to James and Cecile Smith. She married Ronald Richardson Jan. 22, 1965. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother. Her standards were high. Her devotions ran deep, her sensitivity and attention to the needs of others were legendary. Carolyn displayed a grace and style in such abundant fashion that only heaven will be able to calculate her influence. Her life was a passionate pursuit of excellence revealed primarily in her relationship with each child she taught, in each friend she cherished and in her family whom she adored and her Lord with whom she now dwells. Carolyn was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ava Richardson. Survivors: Husband of 42 years, Ronald Lee Richardson; daughters, Susan Gail Richardson, Pamela Richardson Turner and husband, John A. Turner; son, John Carroll Richardson and wife, Lynn Boone Richardson; parents, James Carroll and Cecile Smith; and grand daughter, Emilee Caroline Turner.

William 'Butch' Black, 57
BASTROP — William "Butch" Black, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ceaser Charles, 88
SPEARSVILLE — Ceaser Charles, a transportation worker, died March 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery, Lockhart.

Annie L. Janson, 84
FARMERVILLE — Annie L. Janson, a retired telephone operator and supervisor with Southwestern Bell, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie.

Arvil Ray Jordan, 65
WINNFIELD — Arvil Ray Jordan died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield.

Bobby Frank Lewis, 63
OAK GROVE — Bobby Frank Lewis, a pest control operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Mary Matee, 73
FARMERVILLE — Mary Matee, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville Auditorium, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville.

Ruth Maxwell Munn, 73
OAK GROVE — Ruth Maxwell Munn, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest.

Mary M. Polk, 91
Mary M. Polk of Monroe, formerly of Streator, Ill., a retired schoolteacher, died Feb. 20. Graveside services were Thursday at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Ill. Local arrangements were under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ozellia Robbins, 23
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Ozellia Robbins, a homemaker, died Feb. 25. Services are noon Thursday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Funeral Home, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Florine Shields, 37
Florine Shields of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Bream Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Della Louise Thomas, 85
Della Louise Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Yolanda Thomas, 34
PONTIAC, Mich. — Yolanda Thomas formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Feb. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged
Bailey, Charlene: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Callender, Alexander Colby: 2 p.m. today, Henry Cemetery, Dubach.
Champion, Henry: 1 p.m. today, Shilo Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hardie, Oliver "Billie": 10 a.m. today, Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville.

March 7, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EUNICE COLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Services for Eunice "Nuna" Cole will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 8, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Spearsville. Bro James Miller and Bro. Jason Cole will officiate. She died in Bernice, March 4, 2007 after a short illness. Interment will be at Spearsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2007 6 P.M. til 8 P. M. at the Church, also 10:00 A.M. until time of service. She was a longtime resident of Spearsville. After graduating from La. Tech in 1930, she taught in a variety of Union Parish schools in several different grades. She retired as a science teacher at Spearsville High School after 40 years of service. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Phi Chapter and served a term as president. She was an active member of Spearsville Baptist Church for many years. She served as church secretary and treasurer and for Spearsville Cemetery for 30 years and was presented a beautiful plaque for this service. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dora Cole Lambert, Father, George L. Cole, Step-father, JC Lambert, Brothers, Van Cole, George Lee Cole Jr.& wife Clyta, Harrell Cole & wife Madie & Eleanor, Roy Lambert & wife Inez, sisters, Olivia Cole & husband Dewitt, Marie Carroll & husband Wink, Janice Colvin Goss & husbands Hugh & Watson, Nephews, Mack Cole, Larry Cole, Niece, Jacqueline Pickens Knight. Survivors, Sisters: Floe Martin & husband Martin, Doris Robinson. Nephews & Nieces; George Earl Cole & wife Julie, Debbie Colvin Vlahakos & husband Vic, Steve Martin & wife Phamie, Dan Pickens & wife Ernestine, James Pickens, Bobbie Sue Cole Nolan & husband Ernie, Jeanne & Terry Burns, Mary Ann Goss. Very special and dear Great Nieces and Nephews; Chris, Lee, Georgia Carol, Wanda, Linda, Clyde, Thomas, Caggie, Sandra, Caroline, Thad, Susan, Jason, Katie, Alicia, Cynthia & all their spouses, and several great, great nieces and nephews. Very dear friends: Margaret Evans, Agnes "ChiChi" Grafton, Floy Ray, & Barbara Walton. Pallbearers are: Clyde Barron, Steve Martin, Vic Vlahakos, Ned Barron, Joe Futch, Billy Henderson. Honorary Pallbearers: Gene Barron, Coy Upshaw, Terry Foster, Charlie Ward, Calvin Hollis, Ronald Foster, Virgil Rhodes, Frankie Futch, Bill Mitcham & Billy Ray. Nuna was still active and loved to roll up and down the halls of Bernice Nursing and Rehab visiting and participation in activities. She was a wonderful Christian example and prayer warrior. She will be remembered with love and honor. Obituary of Eunice Cole was written in her own hand a few years ago: Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ERNESTINE "TENY" MERREL EPPERSON Geisler Funeral Home Hammond, LA Ernestine "Teny" Merrel Epperson was born on March 28, 1920 and passed away on March 3, 2007 at the age of 86 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas and a resident of Hammond. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. She enjoyed gardening, needlework and loved her friends and family. She is survived by: her husband of 62 years, Joel F. Epperson of Hammond, Sons: Fred & Karen Epperson of Hammond, Tom Epperson of Fort White, Florida, Bob & Mary Ann Epperson of Hammond, Daughters: Sally & Neal Thomason of West Monroe, Mary & Dan Brunson of Mangham, La, Sister: Lucille Nugent of Tioga, La, Grand children: Trey & Emma Thomason of West Monroe, John & Sydney Brunson of Mangham, La , Joel Epperson of Hammond, Robin & Brooke Epperson of Mattituck, NY She was preceded in death by: Son: Hugh Epperson Visitation: Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Hammond on Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 9:30AM until service time. Memorial Eucharist services will be held at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Hammond on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Foundation , PO Box 1086 (100 W. Church Street), Hammond, LA 70404 Geisler Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of arrangements. www.geislerfuneralhome.net

ARVIL RAY JORDAN Southern Funreal Home Winnfield, LA Funeral services for Arvil Ray Jordan, 65, of Winnfield, will be Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 2:00PM at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA. Officiating the services will be Rev. Wallace Ingles, Rev. DeLoy Shows, and Rev. Jack Miller. Visitation will be at Southern Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, from 5:00PM till 8:00PM Burial will be at Jordan Hill Cemetery, in Winnfield, LA. Mr. Arvil "Ray" Jordan passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La following a lengthy illness. He was born to the union of Wilmer and Laveria Jordan, March 4, 1942, in Winn Parish. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilmer C. Jordan; step-father, Marvin Williams; brother, O. C. Jordan, and sister, Dorothy Ray. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Lou (Jones) Jordan of Winnfield; his mother Laveria Williams, of Winnfield; three sons: Kevin Ray Jordan and wife, Sharyl, of Winnfield; Steve Jordan and wife, Traci, of Monroe; and Richard Jordan, of Monroe. He is also survived by one sister: Doris Renfrow, of Jonesville, and one brother: Randall Jordan, of Winnfield; seven grandchildren: Jarred, of West Monroe, Tasha and Madeline, of Bastrop, Chandler and Chase, of Winnfield, and Cade and Cody, of Monroe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jarred Jordan, Craig Ray, Micheal Lee McDaniel, Randy Wilson, Jerry Wayne Ramsey, Scott Poole, Mike Jordan, David Earl Jones, Chandler Jordan, and Chase Jordan. Honorary pallbearer is Lee Ray. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was most at home in a deer stand or a fishing boat. Even his favorite color was "camouflage". He spent many hours in the woods hunting with his son Kevin, and grandsons Chandler and Chase. Never again will we look at a deer stand or fishing lure without thinking of our Daddy and Pappaw. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Iglesias and the ICU nurses at Winn Medical Center, especially Toby G, Joann, Toby, and Jean, Thank you for the caring support you gave to us and Ray during his last days. Friends may express messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com

JOHN WAGGONER Southern Funeral Homes. Inc. Jonesboro, LA Services for John Waggoner age 78, will be at 2:00PM Wednesday March 7, 2007, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Columbia with Reverends Chuck Stapleton and Ed Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Mr. Waggoner was born July 31, 1928 and died March 5, 2007 at his home after a long illness. He retired from Riverwood after 32 years. Preceded in death by Son: Kerry "Moose" Waggoner; Parents: Jim and Bessie Waggoner; Brothers: Prentiss Waggoner, Ellie Waggoner, and Hansford Waggoner. Survivors include his Wife: Johnnie Waggoner; Son: Tom Waggoner and wife Kathryn of Oak Ridge,; Daughthers :Shelia Crain and husband Freeman of Columbia; Sharron Mosley and husband Larry of Weston, ., Stephanie Martin and husband C.R. of Columbia,; Brothers: Ernest Waggoner, Houston Waggoner of Eros, and Jerry Waggoner of West Monroe,; Sisters: Dorothy Hargrove of West Monroe. Mr. Waggoner was a deacon and Sunday School teacher, who was devoted to his church and family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his 4-wheeler. He lived life to the fullest and leaves behind a legacy of Christian morals and values. He will be greatly missed by 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren who all loved and respected him. Pallbearers: Brandon Waggoner, Logan Waggoner, Darrell Crain, Matt Knox, Michael Simonelli, Dennis Robertson, Jeff Cobb, and Chris Palito.

LILLIAN VIRGINIA WALDON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Virginia Waldon, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 8, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Elizabeth Foy officiating. Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery near Swartz, LA. Mrs. Waldon was born December 21, 1918 in Rapides Parish, LA and passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at The Oaks Nursing Home. Mrs. Waldon is survived by three sisters, Pat Dean of Monroe, Bobbie Jean Telano of Monroe, and Syble Jensen of Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

MRS. ROSIE LOUISE WORD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Louise Word, age 89 of Columbia will be held 2:00PM, Thursday March 8, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with the Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Interment will follow at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Rosie Louise Word was born on Feb.27, 1918 at Camden, AR to the union of Frederick Eugene Brister and Talitha Rosie Lee Cruse and died Tuesday March 6, 2007 at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lesley M. Word, Sr., her brother: Phillip Ray Word, Sr., her daughter: Pat Word Allbritton, four grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law; Marlon and Betty Legg Word of Columbia, eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews including her favorite niece: Betty Allred of Grayson. Serving as pallbearers are Richard Word, Eric Barnes, Phillip R. Word, Robert Clark, Jr., Clay Clark, Alan Girod, Robert Ponton, Christopher Word and Michael Hammer. Mike James will serve as honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00PM until 9:00PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia. Words of condolences may be sent to the Word Family at riserfuneral@aol.com.

Sherilynn Clemons, 57
SALOME, Ariz. — Sherilynn Clemons, formerly of Monroe, an accountant, died Feb. 28. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie Mae Cooper, 81
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Willie Mae Cooper, a retired dietician, died March 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will —be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Ethel J. Coronado, 91
BASKIN — Ethel Jackson Coronado, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Burial will be in Given Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Betty 'Bee Bee' Driskill, 64
ARCADIA — Betty "Bee Bee" Driskill died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Burial will be in Driskill Cemetery, Arcadia.

Jim Bob Gandy, 75
STRONG, Ark. — Jim Bob Gandy died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Lapile Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Perry's Funeral Chapel, Strong, Ark. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Joyanese Gill, 72
Joyanese Gill of Monroe, died March 3. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Roy Willie Jenkins, 81
RUSTON — Roy Willie Jenkins, a truck driver, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Springhill Baptist church, Grambling. Visitation is 12:30-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is in the church cemetery.

JaTerrious Marshall, infant
JaTerrious Marshall, infant son of Roshanda Marshall and Jody Higgins, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wilbert Mays, 72
BASTROP — Wilbert Mays, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Timothy 'Tim' McCall, 39
Timothy "Tim" D. McCall of West Monroe, a riverboat first mate, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Virginia E. McIntyre, 71
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Virginia Evelyn McIntyre, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Kelvin L. Menyweather, 50
Kelvin Lee Menyweather of Monroe, a truck driver, died March 2. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Teretha Phillips, 82
FARMERVILLE — Teretha Phillips, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Florine Shields, 37
Florine Shields of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Vivian Singley Stevens, 88
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Vivian Cascille Singley Stevens, formerly of Monroe, a retired E.A. Conway Hospital dietary supervisor, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Service arrangements are incomplete.

Clara Taylor, 93
SICILY ISLAND — Clara Taylor, a retired school cook, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James D. Thomas, 56
James D. Thomas of West Monroe, a computer repairman, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Andra Underwood, 81
Andra Underwood (Rosie Williams) of Monroe, a homemaker, died Feb. 23. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Annie Wilson, 64
RAYVILLE —Annie Wilson, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Charles, Ceaser: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Janson, Annie L.: 2 p.m. today, Union Grove Baptist Church, Lillie.
Lewis, Bobby Frank: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Maltee, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Auditorium, Farmerville.
Polk, Mary M.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Ill.
Robbins, Ozellia: noon Thursday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Yolanda: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi

March 8, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DELZIE MAE HUGHES BARRON COURTNEY Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Delzie Mae Hughes Barron Courtney will be held March 9, 2007 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. at 3:00PM Friday. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 8, 2007, from 5:00PM — 7:00PM at Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Courtney died on March 7, 2007, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dodson, LA. on August 9, 1927, the daughter of Ida Price Hughes and Walter R. Hughes. She is survived by four daughters: Sherry Ann Barron Green, and husband, Kenneth D. Green; Margie Nell Barron Oliver, and husband, James D. Oliver, Sr.; and Martha Jane Barron Odom, all of Farmerville, LA.; and Donna Gay Barron Whiddon, and husband, Michael Whiddon of Conway, AR., one brother, Dr. William M. Hughes, and wife, Dawn of Monroe, LA.; sister-in-law, Mildred Hughes and numerous special nieces and nephews;step-son Ragan Courtney, and wife, Cynthia Clawson Courtney of TX., step-daughter, Helen Sue Neher, and husband, Jim Neher of Ruston, LA.; eight grandchildren: Justin Barron Oliver; Andre'e Oliver Harrell, and husband, Sean; James Oliver, Jr. and wife, Mandy; April Renee' Johnson, and husband,John; Miranda Kay Moss, and husband, Jody; Joseph Barron Odom; Nicholas Barron Green; Daniel Barron Whiddon; and four step-grandchildren: William Courtney, Lily Courtney, Happy Morris, and Wendy White; seven great grandchildren: Brittany Harrell, Natalie Harrell, Katelyn Oliver, Kane Oliver,Kaleb Oliver,John-Barron Johnson, and Brett Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis L. Courtney, former husband, Frank C. Barron, brother, J. B. Hughes, and sister, Rupert Dickerson. In her later years, Delzie fulfilled her dreams of traveling to many destinations including Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, England, France, Scotland, and the Eastern Caribbean. She also loved feeding and watching her birds. Delzie's life was one of service and caring; her kindness and compassion touched many lives. She was known for her cooking and showered friends and family with gifts from her kitchen. Her life was a legacy of love. Pallbearers will be Justin Oliver, James Oliver, Nicholas Green, Daniel Whiddon, Joseph Odom, Sean Harrell, Jody Moss and John Johnson, Jr. Friends may send messages to the family at: www.farrarfh.com

HOMER L. CULPEPPER Johnson Funeral Home Lake Charles, LA. Homer Lorenzo Culpepper, 94, of Lake Charles died Monday March 5, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Culpepper was born May 30, 1912 in Wyatt, the son of Lorenzo and Lula Robinson Culpepper. He was retired from Citcon and enjoyed a passion for fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Perdue Culpepper, a son, James C. Culpepper and 11 siblings. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Culpepper, Lake Charles, Alice DeeAna Doucet and husband Hewitt of Big Lake, Martha Colvin and husband Albert of Hallsville, TX and Mary Culpepper of Hallsville, TX; a caring and compassionate caregiver for the past three years, Carol Williams, 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3:30 PM today at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA with Rev. Bill Moore Officiating. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net

BEULAH DREASLER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Beulah Dreasler, 97, of West Monroe, LA, will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 10, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Dreasler passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. She has been a resident of this community since 1931. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Dreasler was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Y. Dreasler and her daughter-in-law, Margaret Wilhite. She was a loving mother to her daughters, Mary Jane McKay and husband Sidney of Memphis, TN, and Carolyn Bates and husband Harold of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Daniel Bates, David Bates and wife Lisa, Mary Charlene Christoff and husband Douglas, Julian Barry McKay and wife Katherine, Susan Lynne Lovelace and husband Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Sidney Rebecca Lovelace, Haylie Nicole Lovelace, Morgan Elizabeth McKay, Madeline Grace McKay, and Andrie Bates Christoff; brothers, Ted Dickerson of San Marcus, TX, and Floyd Dickerson of Ontario, Canada. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, March 9, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. DENA FAYE NEWSOM KING Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Dena Faye Newsom King, age 75, of Rayville, will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, March 9, 2007at the First Baptist Church, Rayville with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Rayville. Dena Faye, a beautician, was born June 17, 1931 in Franklin Parish to the union of William Gussie Newsom and Jo Ina Gilmore and passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 following a brief illness. Dena Faye was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Marie Hooks Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the American Beautician Association and enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bobby Jack King and her daughter, Carolyn Denise "Nitsey" King Berry. Survivors include her son, Mike King and wife, Diann of Rayville, LA.; her two grandsons, Todd King and wife, Patsy of Rayville, LA. and Shane Berry of Rayville, LA.; granddaughter, Ashley Berry of Rayville, LA.; two great grandchildren; two sisters Lilwin Norman of Rayville, LA. and Frankie Wilkinson and husband, Hugh of Vicksburg, MS.; two brothers, Bill Newsom and wife, Annette of Rayville, LA; Kenneth "Shug" Newsom and wife, Camille of Rayville, LA.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews: Keith King, Mark King, Scotty King, Ken Newsom, Rob Newsom, Stacy Newsom, Keith Rockett, and Larry Wilkinson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Prayer Garden, Breast Cancer Research, or a Charity of your choice. Words of condolences may be sent to the King Family online by visiting www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

VIVIAN CASCILLE SINGLEY STEVENS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Cascille Singley Stevens, 88, of Pleasanton, CA formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 10, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lloyd Singley officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Stevens died Monday, March 5, 2007, at Edan Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA after a lengthy illness. She was born in Union Parish, LA. She was a Dietary Supervisor at E. A. Conway Hospital for 20 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe. Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Stevens; and brothers, Grady Singley, Corliss Singley, W. L. Singley, and Alton Singley. Mrs. Stevens is survived by her daughter, Susie Stuhr of Pleasanton, CA; son, Roger Paul Stevens of Dubach, LA; brother, David C. Singley of Dunn, LA; and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. J. ALVIN THAMES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. J. Alvin Thames, age 71, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, March 9, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Tom McCurley and Dr. Steve Horn. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Thames was born on December 14, 1935 and went to be with his Lord on March 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Jesse Thames, his sister, Edith Brooks, and his brother, Donald Thames. Survivors are his wife of over 48 years, Wanda Springfield Thames of West Monroe; daughter, Pam Thames Kemp and husband Warren of Greenwell Springs, LA; grandsons, Joey Kemp and Charlie Kemp; sister-in-law, Mary Thames; nieces and nephews. Mr. Thames graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a B.A. degree in Accounting. He retired from A&LM Railroad and also worked for Olincraft. He was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He taught Sunday school and was a deacon. He currently was the chairman of the Pulpit Committee and church treasurer. Mr. Thames loved his church and his family. He was devoted husband, father and grandfather whose grandsons were the light of his life. Pallbearers will be Don Thames, Norwood Horn, Jack McPhail, Rochelle Morris, Charles Dean, O.C. Watson, Jimmy Vallery and Jack McKoin. Honorary pallbearers will be Orville Taylor, Huey Jinks, Jim Smith, Carl McBeth, Dale Liner and Gerald Brown. Visitation will be 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Eunice Cole, 101
SPEARSVILLE — Eunice Cole died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Spearsville Cemetery, Spearsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Homer L. Culpepper, 94|
LAKE CHARLES — Homer L. Culpepper, retired from Citcon, died Monday. Graveside services were 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery, Jonesboro under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Charles.

Margorie Gathrite, 80
TALLULAH — Margorie Gathrite died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Fairlena Green, 94
Fairlena Green, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Merrily Lee Handy, 59
Merrily Lee "Mildred B" Handy, a gospel singer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

JaTerrious Marshall, Infant
JaTerrious Marshall, infant son of Roshanda Marshall and Jody Higgins died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Kenneth Wayne Mills, 67
EVANS, Ga. — Kenneth Wayne Mills, formerly of West Monroe, an industrial contractor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marjorie Adell Otwell, 67
RUSTON — Marjorie Adell Otwell, a retired storeowner, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mildred Pate, 83
RUSTON — Mildred Pate died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Teretha Phillips, 82
FARMERVILLE — Teretha Phillips, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery, Farmerville.

Annie B. Redden, 65
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Annie B. Redden, a cook, died Feb. 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Wake services are 6 p.m. Friday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Clara Taylor, 93
SICILY ISLAND — Clara Taylor, a retired school cook, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Martin Junior High School. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. and Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lillian Virginia Waldon, 88
Lillian Virginia Waldon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

Annie Wilson, 64
RAYVILLE — Annie Wilson, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Old Mount Zion Cemetery, Giraud.

Rosie Louise Word, 89
COLUMBIA — Rosie Louise Word died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Previously acknowledged
Charles, Ceaser: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Clemons, Sherilynn: 1 p.m. today, St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe.
Cooper, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Driskill, Betty "Bee Bee": 10 a.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Gandy, Jim Bob: 2 p.m. Friday, Lapile Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Gill, Joyanese: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jenkins, Roy Willie: 1 p.m. today, Springhill Baptist Church, Grambling.
Maltee, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville Auditorium, Farmerville.
McIntyre, Virginia E.: 11 a.m. today, Grace Episcopal Church, Lake Providence.
Menyweather, Kelvin L.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Polk, Mary M.: 11 a.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Streator, Ill.
Robbins, Ozellia: noon today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shields, Florine: 1 p.m. Friday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, James D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Underwood, Andra: 2 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe

March 9, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JEFFIE CRUSE ANDERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Services for Mrs. Jeffie Cruse Anderson, age 93, of Ruston, LA. will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, LA. Rev. Dale Oden will officiate with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Anderson was born on May 10, 1913 in Enterprise, LA. and passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Anderson was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church having been actively involved for over 70 years. She particularly enjoyed, in more recent years, being involved in the Senior Adult ministries. Mrs. Jeffie and her husband, Cortez owned and operated the Anderson Food Market in Ruston for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cortez Anderson. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children: Barbara Hastings of Minden, LA; Henry Cortez Anderson, Jr. of Simsboro, LA; and Dwight Anderson and his wife, Kay of Ruston LA; 10 grandchildren: Todd Anderson, Bret Anderson and his wife, Gretchan; Mark Anderson and his wife , Joanna; Don Brown and his wife Deana; Toni Gordan and her husband, Otha; Julie Adkins and her husband, Todd; Mitzi Butcher and her husband, Jeff; Holli Hall and her husband, Stan; Monte Hastings and his wife, Lauren; and Paige Locke and her husband, Greg; 18 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter, and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Planned memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 1:00 P.M until time of service at Temple Baptist Church Chapel.

BEVERLY LAMBERT CARROLL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Lambert Carroll, 69, of West Monroe, will be held at 4:00PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mrs. Carroll passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of West Monroe High School, and worked at the West Monroe Guest House for 22 years. She was a wonderful friend to many, and a very caring person. Mrs. Carroll was a wonderful wife of 53 years, mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her parents, George and Blanche Lambert; and two brothers, George and Gene Lambert. Survivors include her husband, Martin Carroll; mother-in-law, Mattie Mae Carroll; children, Chuck Carroll and wife Wanda, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Susan Guise and husband Robert; 5 grand children, 2 great-grandchildren, brothers, Joe Lambert and Benny Lambert; sisters, Pat Norris and Lilly Jackson; and special friend, Pat Moore. Pallbearers will be Tommy Jackson, Butch Norris, Johnny Moore, Wesley Moore, Chuck Carroll, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Robert Guise. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and Sunday from 3:00PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Hyde Park Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

HERMAN PRENTICE FRANTOM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Herman Prentice Frantom, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Frantom passed away March 8, 2007 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was the 11th of 11 children. He was a Captain in the United States Army. After retirement he was a successful cotton and rice farmer. He was a 32nd degree Mason with 50 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Minnie Lee Frantom; and his son, John Frantom, Sr. Mr. Frantom is survived by his brother, Mr. Calvert Frantom; grandchildren, John Frantom, Jr., Channon Pratt, and Aaron Frantom; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his friends, George Rowland and family, and Jack Birkner and family. Pallbearers will be Fred Frantom, Jr., Don Frantom, Jim York, Percy Joe York, Gene Tarver, and C. W. Frantom, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Frantom's U. S. Military friends. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Louise, TX. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RUBY BLALOCK MCCONATHY Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Blalock McConathy, 96, of Quitman, LA, will be held Monday, March 12, 2007, at Quitman Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Morrow, Bro. Donald Rudd and Bro. Andrew Johnson officiating.Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman, LA., under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 4-9 P. M. at Edmonds Funeral Home.Mrs. McConathy passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Skiatook, OK. She was preceded in death by a loving husband of 63 years; Ermon Boyd McConathy, loving granddaughter; Lori Brown Tryon, grandson; Mitchell Lavelle Brown and great-grandson Jordan Baker, parents; Steve and Dora Blalock, brothers; Melvin Blalock, Clyde Blalock, Hugie Blalock and Drew Blalock, sisters; Lessie Grigsby and Beadie Phillips. She is survived by three daughters; Nancy Edmiston and husband Donnie, Judy Brown and husband Lavelle all of Quitman, Jeanne Fain and husband J. W. of Skiatook, OK., five grandchildren; Donna Schimmel, Jody Edmiston, Cindy Miller, Sabre Baker and Tamara Nguyen, twelve-great-grandchildren; Anna and Bethany Schimmel, Ashlyn and Kamryn Edmiston, Allison Tryon, Morgan and Mason Miller, Sayde, Travis, Skylar and Tristan Baker and Troy Nguyen. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. "Nanaw" was blessed to live her last three years at Eagle Springs Christian Ministry in Skiatook, OK., with her youngest daughter Jeanne and husband J. W. , and a host of loving young ladies who adopted Nanaw as their "Special Grandmother". Mrs. Ruby spent her early years as a teacher in Jackson Parish Schools. She was also an active member of Quitman Baptist Church having served as Church Treasurer for forty years. Nephews serving as pallbearers will be; Tommy McConathy, Terry McConathy, Billy Gunter, Chris Blalock, Jimmy Blalock and Bobby Loe.

KENNETH WAYNE MILLS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Mills, 67, of Evans, GA, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Mills passed away March 5, 2007. He was a self- employed industrial contractor for over 40 years. He loved to golf, fish, wild game hunting excursions, and deep sea fishing excursions, as well as cooking. Mr. Mills was a man devoted to his work and was well known all over the United States. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grand father. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn B. Mills and their daughter, Christina; former wife, Nancy Mills Bush and their children, Stephanie Mills Womack and husband Mark, Wendy Mills Smith and husband Joe, and Brian Craig Mills and wife Tracy; and mother, Clara Poole and husband Harold, Sr. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

REGGIE KENT SMITH Brookhaven Funeral Home Brookhaven, Ms Services for Reggie Kent Smith, of Bossier City, La., are 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel on Natchez Drive, with burial in Macedonia Baptist Baptist Church Cemetery, in Brookhaven. The Rev. Eric Harriman will officiate. Visitation is Friday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the funeral home. Mr. Smith, 65, died March 6, 2007, at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Medical Center in Shreveport, La. He was born in Brookhaven on May 8, 1941, to Jeffie Oscar Smith and Bessie Case Smith. He was a retired customer service manager with Entergy of Louisiana for 38 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia, La. His father preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Charlotte Culver Smith, of Bossier City; his sons, Eric Whitney Smith and wife Mary Beth, and Leslie Grenn Smith, all of Bossier City; his mother, Bessie Case Smith, of Brookhaven; his sisters, Ann Smith Fugler and husband Robert, and Gay Smith and husband Donald, all of Brookhaven; his grandchildren, Allison and Andrew Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers are Monty Adams Jr., Jeffie Smith, Mitchell Smith, Brian Fugler, Jeff Smith and Jeremy DeDeoux.Honorary Pallbearers are Monty Adams, Linus Carroll, T.A. Roberts, John Grantham, Jack Humphreys, Max Shores, Lloyd Elkins, Jackie Barrett and Roy Ferrington.

Drexel Leon Barnett, 80
ROCKY BRANCH — Drexel Leon Barnett, an engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville.

Ralph Edward Bush, 80
JONESVILLE — Ralph Edward Bush, a retired truck driver and U.S. Air Force veteran, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in Pease Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Beatrice T. Carroll, 88
Beatrice Thomisee Carroll of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. Services are 9 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mark Warren Hammett, 46
VIDALIA — Mark Warren Hammett, a welder and pipefitter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Lessel Hanspard, 61
Lessel Hanspard of Calhoun, a General Motors toolmaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Daniel Ray Jones, 62
JONESVILLE — Daniel Ray Jones died Thursday. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Roger Dale Martin, 61
Roger Dale Martin of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby B. McConathy, 96
QUITMAN — Ruby Blalock McConathy died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Quitman Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Nora Orr, 76
Nora Orr of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marquita Y. Samuels, 23
RUSTON — Marquita Yarnell Samuels, a marketing and management major at Grambling State University, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jackson Parish.

Vivian Singley Stevens, 88
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Vivian Cascille Singley Stevens, formerly of Monroe and a retired E.A. Conway Hospital dietary supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

William 'Willie' Turner, 26
NATCHEZ, Miss. — William 'Willie' Durwood Turner, an Ampol Drilling deckhand, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.

James W. Wiltcher, 78
OAK GROVE — James Woodrow Wiltcher, a retired state Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Caskey, Addie May: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Charles, Ceaser: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Coleman, Florine: 3 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Cooper, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis Jr., Freddie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dreasler, Beulah: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Dunn, Jewell Dene Dupree: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gaines, Viola Woods: 2 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gill, Joyanese: 10:30 a.m. today, New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Green, Fairlena: 1 p.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hackler, Marvin Gordon: 2 p.m. today, Golden United Methodist Church, Golden, Texas.
Maltee, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Auditorium.
Menyweather, Kelvin L.: 2:30 p.m. today, Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Otwell, Marjorie Adeal: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Phillips, Teretha: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Redden, Annie B.: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School Auditorium.
Reitzell Jr., Ingie: 2 p.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Luwjonia Lafaye: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Spencer, Mattie Frances Jones: 2 p.m. today, North Bastrop Church of God.
Stevens, Vivian Cascille Singley: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Taylor, Clara: 11 a.m. today, Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island.
Thomas, James D.: 1 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Underwood, Andra: 2 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilson, Annie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville

March 10, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JEFFIE CRUSE ANDERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Services for Mrs. Jeffie Cruse Anderson, age 93, of Ruston, LA. will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, LA. Rev. Dale Oden will officiate with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Anderson was born on May 10, 1913 in Enterprise, LA. and passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Anderson was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church having been actively involved for over 70 years. She particularly enjoyed, in more recent years, being involved in the Senior Adult ministries. Mrs. Jeffie and her husband, Cortez owned and operated the Anderson Food Market in Ruston for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cortez Anderson. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children: Barbara Hastings of Minden, LA; Henry Cortez Anderson, Jr. of Simsboro, LA; and Dwight Anderson and his wife, Kay of Ruston LA; 10 grandchildren: Todd Anderson, Bret Anderson and his wife, Gretchan; Mark Anderson and his wife , Joanna; Don Brown and his wife Deana; Toni Gordan and her husband, Otha; Julie Adkins and her husband, Todd; Mitzi Butcher and her husband, Jeff; Holli Hall and her husband, Stan; Monte Hastings and his wife, Lauren; and Paige Locke and her husband, Greg; 18 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter, and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Planned memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 1:00 P.M until time of service at Temple Baptist Church Chapel.

BEVERLY LAMBERT CARROLL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Lambert Carroll, 69, of West Monroe, will be held at 4:00PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mrs. Carroll passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of West Monroe High School, and worked at the West Monroe Guest House for 22 years. She was a wonderful friend to many, and a very caring person. Mrs. Carroll was a wonderful wife of 53 years, mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her parents, George and Blanche Lambert; and two brothers, George and Gene Lambert. Survivors include her husband, Martin Carroll; mother-in-law, Mattie Mae Carroll; children, Chuck Carroll and wife Wanda, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Susan Guise and husband Robert; 5 grand children, 2 great-grandchildren, brothers, Joe Lambert and Benny Lambert; sisters, Pat Norris and Lilly Jackson; and special friend, Pat Moore. Pallbearers will be Tommy Jackson, Butch Norris, Johnny Moore, Wesley Moore, Chuck Carroll, Richard Carroll, Scott Carroll, John Carroll, and Robert Guise. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and Sunday from 3:00PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Hyde Park Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

HERMAN PRENTICE FRANTOM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Herman Prentice Frantom, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Frantom passed away March 8, 2007 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was the 11th of 11 children. He was a Captain in the United States Army. After retirement he was a successful cotton and rice farmer. He was a 32nd degree Mason with 50 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Minnie Lee Frantom; and his son, John Frantom, Sr. Mr. Frantom is survived by his brother, Mr. Calvert Frantom; grandchildren, John Frantom, Jr., Channon Pratt, and Aaron Frantom; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his friends, George Rowland and family, and Jack Birkner and family. Pallbearers will be Fred Frantom, Jr., Don Frantom, Jim York, Percy Joe York, Gene Tarver, and C. W. Frantom, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Frantom's U. S. Military friends. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Louise, TX. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RUBY BLALOCK MCCONATHY Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Blalock McConathy, 96, of Quitman, LA, will be held Monday, March 12, 2007, at Quitman Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Morrow, Bro. Donald Rudd and Bro. Andrew Johnson officiating.Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman, LA., under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 4-9 P. M. at Edmonds Funeral Home.Mrs. McConathy passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 in Skiatook, OK. She was preceded in death by a loving husband of 63 years; Ermon Boyd McConathy, loving granddaughter; Lori Brown Tryon, grandson; Mitchell Lavelle Brown and great-grandson Jordan Baker, parents; Steve and Dora Blalock, brothers; Melvin Blalock, Clyde Blalock, Hugie Blalock and Drew Blalock, sisters; Lessie Grigsby and Beadie Phillips. She is survived by three daughters; Nancy Edmiston and husband Donnie, Judy Brown and husband Lavelle all of Quitman, Jeanne Fain and husband J. W. of Skiatook, OK., five grandchildren; Donna Schimmel, Jody Edmiston, Cindy Miller, Sabre Baker and Tamara Nguyen, twelve-great-grandchildren; Anna and Bethany Schimmel, Ashlyn and Kamryn Edmiston, Allison Tryon, Morgan and Mason Miller, Sayde, Travis, Skylar and Tristan Baker and Troy Nguyen. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. "Nanaw" was blessed to live her last three years at Eagle Springs Christian Ministry in Skiatook, OK., with her youngest daughter Jeanne and husband J. W. , and a host of loving young ladies who adopted Nanaw as their "Special Grandmother". Mrs. Ruby spent her early years as a teacher in Jackson Parish Schools. She was also an active member of Quitman Baptist Church having served as Church Treasurer for forty years. Nephews serving as pallbearers will be; Tommy McConathy, Terry McConathy, Billy Gunter, Chris Blalock, Jimmy Blalock and Bobby Loe.

KENNETH WAYNE MILLS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Mills, 67, of Evans, GA, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Mills passed away March 5, 2007. He was a self- employed industrial contractor for over 40 years. He loved to golf, fish, wild game hunting excursions, and deep sea fishing excursions, as well as cooking. Mr. Mills was a man devoted to his work and was well known all over the United States. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grand father. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn B. Mills and their daughter, Christina; former wife, Nancy Mills Bush and their children, Stephanie Mills Womack and husband Mark, Wendy Mills Smith and husband Joe, and Brian Craig Mills and wife Tracy; and mother, Clara Poole and husband Harold, Sr. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

REGGIE KENT SMITH Brookhaven Funeral Home Brookhaven, Ms Services for Reggie Kent Smith, of Bossier City, La., are 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel on Natchez Drive, with burial in Macedonia Baptist Baptist Church Cemetery, in Brookhaven. The Rev. Eric Harriman will officiate. Visitation is Friday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the funeral home. Mr. Smith, 65, died March 6, 2007, at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Medical Center in Shreveport, La. He was born in Brookhaven on May 8, 1941, to Jeffie Oscar Smith and Bessie Case Smith. He was a retired customer service manager with Entergy of Louisiana for 38 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia, La. His father preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Charlotte Culver Smith, of Bossier City; his sons, Eric Whitney Smith and wife Mary Beth, and Leslie Grenn Smith, all of Bossier City; his mother, Bessie Case Smith, of Brookhaven; his sisters, Ann Smith Fugler and husband Robert, and Gay Smith and husband Donald, all of Brookhaven; his grandchildren, Allison and Andrew Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers are Monty Adams Jr., Jeffie Smith, Mitchell Smith, Brian Fugler, Jeff Smith and Jeremy DeDeoux.Honorary Pallbearers are Monty Adams, Linus Carroll, T.A. Roberts, John Grantham, Jack Humphreys, Max Shores, Lloyd Elkins, Jackie Barrett and Roy Ferrington.

Drexel Leon Barnett, 80
ROCKY BRANCH — Drexel Leon Barnett, an engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville.

Ralph Edward Bush, 80
JONESVILLE — Ralph Edward Bush, a retired truck driver and U.S. Air Force veteran, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Larto Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in Pease Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Beatrice T. Carroll, 88
Beatrice Thomisee Carroll of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Thursday. Services are 9 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mark Warren Hammett, 46
VIDALIA — Mark Warren Hammett, a welder and pipefitter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Lessel Hanspard, 61
Lessel Hanspard of Calhoun, a General Motors toolmaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Daniel Ray Jones, 62
JONESVILLE — Daniel Ray Jones died Thursday. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Roger Dale Martin, 61
Roger Dale Martin of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby B. McConathy, 96
QUITMAN — Ruby Blalock McConathy died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Quitman Baptist Church. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Nora Orr, 76
Nora Orr of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marquita Y. Samuels, 23
RUSTON — Marquita Yarnell Samuels, a marketing and management major at Grambling State University, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jackson Parish.

Vivian Singley Stevens, 88
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Vivian Cascille Singley Stevens, formerly of Monroe and a retired E.A. Conway Hospital dietary supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

William 'Willie' Turner, 26
NATCHEZ, Miss. — William 'Willie' Durwood Turner, an Ampol Drilling deckhand, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery.

James W. Wiltcher, 78
OAK GROVE — James Woodrow Wiltcher, a retired state Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Caskey, Addie May: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Charles, Ceaser: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pisby Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Coleman, Florine: 3 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Cooper, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Coulberson, Henrietta: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis Jr., Freddie Lee: 10 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dreasler, Beulah: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Dunn, Jewell Dene Dupree: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Gaines, Viola Woods: 2 p.m. today, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gill, Joyanese: 10:30 a.m. today, New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Monroe.
Green, Fairlena: 1 p.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hackler, Marvin Gordon: 2 p.m. today, Golden United Methodist Church, Golden, Texas.
Maltee, Mary: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Auditorium.
Menyweather, Kelvin L.: 2:30 p.m. today, Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Otwell, Marjorie Adeal: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Phillips, Teretha: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Redden, Annie B.: 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence High School Auditorium.
Reitzell Jr., Ingie: 2 p.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Luwjonia Lafaye: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Spencer, Mattie Frances Jones: 2 p.m. today, North Bastrop Church of God.
Stevens, Vivian Cascille Singley: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Taylor, Clara: 11 a.m. today, Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island.
Thomas, James D.: 1 p.m. today, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Underwood, Andra: 2 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilson, Annie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville

March 11 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DAVID SAMUEL ADLER "DAVE" Rabenhorst Funeral Home East Baton Rouge, LA Age 63, died Friday, March 02, 2007, in Baton Rouge as the result of a motorcycle accident. Dave was born and raised in Monroe. He proudly served as a U.S. Marine. He resided in Baton Rouge where he was a barber for over 30 years. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., 4:00PM Sunday until the memorial service at 6:00PM in the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his daughter: Sandy McMillan of Ft. Myers, Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother, his brother and his father Saul Adler, all of Monroe. Dave loved tennis, health food and motorcycles and was a passionate L.S.U. fan and athletic supporter. His patrons, good friends and family will truly miss this special man.

REXEL LEON BARNETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Drexel Leon Barnett, 80, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, March 12, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Linville, LA. Mr. Barnett was born August 19, 1926 in Crossett, AR and passed away March 8, 2007 in Rocky Branch, LA. He was preceded in death by a brother, John M. Barnett, a sister Nancy Barnett and a granddaughter Angela Breland. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA. He also was an avid hunter. Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife of almost 57 years: Billie J. Cain Barnett; daughters: Marsha Thomas and husband, Jimmy, Nezy Sanderson and husband, Larry, Mary Sanderson and husband, Daniel; brother: Dorvil Barnett and wife, Sue Ann; 5 grand children, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Ronnie Jones, Mike Jones, Eddie Jones, Chris Mike, Robert Davis, and Jerry Smith. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

MRS. BERNIECE HARRISON CASTLEBERRY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Berniece Harrison Castleberry, age 90, of Chesterfield, New Jersey formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, March 12, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of West Monroe, LA. Interment to follow at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Castleberry was born November 7, 1916 in Hampton, Arkansas and spent most of her life in Louisiana. She graduated from Bastrop High School in 1934 and retired from Central Bank (Bank One) of West Monroe in 1982. She passed away March 8, 2007 in Chesterfield, New Jersey. Mrs. Castleberry was preceded in death by her husband, Mitch Evans; parents, Virgil Harrison and Dora Reynolds; brothers, Buddy Harrison and Barksdale Harrison. She is survived by her son, Edward Castleberry and wife Linda of Springboro, Ohio; daughter, Sandra Paul and husband Robert of Chesterfield, New Jersey; sisters; Mattie Faye Crain of Sachse, Texas, Helen Murphy of Conway, Arkansas; sister-in-law; Dorothy Harrison of Monroe, LA; five grandchildren; Kathy Jones, Beth Schubert, Michael Castleberry, Kevin Mullen and Scott Mullen; three great grandchildren, Brittney Jones, Josh Jones and Kristina Schubert. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 am until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

PATRICK CHARLES MANN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe,LA Services for Mr. Patrick Charles Mann, 50, of West Monroe, will be 11:00AM, Monday, March 12, 2007, at St. Patrick Episcopal Church, with Rev. Robert Dandridge officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Mann, a Four Star Executive Chef, died March 9, 2007, in Monroe. He is survived by his son, Austin Mann; Lisa Hendry; brothers and sister-in-law, Hank and Mary "Mickie" Mann and Mike Mann; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Nelson Orr; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3:00PM until 6:00PM, Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

SHEILA DARLENE CRAIN ROGERS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Sheila Rogers, 49 of West Monroe, LA will be held Monday, March 12, 2007 at 6:30PM at Bethel Assembly of God Church, 4813 Hadley Street, Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Sellers . Mrs. Rogers was born on February 2, 1958, in Monroe, LA, and passed away on March 8, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her children; Danielle Rogers and fiancé Steven Auttonberry, and Margareet M. Starr; her grandson, Logan Rogers; her father, Toby "L. D." Crain; her brothers; Kenneth C. Gallien, Marvin D. Crain, Dewayne Crain and Danny R. Crain; several nieces and nephews; 3 special friends, Kathy Brown, Glenda Sanford and Donna Doris and many more. Visitation will be Monday from 5:30PM until service time at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

MRS. CAROLYN M. WELCH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn M. Welch, 87, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, March 12, 2007, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Brother Rich Little officiating. Interment will follow in the Strange Cemetery in Reidheimer, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe Mrs. Welch was born February 2, 1920, in State Line, LA, and passed away in West Monroe on March 9, 2007. A retired beautician, Mrs. Welch was a member of the Goldonna Assembly of God Church. Her husband, Ted Welch, preceded her in death on May 17, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her brother and 4 sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Tidwell and husband, Paul; her granddaughter, Paula Frost; her grandson, Ted Tidwell and wife, Leigh; 2 great grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler Frost; and her sister, Juanita Flynn. Friends and family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

Florence W. Autrey, 82
SAREPTA — Florence Wright Autrey, a retired hardware store manager, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Beverly L. Carroll, 69
Beverly Lambert Carroll of West Monroe, a retired West Monroe Guest House employee, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Garden, West Monroe.

Carey Laverne Carroll, 83
LIDDIEVILLE — Carey Laverne Carroll, a retired construction worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery.

Andrew P. Franklin, 30
KELLY — Andrew Paul "Andy" Franklin, an employee of Hercules Drilling Co., died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Herman P. Frantom, 89
Herman Prentice Frantom of Monroe, a retired U.S. Army captain and a rice farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ivan Dean Imboden, 59
RAYVILLE — Ivan Dean Imboden, a retired carpenter formerly of Chillicothe, Ohio, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dakota Martin, 15 months
Dakota Mason Martin, son of Matthew and Megan Martin of Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Roger Dale Martin, 61
Roger Dale Martin of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Alto Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Imogene McAdams, 81
SPEARSVILLE — Imogene Manning McAdams, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Laran. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Laran Cemetery.

Kenneth Wayne Mills, 67
EVANS, Ga. — Kenneth Wayne Mills, an industrial contractor formerly of West Monroe, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Beatrice M. Post, 82
BERNICE — Beatrice M. Post, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice.

Barrie Mae Spencer, 88
Barrie Mae Walsworth Spencer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Richard Allen Silk, 64
RAYVILLE — Richard Allen Silk, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today until time for services Monday at the church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Richard Spurlock, 48
BASTROP — Richard "Ricky" Spurlock, an automobile mechanic, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Selma Oliphant Young, 87
SHREVEPORT — Selma Oliphant Parks Young, a retired office administrator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Barnett, Drexel Leon: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dunn, Jewell Dene Dupree: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Green, Fairlena: 1 p.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hammett, Mark Warren: 2 p.m. today, Sycamore Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Hanspard, Lessel: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jones, Daniel Ray: 2:30 p.m. today, Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
McConathy, Ruby B.: 2 p.m. Monday, Quitman Baptist Church.
Orr, Nora: 2 p.m today, Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.
Samuels, Marquita Y.: 3 p.m. today, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston.
Wilson, Annie: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Wiltcher, James W.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove

March 12, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

OUIDA LOUISE RICARDO MOFFETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Graveside services for Ouida Louise Moffett, 96, a resident of West Monroe Guest House, will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Transport Cemetery-Jackson Parish with Bro. George Jacobs officiating. Mrs. Moffett was born November 18, 1910 and left this life on Saturday March 10, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Grace Ricardo; husband Clarence J. Moffett; four sisters, Inez, Clara, Beatrice and Alma; two brothers, (twin) Leslie and D.L. Survivors include her son, James Cannon Sr. of West Monroe, LA; one grandson, James E. (Jimmy) Cannon, Jr. and wife Linda of West Monroe, LA., and several nieces and nephews. Our thanks to the Home Health nurses and staff, Meals on Wheels, various churches whose members were so kind to deliver meals to her at her home and a very special friend who helped care for her. Special thanks to the staff, nurses and attendants at the Guest House for each act of kindness, their caring for her needs and those who just stopped by her room for one of her special smiles. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Monday March 12,2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Kidney Foundation or your favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuenralhomes.com

FERN BRANTLEY NORRIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Graveside services for Fern Brantley Norris will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville, Louisiana. Mr. Larry White, minister with the Church of Christ, will be officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00PM to 7:00PM and Tuesday morning from 9:00AM until 10:30 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Norris was born September 28, 1914, in Farmerville, Louisiana and died peacefully on March 10, 2007, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Preceding her in death were her parents, Jesse and Lillie Brantley, her husband of 67 years, James Modell Norris, her brothers, Carnie and Jim Brantley, and one sister Loma Brantley Giddens. She is survived by one daughter, Judith Norris Baker and husband Dr. Larry Baker of Lafayette, Louisiana, one son, James M. Norris II and fiancé Sandra Montague of Bossier City, Louisiana, three grand children, Allyson McEacharn Bradshaw and husband Tripp of Charleston, South Carolina, Lisa Norris Willis and husband Dave of Atlanta, Georgia, and James M. Norris III and wife Kimberly of Shreveport, Louisiana, three great-grandchildren, Lillie Bradshaw, Max Willis and Sadie Willis, and one sister, Starline Brantley Hill of West Monroe, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Norris was valedictorian of her high school class in Union Parish. A graduate of University of Louisiana at Monroe, Mrs. Norris began her teaching career at Hopewell School in Downsville, Louisiana. She also taught many years in the Ouachita Parish School System and was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana, the staff of Cornerstone South and family friend Gurtha Carter for their loving care. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Acadiana at 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. JIMMIE DORIS SMITH Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jimmie Doris Smith, 78, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 10:00AM Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at First Church of God with Bro. Dalyn Helbling officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith was born October 30, 1928 in Bonita, LA and passed away March 10, 2007 at St. Francis North Hospital. She was retired from the office of Dr. Cox and also did volunteer work at Morehouse General Hospital. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Karen Pena; granddaughter, Amy Pena; brother, James E. Sisson, Jr and wife Betty; nieces, Jennifer Sisson, Michelle Sisson; sisters in-law, Jean Curtis, Mary Saterfield and husband Clifton; a host of family and a special friend W.B. Holley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Boyd E. Smith, Jr.; son, Michael B. Smith and parents, James Edwin Sisson, Sr. and Eunie Sisson. Visitation will be held Monday, March 12, 2007 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Golden Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Church of God, 525 E. Madison, Bastrop, La. 71220.

BARRIER MAE "BARRIE" WALSWORTH SPENCER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Barrier Mae "Barrie" Walsworth Spencer-Mrs. Nathaniel Roscoe Spencer was born on July 30, 1918 in Nashville Tennessee and died on March 10, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 5:00PM - 7:00PM on Monday, March 12th, at Mulhearn Funeral Home on 165 North in Monroe, LA. Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Loop Road in Monroe, LA at 11:00AM Tuesday, March 13th. Mrs. Barrie Mae Spencer was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Nathaniel Roscoe Spencer, her father, Dr. James Edwin Walsworth, and her mother, Margaret Mae Hutchison Walsworth all of Monroe. Mrs. Spencer was a member of First United Methodist Church on Loop Rd. in Monroe. She graduated from Vanderbilt University, Bachelor's of Arts in 1938 and George Peabody College, Master's of Arts in 1939. She was a member of the following clubs: 1934 to 1938 Alpha Thata Chapter, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee and Monroe clubs: 1963 to 1964 President Ouachita Parish Medical Auxiliary, 1969 to 1971 Louisiana State Recording Secretary Colonial Dames of the 17th century, 1970-1971 President of Monroe Garden Club, 1987 to 1989 Regent of Fort Miro Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution ( D.A.R. ). She was also a member of The Review Club, The Junior Study Club and the Bayou DeSiard Country Club. She is survived by her children, Nathaniel Walsworth Roy Spencer and Douglas Wilson Spencer of Monroe, Elaine Spencer of Houston, Texas, and granddaughter Whitney Weeks of Fort Worth, Texas. Pallbearers will be Joe Howard Brown, Trip Faulk, III, Fred Amman, Jr., John Gummere, Fred Huenefeld, Jr. and David Knickerbocker. Hon. Pallbearers will be Dr. Paul Tennis, Dr. Najeeb Klam, Dr. Joseph Barron, Dr. John J. Sheehan, Jr., Herschel Gentry, Jr., Jeff Turpin, and Robert B. Oliver, Jr. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA after the funeral. All donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SELMA OLIPHANT PARKS YOUNG Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Selma Oliphant Parks Young, 87, of Shreveport, LA, will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Manifest, LA, Selma passed away at Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital in Shreveport, LA on March 9, 2007. She graduated from Neville High School and attended LA Tech and Centenary College. She had numerous years of government service retiring from the U.S. Dept. of Defense on January 3, 1982. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She was a dedicated homemaker, loving wife, mother, grand mother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Essie Oliphant; step-son, Joseph A. Young, Jr. and first husband, Jule W. Parks, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Retired U.S.A.F. Major Joseph Alfred Young, Sr.; daughter, Era Lee Parks Thigpen and husband Larry of Sterlington, LA; sons, Jule William Parks III of Shreveport, LA and Paton David Parks of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren, Larry Eugene Thigpen, Jr. and wife Karen, Tracy Lynn Thigpen Risser and husband Thomas and Kelly Anne Parks-Smith and husband Justin; great-grandchildren Katlyne Brianne Thigpen and Peyton Jule Parks-Smith; and sister, Kathryn Louise Oliphant. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until 1:00PM, Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Florence W. Autrey, 82
SAREPTA — Florence Wright Autrey, a retired hardware store manager, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery.

Berniece Castleberry, 90
CHESTERFIELD, N.J. — Berniece Castleberry, a retired credit manager formerly of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 to 10 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Ivan Dean Imboden, 59
RAYVILLE — Ivan Dean Imboden, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 4:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Martha 'Pat' Savage Free, 90
FARMERVILLE — Martha "Pat" Savage Free died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Patrick Charles Mann, 50
Patrick Charles Mann, a four-star executive chef, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Patrick Episcopal Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sheila Darlene Rogers, 49
Sheila Darlene Rogers, a sales clerk of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 6:30 p.m. today at Bethel Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Richard Allen Silk, 64
RAYVILLE — Richard Allen Silk, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Rayville.

Russell Carter Smith, 83
SPEARSVILLE — Russell Carter Smith, a manager, died March 3. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Richard Spurlock, 48
BASTROP — Richard Wayne "Ricky" Spurlock, owner of Ricky's Body Shop, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bonne Idee-Harp Cemetery.

Joseph Alvin Thomas, 71
SICILY ISLAND — Joseph Alvin Thomas, retired Air Force, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Carolyn Welch, 87
WEST MONROE — Carolyn Welch, a retired beautician, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Strange Cemetery, Reidheimer.

Previously acknowledged
Barnett, Drexel Leon: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Carroll, Carey Laverne: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Green, Fairlena: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hanspard, Lessel: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Martin, Dakota Mason: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Martin, Roger Dale: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
McAdams, Imogene: 2 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Laran.
McConathy, Ruby B.: 2 p.m. today, Quitman Baptist Church.
Post, Beatrice M.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Bernice

March 13, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KATHERINE LUCILLE SIMS BRYANT Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Graveside funeral services for Mrs Katherine Lucille Bryant, age 88, of Bastrop will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Lakewood Cemetery in Crossett, Arkansas with Rev. Jim Ingram officiating. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening March 13th from 6:00PM p.m. till 8:00PM at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Katherine Lucille Sims Bryant was born August 16, 1918 in Crossett, Arkansas and she passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 in Bastrop, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Crossett High School and attended college at Henderson State Teacher's College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Mrs. Bryant was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bastrop, Louisiana and was active with the youth of the church for many years. During the 1950's Mrs. Bryant was very active with the Girl Scouts. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother. Her kind spirit, good sense of humor, and positive outlook in life will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Bryant is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James T. Bryant, Jr., a son, James T. Bryant, III, her parents, Emma and Walter Sims and Frank Parish, a brother, Don Parish, and a sister, Joyce Woods. She is survived by two daughters; Dianne Adcock and her husband, Wayne of Bastrop, and Ellen Raymond and her husband, Ronnie of Texarkana, Texas, daughter-in-law; Patricia Bryant of Davenport, Iowa, four granddaughters; Katherine Adcock, Kerry Adcock, Tammy Bryant, and Annie Bryant, four grandsons; Jeremy Raymond, Joshua Raymond, Jonathan Raymond, and James Benjamin Bryant, and three great-grandchildren; Claire Marshall, Caleb Wayne Adcock, and Alex Bryant. Serving as pallbearers are Jeremy Raymond, Joshua Raymond, Jonathan Raymond, James Benjamin Bryant, Wayne Adcock, Ronnie Raymond, Guy Parker, and Henry Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. E.D. Baker and Johnny Lindeman. The family extends a special "Thank you" to Oak Woods Nursing Home, the staff at Morehouse General Hospital, and Dr. E.D. Baker. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bastrop, Louisiana or the charity of one's choice.

DEBRA CHAPMAN CLEMENT Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for Debra Chapman Clement, age 52, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 2PM Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Providence Worship Center in Lake Providence. Reverends Bill Bearden, Jimmy Harper and Dennis Fontenot will officiate. Service are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Debbie was a native of Franklin Parish where she graduated from Crowville High School. Mrs. Clement died Friday, March 9, 2007 at her residence. She is preceded in death by a brother, Dale Chapman. She is survived by her husband, John Wesley Clement of Lake Providence; son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Whitney Ward of Wisner, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Joseph Womack of Forest, Louisiana; step son and his wife, Wes and Kendra Clement of Lake Providence; step daughter and her husband, Lisa and Todd Walters of Lake Providence; step daughter and her husband, Allison and Paul Tatum of Lake Providence; grandchildren: Noah Womack, Lawson Womack, Anna Marie Walters, Christopher Walters, John Robert Walters, Claire Clement, Anne Lee Tatum, Kaitlyne Tatum, Abby Tatum, Shelby Ward, Lauralee Womack. Her parents, Sharon Chapman and Joyce Sinclair Chapman of Delhi, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Betina Chapman of Delhi; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Flossie Chapman of Delhi; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Robin Chapman of Delhi. Pallbearers are: Ken Chapman, Patrick Chapman, Cliff Chapman, Cory Chapman, Greg Clement, Heath Clement, Luke Clement and Tim Stafford. Honorary Pallbearers are: Floyd Frith, Kenneth Frith, Rodney Fortenberry, Shane Clement, Shay Clement, Aric Clement and Ralph McCurdy. Family will recieve friends Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence.

MRS. M. CLAUDEENE COTTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. M. Claudeene Cotton, 95, will be 2:00PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Dr. Alan Miller. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Cotton was born on May 8, 1911 and passed away on March 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Richard Cotton and a son, Richard Sims Cotton. Survivors are her son, Donald Lee Cotton and wife Carolyn of Morrow, LA; brother, Dr. J.D. Kelly of West Monroe; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grand children. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. Visitation will be 1:00PM until service time at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

ANDREW PAUL FRANKLIN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Andrew Paul "Andy" Franklin, age 39 of Kelly will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, March 14, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. David McGuffee officiating. Interment will follow in the Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla. Mr. Franklin was born in Columbia on July 23, 1967 and died Saturday, March 10, 2007. He was a motorman for Hercules Drilling Co. and was an avid fan of L.S.U. Survivors include his son: Logan Franklin of Olla, his parents: James and Louise Franklin of Grayson, Christine and Henry Nappier of Columbia,his sisters: Becky Franklin of Kelly and Pam Jones and her husband: Brent of Olla, niece and nephews: Dustin and Charlie Jones of Urania and Paige Jones of Olla. Pallbearers will be Dustin Jones, Colby Taylor, Joshua Proffer, C.H. Boyd, Johnny Wayne Gilliam and Clay Manly. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Jones and Kenneth Fatheree. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00PM until 9:00PM p.m and Wednesday from 9:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

MARTHA "PAT" SAVAGE FREE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Martha "Pat" Savage Free, 90, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Lamar Guillott. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Martha was a member of the Pentecostals of Farmerville, LA., she was born on November 26, 1916 and passed away on March 11, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Dyess Patrick of Pelahatchie, MS; son, Gary Stephen Free of Marion, LA; sister, Cleo Pratt of Marion, LA; 3 grandchildren, Monica Knighten of Brandon, MS; Jeremy Dyess of Oklahoma City, OK; Amanda Free of Monroe, LA, and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: George Allen Taylor, Ranny Pratt, Larry Savage, Stacey Savage, Lucien Savage and John Patrick. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JAMES BENNARD JOLLEY Searcy Funeral Home Enterprise, Al James Bennard Jolley of Enterprise, AL passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007. He was 86. A graveside service will be held at 11:30AM on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Meadowlawn Cemetery with Minister Lance Reynolds officiating. Searcy Funeral home is directing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the College Avenue Church of Christ, 211 West College, Enterprise, AL for the Agape Program or Camp Wiregrass. Mr. Jolley was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Cleveland Jolley of Winnsboro, LA and Lillian Mae Lee Jolley of West Monroe, LA; brothers, Elton Jolley (Doris) of Bastrop, LA and Felton Jolley (Ardell) of Salem, AR; sisters, Donna Mae Pace (Clyde) of Winnsboro, LA; Theo Miller (Bowie) of Maurepas, LA; Nettie Elizabeth Youngblood of New Orleans, LA; and, son, James Bennard Jolley, Jr. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Jo Jolley of Enterprise, AL; one daughter, Sandra Reynolds (Tim) of Fairhope, AL; three sons, Eddie Jolley (Angela) of Auburn, AL; Keith Jolley of Clanton, AL; Richard Jolley of Jack, AL. Mr. Jolley was born in Ringgold, AL, grew up in Monticello, East Carroll Parish, LA and graduated from Monticello High School. He served in World War II and retired in Enterprise, AL as a Major in the U.S. Army in 1962.

MRS. ODELL ALLEN WILSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Odell Allen Wilson, 84, will be 11:00AM, Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Bosco Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Wilson was born in Columbia, LA on May 24, 1922 and passed away on March 11, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husbands, J.H. Allen and R.B. Wilson; son, Richard Allen; grandson, Darrell Allen; and great granddaughter, Whitney Allen; daughter-in-law, Lois Allen. Survivors include her sons, James Allen of Collinston, LA, Wayne Allen and wife, Barbara of Bastrop, LA; daughters, Barbara Allen of West Monroe, LA and Diane Edmonson and husband Roy of Camden, AR; sister, Elvy Campbell of West Monroe, LA, Evelyne Williams of Downsville, LA and Earnestine Wilson of Mangham, LA; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She will always be remembered as a loving mother whose life centered around her family. She lived a life of simplicity, being content with simple things in life and happy with the love of her family and friends. To know her was to love her. Pallbearers will be James Hilburn, Carl Hilburn, Joey Allen and Joseph Allen. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Debra C. Clement, 52
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Debra Chapman Clement, a deputy sheriff, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Providence Worship Center, Lake Providence. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Claudeene Cotton, 95
Claudeene Cotton of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Joshua Isaiah Duffy, infant
RAYVILLE — Joshua Isaiah Duffy, the infant son of Shalain Williams and David Duffy, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Rayville First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Betty Francis, 79
Betty Francis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert 'Bone' Glover, 58
LAFAYETTE — Robert Wayne "Bone" Glover, formerly of Monroe, a business owner, died March 8. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

William Harris, 89
RUSTON — William Harris, a laborer, died March 5. Services are 11 a.m. today at New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe.

Carrie Madeline Marsh, 72
OPPELO, Ark. — Carrie Madeline Marsh, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Fern Brantley Norris, 92
LAFAYETTE — Fern Brantley Norris, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Barnie Phillips, 78
BASTROP — Barnie Phillips, a retired Morehouse Parish Police Jury employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Elizabeth C. Randall, 93
OLLA — Elizabeth C. Randall, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Landon M. Slavant, 20
Landon Michael Slavant of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Russell Carter Smith, 83
SPEARSVILLE — Russell Carter Smith, a body shop manager, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bernice Cemetery.

Barrie Mae W. Spencer, 88
Barrie Mae Walsworth Spencer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Michael Stapleton, 39
DELHI — Michael Stapleton, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Leonard Taylor, 55
Leonard Taylor of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lester Francis Travis, 80
Lester Francis Travis of Monroe, a retired electrician, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Hoyle Ray Warren, 72
JONESBORO — Hoyle Ray Warren, a maintenance operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge, Quitman.

Dorothy Washam, 83
RUSTON — Dorothy Washam, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Rachel M.S. Willis, 75
RUSTON — Rachel McGowen Stevenson Willis, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Sunday. Services are private under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Selma Oliphant Young, 87
SHREVEPORT — Selma Oliphant Parks Young, a retired office administrator, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Free, Martha "Pat" Savage: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Hanspard, Lessel: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Imboden, Ivan Dean: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Martin, Dakota Mason: 1 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Post, Beatrice M.: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bernice

March 14, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

NETTIE MAE COOK Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Mae Cook, 96 of Jonesboro will be held March 15, 2007, at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with Rev. Ed Fenton and Rev. Jimmie Pyles officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home on March 14, 2007 from 5:00PM-8:00PM. Mrs. Cook passed away on March 13, 2007 in Ruston. Born August 6, 1910, Mrs. Cook was a homemaker. She is survived by one son; Robert Cook and wife Judy of West Monroe, LA. Two Grandchildren; Ronald Keith Cook and wife Sandra of West Monroe, LA., and Leslie Halley and husband Guy also of West Monroe, LA. Four Great-Grandchildren; Madison and Morgan Halley and Connor and Amanda Cook. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband; Prentice Cook. Mrs. Cook was an active member of the Eastern Star and Bear Creek Congregational Church and a former member of Jonesboro Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be Steve Shovan, Joey Anderson, Charlie Pyles, Lynn Nugent, Andy Pyles and David Thompson.

FRANCES DEETTE HADDOX Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Frances DeEtte Haddox, 87, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Dr. L.H. McCollough officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery. Mrs. Haddox, a retired secretary at Bastrop High school with 30 years of service, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2007 at Cherry Ridge Guest Care. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she served in many volunteer capacities. She was also a member of Kappa Kappa Iota and the Louisiana Teachers Association. She is survived by her son, William Kinny Haddox and wife DiAnne of Olive Branch, MS (formerly Bastrop); two grandchildren, Adam Haddox and wife Lauren of Baton Rouge, LA, Julie Davis and husband Andy of Monroe, LA; sister in-law, Ezie Kinnison of Hollywood, FL and host of Nieces and Nephews. Mrs. Haddox is preceded in death by her parents, George and Romaline Kinnison; husband, William Clayton Haddox; two brothers, Herschel and Virgil Kinnison. Serving as pallbearers are: Paul Laird, Frank Zametto, David Brumfield, Steven Parker, Adam Haddox, Andy Davis and Gary Cooper. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Golden Funeral Home. The family extends a special thanks for the love and prayers of the members at First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe.

BOBBY RAY JOHNSON, SR. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier City, LA SHREVEPORT, LA-Bobby Ray Johnson, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2007. Funeral services will be 10:00AM Thursday, March 15, 2007 in Faith Chapel at First Baptist Bossier. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Dean. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA. Mr. Johnson was born October 17, 1925 in Bellevue, LA. At age 17 he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country in the South Pacific during WWII. He received several commendations from his commanding officers for his resourcefulness and his ability to produce needed parts when required parts were unobtainable. His devotion to duty contributed to the successful operation of the 36 LCT'S. After leaving the Navy these skills went on to make him one of the most knowledgeable diesel mechanics in the Ark-La-Tex. In 1973 he opened Bobby Johnson Equipment Co. in Oil City, LA which is still a thriving business today. Even though Mr. Johnson officially retired a number of years ago he remained active daily, usually first to arrive and last one to leave. He was an inspiration to those who knew him. His knowledge of diesel motors was unparalleled. Often customers would call and ask him to listen to a motor over the phone and he could usually diagnose the problem. His level of integrity was highly respected in the trucking industry. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his son, David Johnson; parents, Frank and Maynard Johnson and brother, Donald Johnson. Surviving him is his loving wife, Nancy; sons, Bobby Ray Johnson, Jr. and wife Kathy, Danny Johnson and wife Cathy, Rev. Greg Johnson and wife Deborah, Mark Johnson and wife Sandy, Joe Johnson; daughters, Peggy Cooper, Carroll Maus and husband Jon, Diane Goodwill and husband Ramon, Amanda Bates and husband Tony; sister, Garnett Downey; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bobby Ray Johnson, III, Kevin Johnson, John David Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Chad Johnson and Greg Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be Milton Williams and James Pharr. The family would especially like to thank Dale (Turtle) Morris and George Tyler for their loyalty and friendship. To all his NASCAR family, farewell.

HULON HERSHALL RICHE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Hulon Hershall Riche, 89 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday March 15, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating . Interment to follow at Garden of Memories in Minden, LA. with full military honors under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Hulon Hershall Riche was born in Collinsville, MS. on March 8, 1918 to Thomas J. and Eunice Torrence Riche and passed away March 12, 2007 at his home. He grew up on a farm in Oak Grove, LA., attended schools in Oak Grove and was Valedictorian of Oak Grove High School, Class of 1934. After high school, he worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, building roads in North Louisiana. He graduated with honors from Louisiana State University in 1940, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering. He received a commission in the United States Marine Corps, and he served in the Marines for 22 years. He attained the rank of Colonel. During his career in the Marines, he served his country in a variety of assignments. He took part in the Pacific Theater of World War II, seeing action on Saipan, Tinian and Guam. After the war was over, his Marine Corps assignments took him to Arlington, Virginia; Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Camp Pendleton, California; Yokosuka, Japan; and Camp San Onofre, California. While at San Onofre, he was Commanding Officer of the Second Infantry Training Regiment. He retired from the Marines in 1962 and returned to Louisiana, where he became a Certified Life Underwriter for Southwestern Life Insurance Company for over 20 years. His later years were spent volunteering for West Ouachita Senior Center of West Monroe. He worked in the garden and the greenhouses, helping to raise many beautiful vegetables and plants, and sharing his knowledge of farming with other volunteers. He loved the Center, and said that he felt very close to God when he worked with the plants. He was a faithful member of McClendon Baptist Church for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Hadwin Riche; son, Charles Lacy Riche; and sister, Clelia Catholine Riche. Survivors include his wife, Judith McDonald Riche of West Monroe; daughter, Jane Riche Jones of Hixson, Tennessee, step-daughters Laurel McDonald White of Alexandria, Louisiana and Meredith McDonald Smith of Monroe, Louisiana; granddaughters, Samantha Lynn Jones of The Woodlands, Texas; and Ella Rose Smith of Monroe, Louisiana; grandson, Charles Bradley Riche of Bossier City,Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy Riche Patrick and James H. Patrick of Memphis, Tennessee; brother and sister-in-law, Norman C. and Shirley Mead Riche of Hamilton, New Zealand; Aunt Esther Powell of Radcliff, Kentucky; cousin Carolyn Gunter of Kitchen's Mill, South Carolina; dear friend Lodie Stewart of West Monroe, Louisiana; and many other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Wade Bishop, Richard McMillan, Jason Smith, Jimmy White, George Edward Meredith, and Bryn Meredith. Honorary pallbearers are fellow volunteers from the West Ouachita Senior Center of West Monroe. Visitation will be Wednesday March 14, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to West Monroe Senior Center or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MR. JAMES G. SACKMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. James G. Sackman, 86, of West Monroe, La. will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday March 15, 2007 at the First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Geary Phillips, Rev. Lowell Ashbrook, Rev. David Reddout and David Mahoney officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Sackman died March 12, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Sackman was a member of Evangel Temple, where he served as a deacon for 15 years and was an honorary board member. Before founding Evangel Temple in Monroe, LA. and Evangel Temple in Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Mr. Sackman was a deacon of First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe for 34 years, where he also served as the praise and worship director and Sunday school superintendent for over 30 years. He served the Prison Ministries for the La. District of the Assemblies of God Churches for over 10 years. Mr. Sackman was a member of the Ouachita Independent Insurance Agents Association, where he was honored as Insurance Person of the Year and he also served on the Layman's Council for the Southwestern Assemblies of God College. He served in Normandy during WWII in the U.S. Army Signal Corp Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Nora F. Sackman of West Monroe, LA; 4 children- Kay Sackman Takewell of Biloxi, MS, James G. Sackman, Jr. of Lady's Island, SC, Bobby L. Sackman and wife, Celeste of Monroe, LA. and Christy Sackman Dollins of West Monroe, LA; Brother-in-law,Harold Brakefield and wife, Cheryl of Hampton, GA; Grandchildren, Tiffany Algee, Kayla Sackman, Dustin Sackman, Annell Parker, Michael Parker, Kally Sackman, Jackie Tichenor and husband, Wes, Jenni Dollins and Ian Dollins; Great Grandchildren, Brittany, Cody, Keslie, Jordan, Payton, Kaleb, James Wesley, Ashlei, Christopher, and Nora Grace; Special Son-in-law, Jack C. Dollins, Jr. Pallbearers will be Melvin C. (Pee Wee) Clanton, Jack Dollins, Jr. Joe Farr, Jerry Hibbard, Harris Seigel, Dustin Sackman, Ian Dollins and Wes Tichenor. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Thomas, R. D. Farr, Richard Teddeton, David Swanson, and Board members of Evangel Temple, L. Michael Ashbrook, David Mahoney, Jack Dowell, Benny Johnson and Charles Pruitt. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Evangel Temple in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhomes.com.

IN MEMORY OF JAMES G. SACKMAN It is with deepest sympathy that we mourn the passing of Jim Sackman. Jim Sackman served the Insurance Industry for nearly 60 years. Along that great journey, Jim met many friends, clients and insurance professionals. Jim was always eager to reflect and share stories related to his journey. It seemed each story would always end with a laugh and a warm smile. The insurance industry has sustained a major loss... The loss of a gentleman and a dedicated professional. We express our love and compassion to all of the Sackman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

LANDON MICHAEL SLAVANT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Funeral services for Landon Michael Slavant, 20, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, March 15, 2007, at First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Fen officiating. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Landon was born June 7, 1986 in West Monroe, LA and passed away March 11, 2007, in Monroe, LA. Landon graduated from West Monroe High School in 2004 and had attended Louisiana Tech University. In high school, Landon was a member of the West Monroe Football and soccer teams where he received numerous awards including most valuable player and all-district. Landon was pursing a career with the United States Army before his death and will be remembered for infectious smile, engaging personality and unconditional love for his family and friends. Landon was also a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Landon is survived by his parents; Michael and Tammy Slavant; sister Lauren and husband Rowe M. Belcher; grandparents, John L. and Betty Stimac; Jim and Cheryl Slavant; John Gray; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins including; Lisa & Richard Crawford, Janet & Gary Hollis, Troy & Allie Slavant, Kelli & Donald Sorrells, Todd & Angela Slavant, Karen & Lennie Stewart, Lisa Gray; cousins; Lee, Tyler, & Cara Crawford, Claire, Cody & Connor Hollis, Christopher Slavant, Josh & Noah Sorrells, Rachel, Zach, & Caleb Thibodeaux, Drake & Mallory May. Pallbearers will be Daniel Barfield, Lee Crawford, Tyler Crawford, Matt "Ernie" Gardner, Cody Hollis, Riley Mabry, Drake May and Lance Smithson. Visitation will be Wednesday March 14, 2007 from 5PM until 9 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

LESTER FRANCIS TRAVIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mr. Lester Francis Travis, 80, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, March 15, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Home of Monroe, LA. Mr. Travis was born February 20, 1927 in Monroe, LA, and passed away March 11, 2007, in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church of Monroe, LA and served in the U. S. Navy in World War II. He was retired as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 446. Mr. Travis was preceded in death by his parents: Annabel and Martin Travis; brother: Martin Travis, Jr.; sister: Mary Nell Franks; daughter: Deborah Mock and granddaughter: Leslie Mock. Mr. Travis is survived by his wife of 58 years: Ann Travis; sons: Gary Travis and wife, Tammy, Lane Travis and wife Christie; daughter: Karen Walker and husband, Kenneth; son-in-law: Timothy Mock; grandchildren: Amy Hogan and husband, Bart, Emily Free and husband, Troy, Garrett Travis, Michael Travis and wife, Miranda, Chris Fisher, Jared Fisher, Sabrina Fisher, Keelan Murray, Logan Travis, Zachary Travis and Bryan Tullos; 12 great grandchildren; brother: Leroy Travis and sister: Catherine Anderson. Pallbearers will be: Jared Fisher, Chris Fisher, Garrett Travis, Troy Free, Bart Hogan, and Corey Lancaster. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Nettie Mae Cook, 96
JONESBORO — Nettie Mae Cook, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

L.C. Crawford, 69
EROS — L.C. Crawford, a building contractor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fredrick Scott Davis, 44
DELHI — Fredrick Scott Davis, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Winnie M. Dotson, 93
CROWVILLE — Winnie McDuffie Dotson, a former nurse and sundry store operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Dr. Bernard Doughty, 82
LOVELAND, Colo. — Dr. Bernard Doughty, a retired physician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Johnie Mae Dunaway, 77
Johnie Mae Dunaway of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Betty Francis, 79
Betty Francis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Pentecostal of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Andrew Paul Franklin, 39
KELLY — Andrew Paul "Andy" Franklin, Hercules Drilling Co. motorman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services today. Burial will be in Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla.

Andrew Hedgepeth, 75
DENHAM SPRINGS — Andrew "Seaport" Hedgepeth, formerly of Baskin, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Coy Hodge, 79
JONESBORO — Coy Hodge died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Albert Howard, 83
RAYVILLE — Albert Howard, a stockman, died Friday. Services are noon Friday at Bright Morning Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service Friday. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elizabeth C. Randall, 93
OLLA — Elizabeth Ouida Cockerham Randall, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service today. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery, Jena.

Dorothy Washam, 83
RUSTON — Dorothy Washam, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Mary Dale Wiggins, 93
RAYVILLE — Mary Dale Wiggins, a retired sales clerk, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until time of service. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Hattie Mae Williams, 76
BASTROP — Hattie Mae Williams, a homemaker and laborer at a laundry facility, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill.

Mable B. Williams, 68
JONESBORO — Mable B. Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Wake is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Cena Wilson, 94
FARMERVILLE — Cena Wilson, a florist, died Monday. Services re 10 a.m. Thursday at Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Odell Allen Wilson, 84
Odell Allen Wilson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Bosco Cemetery south of Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Herbert H. Wooten Jr., 57
Herbert H. Wooten Jr. of Monroe, a salesman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Wooten Family Cemetery, Kelly.

Previously acknowledged
Clement, Debra Chapman: 2 p.m. today, Providence Worship Center, Lake Providence.
Glover, Robert Wayne "Bone": 1 p.m. Friday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Marsh, Carrie Madeline: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Phillips, Barnie: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Smith, Russell Carter: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice.
Travis, Lester Francis: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Warren, Hoyle Ray: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Washam, Dorothy: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston

March 15 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. L. C. CRAWFORD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. L. C. Crawford, 68 of Eros, LA will be held Friday, March 16, 2007 at 11:00AM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Elvin Wheelis and Rev. Ronnie Burns officiating. Interment to follow at Salem Cemetery in Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Crawford was born June 28, 1938 and passed away March 13, 2007. Mr. Crawford was a building contractor for over 30 years, and a member of Louisiana Builders Association. Mr. Crawford was a member of First Baptist Church in Eros where he was a deacon and a Sunday School teacher . He was also a member of Choctaw Riding Club. Some of his favorite pastimes were hunting, horses and basketball. Mr. Crawford was a devoted husband and a wonderful father and PaPaw. Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 50 years; Pat Crawford of Eros, LA; 2 daughters; Carla Loyd of Gladewater, TX and Julie Gryder and husband George of Eros, LA; 1 granddaughter; Katie Gryder; sister; Polly Brown of Shreveport, LA; nephews; Jerry, Huey Len and Jeffrey Brown and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Zack Brown, Huey Brown, Harvey Vaughn, Lonnie Fuller, Terry Massey, and Clint Walker. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Eros, LA 168 Mark Fuller Road, Eros, LA 71238. Visitation will be Thursday, March 15, 2007 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrickn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

WINNIE McDUFFIE DOTSON Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie McDuffie Dotson, 93 ,of Crowville, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Keith Dowden officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Dotson was born October 22, 1913 in Lincoln Parish, LA and passed away Tuesday March 13, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Crowville, a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Crowville, LA. She was a nurse for Dr. C.D. Powell, operated a sundry store in Crowville, loved to do handwork, crocheted many afghans in time, and loved to sing in her church choir. She was preceded in death byhusband-Raleigh Dotson, Jr. Father- George Washington McDuffie,Mother-Margaret Henrietta (Huggins) McDuffie, 5 Brothers-James N McDuffie, Lee McDuffie, Myles McDuffie, Herbert McDuffie, and Billy McDuffie; 5 Sisters-Ola Beall, Mary Belle Holmes, Floy Gregg, Alice McDuffie, and twin sister Minnie Hart. Survivors include: Numerous nieces and nephews The Pallbearers will be Keith Bringol, Dwain Tharpe, Sammy Dennard, Don Parker, Don Franklin, and John Flowers To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com

In Memory of JAMES G. SACKMAN It is with deepest sympathy that we mourn the passing of Jim Sackman. Jim Sackman served the Insurance Industry for nearly 60 years. Along that great journey, Jim met many friends, clients and insurance professionals. Jim was always eager to reflect and share stories related to his journey. It seemed each story would always end with a laugh and a warm smile. The insurance industry has sustained a major loss.....the loss of a gentleman and a dedicated professional. We express our love and compassion to all of the Sackman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you... The Staff of Bennett Seymour Insurance

MARY DALE REEVES MORRIS WIGGINS Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Dale Wiggins, age 93, of Rayville, will be held 2:00PM, Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Brown Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville with Rev. Floyd Duchesne officiating. Interment will follow at the Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, LA. Mary Dale Wiggins was born April 24, 1913 in Polkville, MS. She passed away Monday March 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Wiggins; parents, Archie and Annie Reeves; two sisters, Ethel and Minnie Reeves; and one brother, Jeff Ray Reeves. Mary is survived by five sisters-in-law, Mae Reeves of Clayton, LA., Madge Huff of Start, LA., Nettie Bradshaw of Alto, LA., Bertie Allen of Alto, LA., and Mildred Burroughs of Rayville, LA.; one aunt, Virgie Gandy; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time at the funeral home. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Words of condolences may be sent to the Family online by visiting www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

Dianne D. Atkinson, 65
DUBACH — Dianne Dumas Atkinson, a retired insurance clerk, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Vickie Lynn Brazzel, 50
CORINTH — Vickie Lynn Brazzel, a housewife, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Corinth Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Johnny Claude Cordell, 51
RAYVILLE — Johnny Claude Cordell, an insurance agent, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Beach Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robert Lee Crews, 50
TRANSYLVANIA — Robert Lee Crews, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Fredrick Scott Davis, 44
DELHI — Fredrick Scott Davis, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Rosa Roan Faller, 87
BASTROP — Rosa Mirabella Roan Faller died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at First Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Joe Gage, 84
RUSTON — Joe Gage, a retired banker formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died March 8. Services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Felton Ray George, 41
Felton Ray George of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Shane Hattaway, 37
SIMSBORO — Shane Hattaway, an oilfield worker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Antioch Cemetery, Simsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Andrew F. Hedgepeth, 75
DENHAM SPRINGS — Andrew "Seaport" F. Hedgepeth, a retired mechanic formerly of Baskin, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until time of service. Burial will be in Baskin Cemetery.

Randall Hendrix, 40
TOPEKA, Kan. - Randall Hendrix, a laborer formerly of Delhi, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Coye Hodge, 79
MARION — Coy Hodge died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Union Cemetery, Marion under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Wesley Johnson, 79
BASTROP — Wesley Johnson died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday.

Faye Waldrop Johnston, 82
EXTENSION — Faye Elizabeth Waldrop Johnston, a retired schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Matthews Cemetery, Extension.

Nellie Jones, 88
Nellie Jones of West Monroe, a retired private sitter, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lynda Pearl McMillin, 68
JONESVILLE — Lynda Pearl McMillin, Dr. Charlie Passman's assistant and cafeteria worker at Jonesville Elementary School, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Dexter Alan Pipes, 18
COLLINSTON — Dexter Alan Pipes, a student, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Patricia Jones Rabun, 50
BASTROP — Patricia Jones Rabun, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Hulon Hershall Riche, 89
Hulon Hershall Riche of West Monroe, a retired insurance underwriter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Minden.

William Ridley Jr., 85
WISNER — William Ridley Jr., a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Patsy Pohl Rowland, 59
COLUMBIA — Patsy Marie Pohl Rowland, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

James G. Sackman, 86
James G. Sackman of West Monroe, a retired insurance salesman, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Landon M. Slavant, 20
Landon Michael Slavant of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Monika L. Stubblefield, 28
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Monika Lynette Stubblefield, a homemaker formerly of Delhi, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Florine Taylor, 93
Florine Taylor of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby Thomas-Shephard, 67
HAYWARD, Calif. — Ruby Thomas-Shephard, an executive school district secretary, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lester Francis Travis, 80
Lester Francis Travis of Monroe, an electrician, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jerry Van Underwood, 60
LIDDIEVILLE — Jerry Van Underwood, a retired welder, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Ernestine Watkins, 73
Ernestine Watkins of Monroe, a cook, died March 7. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Herman 'Pete' White, 74
JONESVILLE — Herman Ray "Pete" White died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Leila Virginia Whitten, 93
START — Leila Virginia Eppinette Whitten, a retired cafeteria worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Matthew Whittington, 16
FERRIDAY — Matthew Whittington died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Jerri Wood, 40
FERRIDAY — Jerri Wood died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

John Wood, 46
FERRIDAY — John Wood died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Clement, Debra Chapman: 2 p.m. today, Providence Worship Center, Lake Providence.
Cook, Nettie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Davis, Fredrick Scott: 11 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Dotson, Winnie M.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Dunaway, Johnie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Francis, Betty: 10 a.m. today, Pentecostal of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe.
Glover, Robert Wayne "Bone": 1 p.m. Friday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Howard, Albert: noon Friday, Bright Morning Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Marsh, Carrie Madeline: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Phillips, Barnie: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Smith, Russell Carter: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Bernice.
Travis, Lester Francis: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Warren, Hoyle Ray: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Washam, Dorothy: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wiggins, Mary Dale: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Williams, Hattie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Williams, Mable B.: 11 a.m. Friday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Wilson, Cena: 10 a.m. today, Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Wooten, Herbert H. Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe

March 16 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOHNNY CLAUDE CORDELL Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Johnny Claude Cordell, 51, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Beach Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Johnny Cordell was born on October 3, 1955 in Delhi, LA and passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Johnny Cordell was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Rachel Cordell. Survivors include his Wife, Cindy Cordell of Rayville, LA; Daughter: Kelly Elise Martin and husband, Christopher Ryan and Son: Daniel Colby Cordell; Grandsons, Ethan Cordell and Ayden Conner Martin; Step Granddaughter, Destiny Martin; Brother, Jimmy Cordell and wife, Jena all of Rayville, LA; Sisters, Jeanette Wilson and husband, Jerry of Bastrop, LA and Joyce Martin and husband, Jerry of Minden, LA; Mother-In-Law, Betty Wilcox of Aberdeen, ID. Pallbearers will be Terry Wilson, Todd Wilson, Jeff Martin, Stephen Cordell, George Speight and Tommy Shoemaker. Visitation will be 4:30PM until 9:00PM, Friday at the funeral home. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

WILLIE ERNEST MEREDITH, JR. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Willie Ernest Meredith, Jr., age 87 of Wisner will be held at 2 P. M., Saturday, March 17, 2007 from the First Baptist Church in Wisner with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Mr. Meredith was born in Clarks, LA on October 19, 1919 to the union of Willie Ernest and Belle Prestridge Meredith and died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at the Plantation Manor Nursing Center in Winnsboro. Ernest began flying at the age of 16. He attended Northwestern State College where he played basketball and was on the swimming team He served as a pilot during World War II where he flew "the Hump". After the war, he served as a civilian flight instructor. He was a good coach, teacher until his retirement in 1979. During his coaching career he had two state championship teams. One at Olla High School in 1949 and one at Wisner High School in 1979. Coach continued to fly after his retirement and taught many of his friends to fly. He was also an active member of the First Baptist Church in Wisner. Survivors include his wife: Mary Jo Hawkins Meredith, his daughters: Jo Caldwell and her husband: Mike and Jan Williamson all of Wisner, his grandchildren: Chris Roberts and her husband: Todd, Devin Caldwell and his wife:Tandi and John Williamson, his great-grandchildren: Tyler Roberts, Tanner Roberts, Makayla Roberts, Cade Caldwell and Chelsea Ardoine, his sister: Mary Louise Douglas and her husband: A.J. of Grayson. Pallbearers will be Bobby Blunt, Devin Caldwell, Todd Roberts, Donald Ross, Tyler Roberts, Paul Douglas, Louis Johnson and James Lachney. Honorary pallbearers are all his former student athletes. Visitation will be Friday from 6 P. M. until 9 P. M. at First Baptist Church in Wisner.

ATSY MARIE POHL ROWLAND Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Patsy Marie Pohl Rowland, age 59 of Columbia will be held at 10 A. M., Friday, March 16, 2007 from the First United Methodist Church in Columbia with Rev. Pamela Roy and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Mrs. Rowland was born in San Angelo, TX on August 22, 1947 to the union of Jerry Rudolph and Lenora Sefcik Pohl and died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at St. Francis North Medical Center in Monroe. She was homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbia. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband: Charlie Mack Rowland, her daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra and Bo Russell, Donna and David May, her grandchildren: Brady Wayne May, Colden Mack Russell and Baylor Marie Russell all of Columbia, her brother and sister-in-law: Bobby and Georgia Pohl of Monroe, her sisters: Lidice Broussard of Columbia and Sallie Flint and her husband: James of Monroe, her god-children: Jason Broussard and Jerri Edmiston, her mother-in-law: Thelma Rowland of Columbia, her brother-in-law: Dennis Rowland and his wife, Susan of Columbia, her sister-in-law: Sue Grisham and her husband: Marv of El Paso, TX and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister: Georgia Menke, her nephew: Jerry Pohl and her father-in-law: Mack Rowland. Pallbearers will be Richard Edmiston, Ronnie Pohl, Trey Pender, Tom Callaway, Drew Keahey and Crickett Crockett. Honorary pallbearers are J.T.Lee, Henry Pender, Buddy Page and the Board of Directors of Caldwell Bank and Trust Co. Any planned memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church of Columbia.

MRS. MARY FLORINE TAYLOR Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Florine Taylor, 93, will be 2:00PM, Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Martindale. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Taylor was born on October 22, 1913 and passed away on March 14, 2007. She was preceded in death by her son, Bon Ingram Taylor, Jr. Survivors are her husband, Bon Ingram Taylor; daughter, Linda Taylor Nelson and husband William B. Nelson, Jr. of West Monroe; grandson, William B. Nelson, III and wife Lisa of Monroe, Todd Taylor Nelson and wife Patti of West Monroe, John Timothy Nelson and wife Mamie of West Monroe; granddaughters, Bonalyn Nelson Boyd and husband Jeff of Jacksonville, FL, Whitney Taylor Hale and husband Todd of Gainesville, FL, Shea Taylor Andrews and husband Shane of Union City, TN, Alexandria Taylor of Nashville, TN; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Taylor Hockaday and husband Edward of Trenton, TN and Sue Taylor of Trenton, TN; 8 great grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and attended Dr. Tennison's Sunday school class. Her family would like for her to be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was to spend time with her family. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be 12:00PM until 1:00PM, Saturday, March 16, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

LEILA VIRGINA EPPINETTE WHITTEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Leila Virginia Eppinette Whitten, 93, of Start, LA will be 2:00PM Friday March 16, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel — Rayville, LA with Rev. Ken Bowman officiating. Burial will be at Start Cemetery. Mrs. Whitten was born June 18, 1913 in Start LA. Mrs. Whitten passed away at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Whitten's career included service at Rayville High School cafeteria, Frank Walker's in Monroe and Glenwood Hospital's Dietary Department in West Monroe. She played basketball in school,and was a fan of the Lady Indians basketball team at ULM, attending many home games. She believed in the Lord Jesus Christ; she loved and cared for her family and friends dearly. She delighted in her grand children and their children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Leon Eppinette and Maude Bennett Eppinette; her husband Martin Luther Whitten; her son, John Sidney Whitten, Sr.; and her brothers Raymond Archie Eppinette, Sr. and Allen Edward Eppinette. Survivors include daughters, Elizabeth Whitten Johnston and her husband Charles Johnston, Sr., of Start, Betty Faye Whitten of Monroe; grandchildren, Karen Hart and husband Rusty, Johnette Whitten, Johnny Whitten and wife Debbie , Diana Litton and husband Hank, Russell Brent Whitten and wife Linda, Bobby Hendrix Jr., Marty Hendrix and wife Rhonda, Troy Whitten and wife Beatriz, Claudio Whitten; fourteen great grandchildren, and fourteen great, great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Marty Hendrix, Bobby Hendrix, Jr., Russell Brent Whitten, Johnny Whitten, Ben Hart, and Michael Hart. On line registry / condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mary J. Adams, 86
Mary J. Adams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Doris Mae Bassett, 76
OAK GROVE — Doris Mae Bassett, a clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Elbert Borland, 72
JONESBORO — Elbert Borland, a highway department worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Quitman.

Dorothy W. Buffington, 77
OAK GROVE — Dorothy Wynne Buffington, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Church of God, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lounell Caldwell, 83
HOUSTON — Lounell Caldwell, retired Grambling State University custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

L.C. Crawford, 68
EROS — L.C. Crawford, a contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Eros.

Margie Ree Gathrite, 78
TALLULAH — Margie Ree Gathrite, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Freddie George, 50
Freddie George of Monroe, a Holiday Inn housekeeping supervisor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Merrily Lee Handy, 59
Merrily Lee "Mildred Bee Mama" Handy, a gospel singer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Rhymes, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Odell Lewis Ingram, 96
JONES — Odell Lewis Ingram, formerly of Nashville, Tenn., a retired Jarman Shoe Factory supervisor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Phillip Robinson Funeral Home, Nashville, Tenn. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, and noon until service time Sunday at Phillip Robinson Funeral Home, Nashville. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Nashville.

Agnes Johnson, 74
CLARKS — Agnes Johnson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Gray Cemetery, Clarks.

Mary E. McConathy, 81
JONESBORO — Mary Evelyn McConathy died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mount Olive West Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Peggy Owens Riggs, 79
FERRIDAY — Peggy Queen Owens Riggs, a waitress, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Ruth Dunn Rogillio, 93
GRAYSON — Ruth Dunn Rogillio died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Private graveside service will be in Rogillio Family Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Alyce Ann Russell, 93
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Alyce Ann Russell, a manager, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon until time of service at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Christopher T. Smith, 29
Christopher Tyrone Smith of Monroe, a former Guide Plant worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Michael Stapleton, 39
DELHI — Michael Stapleton, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Church, Delhi. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Seven Star Cemetery, Warden.

George Edward Till, 71
George Edward Till of Monroe, a retired Monroe Housing Authority maintenance worker, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Leonard Taylor, 55
Leonard Taylor of Monroe died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Wake services are noon-5 p.m. today at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Bessie Waters, 77
RAYVILLE — Bessie Waters died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Matthew Whittington, 16
FERRIDAY — Matthew Whittington, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Vidalia Assembly of God. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Huey P. Williams, 75
OAKLAND, Calif. — Huey P. Williams, a truck driver formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Phillips Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Brazzel, Vickie Lynn: 2 p.m. today, Corinth Baptist Church.
Cook, Nettie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Cordell, Johnny Claude: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Dotson, Winnie M.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Dunaway, Johnie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Faller, Rosa Mirabella Roan: 3 p.m. Saturday, First Church of God, Bastrop.
Francis, Betty: 10 a.m. today, Pentecostal of the Twin Cities Church, West Monroe.
Gage, Joe: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
George, Felton Ray: 4 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Glover, Robert Wayne "Bone": 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Howard, Albert: Noon today at Bright Morning Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Johnson, Wesley: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Johnston, Faye Waldrop: 11 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ridley, William Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Rowland, Patsy Pohl: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.
Taylor, Florine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Thomas-Shephard, Ruby: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Winnsboro.
Travis, Lester Francis: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Underwood, Jerry Van: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Watkins, Ernestine: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness, Monroe.
Whitten, Leila Virginia: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Wiggins, Mary Dale: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Williams, Hattie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Williams, Mable B.: 11 a.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Wilson, Cena: 10 a.m. today, Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Wooten, Herbert H. Jr.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe

March 17, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANITA BAHAM DERBONNE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Heaven is rejoicing as Anita Baham Derbonne went home on March 15th in Eros, LA. As a former resident of Lafayette she taught at several elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School system. She was an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She served as the Children's Minister at First Baptist Church where she was an active member. Her zest for life was an inspiration to everyone. Mrs. Derbonne is survived by two sons, Otis Lemie Derbonne and wife Faye Courville of Plano, TX; Herman Jack Derbonne and wife Diane Hedrick of Shreveport, LA., and two daughters, Dianne and her husband Larry Carriere of Lafayette, Dale and husband Paul Robinson of Eros, LA. She has one surviving sister, Kitty Endicott of Lafayette.There are 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Jack Derbonne and two brothers, Don and O. W. Baham and her parents. The visitation and services will be held on Saturday, March 17th, 2007 at the Chapel of First Baptist Church, 1117 Lafayette Street. Officiating will be Rev. Perry Sanders. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, 2300 University Avenue. Flowers may be sent to First Baptist Church of Lafayette at 12:00 noon on Saturday, or memorials may be made to the Children's Building Fund, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3888, Lafayette, LA 70502

MR. J. ROSS JOHNSTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. J. Ross Johnston will be at 2 P. M. Sunday, March 18, 2007 at New Chapel Baptist Church in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Dupree. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. J. Ross Johnston, 68, went to meet the Lord on March 15, 2007. He was born on July 30, 1938 in Choudrant, LA. He was a resident of West Monroe. He served as a credit manager for Montgomery Ward before retiring with 29 years of service as Senior Vice President with Central Bank. After retiring, he continued his banking career with Caldwell Bank & Trust Company in Columbia and Louisiana Independent Bankers Association. He was active for many years in a number of civic and professional associations, including the Louisiana Bankers Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, and a volunteer officer for the Monroe Police Department. He also served as President of the Board at Ridgedale Academy. Ross was a member of New Chapel Baptist Church in West Monroe. Ross was preceded in death by his parents, James Scott and Lillie Lois Couch Johnston and a brother, William Johnston. Survivors are his wife of 43 years, Brenda Walker Johnston; sons, Captain Scott N. Johnston and wife Lisa of Minden, LA, Captain Aaron Johnston and wife Victoria of Fort Gordon, GA; brother, Bobby Johnston and wife Florence of Shreveport, LA; sister, Linda and husband Reese Hood of Minden, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Charles Ford of Pineville, LA; numerous nephews and nieces. After his retirement, Ross enjoyed working and farming his land in Downsville. His true joy was to nurture and grow peas which he gave away to family and friends. Pallbearers will be Donald J. Finley, Gary Hamilton, Bernard Heflin, Ken Pettitt, Barney Lambert and Harper McKay. Honorary pallbearers will be the men and women of the Downsville graduating Class of 1956. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe and 1:00P.M. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the New Chapel Hill Building Fund, where he was currently serving on the building committee. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

MRS. ANELIA DEE MONNIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Anelia Dee Monnin, age 69 of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00PM, Sunday, March 18, 2007 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville with Rev. David Mayo and Bro. Wilford Earl Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs. Monnin was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Pentecostal Church of Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie L. and Minnie C. Smith. She passed away on March 16, 2007. Survivors include: Husband of 55 years, Lawrence "Ed" Monnin of Monroe, LA;1 Daughter: Kathy Ratcliff and husband, Gary Lynn of Monroe, LA; 2 Sons: Gerald E. Monnin, Sr. and wife Pat of Rayville, LA, Joel T. Monnin, Sr. of Monroe, LA; 2 Sisters: Mildred Jackson and Dale Free both of Rayville, LA; 1 Brother: Tommie Smith of Monroe, LA;7 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers are Lloyd Hamm, Greg Hamm, Brian Pierce, Ronnie Smith, Clay Clark and Bobby Gulledge. Honorary Pallbearers are Terry Rainbolt, and Bo Horne, and Joe Hamm Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, Saturday, March 17th at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville. Online condolences / registry at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

GEORGE EDWARD TILL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. George Edward Till, 71 of Monroe, will be at 10:00AM Saturday, March 17, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Ron Lowe and Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Mr. Till passed away on March 15, 2007. He was born in Delhi, LA on August 10, 1935 to the late John and Mary Till. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Rose MaryAnne Till; 3 sisters, and 7 brothers. Mr. Till leaves behind to cherish his memory 3 daughters, Cheryl Sober and husband David, Jennifer Wilkey and husband David, and Joy Till; one son, Dusty Till and wife Patricia; 8 grandchildren, Dana and Zachary Sober, Jesse, Danielle and Kayla Wilkey, Tressie Rachal, D.J., and Amelia Till; 3 sisters, Floriece Free, Alice Arnold, and Stella Buckles; 2 brothers, Jack Till and wife Rose; and James Till and wife Judy; along with many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Zachary Sober, Jesse Wilkey, Randy Adams, Adam Daniels, Kent Daniels, Alex McDaniel, and Graham Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be the Frances Tower Residents and Bobby Thompson. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Southern Care Hospice and everyone at Frances Towers; and many thanks to nurse, Ellie Ferguson. Mr. Till will be dearly missed by his family and the many friends whose lives he touched along the way. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

Dr. George C. Brian Jr., 87
Dr. George C. Brian Jr. of Monroe, a retired University of Louisiana at Monroe professor, died Thursday. Services will be at Northminster Church, Monroe at a time to be announced later. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Young Cemetery, Zachary.

Betty Jean Brice, 57
Betty Jean Brice of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gibsland Cemetery.

Vasmine Carlisle, Infant
OAK GROVE — Vasmine Carlisle, infant daughter of Marisa Carlisle, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Alexander I Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mazel Chatham, 83
FARMERVILLE — Mazel Chatham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Chatham under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Frances E. Hudson, 72
Frances E. Hudson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kathleen C. Kelly, 86
BASTROP — Kathleen Carpenter Kelly, an licensed practical nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Carolyn King, 52
EROS — Carolyn King, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

LT Lee, 84
RUSTON — LT Lee, owner and operator of China Inn Restaurant, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Willie E. Meredith Jr., 87
WISNER — Willie Ernest Meredith Jr., a World War II pilot, civilian flight instructor and retired high school coach, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Rita Reeves, 49
SICILY ISLAND — Rita Reeves, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Isaiah Smith, 64
Isaiah Smith of Monroe, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Cemetery.

Mary Florine Taylor, 93
Mary Florine Taylor, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George Edward Till, 71
George Edward Till of Monroe, retired from the Monroe Housing Authority maintenance department, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Matthew Whittington, 16
FERRIDAY — Matthew Whittington, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Vidalia Assembly of God, Ferriday. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger.

Jerri Wood, 40
FERRIDAY — Jerri Wood died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

John Wood, 42
FERRIDAY — John Wood died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Borland, Elbert: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Buffington, Dorothy W.: 1 p.m. today, First Church of God, Oak Grove.
Caldwell, Lounell: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Cordell, Johnny Claude: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Dunaway, Johnie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe.
Faller, Rosa Mirabella Roan: 3 p.m. today, First Church of God, Bastrop.
Gage, Joe: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Gathrite, Margie Ree: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
George, Felton Ray: 4 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
George, Freddie: 2 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Handy, Merrily Lee: 1 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Ingram, Odell Lewis: 2 p.m. Sunday, Phillip Robinson Funeral Home, Nashville, Tenn.
Johnson, Agnes: 11 a.m. today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks.
Johnson, Wesley: 1 p.m. today, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ridley Jr., William: 1 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Riggs, Peggy Owens: 3 p.m. Sunday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Rogillio, Ruth Dunn: 10 a.m. today, Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks.
Stapleton, Michael: 1 p.m. today, Greater One Church, Delhi.
Taylor, Florine: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Taylor, Leonard: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Thomas-Shephard, Ruby: 2 p.m. today, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Winnsboro.
Watkins, Ernestine: 2 p.m. today, St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness, Monroe.
Williams, Hattie Mae: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Williams, Huey P.: 11 a.m. today, St. Phillips Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wooten, Herbert H. Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

March 18, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. DILLON SELIDA DELANCY BEEBE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Dillon Selida Delancy Beebe, 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday March 19, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Rodney White and Rev. John Moden officiating. Mrs. Beebe passed away on March 16, 2007 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was a member of the Eastside Church of God Church and was retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board, where she was a secretary at Robinson Elementary School. Mrs. Beebe loved to sew, ski and fish. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ada Delancy; two sisters, Dorothy Russell and Notrie Ross and by one brother, Donald Delancy. Survivors include her husband, Harley Beebe; son, Randall Beebe; daughter, Selida Dawkins; grandchildren, Creede Dawkins and Crandon Dawkins; brother, Edwin Delancy; two sisters, Betty Delancy and Mildred Findley and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Delancy, Donnie Delancy, Russell Delancy, Mike Delancy, Bill Beebe and Shane Beebe. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospitality Apartments P.O. Box 25213 Houston, TX 77265-5213 Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

DR. GEORGE C. BRIAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Services for Dr. George C. Brian of Monroe, LA. will be at 2:00 P. M. Monday, March 19, 2007 at Northminster Church with Reverend Dr. C. Welton Gaddy and Reverend Carl Gregg officiating. Interment will be in Young Family Cemetery, in Baton Rouge, LA. at 1:00 P. M. Tuesday, March 20, 2007, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Dr. Brian, Professor Emeritus of Speech and Theatre at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, LA. He was born July 16, 1919 in Baton Rouge, LA. and died March 15, 2007 in Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, during his service in the Army he served on the front lines monitoring enemy radio transmissions. He earned his BA, MA and PhD from Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Brian was talented in many ways. His career at ULM brought Broadway stars to Monroe and he became friends with actors such as Mercedes Mc Cambridge and Andy Devine. Dr. Brian made several movies and documentaries here in Louisiana. "The Gift of the Ouachita" has been seen in all parish schools. Dr. Brian also filmed and directed many other movies and plays. He was the director of the Youth Theatre, which touched many lives. He could tap dance, sing, act and as everyone knows could make them laugh. He preformed with the Twin City Ballet Co. for 30 years. His directing and acting career spanned for many years. He was active in his writings until his death. He was a Paul Harris member of the Rotary Club, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, American Legion and lifetime member of the Little Theatre. He was also a charter member of Northminster Church. Dr. Brian was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Tharpe Brian and a brother, Walker Brian. Dr. Brian is survived by his wife Freida Adams Brian, daughter Carol Brian Luscombe and husband Burl, three step-children, Michel J. Adams, Brent Adams and wife Rhonda, Liese Adams Borden and husband Roland, two grandchildren, Katie and Brian Carnahan, seven step-grandchildren, Devin Luscombe, Lane, Lauren and Brent Borden, John and Anna Adams and Kirstie Henley Pallbearers will be Mike Cappel, John Roa, James Rasberry, Pat Vogt, Fred Huenefeld, and V. P. Dalrymple. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. B. Morris Phillips, Johnny Sampognaro, Jim Files, Eris Ginn and H. T. Garner. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Memorials may be made to Northminster Church, The Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana or the charity of your choice. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

BERNARD E. DOUGHTY, M D Riser funeral Home Olla, LA. Dr.Bernard Ellery Doughty of Loveland, Colorado, passed away on March 13, 2007 at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was born on September 24, 1924 in Utility, Louisiana. A native of Louisiana, Dr. Doughty had a special love for his friends and family where he grew up, lived and worked. As a young boy, he lived in Tullos where his father was sheriff. He delivered papers for the Alexandria Daily Town Talk after his family moved to Pineville, LA. He had fond memories of taking shortcuts through the graveyard on his delivery route and of watching military training maneuvers in the Pineville area. His love of the area was always with him, prompting him to return whenever he was given the opportunity. Upon graduation from Bolton High School in Alexandria, LA. (Class of '42), Bernard attended college at Louisiana College in Pineville where he graduated in 1945 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and chemistry. He was accepted to Louisiana State University Medical School and moved to New Orleans, LA. in 1945. While studying for his Doctor of Medicine Degree , which he received in 1950, Bernard served his Internship at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans and his Residency at Metarie Hospital in Metarie, LA. Upon his graduation from LSU Medical School, Bernard made two important life changes: He married Delores Anita Gasper of Metarie, LA , and he joined the United States Navy. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant-JG in the Medical Corps and served on active duty from 1950 to 1953. While commissioned with the Navy, he was assigned to Oklahoma City, OK; Des Moines, IA San Diego, CA. and onboard ship in Korea. In 1953, he became a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the Naval Reserve until he was honorably discharged in 1962. As a result of his military service, Bernard was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. In 1953, Dr Doughty and his young family moved to Jena, LA. He joined Dr. Guy Campbell in his general medical practice at Jena Hospital. In 1957, he established a new medical practice in Vidalia, LA and saw patients at the hospital in Natchez, MS. He rejoined Dr. Campbell in 1958 when he had an opportunity to purchase the Jena Hospital. He practiced medicine in Jena for the next twelve years. In 1970, he moved to South Carolina as a corporate physician for Spring Mills, but he returned to the state he loved in 1971 when he joined the staff of Hardtner Medical Center in Urania, LA. After retiring from private practice in 1985, he worked on a contract basis as an Emergency Room physician. In 1997, Dr. Doughty moved to Tampa, FL, and later to Loveland, CO., to live with his daughter, Stephanie. During these years, Bernard kept in touch with his friends and relatives in Central Louisiana and enthusiastically anticipated news from home. Throughout his lifetime, Bernard was dedicated to the art and science of healing. He was a gifted physician and treated his patients with respect and care. He was interested in all aspects of medicine and was a gifted diagnostician, with emphasis on general surgery, obstetrics and cardiology. While Dr. Doughty will be remembered by his family and friends for his sense of humor, he also had a wide range of interests. He loved outdoor pursuits including golfing, Flyfishing, hunting and camping. He made motorcycle trips to various places in the United States and indulged his love of American history. At an early age, he practiced photography and film development. He was a self-taught artist and a self-taught computer programmer. He had great fun learning to cook and experimenting with new methods and gadgets. More than anything, he enjoyed surprising his children with his latest accomplishment. Dr. Doughty was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Irene Tradewell Doughty, his father: Bernard Ellis Doughty, his stepmother:Myra Howard Doughty and two sisters: Ruby Arlene Doughty and Addie Marie Doughty Mullins. He is ssurvived by his children, Cynthia Marie Doughty, Michael Bernard Doughty, Judith Lynn Doughty and Stephanie Anne Doughty and his brother: Howard Ellis Doughty Visitation will be at Riser Funeral Home, Olla, LA. on Monday, March 19th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Tullos, LA on Tuesday, March 20th, with viewing at 9:00 a.m. and the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Everett Mayo of Aimwell, LA. will conduct the services. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Cemetery in Pineville, LA.

MRS. FRANCES HUDSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Hudson, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday March 19, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Hudson died on March 16, 2007 at the Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA. She was a devoted wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gertrude Stephens; four brothers and three sisters and a daughter, Joanna Faulkner. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of fifty-seven years, H.G. Hudson, Jr.; daughter, Recie Sullivan and two sons, Ben and Lew Hudson; grandchildren, Tony Sullivan Jr., Dusty Sullivan and wife Brandy, Crystal Worthman and husband Will, Matthew Sullivan, Chris Whitlock and wife Jenny and Shelly Hudson; great grandchildren, Jacob Sullivan, Madelyn and Madison Ellington Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time on Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association Online Registry/ Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JIMMY E. KELLY 03/18/44-06/08/06 The months have passed by. The holidays are gone. Now, Todays your birthday. How will we go on ? No cake. No candles lit. No snapshots taken. Just remembering the years before That's how we will be celebrating. You slipped away from us so fast On that summer day in June The days after have been such a blur For you left us too soon These feelings we have cannot be described Because since you left A part of us has died. The love we have for you will never be mistaken For on your birthday this year You will be spending it with angels in Heaven! > Your wife, Anna Marie and daughters, Tenna, Sandy and Misty.

MRS. CAROLYN KING Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn King 52, of Eros, LA will be held at 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Chatham with Rev. R.C. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home,West Monroe. Mrs. King was born April 24, 1954 in Montgomery, LA and died March 16, 2007 in Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. King was a member of First Baptist Church in Chatham. She had served on the town council of Eros and currently Commissioner of Elections. Mrs. King has touched many lives through her life sharing her home and love, serving as a foster parent. She was recognized many times as Louisiana Foster parent of the Year. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents, Odell and Gerldine Roberts; sister, Tammy Roberts. Mrs. King is survived by her husband, Johnnie W. King; children, Dusty King, Dereck King, Daniel King, Ronald King, William King, Victor King, Tina King and Pepper King; sister, Donna L. Crowell; brothers, David O. Roberts, Roger D. Roberts, Keith Roberts and Kevin Roberts; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 58 foster children; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ashley Mac Henning, Jason Roberts, David O. Roberts, Jr., Shawn LaCroix, Tracy Beamesderfer, and Chris Hartley. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. Monday at First Baptist Church Chatham. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes .com

MABEL IRENE TAYLOR LOWREY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Mabel Irene Taylor Lowrey, 91, will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston with Rev. David Carter officiating. Mrs. Lowery was born July 26, 1915 in Ruston, LA and died March 15, 2007 in Mer Rouge, LA. Mrs. Lowery is survived by her children, Bob Lowery, Harriet Sanders and husband Craig, Ken Lowery and wife Pat and David Lowery; grandchildren, Pegine Anderson, Shawn Lowery, Kyle Sanders, Katie Sanders, Dawn Baker and Michelle Walters, great grandchildren, Reagan Hines and Ethan Walters. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the charity of givers' choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

CLARICE H. LOCKWOOD Farrar Funeral Home Truxno, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Clarice H. Lockwood, 89, a homemaker of Truxno will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday March 19, 2007 at the chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. J. L. Foster officiating. Interment will be in the Laran Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Lockwood was born July 28, 1917 in Truxno, LA and passed away March 16, 2007 in Longview, TX. She was also a longtime member of Franklin Street Baptist Church in Farmerville. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Cleo Lockwood; brothers: Grady Black, C. E. (Peck) Black; Sister: Bess Van Orden; half brothers & sisters: Harvey Black, Boss Black, Blanche Black McBroom and Audie Black Dyson Lowery. Survivors include: Two sons: J. E. Lockwood & wife Patricia of Houma, LA. and Bobby L. Lockwood & wife Evelyn of Georgetown, TX. One daughter-Elizabeth Annette Bullock & husband Willie of Hallsville, TX. One brother: C. H. (Coot) Black and wife Bonnie of Sterlington, LA. 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send messages to the family at: www.farrarfh.com

FREDDY L. ROBERTS Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. Freddy L. Roberts, 65, of Ruston will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 21,2007 at Christ Community Church where he served as an elder. The service will be officiated by Dicky Love. Interment will follow in Pines Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Freddy was born December 29, 1941 in Dermott, AR and died March 16,2007 at home surrounded by family and friends following a courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Roberts. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Judy Roberts of Ruston; two daughters Susan Roberts of Ruston and Sarabeth Roberts of Dubach; granddaughter Bethany B. Roberts of Dubach; three brothers, Paul C. Roberts, Jr. and his wife Phyllis, Quitman, AR; Pat Roberts and his wife Karen of Dyersburg, TN; Tim Roberts and his wife Tracy of Dyersburg, TN; two sisters, Claudette Prosser and her husband Bobby, McGehee, AR; Sarah Wimsett and her husband Kyle of Smackover, AR; and many nieces and nephews. Freddy received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Arkansas and his Ph.D from the University of Texas. He taught at Clemson University, University of Texas, Texas A&M and Auburn University before accepting the position of T.L. James Eminent Scholar Chair in the College of Engineering at Louisiana Tech University in 1990. In the week prior to his death, Freddy was elected "Professor of the Century" by his civil engineering students and was awarded the title Professor Emeritus of Louisiana Tech University. Pallbearers will be Steve Whitehurst, Susan Roberts, Phillip Neville, Estevan Garcia, Neal Wesson, Cary Nettles, Rik Cason, and Jim Bowen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Community Church, Building Fund, 2301 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270; The Freddy Roberts Memorial Scholarship,Louisiana Tech Foundation, P.O. Box 3183, Ruston, LA 71272; or Hopsice of Caring Hearts, 463 Pea Ridge Road, Dubach, LA 71235. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 20, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Christ Community Church in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MRS. LINDA LYNETTE MASSEY WHEELIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Lynette Massey Wheelis, 64, of Eros will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham with Rev. Sherwood Smith and Rev Elvin Wheelis officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Wheelis was born July 23, 1942 in Jonesboro, LA and died March 16, 2007 at her residence. Survivors include her husband Dale Wheelis; daughter Rhonda Hendrix and husband Curt of Calhoun, LA; sons Bill Wheelis and wife Patti of Eros, LA, Waylon Wheelis and wife Kim of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren, Amber and Jake Hendrix, Anna and Orrin Wheelis, Tristin Wheelis, Caitlin and Chelsea Caskey, sisters Lola Smith and husband Sherwood of Chatham,LA, Jean Thorton and husband Danny of West Monroe, LA; brothers William Massey and wife Genell of Swartz, LA, Terry Massey and wife Thelma; brother and sister-in-law Rev. Elvin and Laverne Wheelis of Eros, LA, Deloy and Maxine Warren of Quitman, LA; sister-in-law Charlotte Robinson of Quitman, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Wheelis, Freddie Smith, Donnie Smith, Greg Massey, Allen Massey, Matthew Robinson, Randy Wheelis and Glen Tullos. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home and 1:00 P.M. until service time Tuesday at the Church. Proverbs 31:10, "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." A devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and church. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

JOHN and JERI WOOD Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA. Funeral services for John and Jeri Wood of Ferriday, LA. will be held at the First Baptist Church of Ferriday on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 2:00 P. M. with Rev. Joseph Odenwald officiating. Interment will follow at Monclova Cemetery outside of Waterproof, LA. under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Jeri was born in Newellton, LA. on February 8, 1967 to Marie and Anon Trevillion and John was born to Jimmy and Margie Wood in Ferriday, La. on October 26, 1964, they passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007 in Ferriday, LA. they were both kind and caring people that will be truly missed by all who knew them. John was a farmer in Tensas Parish and when he was not farming he was a hunting guide at Sommerset Plantation in Newellton, LA. Jeri was a dotting mom in every sense of the word. She loved her family passionately and will forever be remembered as a kind and nurturing person. Surviving them are sons Hudson Wood of Ruston, LA. and Connor Wood of Ferriday. Maternal survivors are Anon and Marie Trevillion of Waterproof, LA., sisters Diane Scott and husband Fred of St. Joseph, LA., Denise McBride of Bunkie, LA and Robin Kaiser and husband Carl of Natchez, MS. Paternal survivors are Jimmy and Margie Wood of Monroe, LA., brother Bart Wood and wife Shannon of Tallulah, LA., sister Paige Miller and husband Boyce of Monroe, LA. Also surviving Jeri and John are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church in Ferriday, LA. Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 5:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. To leave an online condolence please visit www.youngsfh.com

THANK YOU On February 17, 2007, our mother, Neva "Doopy" Maples, went home to heaven. Mama fought so hard not to leave her children and grandchildren. It is comforting to know that she is watching over us and is no longer suffering earthly pain. The outpouring of flowers, food, cards, and memorials have touched our hearts tremendously. Without doubt, your exprssions of love, support, and sympathy have honored her memory and captured the very essence of who our mother was. Words cannot express our gratitude. Thank you and God Bless you. > Juli Maples Young Bobby "Shockit" Maples Berry Maples

Mazel Chatham, 83
FARMERVILLE — Mazel Chatham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Chatham under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Anita Baham Derbonne, 87
EROS — Anita Baham Derbonne, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Monroe as announced by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Delores E. Fricker, 83
Delores Elizabeth Fricker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, announced there will be no services.

Johnny Clyde Guice, 88
PIONEER — Johnny Clyde Guice, owner/operator of Bearskin Grocery, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery.

J. Ross Johnston, 68
J. Ross Johnson of West Monroe, a retired banker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today in New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marjorie P. Mitchell, 91
RUSTON — Marjorie Pardue Mitchell, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Anelia Dee Monnin, 69
Anelia Dee Monnin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

James Montgomery, 77
MAGNOLIA, Texas — James Montgomery, a steel worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

George Porter, 66
LAKE PROVIDENCE — George Porter, a retired teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Lake Providence Cemetery.

Robert C. Sloan, 46
BASTROP — Robert C. Sloan, a Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office correctional officer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Christopher 'Chris' Smith, 29
Christopher Tyrone "Chris" Smith of Monroe, a former Guide Plant worker, died Thursday. Services are noon Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemeterey, Rayville.

Wayne J. Spears, 79
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Wayne J. Spears, retired from the oil and gas business and formerly of Calhoun, died March 11. Arrangments are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie C. Thornton, 103
UTICA, Miss. — Willie C. Thornton, a homemaker formerly of Waverly, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday in Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until time for services. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Daniel 'Walter' Tisdale, 83
FERRIDAY — Daniel "Walter" Tisdale, a retired farmer and carpenter, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Previously acknowledged
Brice, Betty Jean: 1 p.m. Monday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Carlile, Vasmine: 3 p.m. today, Alexander I Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Chatham, Mazel: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Cemetery,Chatham.
Gage, Joe: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Ingram, Odell Lewis: 2 p.m. today, Phillip Robinson Funeral Home, Nashville, Tenn.
Kelly, Kathleen C.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Reeves, Rita: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Riggs, Peggy Owens: 3 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Smith, Isaiah: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Whittington, Mathew: 2 p.m. today, Vidalia Assembly of God.
Wood, Jerri: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Wood, John: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday

March 19 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANITA BAHAM DERBONNE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Heaven is rejoicing as Anita Baham Derbonne went home on March 15th in the Okaloosa Community. She was an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and an active member of FBC Monroe where she had served as Children's Minister and Prayer Chairman. She was involved in missions and loved the Seeker Springs Ministry. Her zest for life was an inspiration to everyone. Mrs. Derbonne is survived by two sons, Otis Lemie Derbonne and wife Faye of Plano, TX: Herman Jack Derbonne, II and Diane of Shreveport and two daughters, Dianne and Larry Carriere of Lafayette; Dale and Paul Robinson of Eros, LA. She has one surviving sister, Kitty Endicott. There are 8 grand children and 7 great grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Jack Derbonne and two bothers, Don and O.W. Baham and her parents. A memorial service was held in the main auditorium of First Baptist, Monroe, Sunday March 18th at 2:00PM. Officiating, was Reverend Terry Slawson, assisted by Dr. Alan Miller. Music provided by Tammie and Terry Slawson and Linda Mulhearn. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Parker, Adam Bricker, Ragan Durham, Jack Walker, Tommy Chatham, Paul Cascio, Kenneth Wagley, Jim Creel, Steve Johnson, Richard Buck. Memorials may be sent to Seeker Springs 1280 Okaloosa Rd. Eros, LA 71238.

MARJORIE PARDUE MITCHELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Marjorie Pardue Mitchell, 91, of Ruston will be 10:00AM Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Temple Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Rick Byargeon and Rev. Dale Oden officiating the service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Temple Baptist Church, WMU, and Twilight Garden Club. She loved her church and her church family. Marjorie was a devoted wife and mother of six children. More than forty years ago Marjorie and several of her Sunday school class members began a "Birthday Group". Throughout the years others joined in to celebrate their birthdays. This group of friends included Esta Baker, Chris Bowman, Iwilla Hamilton, Lavena Lann, Inez Rainwater, Millie Rainwater, Louise Riser, Loree Shelby, Ruth Simpson, Josephine Stewart, Lucille Sutton, and Elaine Taylor. She always looked forward to getting together with her friends and visiting. She is preceded in death by her husband John A Mitchell, Sr.; three daughters, Glenda Strickland, Martha Jane King, and Judy Mitchell; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pardue; and two brothers, James and Prentiss Pardue. She is survived by three sons; Johnny Mitchell, Jim Mitchell and wife Kathleen all of Ruston; Billy Mitchell and wife Chancy of Charlotte, NC; twelve grandchildren; Debbie Strickland, Lisa Bailey and husband Carl, Angel Beckham, Pam King, John Mitchell, Anna Mitchell, Parker Mitchell, Brant Mitchell and wife Amy, Meg Sanks and husband Michael, Abbie Mitchell, Nicci Mitchell, and Will Mitchell; six great grandchildren; sister, Jimmie White and husband Frank of Daphne, AL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Carl Bailey, Chris Bailey, Cody Beckham, Brant Mitchell, John A. Mitchell, III, Parker Mitchell, Will Mitchell, and Michael Sanks. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be Monday, March 19, 2007 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. The family would especially like to thank the staff from Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation for the loving care they gave Marjorie; to the nursing staff in ICU at Lincoln General Hospital; and to Dr. Mark Blackwelder. Online condolences may be made to www@kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" TYRONE SMITH Tennant Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Christopher "Chris" Tyrone Smith 29, of Monroe, La. will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 12:00 noon, at the Mt. Zion Baptist church in Rayville, La. Officiating will be Rev. Aaron Davidson, Jr. Interment will follow in the Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Chris was born on July 19, 1977 and passed away on March 15, 2007. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an entertaining uncle. He loved spending time with his family. His kind spirit and good sense of humor will greatly be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Devora Ann Kennedy Snowden, his maternal grandparents Joseph and Mary Kennedy, and his paternal grandparents Sam and Lula Smith, Sr. "Chris" as he was proud to be called, is survived by his loving wife Chastity Hampton Smith, two daughters, A'latera and Camrii; two sons Cavasiia and Kennedy; three sisters, Yolonda (Morris) Stroud, Monroe, La; Jacqueline (Tommy) Kennedy-White, Arlington, Texas; and Samantha Smith, Pensacola, Florida; five brothers, Anthony (Michelle) Kennedy, Duncanville, Texas; Shannon (Cassandra) Snowden, Houston, Texas; Che' (Erin) Smith, Mesquite, Texas, Terrence Smith, Dallas, Texas and Samson Smith, Rayville, La. His father Sam Smith, Jr. Rayville, La. He also leaves his fond memories to be cherished by his nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles and aunts. Pallbearers will be Montez Gray, Anthony Kennedy, Shannon Snowden, Lavelle Lyons, Bryant Nash, Che' Smith, Steve Booker, Terry Davis and Zaquinton Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be Cavasiia Hampton, Kennedy Smith, Fitzgerald Snowden, Zacchaeous Smith, Nicholas Stroud, Charles Lyons, Jr., Reginald Kennedy and Kameron Yarber. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening March 19th from 6:00PM till 7:00PM at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville, LA

MR. WAYNE JULIUS SPEARS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA We will be celebrating the life of Mr. Wayne J. Spears, 79, of Chandler, AZ formerly of Calhoun, LA at 2:00PM Tuesday March 20, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Spears passed away at Desert Cove Nursing Home on March 11, 2007. He will be truly missed. He was born to James Sr. and Irene Spears on September 7, 1927. Mr. Spears was the fourth of five brothers. He was a retired oil and gas producer. Mr. Spears loved life to the fullest and enjoyed it to the fullest. His family was the most important thing to him. He has done everything from prospecting to selling mobile homes and decided to try the oil and gas business, it was good to him for many years to come. He was an avid hunter. When he talked about his hunts, you could see the sparkle in his eyes. He loved the Big Elk hunts in Wyoming, the Big Sheep hunts in Alaska, Canada and Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Cassidy Arizona Spears. Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of fifty-one years, Peggy; four sons, Robert W. Spears and wife Pam of Modesto, CA, James A. Spears, Steven T. Spears both of West Monroe, LA and Daryl L. Spears of Downsville, LA; three daughters, Karen L Spears of Nederland, TX, Clarene Jacobs and husband Mike of Buena, TX and Darlene Spears LaBorde and husband Eric of West Monroe, LA; eighteen grand children and numerous great grandchildren; four brothers, Cecil Spears and wife Thelma of Beaumont, TX, Joseph Spears and wife Myra of Jena, LA, James H. Spears Jr. and wife Opal of Monroe, LA and Samuel B. Spears and wife Elvena of Downsville, LA Visitation will be from 12:00PM until Service Time on Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Online Registry/ Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

MRS. GLADYS SHIPLEY YOUNG Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Gladys Shipley Young, 81, of Winnsboro will be held March 19, 2007 at the United Pentecostal Church on Loop Road in Winnsboro with the Reverend Floyd Hawthorne and the Reverend Mark Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Young passed away on March 17 at her home following a lengthy illness from Alzheimer's. Mrs. Young was a member of the United Pentecostal Church and served as an adult Sunday school teacher and in the Ladies Auxiliary for many years. She retired from Sustan Garment as personnel director and made many friends during that time. She served as a pink lady for many years at the Franklin Parish Hospital and was active in the Ladies Auxiliaries of the X-POW's, Purple Heart and local VFW Chapters. She was preceded in death by her parents Odie & Willie Shipley and her husband of 54 years W.E. "Bill" Young. She is survived by her three children: Daughter, Carolyn Treno and husband Mike of Calhoun; Son, William Earl Young Jr. and wife Kim; Daughter, Nancy Young; Sister, Leona Smith all of Winnsboro. four grandchildren: Michael and Brian Treno of West Monroe and Josh and Jessica Young of New Orleans and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jack Heath, Ray Parks, Simmie Ray Welch, Jerry Rollins, Michael Wright, and Marvin Cruse. The family expresses their gratitude for the many prayers during our Mother's illness. A special prayer of love and thanks to her caregivers, Doris Sebold, Joyce Heath, Peggy Parks, Martha Yeats, and Laura McNeese. To leave an online condolence or a memorial on her behalf please visit www.youngscommunity.com.

March 20, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. MILTON C. BARTLETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Milton "Pap" C. Bartlett, age 86, will be 2:00PM, Thursday, March 22, 2007 at White's Cemetery in Monterey, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Doyle Mc Manus. Mr. Bartlett was born in Arcadia, LA and passed away in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Thompson Bartlett. Survivors are his step-daughter, JoAnn Longstreath and husband Larry of West Monroe; grand daughter, Kelly Chamblee and husband Cliff of West Monroe; grandson, Kevin Longstreath and wife Amy of West Monroe; great grandchildren, Dustin Spruell of Geeson, Germany, Austin Chamblee of West Monroe, Tristan Longstreath and Harley Longstreath; step great grandchildren, Falen Nugent of West Monroe and Meagan Thompson of West Monroe; son: Ray Bartlett of Tickfaw, LA; daughter; Kay Burnes of Cubrun, Kentucky; sister: Pauline White of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Dustin Spruell, Kevin Longstreath, Bryan Crowder, Jared Albritton, Jeremy Claborn and Pate Claborn. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JANE WARREN ROWAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A memorial service for Mrs. Jane Warren Rowan, 90, of Monroe, will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe at 11:00AM Wednesday, March 21, 2007, with Rev. Richard Humphries and Rev. Susan Ferguson officiating. Visitation with the family will start at the church at 10:00AM. Mrs. Rowan passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007. She was born in DeRidder, LA on December 6, 1916 to John Watson and Elizabeth Sturcken Warren, the second of three children. Mrs. Rowan was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Jim and Jack, and also her husband, Edwin C. Rowan, Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Olive Warren; son, Edwin C. Rowan, III; daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Kash Schriefer; five grandchildren, Holly Witherington, Adam Rowan and his wife Kara, Miranda Rowan, Evan Rowan, and Olivia Johnson; two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Jane, a graduate of Louisiana Tech, was an active quilter, zealous local aerobics attendee, vibrant member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and she was also very active in many other community endeavors. The family would like to thank all of the Ouachita Parish health professionals who cared for Mrs. Rowan over the past several months. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either the United Methodist Children's Home in Ruston or St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

MRS. CHARLOTTE MAE FLOWERS TROSCLAIR Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Charlotte Mae Flowers Trosclair, 67, of Chatham, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Chatham with Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS with Rev. R. C. Smith Officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Trosclair passed away on March 18, 2007, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chatham. Mrs. Trosclair was preceded in death by her two brothers, W. C. and Jeff Flowers and a sister, Margie Goss. Survivors include her children, Elizabeth Flowers of Breaux Bridge, LA; Michael John Trosclair of Lake Charles, LA; and Chris Trosclair of Hernando, MS; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two brothers, Billy Flowers of Eros, LA, and Wade Flowers of Shreveport, LA.; numerous Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Chatham. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

William C. Boyd, 87
RUSTON — William C. Boyd, a power plant operator, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Longstraw Cemetery, Choudrant.

Zula Brantley, 87
MARION — Zula Brantley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Meridian Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, near Marion.

MacArthur Dixon, 64
FARMERVILLE — MacArthur Dixon, formerly of Marion, died March 12. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary Rogers Hill, 84
OAK GROVE — Mary Rogers Hill, a dry cleaner worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Carolyn King, 52
EROS — Carolyn King, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Xzabier Mitchell, Infant
RAYVILLE — Xzabier Mitchell, the infant son of Mechelle Mitchell, died Sunday. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Queenie Moorehead, 90
WILMONT, Ark. — Queenie Moorehead, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Itie B. Parks, 95
RAYVILLE — Itie B. Parks, a retired sales clerk, died Monday. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Ossie Simmons Riles, 90
BASTROP — Ossie A. Simmons Riles, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Bastrop.

Leona Shows, 98
CHATHAM — Leona Shows, a farmer, died Friday. Graveside services are noon today at Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Wayne J. Spears, 79
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Wayne J. Spears, formerly of Calhoun, retired from the oil and gas business, died March 11. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until time of service today at the funeral home.

Marguerite Tackel, 94
WESTLAKE — Marguerite Tackel, formerly of Gilbert, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Kenneth Terrell, 54
HAILE — Kenneth Terrell, an oil field worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Haile Baptist Church, Haile. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. Wednesday at New Era, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Steven Thompson, 25
FARMERVILLE — Steven Thompson died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Bessie Water, 76
RAYVILLE — Bessie Water, a homemaker, died March 14. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Rayville.

Linda Massey Wheelis, 64
EROS — Linda Lynette Massey Wheelis, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ralph Edward White, 58
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Ralph Edward White died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Doughty, Dr. Bernard Ellery: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tullos.
Porter, George: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Sloan, Robert C.: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Smith, Christopher "Chris" Tyrone: noon today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.

March 21, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DR. DAVID RODNEY "BUD" ANDERS Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for David Rodney "Bud" Anders, age 56 of Winnsboro, LA, will be at 10:00AM Thursday, March 22, 2007 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Hank Hamilton and Rev. Frances Guy officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Dr. Anders was a graduate of Winnsboro High School and Louisiana State University of Baton Rouge, and also Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro where he was a member of the church choir and Good News Singers Men's Choir. He was preceded in death by his parents, David J. Anders, Jr. and Anna M. Anders. Survivors include: Wife: Sherry Wentworth Anders of Winnsboro, LA; 2 Daughters: Sarah A. Rainwater and husband, Scotty, Rachel L. Anders and fiance' Dusty McGehee. Son: David Bradley Anders. Sister: Millicent A. Boyett of Katy, TX. Pallbearers will be: Larry Aderhold, Chris Cruse, Stephen Little, Tommy Lupo, Bill Marionneaux, and Barry Stevens. Visitation will be from 5:00PM till 8:00PM , Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online Registy and condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

IN MEMORY OF CURTIS BUNN Sept. 8, 1942-March 21, 2006

MARY EVELYN HULL Gulfcost Funeral Home Gulfport, MS Mary Evelyn Hull, age 99, of Pass Christian, MS died Friday, March 16, 2007 in Gulfport. She was a native of Sherman, Texas and a longtime resident of New Orleans before moving to Pass Christian 19 years ago. Mrs. Hull was a Catholic convert and a member of Holy Family Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Hull, a Pascagoula native whom she met in El Paso, TX, where she taught public school art. Survivors include her five children and their spouses, Adelaide H. Nolan and Harry R. Hull, Jr., both of Pass Christian, Dr. John E. (Denise) Hull, Monroe, LA, James E. (Faye) Hull, Covington, LA, and Mary H. (Tom) Tooker, of Diamondhead, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements was handle by Gulf Coast Funeral Homes in MS. An online guestbook may be signed at www.gulfcoastfh.com.

GUS "ERIC" JOWERS Holman Funeral Home Ozark, AL LTC (Retired) Gus "Eric" Jowers, a resident of Ozark, Alabama, died Saturday, March 17, 2007, in Jacksonville, Florida after a wonderful and loving life. He has left a legacy of friendships, laughter, teachings, and joy, and a love of family, friends, and God. Funeral services will be 2:30PM Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Ozark, Alabama with the Reverend Dr. Christian Eckert, the Reverend Marty Hamilton, the Reverend John Plummer, and COL (Retired) Everett Roper officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memory Gardens, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2007, from 6:00PM until 8:00 P.M. at Holman Funeral Home in Ozark. Eric was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 10, 1948, graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1966, and from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe in 1970. He served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot, artilleryman, and public affairs officer from 1970 until 1993 at the United States Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker, including a tour as a pilot in Vietnam. He moved to Ozark after retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and married the former Sheryl White in 1995. He founded Omni Government Services, LLP, and served as the President until his death. He was instrumental in local politics, was an avid (and average) golfer, loved spending time with his family and friends, was active in his Church, and was a blessing to everyone who had the pleasure to know him. Eric was preceded in death by his father, William Jowers; his stepfather Henry Way; and his brother, William Jowers, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Jowers; his mother, Ellouise Way; his stepmother, Margaret Ann Jowers; his brothers, Brad and H.L. Way; his sisters, Jo Ellen and Katherine Jowers; his sisters-in-law Katherine and Enimia Way; his daughters Keri and Emily; his son, Jason; his daughter-in-law Esbelle Jowers; numerous nephews and nieces, and other friends and family too numerous to count. In lieu of flowers, he would prefer that donations be made in his honor to either the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 Chase Park South-Suite 220, Birmingham, Alabama 35244, or the First United Methodist Church, 167 East Broad Street, Ozark, Alabama 36360. For more information and a guest register, please visit the Holman Funeral Home website: www.holmanfuneralhome.com

MR. BILL R. MCCOY Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Funeral services for Mr. Bill R. McCoy, age 74, of Tallulah, will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, March 22, 2007, in the First United Methodist Church in Tallulah with Rev. Jean Foreman officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, March 23, 2007, in the Mt. Olivet Church Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana. Mr. McCoy died Monday, March 19, 2007, following a short illness in Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born in Logansport, Louisiana, on September 15, 1932. Bill owned McCoy Farms, Inc. in Tallulah, having been a farmer in Madison Parish for 50 years. Bill graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and was veteran of the Armed Services. Mr. McCoy was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tallulah. He is survived by his wife- Janet C. McCoy of Tallulah, LA a son and daughter-in law- Scott and Tina McCoy of Nacogdoches, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law Amanda and Jim Halgas of Magnolia, TX; a sister-Beth Crawford of Jefferson, Texas; seven grandchildren-Drew, Barrett, Anna, Bethany Halas, Melissa Kiolbassa, Meredith and Mitchell McCoy. He is also survived by a step-daughter,Amy Hodge, step-son and daughter-in-law, Corey and Kathleen Hodge and granddaughter-Cassie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McCoy, and one brother-Bob McCoy. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah. The family requests that in lieu of flower, donations made to the First United Methodist Church in Tallulah, Louisiana.

Margaret Barrett, 84
Margaret Barrett of Sterlington, retired from retail sales, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Milton C. Bartlett, 87
Milton C. Bartlett of Monroe, an appliance maintenance person, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at White Cemetery, Monterey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Wallace Brothers, 67
Mary Lee Wallace Brothers of Richwood, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Thursday at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Delia Jackson, 82
Delia Jackson of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Arcola Johnson, 76
Arcola Johnson of Richwood, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alice B. Kennedy, 69
MER ROUGE — Alice Buffington Kennedy, a retired LPN, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery.

Joshua David Little, 22
BASTROP — Joshua David Little, a welder and farmer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery, Bastrop.

Itie B. Parks, 95
START — Itie B. Parks, homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery near Liddeville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jane Warren Rowan, 90
Jane Warren Rowan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. today at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time today at the church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles E. Thornhill, 77
WINNSBORO — Charles Emmitt Thornhill, a retired tugboat pilot, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Charlotte F. Trosclair, 67
CHATHAM — Charlotte Mae Flowers Trosclair, a retired health care worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Chatham. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Boyd, William, C.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Brantley, Zula: 10 a.m. Thursday, Meridian Baptist Church, Marion.
Mitchell, Xzabier: noon Saturday, Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Porter, George: 11 a.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Riles, Ossie Simmons: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Tackel, Marguerite: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Terrell, Kenneth: 10 a.m. today, Haile Baptist Church, Haile.
Water, Bessie: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
White, Ralph Edward: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia

March 22, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARGARET JOSEPHINE WADE BARRETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Josephine Wade Barrett, 83, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. J. E. Brown and Bro. Shorty Leggett officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Barrett was born October 28, 1923 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away March 20, 2007 in Sterlington, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sterlington where she was member of the Senior Citizens Choir. She was a retired sales clerk for Sol Snyder. Mrs. Barrett is survived by her daughter: Sandra Godwin and husband, Thomas of Sterlington, LA; sons: Paul Barrett and wife, Brenda of Waskom, TX and Scott Barbara and wife, Lisa of Sterlington, LA; 8 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Jonathan Barbara, John Barrett, Mark Godwin, Jeff Godwin, Zachary Godwin, and Rodney Wade. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

THOMAS E. KINCAID Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Graveside services for Thomas E. Kincaid, 67 of Winnsboro will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Winnsboro with Rev. Bill Moon and Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at the cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday at 1 PM until service time at the funeral home. He was born to the union of Thomas Kincaid and Josephine Wheelus Kincaid on November 17, 1939 in Winnsboro, LA and passed from this life Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Mr. Kincaid was a retired bookkeeper at McLemore's. He was an avid outdoorsman and a gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister: Eve Kincaid Rezac. Survivors include his niece: Ruth Ellerbe; great nephew: Edward Beall; great great niece: Dawn Robinson; great great nephew: Benjamin Beall: all of Winnsboro. Pallbearers will be Larry Casiday, Lynn Casiday, Todd Casiday, Jody Ellerman, Terry Sharp, and Newt Slaughter. To sign guestbook online, please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

MILDRED HAMMETT NICHOLS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mildred Hammett Nichols, 97 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Mildred Hammett Nichols was born August 16, 1909 in Catchings, Mississippi, and passed away March 21, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her son, Lester Nichols and wife, Dorothy; daughter, Christelle Futch; grandchildren; Rick Futch and wife Lynn, Dianne Beasley, Rebecca McDaniel, Tina Nichols, Joel Nichols, Pamela Head, Steve Dupuy and wife, Janis, Stacey Holtzclaw and husband, Tom, Sonya Thibodeaux and husband, Kelly, Brenda Barnette and husband, Johnny; 18 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren; brother, Paul Hammett and wife, Mildred; sisters; Margie Downing, May Eckemo, Caribel Norwood, and Rosale Richardson and husband, Rev. Robert Richardson. Mrs. Nichols resided in Rayville, LA for most of her life where she was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was truly a gifted seamstress and created many beautiful things. She was much loved by her large family and a host of friends. She will be deeply missed because she touched so many lives in a positive and loving way. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her parents, Percy & Birdie Hammett, husband, John Will Nichols, daughter, Jean Dupuy Carroll; brothers, Leroy Hammett and Howard Hammett, great grandson, Damon Futch. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Joel Nichols, Johnny Barnette, Steve Dupuy, Rick Futch, Tom Holtzclaw, and Kelly Thibodeaux. Condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

HELEN SMITH RIDGWAY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Helen Smith Ridgway, 97, of Monroe, will be at 2 PM, Friday, March 23, 2007, at Bellwood Cemetery in Pine Bluff, AR, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Ridgway was born in Pine Bluff, AR and died March 21, 2007 in Monroe, LA. She grew up in Pine Bluff where she met and married Vernon Ridgway. After marriage they moved to Tampa, FL where they operated their own retail business and enjoyed traveling the United States from coast to coast. They also traveled in Mexico and Canada. After residing in Tampa for 32 years they made their home in Monroe. She enjoyed playing bingo with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Vernon Lee Ridgway; sister, Lillian L. Crews; brothers, Horce E. Smith, Sr. and Gene Smith; and niece, Jane Elizabeth Sullivan. Mrs. Ridgway is survived by her nephews, Robert E. Crews of Mountain Home, AR, Emory Lee Crews of Carson City, NV, Thomas E. Crews of Monroe, LA, and William R. Smith of Tampa, FL; nieces, Shara Hern, Debbie Smith and Marlyn Smith; and longtime friend, Doris Bradshaw of Westlake, LA. Honorary pallbearers will be her many fellow bingo players. A special thanks goes to her neighbors Blake and Brenda Adams. Visitation will be from 6 PM until 8 PM, Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

David R. 'Bud' Anders, 56
WINNSBORO — David Rodney "Bud" Anders, an optometrist, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Pearl Ashley, 81
JONESBORO — Pearl Ashley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Annie 'Betty' J. Creed, 70
Annie "Betty" Jones Creed of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George Melvin Franklin, 62
George Melvin Franklin of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery west of Columbia.

Albert Eugene Green, 76
Albert Eugene Green of Monroe, a retired General Motors line worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Rogers Hill, 84
OAK GROVE — Mary Rogers Hill, a dry cleaner worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Bible Way Church of God in Christ, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Terry Cemetery, Terry under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sue E. Holley, 69
MARION — Sue E. Holley, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Birds Chapel Cemetery, Truxno.

Leola Jackson, 92
Leola Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are noon Friday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Family visitation is 6-7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Edgar Jones, 87
Edgar Jones of Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Thomas E. Kincaid, 67
WINNSBORO — Thomas E. Kincaid, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Moses Landis, 78
WINNSBORO — Moses Landis, a car salesman, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Schmekka S. Murray, 31
Schmekka S. Murray of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Emmie Steen Newton, 93
WINNSBORO — Emmie Steen Newton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Emily Stanley, 62
Emily Stanley of West Monroe, a Time-Warner cable customer service representative, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Steven M. Thompson, 25
FARMERVILLE — Steven Monter Thompson, a Pilgrim's Pride worker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery, Lockhart under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Henrietta Till, 67
DUBACH — Henrietta Till died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Josephine H. Usrey, 90
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Josephine H. Usrey, a retired clerk formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Bartlett, Milton C.: 2 p.m. today, White Cemetery, Monterey.
Boyd, William C.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Brothers, Mary Wallace: noon today, St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brantley, Zula: 10 a.m. today, Meridian Baptist Church, Marion.
Jackson, Delia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey.
Johnson, Arcola: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Kennedy, Alice B.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Little, Joshua David: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Mitchell, Xzabier: Noon Saturday, Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove

March 23 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANNIE "BETTY" JONES CREED Mulhearn Funearl Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mrs. Annie "Betty" Jones Creed, 70, of Monroe, LA will be 11:00AM Saturday, March 24, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paschals Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Creed was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe and attended Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. She loved to put Thomas Kincade puzzles together and crocheting. Mrs. Creed is preceded in death by her parents Percer and L. E. Jones, brothers, Pat and Junior Jones. She is survived by her children, Kay Hendry, Tina Andrus and husband Richard, Robert (Robbie) Gooden and wife Shae, Anita Elliott and husband Buck; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild; sister, Beverly Behrnes and husband Robert. Pallbearers will be Buck Elliott, Bill Arrington, Chuck Denham, Vernon Whitlock, Lonnie Bayles, and Ben Bradford. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday, March 23, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and the Louisiana Breast Cancer Foundation. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SHIRLEY CAGLE HUSKEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Shirley Cagle Huskey, 71 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, March 23, 2007 at Claiborne Assembly of God Church with Rev. Clyde Kelly officiating. Interment to follow at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Huskey was born September 11, 1935 in Booneville, AR to the union of Rueben and Stella Cagle and passed away March 22, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Huskey was a member of Claiborne Assembly of God Church. She is survived by 4 children; Frank Huskey, Jessie Hodge and husband Jerry, Orb Huskey and wife Suzy and Cindy Huskey; sister; Letha Doyle; brothers, Bill Cagle and Joe Cagle; 9 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00AM until service time at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOSEPHINE HORNE USREY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mrs. Josephine Horne Usrey, 90, of Hot Springs, AR formerly of Monroe, will be at 2:00PM, Friday, March 23, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Paul Saven officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Usrey died March 21, 2007, in Hot Springs, AR. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe Sunshine Sunday Class and XYZ Club. She retired from Ellis Dime Store after many years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, was an avid baseball fan, and enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wilber Usrey. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and George Reynolds and Sherry and Vernon Campbell; grandchildren, Jody and Toni Phillips, Chad Phillips, Debbie Adams, Cindy and Michael Tannehill and John and Lori Turner; ten great-grandchildren; and sister, Imogene Lipsey. Pallbearers will be Jody Phillips, Chad Phillips, Michael Tannehill, Tommy Usrey, John Turner, Jimmy Maxey, and Kenny Hernandez. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 2:00PM, Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 5600 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204-1717 or the charity of your choice. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Louise Brooks Anbrose, 79
CHOUDRANT — Louise "Lucy" Brooks Anbrose, a secretary, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Douglas community.

Ellis Benton, 84
FARMERVILLE — Ellis Benton, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

J.P. Clark, 69
OAK GROVE — J.P. Clark died March 12. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Pioneer Association of God Church, Pioneer. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Julius Compton, 72
Julius "Sonny" Compton of West Monroe, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pearson Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie Jones Creed, 70
Annie "Betty" Jones Creed of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Melanie Davis, 42
NEWELLTON — Melanie Davis, a nurse, died recently. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tensas High School, St. Joseph under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

George E. Fedrick, 62
FERRIDAY — George Edward Fedrick died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Melba B. Garrett, 81
Melba B. Garrett of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dellie C. Gibson, 62
COLUMBIA — Dellie C. Gibson, a Vietnam veteran and heavy equipment operator, died Thursday. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Burroughs Pentecostal Church east of Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Randall Hendrix, 40
Randall Hendrix, a laborer, died March 13. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church, Warden. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jessie 'Mike' James, 46
GRAYSON — Jessie "Mike" Malcomb James, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Shirley M. Malmay, 79
MANGHAM — Shirley McIntyre Malmay, a retired secretary, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation is 4 p.m. Saturday at her home until service time. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annie Lee Mitchell, 95
Annie Lee Mitchell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11:30 a.m. today at Green Grove Baptist Church, Bonita. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mildred H. Nichols, 97
Mildred Hammett Nichols of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roxie Owens, 41
WINNSBORO — Roxie Owens died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Wake services are 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Liddieville.

Helen Smith Ridgway, 97
Helen Smith Ridgway of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Bellwood Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Daniel Sapia Jr., 33
Daniel "Danny" Sapia Jr., a welder, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Earnest Lee Sherman, 62
COLUMBIA — Earnest Lee Sherman, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Dan Stephenson, 77
FERRIDAY — Dan Stephenson died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Moika Stubblefield, 28
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Moika Stubblefield, a homemaker formerly of Delhi, died March 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Waverly Cemetery.

Steven Thompson, 25
FARMERVILLE — Steven Thompson died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Henrietta Till, 67
DUBACH — Henrietta Till, a retired loan officer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Pearline West, 73
JONESVILLE — Pearline West, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Wake services are 5-6 p.m. today at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Otis Paul White, 57
HARRISONBURG — Otis Paul White died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until service time Saturday at the church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Katie Ruth Whitten, 83
RAYVILLE — Katie Ruth Whitten, retired from Richland Parish School System, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Crew Lake Methodist Church, Start. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville and noon until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Dorothy A. Williams, 80
GRAMBLING — Dorothy Armstrong Williams, a nurse's aide at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. A wake service is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously acknowledged
Green, Albert Engene: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hill, Mary Rogers: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Jackson, Delia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey.
Jackson, Leola: noon today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Arcola: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Edgar: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Landis, Moses: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Mitchell, Xzabier: noon Saturday, Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Murray, Schmekka S.: 3 p.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.
Stanley, Emily: 11 a.m. Saturday, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe

March 24 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

TODD BATES "The Sportsman's Choice" We miss you as much today as the day you left us. We will love you always; Mama, Maw-Maw Heard, Chris, Heather, Gavin Todd, Chase and Skylar.

MRS. MELBA GARRETT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Melba Barrett Garrett, 81, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00PM Saturday, March 24, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Ricky Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Garrett attended Tulane University and was a graduate of Touro Infirmary. She was a member of the United States Army Cadet Nurses Corps and a retired Registered Nurse of Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, the Ed Stinson Sunday School Class, and Cultura Book Club. Mrs. Garrett was an avid bridge player, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her home was a favorite place for her grandsons' frequent visits for sweet tea and special meals. Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her parents, Cam S. and Myrtie Barrett; sisters, Gladys Barrett Averitte, Katheryn Barrett Fisher, and Eula Barrett Aulds; brother, Cam S. Barrett, Jr.; and nephew, Jimmie Fisher. Mrs. Garrett is survived by her husband of sixty years, L. Hodge Garrett; daughter, Melanie Garrett Colvin and husband Micheal; two grandsons, Garrett Micheal Colvin and Matthew Cox Colvin; a very dear and loving sister, Irma Barrett Cox, all of West Monroe; very special nieces, Linda Garrett Fentress and and husband Jack of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and Dianne Garrett Bruscato and husband Frank of Monroe; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Hollie Childress, Bud Jenkins, Charles Martin, Billy McClandon, Herb Scribner, and Jerry Sikes. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Frank Bruscato, Henry "Hank" Camp, Clyde Jordan, and Cecil Sinclair. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30PM until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JESSIE MALCOMB "MIKE" JAMES Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. Funeral services for Mr. Jessie Malcomb"Mike" James age 47 of Grayson, La. will be held 2:00PM Sat. March 24, 2007 from the Crossroads Baptist Church, Grayson with the Rev. Tommy Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Jessie Malcomb James was born on March 29, 1959 to his parents the late Malcomb "Manny Boy" James and Patricia (Word) Allbritton. He came to be known to everyone as "Mike". He passed from this life on Thursday March 22, 2007 at his residence after a brave and hard fought battle with cancer. Mike was an employee of Ark La. Miss Timber at Grayson. Mike was blessed with a great talent of music and song. . He loved to play the guitar and mastered it and loved to sing for his friends and family. Surviving Mike are His wife-Norma Jo (Parkerson) James of Grayson. Two daughters and their husbands Carrie M. & Brad Calkins of Jonesville, and Tabetha Kelly & Dale Coronado of West Monroe. 2 grand daughters Destiny Paige Calkins and Jazmin Skyy Coronado. His Step father Everett Allbritton of Columbia. Three sisters and their husbands Linda & Harold Poole of Kelly, Connie & Charlie Jones of Texarkana, AR, and Wanda James of Kelly. His special friends- Terry Cox and Ricky Crockett. Numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robert Clark, Clay Clark, Brad Calkins, Dale Coronado, Rickey Crockett, Terry Cox, Ashley "Mac" Henning, and Darrell Proffer. Honorary pallbearers include All Employees of Ark La. Miss Timber Corporation, Larry Cubbitt, Beaver Beckley, Charlie Jones, and Harold Poole. The James Family will receive visitors on Friday March 23, 2007 at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, La. from 9AM until 12 Noon. Visitation will continue at the church at 1:00PM. Words of Condolence may be sent to the James Family at riserfuneral@aol.com

MRS. SHIRLEY MCINTYRE MALMAY Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Graveside Services for Mrs. Shirley McIntyre Malmay, 79, of Mangham, LA will be 2:00PM Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Shirley was a 1944 graduate of Mangham High School and worked at Western Union prior to her marrige to the local Navy recruiter. For over twenty years she was a military wife living around the world and raising her family. Upon her return to Mangham she worked as a receptionist for Burr Butler's Mangham Motors as well as Bentz and Elmore Contractors. After her retirement she lived life at her adobe hacienda lovingly built block by block by her and good friend Burl Humphries. Her last years were spent with her vast collection of books, from the dogeared flea market finds to some of the most valuable signed first editions. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert McDonald McIntyre and May Thames McIntyre and her husband Joseph M. Malmay, Jr. She is survived by a daughter Malinda May Williamson and her husband Charlie Lavelle Williamson of Mangham, LA; three sons Joseph M. Malmay, III of Fool River, LA, Dr. Kim Malmay of Monroe, LA, Robert Alexander Malmay and his wife Ashley of Mangham, LA; sister Barbara Boies of Mangham, LA; brother Robert Thames McIntyre of Harlingen,TX; four grandchildren Jeremy Williamson, Jennifer Graham, Ainsley Malmay and Alex Malmay and great grandchild Mallory Graham. Visitation will be Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 4:00PM until at her home 2 miles west of Mangham on highway 132. On line condolences regisry at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SAMMY RAY PHILLIPS Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville Funeral services for Sammy Ray Phillips, 56, of Monroe, LA will be held 2:00PM, Sunday, March 25, 2007 at the Archibald Church of Christ with Bro. Don DeLukie and Bro. Jerry Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Reagan Cemetery, Baskin, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Sammy Phillips was born on July 31, 1950 and passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2007. Sammy was a member of the Archibald Church of Christ. He was an Army Veteran . He was preceded in death by his Mother, Inez Phillips. Survivors include his Wife, Tania Phillips of Monroe, LA; Son, Chad Phillips and fiancé, Jamie of Monroe; Father, Fellie Phillips of Archibald, LA; Sisters, Jackie Stephenson and husband, Sam of West Monroe, LA and Doris Clift and husband, Larry of Onalaska, TX; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Adam Thomas, Jack Thomas, Jr., Billy Dyson, David McSwain, Kyle Mayo, and Colby Mayo. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Stephenson, Gary Keene, and Jerry Huff. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

WALTER STEPHEN SCHUBERT JR New York City, NY Stephen Schubert, Jr., a native Texan, passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital on Monday night. He graduated from Southwest Texas University, served as a Journalist in the army for 4 years and studied and worked in Austin, Los Angles, Mexico and New York. He was an avid skateboarder and loved punk rock and motorcycles. He had a generous soul and was a natural entertainer. He is survived by his Mother, Charlie Risien, his sister, Jane Risien, and his fiancee, Julie Ingram. There will be a memorial service for friends and family at Castle Hills Baptist Church, in San Antonio, on Saturday, March 24, at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the charity of your choice in honor of Stephen's life.

Louise B. Ambrose, 79
CHOUDRANT — Louise "Lucy" Brooks Ambrose, a secretary, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Douglas community.

Jack Lloyd Bays, 79
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Jack Lloyd Bays, formerly of Summerville, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Summerfield Baptist Church. Burial will be in Summerfield Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Mary Lee Bell, 105
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary Lee Bell, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at St. James AME Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Joey Ray Costello, 44
PIONEER — Joey Ray Costello, a manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Annie Jones Creed, 70
Annie Jones Creed of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery, West Monroe.

Glendelle Kennedy, 89
MARION — Glendelle "Buddy" Kennedy, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is noon until time of service. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Mamie Lee Miller, 77
OAKLAND — Mamie Lee Miller, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Emmie Steen Newton, 93
WINNSBORO — Emmie Steen Newton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery.

Mary Lois Carr Reljac, 83
Mary Lois Carr Reljac of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Liliane Remore-Housley, 60
PLANO, Texas — Liliane A. Remore-Housley, a customer service representative, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 8-10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Dan Stephenson, 77
FERRIDAY — Dan "Pappy" Stephenson died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lake St. John Community Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Steven Thompson, 25
FARMERVILLE — Steven Thompson died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery, Lockhart under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lois Faye Vining, 68
OAK GROVE — Lois Faye Vining, retired from Wal-Mart, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time today. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Clark, J.P.: 2 p.m. Monday, Pioneer Association of God.
Compton, Julius: 10 a.m. today, Pearson Cemetery near Farmerville.
Davis, Melanie: 1 p.m. today, Tensas High School, St. Joseph.
Gibson, Dellie C.: 10 a.m. today, Burroughs Pentecostal Church, east of Columbia.
Green, Albert Engene: 11 a.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hendrix, Randall: 2:30 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Warden.
Hill, Mary Rogers: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Jackson, Delia: 11 a.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey.
James, Jessie "Mike": 2 p.m. today, Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson.
Johnson, Arcola: 1 p.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Edgar: 1 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Landis, Moses: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Malmay, Shirley M.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.
Mitchell, Xzabier: noon today, Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.
Owens, Roxie: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Sherman, Earnest Lee: 1 p.m. today, Union Baptist Church, Bosco.
Stanley, Emily: 11 a.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Stubblefield, Moika: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
West, Pearline: 1 p.m. today, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville.
White, Otis Paul: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville.
Whitten, Katie Ruth: 2 p.m. today, Crew Lake Methodist Church, Start.
Williams, Dorothy A.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.

March 25, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

TERRY MINOR GREEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mr. Terry Minor Green, 58, of Monroe, will be at 2:00PM, Sunday, March 25, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Mr. Green died suddenly March 23, 2007. He was preceded in death by his son, James Carlton Green. Survivors include his sons, Eric Green and Shane Green; daughters, Holly Green Whatley and Crystal Green; grandchildren, Jacob Neal Green, Camdon Minor Green, Kalysta Mykal-Rei Green, and Connor Caldwell Whatley; mother, Carolyn Minor Green; brother and sister-in-law, James and Barbara Green; and cousin, Mitzi Harrist. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Green, Shane Green, Bobby Stanley, Bill Owen, Brandon Swaggert, Shayne Carter, and James Green. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until service time, Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

MARY LOIS CARR RELJAC Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mrs. Mary Lois Carr Reljac, 83, of Monroe, will be at 10:00AM, Monday, March 26, 2007, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Reljac was born in Oak Grove, LA and passed away on March 22, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.A. "Pat" and Pattie Carr; husband, Joe Reljac; brothers, W.A. "Buddy" Carr and Milton Carr; and sister Doris Waldroup. Lou, as she was affectionately called, was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the North Monroe Lions Club. She had been a resident of St. Joseph Nursing Home. The family would like to thank the staff for their loving care given during her residence the last eight years. She is survived by her children, Mary Lou Swanner and husband David of Sterlington, Joe K. Reljac and wife Kathy of Monroe, Pattie Reljac and fiancée Jim Ryan of Normal, IL, and Mark Reljac and wife Melissa of Burleson, TX; grandchildren, Trey McNair and Kelly Reljac of Monroe, Scott Swanner of West Monroe, and Melissa Brandon of Charlton, MA; and great-grandchildren, Krystin Swanner, Brenden McNair, and Elle Brandon. Pallbearers will be Gary Floyd, Roy Pierce, Mike Wyatt, Steve Terry, Scott Koons, and Pete Minninger. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Lions Club Eye Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul Society or to any charity of the donor's choice. Online Registry/Condolences: mulhearnfunrealhome.com

LEE ANNA SENS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Private graveside services for Ms Lee Anna Sens, 66, of Monroe, will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Ms Sens was born July 30, 1940 in Mobile, AL and passed away March 23, 2007, in Monroe surrounded by her friends. Ms Sens is survived by her 2 brothers and a host of loving friends and colleagues. Lee Sens developed and accredited the first Occupational Therapy Program and certified Occupational Therapy Program in the state of Louisiana at ULM. In 1970, she was the youngest Occupational Therapy Education Program director in the United States. She attained her Bachelor's degree at Sanford University with a double major in Voice and Painting. She attained her Master's degree at Texas Women's University with a double major in Occupational Therapy and Education. Her talents included opera singing, painting, sculpting, pottery, auto mechanics and construction. Lee touched the lives of countless students, friends, and colleagues. Lee exemplified the Chinese saying "give a person a fish and feed them for a day, teach a person to fish, and feed them for a lifetime." She believed that every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see. Pallbearers will be Danna Robertson, Paige Woodfin, Jeff Letson, Biff Meredith, Mark Tullos, Peggy Meredith, and Stephen Woodfin. Memorials may be made to the Mary Nell Sens Memorial Scholarship Fund at ULM. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY G. WATTS Aug. 20, 1933-March 25, 2002 Five years ago the Angels took you away from us. We miss you each hour of each day of our lives. the void can never be filled. Rest in peace with God. Terri, David, Tammi, Benji, Roddy, Bob and family.

Charlotte Ann Hanes, 62
QUITMAN — Charlotte Ann Hanes, a retired secretary, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Sheldon R. Miley, 32
WINNFIELD — Sheldon R. Miley, an offshore worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

George Montgomery, 85
DELHI — George Mongomery, a retired Sun Oil Co. employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Sammy Ray Phillips, 56
Sammy Ray Phillips of Monroe, a millwright, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Archibald Church of Christ. Visitation is noon today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Reagan Cemetery, Baskin.

Previously acknowledged
Bays, Jack Lloyd: 2 p.m. Monday, Summerfield Baptist Church.
Bell, Mary Lee: 11 a.m. today, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence.
Clark, J.P.: 2 p.m. Monday, Pioneer Association of God.
Costello, Joey Ray: 2 p.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove.
Malmay, Shirley M.: 2 p.m. today, Gwin Cemetery, Mangham
Reljac, Mary Lois: 10 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe
Williams, Dorothy A.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling

March 26, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. JOHNNY E. CARTER Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville, LA Services for Johnny E. Carter will be held at 2:00P.M., Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Burial will be in Big Creek Cemetery, Pollock, Louisiana. Mr. Carter, 77, of Pollock, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was a laundry mechanic at Central State Hospital and a U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, John Theodore and Mary Olivia Parque Carter. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Opal Carter of Pollock; two sons, John Clovis Carter of Flora, LA, Eric R. Carter and wife Tricia of Pollock; brother, Edward T. Carter of W. Monroe, LA; sister, Mary Olivia Hobgood of W. Monroe, LA and one grandson, Justin Carter. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Hixson Brothers, Pineville from 10:00 A.M. until service time. To extend online condolences to the Carter family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

HILTON ELDRED CRAWFORD Seale Funeral Service, Inc Denham Springs, LA Hilton Eldred Crawford, age 54 passed away March 24, 2007 at his home in Denham Springs surrounded by his family. Hilton fought a courageous battle with cancer, enduring with the hope of seeing his granddaughter Kay Lily Robinson who was born in February of this year to his daughter Misty Marie Robinson and her husband Billy. He will be dearly remembered in life by his parents Hollis and Shirley Harper, siblings Terrie Nelson, Mike Crawford and Susann Barnett and her husband Mike, nephews Greg Knox, his wife Kerrie and children Kyle and Savannah Knox; Shannon Knox, and his wife Glenna Barnett; nieces Charity Browning and Sarah Barnett; and close family friend L.D. Knox, Jr. , Those who have gone before him included his grandparents Julian and Mary Oliver, Harris and Lillie B . Harper, brother in law Jon Nelson and daughter Kristy Ann Crawford A special note of gratitude is extended to Dr. Frederick Billings and the staff of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Leslie Kinney of the Adventa Hospice Service. Hilton's final declaration was, "I am absouloutely going to the Lord!" A private memorial service will be held later.

DR. GRADY A. DUGAS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Dr. Grady A. Dugas of Marion, LA will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA at 10:00AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Interment will follow at Roark Cemetery in Marion, LA. Visitation will be in the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe on Monday evening, March 26, 2007, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM followed by a memorial wake in the chapel. The wake is a time to share your memories of Dr. Dugas with his family. They will cherish your stories. Words of appreciation as well as amusing incidences are welcome to celebrate his life. Dr. Dugas was born October 24, 1923, in Sulphur, LA, the son of the late Sona and Mildred Meyers Dugas. He died March 25, 2007, in Monroe, LA. He graduated Sulphur High School in 1941 president of his senior class. He attended McNeese Junior College before joining the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served in the European Theater in the 817 Medical Air Evacuation Unit stationed in England and France for the duration of the war. After World War II he returned to college, graduating from LSU Baton Rouge in 1949 and LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1953. After a year of internship at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, TX he moved with his wife and son to Marion, LA where he joined Dr. Virgil Gully in Marion Hospital-Clinic in 1954. After Dr. Gully left for health reasons, Dr. Dugas maintained the hospital until 1965 then continued the clinic and private practice until 1991. He served as Medical Director of Marion Nursing Home until 2002. There he invented The Safer Automatic Wheelchair Wheel Locks designed to help those who forget to lock their wheelchairs. He considered this his greatest gift to posterity. In 1972, Marion acclaimed him "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" and the town declared March 30, 1990 as Dr. Dugas Day and special awards were presented. In 2005, Union Parish proclaimed him the "Outstanding Citizen of the Year for Community Service." He is survived by his wife of 57 years Annie Jo Sehon Dugas; his daughter, Denise Dugas Taylor of Monroe, LA; four sons and their wives, Steve and Lisa Boone Dugas of Kansas City, MO, Dr. Rene' and Donna Sills Dugas of Monroe, LA, Dr. Chris and Kathy Sullivan Strobel Dugas of Buffalo, MO, and Ken and Phyllis Henderson Dugas of Plano, TX; four grandsons, David Dugas and wife Cara, Jordan Taylor, Jared Dugas, and Tristan Dugas; six granddaughters, Samantha Dugas Boyle, Stephanie Dugas, Michelle Dugas Johnson, Danielle Dugas, and Julie Dugas; three step granddaughters; Heidi Strobel Hamel, and Dawn and Ashleigh Strobel; great grandchildren, Alana Boyle and Aiden Johnson; a sister and family, Betty Dugas Bryson and Roby and Barbara Bryson Odom of Dallas, and their daughter Pascha and her husband, Tod Tietzen of Denton, TX; a brother-in-law and his wife, George and Peggy Denton Sehon of Marion. He will be remembered for his attentive care to the people of the community and his willingness to help all people no matter their circumstances. Pallbearers will be his 4 grandsons as well as friends Bruce Matte, Greg Nappier, and Joel Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are J.H. Franklin, Travis Davis, Al George, Johnny Zeigler, Chuck Goatley, and Bill Hoge. Email online condolences to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JESSIE MAE BARTON FLETCHER Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. 2308 Sterlington Road Graveside services for Mrs. Jessie Mae Barton Fletcher, 92, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday March 27, 2007 at Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA. with Rev. Danny McIIveene officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Mrs. Fletcher was a member of the Community Baptist Church in West Monroe. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Mrs. Fletcher loved people and always had a sweet smile on her face. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Fletcher, Sr., brothers, Willie, Gene, Jewel and Louie Barton and sister Maudie. Survivors include her children, Bobbie Osborne and husband Thomas of Sterlington LA, Melba Weeks of Sterlington LA, Mike Fletcher and wife Carolyn of Monroe LA, David Fletcher, Jr. and wife Jo of West Monroe, LA, Jane McGee and husband Burl of Monroe, LA; sister, Lolita Martin of West Monroe; 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday March 26, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Johnny E. Carter, 77
POLLOCK — Johnny E. Carter, a laundry mechanic at Central State Hospital and an Army veteran, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Burial will be in Big Creek Cemetery, Pollock. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

George E. Fedrick, 62
FERRIDAY — George E. Fedrick, retired from Armstrong Tire and Rubber Co. and an Army veteran, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

William 'Bill' Knight Sr., 82
BASTROP — William "Bill" Wesley Knight Sr., an electrician, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Bonnie Koontz, 84
MANGHAM — Bonnie Koontz, a retired bookkeeper, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sheldon Roy Miley, 32
WINNFIELD — Sheldon Roy Miley, a roughneck with Ensco Drilling Co., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Olla. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Willie Mae Sheppard, 91
DELHI — Willie Mae Sheppard, a former administrator of Richland Manor Nursing Home, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church.

Previously acknowledged
Bays, Jack Lloyd: 2 p.m. today, Summerfield Baptist Church.
Clark, J.P.: 2 p.m. today, Pioneer Association of God.
Costello, Joey Ray: 2 p.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove.
Hanes, Charlotte Ann: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Reljac, Mary Lois: 10 a.m. today, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.
Williams, Dorothy A.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling

March 27 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SHELDON R. MILEY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, La. Funeral services for Sheldon R. Miley, age 31 of Winnfield will be held 2:00PM Wednesday March 28, 2007 from the First Baptist Church of Olla with Rev. Denver McBroom officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Sheldon Roy Miley was born at Pasadena, TX on March 30, 1975 and died March 23, 2007 at his residence following a brief illness. Sheldon was a roughneck with Ensco Drilling Company. He was a caring husband and father and worked very hard to provide for the family he loved. Sheldon leaves behind his wife of eleven years: Michelle Spruell Miley, his children: Jerrod Dewayne Miley and Zoey Breanna Miley all of Winnfield, his momma and daddy: Sheran Peppers Humphries and George Hulen Humphries of Olla and his father and his wife Earl R. and Margarette Miley of Winnsboro, his sisters: Felicia Johnson and Jessica Borden both of Olla and Stacy Dale of Waskom, Texas and a very special uncle, Sherman Peppers. Pallbearers will be Fred Ceasar, Darrell Grantham, Ron Farrington, Hillie Price, Paul Fenn and Zack Trichell. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Spruell, Brian Spruell, Nathan Peppers, Jason Peppers, Jeffery Johnson, Ian Looper, Chad Jackson, Devin Whiddon and Mark Borden. Visitation will be Tuesday for 3:00PM until 9:00PM at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla.

IN MEMORY OF JAMES H. SMITH JR. 3/27/47 -1/15/02 As you are remembered on what would have been your 60th birthday, memories abound of your love and goodness in our lives. Birthday jokes, phone calls, and laughter are what come to mind even though the sadness lurks due to losing you too early. Knowing that your heavenly birthday will be the perfect fishing day , with you catching the biggest fish until your boat overflows is a comfort that satisfies the heart on this day. Even though 5 years still feels like yesterday, I am so very thankful for the time and memories we shared. You are deeply missed and truly loved. Until we meet again, your loving daughter, Cindy Smith Williams.

MRS. DEVONNE ALBRITTON VESTAL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mrs. DeVonne Albritton Vestal, 82, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. in Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery in Marion, LA. Mrs. Vestal passed away on March 25, 2007, at her residence, Azalea Estates. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church. Mrs. Vestal and her husband, James Daniel "J.D." Vestal, Jr., who preceded her death, owned and operated the Community House in Huttig, AR for 25 years. Later she worked for over 20 years at Marion State Bank and retired as a Financial Officer. Mrs. Vestal loved flowers, gardening, and was an avid sports fan, her favorite team being the Arkansas Razorbacks. But her true love was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Vestal was preceded in death by son-in-law, Doyle Pinton; two brothers, M. L. "Boots" Albritton and George Albritton; sister, Mariete Nale; sister-in-law, Gladys Albritton; and brother-in-law, Vernon White. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Pinton; two grandchildren, Shannon Paine and Brandon Paine and his wife Jennifer; two great grandchildren, Tyler and Parker Paine; three brothers, Morris Albritton and wife Dixie; W. L. Albritton and wife Joyce, and Gary Albritton and wife Myra; two sisters, Mae Bardin and husband Jerry and Laverne White; brother-in-law, Bo "Roy" Nale; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Albritton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steve Albritton, Jack Cornett, Bennie Vestal, Keith Albritton, Mike Albritton, and Dale Welch. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the loving care she received from her "extended family" at Azalea Estates Assisted Living and her attending physicians, Dr. Assad Mouhaffel, Dr. Michael Archie, and Dr. Frank Weinholt.

William A. Barnett, 80
William A. Barnett of Sterlington, a retired Texas Gas district foreman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Clyde Colvin Beaird, 67
SPEARSVILLE — Clyde Colvin Beaird, a retired state highway department employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Conway Baptist Church, Conway. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery.

Ted Brunson, 76
DOVER, Ark. — Ted Brunson, a military retiree, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roy C. Daniel, 92
BASTROP — Roy C. Daniel, formerly of Joiner and Forrest City, Ark., a retired roofing contractor, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City, Ark., under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Grady A. Dugas, 83
MARION — Grady A. Dugas, a retired physician, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be in Roark Cemetery, Marion.

George E. Fedrick, 62
FERRIDAY — George E. Fedrick, an Armstrong Tire and Rubber Company retiree and a U. S. Army veteran, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ferriday.

Jessie Barton Fletcher, 92
Jessie Mae Barton Fletcher of Monroe, a retired waitress, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Velma Gray, 74
Velma Gray of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

George Johnson, 81
PIONEER — George Johnson, a retired deputy sheriff, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruth Jones, 82
FARMERVILLE — Ruth Jones, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Queenie Moorehead, 90
WILMOT, Ark. — Queenie Moorehead, a homemaker, died March 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Burial will be in Second Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilmot Ark. under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robert E. Ruby, 68
DOWNSVILLE — Robert E. Ruby, a retired ConAgra night watchman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Downsville Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Downsville Cemetery.

Nicholas Sebastian Jr., 86
Nicholas Jack Sebastian Jr. of Monroe, a retired architectural inspector, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lee Anna Sens, 66
Lee Anna Sens of Monroe, a retired University of Louisiana at Monroe professor and occupational therapy program developer, died Friday. Private graveside services are at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Cecil E. Smith, 84
RAYVILLE — Cecil E. Smith, a retired press operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Johnny E.: 2 p.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville.
Knight Sr., William Wesley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Koontz, Bonnie: 10 a.m. today, Gwin Cemetery, Richland Parish.
Miley, Sheldon Roy: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Olla.
Sheppard, Willie Mae: 2 p.m. today, Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn

March 28, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

William Allen Barnett Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mr. William Allen Barnett, 80, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, March 29, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Terry Ganey officiating. Interment will follow at Henry Cemetery in Hico, Louisiana. Mr. Barnett was born December 20, 1926 in Lincoln Parish, LA and passed away March 26, 2007 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Newt and Escar Lewis Barnett and a brother, Kenny Barnett of Dubach. Mr. Barnett was a member of Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA and a retired district foreman for Texas Gas. Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife of 57 years: Gloria Jean Britt Barnett; son: Raymond Barnett and wife, Suzanne of Monroe, LA; 3 daughters: Sharon Armstrong and husband, Charlie of Sterlington, LA, Teresa Snell and husband, James (Junior) of Clarksville, TN, and Tonya McKinnie and husband, Mitchell of Farmerville, LA; 3 grandchildren: Tyler McCarty, Megan and Maci McKinnie; brother: James Barnett and wife, Nelda of Albuquerque, NM; sister: Mary Jo Reynolds of Kinder, LA and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Joe Terral, Eddie Hunter, Jerry McKinnie, Marvin Simpson, Andy Reppond, George Baker, Brad Thomas, and William Gray. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM, Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

CLYDE COLVIN , "C.C." BEAIRD FARRAR FUNERAL HOME. Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Clyde Colvin, "C.C." Beaird, 67, of Spearsville will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Conway Baptist Church, Conway, LA. with Bro. Forrest Post, Bro. Coy Upshaw and Stan Elkins officiating. Interment will be in Conway Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Beaird, a retired Supervisor with the LA. Dept of Hwy., died Sunday, March 25, 2007. He was a member of Mt. Union Baptist Church and of Oakland A & G Hunting Club. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria A. Beaird; parents, John & Lilburne Beaird; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Griffin Beaird. Survivors include son, Kerry Beaird of Farmerville; daughter, Cheryl Beaird Griffin & husband, Jason of Marion; 1 sister, Ruby Jean Stoudemire of Wilmington, NC; 5 grandchildren: Meagan Pierson, Matt Griffin, Kerry Beaird II, Tia Beaird, Cole Griffin; and a host of other relatives and beloved pet, ?227-132?Tiny". Pallbearers will be Ricky Alford, Rollin Alford, Robert Gulley, Goose Elkins, Donald Griffin, and Shane Alford. Honorary pallbearers: Oakland A & G Hunting Club members, his good friends from the fire ring that sat around the shed and discussed the world's problems. Friends may send online messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

ROBERT E. RUBY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Robert Earl Ruby of Downsville will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Downsville Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Downsville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM Tuesday, March 27th at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Ruby was born August 3, 1938 and died on March 26, 2007. He attended Downsville High School and later served in the United States Air Force. He also worked for ConAgra for twenty-four years. Robert loved fishing, hunting, and working in his yard. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by both family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Audrey Ruby, his brother, Raymond Ruby and his brothers-in-law, Bill Nance, Chester Pruitt, Ashley Ames, and Jack Hamilton. Survivors include his beloved wife of fourteen years, LaRue Ruby of Downsville; brother, Bill and wife, Martha of Shreveport; sisters Doris Nance of Shreveport; Katie Pruitt of Henderson, Texas; Juanita Ames of Farmerville; Ann Hamilton of Downsville; and Alyce Milford of Farmerville as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Mike White, Patrick White, Danny Boyd, Dan Boyd, Lavelle Dollar and Lyn Kenley. Friends may send online messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

NICHOLAS "JACK SEBASTIAN, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Funeral service for Mr. Nicholas "Jack" Sebastian, Jr., 86 of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at First United Methodist Church in Monroe with Rev. Terry Love officiating. Graveside service will be held at 4:00PM Wednesday at Dermott City Cemetery in Dermott, AR, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mr. Sebastian passed away on March 26, 2007, at his residence. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, a 32nd Degree Mason of the Grand Lodge, and an Army Veteran of WWII. Mr. Sebastian loved to hunt, fish, and growing roses in his garden. He also enjoyed wood working and built replica of the original Delta Terminal. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Sebastian; daughter, Becky Hagar and husband Ronald E. Hagar; two grandsons, James Hagar and Michael Hagar; and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Wayne Barnhill, Tobbie Liner, Everett Zeagler, Tim Smith, King Scott, Al Drummond, Dr. Calvin Folds, and Beverly Ricks. Visitation will be from 12noon until service time at the First United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Edna L. Archibald, 80
WINNSBORO — Edna L. Archibald, a retired Sustan Garment factory quality assurant inspector, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Chase LaBarry Borden, 24
PIONEER — Chase LaBarry Borden died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Campbell Church Cemetery, Pioneer.

Lt. Col. Ted Brunson, 76
DOVER, Ark. — Lt. Col. Ted Brunson formerly of Mangham, retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Little Creek United Methodist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Robert Byargeon, 67
WINNSBORO — Robert Byargeon, retired owner and operator of Byargeon Cleaners, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Clotea Calhoun, 94
CALHOUN — Clotea Calhoun died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Loyd Carson Fox, 76
Loyd Carson Fox of Monroe, a homebuilder, died Monday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. today at Reppond Cemetery, Marion under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Harley Nolan Comeaux, 93
CLAYTON — Harley Nolan Comeaux died Sunday. Memorial services will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Living God, Clayton under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Booker T. Hall Sr., 92
RAYVILLE — Booker T. Hall Sr., a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mabell Thomas, 87
Mabell Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

S. A. 'Bill' Thompson, 87
BASTROP — S. A. "Bill" Thompson, retired from International Paper Co.'s Single Service Division and a U.S. Army veteran, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Sikes.

DeVonne A. Vestal, 82
DeVonne Albritton Vestal of Monroe, a retired financial officer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion.

Samuel D. Walsworth, 68
JONESBORO — Samuel David Walsworth, Stone Container lab tech, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Zion's Rest Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Orvel James West, 90
OAK GROVE — Orvel James West, town of Oak Grove Water Department maintenance worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Beaird, Clyde Colvin: 10 a.m. today, Conway Baptist Church, Conway.
Jones, Ruth: 1 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Knight Sr., William Wesley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Miley, Sheldon Roy: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Olla.
Moorehead, Queenie: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark.
Ruby, Robert E.: 2 p.m. today, Downsville Baptist Church.
Sens, Lee Anna: noon today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Smith, Cecil E.: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville

March 29, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ZELLA J. "DOLLIE" BAILEY Riser Funeral Home OLLA, LA Services for Zella J. "Dollie" Bailey, age 81 of Olla will be held at 2:00PM Friday, March 30, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. David McGuffee and John Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in the Beech Creek Cemetery west of Olla. Mrs. Bailey was born in Winn Parish on September 17, 1925 to the union of Joseph and Lou Cupit Jenkins and died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the St. Francis Cabrinia Medical Center in Alexandria. She was a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Urania. She worked at the Hiway Super Market and The Burger Barn in Olla for over thirty years. Survivors include her daughter: Margaret B. Maloy of Winnfield, her sons: Mark Bailey and Marion O. "Bill" Bailey both of Olla, her grandchildren: John William Maloy, Michael Lynn Maloy, Timothy Brandon Maloy and Sophia Maranda Baily, her great-grandchildren: Micheala Maloy and Bryce Maloy, her sister-in-law: Elsie Jenkins of Grayson and her brother-in-law: Robert Young of Tullos. Pallbearers will be Max Dale Smith, Wayne Smith, Joe Boyd, Tom Maloy, Mike Maloy, Josh Moore, Terry Ranton and Kevin Womack. Honorary pallbearers are James Ray Boyd, Marvin Hines, Jerry Wayne Young and Lane Womack. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00PM until 9:00PM. and Friday from 9:00AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla.

CLOTEA MAYES CALHOUN Owens Memorial Chapel, Inc. Funeral HomeRuston, LA Funeral services for Clotea Calhoun, 93, of Calhoun, will be held at 3:30PM., Friday, March 30, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Clotea was born June 14, 1913 to Joseph Lacey & Ella Mayes. She died March 27, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. Mamaw Calhoun was a loving, kind Mother and Grandmother and one of the greatest cooks in the area. She will be remembered for her great biscuits, dumplings, and pies. No one ever left her table hungry and there was always food for one more. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Calhoun, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband: Huey Calhoun; grandchild: Judy Calhoun; great grandchild: Easy Tedeton; brothers: James, Harvey, & Abby Mayes; sister: Letha Brownlee. She will be greatly missed by her 7 children & their spouses: Milton & Gaye Calhoun of McLean, VA; Pat & Clayton Tedeton of West Monroe, LA; Hugh & Grace Calhoun of Calhoun, LA; Bill & Melinda Calhoun of Front Royal, VA; Eleanor Jo & Shelby Funderburk, of Calhoun, LA; Barbara & David Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; Robert & Shirley Calhoun of Calhoun, LA. Brother Joe ( Barty) & wife Nora Ann Myes of Yulee, FL; 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews. Clotea also reared 3 nieces- one surviving, Thelma Scott of Baton Rouge, LA; two deceased- Joyce Bryan & Dorothy Slade. The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers: Norma Davis, Helen Howell, Karen Pace and Pat Moore. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Kirk Tedeton, Jay Calhoun, Barry Telano, Billy Calhoun, Marc Calhoun, Jeremy Calhoun, Michael Smith, Patrick Smith. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com

HAZEL GRIFFIN CARR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Griffin Carr, 90, of Monroe, will be at 2:00PM Friday, March 30, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. James Parker and Rev. Tom McCurley officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Carr passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at St. Joseph Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. Carr; her parents, William and Rachel Griffin; and six brothers. Mrs. Carr is survived by one son, James William "Bill" Carr of Baton Rouge, LA; two grandchildren, Gayden Lea Carr and wife Erin of Calgary, Canada, and Rachel Carr of Dallas, TX; and two sisters, Mildred McGowen and Willie Mae Bennett, both of Monroe, LA. Deacons and church members of Emmanuel Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ERMANIE THORNHILL HARPER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mrs. Ermanie Thornhill Harper, 98, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 29, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Mrs. Harper passed away on March 26, 2007 in Natchez, MS. She was the widow of Henry A. "Pat" Harper. The Harpers were long-time residents of West Monroe, LA, and members of McClendon Baptist Church there. Mrs. Harper is preceded in death by her five brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Sallie Helm and Mrs. Helm's husband Eugene, of Easton, MD, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until Service Time Thursday. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LOIS W. HILL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Lois W. Hill, 83, of Broken Arrow, OK, will be at 11:00AM Thursday, March 29, 2007, at Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA with Rev. William Smith officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Hill, former sheriff of Richland Parish. Mrs. Hill is survived by her daughter, Sandra Gilley and husband Robert of Broken Arrow, OK; two grandchildren, Alex Gilley of Broken Arrow, OK, and Rachael Sutherland of Natchez, MS; and one great grandchild, Caroline Sutherland of Natchez, MS. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

R. L. JOHNSTON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Services for R. L. Johnston, 81, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, March 29, 2007, in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington, Rd., in Monroe. Rev. Charlie Hood, Chaplin of the NE Louisiana War Veterans Home, will be officiating. He will be assisted by his associate minister, Danny Thomas. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Johnston passed away March 26, 2007 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Sikes, LA where he attended school and practiced his faith as a Baptist. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Following his tour of duty, he married Martha Crain, his wife of 60 years, who survives him in death. They resided in West Monroe for 5 years during his employment with Brown Paper Mill. Much of his life, however, was spent in Vidalia, LA where he was Branch Manager for Louisiana Machinery Co. He retired with that company after 39 years of service. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents: Sarah and Luther Johnston; Two sisters: Una Nichols and Mavis Penn; Four brothers: Rayford, Clarance, Elton, and L. V. Johnston. He has one sister, Medra Carbone, that survives him. Other Survivors include his daughter: Jamie Biedenharn and husband Jay of Fort Worth, TX; His son Joseph (Joey) Johnston of Monroe and wife Michele; Three Grandsons: James Biedenharn of Fort Worth, TX and wife, Kelly; Joe Biedenharn of Dallas, TX; and Joseph Tucker Johnston of W. Monroe; One Granddaughter: Jamie Perkins and husband Jonathan of Fort Worth, TX; Two Great Grandsons: Jackson and Benjamin Perkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James Biedenharn, Joe Biedenharn, Billy Johnston, Jimmy Johnston, Clifford Johnston, Chuck Penn, and Mike Penn. Mr. Johnston's Family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for the loving care that he received from the caregivers of Unit 4 and the staff of the NE Louisiana War Veterans Home where he resided for the last three years. We could not have managed without you. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. ALMA LEE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Lee, 73, of Farmerville, will be at 4:00 PM Friday, March 30, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Larry White officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Cemetery in Swartz, LA. Mrs. Lee passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Christus St. Joseph Home in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Farmerville, LA. She was an active member of church and loved music. Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, Rae Lee; two daughters, Sherry Stracener and husband Kendall of Swartz, LA and Mona K. Stanfield and husband Don of Epps, LA; three grandchildren, Winston Z. Post of Dallas, TX, Armand L. Post, and Somer Lynn Stracener both of Swartz, LA. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Council on Aging Alzheimer's Association of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOSEPH CHARLES STOREY Hill Crest Funeral Home Haughton, LA Funeral Services celebrating the life of Joseph Charles Storey, 50, will be held at 3:00PM Friday, March 30, 2007 at Hill Crest Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 9:00PM Thursday, March 29, 2007. Joe Storey was born August 8, 1956 in Nashville, AR. He is an alumni of Louisiana Tech University and Tulane University. He always knew to live life to the fullest including his favorite pastime of riding motorcycles across the country. He was a loving father, husband, and son. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph K. Storey. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynette Storey; his mother, Kathryn Storey; his son, Dr. Chris Storey; his daughter, Danielle Storey; his sister, Terresa Langley and husband Robert; brother-in-law, Scott Dunlap; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Memorials can be directed to: Hill Crest Funeral Home, 601 US Hwy 80 East, Haughton, LA 71037; 318-949-9415

William A. Barnett, 80
William Allen Barnett of Sterlington, a retired Texas Gas district foreman, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery, Hico.

Ellison Benton Jr., 49
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Ellison Benton Jr., an account clerk formerly of Choudrant, died March 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Choudrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Lee Boyd Jr., 61
NEWELLTON — Robert Lee Boyd Jr., a self-employed pilot, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Robert Byargeon, 67
WINNSBORO — Robert Byargeon, retired owner and operator of Byargeon Cleaners, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7:30 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Clotea Calhoun, 94
Clotea Calhoun of Calhoun, died Tuesday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Lula Bell Dorman, 71
RUSTON — Lula Bell Dorman, a clerk, died Tuesday. Services are private. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Johnnie B. Goree, 97
Johnnie B. Goree of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

J.D. Hardy, 82
AIMWELL — J.D. Hardy, a cattleman, logger and horse trader, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at New Live Pentecostal Church, Manifest. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Andrews Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Ermanie T. Harper, 98
Ermanie Thornhill Harper of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Lois W. Hill, 83
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Lois W. Hill, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ruby Bell Johnson, 70
Ruby Bell Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy Johnston, 57
BONITA — Billy Johnston, a farmer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

R.L. Johnston, 81
R.L. Johnston of Monroe, a retired heavy equipment sales branch manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Daniel E. Jones, 40
Daniel E. Jones of Monroe, a cook, died March 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Regina A. Knighten, 46
BASTROP — Regina A. Knighten, a Wal-Mart associate, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at Millry (Ala.) Cemetery.

Charles S. Lindsey, 94
Charles S. Lindsey of Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eddie Mansfield, 82
Eddie Mansfield of Monroe, a landscaper, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery, Collinston.

Clarence Marshall, 77
HOUSTON — Clarence Marshall, formerly of West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jossie McElroy, 99
Jossie McElroy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

March 30, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ASHLEY ELLEN BONNETTE Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette,LA Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at a 3:00 PM service at Martin & Castille Funeral Home for Ashley Bonnette, 52, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 29, 2007, secondary to respiratory failure. Survivors include her mother, Marie Arnold Bonnette of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Lisa Lynn Bonnette of Metairie, LA and Julie Marie Bonnette Staley of Monroe, LA; and Ashley's significant other, Tony Waguespack of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her father, Elbert Ashley Bonnette. She was a native of Monroe and a resident of Lafayette since 1975,. A graduate of LSU's Library Science department, she worked as a Librarian for 20 years, most recently for the Lafayette Parish Public Library. She was a great lover of books, dogs and country music. She was a gifted artist and a life-long collector of artwork. Ashley will be sadly and deeply missed by her many friends, family and loved ones. The family requests that visitation be observed on Saturday, March 31, 2007, from 2:00PM until time of her services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Goodwill Industries or the American Library Association 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611. View the obituary and guest book online at www.mourning.com.

ROBERT BERNARD BYARGEON Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Graveside services for Mr. Robert Bernard Byargeon, 67 of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Providence Memorial Cemetery on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 1:30 PM. Rev. Ricky Baker will be officiating the services under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Byargeon was born September 16, 1939 in Vicksburg, MS and passed away Tuesday March 27, 2007. Robert attended Winnsboro High School and LA Tech in Ruston, LA. For many years, Robert owned and operated Byargeon's Dry Cleaners before co-founding and operating the Superior Tire & Battery Store in Winnsboro, LA, from which he retired. Robert served in the Dept. of the Army Reserve Forces. As a younger businessman, he was also a member of the Civitan Club, Lions Club, Jaycees, and Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid member of Ducks Unlimited serving in all offices and capacities. He had also been very active in skeet shooting where he had won several trophies; plus deer and duck hunting. He was preceded in Death by his father B.A. Byargeon. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Betty Beall Byargeon of Winnsboro, LA., one son Kevin Bernard Byargeon of Big Pine Key, FL; one daughter Kayla Byargeon Johnson; one grand daughter Emily Victoria Johnson; and Mother Eddie B. Byargeon all of Winnsboro; two brothers Andrew Alan Byargeon and wife Melanie of West Monroe, LA; David Edmund Byargeon of Monroe, LA. One niece Lori Byargeon of New York City; two nephews Alan Byargeon and David Craig Byargeon both of West Monroe, LA. One brother-in-law and faithful friend, Kenneth Roy Beall and wife Francis of Monroe, LA, plus a number of other nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the professional services, kindness, and love shown to Robert during his many illnesses. A heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Narendra Kutnikar of Monroe, LA, for his diligent care and dedication to over-seeing and coordinating Robert's total health program; to Dr. Claude Minor his most recent surgeon who kept us anchored these last few weeks; to all four Renal Associate partners of Monroe, LA; to each and all of the Winnsboro Dialysis Center staff in Winnsboro, LA; the Amedisys Home health Staff in Monroe, LA, esp. Cheri Bonner; and all other physicians, nurses, and technicians who worked so hard and thoroughly with Robert during his illnesses. To all of these plus the many, many friends and relatives who helped us so many times and in so many wonderful ways, we extend a big "thank you." We could not have done it without you! To leave an online condolence for the family or a memorial donation on his behalf please visit: www.youngscommunity.com.

CLOTEA MAYES CALHOUN Owens Memorial Chapel, Inc. Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Clotea Calhoun, 94, of Calhoun, will be held at 3:30 PM., Friday, March 30, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Clotea was born January 14, 1913 to Joseph Lacey & Ella Mayes. She died March 27, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. Mamaw Calhoun was a loving, kind Mother and Grandmother and one of the greatest cooks in the area. She will be remembered for her great biscuits, dumplings, and pies. No one ever left her table hungry and there was always food for one more. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Calhoun, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband: Huey Calhoun; grandchild: Judy Calhoun; great grandchild: Easy Tedeton; brothers: James, Harvey, & Abby Mayes; sister: Letha Brownlee. She will be greatly missed by her 7 children & their spouses: Milton & Gaye Calhoun of McLean, VA; Pat & Clayton Tedeton of West Monroe, LA; Hugh & Grace Calhoun of Calhoun, LA; Bill & Melinda Calhoun of Front Royal, VA; Eleanor Jo & Shelby Funderburk, of Calhoun, LA; Barbara & David Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; Robert & Shirley Calhoun of Calhoun, LA. Brother Joe ( Barty) & wife Nora Ann Mayes of Yulee, FL; 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren & 3 step great-grandchildren;many nieces & nephews. Clotea also reared 3 nieces one surviving, Thelma Scott of Baton Rouge, LA; two deceased- Joyce Bryan & Dorothy Slade. The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers: Norma Davis, Helen Howell, Karen Pace and Pat Moore. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Kirk Tedeton, Jay Calhoun, Barry Telano, Billy Calhoun, Marc Calhoun, Jeremy Calhoun, Michael Smith, Patrick Smith. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

MARY JANICE GRAFTON CAUSEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Janice Grafton Causey, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, March 30, 2007 at Harper Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Huttig, Arkansas. Officiating will be Bro. Don McCormick, Bro. Jeff Luellen and Bro. Joe Tinsley. Graveside services will follow at 3:00PM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Causey was born August 26, 1938 in Bernice, LA and passed away March 29, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Causey is survived by her husband, John L. Causey, Jr.; children, Donna Murphree and husband Terry, Debbie Beck & husband John; grandsons, Nicholas Cockerham and Andy Cockerham; step-granddaughter, Robin Beck; sisters, Minnie Lee and husband Prentiss, Eddie Kelley, Dianne Guitreau and husband Donald, Marsha Hansen and husband Michael, Jamie Broomfield and husband Conrad, Dorothy Shirey and husband Ricky; brothers, Dallas Grafton and wife Joanne and James Grafton and wife Sue. Pallbearers will be H.D. Russell, Barry Wooten, Fulton Lum, Jr., Glen Little, Patrick McLendon and Curtis Boykin. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Hartsfield and Eddie Russell. The family would like to extend a very special "thank you" to Agape Hospice and the Oncology Nurses at Glenwood Hospital for their care and compassion of their mother. Visitation will be Friday, March 30, 2007 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MRS. ESTELLE HOBBS DANIEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Estelle Hobbs Daniel, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 3:00PM, Saturday, March 31, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with the Rev. Raymond Jones and Rev. Mildred Lenard officiating. Interment will follow in the Assembly of God Cemetery on Lapine Road in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Daniel was born on July 1, 1916 in Caldwell Parish and passed away on March 29, 2007 at the West Monroe Guest House. Mrs. Daniel was a member of The Welcome Home Church of God where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was a housewife, loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Noel Daniel; grandson, Randy Beebe; brother, Roy Hobbs; and sister, Ray Hodges. She is survived by one son Doyle Daniel and wife Mattie; daughters, Clovieze Pitre and husband Tommy, Marie "Cookie" Walters and husband Tommy, Sharon Smith and husband Guy; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren; sisters, Effie Johnson, Maurine Willadsen, Bernice Taylor, Sue Gulett and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Scotty Beebe, Derek Daniel, Daryl Daniel, Dennis Daniel, Larry Horne and Bruce Thornton. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Friday, March 30, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

YVONNE FONTENOT Melancon Funeral Home Monroe, La. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas for Yvonne Fontenot, age 81, the former Yvonne Doucet, who passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 6:00 a.m. at her residence in Monroe, LA. Interment was in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas The family requested that visiting hours be observed from 3PM until 9PM. Monday and continued from 8AM until service time on Tuesday. View the full obituary and guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome.net. Melancon Funeral Home of Opelousas, 4708 I-49 North Service Road, (337) 407-1907, was in charge of arrangements.

ERNESTINE BURNETT FRITH HUGHES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ernestine Burnett Frith Hughes, 76 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. with Bro. Jerry Burns officiating. Interment to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hughes was born December 21, 1930 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away March 29, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hughes was a resident of New Orleans for many years and was preceded in death by her husband Dean Hughes. Mrs. Hughes is survived by her children; Margaret "Polly" Howard and Milon LeWayne Frith, Janice "Janette" Martin; brother; James Burnett; sisters; JoAnn Skipper, Faye Manning, Peggy Barrett, and Elaine McMurray; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grand children. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MARGUERITE ELIZABETH LAING LACOBEE Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA SHREVEPORT, LA — Services for Marguerite Elizabeth Laing Lacobee will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Rev. Floyd Davis, pastor of Woodridge Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. Visitation will be from 11:00AM. Saturday until service time. Mrs. Lacobee passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the age of 84. Mrs. Lacobee was a member of Woodridge Baptist Church and had a blessed relationship with the dear members of her Sunday School class. She was retired from Snyder's Pharmacy were she enjoyed many happy years serving the public and forming lasting friendships. For the past four years, she has resided at Ridgecrest Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. Her greatest accomplishment and joy was being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She provided loving care for all of her years and will leave a deep void in the lives of all who knew her. Mrs. Lacobee is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, LeRoy Lacobee; her parents, Robert David and Linnie Jackson Laing; a brother, Robert David Laing, Jr.; an infant daughter and a grandson, Justin Wade Lacobee. She is survived by two daughters, Nadine and husband, Harold Bounds of West Monroe, LA and Sherry and husband, C.J. Alexander of Petaluma, CA; son, Christopher and wife, Jennifer Lacobee of Blanchard, LA; grandchildren, Karen Bounds, Leisha and husband, Nick DeRiso, Jeffrey and Anna Alexander; great grandchildren, Sydney Bounds, Dylan and Morgan Lacobee, Jack DeRiso, Austin Alexander, and Baby DeRiso, due in August; sister-in-law, Mrs. Paula Steige of Estes Park, CO; brother-in-law, James C. Lacobee of Bossier City, LA; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chris Lacobee, Harold Bounds, C.J. Alexander and Ted Bounds, Jr. The family would like to express deep gratitude for the loving care shown to our mother by the entire staff of Ridgecrest Nursing Home of West Monroe and Hospice Care of Louisiana.

MR. BURTON T. RIGGIN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mr. Burton T. Riggin will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Johnny Hankins and Rev. Marlin Betts officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Riggin passed away on March 28, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was an Army Veteran of WWII serving in Europe. Mr. Riggin was attached to the Battery B 554th Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. He served in four out of five of the major battles in WWII. Mr. Riggin was self employed and worked with his brother, Hubert, as a carpenter and painter until his brother passed away. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish, hunt, and work in his garden. He was also a past member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Riggin was preceded in death by parents, Elbert Compton and Amanda Ellen Riggin and his brothers and sisters, Howard Clifton Riggin, Hettie Elsie Riggin, Hubert Cecil Riggin, Elbert Carl Riggin, Francis Ellen Riggin, and Travis Buford Riggin. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Beryl Hatten Riggin of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Ronnie Riggin and wife Pam of Monroe, LA; and Steve Riggin of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Gloria Riggin White and husband Larry of Tulsa, Ok; grandchildren, Laine Riggin Mulhearn and husband Butch of Calhoun, LA; Joey Riggin and fiancée Hannah Butler both of Ruston, LA; Monica Carter; Holly Hutson; Anthony Riggin; Wendy Michelle Ballesteros and husband Xavier; Stephanie Beryl Rooney and husband Brian; Alfie Smith and husband Richard all of Monroe, LA; Michael Ramsey and wife Catherine of West Monroe, LA; Brian Ramsey and wife Melissa of Stowe, VT; sister-in-law, Dorothy Duffy of St. Augustine, FL; thirteen great grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DORIS ELIZABETH ROUSE SIMMS Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Rouse Simms, age 83, of Bastrop will be held 10AM Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with Bro. Jay Simms and Bro. Alvin Stowe officiating. Interment will follow at the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. The family will receive friends Friday, March 30 from 5PM till 9PM at the funeral home. Doris was born October 5, 1923 in Rayville, LA and she passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at her home surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jerald "Howard" Simms, a daughter and son-in-law, Gerrie Simms Sprouse and Harvey "Leon" Sprouse, her parents, Harry Winter Rouse and Lula Stokes Rouse, five brothers, and five sisters. Mrs. Simms was a homeaker and a member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother and mamaw showering her family with unconditional love. She enjoyed every day of her life and lived it to the fullest; blessing us with her presence. Words cannot express our sorrow at her passing and how very much she will be missed by her family. She is survived by her daughter, Candy Simms Hughes and husband, Dennis Hughes, two sons, Joseph Harry "Buddy" Simms and wife, Mary Anne Simms, ;"Jerald" Harvis Simms and wife, Dianne Simms 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grand children, and 6 great-greatgrandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be great-grandsons, Heath Simms, Hunter Simms, Kevin Gwin, Tyler Simms, Chandon Simms, and David Girola. For those who wish memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Herbert Allen, 69
RUSTON — Herbert Allen died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Franklin Audirsch, 73
Franklin Audirsch of Calhoun, a retired postal worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kaya 'Kool Aid' Brown, 37
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kaya "Kool Aid" Brown, a nurse formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lonnie Brunner Jr., 53
TAMPA, Fla. — Lonnie Brunner Jr., a college admissions representative, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Amiyah Imani Buie, Infant
Amiyah Imani Buie of Monroe, infant daughter of Roshunda and Anthony Buie, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Hazel Griffin Carr, 90
Hazel Griffin Carr of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Irene F. Carraway, 86
WINNSBORO — Irene Fortenberry Carraway, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery.

Marie Everett, 73
FARMERVILLE — Marie Everett died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Johnnie B. Goree, 97
Johnnie B. Goree of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Orange Hill, Rhymes. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Velma Gray, 74
Velma Gray of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi.

Booker T. Hall Sr., 92
RAYVILLE — Booker T. Hall Sr., a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 8-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Loving Charity Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leroy Hall, 59
Leroy Hall of Monroe, a handyman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Jamie Dale Higgins, 26
JONESBORO — Jamie Dale Higgins, a roofer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cypress Creek Cemetery near Dodson.

Jared Hill Jr., infant
Jared Christopher Hill Jr., infant son of Renada Meredith and Jared Christopher Hill Sr. of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

George Johnson, 81
PIONEER — George Johnson, a retired deputy sheriff, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joan E. Johnson, 73
ST. JOSEPH — Joan Elizabeth Johnson died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph.

Alma Lee, 73
FARMERVILLE — Alma Lee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.

Juanita Taylor Macek, 60
OLLA — Juanita "Nita" Taylor Macek, a registered nurse, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Olla. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Clarence Marshall, 54
HOUSTON — Clarence Marshall, formerly of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Life Gospel Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Laura Wilson Mobley, 97
CHOUDRANT — Laura Wilson Mobley, a retail sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Culbertson Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Thurla Dubell Rolfe, 81
Thurla Dubell Rolfe of Monroe, a retired Realtor with John Rea Realty, died Thursday. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Ernest Vincent Simons, 79
DALLAS — Ernest Vincent Simons, a retired carpenter formerly of Winnsboro, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Demetrice L. Snyder, 26
CLAYTON — Demetrice Lavern Snyder, a cabinet builder, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Clayton Gardens of Rest Cemetery.

Willie Roger Spears, 56
Willie Roger Spears of Monroe, a roofer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today with family hour at 6-8 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Mabell Thomas, 87
Mabell Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Billy Ray Williams, 53
RAYVILLE — Billy Ray Williams, a janitorial worker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Olive Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Archibald, Edna L.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Benton Jr., Ellison: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Boyd Jr., Robert Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Brunson, Ted Lt. Col.: 2 p.m. today, Little Creek United Methodist Church, Archibald.
Byargeon, Robert: 1:30 p.m. today, Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Calhoun, Clotea: 3:30 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Comeaux, Harley Nolan: 2 p.m. Saturday, The Church of the Living God, Clayton.
Goree, Johnnie B.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hardy, J.D.: 10 a.m. today, New Live Pentecostal Church, Manifest.
Johnston, Billy: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Jones, Daniel E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
Knight Sr., William Wesley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Lindsey, Charles S.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey.
McElroy, Jossie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe.
Moorehead, Queenie: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark.
Parker, Ken: 11 a.m. today, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe.
Perkins, Nelma Crain: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Phi, Phillip: 9 a.m. Saturday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Richardson, Ann: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Roach, David: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Thompson, S. A. "Bill": 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Villanueva, Dallas A.: 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop

March 31 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. FRANKLIN DELANO AUDIRSCH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Franklin Delano Audirsch, 73, will be 2:00P.M., Sunday, April 1, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Michael Stravato and Pastor Todd Davis. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Audirsch was born on November 26, 1933 and passed away on March 28, 2007 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born and raised in Calhoun and also lived in Bastrop for 22 years. He served for 4 years in the Navy and retired from the United States Post Office. He was also a watch maker and jeweler. Mr. Audirsch was a member of Family Church in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Boyd Audirsch and his father, Shelton Carl Audirsch; sister, Katherine Geisler; brothers, Taylor Audirsch and Elmer Gene Audirsch. Survivors are his wife of over 50 years, Roselyn Purdy Audirsch of Calhoun; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Pamela Audirsch of Collinston; daughter, Karen Audirsch Smith of Calhoun; brothers, Weaver Audirsch and wife Marilyn of Monroe, Bobby Audirsch and wife Pat of Calhoun, Billy Audirsch and wife Rosie of Calhoun; sisters, Priscilla Parnell of West Monroe, Joyce Bennett and husband Billy of Choudrant; brother-in-laws, Carey Don Purdy and wife Priscilla of Calhoun and Milford Geisler of Bossier City; sister-in-law, Avalin Audirsch of Monroe; 4 special god grandchildren, Amelia Purdy, Codey Purdy, Ana Claire Purdy and Seth David Purdy; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Carey Don Purdy, Donald Purdy, Danny Purdy, David Purdy, Kevin Audirsch and Cecil McMillan. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

THOMAS L. DOWDY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Thomas L. Dowdy 78 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00P.M. Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. David Womack and Rev Woody Rimes officiating. Interment to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Dowdy was born July 3, 1928 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away March 29, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Dowdy was owner and operator of Dowdy Paper Products. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 419 F&AM and Monroe Scottish Rites. Mr. Dowdy coached Dixie Boys Baseball for over 19 years, where he touched many young mens lives. He attended Walnut Grove Methodist Church. Mr. Dowdy was preceded in death by parents, Earl Dowdy and Maude Dowdy, a grandson, Greg Milford; brothers, Eugene Dowdy and Vernon Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine Crowell Dowdy; son, Gary Dowdy; daughter, Belinda Dowdy Milford; grand-children, Gary Dowdy II, Shannon Dowdy; sister, Earline Dowdy Thompson; brother, Glen Dowdy; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Charles Dykes, Scott Dowdy, Lyle Dowdy, Jerry Boudreaux, Darrell Owens, and Sonny Day. Honorary pallbearers will be David Craighead and Gary Carter. Visitation is Saturday from 5:00P.M. until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOY LEA DUMAS Farrar Funeral Home Riser Funeral Home Farmerville, LA A memorial services for Joy Lea Kennedy Dumas, 67, of Farmerville will be held at 3:00P.M, Sunday, March 29, 2007 in the chapel at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Hurst officiating. No visitation. Mrs. Dumas, retired retail sales, died Thursday, March 29th. She is preceded in death by her husband Marshall R. Dumas. Survivors include daughters: Rickie Luther & husband Richard of Farmerville; special daughter Cherry Lockwood & husband, Barry of Farmerville; and Diane Mize & husband, Eric of Shreveport, LA.; 4 Grandchildren: Dalton Dumas,Michelle Lyons, Thomas Mize and Christian Mize; and the Lockwood's and their extended family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Hospice of Caring Hearts, 463 Pearidge Road, Dubach, LA. 71235. Friends may send online messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

WILMA KNIGHTEN HEAROLD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Knighten Hearold, 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00A.M. Monday, April 2, 2007 at the Christian Life Church of Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Danny Chance, Bro. G. E. Chance and Bro. Jarod Howell. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hearold was born January 25, 1926 in Caldwell Parish and passed away March 30, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hearold enjoyed traveling and cooking. She was an active member of Christian Life Church and enjoyed having church functions at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Magneice Knighten; a brother: Otis Knighten and a sister: Fenniah Wilkins. Mrs. Hearold is survived by her husband of 60 years: Thompson Hearold; sons: Terry Randal Hearold and wife, Anita Kaye and Duane Erwin Hearold and wife, Laura, all of Monroe, LA; nieces, nephews and other family members. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 1, 2007 from 4:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the Christian Life Church of Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

ALINE MITCHELL LENARD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Aline Mitchell Lenard, age 77 of Columbia will be held at 2:00P.M., Sunday, April 1, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Brian Rankin officiating. Interment will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia. Mrs. Lenard was born on October 1, 1929 in Caldwell Parish to the union of Samuel Jackson and Emilee Keene Mitchell and died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She attended Columbia High School. She loved to bring a smile to the face of her family and friends with her cooking. She loved to visit family and share experiences with her family and friends. Gardening held a special place in her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Alfred "Tab" Lee Lenard, her brother: Jessie Mitchell and her sister: Sybil Mitchell Rice. Survivors include her daughter: Gayle Lenard of Little Rock, AR., her son: Kerry Lenard of Columbia, her granddaughter: Emilee Lenard of Columbia and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Greg Woods, Richard Frank, Mark Beard, Brian Aucoin, Bucky Procell and Danny Ellis. Mrs. Lenard would like to extend special thanks to Robert Ewing, M.D., Russell Lolley, M.D. and the Long Term Acute Care facility and staff of Glenwood Hospital. Also, a special thank you to Mrs. Sue Procell for always being there and extending a helping hand at anytime. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. and Sunday from 10:00A.M. until services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

LAURA WILSON MOBLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Laura Wilson Mobley, 97, of D'Arbonne, LA, will be held at 2:00P.M. Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Culbertson Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Scott Jennings. Interment will follow in Mt Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Mobley was a caregiver to many and a neighbor to all. She was the oldest member of Culbertson Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Raymond Mobley, step-son, Durwood Mobley, twin brothers, Ray Lee Wilson and Roy B. Wilson. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Mobley of Poteau, OK; granddaughter, Suzanne Klutts and husband Kip of Poteau, OK; 3 great-grandchildren, Garrett, Wilson and Ben Klutts of Poteau, OK; special nieces, Bonita Hutson of Farmerville, LA; Debbie Silmon of Downsville, LA; special grandson, Jarvis Dean Silmon Jr. of Downsville, LA; special friends Kenny and Teresa Bowen of D'Arbonne. Many nieces and nephews with others who called her "Aunt Laura". Memorials may be made to Culbertson Baptist Church Building Fund. Pallbearers: Danny Frasier, Kenny Bowen, Frank Hutson, Larry Savage, Stacey Savage and Lucien Savage. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 5-8:00P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MRS. THURLA DUBELL ROLFE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mrs. Thurla DuBell Rolfe, 81, of Monroe, LA formerly of Oak Ridge, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the Oak Ridge Methodist Church with Rev. Claude Hughes and Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Mrs. Rolfe was born in Wisner, LA on February 2, 1926 and passed away on March 29, 2007 at the St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA, Ouachita Parish Republican Women, and the Bridge House. She enjoyed dancing and was a participant of Monroe's Golden Girls. Mrs. Rolfe lived in Oak Ridge many years. During this time she was employed by the Bank of Oak Ridge. She moved to Monroe after the death of her husband and became associated with John Rea Realty. She enjoyed many special friendships during her 18 years there. Mrs. Rolfe was predeceased by her husband, Will McDuffie Rolfe; her parents, Tom and Elva DuBell; sister, Marge; and brother, Ed DuBell. Survivors include her sons and their wives, Pete and Carol, Joe and Jeanie, and Jim and Tina; grandchildren, Hope and husband Chad Alderman, Jo Sam, Will, Page, Emma, Mary Elise, and Connor; great grandchild, Mia; sister, Wilma, and brother, Tom. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jo Sam, Will, Connor, and Jo Cooper, Tommy Rolfe, Connie Mott, Neil Mott, Jim Brown, and Edwards Barham. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jasper Haddad, Bill Smith. Visitation will be Saturday, March 31, 2007, from 7:00P.M .until 9:00P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Lizzie Albritton, 72
WISNER — Lizzie "Bonnie" Albritton, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Baby Girl Bauer, infant
The infant daughter of Brigette and Rhett Bauer of Monroe died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Bonn Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

V.C. Brister, 78
V.C. Brister of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Amiyah Imani Buie, infant
Amiyah Imani Buie of Monroe, infant daughter of Roshunda and Anthony Buie, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Beatrice Mable Bush, 83
OAK GROVE — Beatrice Mable Bush, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove and 9 a.m. until time of service Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Mary Grafton Causey, 68
Mary Janice Grafton Causey of West Monroe, an insurance clerk, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Harper Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Graveside services and burial are 3 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Estelle Hobbs Daniel, 90
Estelle Hobbs Daniel of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery.

Johnnie B. Goree, 97
Johnnie B. Goree of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Orange Hill, Rhymes. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wilma K. Hearold, 81
Wilma Knighten Hearold of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Ernestine Frith Hughes, 76
Ernestine Burnett Frith Hughes of West Monroe, a retired waitress, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Doyle Jackson, 45
Doyle Jackson of West Monroe, a file clerk, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Visitation 12:30 p.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Loyd, 69
FARMERVILLE — John Loyd, a truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Van B. Morgan Jr., 93
BASTROP — Van B. Morgan Jr., retired from Southern Natural Gas Corp., died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Burton T. Riggin, 84
Burton T. Riggin of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Doris Elizabeth Simms, 83
BASTROP — Doris Elizabeth Simms, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Ernest Vincent Simons, 79
DALLAS — Ernest Vincent Simons, a retired carpenter formerly of Winnsboro, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. until the time of service today. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery.

Leola Moore Strozier, 79
BIENVILLE PARISH — Leola Moore Strozier, a seamstress, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Brooks Cemetery, Quitman.

Virginia Mae Sykes, 69
SANTA FE, Texas — Virginia Mae Sykes, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Sylvia Cockrell Trahan, 77
BASTROP — Sylvia Cockrell Trahan, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James "Jake" Womack, 61
WINNFIELD — James D. "Jake" Womack died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time today. Burial will be in Sikes Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Benton Jr., Ellison: 2 p.m. today, St. Rest Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Boyd Jr., Robert Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Brown, Kaya "Kool Aid": 1 p.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Brunner Jr., Lonnie: 1 p.m. Monday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Buie, Amiya Imani: 1 p.m. Sunday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Carraway, Irene F.: 3 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Comeaux, Harley Nolan: 2 p.m. today, The Church of the Living God, Clayton.
Gray, Velma: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Hall Sr., Booker T.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Higgins, Jamie Dale: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Hill, Jared Christopher Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Johnson, George: noon today, Mount Zion, Pioneer.
Johnson, Joan E.: 11 a.m. today, Guildfield Baptist Church, St. Joseph.
Johnston, Billy: 10 a.m. today, Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Jones, Daniel E.: 11 a.m. today, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
Macek, Juanita Taylor: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Olla.
Marshall, Clarence: 2 p.m. today, New Life Gospel, Monroe.
McElroy, Jossie: 11 a.m. today, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mobley, Laura Wilson: 2 p.m. Sunday, Culbertson Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Moorehead, Queenie: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark.
Phi, Phillip: 9 a.m. today, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston.
Roach, David: 2 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Snyder, Demetrice L.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton.
Spears, Willie Roger: 11 a.m. today, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Mabell: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe