Apr - 2011 - Obituaries from The News-Star

April 1, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bob Butler Funeral services for Bob Butler, 84 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Thomas McMurray and Rev. Art Beebe will be officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bob went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 30, 2011. He was born November 11, 1926 in Rochelle, LA. He served 3 years in the United States Navy and is a World War II veteran. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese bombing in 1942 and was retired from Manville. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Orietta Butler, brother, Sylvester Butler, sister, InaB Keene and a son, Ricky Butler. Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, Barbara Butler; 3 daughters; Denise Hines and husband Rodney of Calhoun, LA, Bobbie Finley and husband Joe of Pinehurst, Texas, and Ann Rayner and husband Greg of Chatham, LA; a sister, Inez Hudnall; 10 grandchildren; Chucky Butler, Leah Patrick, Kirstie Hines, Amanda Rowland, Anthony Finley, and Thad, Tara, Tess, Tori and Tret Rayner; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rodney Hines, Joe Finley, Greg Rayner, Anthony Finley, Thad Rayner, Jeff Rowland, Carlos Rowland, Zack Davis and Oliver Vallery, Jr. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 1, 2011

Annie Jo Sehon Dugas Funeral services for Annie Jo Sehon Dugas, 82, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 1, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Dennis Spence officiating. Interment will follow at Roark Cemetery in Marion, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Dugas was born February 3, 1929 in Haile, LA, the daughter of C. W. and Clara Little Sehon. She passed away in Monroe, LA on March 28, 2011. Ann graduated from Marion High School in 1945, an honor student and recipient of the American Legion Award. Ann graduated from Louisiana College in Pineville in 1949 where she was president of the Pre-Medical fraternity. During the summer of her third year of college she was a mission volunteer to Spanish speaking people of Arizona for the Southern Baptist Convention. After graduation she worked as a Medical Technologist in New Orleans at Montelepre Hospital, Touro Infirmary and Charity Hospital. It was in New Orleans that she met and married medical student Grady Dugas from Sulphur, LA in February of 1950. Dr. and Mrs. Grady Dugas moved to Marion, LA in 1954 where they worked together at Marion Clinic-Hospital. They became parents to 5 children. She was active in local and regional schools, church, and community activities. She is survived by four sons and one daughter and their families: Steve Dugas of Kansas City, MO, Dr. Ren? Dugas and Donna Sills Dugas of Monroe, LA, Dr. Chris Dugas of Buffalo, MO, Ken Dugas and Phyllis Henderson Dugas of Plano, TX, Denise Dugas Spence and Rev. Dennis Spence of Monticello, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Peggy Denton Sehon of Marion, LA; and a beloved sister-in-law and family, Betty Dugas Bryson, Roby and Barbara Bryson Odom of Dallas, TX, and their daughter, Pascha and Tod Tietzen and Autumn of Denton, TX; four grandsons, David Dugas and wife Cara, Jordan and wife Ashley Taylor, Jared Dugas, and Tristan Dugas; five granddaughters, Samantha Powell and husband Matt, Michelle Turner, Stephanie Symes and husband Daniel, Danielle Dugas, and Julie Dugas; one great granddaughter, Alana Boyle; and three great grandsons, Aiden Johnson, Charlie Symes, and Grady Van Dugas. To her precious grandchildren she was affectionately known by a French derivative of the word grandmother - "Mom-Ann." She will also be missed by a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Dugas was an active member of the Marion United Methodist Church and the Mon Amie Newcomers Club of Monroe. She will be remembered most for her ready smile, her infectious laughter, and her ability to see the good and encourage the best in all people. Pallbearers will be grandsons, David, Jordan, Jared, and Tristan; and friends Lee Brantley and Greg Nappier. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Green, Bruce Matte, and Travis Davis. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special recognition is extended to Dr. Stockstill and his wonderful staff, Cheryl Minor, Margaret Butler, Jennifer Garret, and Rev. Paul Ford of Agape Hospice; and Mary Young, T'era Dunn, Kaiwanna Gray, Mylinda Smith and Renae Jefferson who provided excellent twenty-four hour care. And for Jackie Montgomery, who was a housekeeper and personal assistant to Ann for over twenty five-years. The family requests that memorials be given to her home congregation, the United Methodist Church of Marion, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from March 31 to April 1, 2011

Margaret Ann Durboraw Funeral services for Margaret Ann Durboraw, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 1, 2011, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor and Rev. Fred Rushing officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Durboraw passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. She retired as supervisor for the Pre-School Handicapped Program for the State of Louisiana. Mrs. Durboraw, a longtime resident of Monroe, was active in many local clubs and organizations and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She graduated from Louisiana Tech with Bachelors and Masters degrees. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted to her grandson Michael, the light, love, and joy of her life. Mrs. Durboraw was preceded in death by her parents, Dayton and Lucie McGee ; and husband, Clive Durboraw. Survivors include her daughters, Gaye McArdle and husband Frank, and Merri Lee and husband Mike; grandson, Michael Lee, all of Baton Rouge, LA; brother-in-law, Alvin Durboraw of Plano, TX; and niece and nephews, April, Barry, and Van Durboraw. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Gonzales, Dr. Borders, St. Francis Medical Center, the nursing staff of the CVRU, and her good friend Joyce McIntosh for her loving support.. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from March 31 to April 1, 2011

Bobby Joel Jenkins Funeral services for Bobby Joel Jenkins, 64, of Monroe, were held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe., with Rev. Warren Eckhardt and Rev. Glen Jenkins. Interment was at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Jenkins, Owner of Longleaf Wood Products, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He attended North Monroe Baptist Church, was a member of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lee Jenkins, and mother, Icy Lee Jenkins. Survivors include his wife, Gwen; daughter, Tiffany and Christopher Donald of Fairhope, AL and their children, Jack and Claire; five brothers, Kenny and Janice Jenkins of Crossett, AR, Glen and Sarah Jenkins of Corsicana, TX, Gilbert and Avanelle Jenkins of Bryant, AR, Robert and Pat Jenkins of Crossett, AR, and William J. and Linda Jenkins of Bartlett, TN; brother-in-law, Raymond and Margaret Horne of Monroe, LA; twenty-three nieces and nephews and sixteen great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Greg Horne, Eric Beall, Greg Jenkins, Jeff Reid, Gerald Austin, and Brian Gilly. Honorary pallbearers will be Bishop Johnston III, Chris Donald, Ken Gable, Jerry Smith, Jim Nolan, Royce Young, Harold Roberts, Randy Fortenberry, and Vic Dees. Memorials may be made to M. D. Anderson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from March 25 to April 1, 2011

Verlee Young Mannings Funeral services for Mrs. Verlee Young Mannings of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. J. Preston Stephens officiating. Having been reared in a Christian home, she accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Even though she relocated numerous times, she remained a faithful member of her root church. She made her transition on Friday, March 25, 2011, leaving to cherish her precious memories: a son, James Edward Richardson; a sister, Dorothy Poindexter (Edward) Woodland Hills, CA; grandchildren, Reginald, Rhonda, Yolanda, Corey and Michael Richardson; Marqueita, Maria, and Butch Richardson Goldman, Jamelia Pugh, Rumika Collins, and J.R. Battle. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 1, 2011

Harold Travis Priestley III Funeral services for Harold Travis Priestley III, 65, of Olla, LA, formerly of Perryville, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 2, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with family friend Glenn Gore and Rev. David Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Priestley passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a U. S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, an avid sportsman, and a Hunter Education Instructor where he was named Instructor of the Year for the state of Louisiana for several years. Mr. Priestley loved golfing, was a baseball coach for Osterland Recreation Center, and coached with Tim McGraw. He received several Table Tennis Championships and was an official Boone and Crockett scorer. Mr. Priestley was preceded in death by his father, William Priestley; and mother, Maude Priestley. Survivors include his former wife of thirty-nine years, Mary Lou Perry; one son, Chad Priestley; daughter, Holly Priestley and fianc? Eric Herpin; two grandchildren, Hailey and Wesley Priestley; two sisters, Vicki Stamper and husband Glenn, and Peggy Vallery and Lane Bush; plus numerous nieces and nephews, devoted friend and care giver, Amanda Cockerham; and last but not least his pup, Gus. Pallbearers will be Glenn Stamper, Jason Stamper, Chris Vallery, Lane Bush, Daniel O'Neal, and Parnell Perry. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Stamper, George Stamper, Josh Cockerham, and Sam Cockerham. Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express their sincerest appreciation to Rita Billingsly, Harold's Home Health nurse for all she did for Harold; to the staff of nurses at Glenwood Hospital for their excellent care, and to all the doctors and staff at the VA Hospital in Shreveport; plus, all the doctors and nurses at the West Monroe Dialysis Center for all their kindness. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 1, 2011

Sadie Thomas Underwood Sadie Thomas Underwood, 54, of Monroe, LA, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Sadie is survived by husband, Sam Underwood and children, Rev. Frank McGraw Jr. (Shantae), Aretha McGraw, and Steve L. McGraw; 1 Godson, Charles Scott and five grandchildren. Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2011, at St. Joe B. C. in Rhymes, LA. Burial in Hall's Cemetery in Rhymes, LA. Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2011, 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Funerals By McFarland of Monroe. McFarland Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 1, 2011

Dorothy Rose Sandifer Waller Services for Dorothy Rose Sandifer Waller will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Reverend David Dietzel of First United Methodist Church, Bossier City, Louisiana officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Visitation will be Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Hixson Brothers, Pineville, from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Mrs. Waller, 88, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Rosemont Assisted Living in West Monroe. She was a member of the First United Methodist Churchs, Alexandria and Pineville. She belonged to the Pineville Garden Club, and was co-founder of the Alpine Duplicate Bridge Club. Mrs. Waller was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many. She had a gracious life spent helping and serving others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric Reece Waller; parents, John Newburg & Eunice Smith Sandifer; brothers, Dale Sandifer, Tillman Sandifer; sisters, Daphne Sandifer Dawson, and Ann Sandifer Bailey. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Kathleen Waller Kees Hebert & husband Ray of West Monroe, Rebecca Waller Bordelon & husband Raymond of Clayton, GA, Merilyn Waller Taylor & husband Kevin of Sour Lake, TX; grandchildren, Ben Bordelon & wife Lynne of Ponchatoula, Kristie Kees McGee & husband Greg of West Monroe, Eric Bordelon of Baton Rouge, Joel M. Kees & wife Jessica of Shreveport, Phoebe Taylor of Sour Lake, TX, Chloe Taylor of Sour Lake, TX; great grandchildren, Luci Schmidt of Ponchatoula, Kaleb McGee of West Monroe, Kenzie Rose McGee of West Monroe, Reece Bordelon of Ponchatoula, and Lily Kees of Shreveport; brother, Waymon Sandifer & wife Norma Jean of Jena; sister, Jonnie Sandifer Marshall of Shreveport. Pallbearers will be Ben Bordelon, Eric Bordelon, Joel Kees, Greg McGee, Kevin Taylor, and Troy Wayne Sandifer. Honorary pallbearer will be Marshall John. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 17050 Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 or Alzheimer's Association 3717 Government St., Suite 7, Alexandria, LA 71302. The family would like to thank the staff of Rosemont Assisted Living for their caring kindness and service to our mother. To extend online condolences to the Waller family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA. Published in The News Star on April 1, 2011

April 2, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John Schmidt Sr. Funeral services for John Schmidt Sr., 79, of Delhi, LA, will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Delhi United Methodist Church, with Rev. Chris Thomas officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. John was a native of Hallsville, TX; a longtime resident of Morgan City, LA and Delhi, LA. He was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church, an Army veteran; graduate of NLU in Monroe and was a member of the Delhi Lions Club until declining health set upon him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ernest Schmidt Sr. and Hazel Idella Perry Schmidt. Surviving him are his wife, Jo Ann Kennedy Schmidt and a son, John Schmidt Jr. both of Delhi, LA; one brother, Willie E. Schmidt Jr. of Minden, LA, and one grandchild. Pallbearers will be Brant Mathieu and Members of the Delhi Coffee Club. Online condolences: www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on April 2, 2011

Robert D. Bagley, 32 TULLOS -- Robert Dewayne Bagley, an oil field laborer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Martha L. Billiot, 62 DELHI -- Martha L. Billiot died Thursday. A memorial service will be at a later date under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Annie M. Boothe, 82 FERRIDAY -- Annie Marie Gordon Boothe, a retired Catahoula Parish School System employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Harrisonburg United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial is in Joe Boothe Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. Bob Butler, 84 Bob Butler of Calhoun, a retired paper mill machine operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Jessie M. Fox, 73 JONESBORO -- Jessie Mae Fox died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in the Masonic Cemetery in Crowville. Raymond Gill Sr., 59 BASKIN -- Raymond Gill, Sr., a mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Archibald. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Jeanette A. Kelley, 75 JONESBORO -- Jeanette Ann Kelley, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Baptist Church, Brewton's Mill. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home. Burial is in the Antioch Community Cemetery, Brewton's Mill. Jack L. McCown, 72 Jack Lee McCown of Calhoun, a retired office machine sales and repair man, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. John V. Patton, 74 COLUMBIA -- John V. Patton, a retired oil field worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Olla Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Olla. Visitation is ongoing until time of service Sunday at the church. Burial is in New Union Cemetery, Tullos, under the direction of Riser Funeral HomeAdell B. Powell, 88 WATERPROOF -- Adell Blalack Powell, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Harold T. Priestley III, 65 OLLA -- Harold Travis Priestley III, formerly of Perryville, a retail sales employee, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Robert B. Russell, 84 FARMERVILLE -- Robert Beyonne "Beon" Russell, a retired construction electrician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Cemetery. John Schmidt Sr., 79 DELHI -- John Schmidt Sr., a retired oil field parts supplier, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Delhi United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Bessie N. Thornton, 95 Bessie Neldaline "Sissy" Thornton of West Monroe died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Newton Cemetery in Richland Parish. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. John D. Warrington, 67 John Daniel "Danny" Warrington, of Monroe, a biologist for the state Department of Health and Hospitals, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Clinton: 11 a.m. Saturday, Seven Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Allen, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Brown Jr., Lonnie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Cooper, Lavern: 1 p.m.Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Cooper, Lucille: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Doaty, Sharon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse District Association Building, Collinston. Flemon, Frank: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.Gilbert, Angelia Jackson: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Green, Oleaner "Missy": 11 a.m. Saturday, Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Hayes, Casceal: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dyer Chapel, West Monroe. Heard III, Lonnie F.: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Holder, Betty Ruth McKee: 10 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Johnson, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Jones, Louise: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Manning, Verlee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Moore, Catherine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubberly. Morrison, Lonnie M.: noon Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Profit, Margaret Ann Jackson: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School. Scott, Pearlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Negreet. Underwood, Sadie Mae Thomas: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Wallace, Ella Faye: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Washington, Rev. Bobby D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard. Wyles, Frances C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oak Grove Free Methodist Church, Jonesville.

April 3, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Annette L. Bell Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Annette L. Bell, 74, of West Monroe, LA will be 1:00 PM Monday, April 4, 2011 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Mrs. Bell was born on August 3, 1936 in Lakeland, FL and passed away on April 1, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was member of Griffin Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL. She was a mother and housewife while raising her children and then worked as an accounting assistant until she retired. Her love was her family and most of all her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Evelyn MacDonald; brother, Glenn MacDonald; and her grandson, Jimmy Jordan. She is survived by her children, Bill Black and his wife Lola, Nan Jordan and her husband Bob, John Clayton, and Mark Clayton and his wife Debbie; grandchildren, Cathi Kendrick and her husband Thomas, Lainey Black, Heather Clayton, and Michael Clayton; and a special great-granddaughter, Kelsey Kendrick. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mulhearn Funeral Home in care of Mrs. Bell. The family would like to extend a personal thank you to the staff of Hospice Compassus and caregivers, Otis Lee and Nicki. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 3, 2011

Bill Hancock Services for Bill Hancock, 74, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Monday, April 4, 2011 at Crossroads Baptist Church, Crossroads, LA. Brother Andy Johnson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bill was born July 17, 1936 in Columbia, LA and went to be with the Lord April 1, 2011. Mr. Hancock was a retired car salesman and loved to fish. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by father and mother, James and Naomi Hancock; and brothers Billy Ray and Curtis Hancock. He is survived by wife of 32 years, Susie; two sons Michael and wife Cindy of North Carolina and Toby and wife Jennifer of West Monroe; one daughter Lori and husband Rusty of Luna; brothers O. C. and Lester Hancock; sisters, Jean Stuart and Muriel Dean Wallace; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff of West Monroe Guest House for the care given to him. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Crossroads Baptist Church, Crossroads, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 3, 2011

Oliver D. Love, Sr. Funeral Services for Mr. Oliver D. Love, Sr., 89, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 5, 2011in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Abscent Cemetery in Linville, LA. Mr. Love was born November 14, 1921 in Linville, LA and passed away on April 1, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Army in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Love retired from Olinkraft. He is preceded in death by his son, Oliver D. Love, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Hazel M. Love; grandson, Sean M. Love; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, April 4, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. His daughter would like to extend a special thanks to Mr. Tommy Powell for his kind ministry to her dad. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 3, 2011

Jack Lee McCown Funeral services for Jack Lee 'Big Jack' McCown, 72, of Calhoun, LA will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Calhoun, LA. Reverend Neil Everett and Reverend Werner Aswell will be officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jack was born May 10, 1938 in Illinois, and passed away March 31, 2011 in Shreveport, LA. He served in the United States Air Force and was retired from L & M Business Machines. Mr. McCown was preceded in death by his father, Edward McCown. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Reba McCown; his mother Lois Beck of Flora, Illinois; son David McCown and wife Paula; daughters Donna Gardner of Navarre, Florida, and Debbie Conn and husband Mark of Calhoun; six grandchildren, Tia and Thomas Gardner, Erin McCown, Chase, Hunter, and Mallorie Stafford; two step-grandchildren, Rachel Smith and James Conn; and one great-granddaughter Savannah Smith. Pallbearers are Thomas Gardner, Chase Stafford, Hunter Stafford, Mark Conn, Randy McKinnie, and Robert Forrest. Honorary pallbearers will be Sharon Graves Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Calhoun, LA. We wish to express our thanks to Louisiana Home Care of Ruston; VA Medical Center of Shreveport, Seven West doctors, nurses, staff, and Comfort Care; Lisa Selmer of Wound Care, and VA Medical Clinic of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 3, 2011

Bill Barnett, 68 QUITMAN, Texas — Bill Barnett, formerly of Dubach, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Annette L. Bell, 74 WEST MONROE — Annette L. Bell, retired accounting assistant, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Zona Bingham, 88 CLAYTON — Zona Lebon Bingham, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be Tuesday at Pentecostals of the MissLoui in Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Lorene Burgess, 74 Lorene Elizabeth Burgess, 74, of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham. Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Florence Donald, 91 CHOUDRANT — Florence Brashear Donald died Saturday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Alabama Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Bill Hancock, 74 WEST MONROE — Bill Hancock, a retired car salesman, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Crossroads Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Jack McCown, 72 CALHOUN — Jack Lee McCown, a retired office machine sales and repair man, died Thursday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Donna Moore, 61 RUSTON — Donna Sue DeMoss Moore died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Buiral will be in Pine Memorial Gardens in Ruston. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Melba Trichell FARMERVILLE — Melba Trichell, a hommaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eagle Point Pentecostal Church in Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Homes. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Alice Stevenson, 78 QUITMAN — Alice Ann Stevenson died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Quitman Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioc Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Best, Mary: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Cooper, Laverne: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Duncan, Kevin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jones, Louise: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Kinder, Clifford Lee Thomas: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. McCown, Jack Lee: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Calhoun. McDowell, Freddie Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Mitchell, Eleanor: 2 p.m. Monday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Neathery, Jimmie Lee Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Nguyen, Huu Van: 10 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Monroe. Warrington, John Daniel: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

April 4, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lorene Elizabeth Burgess Funeral services for Lorene Elizabeth Burgess, 74, of Monroe, LA will be held 3:00 PM, Monday, April 4, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in the Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, LA. Lorene was born March 6, 1937 in Mangham, LA and passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Ms. Burgess was a member of New Light Baptist Church in Monroe. She worked at E.A. Conway Hospital as a Registered Nurse for many years and many other hospitals and recently worked at Home Health for 13 years. Lorene was a Published Poet and member of the International Sorority of Poets. She enjoyed reading and genealogy. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Nellie Green Burgess; grandparents, John Guy and Elizabeth Burgess and Lorena Adams and Louis Hampton Green. Survivors include her siblings, Robert Stanley and wife, Jessie Mae of Tallulah, LA; Mary Burgess of Monroe, LA, Emilia Burgess Linder and husband, Arthur, Jr. of West Monroe, LA, and Joann Burgess Carr and husband, Willie of Monroe, LA; 9-very special nieces and nephews, 17-most special great nieces and nephews, and 8-great-great nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins. Pallbearers will be her nephews and great nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Arthur Linder, Jr., Willie Carr, and Robert Burgess, Sr. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Monday, April 04, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on April 4, 2011

Dale David Ferguson Dale David Ferguson was born on April 23, 1998 and passed away on April 1, 2011. Dale was a 7th grader at Westridge Middle School. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Family Church in West Monroe. Rev. Michael O'Neal will officiate, assisted by Rev. Michael Stravato. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Dale was a young man with a heart of gold. He had the ability to smile and light up a room. Dale was a friend to everyone that knew him. A musician, budding chef, hunter, fisherman, comedian, best friend, helper, son.....an angel on earth. Dale will be missed by all and forever loved. Dale is survived by his parents, Eric and Debbie Ferguson; his brother, Justin Ferguson; his grandparents, Dwain and Jerry Sutton, Stan and Cynthia Ferguson, Tim and Jody Kraus, and Victor Havel; and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. A memorial fund in the name of Dale Ferguson has been established at Chase Bank. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 4, 2011

Mildred Louine Freeman Funeral services for Mildred Louine Freeman, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Christ Church Chapel, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Tom Lowe will be officiating and assisted by Jackie Freeman, Ryan Lowe, and Roy Duffey. Interment will follow at Bonne Idee Cemetery, Mer Rouge, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Freeman was born July 29, 1926 in Mer Rouge, LA and passed away April 2, 2011 in West Monroe. After high school graduation, Mildred received a degree in business and at the age of 18 was teaching shorthand and typing. Mildred retired as an administrative assistant. She was an active member of the V.F.W Auxillary for many years. Mildred and her husband moved to Lake LaFourche to enjoy their retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 62 years, Thomas Jack Freeman, Jr. She is survived by four children, Sue Saucer (Jerry), Shirley Freeman, Thomas Jack Freeman III (Sandy), Billie Smith (Kevin); two sisters Omega Bienz (Carl) and Glenda Temple; seven grandchildren, Jeri Tarver (D C), Bubba Saucer (Wendi), Deborah Giger (Brian), Jackie Freeman, Jacquelyn McCarty (Mark), Kellie Patrick (Mike), and Trinity McMahan; and eleven great grandchildren, numerous nieces nephews, and other relatives. Pallbearers are D. C. Tarver, Bubba Saucer, Brian Giger, Jason Saucer, David Roark, and Heath Goldman. Special thanks to the staff at Ridgecrest Nursing Home and ICU nurse, Mrs. Jackie Wilson. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Christ Church Chapel in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 4, 2011

M. C. 'Smokey' Givens Funeral services for M. C. 'Smokey' Givens, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. The Reverend Jeff Luellen will be officiating. Interment is to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. M.C. was born May 1, 1935 in Chase, LA and passed away April 3, 2011 in West Monroe. He was a retired pipeline inspector for EN Global Inspection. Mr. Givens was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Branch Givens and a son, Michael C. Givens. He is survived by daughters Marylin Givens Bryant of West Monroe, Deborah Givens Bass of Kelly, LA, Johnnye A. Pate of Shreveport, Pamela Givens Nurmi of Woodbine, GA, Katie Givens Copeland of West Monroe, and Jennifer Givens Brown also of Woodbine, GA; sons Aubrey D. Givens of West Monroe, Maury Scot Givens of Baton Rouge, LA, Daniel Todd Givens of West Monroe, Merle C. Givens of West Monroe, and Kevin A. Givens of West Monroe; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Greg Shryock, Dustin Givens, Patrick Bass, Curtis Givens Jr., Jason Givens, Glenn Givens, Gerald Givens, John Holloway, Joseph Bryant, and Christopher Givens. Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Meredith, Robert Nurmi, Dusty Copeland, Blake Brown and Daniel Givens. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the chapel at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 4, 2011

Evelyn Ann Randall Green Evelyn Ann Randall Green, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011, in Alexandria, La. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Talmadge Wesley Green,Jr. and survived by daughter, Brenda Bates (and husband Gene) of Roswell, Georgia; son Randy Green (and his wife Becky) of Alexandria, Louisiana, grandsons Todd Bates (and wife Jennifer) of Canton, Georgia and Bryan Bates (and wife Yvonne) of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by her two beloved great granddaughters, Ashley and Katie Bates of Canton, Georgia. Other family members are sister, Claire Maney (and husband Eddie) of Pearl, Mississippi and brother, Walter Julian Randall of Texas. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Ann was a devout member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop, Louisiana. Published in The News Star on April 4, 2011

Alice Coplen Nix Funeral services for Alice Coplen Nix, 73, of Farmerville, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Rev. Clarence Powell will officiate the service assisted by Rev. Kurt Auger. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery near Ringgold, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Mrs. Nix was born in Bernice, LA on February 28, 1938 and died on April 2, 2011 in Farmerville, LA. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA and was a retired nurse. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max E. Coplen and Esther Heard Coplen. Mrs. Nix is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Nix of Farmerville; son, Thomas E. Nix, Jr and wife Karen of Spring, TX; granddaughters, Bethanie, Megan, and Allison of Houston, TX; siblings, Mary Jo Johnson and husband Charles; Linda Stewart and husband Bob; Paulette Miller and husband Bobby; Judy Green and husband Mickey; Max E. Coplen, Jr. and wife Debbie; Mike Coplen and wife Teresa; Jennifer Thompson and husband Rob; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Nix's nephews, David Johnson, Keith Johnson, Mark Johnson, Chris Nichols, Luke Nichols, and Mickey Green, Jr. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on April 4, 2011

Erlene L. Parks Funeral services for Erlene L. Parks, 89, of Silsbee will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Wisner United Methodist Church in Wisner, Louisiana under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home with interment following at Oakley Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Mrs. Parks died April 2, 2011 at Silsbee Convalescent Center in Silsbee, Texas. Erlene was a native of and lived most of her life in Wisner, Louisiana before moving to Silsbee, Texas four years ago. She was a retired school teacher. She is preceeded in death by her son Dr. Marshall Parks. Survivors include sons Gary Parks and wife Cathy of Wildwood, Texas and Alan Parks and wife Diane of Silsbee, Texas and numerous grandchildren. Condolences will be accepted at http:// www.timeformemory.com/farmer Farmer Funeral Home Silsbee, TX. Published in The News Star on April 4, 2011

April 5, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Paula Burks Funeral services for Paula Burks, 60, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Susan Ferguson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Paula was born January 5, 1951 in Little Rock, AR and passed away April 3, 2011. She was a retired interior designer. Paula was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church. She is survived by Betsy Harris; sisters; Anne French and husband Michael, Janet Nolan and husband Russell; nephews; Paul French, Blake Nolan and Ryan Nolan; great-nieces, Madison French and Cameron French and great-nephew, Jackson French. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Joe Jones, Mike French, Paul French, Russell Nolan, Blake Nolan and Ryan Nolan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Crystal Cathedral or your favorite ministry. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 5, 2011

Leon Davis Funeral Services for Mr. Leon Davis, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Pastor J. W. Brackett and Pastor Billy Brown officiating. Interment to follow at Ruggs Bluff Cemetery in Point. Mr. Davis was born February 9, 1936 in St. Joseph, LA and passed away on April 3, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Davis retired from Pen Rod/Ensco Drilling Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elvie Davis; two brothers, Junior Davis and Lonnie Davis; and a son, Eddie Davis. He is survived by his wife, Margie A. Davis; children, Lynn Sikes and her husband David, Deborah Watson, and Kenny Davis; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Davis; sisters, Thelma Pauline, Betty Smith, and Fay Smith. Pallbearers will be Robby Ward, Todd Simpson, Leavy Bryan, Larry "Peanut" Adkins, and Perry Johnson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 5, 2011

Florence Brashear Donald Funeral services for Florence Brashear Donald, age 91, of Choudrant, LA will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday April, 5, 2011 at the Alabama Presbyterian Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Bill Willis and Dr. Marshall Boyd. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Florence was born in Mineral, Texas to Henry Richard Brashear and Leona Harris Brashear. She graduated from A.C. Jones high School in Beeville, Texas where she was a member of the debate and tennis team. After graduating she married Henry Maurice Donald in Goliad, Texas and then moved to Louisiana to help her husband run the family farm. Along with her husband, Florence was an active member of the Alabama Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities within the church. In addition to running the farm, Florence and Maurice opened the Monroe Hearing Aid Center. They operated this business until his death. Later Florence owned and operated a Merle Norman Cosmetics studio and gift shop in West Monroe and Monroe for many years. Florence was an elegant lady who always demonstrated poise and grace in everything she did. She was a devoted wife and mother who cared more about others than herself. She is survived by one son Dr. Henry Steven Donald and wife Brenda, one daughter, Marcia Donald Snodgrass and husband Patrick, grandchildren, Kathy Donald Hinton, Dr. Lance Donald and wife Marcia, Dr. D.J. Donald, Steven Donald and Sara Elizabeth Snodgrass; great grandchildren include Hunter Hinton, Daniel Hinton, Katelyn Donald and Conner Donald. Pallbearers will be Terry Williams, Jimmy Williams, Willie Earl Pesnell, Patrick Snodgrass, Dr. Steven Donald, Dr. Lance Donald, Dr. D.J. Donald, and Steven Donald. Honorary pallbearers will be J.N. Walpole, John O'Neal and Dan O'Neal. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until service time (4:00 PM) on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Alabama Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on April 5, 2011

Dorothy Jean Martin Dorothy Jean Martin, 74, died Friday, April 1, 2011 at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. She was born in Woodland, MS, the daughter of the late Willie Hill & Alma Naron Hill. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2011 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Mrs. Martin is survived by her son, David Martin & wife Susan of Wake Forest; siblings, Coylee Hill of Bakersfield, CA, Wayne Hill of Meridian, MS, Granville Hill of West Monroe, LA & Shirley Daugherty of Monroe, LA; five nieces and seven nephews. A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811) www.brightfunerals.com Published in The News Star on April 5, 2011

Peggy A. Martin Mrs. Peggy A. Martin, 87, entered into rest on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Church of the Good Shepherd with the Rev. Dr. J. Andrew Menger officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, April 5, 2011 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mrs. Martin was born in Delhi, LA to her parents, Ernest B. and Audrey Owen Arender. She was an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and a former member of St. David's Episcopal Church in Louisiana. Mrs. Martin loved spending time with her family and also enjoyed playing bridge. Mrs. Martin is survived by her daughters, Phoebe P. Rice of Augusta and Peggy P. Talley (Thomas) of Houston, TX; by her four grandchildren, Phoebe A. Rice, J. Owen Rice, Liza A. Talley, and Alexandra W. Talley; by her great-grandson, Trezevant A. Rice; by her son-in-law, James D. Rice; and also by her extended family members. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Wallace "Smokey" Prestridge; her second husband, Louis B. Martin; by her daughter, Pamela A. Prestridge; and by her grandson, Tyson Talley. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 9, 2011 in Delhi, LA Masonic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA on Friday evening, April 8, 2011 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. If so desired memorials may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2230 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 or to St. David's Episcopal Church, 834 Louis St., Rayville, LA 71269. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com Platt's Funeral Home Augusta, GA. Published in The News Star on April 5, 2011

Bobbie Jean Austin Reis Bobbie Jean Austin Reis was born on October 20, 1926 and peacefully passed away on April 1, 2011 at Avalon Place in Monroe. Bobbie enjoyed a 40 year career in fashion at Silversteins, The Style Shop, and Selber Bros. Her hobbies included sewing, fashion design, gardening, and bridge. She was a lifelong member of College Place Baptist Church and Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Al Reis; mother, Emma Austin; father, Robert Austin; sister, Hazel Pickering, and husband Connie; brother, James Austin; and nephew, Bob Pickering. Survivors include son, Scott Reis, and wife Rebecca; son, Mike Reis, and wife Susie; nieces, Connie Mccready and Penny Pickering, who were like daughters to her; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Services provided by Mulhearn Funeral Home will be held at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church; visitation at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, with service following at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Wayne Evans officiating along with Rev. Joe Solomon and Rev. Betty Swanson. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Bobbie's longtime caregiver and friend, Ms Sandra Carroll-Collins, and to the staff at Avalon Place. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from April 3 to April 5, 2011

Melba Trichell Funeral services for Melba Trichell, age 73 of Farmerville, will be held at 11:00 AM, April 5, 2011 at Eagle Point Pentecostal Church in Farmerville. Rev. Lamar Guillot and Rev. Warren Weyman will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Trichell was born January 20, 1938. She passed away on April 02, 2011 in Farmerville. She was a homemaker and loved playing card and board games, reading, working in the garden and cooking for her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Trichell was a member of Eagle Point Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Trichell and her brothers: Clyde Loyd and Ernie Loyd. Mrs. Trichell is survived by sons: Milton Thomas Trichell and wife Kem of Farmerville; Robert Lee Trichell and wife Lisa of Farmerville; Troy Mach Trichell and wife Jan of Farmerville. One daughter: Debbie and husband Jerry McKinley of West Monroe. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren as well as a host of family and friends. Pallbearers will be Chris Trichell, Milton Thomas Trichell II, Bryan Perkins, Justin Perkins, Nikolaus Trichell and Timothy McKinley. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Trichell and Jonah Trichell. To leave a memorial message, please visit www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on April 5, 2011

Billy H. Barnett, 68 QUITMAS, Texas — Billy Harris Barnett died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hico Baptist Church, Dubach. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Jeanette P. Copes, 88 PIONEER — Jeanette P. Copes, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 5 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Dale Ferguson, 12 Dale Ferguson of West Monroe, a student, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Family Church on Laird Street, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Mildred Freeman, 84 Mildred Freeman of West Monroe, a retired administrative sales assistant, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Church Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Bonne Idee Cemetery, near Mer Rouge, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Madison Grayson, infant BASKIN — Madison Grayson, the infant daughter of Roger and Monica Grayson, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, near Baskin. Sallie W. Johnson, 94 CROWVILLE — Sallie Wilson Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Oliver D. Love Sr., 89 Oliver D. Love Sr. of Monroe, retired from Olinkraft, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Abscent Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Peggy A. Martin, 87 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Peggy A. Martin, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.Jack L. McCown, 72 CALHOUN — Jack Lee McCown, a retired office machine sales and repair man, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. John Miller Jr., infant John Miller Jr. of Monroe, the infant son of John Miller Sr. and Andrea Miller, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Erlene L. Parks, 89 WINNSBORO — Erlene L. Parks, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wisner United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. 'Gene F. Stack, 86 'Gene Flournoy Stack of Monroe, a retired realtor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Best, Mary: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Donald, Florence Brashear: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Alabama Presbyterian Church. Duncan, Kevin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Jones, Louise: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Kinder, Clifford Lee Thomas: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. McCown, Jack Lee: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Moore, Donna Sue DeMoss: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Neathery, Jimmie Lee Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Stevenson, Alice Ann: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Quitman Baptist Church. Trichell, Melba: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Eagle Point Pentecostal Church, Farmerville.

April 6, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Patricia Corley Memorial services for Mrs. Patricia Corley, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, with Reverend Terry Horowitz officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Mrs. Corley, age 83, of Alexandria, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at her residence with her family. She was retired from Louisiana Machinery, Monroe, "Good Ole Days" Antique Business of Pineville and she was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity ReSale Store, Alexandria. She enjoyed raising cutting horses and border collies. She was an avid fan of the Lady Techsters Basketball Program. She loved gardening, craft work, flea markets, collecting everything and spending time with family. She was a devoted mother. She was kind and loving with a gentle soul. Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Center Foundation at www.komen.org. or 1-877-465-6636. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Corley family by visiting www.rushfh.com Rush Funeral Home Pineville, LA. Published in The News Star on April 6, 2011

Clifford Lee Thomas Kinder In Loving Memory Clifford Lee Thomas Kinder Dec. 11, 1929 - April 1, 2011 Funeral Services for Mr. Clifford Lee Thomas Kinder, age 81 of Extension, LA will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Lillard Bevil officiating. Interment will follow in Matthews Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Clifford passed away on April 1, 2011, at home after a long illness. He was a Korean War Army veteran, and continued as a Navy reservist retiring as a Commander. He began his career as a teacher of mathematics and science for junior high school students, and in retirement served as a substitute for Franklin Parish schools. The majority of his professional life was spent at sea as a Radio Officer for merchant vessels. In this capacity he carried troops and ammo to Vietnam, grain to Bangladesh, and various cargoes to all corners of the globe. Clifford is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Kinder; sons Robert Lee and wife Stephanie, and Daniel Stuart and wife Mary Lou; daughter Karen Elizabeth; grandsons Jonathan Andrew Kinder, Benjamin Stuart Kinder, Jesse Matthews Kinder, Elliott Walter Hall; and granddaughters Megan Abigail Kinder, Kelly Redfearn Kinder, and Maisy Walker Hall. Pallbearers will be: John Fluitt, James Prickett, Greg Kincaid, Jack Dailey, John Allan Duflour, and John Dailey. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. He will be remembered as a loving father, a diligent worker, a community servant, and a devoted husband. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on April 6, 2011

Dennis Frank Melton A memorial service for Dennis Frank Melton will be Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, 711 North 7th St. West Monroe under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Melton was born on April 30, 1938 and passed away at his residence on March 14, 2011. Any memorials may be made to Pilots for Patients. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 6, 2011

Gene Flournoy Stack Funeral services for Mrs. 'Gene McLain Flournoy Stack, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Stack was born November 22, 1924 in Monroe, LA and passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Monroe. She had many devoted friends. 'Gene attended Ouachita Parish High School where she was a cheerleader and a member of a state winning debate team. She continued her education at Principia Junior College in Elsah, IL, Louisiana State University and graduated from Louisiana Tech University. After graduation she did secretarial work in New York City where she met Jack Stack, a student at Columbia University. Moving home with her parents, 'Gene obtained her real estate license and drove over a nine thousand mile trip with her grandparents. She and Jack Stack were married in 1948 and lived in New York until he graduated from Columbia. 'Gene and Jack returned to this area and worked together in real estate, property management, and appraisals. She received a top designation in the field of appraising. The couple traveled extensively in this country and abroad. Mrs. Stack belonged to the DAR, the U. S. Daughters of 1812, the Junior Study Club, and attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Mrs. Stack was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Kelso and Mary Faulk Flournoy; her husband, John J. Stack, Jr., and her brother, Thomas Faulk Flournoy. Survivors include her sister, Laura Flournoy Simmons of Arlington, TX; her daughter, Kathleen Eugenia Stack Chaney; her grandchildren, Lucie Jean Lindloff and husband Nathan, Richard Rogers, and Tiffany Nicole Rogers; one great grandson; sister-in-law, Carol Flournoy; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and aides at St. Francis Specialty Hospital, and the numerous family and friends who took care of 'Gene. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 6, 2011

Robert Lee Boatner, 48 Robert Lee Boatner of West Monroe, a security guard, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Paula A. Burks, 60 Paula A. Burks of Calhoun, a retired interior designer with Business Products and Design, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Marcella M. Connor, 80 GOLDONNA — Marcella M. Connor died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Inez Wyman Craven, 85 BASTROP — Inez Ozell Wyman Craven, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark. Adalyn Grace Crochet, infant RAYVILLE — Adalyn Grace Crochet, the infant daughter of Bobbie and Dallas Crochet, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Angela Davis, 47 Angela Davis of Monroe, a retail manager, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Holy Temple, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Leon Davis, 75 Leon Davis of West Monroe, retired from Pen Rod/Ensco Drilling Co., died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Ruggs Bluff Cemetery, Point. M.W. 'Bill' Dison, 88 M.W. "Bill" Dison of Monroe, a retired attendant with General Motors, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie. Dorothy Easter, 72 TALLULAH — Dorothy Easter, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.Dale Ferguson, 12 Dale Ferguson of West Monroe, a student, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Family Church on Laird Street, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. George Lee Gray, 83 RAYVILLE — George Lee Gray, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Bessie T. Jackson, 82 OAK RIDGE — Bessie T. Jackson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are noon Friday at Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Maxine Lee, 58 BASTROP — Maxine Lee, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Lizzie Menyweather, 95 Lizzie Menyweather of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. John Miller Jr., infant John Miller Jr. of Monroe, the infant son of John Miller Sr. and Andrea Miller, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Willie Payne, 84 MER ROUGE — Willie Payne, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Dinah Pratt, 57 Dinah Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Bobbie Austin Reis, 84 Bobbie Jean Austin Reis of Monroe, retired fashion buyer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Billie K. Sims, 78 Billie Ann Kelley Sims of West Monroe, a secretary and homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete.'Gene Flournoy Stack, 86 'Gene Flournoy Stack of Monroe, retired Realtor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Willie Turner, 65 Willie Turner of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel AME, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Hershel H. Waller, 82 VIDALIA — Hershel Harrison Waller died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Sycamore Baptist Church, Ridgecrest. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Copes, Jeanette P.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Duncan, Kevin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Grayson, Madison: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Kinder, Clifford Lee Thomas: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Martin, Peggy A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

April 7, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

M.W. Dison Funeral services for Mr. M.W. Dison, age 88, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2011, at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Calton Yeager. Interment will follow at Union Grove Cemetery in Lillie, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. M.W. Dison, son of Willie Duke Dison and Marion Jefferson Dison, was born on July 18, 1922 in Summerfield, LA where he spent his childhood and attended school. Mr. Dison passed into eternity on April 4, 2011. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Battleship USS Indiana. During WWII, the USS Indiana was instrumental in the battles of the South Pacific, including Guadalcanal. M.W. received 12 battle stars for his service to our country while aboard the Battleship USS Indiana. He was part of the "honorable generation" of WW II servicemen. In 1945, he was discharged from the Navy and returned to Shreveport, LA where he met our mother, Lillian Annie Farrar. Lillian was the registered nurse taking care of his grandmother in the hospital at that time. They were united in marriage on May 28, 1949, in Shreveport and started their young family. At the time, M.W. was working for Friden Typewriter and Business machines. Several years later, M.W. transferred to the Friden office in Monroe and made his home in West Monroe. He continued his career with Friden until 1974. In 1975, he went to work for General Motors in Monroe until his retirement in 1992. M.W. joined Ridge Avenue Baptist Church shortly after moving to West Monroe and rarely missed a Sunday or Wednesday service in 60 years. He felt called by the Lord to minister to the children and taught 2nd grade Sunday school from 1960 until 1995. He touched many lives and loved teaching his Sunday school class. He also served as a deacon and was later given the honor of Deacon Emeritus. He was currently a member of the Fellowship Sunday school class. Upon retirement, M.W. stayed busy. He was an avid walker and was proud of his Glenwood Mallwalker 10,000 mile status. He and our mother enjoyed taking "day trips" to visit family and friends. They also enjoyed having lunch at the West Monroe Senior Center and made many good friends there. They were members of the Senior Choir at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, "The Rock of Ages". They had lifelong, dear friendships within their circle of friends at Ridge Avenue. When our mother became ill in the Fall of 2007, M.W. made sure he was always with her and took wonderful care of her until the Lord called her home in December of 2007. In January 2008, M.W. moved into the NELA War Veteran's Home and embraced a new life there. He enjoyed so many new people to talk to and all the events the veteran's home had to offer, especially BINGO. He really grew to love his caregivers there, who took wonderful care of him. M.W. loved the pecan trees and spent most of his time outdoors during the fall picking up pecans to give to friends and family. M.W. was the happiest person we've ever known and was rarely seen without his hat on. He worked hard and lived a simple life. He was devoted to his family and church. He was always helpful, generous and of course, funny. You never could tell what he might say next. He was a good father; always fair and never showed partiality among his 5 children. His reasoning was usually sound and he never wavered. Those who knew him best called it the "World according to M.W." He loved to laugh and could be heard above the noisiest crowd. His life truly reflected the fruits of the Holy Spirit which lived inside of him. He had visions of Heaven and longed to be in the light of Perfect Peace. We know he's there now, but we will miss him so much. M.W. was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Farrar Dison, and his parents, Willie Duke Estep Dison and Marion Jefferson Dison. He is survived by his children; son, Gerry Dison and his wife, Sandra, of West Monroe; daughters, Gigi Parker and her husband, Keith of West Monroe; Gina Mitchell and her husband Don of Plano, TX; sons, Greg Dison of West Monroe, Geoffry Dison of Monroe; brother, Clyde Dison and his wife, Marie of Haynesville, sister, Madge Huff of Start, LA; grandchildren, Emily Kennedy and husband, Rocky of Farmerville, Abby Dison of West Monroe, Jessica White and her husband, Chris of Eldorado, AR, Lillian Beard and her husband, Jason of Eros, LA, Natalie Dison, Gregory Dison, Arielle Dison, Erin Dison all of West Monroe, Meredith Mitchell and James Mitchell of Plano, TX. He is also survived by great grandchildren, Griffin, Drake and Wyatt Kennedy of Farmerville and Devin White of El Dorado, AR, Judah, Abella, Gracie and Titus Beard of Eros, LA. The family wishes to thank the NELA Veteran's Home's nurses and caregivers for their wonderful care. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris White, Rocky Kennedy, Gregory Dison II, Keith Parker, Don Mitchell and James Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Visitation will Thursday, April 7, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Memorial contributions may be made to Ridge Avenue Baptist Church People Carrier fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 7, 2011

Olavee Roark Jackson Funeral services for Mrs. Olavee Roark Jackson age 87 of Grayson will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia. Olavee Roark Jackson was born on August 5, 1923 in Caldwell Parish to the union of Charlie Roark and Ola Cockerham Roark. She passed from this life on Wednesday April 6, 2011 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband Ray Jackson. She was a member of the Grayson Methodist Church, and she retired from the Texas School Systems as Cafeteria Manager for the Port Neches School District before moving to Grayson, LA.. She was a member of the Red Hat Society at the Haven Nursing Home in Columbia. Survivors include: Two sons: Kenneth Jackson and wife Norva Lee of Grayson, and Ray Jackson and wife Jan of Vidor, Texas. Five grandchildren: Ladd Jackson and wife Taylor; Cassandra Jackson, Hank Jackson and wife Candice; Les Welch and wife Janice; and Julie Dabbs and husband Donald. She also leaves five great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be: Craig Roark, Robert Knight, Hank Jackson, Chris Wheeler, Wayne Nelson, and Donald Dabbs. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Pankaj S. Shroff and all employees of Citizens Medical Center. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Pankaj Shroff and the staff of Citizens Medical Center and the Haven Nursing Center for the excellent care they provided Ms. Olavee. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on April 7, 2011

Billie Ann Kelley Sims Billie Ann Kelley Sims was born April 28, 1933, and went home to be with her Lord on April 4, 2011. Memorial services will be held at Ridgecrest Community Care Center in West Monroe at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Reverend Neil Everett will be officiating. Because she has donated her body to research, no graveside services will be held. Ann's hobbies included reading, corresponding with family, listening to both big band and Christian music, but above all spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In raising her family, she had an open door policy, and was a frequent library visitor with her grandchildren in tow. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Annie and William Kelley, her brothers A.J. Kelley, W.L. Kelley, and sister Louise Kelley Best. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, A.D. Sims; her son, Timothy K. Sims and wife, Connie; grandchildren, Luke and Sara Sims, and numerous nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to the Ouachita Parish Library. A special thanks to the staff at Ridgecrest for the care given to her for the past 9 years. Published in The News Star on April 7, 2011

Angela Davis of Monroe, a retail manager, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Holy Temple, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. M.W. "Bill" Dison, 88 M.W. "Bill" Dison of Monroe, a retired attendant with General Motors, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ardonia Huey-Esaw, 89 COLUMBIA -- Ardonia Huey-Esaw, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Charles L. Ford, 73 PINEVILLE -- Charles Larry Ford, an educator and insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery, Jena. George L. Gray, 83 RAYVILLE -- George Lee "Coot" Gray, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery. Alma Lee Head, 69 COLUMBIA -- Alma Lee Head, a licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Palestine Baptist Church, Vixen. Visitation is 5 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Geraldine Hicks, 82 RAYVILLE -- Geraldine Hicks, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Zebedee Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Fisher Holloway, infant Fisher John Paul Holloway, the infant son of Timothy and Summer Holloway of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Arrant Cemetery, Downsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Olavee R. Jackson 87 GRAYSON -- Olavee Roark Jackson, cafeteria manager, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Sallie W. Johnson, 94 CROWVILLE -- Sallie Wilson Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mary Kilmer, 73 ARCADIA -- Mary Kilmer died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Maxine Lee, 58 BASTROP -- Maxine Lee, a homemaker, died March 30. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Lizzie Menyweather, 95 Lizzie Menyweather of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with family hour from 5-6 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Paul J. Myers, 53 WISNER -- Paul Joseph Myers, a correctional officer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Willie Payne, 84 BASTROP -- Willie Payne, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Association Building, Collinston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Gladys H. Rogers, 101 DETROIT, Mich. -- Gladys H. Rogers, formerly of Terry, a homemaker, died March 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Mitchell Dale Watson, 29 Mitchell Dale Watson of West Monroe died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Leonard M. Webb, 80 Leonard Mark Webb of West Monroe, a certified public accountant, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Nell Wilson, 87 PECK -- Nell Wilson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Byrd Jr., Luther McCrary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Magnolia Cemetery, Tullos. Connor, Marcella: 2 p.m. Friday, Antioch Community Church, Brewton's Mill. Daniel, Donald R.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Duncan, Kevin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dupree, Robert "Bob" S.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Harris, Nelson Bernard: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Church, Winnsboro. Jackson, Bessie T.: noon Friday, Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Little, Donna C.: 1 p.m. Friday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Martin, Peggy A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Pratt, Dinah: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Robinson, Monique: 2 p.m. Saturday, Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton. Smith, Jerry Lee: 10 a.m. Friday, Cheniere Baptist Church. Smith Jr., Soloman: noon Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Hwy. 165, Richwood. Stephenson, Walter T. "Timmy": 11 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Turner, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Allen Chapel AME, Monroe.

April 8, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Betty Ann Flowers Curry Funeral services for Betty Ann Flowers Curry, 72, of West Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Scott Holder and Rev. Wayne Flowers officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Curry passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011. She had a love of God and church, and was devoted to her family, children and grandchildren. Mrs. Curry enjoyed singing, baking, serving others, and was an avid sports fan of Friday Night Football, LSU, and New Orleans Saints. She was a devoted caregiver to her mother and a devoted friend to all. She never met a stranger. Mrs. Curry was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald D. Curry; father, John W. Flowers; brother, Charles Wesley Flowers; father-in-law, Guy Curry; mother-in-law, Nell H. Curry; and sister-in-law, Peggy Flowers. Survivors include her daughters, Pam Curry Jungina and Lisa Curry; son, Jeff Curry; mother, Hazel Flowers; brother, Donald Flowers; sister, Virginia Frost; brother-in-law, Harold Curry; sister-in-law, Carolyn Flowers; three grandchildren, Nick Jungina, Josh Jungina, and Alexandra Jungina; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers wll be Mark Walker, Hank Smith, Sean Walker, Brandon Walker, Nick Jungina, Josh Jungina, Brian Eskew, and Jamie Traweek. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold B. Curry and Donald Flowers. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 8, 2011

Kevin Lee Duncan Memorial services for Kevin Lee Duncan, 53, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Reverend Mike Hurdman will be officiating. Interment will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Kevin was born August 25, 1957 in Monroe, LA, and passed away April 1, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He was a staff member at West Monroe High School, The Home of The Rebels. He is survived by his wife Patricia Duncan; his mother Frances Duncan; sons Johnathan Duncan and wife Heather Lynn, Michael Duncan and wife Heather Nicole, and Devin Lee Duncan; daughters Sondra Dawn Gaugh and husband Jake and Emily Megan Parker; mother-in-law Patsy Simons Allen; one brother, Farris Duncan and wife Brenda; one sister, Janice Simpson; two sisters-in-law, Pamela Wilhite and Paula Beach; four brothers-in-law; six grandchildren; numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Smith, Jim Smith, George Davis, and Roy Coleman. Special thanks to Dr. Scott Barron's staff and hospice staff. The family requests donations be made to The American Diabetes Association or The American Cancer Society . Visitation is at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, an hour prior to the 2:00 PM service Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 8, 2011

Robert "Bob" S. Dupree Funeral services for Robert "Bob" S. Dupree, 87, of Downsville, LA, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Highland Park Baptist Church of Monroe with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Dupree was born on March 26, 1924 in Alto, LA and passed away on April 5, 2011 in Downsville, LA. He was a veteran of World War II, a deacon at Highland Park Baptist Church, and was retired from United Gas Pipeline Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alva "B" Dupree, a sister, a brother, and a great grandson, Casey Lynn Chappell. He is survived by a daughter, Bertha Patrick; grandson, Robbie Patrick; granddaughters, Kim Chappell and husband, Chris, and Nancy Horst and husband, Robert; great grandchildren, Dylan, Cassey, Cayden Chappell, Kayleigh Horst, and Erin Chandler; sister, Juanita Cooper; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be, Glenn Taylor, Jim Hendrickson, Frank Heyl, Ken Satterfield, Rick Wedrall, and Jim Nola. Honorary Pallbearers will be, James Hendrickson, R. L. Johnson, Henry Taylor, Billy Ramsey, George Jacobs, and Robert Rogers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 8, 2011

Virgil Eugene Holman Graveside Services for Mr. Virgil Eugene Holman, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Holman was born on December 27, 1926 in Bunker Hill, IL and passed away at his residence in West Monroe, LA on April 6, 2011. He retired from United States Air Force and also the United States Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Holman; children, Terry Holman and wife, Linda, Michael Holman, and Jimmy Holman and wife, Traci; step-children, Gordon Nichols and Sue Ann Singley and husband, John; grandchildren, Tommy Crowson and wife, Pam, Bryan, Brandy, Mallory, Kyle and Hunter Holman, Laura Lee Singley, and Ryan Holman; great grandchildren, Chris Crowson, Mason Karr and Johnathon Mulson. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 8, 2011

Anna Carlene Dorn Ray Funeral services for Anna Carlene Dorn Ray, 77, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, of Monroe, with Reverend Joe Solomon and Brother Wayne Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Carter Cemetery in Collinston, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, of Monroe. Mrs. Ray was born on February 9, 1934, in London, AR, and passed away on April 6, 2011, in Monroe, LA. She loved her gardening, fishing, sewing, spending time with her family and singing. She was member of Lea Joyner Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Nann Stewart and husband, John and Therese Fleming and husband, Bruce; granddaughter, Nikki Huggins and husband, Greg; grandson, Ryan Stewart and wife, Lori; great granddaughters, Kiley Huggins and Kamryn Huggins; great grandson, Kason Huggins; and brothers, Mark Dorn and Elmo Dorn. Pallbearers will be Harvey Nobles, Roger Smith, Radell Hall, John Tremaine, Hugh Riley, and Gene Wallk. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 8, 2011

Alan Wayne Trisler Alan Wayne Trisler was born January 17, 1956, and went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2011. Memorial servies will be Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 1:00 PM at the Start Baptist Church, Start, LA, with Rev. Jeff Thomas officiating. Alan was preceded in death by mother, Zuella Trisler; step-mother, Charlene Trisler; grandparents, W. E. Absher, Noah & Della Trisler. He is survived by son, Reagan & Jennifer Trisler; grandson, A. J. Trisler; father, Aubrey Trisler; brothers; Greg Trisler, Jay & Janice Trisler, and Donnie Trisler; grandmother, Carlette Absher. Numerous nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. In leiu of flowers, the family requests that a contribution be made to Start Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on April 8, 2011

Martha L. Billiot, 62 DELHI -- Martha L. Billiot, a waitress, died Thursday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Saturday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Jacqueline Bond, 82 JONESBORO -- Jacqueline Bond, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery. Edgar Brown, 30 BASTROP -- Edgar Brown, a customer service representative, died April 1. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Betty F. Curry, 72 Betty Ann Flowers Curry of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Octavia Dixon, 95 DELHI -- Octavia Dixon, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Kevin Duncan, 53 Kevin Duncan of West Monroe, a West Monroe High School maintenance worker, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. John L. Furlow, 79 FARMERVILLE -- John L. Furlow, a caregiver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Stacy Harvey, 37 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Stacy Harvey, a laborer, died March 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery under the directions of Harris Funeral Home. Linda F. Jackson, 49 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Linda Faye Jackson, a homemaker, died March 31. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. Lavenia Cole Johnson, 95 SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Lavenia Cole Johnson, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.Steven Marine, 48 RICHMOND, Texas -- Steven Marine, formerly of Sterlington, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hernandez Funeral Home, Rosenberg, Texas. James B. Murphy, 65 BASTROP -- James Bennett " Jimbo" Murphy, a retired firefighter, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Paul Joseph Myers, 53 WISNER -- Paul Joseph Myers, a correctional officer, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Wisner Assembly of God Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Dinah Pratt, 57 Dinah Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. April 16 at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. April 15 at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Addie Richardson, 86 WINNSBORO -- Addie Richardson, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Edd Snipe Sr., 85 RUSTON -- Edd Snipe Sr. died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riser Cemetery. Homer Willis, 70 TALLULAH -- Homer Willis, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Byrd Jr., Luther McCrary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Magnolia Cemetery, Tullos. Daniel, Donald R.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Davis, Angela: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Holy Temple, Monroe. Duncan, Kevin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dupree, Robert "Bob" S.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Esaw, Ardonia Huey: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Ford, Charles Larry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. Gray, George Lee "Coot": 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Harris, Nelson Bernard: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Church, Winnsboro.Head, Alma Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Palestine Baptist Church, Vixen. Holloway, Fisher John Paul: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Arrant Cemetery, Downsville. Johnson, Sallie Wilson: 11 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Lee, Maxine: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Martin, Peggy A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Menyweather, Lizzie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Payne, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston. Robinson, Monique: 2 p.m. Saturday, Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton. Rogers, Gladys H.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry. Smith Jr., Soloman: noon Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Hwy. 165, Richwood. Stephenson, Walter T. "Timmy": 11 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Turner, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Allen Chapel AME, Monroe. Watson, Mitchell Dale: 10 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wilson, Nell: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.

April 9, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dr. George Derry Beach Dr. George Derry Beach, 72, passed away April 7, 2011. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1961. While at Georgia Tech, he served as President of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity and the Anak Honor Society and played on the golf and badminton teams. He graduated with honors from the medical school of Tulane University in 1965. Dr. Beach performed his residencies at the University of Colorado Medical School in Denver and at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Beach served in the medical corps in Vietnam from 1966-1968. Dr. Beach joined Dr. Donald Irby in the private practice of neurosurgery in Monroe, Louisiana, in 1973. In 1981 Dr. Beach joined Dr. Frederick Boykin in private practice in Shreveport, Louisiana. In 1987 he welcomed Dr. David Cavanaugh into his practice. Dr. Beach retired from the practice of neurosurgery in April of 2004. Dr. Beach is a retired member of The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a charter member and former president of The Louisiana Neurosurgical Society. He was a former member of The Shreveport Medical Society and The American Medical Society. In 1976 he married Nanette Schneider of Lake Providence, Louisiana, his wife of thirty-five years. He is survived by Nanette and his children Derry Beach Adams and husband David, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lieutenant Colonel George Bradford Beach and wife Melissa of Fairfax, Virginia; Katherine Miller Carmody and husband Anthony of Shreveport, Louisiana; Elizabeth Anne Miller of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; John Frederick Beach of Los Angeles, California; and Gaynanette Beach Sartin and husband Cole of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by his brother John Beach and wife Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mae Beach, his aunt Eleanor Karg and sister Mary Beach Parker. George and Nanette have eight grandchildren: John and Frances Adams; Brandon and Lauren Beach; Anthony, Georgia, Frederick, and Lily Grace Carmody. George dearly loved his family and enjoyed many games around the table with them and his dear friends. He was an avid golfer and played croquet, badminton and horseshoes. George liked gardening, bird watching and traveling. He fulfilled his wish to live long enough to see "his" Saints win a Superbowl. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation and thanks for the excellent care provided by Dr. Sanders Hearne, Dr. Rick Michael, Dr. Ben Nguyen, Dr. Jim Ciaravella and all who cared for him. The family also wishes to thank the Very Reverend Jacob Owensby for his care for George and our family. Memorial contributions in George's honor can be made to St. Mark's Cathedral, 908 Rutherford Street, Shreveport, LA 71104; Community Renewal International, PO Box 4678, Shreveport, LA 71134; Think First, A National Injury Prevention Foundation, 960 Sheridan Ave., Suite A, Shreveport, LA 71104. The funeral will be held at St. Mark's Cathedral, Shreveport, at two o'clock Saturday, April 9th, followed by burial at Forest Park Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be David Adams, Anthony Carmody, Cole Sartin, Bob Warren, Donal Botkin and John Henry Adams. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star from April 8 to April 9, 2011

Levie Mae Bryan Funeral services for Mrs. Levie Mae Bryan 92 of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 10, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean will be officiating, Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Levie Mae Bryan was born July 10, 1918 in Delhi, LA and passed away April 7, 2011 in Mer Rouge. Levie Mae Bryan lived a full life of love for family and friends. Levie Mae considered all family close family and friends were no less than distant relatives. Her home was always open to anyone who dropped by and the stove seldom had time to cool as she loved to cook for all that would eat. She was a very social person and took interest in everyone even to the slightest of acquaintances. Hardly a person that crossed her path escaped without her asking "what is your name and who are your people…I bet I know them" and before you walked away you were family. Levie Mae was passionate about genealogy and made as good an attempt as ever made to trace her roots back to Noah. Levie Mae was recognized by the governor of Louisiana in 2010 for having one of the top ten longest lasting marriages in the state of Louisiana, 76 years. But long before that she was recognized as the cornerstone of home and family by her husband and children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends that knew and loved her as she had known and loved them. Levie Mae is survived by her husband, Irvin R. Bryan; son, Stanley R. Bryan and wife Delores; daughter, Bobbye Jones and husband, John; grandsons, Ronny Jones and wife Maureen; Gregory Jones, Rusty Bryan and wife Kristina; great-grandchildren; Emily Bryan, Nathaniel Bryan, Abigail Bryan, Trevor Jones and Chandler Jones. Pallbearers will be Ronny Jones, Gregory Jones, Trevor Jones and Archie Lee Harrell. Honorary pallbearers will be William Curry and Roy Doolittle. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 9, 2011

Betty Bond Livingston Funeral services for Betty Bond Livingston, 75, of Rayville, LA will be held Sunday, April 10, 2011, 2:00 PM at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Johnny Hoychick officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Betty Bond Livingston was born June 27, 1935 in Rayville, LA to Johnny Lester Bond and Martha Bennett Bond. Mrs. Livingston passed away Friday, April 08, 2011 at her home in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Livingston was a member of First Baptist Church, Rayville, LA and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She was retired from Rayville High School as Secretary/Bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Livingston. Survivors include her son, Johnny Max Livingston and wife, Belinda and grandson, Kaleb Morgan Livingston and Jon Michael Livingston. Son, Trent Howard Livingston and wife, "Cassie". Brother, Johnny C. Bond and wife, JoAnn and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are James C. Bond, David Keith Bond, R.C. McBroom, Tommy Smith, Wallace Livingston, Jay Livingston, and Dennis Hallack. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Rayville. The family would like to thank the nurses at Hospice Family Alliance, Rene Jackson, Monica Guice, and Angela Elmore, C.N.A. and the personal caregivers at Always Best Care, Dana Toston, Otisha Carter, Gloria Parks, Tameika Covington, Marilyn Wright, and Sherrie Dorsey. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on April 9, 2011

Joseph "Joey" Palmer Philley Funeral services for Joseph "Joey" Palmer Philley, 30, of Vicksburg, MS., will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, April 10, 2011, at North Monroe Baptist Church, 210 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, La. Rev. Trey Albritton and Rev. Jason McNaughten will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Park Memorial Park Cemetery. Joey was born on September 29, 1980 and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Vicksburg, MS. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Palmer Moore and his paternal grandparents, Edward and Mildred Philley. Survivors include his father, Don W. Philley, mother, Kathy Moore Philley, brother, Andy Philley, sister, Michelle Eldridge and her husband Michael of Union, MS, nephews, Garrett Posey, Peyton Posey and Reese Eldridge, maternal grandmother, Evelyn Moore, and several special aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition, he is survived by a core group of extraordinary friends that is, and always will be, part of his extended family. Joey also left behind wonderful friends from his employment, Magnolia Estate. Pallbearers will be Neal Albritton, Josh Dannehl, Troy Jarrell, Jarred Beck, Matthew Howland, Chat Ragland, Jeremy McMorris, Andy Philley. Honorary pallbearers Michael Eldridge, James Schmidt "Uncle Jim", Rodney Albritton, Jim Williams, and Roy Gattuso. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 9, 2011

Leonard Mark Webb Funeral Services for Mr. Leonard Mark Webb, 80, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mr. Webb was born on May 21, 1930 and passed away on April 7, 2011. Mark was a kind, gentle, sweet man, always generous with giving. He loved God with all his heart and knew he was going to live with Jesus. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Webb was a member of McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe. He was a member/teacher of Cannon Sunday School Class, Share Group Bible Study, and Pacesetters Sertoma Club. He loved his wife and family, especially playing with the great grandchildren. They knew him as Great-Dad. The grandchildren called him Grand-Dad. He was known as Honey, Dad, Daddy, Mark and Leonard in the business world. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Bedenbender Webb; children, Barry Webb, Sr. and his wife, Ann, Laurie Webb Lawson, and Amy Webb Young and her husband, Richard,Sr.; grandchildren, Barry Webb, Jr., Kevin Webb, Lisa Webb Selby, Anthony Lawson, Nicholas Lawson, Melanie Lawson Dillard, Ashley Lawson, Richard Young, Jr., and Jordan Young; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Luke, Emma, Elaina, Mia and Paxton Webb; Nathan and Chloe Selby. Pallbearers will be Barry Webb, Jr., Kevin Webb, Anthony Lawson, Nicholas Lawson, Richard Young, Jr., Jordan Young, Chris Selby, and Clay Dillard. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 9, 2011

April 10 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Alfred Garland Kyle Garland, as everyone knew him, left this life on April 7, 2011 at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with cancer. He lost his mother to cancer at a very young age and had to help raise his two younger brothers. As a result, he became a man of conviction who did not mince words and spoke what he believed. He began his career as a banker in Rayville, LA and was well known for helping people secure homes in tough times. As his kids grew, he became a fixture at ballparks, and was well known for chewing a cigar and patrolling the fields of Walbrook Park and later Airline High School. Even people that did not know his name knew who he was. As a grandfather, he was still a fixture at ballparks and truly cherished the ballpark visits with those that sat near him. The legacy he left was take care of your family and stick to what you believe. Many people learned something from him. Garland was born in El Dorado, AR on January 23, 1941. He was the oldest of three boys of Alfred A. Kyle and Winnie Mae Strickland. He graduated from Delhi High School in Delhi, LA, where he was a starting offensive lineman for four years under Coach Raymond Richards, including the 1957 State Champion team. In 1964, he graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in Accounting and married Ellen Teer, also of Delhi. Garland and Ellen began their family in Rayville, LA. In 1976, they moved to Bossier City, LA. In Bossier City, Garland invested a great deal of his time in the lives of his three boys, Al, Kevin and Robert. He began by sponsoring the "Angels", a Dixie Boys baseball team coached by Jim Wells. This soon led to him becoming involved in the administration of Bossier Dixie Baseball, eventually serving as President. Garland also contributed significantly to the Airline Booster Club as his boys participated in athletics at the school. During a great deal of his life, Garland served in various capacities for AFLAC, a provider of supplemental insurance. He used this company as a platform to invest in people and help them better their own lives. In the latter part of his life, Garland enjoyed his daily visits with his Bossier City breakfast group, where all of our society's problems were discussed and, if the right people had listened, solved! Garland is survived by two brothers, Joe Kyle and wife, Teresa of Ville Platte, LA, and Bob Kyle and wife, Jean of Westphalia, MO; his wife, Ellen Teer Kyle of Bossier City, LA; sons Al Kyle and wife, Tammye of Dallas, TX, Kevin Kyle and wife, Michelle of Houston, TX and Robert Kyle and wife, Kim, of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren, Colton, Cameron, Collin, Catherine, Carrington, Canyon, Kendall, Cade and Claire; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends, including, James Cantelupe, the unofficial "fourth son" of the family. The funeral service will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., with a visitation the night before from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Airline Drive in Bossier City. Pallbearers are Jim Wells, Jerry Lutterman, Hartie Spence, Doug Rogers, Paul Tauzin, Dustin Brandon, Donnie Leflett, Stan Cole, Chuck Herron and Ken Wimer. Honorary Pallbearers are Garland's fellow Officers and Board members of Bossier Dixie Baseball, the Airline Booster Club and his breakfast group. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in Garland's memory to the Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center, Christus Hospice and Palliative Care, Bossier Dixie Baseball and Softball, the Airline Dugout Club or another charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Garland's hospice nurse, Robyn Watkins and his physician, Dr. Robert Massingill. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel Published in The News Star from April 9 to April 10, 2011

Merlene Hoof Funeral services for Merlene Hoof, 85, of Monroe, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Monday, April 11, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Reverend Harold Hart, Reverend Don Hart, and Reverend Jessie Truitt will be officiating. Interment will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Hoof was born March 24, 1926, in Leakesville, MS, and passed away April 8, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Bible Missionary Church where she served as an Elder. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sanders Hoof, and two grandsons, Chad Hoof and Brad Hoof. She is survived by one son, William David Hoof and wife Gail; three daughters, Carolyne Yakaboski and husband Albin, Patsy Hart and husband Harold, Darla Hart and husband Don; granddaughters, Regina Hackett, Tamara Yakaboski, Jennifer Nordby and husband Jacob, Christie Hart, and Karen Hart and husband Alan; grandsons, Anthony Yakaboski and wife Jennifer, Craig Hart, and Harold Hart, Jr. and wife Michelle; and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Dowd, Barry Dowd, Danny Neal, Brad Sickmiller, Tim Lawton, and Alan Craven. Honorary pallbearers are Anthony Yakaboski, Albin Yakaboski, Harold Hart, and Don Hart. Visitation is Sunday, April 10, 2011, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 10, 2011

Lavenia Johnson Lavenia Johnson, 95, passed away April 7, 2011, in San Antonio, TX. Mrs. Johnson was a long time resident of Monroe, LA, and was born in Union Parish. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Emory H. Johnson, son-in-law Maj. Dan Phillips, grandson, Dan Jr., and nine siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Monta Phillips of Tucson, AZ, and Sandra Dubuy and husband, Henry, of San Antonio, TX. Lavenia was blessed with four grandchildren: Brett Phillips, Krista Phillips Moore, David Dubuy, and Michele Dubuy Razavi, and 13 great-grandchildren. Lavenia was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was active in the Garden Club, Newcomers and Little Theatre while in Monroe. Services will be Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, April 11, 2011, at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 10, 2011

Alfred Garland Kyle Garland, as everyone knew him, left this life on April 7, 2011 at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with cancer. He lost his mother to cancer at a very young age and had to help raise his two younger brothers. As a result, he became a man of conviction who did not mince words and spoke what he believed. He began his career as a banker in Rayville, LA and was well known for helping people secure homes in tough times. As his kids grew, he became a fixture at ballparks, and was well known for chewing a cigar and patrolling the fields of Walbrook Park and later Airline High School. Even people that did not know his name knew who he was. As a grandfather, he was still a fixture at ballparks and truly cherished the ballpark visits with those that sat near him. The legacy he left was take care of your family and stick to what you believe. Many people learned something from him. Garland was born in El Dorado, AR on January 23, 1941. He was the oldest of three boys of Alfred A. Kyle and Winnie Mae Strickland. He graduated from Delhi High School in Delhi, LA, where he was a starting offensive lineman for four years under Coach Raymond Richards, including the 1957 State Champion team. In 1964, he graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in Accounting and married Ellen Teer, also of Delhi. Garland and Ellen began their family in Rayville, LA. In 1976, they moved to Bossier City, LA. In Bossier City, Garland invested a great deal of his time in the lives of his three boys, Al, Kevin and Robert. He began by sponsoring the "Angels", a Dixie Boys baseball team coached by Jim Wells. This soon led to him becoming involved in the administration of Bossier Dixie Baseball, eventually serving as President. Garland also contributed significantly to the Airline Booster Club as his boys participated in athletics at the school. During a great deal of his life, Garland served in various capacities for AFLAC, a provider of supplemental insurance. He used this company as a platform to invest in people and help them better their own lives. In the latter part of his life, Garland enjoyed his daily visits with his Bossier City breakfast group, where all of our society's problems were discussed and, if the right people had listened, solved! Garland is survived by two brothers, Joe Kyle and wife, Teresa of Ville Platte, LA, and Bob Kyle and wife, Jean of Westphalia, MO; his wife, Ellen Teer Kyle of Bossier City, LA; sons Al Kyle and wife, Tammye of Dallas, TX, Kevin Kyle and wife, Michelle of Houston, TX and Robert Kyle and wife, Kim, of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren, Colton, Cameron, Collin, Catherine, Carrington, Canyon, Kendall, Cade and Claire; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends, including, James Cantelupe, the unofficial "fourth son" of the family. The funeral service will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., with a visitation the night before from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Airline Drive in Bossier City. Pallbearers are Jim Wells, Jerry Lutterman, Hartie Spence, Doug Rogers, Paul Tauzin, Dustin Brandon, Donnie Leflett, Stan Cole, Chuck Herron and Ken Wimer. Honorary Pallbearers are Garland's fellow Officers and Board members of Bossier Dixie Baseball, the Airline Booster Club and his breakfast group. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in Garland's memory to the Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center, Christus Hospice and Palliative Care, Bossier Dixie Baseball and Softball, the Airline Dugout Club or another charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Garland's hospice nurse, Robyn Watkins and his physician, Dr. Robert Massingill. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel Published in The News Star from April 9 to April 10, 2011

Alford White Funeral services for Mr. Alford White will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Caldwell United Pentecostal Church with Reverends Wesley Manning, Wayne Smith, and Roland George officiating. Interment will be on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. in Flatwoods Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Mr. White, age 78, of Kelly, LA, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 8, 2011, at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, LA. He was native of Richton, MS. He was a member of Caldwell United Pentecostal Church where he was a devoted and faithful believer that loved the ministry. He was a hard worker his entire life. He is preceded in death by wife of 52 years, Josephine Dunnam White; one grandson Justin Pilcher. He is survived by his wife, Fay Hart White of Kelly, LA; three sons, Ronnie White (Deanna) of Ozark, MO, Ronald White of Winnsboro, LA, Marty Hart (Sharon) of Kelly, LA; four daughters, Barbara Bolton (Charlie) of Columbia, LA, Glenda Pilcher (Jimmy) of Libuse, LA, Angie Champagne (Louis) of Columbia, LA, Debbie Hart of Kelly, LA; one sister, Sally Dunnam of FL; thirteen grandchildren, Sonnya White, Gwen Lachney (Dave), Jessica Bolton, Jason Bolton, Wesley Manning (Charla), Matthew Champagne, Stacy Norman (Dave), Christina Ferrell (Steve), Derek Barksdale (Heather), Kyle Hart, Megan Hart, Melody Hooper (Jeff), Chadd Roberts (Ashly); along with twenty-three great-grandchildren. The White Family would like to recognize Faye's family as his extended family, and for being such a wonderful part of his life for the past six years. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roland Garcia, James Harrington, Charles Jewell, Larry Sikes, R.J. Bolton, Reverend Buddy Spence, Mike Manning, Jason Bolton, Harold "Frog" White, and Arthur "Bud" Dunnam. Friends may call at Caldwell United Pentecostal Church on Sunday, April 10, 2011, from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the White Family by visiting www.rushfh.com Rush Funeral Home, Inc. Pineville, LA Published in The News Star on April 10, 2011

Levie M. Bryan, 92 Levie M. Bryan of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Kimberly Carlisle, 44 Kimberly Marie Carlisle of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday before services. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Sharon Cumnock, 58 Sharon Elaine Cumnock of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mary Donohue, 93 DELHI — Mary Magdalene Donohue, a nurse's aide, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery, Epps. Jody Ezell, 51 GILBERT — Jody Ezell, a truck driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Daniel R. Feroben, 69 EPPS — Daniel R. Feroben, a retired office manager for a concrete plant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pentecost Tabernacle Church in Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Betty Livingston, 75 RAYVILLE — Betty Bond Livingston, A retired secretary, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Joseph Philley, 30 VICKSBURG, Miss. — Joseph Palmer "Joey" Philley, a mobile home salesman formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Clemmie Leon Porter, 68 VALRICO HILLS, Fla. — Clemmie Leon Porter, retired from U.S. Counter Intelligence, Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Addie Richardson, 86 WINNSBORO — Addie Richardson, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Boeuf River Baptist Church. Visitation is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Orville J. Taylor, 89 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Orville J. Taylor, a retired hardware salesman), died Friday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete. Leonard Webb, 80 Leonard Mark Webb of West Monroe, a certified public accountant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bond, Jacqueline: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Brown, Edgar: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Murphy, James Bennett "Jimbo": 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Pratt, Dinah: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Snipe Sr., Edd: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

April 11, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Sharon Elaine Cumnock Funeral Services for Mrs. Sharon Elaine Cumnock, 58, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Mr. Alan Robertson officiating. Private interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Cumnock was born on August 12, 1952, in Bastrop, LA, and passed away on April 8, 2011. She loved life…family, cooking, traveling and jewelry making. Sharon is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth A. Mitchell. Survivors include her loving husband, Ben S. Cumnock; her son, Jared Bryan; mother, Mildred Mitchell of Bastrop, LA; two brothers, Randall Mitchell and Will Mitchell both of Bastrop, LA; step daughter, Lynne Flowers of West Monroe, LA; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 11, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter, 417 Well Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 11, 2011

J. Adrian Keenan Funeral services for Mr. J. Adrian "A.J." Keenan, age 57, of Columbia, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 11, 2011, at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, with Rev. Stuart Sherman officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, April 11, 2011, from 1:00 PM until time of service. Mr. Keenan was born April 29, 1953, in Columbia and passed from this life on Friday, April 8, 2011, in Columbia. He lived most of his adult life in southeastern Pennsylvania moving back to Columbia 18 months ago. He had been employed by Pepperidge Farm in Denver, PA, for over twenty years. He was preceded in death by his father; James Huston Keenan. Survivors include his mother; Ouida Duckett Keenan, brother; Gary Keenan and wife, Sharon, two nephews and a number of cousins. Pallbearers will be Jim Rowland, Earl Rowland, Nick Rowland, Tommy Rowland, Lee Duckett, Larry Joe Wallace, Brandon Wallace and Douglas Smith. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on April 11, 2011

Orville J. Taylor Funeral service for Mr. Orville J. Taylor, 89, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Terry Mims leading the service. Interment will follow in Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne, LA. Mr. Taylor was born on July 1, 1921, in Grapevine, AR, and passed away on April 8, 2011, in Jacksonville, FL. He was a member and deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe. Mr. Taylor was a World War II, US Army Air Corps veteran. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife Gertie Hope Taylor. Survivors include his son, Randy Taylor and wife Mary Jo; daughter, Rebecca Taylor Harris and husband Rodger; a brother, Murphy Taylor; and five grandchildren, Lesley Taylor, Lindsey Taylor, Stefanie Harris Pitts, Ashley Harris, and Betsy Harris. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2011, and 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kilbourne Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 87, Kilbourne, LA 71253 or to the Gideon's International. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 11, 2011

Jeanne Boulware, 75 BASTROP — Jeanne Weil Fryant Boulware, a homemaker, died Saturday. Private family services will be Monday. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Richard Butler, 46 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Richard Butler of Dubach died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Violet Day, 83 RUSTON — Violet Reeves Glass Day died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Bernice. James Defreese, 89 START — James Defreese, a retired pipeliner, died Sunday. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Doyle Feroben, 69 EPPS — Doyle R. Feroben, retired manager for a concrete plant in Tallulah, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pentecost Tabernacle Church in Delhi. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Marjorie Fulton, 94 WEST MONROE — Marjorie Fulton, a registered nurse, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Judith Hickman, 69 BASTROP — Judith Ann "Floyie" Hickman died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Lavenia Johnson, 95 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Lavenia Cole Johnson, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home ofMonroe. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bond, Jacqueline: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Brown, Edgar: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Carlisle, Kimberly Marie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Donohue, Mary Magdalene: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Murphy, James Bennett "Jimbo": 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Porter, Clemmie Leon: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice. Richardson, Addie: 10 a.m. Monday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Snipe Sr., Edd: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

April 12, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

James Defreese, Jr. Funeral services for James Defreese,89 of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Jeff Thomas will be officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Defreese was born February 14, 1922 in Dubach, LA and passed away April 10, 2011 in Rayville, LA. He was a member of Start Baptist Church, Start, LA. Mr. Defreese was preceded in death by his wife Bertha Antley Defreese of 45 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Walles; son, Randy Defreese and wife Sheila; brothers; William Bill Defreese, Reginald Defreese and wife Rita, Clayton Defreese, B.J. Defreese and a sister, Sammie Haney and husband Larry. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Published in The News Star on April 12, 2011

Avis J. Osborne Ellerbe Funeral services for Mrs. Avis J. Osborne Ellerbe, 83 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Jeff Marshall will be officiating. Interment to follow at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery near Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Ellerbe was born July 19, 1927 in Sardis, Mississippi and passed away April 10, 2011 in West Monroe. She was retired from Selig Mfg Company, Monroe, LA where she also served as a Union President for several years. During World War II she served her country working at the Minden Munitions Factory. Mrs. Ellerbe later operated Interstate Liquors, Cheniere, La for nearly 25 years before retiring a second time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Julius Osborne, Farmerville, LA and her brother Jack Osborne, and sisters, Lois Ellerbe and Claudine Osborne. Survivors include her son, Benny Ellerbe and wife Carol of Weldon Spring, Missouri; her two sisters, Eunice Wright of Ponchatoula, LA and Barbara Byers of Ponchatoula, LA; five grandchildren Ben Ellerbe, Chesterfield, Missouri, Kimberly Ellerbe, Atlanta, Georgia, Amanda Ellerbe, House Springs, Missouri, Cory Ellerbe and Kirstie Ellerbe, Weldon Spring, Missouri and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 12, 2011

Bessie Geraldine Teat Funeral services for Bessie Geraldine Teat, a homemaker, will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 10am at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Officiating will be Rev. Norris Curry. Interment will follow in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home. Mrs. Teat was born on March 19, 1919 and passed away on April 10, 2011. She was 92. Survivors include: one son, Jimmy Teat and wife JoAnn of Jonesboro, LA; one sister, Polly Preston of West Monroe, LA; three grandchildren, Bo Teat of Jonesboro, LA., Jennifer Teat Bourgeois and husband Troy of Anna, TX, Ashley Teat of Jonesboro, LA; one brother-in-law, Oscar Townsend of West Monroe, LA. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on April 12, 2011

Charles Brown, 82 Charles Brown of Monroe, a retired teacher and former head football coach of Neville High School, died Monday. Services are 6 p.m. Wednesday at Neville High School Football Stadium. Private family burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Willie Clark, 74 Willie Clark of Monroe, a service foreman, died April 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Avis O. Ellerbee, 83 Avis J. Osborne Ellerbee of West Monroe, retail store owner and operator, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville. Rose Ann Hill, 59 Rose Ann Hill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mary K. Jarrell, 68 Mary K. Jarrell of Monroe died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Woolen Lake Church of God Cemetery, Columbia. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Charles E. Monroe, 75 CROWVILLE -- Charles Earl Monroe, a farmer, died Tuesday. Service are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery. Faye 'Mickey' Paris, 76 WISNER -- Faye "Mickey" Paris, a retired secretary and bookkeeper, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Paris Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Dinah Pratt, 57 Dinah Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 4. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Berneice O. Shultz, 96 Berneice O. Shultz of Calhoun, a retired bookkeeper, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Methodist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be held at a later date in Cedar Vale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Ark., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. J.D. Spencer, 79 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- J.D. Spencer, a homemaker, died April 5. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery. Reather Thomas, 78 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Reather Thomas, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Northstar Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery. Albert Walker Jr., 90 RUSTON -- Albert Russell "Buddy" Walker Jr. died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Calvin L. Webb, 71 CALVIN -- Calvin Leroy Webb, a soldier, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin. Tommie L. White, 81 JONESBORO -- Tommie Lavelle White, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Transport Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Sidney Young, 70 Sidney Young of Monroe, a laborer, died April 5. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Barbara Ann Sisemore: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dubach United Methodist Church. Carter, Lorrie Ann: 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Rest Church, Montgomery. Ezell, Jody Lynn: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jigger Apostolic Church. Henderson, Nellie: 3 p.m. Wednesday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Key, Sarah Lee: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Kilmer, Mary: 10 a.m. Saturday, Arcadia City Cemetery, Arcadia. Porter, Clemmie Leon: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice. Taylor, Orville J.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

April 13, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Charles Brown Services celebrating the life of Mr. Charles Brown, 82, will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday April 13, 2011, at Neville High School Football Stadium with Rev. Dale Walker, Neil Shaw and Coach Mickey McCarty officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, La. Private family burial was held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Coach Brown died suddenly Monday April 11, 2011, at the St. Francis Medical Center. Coach Brown received his BS degree from Southwestern La. University and his Masters from Northeast La. University. He was a retired teacher, football and baseball coach at Neville High School, as an assistant for 12 years and head coach for 30 years. He also served his country in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Lou Brown; Sons, Thomas D. Brown and wife, Sandy, Robert C. Brown and wife, Ann and William R. Brown; Grandchildren, Todd Brown and wife, Vanessa, Ginny Montgomery and husband, Joe King, Brett Brown and fianc?, April Williams, Zachary Brown and Zane Brown; Great Grandchildren, Hunter Brown and Sienna Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be all Coach Brown's former coaches and players. Memorials may be made to the Neville Tiger Athletic Foundation, P O Box 2242, Monroe, LA 71207 or Neville Alumni and Friends Association, 600 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 13, 2011

James "Jim" Samuel Burnett Funeral services for Mr. James "Jim" Samuel Burnett, 72, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Clyde Kelley will be officiating. Interment will follow at Zeigler Cemetery, Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Burnett was born May 5, 1938 and passed from this life on Monday, April 11, 2011 in West Monroe. Jim was retired from the United States Army and was proud to have served his country. He served in the Vietnam War and received numerous medals and awards for his service. During his military service he was injured and lost most of his hearing. However this injury did not stop him from enjoying life and being involved in the lives of his family. Jim loved his wife "Sweetie" having known her since the age of 15. Jim will be remembered for his love for his family and his faith in God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Beulah Burnett. Survivors include his wife Janet Burnett; son, Steven Burnett; daughter, Margie Burnett; step-sons; Ken Albritton and wife Dejuanna and Kevin Albritton; grandchildren; Jeremiah Nemith and Erica Stenzel; step-grandchildren; Brandi Albritton, Brittney Whitlock and husband Steven, Heather Albritton and Heath Albritton; sisters, JoAnn Skipper and Elaine McMurray, Faye Manning and Peggy Barrett. Pallbearers will be George McClendon, J. R. Dumas, Dwain Jordan, Tim Ross, Steven Whitlock and Heath Albritton. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 13, 2011

Rose Ann Hill Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Ann Hill, 59, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church West Monroe. Rev. Greg Clark will be officiating. Interment to follow at Concord Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hill was born June 28, 1951 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away April 10, 2011 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Tubbs. Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, David Hill; daughter, Jackie Hill Chambless; son, Bradley Hill; mother, Maggie Tubbs; grandchildren; Caleb Hill, Joshua Hill, Kylie Adams; brothers, Zane Tubbs and Jeff Tubbs; sisters, Linda Dustin, Marie Reid and Beth Angle. Pallbearers will be Steve Tubbs, Mike Tubbs, Greg Hill, Marshall Hill, Glen Dustin, Preston Angle and Lance Nugent. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital or Cedar Crest Faith Walk Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 13, 2011

IN MEMORY OF NAKOA INGLES 4/13/1975 - 1/29/2007 I wish heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms....I have you in my heart` We miss you, Dad, Mom, Jeramy, Jamie, Marilou Published in The News Star on April 13, 2011

Frances "Bugs" Kilpatrick Shreveport, LA - Frances "Bugs" Kilpatrick, age 61 of Shreveport, LA went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2011. After a year long courageous battle with brain cancer, Bugs passed away surrounded by the love of her family and close friends in the comfort of her home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 12th at Rose-Neath Funeral Home located on Marshall Street. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 13th at Brown Chapel located on the Centenary College Campus officiated by Pastor Dennis Sims. The service will be followed by an interment at Forest Park East Cemetery. In honor of Bugs' entrance into Heaven where she is surrounded by God's glory, please wear white to her celebration service. Bugs was born in Winnsboro, LA on December 26, 1949 and was raised in St. Joseph, LA and has lived in Shreveport for 32 years. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University where she was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. It was at Louisiana Tech where she met her beloved husband of 41 years, Mike Kilpatrick. Bugs greatest mission in her life was to establish a heartfelt and Christian home for her children and husband. Later in her life, she enjoyed having the opportunity to become a real estate professional with Coldwell Banker and Dowling. She shared her passion for decorating and making a house a "home" with many of her clients, whom also became her friends. For everyone who knew Bugs, her love for gardening and cooking was apparent. One of her greatest joys that she was able to experience was the time she spent with her beautiful granddaughter Sofia. Bugs touched the lives of many with her infectious laugh, gleaming personality, and limitless generosity and hospitality. Her sense of humor and spirit will truly live forever. Left to cherish her memory and tell her story is Bugs' husband, Mike Kilpatrick, daughter Katie Kilpatrick-Gata and husband Jorge Gata, granddaughter Sofia Frances Gata, and son Joe Kilpatrick and fianc? Amy Sturgill. Bugs is also survived by her sister Beth Fournet and husband Byron, her sister Emma Corbett, her brother Sandy Wood and wife Pam, her brother Jimmy Wood and wife Margie, brother-in-law Robert Kilpatrick and wife Darlus and their daughter KC Kilpatrick-Stone and husband Michael, numerous nieces and nephews, and great nephew Hudson Wood. Bugs was preceded in death by her parents Sara and Sandford Wood. The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Anil Nanda, Dr. Gary Burton, Dr. Roxanna Baluna, and Agape Hospice (Lisa Taylor, Melissa Legg, Dana Glenny). The family would also like to thank her other loving caretakers Chantia Miller, Irene Thomas, Tiffany Dozier, Bernita Foster and Lynne Marsden for their genuine support and loving care. Words will never truly express the impression these individuals had on Bugs and her family over the past year. Memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association at 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 or 800- 886-2282 and to the Agape Charitable Fund Organization at 8520 Business Park Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 or 318-861-2150 in memory of Bugs. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA. Published in The News Star from April 12 to April 13, 2011

Dr. Merrill S. "Sleepy" Nicklas Funeral services for Dr. Merrill S. "Sleepy" Nicklas, 88, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2011, at North Monroe Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. David Worthington and Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Lillie, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Sleepy, as he was known to friends and family, was born in Lillie, LA on August 23, 1922 to Minor and Vanila Nicklas. He served in the Armed Forces in WWII from 1942 - 1946. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana Tech in 1949, Master of Science from the University of Arkansas in 1954, and his Doctor of Education from the University of Arkansas in 1960. He started his teaching career at Fair Park High School and continued on at Southeast Missouri State University. Sleepy came to Monroe in 1961 to teach at Northeast Louisiana State College, now ULM. While at ULM, he received numerous awards including 5 Outstanding Teaching and Research Awards, Who's Who in American College and Universities, and Professor Emeritus of Education. His career in the field of education lasted over forty years. Sleepy passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, April 11, 2011. He was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church, where he had been a Sunday school teacher and leader for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minor and Vanila Nicklas; and his beloved wife of fifty-two years, Mary Nicklas. Survivors include his children, Terry Eppinette and husband James, Kim Loflin and husband Wes, Cindy Mathieu and husband Brant, and Mike Nicklas and wife Mary; seven grandchildren, Nicki Sampognaro and husband Frank, John Reed Loflin, Erin Foster and husband Clint, Sara Eppinette, Kasie Eppinette, Brantley Mathieu, and Kristen Mathieu. Pallbearers will be Wes Loflin, James Eppinette, Brant Mathieu, John Reed Loflin, Brantley Mathieu, Clint Foster, and Trey Reeves. Honorary pallbearers will be John Tannehill, Levy Redden, H. T. Garner, Bob Lewter, Dick Odom, Jim Beckin, and members of Sleepy's Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to thank the staff of Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care of Monroe including Dr. Kerry Anders, Dr. Charles Mason, Suzi Thornhill, RN, Shan Grigsby, and Donna Ware. Special thanks to his caregivers Grace Coronado, and Glynda Thomas. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 13, 2011

Kevin Baird, 45 Kevin Baird of West Monroe, a superintendent, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Fate V. Bennett, 93 BERNICE — Fate Vernon "Boots" Bennett, retired heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery, near Farmerville. Mary B. Bonnett, 82 OAK GROVE — Mary Beatrice Bonnett, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ravan Cemetery, Fiske Union Community. Bobby N. Brasher Jr., 56 OAK GROVE — Bobby N. Brasher Jr., an agricultural pilot, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery. James Burnett, 72 James "Jim" Burnett of West Monroe, retired master sergeant, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Zeigler Cemetery, Eros. Marvin Gay, 72 RUSTON — Marvin Gay died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cook Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Onzie Jones, 74 Onzie Jones of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Cemetery, Gibsland, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Jackie Lawhorn, 73 Jackie Lawhorn of West Monroe, retired file clerk for Safeway and Harvest Food grocery stores, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Elizabeth A. Nicholson, 80 RAYVILLE — Elizabeth A. Nicholson, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Merrill Nicklas, 88 Merrill S. "Sleepy" Nicklas of Monroe, retired ULM professor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Verssie L. Nolley, 97 HODGE — Verssie Ladell Nolley died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Hodge United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Roderick 'Mike' Pylant, 61 RUSTON — Roderick Michael "Mike" Pylant died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Cemetery, Choudrant. James 'Buck' Robison, 86 JONESBORO — James Edward "Buck" Robison, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery. Mary L. Roughan, 59 Mary Lee Roughan of West Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Clark, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Ezell, Jody Lynn: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jigger Apostolic Church. Kilmer, Mary: 10 a.m. Saturday, Arcadia City Cemetery, Arcadia. Monroe, Charles Earl: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Pratt, Dinah: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Shultz, Berneice O.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Methodist Church, Calhoun. Spencer, J.D.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Thomas, Reather: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Missionary Baptist Church. Walker Jr., Albert Russell "Buddy": 1 p.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church. White, Tommie Lavelle: 11 a.m. Thursday, Transport Cemetery.

April 14, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Eloise C. Brasher, 82 BASTROP -- Eloise Crow Brasher, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Willie Clark, 74 Willie Clark of Monroe, a service foreman, died April 3. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Nancy C. Dixon, 73 RAYVILLE -- Nancy Cloninger Dixon died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Family Life Center at United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Octavia Dixon, 95 DELHI -- Octavia Dixon, a homemaker, died April 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cloud Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Shirley M. Douglas, 60 Shirley Mae Douglas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. John L. Furlow, 79 FARMERVILLE -- John L. Furlow, a truck driver, died April 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Truxno. Burial will be in Tennessee Crossing Cemetery, Truxno, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Onzie L. Jones Sr., 74 Onzie L. Jones Sr. of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Sacred Cemetery, Gibsland. Gracie McCord, 104 RAYVILLE -- Gracie McCord, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Bibleway Church. Visitation is 4-5 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary Memorial Cemetery, Delco. Elizabeth A. Nicholson, 80 RAYVILLE -- Elizabeth A. Nicholson, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Nancy Osbon, 94 DELHI -- Nancy Osbon, retired beauty salon owner and operator, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Dinah Pratt, 57 Dinah Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 4. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. John Rodgers, infant JUNCTION CITY -- John Rodgers, the infant son of Chad and Heather Rodgers, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Choudrant Memorial Cemetery. William Rodgers, infant JUNCTION CITY -- William Rodgers, the infant son of Chad and Heather Rodgers, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Choudrant Memorial Cemetery. Rita Sellars, 71 Rita J. West Sellars of West Monroe, a retired store clerk, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time. Martha Staten, 86 Martha Staten of Monroe, a retired teacher's aide, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Herman Swan, 65 Herman Swan of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Juanita Thomas, 44 Juanita Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Muriel L. Williams, 68 RUSTON -- Muriel Lee Williams, a retired food service cashier, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Family hour is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Zion No. 2 Cemetery, Dubach. Homer Willis, 70 TALLULAH -- Homer Willis, a chef, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bennett, Fate Vernon "Boots": 2 p.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Bonnett, Mary Beatrice: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Brasher Jr., Bobby N.: 2 p.m. Friday, Beulah Baptist Church, west of Oak Grove. Gay, Marvin: 2 p.m. Friday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Kilmer, Mary: 10 a.m. Saturday, Arcadia City Cemetery, Arcadia. Lawhorn, Jackie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Nolley, Verssie Ladell: 11 a.m. Friday, Hodge United Pentecostal Church, Hodge. Pylant, Roderick Michael "Mike": 10 a.m. Friday, Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna. Robison, James Edward "Buck": 10 a.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Spencer, J.D.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Thomas, Reather: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Missionary Baptist Church. Walker Jr., Albert Russell "Buddy": 1 p.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church.

April 15, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Kevin Baird Funeral Services for Mr. Kevin Baird, 45, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Life Church West Monroe with Rev. Joel Dyke and Tim Coats officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun. Kevin was born March 16, 1966 in Delhi, LA and passed away on April 13, 2011 in Shreveport, LA. He was employed with Arkansas Oregon Pneumatics, Inc. Kevin spent the last seven years feeding and ministering to the homeless. He was an avid LSU fan. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Wendy A. Baird; children, Brad Guinther, Kyle Guinther, and Reagan Baird; mother, Sharon Stoll Baird; father, Ronnie Baird (Betty); brother, Jeff Baird (Ann), brother-in-law, David Arnold (Tammie), step-brothers, Bobby Foster (Sherry), Tommy "Red" Foster (Ann); nieces and nephews, Sarah, Jacob, Wesley, Devyn, Shelby, Taylor, Jami, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Kirk Tedeton, Jr., Cassidy Riley, Jason Hill, David Wayne Arnold, Alberto Sandino, and Brent Shairrick. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, April 15, 2011 at Life Church West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to Life Church West Monroe Homeless Ministry. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 15, 2011

Nancy Cloninger Dixon Funeral services for Nancy Cloninger Dixon will be held on Friday 15th at 2:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center of the Rayville United Methodist Church with her uncle Rev. Cage McLemore and brother-in-law, Henry "SangI" Cumpton presiding. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Nancy was born July 12, 1937 in Rayville, Louisiana, passed away April 13, 2011. She took control of the Continental Trailways Bus Station at age 20, built Dixon Apartments at 26, bought Rayville Food at 35, and opened Rayville #2 the same year. She was co-owner of NanSu's Dress Shop, bought MidSouth Finance Company and in her spare time she got her broker's license and dabbled in real estate.She sold the businesses and went to work for the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office in 1984 and was employed there more than thirteen years. Nancy retired again and began working part time for Cook's Rentals. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille McLemore Cloninger, father, Loy C. Cloninger, beloved son, Mitchell Dixon, sister, Faye Cumpton, husband, Durrell "Huey" Dixon, and in-laws, Lila and Sonny Dixon. Nancy is survived by her nephews, Frank Cumpton, Baltimore, Maryland; Ray Cumpton and wife, Tammy, Dallas, Texas and grand nephew, Connor of Dallas, Henry "SangI" Cumpton, brother-in-law and wife, Peaches of Rayville, in-laws, Shirley and Sammie Davis, Dunn; Mike and Melba Dixon and many dear friends. Pallbearers are Tookie Collom, Zeke Ramsey, Wenchy Greer, Sonny Mills, Barry Ransom, and Chris Sasser. Honorary pallbearers are Timmie Ray Thames, Shug Newsom, Ben Newsom, Sonny Bond, Emmett Brown, Bobby Hales, Charlie Smith, Keith Holley and the RHS Class of 1956. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to a charity of your choice. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on April 15, 2011

Mrs. Japlin (Jackie) Minor Lawhorn Funeral services for Mrs. Jackie Minor Lawhorn, age 73, will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 16, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Danny McIlveene with eulogy given by Paul and Shari Vingiello. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jackie was born on October 9, 1937, in Baton Rouge and passed away on April 13, 2011, in West Monroe with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Lawhorn, Sr; 2 sisters, Ellen Gomez and Joyce Mitchell and son-in-law, Joey Cannady. She is survived by her son, William Thomas (Tommy) Lawhorn and wife Ginger, daughter, Brenda Lawhorn Cannady, Grandchildren, Jennifer Travis and husband Chris, Jason Lawhorn and wife Jamie, Joey Craig Cannady, Candice Cannady Cole and husband David, Scott Cannady and wife Christy; six great-grandchildren, and sister Katy Wade. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. She was employed with Safeway and Harvest Foods. Pallbearers will be Andy Gladney, Chuck Mitchell, Gregory Hill, Billy Ray Edwards, and Paul Vingiello. Honorary Pallbearers will be grandsons and Jim Johnston. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, April 15, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 15, 2011

Kevin Baird, 45 Kevin Baird of West Monroe, a superintendent for Arkansas Oregon Pneumatics Inc., died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Life Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Betty S. Fautheree, 73 TRANSYLVANIA -- Betty Sue Fautheree, a store clerk, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Martha L. Ferguson, 56 RUSTON -- Martha Lynn Ferguson died Friday, Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Vernon. Walter G. Free, 75 COLUMBIA -- Walter Garland Free, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Leroy Hamilton Sr., 73 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Leroy Hamilton Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. April 23 at New Hope Deliverance Center. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Jenny K. Harkey, 31 Jenny Kate Harkey of Monroe, owner of Ruby's Bakery and Catering, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Monday at the church in Moore Hall. Private family burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Ada Harris, 99 MANGHAM -- Ada Harris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Japlin Lawhorn, 73 Japlin "Jackie" Minor Lawhorn of West Monroe, retired file clerk for Safeway and Harvest Foods, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Nancy Osbon, 93 DELHI -- Nancy Osbon, a retired beauty salon owner, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Delhi United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mary L. Roughan, 59 Mary Lee Roughan of West Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Williams Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mary W. Smith, 90 FERRIDAY -- Mary W. Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Clark, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Dixon, Octavia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cloud Creek Baptist Church, Delhi. Furlow, John L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Truxno. Jones Sr., Onzie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Starlight Baptist Church, Hwy. 139, Monroe. Kilmer, Mary: 10 a.m. Saturday, Arcadia City Cemetery, Arcadia. McCord, Gracie: 3 p.m. Sunday, Bibleway Church, Rayville. Nicholson, Elizabeth A.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Pratt, Dinah: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Rodgers, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Rodgers, William: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Sellars, Rita J. West: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Spencer, J.D.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Swan, Herman: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Thomas, Juanita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Thomas, Reather: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Missionary Baptist Church. Williams, Muriel Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Willis, Homer: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

April 16, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Ada Jones Duffey The Celebration of the life of Mrs. Ada Jones Duffey, 93, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Hasley Cemetery Memorial Pavilion with Rev. Weldon Gaddey officiating. Mrs. Duffey was born February 24, 1918 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away April 14, 2011 in Monroe, LA, at her home with her children by her side. Mrs. Duffey loved life, people, and nature. She enjoyed traveling, working in her yard & gardens and spending time with her children. Mrs. Duffey is preceded in death by husband of 35 years and the father of her three children, Loyd B. Duffey, Sr., son, Loyd B. Duffey, Jr.; and grandson, Brian Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Dodd and her husband, Norman; son, Doug Duffey; grandchildren, Donovan Smith, Billy Duffey, Lori Duffey Anderson, Cathy Young; special niece, Donna Ward; and special friends, Jacqueline Trachsel and Pete Romero. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 16, 2011

Jay Herron 04/16/1951 - 11/01/2005 I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And days before that too, I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have is memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is my keepsake With which I'll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU, YOUR FAMILY Published in The News Star on April 16, 2011

Kevin Baird, 45 Kevin Baird of West Monroe, a superintendent for Arkansas Oregon Pneumatics Inc., died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Life Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Betty S. Fautheree, 73 TRANSYLVANIA -- Betty Sue Fautheree, a store clerk, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Martha L. Ferguson, 56 RUSTON -- Martha Lynn Ferguson died Friday, Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Vernon. Walter G. Free, 75 COLUMBIA -- Walter Garland Free, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham. Leroy Hamilton Sr., 73 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Leroy Hamilton Sr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. April 23 at New Hope Deliverance Center. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Jenny K. Harkey, 31 Jenny Kate Harkey of Monroe, owner of Ruby's Bakery and Catering, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Monday at the church in Moore Hall. Private family burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Ada Harris, 99 MANGHAM -- Ada Harris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Japlin Lawhorn, 73 Japlin "Jackie" Minor Lawhorn of West Monroe, retired file clerk for Safeway and Harvest Foods, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Nancy Osbon, 93 DELHI -- Nancy Osbon, a retired beauty salon owner, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Delhi United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mary L. Roughan, 59 Mary Lee Roughan of West Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Williams Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mary W. Smith, 90 FERRIDAY -- Mary W. Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Clark, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Dixon, Octavia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cloud Creek Baptist Church, Delhi. Furlow, John L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Truxno. Jones Sr., Onzie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Starlight Baptist Church, Hwy. 139, Monroe. Kilmer, Mary: 10 a.m. Saturday, Arcadia City Cemetery, Arcadia. McCord, Gracie: 3 p.m. Sunday, Bibleway Church, Rayville. Nicholson, Elizabeth A.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Pratt, Dinah: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Rodgers, John: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Rodgers, William: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Sellars, Rita J. West: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Spencer, J.D.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Swan, Herman: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Thomas, Juanita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Thomas, Reather: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Missionary Baptist Church. Williams, Muriel Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Willis, Homer: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

April 17 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jamie Lynn Albritton Graveside services for Mrs. Jamie Lynn Albritton, 82, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 18, 2011 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Albritton was born November 13, 1928 in Louisville, MS and passed away April 15, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a retired secretary of 30 years at Mitchell Elementary School. Jamie was a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Albritton was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Albritton; her parents Estelle and Jodie Parker; a brother Jack Parker; and a sister Gloria Roberts. Survivors include her sister Lynette Moorhead; her brother Jerome Parker; children Mike Albritton, Alicia Harbor, Susan Albritton, Pam Taylor; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and an honorary daughter-in-law, Pam Holloway. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 17, 2011

Betty Sue Fautheree Funeral services for Betty Sue Fautheree, 73, of Transylvania, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2011 at Kilbourne United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Bill Bearden, Rev. Don Boyett and Rev. Eugene Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove, LA. Betty Sue was born December 23, 1937 in Warden, LA and passed away Friday, April 15, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of Transylvania, LA. Mrs. Fautheree was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Fautheree; son, Willie "Buddy" Fautheree; infant son, Eric Fautheree; parents, Bob and Willie Mae Robinson; brother, Johnny Robinson; and sisters, Barbara Jane Robinson and Tammy Robinson; and longtime companion, Arthur "Cadillac" Stanley. Survivors include her children, Kathleen "Cooter" Stanley and husband, Bobby of Transylvania, Phylllis "Dinky" Atwood and husband, Bill of Oak Grove, Jeffery Fautheree and wife, Mary of Tallulah, Celeste "Skeet" Fautheree Trim and husband, Harold of Transylvania, Samantha "Mandy" Fraiser and husband, Danny Bruce of Oak Grove, Sonja Barnes and husband, William, Jr. of Oak Grove, and Clayton Fautheree and wife, Margaret of Forest; 28 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings, Bobbie Mae Chapman and husband, Gene of Rocky Branch, Dewitt Robinson of Swartz, Patricia Fender and husband, Tom of Lake Providence, Faye Sullivan of Kilbourne, Jean Tullos and husband, Howard of Kilbourne, Edward Robinson and wife, Laura of Cheyenne, WY, and Anna Cassel and husband, Valter of Nashville, TN; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Pallbearers will be Jackie Chapman, James "Binbo" Chapman, Robert Robinson, Eddie McBrown, Johnny Robinson, Brad Tullos, Wayne Gunter and David Fortenberry. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rene' Hernandez, Ray Hernandez and Ralph Coleman. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA. Published in The News Star on April 17, 2011

Jenny Kate Harkey Jenny Kate Harkey was born on August 31, 1979 and died suddenly on Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2011, while caring for her wedding that was to be held Saturday evening, April 16, 2011, at Chr?tien Point Plantation. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Monday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church Moore Hall. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2011, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church with Rev. Mark Watson, Rev. Matthew Long, Rev. Job Edathinatt, Msgr. Edmund Moore, and Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Private Family Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Jenny was a graduate of St. Frederick High School and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She was the owner of Ruby's Bakery and Catering. Jenny is survived by her fianc?, Alan Williams, Jr., the love of her life whom she was to marry on April 16, 2011; her parents, Janice and Jeff Harkey; brother, John Harkey and fianc? Megan Rogers. She is also survived by her special friend, Debbie Weppler, her transplant coordinator at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami who became her "second Mother". Other survivors include her aunts and uncles, Kieran Benoit, Carol and Wilby Campbell, Tammy and Mike Benoit; her cousins, Robert Benoit, Gen Benoit, Frances and Dwight Winstead, Kristin Benoit, Jennifer and Sperry Brown, Holly and Brian Campbell, Leah and Joey Martin, and Fran Massony; her beloved little cousins, Samantha, Braeden and Bennett Brown and Will and Thomas Campbell. Jenny adored and will be missed by all of her children who loved to visit "Miss Jenny Cake" at Ruby's. Serving as pallbearers will be members of her and Alan's wedding party, Kristin Benoit, Sarah Bishop, Jennifer Brown, Michelle Brown, Megan Rogers, Alan Williams, Sr., Justin Bishop, Ben Dean, John Harkey, Stephen Moses, and Tom Shlosman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Transplant Foundation, Inc., 701 SW 27th Ave., Suite 705, Miami, FL 33135, phone 305-817-5645, www.transplantfoundation.org/donation.asp Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 17, 2011

Mildred Lillie Richardson Pittman Mildred Lillie Richardson Pittman 92 of Clarks, LA. " She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27 Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday April 17, 2011 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Catahoula Cemetery at Enterprise. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until time of service at the funeral home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia. Mildred was born June 18, 1918 in Catahoula Parish to the union of Gladys Stutson Richardson and Jack Webb Richardson. Mildred married Charles Ernest Pittman November 16, 1935. Mildred served for all her family and household. She enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables. She loved the Lord, her family and hard work. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, and her beloved son Charles E. "Buck" Pittman,Jr. Survivors include: Her daughter: Carole Pittman Meyers and husband Darrell of Farmerville; Her son: H. W. "Winkie" Pittman and wife Carolyn of Princeton; Her daughter: Jackie Eileen Pittman Auttonberry and husband Esley "Bo" of Kelly; and her daughter by heart: Lennie Williams and husband Taylor "Bubba" of West Monroe. Her grandchildren: Mike, David, and Mark Meyers, Paul, Bradley, and Angela Pittman, Thad and Todd Pittman, Amy Hunter, Julie Roddie, Toby Auttonberry, Jenny Hanes, and grand daughter by heart Mandy Nelson. She also leaves twelve great grandchildren. Pallbearers include: Mike Meyers, David Meyers, Toby Auttonberry, Paul Pittman, Bradley Pittman, and Dan Hanes. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on April 17, 2011

In Remembrance of Donna Martin Robbins 10/27/63 - 4/17/05 Published in The News Star on April 17, 2011

Mary Virginia Starr Funeral services for Mrs. Mary V. Starr, 71, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Brother James Tate will be officiating. Interment is to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mary was born December 25, 1939 in Pineville, LA and passed away April 15, 2011 in Monroe. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son Marvin Starr. Mrs. Starr is survived by her husband Ray Starr; five children, sons Jimmy Ray Platt and Jerry Lynn Starr, daughter Terri Sue Langley and husband Claude, daughter Connie Swanner and husband David, and son Waylon Ray Starr and wife Angie; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, April 18, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 17, 2011

Jamie Albritton, 82 Jamie Lynn Albritton of West Monroe, a retired school secretary at Mitchell Elementary, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Blanche Alexander, 86 RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Blanche E. Alexander, a homemaker, formerly of Ruston, died Thursday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Patsy Bailey, 53 WISNER — Patsy Johns Bailey, owner of Vantage Living Flea Market, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Life Church in Winnsboro. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Life Church. Mary Brown, 80 Mary Eugenia Brown of West Monroe, a retired dietician for the Madison Parish School System, has died. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Thomas Coker, 63 BEEKMAN — Thomas "T.J." Coker, a retired millwright, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tillou Baptist Church of Bastrop. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Navor Gauna, 84 Navor P. Gauna of West Monroe, a retired West Monroe City mechanic, died Thursday. Graveside Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Nelda Malone, 82 Nelda Malone of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died April 17. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Jack Sikes, 84 RUSTON — Jack Faris Sikes died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mary Starr, 71 Mary Virginia Starr of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Harry Stewart, 63 COLLINSTON — Harry D. Stewart, a retired English teacher, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hamilton Sr., Leroy: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Deliverance Center, Lake Providence. Harkey, Jenny Kate: 11 a.m. Monday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Harris, Ada: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. McDaniel, Clarence "Penn": 3 p.m. Monday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Rogers, Larry Wayne: 2 p.m. Monday, Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville.

April 18, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Anthony F. "Tony" Cappo, Sr. Memorial services for Anthony F. "Tony" Cappo, Sr., 70, of Monroe, will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at New Life Community Church, 7616 Hwy 165 North, Monroe, with Rev. Bob Clanton and Rev. Butch Pilcher officiating. Mr. Cappo passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nona Ladatto; father, Joe Cappo, Sr.; brother, Lee Cappo; son, Robert Cappo; and daughter, Nanette Cappo Holmes. Survivors include his brothers, Dominic Cappo, and Joe Cappo, Jr. and wife Jerry; sister, Angie Greenwood and husband George; sons, Anthony Cappo, Jr., Timmy Cappo, Sr., and Carson Cappo and wife Mary; daughter, Callie Cappo and fianc? Brenton Creighton; grandchildren, Erin Cappo, Samantha Holmes, Thomas Holmes, Timothy Cappo, Jr., Jonathon Cappo, Garrett Cappo, Micah Cappo, and Noah Cappo; four great grandchildren, significant other and best friend, Sarah Linton; several nieces and nephews, and faithful companion dog, Samson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until service time at the church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 18, 2011

April 19, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Nelda Mae Malone Funeral services for Nelda Mae Malone, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Family Church, West Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Taylor. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Mrs. Malone was born January 25, 1929, in San Antonio, TX, and passed away April 17, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She was a devoted wife of 49 years to Chuck Malone. Mrs. Malone was a member of Family Church and brought smiles to everyone around her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Malone, parents Bernard and Marcella Duffin, brothers Philip Duffin, Edward Duffin, Charles Duffin, brother-in-law, Robert Vann and grandchildren Lyndsay Lee Malone and Patrick Michael Malone. Mrs. Malone is survived by sons Terry Malone, Mike Malone, Pat Malone and wife Kim, Tim Malone and wife Lorrie, sister Darlene Young and husband Bob, brothers Larry Duffin and wife Carol, Bobby Duffin and wife Martha, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dillon Malone, Pat Malone, Larry Duffin, Bobby Duffin and Bob Young. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 19, 2011

Frank Cascio, 87 Frank Cascio of Monroe, owner and operator of the Cypress Lounge, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday and vigil wake service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mattie J. Dye, 82 DUBACH — Mattie Jean Dye, a sitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Clyde B. Evans Jr., 48 WISNER — Clyde Bruce Evans Jr., a carpenter, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Central Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Linda D. Lewter, 63 JONESBORO — Linda Davis Lewter, a retail manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in McDonald Cemetery. Nelda Malone, 82 Nelda Malone of West Monroe, a retired accountant, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Family Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Melinda T. Perot, 39 GRAYSON — Melinda Taylor Perot, a restaurant manager, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Banks Springs Baptist Church, Banks Springs. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Perot Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Ray Pickens, 82 FERRIDAY — Ray Pickens died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Miss. Sable S. Rider, 23 COLUMBIA — Sable Simms Rider, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 9-9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home. Jack F. Sikes, 84 RUSTON — Jack Faris Sikes, a timber broker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Kerby D. Walk, 50 LAS VEGAS — Kerby D. Walk, a security guard, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Charles Williams, 87 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Charles Williams, a laborer, died April 13. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Black, James G.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Chapman, Alice Lorraine: 11 a.m. Thursday, Apostolic Church of Monroe. Mendel Sr., Harry James: 11 a.m. Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

April 20, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Helen Elizabeth Lyles Baggarly Funeral services for Helen Elizabeth Lyles Baggarly, 88, of Bastrop, are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Dr. L. H. McCollough officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Baggarly, a homemaker, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Fort Worth, Tx. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bastrop where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Mrs. Baggarly was also a charter member of the Morehouse General Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary and served for 20 years. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Baggarly Moore and husband Gary of Ft. Worth, TX; son, Scott Baggarly and wife Robin of Bastrop, LA; sister, Doris Davidson; three sisters-in-law, Opal Lyles, Millie Lyles, Jackie Lyles; two grandchildren, Meredith Baggarly, Tyler Moore and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Baggarly is preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Baggarly; parents, Willie and Ada Lyles; siblings, Lucille Frasier, Howard Lyles, Tom Lyles, Trudy Rinehart, and Willie Lyles, Jr. Serving as pallbearers are: Gale Garrett, Rick Hixon, Gary Moore, Tyler Moore, Hal Robinson and Brian Shoemaker. Honorary pallbearers are: Bill Ferschoff, C.L. Givens and Jerry Ball. Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on April 22, 2011

Marjorie Christy Baugh Funeral Services for Marjorie Christy Baugh, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM April 21, 2011 at Immanuel Worship and Fellowship Church, West Monroe with Rev. Billy Taylor and Rev. Buddy Wade officiating. Interment will be held at Head Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Marjorie Christy Baugh was born on February 3, 1928 in San Antonio, TX and passed away April 17, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Immanuel Worship and Fellowship Church and Cypress Baptist Church. She was like a mother to every child she met. She is preceded in death by her twin sons Harvel Wayne Christy and Jerry Lane Christy. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tollie E. Baugh; daughter, Cheryl Christy Jones and husband Butch; grandchildren, Chris Christy and wife Elizabeth, Carla Ronquille and husband Marcelle, Brandy Lowery and husband Oliver, Nathan Christy, and Jerry Wayne Jones and wife Megan; sisters, Barbara Zuniga and Mary Chittenden; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Christy Kinard; and 16 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Terrie Perkins. Pallbearers will be Chris Christy, Nathan Christy, Jerry Wayne Jones, Leon Christy, Oliver Lowery, and Marcelle Ronquille. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Worship and Fellowship Church, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 20, 2011

Lesley Wayne "Butch" Burgess Funeral services for Mr. Lesley Wayne "Butch" Burgess will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at the Goodwill Church of God. Rev. Jason Strong will be officating. Interment will follow in the Forest Corner Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove, Louisiana. Mr. Burgess was born May 29, 1944 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and passed away on April 19, 2011 in Oak Grove, Louisiana at the West Carroll Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by is father, Wilford Burgess, his mother, Lettie L. Calloway Burgess; three brothers, Lelvin Burgess, Tim Burgess, and Edgel Burgess. Surviors include his wife, Kathleen Burgess of Oak Grove, LA; two sons, Doug and his wife Leigh Burgess of Oak Grove, Louisiana, Greg & his wife Amanda Burgess of Columbia, Louisiana; sister, Alease & her husband Jack Irvine of Bastrop, Louisiana, sister, Lou Ann & husband Billy Trim of Pearl, Mississippi, sister, Maude Dean White, of Tyler, Texas, sister, Ollie Bell Clark of Pensacola, Florida, sister-in-law, Jeannnie Burgess of Picayune, Mississippi, sister-in-law, Marion Burgess, of Picayune, Mississippi and four grandchildren, Chase Burgess and Kaitlyn Burgess of Oak Grove, Louisiana, and Kensey Burgess and Kaylea Burgess of Columbia, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Walter Hughes, Jr., Denzil Sumrall, Lee McIntyre, Virgil Warren, Danny Gunter, and Chris Irvine. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM, at the Goodwill Church of God. www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA. Published in The News Star on April 20, 2011

Billie Jean Dannehl Gatlin Memorial services for Billie Jean Dannehl Gatlin will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Eastside Baptist Church with a visitation following the service. Mrs. Gatlin was born October 10, 1935 and passed away April 18, 2011. According to her wishes, her body was donated to science. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, R. O. and Emma Martin of Rayville; and brothers, Roy Dannehl and R. O. Martin, Jr. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Clint McMellon of Swartz and Linda and Keith Gray of Rayville; grandchildren, Stacy Lockard and husband Mark, Terry Stewart and wife Angie, Aubrey Gray, Natalie Gray, Thomas Gray, and Justin Gray; six great grandchildren; brothers, Tom Dannehl and wife Barbara, Bob Martin, Donald Johnson, Jerry (Buddy) Martin and wife Joyce, and Ricky Martin and wife Cathy; sister, Patsy Bignar and husband Joey; special cousin, Sue Cannon; and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Diabetes Association . Published in The News Star on April 20, 2011

Bradley Ryan Hattaway Memorial Services for Mr. Bradley Ryan Hattaway, 27, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 21, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Scott Canady and Rev. James Gardner officiating. Private Family Services will be held at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:30 PM Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Hattaway Residence. Bradley was born November 23, 1983 in Monroe, LA and passed away on April 14, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He is a graduate of West Monroe High School, earned his Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Degree from Ruston Vocational Technical College. Bradley was a dedicated husband and loving father that enjoyed hockey, football, and music but mainly loved spending time with his wife and two children. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Coleman Hattaway; son, Dalton Michael Hattaway; daughter, Keller Fern Hattaway; mother, Ms. Kathy Kidd Hattaway; dad, Terry Hattaway and wife Marsha; grandparents, Ralph and Fern Owens; Arlan and Jane Hattaway; Bob and Roma Kidd; uncles and aunts, Kevin and Christine Kidd, Randy and Teresa Hattaway; two step-brothers, Bradley and Amber Crenshaw, Brandon and Brittany Crenshaw; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flower, an account has been established for Bradley Hattaway at Progressive Bank (account # 2191849). Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

Nelda Mae Malone Funeral services for Nelda Mae Malone, 82, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Family Church, West Monroe. Officiating will be Pastor Terry Taylor. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Mrs. Malone was born January 25, 1929, in San Antonio, TX, and passed away April 17, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She was a devoted wife of 49 years to Chuck Malone. Mrs. Malone was a member of Family Church and brought smiles to everyone around her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Malone, parents Bernard and Marcella Duffin, brothers Philip Duffin, Edward Duffin, Charles Duffin, brother-in-law, Robert Vann and grandchildren Lyndsay Lee Malone and Patrick Michael Malone. Mrs. Malone is survived by sons Terry Malone, Mike Malone, Pat Malone and wife Kim, Tim Malone and wife Lorrie, sister Darlene Young and husband Bob, brothers Larry Duffin and wife Carol, Bobby Duffin and wife Martha, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dillon Malone, Pat Malone, Larry Duffin, Bobby Duffin and Bob Young. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 19, 2011

Mary Kathryn Williams Services for Mary Kathryn Williams, 82, of Oak Ridge will be at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Associate Pastor Warren Eckhardt officiating. Visitation will be at North Monroe Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Mrs. Williams was born March 3, 1929 in Oak Grove, Louisiana, and died Monday, April 18th, at St. Francis Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Williams was the wife of Clarke M. Williams, founder and Chairman of CenturyLink. In the early days, Mrs. Williams would accompany Mr. Williams on acquisition trips and she gracefully stepped into a role that initially meant many sacrifices for the Williams family. Throughout their lives, she was his partner in marriage, family, community activities, and business. Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughters, Annette Carroll and husband Don of Oak Grove, Carolyn Perry and husband Harvey, and daughter in law, Vicki Husted all of Monroe. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Molly Williams, Daniel A. Ogg, Jr., Damian W. Ogg, Mary Kathryn Perry Edwards and husband, Eric, Clarke M. Williams, III, "Trey", and Jonathan M. Perry and wife, Holley. She was proud of her 7 great-grandchildren, Richard Wesley Ogg, Mary Claire Pleasant, Lauren Pleasant, Madyson Ogg, Caroline Pleasant, Ellie Edwards and Adler Edwards. She adored her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her father and mother, George Leroy and Ola Mae Thompson Lee, her husband Clarke M. Williams, her son, Clarke M. Williams, Jr., her sister Maxie Arnold, and husband Seth, her sisters in law, Kittie Marie Shaw and Mary Lee Oglesby. During her life Mrs. Williams was a strong supporter of numerous charitable organizations, namely, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonists, Daughters of 1812, Daughters of Colonial Wars, United Daughters of the Confederacy, First Families of Mississippi, Louisiana Chapter BB, P.E.O., Louisiana Baptist Children's Home and Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf. Pallbearers will be Glen F. Post III, R. Stewart Ewing, W. Bruce Hanks, Bob Lane, Robert Barham and Gene Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be F. Earl Hogan, Herbert Manley, Gerald McLendon, W.P. "Bill" Smith, Gerald Donald, Dr. Ernie Rutherford, R.L. Hargrove, and Johnny Hebert. During her illness Mrs. Williams was greatly comforted and assisted by Ruby Nell Higgins, Virginia Renwick, Jeanette Battle, Alberta Lee and especially Veretta Heckard, who was Mrs.Williams loving and constant companion. The family wishes to acknowledge their appreciation to Jennifer Bennett, MSN APRN FNP-C, who cared for Mother many years and the following attending physicians: Drs. Harter, Hand, Fincher, Weinholt, Hammett, Archie, and a special thanks to all the nurses on 3rd Floor Renal and the hospitalists at St. Francis Hospital. Memorial gifts may be made to P.E.O., Cottey College c/o Angela Hales, 249 Davis Lake, Rayville, LA 71269; St. Judes, and La. Baptist Children's Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from April 20 to April 21, 2011

Helen E. Baggarly, 88 BASTROP — Helen Elizabeth Lyles Baggarly died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Marjorie C. Baugh, 83 Marjorie Christy Baugh of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Worship and Fellowship Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Head Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Patsy R. Cooper, 58 Patsy R. Cooper of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Bradley R. Hattaway, 27 Bradley Ryan Hattaway of West Monroe, a licensed practical nurse with Ridgecrest Nursing Home, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. A celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hattaway residence. Danny W. Hayes, 56 Danny Wayne Hayes of Monroe, a surveyor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery, Swartz. Christine F. Hooks, 82 Christine Faye Hooks of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Beaumont, Texas. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. Local arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Paul H. Kidd Sr., 75 Paul Henry Kidd Sr. of Monroe, a lawyer, died Monday. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Tema Y. Lyons, 40 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tema Yvette Lyons, a nurse, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Way-A-Way Cemetery. Benjy Masters, 31 GRAYSON — Benjy Masters, a pipeliner, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery. Reginald Pettes, 47 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Reginald "Reggie P." Pettes, an entertainer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Willis L. Sledge, 71 Willis Lewis Sledge of Monroe, a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge. Mary W. Smith, 90 FERRIDAY — Mary W. Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Mariah Church Cemetery, Stacy, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Mary K. Williams, 82 OAK RIDGE — Mary Kathryn Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Thursday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Myra 'Pete' Williams, 87 BASTROP — Myra "Pete" Harris Williams, a retired teletype operator for International Paper Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Chapman, Alice Lorraine: 11 a.m. Thursday, Apostolic Church of Monroe. Malone, Nelda: 11 a.m. Thursday, Family Church, West Monroe. Mendel Sr., Harry James: 11 a.m. Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Pickens, Ray: 11 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Sikes, Jack Faris: 11 a.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Williams, Charles: 1 p.m. Friday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

April 21 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lena Nickelberry Hayes Lena was born in Monroe, Louisiana to the union of Leon & Carrie Nickelberry. She was baptized at an early age at Riverside Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. H. Y. Bell. She grew up in Riverside Church and remained an active member until she married Walter J. Hayes, Jr. and moved to Birmingham, Alabama, and united with Greater Temple Baptist Church where she remained an active member until she moved to Oakland California. Lena then joined Union Baptist Church where she remained an active member until her health failed. Lena graduated from Monroe Colored High School & Johnson School of Cosmetology, both of Monroe, Louisiana, and was a member of Eta Phi Beta Sorority. Lena Nickelberry Hayes was preceded in death by her parents, Leon & Carrie Nickelberry, her sons, Walter Hayes Jr., and Aaron Levon Hayes, her brothers, Albert Nickelberry, and Lenard B. Nickelberry, and her sister, Esther Nickelberry Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Rayberg of Houston, Texas, her granddaughter Roshane Tubbs, her grandson Ronnie Tubbs, Jr. (Shirelle) and Richard Tubbs (Dimitri), two great grand children, two sisters, Catherine B. Poe and Julia Wilkins of Monroe, Louisiana, a special brother, James Marshall of Los Angeles, California, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church internment Richwood Memorial Gardens. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 23, 2011

Edward W. Mercer Funeral Services for Mr. Edward W. Mercer, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 22, 2011 at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Mercer went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2011 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Mercer is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bernice Williamson Mercer; parents, Irvin and Lula Mercer and siblings, Fred Mercer, Harvey Mercer, Cammie Tucker, Lucille Gwin, Hester Fisher and Clemmie Thatcher. Survivors include his children, Shere May and husband, Don, Carol Hendrix and husband, Daryel, Dale Mercer and wife, Kim; grandchildren, Brandon May, Brent May and wife, Amanda; Allyson, Jason and Jacob Hendrix; Jonathan, Samuel and Elizabeth Mercer; brothers and sisters, Sara Purvis, Betty Norwood and Sonny Mercer and wife, Mattie along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Mercer's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Fair Park Baptist Church Building Fund. Mr. Mercer had a zest for life, enjoying his music and living out his Christian faith by helping others. He gave sacrificially for his family in every way. Daddy, we love you and will miss you, but because of your faith in Christ, we know we will see you again. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 21, 2011

Ervin Weems, Jr. Funeral services Ervin Weems, Jr., 78, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 22, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Paul Solice will be officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Weems was born April 27, 1932 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away April 19, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He was a retired pipeliner for Local #798. Mr. Weems served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Bessie Weems; a brother, Jack Weems and 5 sisters. Mr. Weems is survived by a son, Sonny Weems and wife Cindy; daughters, Jean Floyd and husband Ray and Sherry Bundy; grandson, Gary Weems and wife Shelley; granddaughter, Kaley Cooper and husband Adam; 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Weems, Jackie Weems, Bruce Monroe, Chad Simmons and Mark London and Devon McMullen. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 21, 2011

MARION -- Laverne Banks, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Union Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Bessie Barnes, 68 Bessie Barnes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Lent T. Bursey Sr., 73 HOMER -- Lent Thomas Bursey Sr., a retired custodian, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Louisiana Arkansas Conference Building. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Monk Cemetery. Patsy R. Cooper, 58 Patsy R. Cooper of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at New Generation Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Mattie J. Dye, 82 DUBACH -- Mattie Jean Dye died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Assembly of God, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Rest Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Carolin Hayes, 90 HOUSTON -- Carolin Hayes, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Shy'Destinee C. Johnson, infant Shy'Destinee Char'Nelle Johnson of Monroe, the infant daughter of Yolanda Johnson, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Tina P. Kolokouris, 92 Tina P. Kolokouris of Monroe, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday with a Trisagion service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete. Huey J. Maloy Sr., 73 JORDAN HILL -- Huey Jarrell Maloy Sr., a retired millwright, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Jordan Hill Cemetery. Martha Roberta May, 81 DELHI -- Martha Roberta May, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery. Aiden Joe Mayo, infant JONESVILLE -- Aiden Joe Mayo, the infant son of Mark and Jessica Mayo, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Edward W. Mercer, 87 Edward W. Mercer of West Monroe, a retired oil field driller, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Johnny Nash, 50 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Johnny Nash, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Ruby Latham O'Con, 83 JONESBORO -- Ruby Jean Latham O'Con died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Bienville Parish. Ann C. Remides, 72 Ann C. Remides of West Monroe, a cafeteria worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Robert L. Salsberry Sr., 60 RUSTON -- Robert Lee Salsberry Sr., a retired glass plant upkeep operator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling. Kerby D. Walk, 50 LAS VEGAS -- Kerby D. Walk, a security guard, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Mount Zion Church Cemetery, Delhi. Clarence Wall, 61 TALLULAH -- Clarence Wall, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland. Ervin W. Weems Jr., 78 Ervin W. Weems Jr. of Calhoun, a retired pipeliner, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Frederick Ray Ledger Graveside Service for Mr. Frederick Ray Ledger will be at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Frederick Ray Ledger, 75 of West Monroe, LA, passed away on April 20, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1936, in Bastrop, LA. He was a Deacon of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and retired from the Ouachita Parish School Board. Mr. Ledger Loved his Church and Family. Mr. Ledger is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Mary Lou Ledger of West Monroe, Daughter; Kay Coker and husband Ray of West Monroe, 2 sons; Frederick Ray Ledger Jr. of Vicksburg, MS, and Keith Ledger and wife Julia of Winter Haven, FL, 2 brothers; Warren Ledger of Montrose, CO, and Victor Ledger of St. Amant, LA. Mr. Ledger is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Chad Coker and wife Amanda, Tony Coker and wife Renee, Michelle Ross and husband Nick, and Alec Ledger, and 4 Great-grandchildren Logan, Katie Coker, Caden, Elijah Ross. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 21, 2011

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baggarly, Helen Elizabeth Lyles: 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Hayes, Danny Wayne: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Hooks, Christine Faye: 3 p.m. Friday, Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Beaumont, Tex. Lyons, Tema Yvette: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Sikes, Jack Faris: 11 a.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Sledge, Willis Lewis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Smith, Mary W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore. Williams, Charles: 1 p.m. Friday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Williams, Myra "Pete" Harris: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

April 22 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Shelton W. Audirsch, of West Monroe, retired from J.C. Penney, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. All other arrangements are incomplete. Nyleen Bell, 74 Nyleen Bell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Frank Cascio, 87 Frank Cascio of Monroe, owner-operator of Cypress Lounge, died Monday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Sunday with a vigil wake service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Mausoleum. L.W. Davis, 93 FERRIDAY — L.W. "Woodie" Davis, former mayor of Ferriday, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Burial is in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pearline Finley, 61 Pearline Finley of Monroe, a Ouachita Parish deputy sheriff, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Lucy W. Lester, 81 BOSSIER CITY — Lucy Wilson Lester, an insurance underwriter formerly of Oak Grove, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove. Aiden Joe Mayo, infant JONESVILLE — Aiden Joe Mayo, the infant son of Mark and Jessica Mayo, died Wednesday. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hamilton Cemetery, in Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Elizabeth C. Smith, 76 Elizabeth Christine Smith, of West Monroe, retired from D&D Cleaners, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Bennie Mae Tippit, 80 Bennie Mae Tippit of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Larry R. Thompson, 63 Larry R. Thompson of Swartz, owner-operator of Thompson's Family Pharmacy in Swartz, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Gladys M. Thornhill, 81 WINNSBORO — Gladys Marie Thornhill, a retired sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from noon Saturday until time of service at the funeral home.

Helen Elizabeth Lyles Baggarly Funeral services for Helen Elizabeth Lyles Baggarly, 88, of Bastrop, are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Dr. L. H. McCollough officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Baggarly, a homemaker, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Fort Worth, Tx. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bastrop where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Mrs. Baggarly was also a charter member of the Morehouse General Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary and served for 20 years. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Baggarly Moore and husband Gary of Ft. Worth, TX; son, Scott Baggarly and wife Robin of Bastrop, LA; sister, Doris Davidson; three sisters-in-law, Opal Lyles, Millie Lyles, Jackie Lyles; two grandchildren, Meredith Baggarly, Tyler Moore and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Baggarly is preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Baggarly; parents, Willie and Ada Lyles; siblings, Lucille Frasier, Howard Lyles, Tom Lyles, Trudy Rinehart, and Willie Lyles, Jr. Serving as pallbearers are: Gale Garrett, Rick Hixon, Gary Moore, Tyler Moore, Hal Robinson and Brian Shoemaker. Honorary pallbearers are: Bill Ferschoff, C.L. Givens and Jerry Ball. Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on April 22, 2011

Linda H. Gates Funeral Services for Mrs. Linda H. Gates, 62, of Rocky Branch, LA., will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Rocky Branch Baptist Church. Officiating will be Bro. Woodson McGuffee. Interment will follow in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Gates was born on June 3, 1948 and passed away on April 21, 2011. She was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Terry L. Gates of Rocky Branch, LA; daughter's, Becky Kern and husband Shawn of Rocky Branch, LA; JoElla Simpson and husband Tal of Rocky Branch, LA; son, Neal Gates and wife Amanda of Spencer, LA; four grandchildren, Terri Donald; Michael Kern; Savannah Reeves; and Wiley Reeves; one great grandchild, Jase Donald; mother, Betty Head of Iowa, LA. Pallbearers will be Shawn Kern; Michael Kern; Nick Donald; Dan Babusek; Brian Halley; Rickey Bass; and Wyatt Harrell. Honorary Pallbearer will be Wiley Reeves. Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on April 22, 2011

Myra "Pete" Harris Williams Myra "Pete" Harris Williams, of Bastrop, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, Louisiana, following a stroke. Myra was born in Brinkley, Arkansas, on February 22, 1924, to Raymond Boyd Harris and Celeste Stagg Harris. She was the fifth of five children and grew up in Crossett, Arkansas. In 1942, she met a red-haired boy from Warren, Arkansas, and was swept off her feet almost immediately. Three months after their first date, she married Artie Lorie Williams on June 3, 1942, and remained happily married to him for over 64 years, until his death in September 2006. "Pete" was the nickname her father gave her, and only a handful of people knew her by her given name of Myra until after her retirement from International Paper Company in Bastrop and subsequent move to Farmerville, Louisiana. When she filled out the paperwork at First Baptist Church, she listed her name as Myra; and almost everyone there referred to her by her given name. Her family and friends had always called her "Pete," and her children were grown before they realized that was an odd name for a female. Pete was a doer and a giver. She welcomed new neighbors with freshly baked cookies, a pie, or a cake; and she was always quick to head to the kitchen if she heard someone was ill or had a death in the family. In no time, she would emerge with food to take to the sick or bereaved. She could whip up a meal for 35 as quickly and as easily as she could for her family of five; and she rarely had to go to the grocery store to do so. She kept food in the freezer "just in case" someone stopped by and could stay for a meal. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Artie; two brothers, Gurney Harris and Robert "Bob" Harris; and a sister, Gussie Harris McKay. Her only surviving sister is Florence Harris Spensley Mitchell, of Bastrop. Surviving children include Robert "Bobby" Williams and his wife, Terry, of Bastrop; Nancy Williams Grant and her husband, Ken, of Madison, Alabama; and Sandra Williams Gray and her husband, Charles, of Carthage, Texas. Grandchildren are Ron Williams and his wife Kim, of West Monroe; Shawn Williams and his wife Amy, of Monroe; Robin Williams Munholland, of Bastrop; Taryn Grant Peachey, of Raleigh, North Carolina; Lori Grant of Raleigh, North Carolina; Brandon Gheorghiu and his wife, Lisa of Nesbit, Mississippi; Lee Hart and his wife Cookie, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Stacie Gray, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Melissa Anne Gray, of Mancos, Colorado. Fourteen great-grandchildren were an extra blessing in her life, and she adored them all. She is also s urvived by loving nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, too numerous to count. Funeral arrangements have been made at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22nd at the funeral home at 611 North Washington Street, Bastrop. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., April 23rd, also at Cox Funeral Home, led by Rev. Jim Ingram and Rev. Roger Johnson. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, following the services. Serving as pallbearers are Kenny Kimball, Paul Bryan, Doug Jones, Mark Pugh, Jason Stutts, Jerry Eades, and Charlie Coody. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on April 22, 2011

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baggarly, Helen Elizabeth Lyles: 10 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Banks, Laverne: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Union Baptist Church Marion. Bursey Sr., Lent Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Louisiana Arkansas Conference Building, Homer. Cooper, Patsy R.: 1 p.m. Monday, New Generation Church, Monroe. Dye, Mattie Jean: 2 p.m. Monday, First Assembly of God, Ruston. Hayes, Carolin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Shy'Destinee Char'Nelle: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Lyons, Tema Yvette: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Maloy Sr., Huey Jarrell: 10 a.m. Saturday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. May, Martha Roberta: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Nash, Johnny: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. O'Con, Ruby Jean Latham: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Salsberry Sr., Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Ruston. Sikes, Jack Faris: 11 a.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. Sledge, Willis Lewis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Smith, Mary W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Frogmore. Walk, Kerby D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Williams, Myra "Pete" Harris: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

April 23, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Horace Adams, 63 Horace Dean "Buddy" Adams of West Monroe, and electrician, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Thelma Crawford, 88 SICILY ISLAND — Thelma Marie Crawford, a cosmetologist, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Rayma Keahey, 98 ST. JOSEPH — Rayma George Keahey, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ, St. Joseph. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 9 a.m. Tuesday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery Newellton. George A. Mayo, 71 NEW ORLEANS — George A. Mayo, a construction worker formerly of Bastrop, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Luyen Thi Nguyen, 57 OAK GROVE — Luyen Thi Nguyen, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Joyce R. Strozier, 88 FERRIDAY — Joyce Robertson Strozier, a retired social worker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Banks, Laverne: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Union Baptist Church Marion. Cascio, Frank: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Cooper, Patsy R.: 1 p.m. Monday, New Generation Church, Monroe. Davis, L.W. "Woodie": 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Dye, Mattie Jean: 2 p.m. Monday, First Assembly of God, Ruston. Johnson, Shy'Destinee Char'Nelle: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Lester, Lucy Wilson: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

April 24, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Shelton Weaver Audirsch Funeral services for Mr. Shelton Weaver Audirsch, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, April 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will be Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Audirsch passed away April 21, 2011, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Audirsch was a member of the Rowland Rd. Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. He was retired from J.C. Penney Department Store and was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, Shelton Carl and Maggie Audirsch; sisters, Catherine Geisler, Pricilla Philpot; brothers, Franklin, Taylor and Elmer Gene Audirsch, and his son-in-law, Dan Monge. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Marilyn Audirsch; daughters, Margaret Sharon Shirley and husband, Randy, and Deborah Monge; 4 grandchildren, Matt Shirley, Becky Finley, Ryan Monge, and Blake Monge and 5 great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Bennett and husband, Billy; Brothers, Billy Audirsch and wife, Rosie, and Bobby Audirsch and wife, Pat; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Blake Monge, Ryan Monge, Matt Shirley, Heath Finley, Don Bendily and T. J. Colvin. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Owen Meyers and his staff for all the care they gave to Mr. Audirsch. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from April 24 to April 25, 2011

Nyleen Elizabeth Bell Funeral services for Mrs. Nyleen Elizabeth Bell, 74, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, April 25, 2011, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bruce Rux and Rev. John Mabray officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Mrs. Bell was born in Ripley, MS, on June 21, 1936, and passed away on April 22, 2011, at her residence. She was a member of the Alto Presbyterian Church, where she was a organist and bible study leader. Mrs. Bell was a past leader of the Junior Girl Scouts and the Cub Scouts. She was a member of the Monroe Symphony League, Monroe Garden Club, and the Little Theatre of Monroe. Other organizations that she belonged to were Daughters of the American Revolution, State Chairman of Genealogical Records; Daughters of the American Colonists, state chairman of genealogical records and chapter regent; National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, past state chaplain, state first vice president and chapter president; United Daughters of the Confederacy, past state chaplain and past chapter president; Magna Charta Dames, past chapter regent; Huguenot Society of Manakin Towne, past state registrar; Daughters of Colonial Wars, past state registrar; Jamestowne Society; Dames of the court of Honor; United States Daughters of 1812; First Families of South Carolina; Huguenot Society of South Carolina; and the South Carolina Historical Society. Mrs. Bell authored over twenty books on genealogy and history and shared her musical talent on the piano with most of the above organizations. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton O. Bell, Jr., and her son, Shelby Bell Mrs. Bell is survived by her daughter, Margaret Ritter and her husband Robert Ritter, Jr. of Kansas City, MO; sister, Mary Adams of Statesboro, GA; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Daniel, Lydia, and Grace Ritter, nieces, a nephew and numerous friends. Visitation will be Monday, April 25, 2011, 1:00 PM until service time at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

Frank Gregory Cascio Funeral services for Frank Gregory Cascio, 87, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 25, 2011, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Frank Cascio was born on August 30, 1923, in Monroe, LA. He passed away April 18, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. He was retired and had been the owner/operator of Frank's Cypress Lounge in Monroe from 1962 - 2004. Mr. Cascio served in the National Guard and the US Army and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Cascio was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to the many who knew him. He enjoyed golf, watching sports, animals and loved his sweets! In his earlier days, he was an excellent golfer and he served up many good times to his customers at Cypress Lounge which was the hot spot of the city back in the day. Mr. Cascio was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Joyce Eileen Cascio; sister, Francis; brother, Joe; son, Frankie (from a previous marriage); daughter, Francis Lynn; and grandson, Roman Cascio. Mr. Cascio is survived by his children, Julie Cascio, Peter Cascio, Donna Cascio, Billy Cascio, Francine Cascio Parnell, and Amy Cascio; grandchildren, Shane Cascio, Chace Cascio, Sara Fields, Jace Cascio, Hagen Cascio, Dylan Parnell, and Elijah Parnell; and great grandchildren, Cort Cascio and Cailyn Cascio. Pallbearers will be John Parnell, Freddie Cascio, David Jungina, George Couples, Richard Guidry, and Pete Battaglia. Visitation will be Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

Marjorie Frazier Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Frazier, 90, of West Monroe, LA, are at 1:00 PM Monday, April 25, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Rev. Michi Head and Rev. Sonny Steed officiating. Interment follows at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. She was born June 16, 1920, in Calhoun, LA, and passed away April 22, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Frazier was a homemaker, and a long-time member of McGuire United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Frazier in 1992; a daughter, Joyce Frazier Agnew in 2007; and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Leta & husband, Sonny Steed and Annette & husband, Harold Mason; son, Raymond and wife, Sandy Frazier; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Jim Steed, Harold Mason Jr., Doug Frazier, John Frazier, Wayne Thompson, and Laymon Godwin. Visitation is Sunday evening, April 24, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2075 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

Paul Henry Kidd, Sr. Paul Henry Kidd, Sr. died April 18, 2011, of complications from a stroke. He was born August 26, 1935, in Choudrant, Louisiana to Emma Lee Cook and Milton Everett Kidd. He was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret Kidd Clinton Lewis, Grace Kidd Liles, Virginia Kidd Burnside, and brothers, M.E. Kidd, Jr., William Lorenzo Kidd, and James Richard Kidd. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nelda Emory Kidd, daughters, Elizabeth Caroline Kidd and Catherine Harrison Kidd, and sons, Paul Henry Kidd, Jr. and Christopher Cook Kidd, and grandson, Joshua Reese White. He is also survived by his sister, Sunshine Kidd Snyder, and brother, O.A. Kidd, and many very dear nieces, nephews, and grandnieces. He was a hero to his family. Mr. Kidd worked his way through school and attended Louisiana Tech, University of Houston, Memphis State University, University of Illinois (Philosophy) and Loyola University (Law). He practiced law in North Louisiana and other Southern States for over 40 years. He represented many interesting clients, rich and poor, often all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Kidd loved the law, the Constitution, his family, traveling with friends, geneology, books, and the Boston Red Sox. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated. A memorial service will be held later. Any memorials can be made to the Ouachita Parish Public Library. He saw wrong and he tried to right it. He loved to work. The family also wish to thank Drs. Jane Mickey, Greg Green, Michael Cage, Emile Barrow, William Crider, and the staff of St. Francis Hospital. Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

LUCY WILSON LESTER Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Wilson Lester, age 81, a retired insurance underwriter from Bossier City, LA and formerly of Oak Grove, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove, LA. Reverend Bill McLain will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mrs. Lester passed from this life on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Grace Home in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Lester was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Oak Grove where she served as Financial Secretary. She was a licensed underwriter and worked for over 35 years at Briggs Insurance Agency and Smith Insurance Agency in Oak Grove. Lucy was known for telling everyone, "I love you." She is preceded in death by her parents, Haye Thurman Wilson and Kathleen Flynn Wilson; 4 brothers, Roland Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Thurman Wilson and Page Wilson; and a sister, Beth Dalton. She is survived by her husband, Clyde "Tick" Lester of Bossier City; son, Tim Lester of Bossier City; daughter and son-in-law, Rene' and David Loftin of Bossier City; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Sam Bergeron of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; granddaughter, Layla Lester of Dacula, Georgia; granddaughter, Carly Loftin of Bossier City; grandson, Sean Loftin of Bossier City; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Barbara Wilson of Marion, North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law, Aline and Ben Brown of Spartenburg, South Carolina and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are: Edd Lester, Jim Lester, Sam Bergeron, David Loftin, Barry Cooper, and Junior Dalton. Honorary Pallbearers are: John White, Cecil Parmentier, Jack Hamilton, Sidney Taylor, James Lingo, and Fred Lingo. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to noon Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. After graveside services the family will have a reception in the Lingo Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church in Oak Grove. Planned memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

Jimmie Earl Pippins Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmie Earl Pippins, 75, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, April 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Pippins was born in Winnsboro, LA, on July 17, 1935, and passed away at his residence in West Monroe, LA, on April 22, 2011. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, bluegrass music and television. Mr. Pippins is preceded in death by his parents, William Wesley and Hattie Mae Johnston Pippins; by 7 brothers and 6 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Alene Davis Pippins; children, Terri Pippins Jones and husband, Billy, and Cathy Renee Pippins; grandchildren, Johnathon Robert and wife, Shannon, Christopher Robert, Dillon Jones, Melissa Pippins and Wesley Pippins; great grandson, Ethan Robert; sisters, Hazel Ward, Lillian Cox and Joy Ann Sykes. Pallbearers will be Johnathon Robert, Christopher Robert, and Dillon Jones. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

Ann Coronado Remides Funeral Services for Mrs. Ann Coronado Remides, 72, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Fr. Frank Coens and Rev. John Jowers Jr. officiating. Mrs. Remides was born on March 30, 1939, in Mangham, LA, and passed away on April 21, 2011. She was a graduate of West Monroe High School. She loved sewing, cooking, and taking care of her family and friends. Mrs. Remides is preceded in death by her parents, Salvador and Andrea Coronado; brother, Salvador Coronado Jr. and by her sister, Juanita Rogers. Survivors include her husband, Sam Remides; children, Chuck Remides, Dennis Remides and wife, Debbie, Steve Remides and wife, Victoria, Smitty Remides, Donna Remides, Angela Remides and Samantha Remides; grandchildren, Lindsey, Katherine Ann, Madison, James and John Remides; sister, Eva Moorhead; nephews, James and Greg Moorhead; brothers, Chet Coronado and wife, Grace and John Coronado and wife, Donna; special grandpups, Franklin, Jena and Cracker; along with numerous nieces and nephews; special friends who Mrs. Remides helped raise and considered them her sons, Shannon Harper, Thad Butler, Eddie Breen, Cory Hart, Kevin Hanks and David Richardson. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, April 24, 2011, with a Rosary Service to be held at 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal Catholic Church or to the Da Vita West Monroe Dialysis Center. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

Larry Robert Thompson Funeral services for Larry Robert Thompson, 63, of Monroe, LA, are at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment follows in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born July 30, 1947, in Columbia, LA, and died Thursday, April 21, 2011, in Monroe, LA. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie B. and Gladys Hovey Thompson. Larry was owner and operator of Thompson's Family Pharmacy in the Swartz Community for over 33 years; he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Branch of the United States Army during the Vietnam War; and he is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University Pharmacy School. Survivors include daughter, Kelli Elise Thompson; spouse, Kathy Thompson; brother, Gary Dale Thompson; nephew, Joey Thompson, and a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers include Clarence Scott, Gary Kidd, Paul Fontenot, Ronnie Cole, Ken Cole, Joey Thompson, and Kenny Thompson. Visitation is from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, April 25, 2011, in the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 24, 2011

Raymond Anderson, 93 FARMERVILLE — Raymond Anderson died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Farmerville. Shelton Audirsch, 83 Shelton Weaver Audirsch of Monroe, a retired JC Penney sales associate, died Thursday. Services will be at 10 AM Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Nyleen Bell, 74 Nyleen Elizabeth Bell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Visitation is from 1 to 3:00 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Thelma Crawford, 88 SICILY ISLAND — Thelma Marie Crawford, a cosmetologist, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Marjorie Frazier, 90 Marjorie Frazier of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mose Hammock Sr., 90 RUSTON — Mose Wesley Hammock Sr., a retired bottling company driver, died Tuesday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Ruston. Burial will be in George Washington Carver Memorial Park of Ruston, under the direction of Kings Funeral Home of Ruston. Tina Kolokouris, 92 Tina P. Kolokouris of Monroe, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday with a Trisagion Service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Jimmie Pippins, 75 Jimmie Earl Pippins of West Monroe, a retired oil field tool pusher, died Friday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn. Visitation is from 3:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Helen Prinaris, 88 RUSTON — Helen Pulas Prinaris, a master seamstress, died Friday. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation is from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Ann Remides, 72 Ann Coronado Remides of West Monroe, a retired cafeteria worker, died Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to service time at the funeral home. Larry Thompson, 63 Larry Thompson of Monroe, owner and operator of Thompson's Family Pharmacy in Swartz, died Thursday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Jneal Thornhill, 85 WINNSBORO — Jneal Thornhill, a retired pipeline worker, died Sunday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Banks, Laverne: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Union Baptist Church Marion. Cascio, Frank: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Cooper, Patsy R.: 1 p.m. Monday, New Generation Church, Monroe. Crawford, Thelma Marie: 2 p.m. Monday, Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville. Davis, L.W. "Woodie": 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Dye, Mattie Jean: 2 p.m. Monday, First Assembly of God, Ruston. Johnson, Shy'Destinee Char'Nelle: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Keahey, Rayma George: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church of Christ, St. Joseph. Lester, Lucy Wilson: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Mayo, George A.: 3 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Nguyen, Luyen Thi: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Strozier, Joyce Robertson: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

April 25 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Buddy Adams "Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost, but now I am found, was blind but now I see." Mr. Adams went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2011, at the Ridgecrest Community Care Center. Services celebrating the life of Mr. Horace Dean "Buddy" Adams, 63, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Rick Crandall and Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Buddy was a member of McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, and was retired from Graphic Packaging. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Jessie Adams and grandson, Jack Dean Araneo. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Fleming Adams; children, Tim Davis and wife, Cindy, Kim Adams Araneo and husband, John, Jeff Adams, Chris Adams, Jeremy Adams; grandchildren, Brittany Davis, Kristen Davis, Zack Araneo, and Kylie Adams; Brother, Don Adams and wife, Lou; Sister, Nancy Byrnes; and 2 nieces and a nephew. Pallbearers will be Richard Lemoine, Doyle Tolbird, Ira Whittington, Cliff Tidwell, Luther Sanson, and Rusty Lavender. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 25, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the McClendon Baptist Church Children's Building Fund. The family would like to give a very special thank you to the staff of Ridgecrest for the care they gave Mr. Adams and his caregiver, Lucy McNeil. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 25, 2011

Shelton Weaver Audirsch Funeral services for Mr. Shelton Weaver Audirsch, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, April 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will be Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Audirsch passed away April 21, 2011, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Audirsch was a member of the Rowland Rd. Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. He was retired from J.C. Penney Department Store and was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, Shelton Carl and Maggie Audirsch; sisters, Catherine Geisler, Pricilla Philpot; brothers, Franklin, Taylor and Elmer Gene Audirsch, and his son-in-law, Dan Monge. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Marilyn Audirsch; daughters, Margaret Sharon Shirley and husband, Randy, and Deborah Monge; 4 grandchildren, Matt Shirley, Becky Finley, Ryan Monge, and Blake Monge and 5 great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Bennett and husband, Billy; Brothers, Billy Audirsch and wife, Rosie, and Bobby Audirsch and wife, Pat; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Blake Monge, Ryan Monge, Matt Shirley, Heath Finley, Don Bendily and T. J. Colvin. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Owen Meyers and his staff for all the care they gave to Mr. Audirsch. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from April 24 to April 25, 2011

Ethelene Hiler Clarke Ethelene Hiler Clarke, age 84, of Bristol, VA , passed from this life into Heaven on Friday, April 22, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Clarke was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC, majored in math at Ouachita Baptist University and was a teacher in Louisiana and Arkansas, and served as a pastors' wife for 63 years. She also served as a Southern Baptist missionary in Brazil and South Africa. She was preceded in death by a son Johnathan Clarke, parents Allen K. and Bethel Pope Hiler. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Rev. Lewis Clarke and two sons, David Clarke of Greeneville, TN, and Dwight and wife Cynthia Clarke of Delhi, LA, one brother J.C. Hiler and wife Gladys, Charlotte, NC, two sisters Mrs. Minnie Ball of Shelby, NC, Mrs. Anna Bell Townsend of Bristol, TN, one sister-in-law, Peggy Dye, two nieces Karen Dye and Terry Parks of Bristol, VA, one grandson, Brian Clarke, Kingsport, TN, three granddaughters, Chelsey and husband Ryan Marshall of Lafayette, LA, Mallory Clarke of Delhi, LA, and Kimberly Thompson of Brunswick, GA, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services for Mrs. Clarke will be Monday, April 25, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. in Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Memorials May Be made to the Euclid Ave. Baptist Church, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 900 Euclid Ave., Bristol, Virginia 24201. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. Clarke. Akard Funeral Home Bristol, TN Published in The News Star on April 25, 2011

Peter Buyck Coleman Funeral service for Mr. Peter Buyck Coleman, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday April 26, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Mr. Coleman was born on March 4, 1920, and passed away on April 23, 2011, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary Coleman; brother, Hugo Coleman; sisters-in-law, Betty Coleman and Pauline Coleman; and brother-in-law, John Rinehart. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Maudie Faulk Coleman; son, Ronnie Coleman and wife Shelia ; daughter, Jane Coleman and fianc?e Mike Garrett; brothers, William Coleman and wife Clara Frances and James Coleman; sister, Juanita Rinehart; grandchildren, Brian Jones and wife Tina; Brandon Jones, Aaron Coleman, and Amanda Robertson and husband Brad; great grandchildren, Kade and Lexie Robertson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 25, 2011

Elizabeth Christine Smith Services celebrating the life of Mrs. Elizabeth Christine Smith, 76, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Peyton Bass and Rev. Marcelle Ronquille officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Smith passed away on April 22, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Brownville Baptist Church and worked many years as a seamstress and in the dry cleaning business, formerly working at D&D Cleaners. She loved her children and her church, one of the sweetest people you would ever want to meet. She was a strong Christian woman who was ready to meet Jesus. She was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. W. Smith, daughter, Sherry Ferris, grandson, Bryson Ethan Ellis, brothers, Shorty Kennedy, J. D. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Bill Kennedy. Survivors: Children, Melba Pruett and husband, Chuck, Billy Mike McDonald and wife, Darlene, Debbie Kottenbrook and husband, Paul and Petey McDonald and wife, Pam; Brother, Jim Kennedy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Pruett, Danny Pruett, Josh McDonald, Christopher Skains, Bennie Ferris, and David Douglas. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 25, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 25, 2011

Buddy Adams, 63 Buddy Adams of West Monroe, an electrician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe. Raymond Anderson, 93 FARMERVILLE — Raymond Anderson, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Thermatomic Carbon Plant, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery. Evaughn E. Anerson, 76 OLLA — Evaughn Eubanks Anerson, an offshore cook, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery. Mary Britt, 74 GILBERT — Mary Britt, owner of a Merle Norman Cosmetics store, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. J.E. Collins, 93 RAYVILLE — J.E "Jack" Collins died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. David M. Estep, 52 RAYVILLE — David M. Estep died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Fran Fitt, 59 ST. JOE - Fran Fitt, a homemaker, died Friday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Maurie Foster, 89 Maurie Foster of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Amy R. Holland, 36 Amy Rebecca Holland of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Earl E. Jones, 74 Earl E. Jones of West Monroe, a retired brick mason, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Frances M. H. Jones, 67 Frances Marie Hoy Jones of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Tina P. Kolokouris, 92 Tina P. Kolokouris of Monroe, a seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Roberta B. Marshall, 65 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Roberta Bias Marshall, formerly of Monroe, a cook, died April 18. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Gary D. Oglesby Sr., 61 Gary Don Oglesby Sr. of Monroe, a fireman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Reginald Pettes, 47 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Reginald "Reggie P." Pettes, an entertainer, died April 15. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Wednesday until 1:45 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Brenda D. Simmons, 61 HOUSTON, Texas — Brenda Dukes Simmons, formerly of Lake Providence, a registered nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Northside Church of Christ, Lake Providence. Visitation is Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Elizabeth C. Smith, 76 Elizabeth Christine Smith of West Monroe, a seamstress, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Larry R. Thompson, 63 Larry Robert Thompson of Monroe, owner and operator of Thompson's Family Pharmacy in the Swartz Community, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Johnson, Shy'Destinee Char'Nelle: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Keahey, Rayma George: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church of Christ, St. Joseph. Lester, Lucy Wilson: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Nguyen, Luyen Thi: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Prinaris, Helen Pulas: 3 p.m. Tuesday, St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Strozier, Joyce Robertson: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Thornhill, Jneal: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

April 26, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Theo J. Coenen, III On Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, Theo J. Coenen, III, a prominent Rayville attorney and counselor, died at home. He was preceded in death by his mother Sadie Ruth Buckner and father T.J. Coenen, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Mills Coenen in their fiftieth year of marriage, five children, Theodore J. Coenen, IV, Anita Kyle Bourgoyne, Christian Morrow Coenen, Debra Caroline Coenen and Bradford Buckner Coenen; thirteen grandchildren, Rebekah Coenen, Celine Coenen, Daniel Coenen, Madeleine Coenen, Emily Coenen, Marianne Coenen, Lauren Coenen, Sarah Coenen, Kirsten Thames, Mason Coenen, Mills Coenen, Brennan Shelton, Jackson Shelton and Merrit Coenen; a sister, Sadie Jo Hill; and numerous cousins and nephews. A burial mass will held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday April 27, 2011 with a wake held Tuesday night between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on April 26, 2011 at the gymnasium of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Albert Kyle Mills, III, Clifton Mills, Jason Bruyninckx, Kyle Bruyninckx, Will Coenen, Luke Coenen, Jay Gilley and Randy Gilley. Honorary pall bearers will be Robert Calvert, Sellers Aycock, Emmitt Brown, Jr., Timmie Thames, Phillip Branch, Dr. David Thompson, Dr. Allen Spires, Dr. Lester Johnson , J. L. Cook, Emmitt Cobb and Joseph Bruyninckx. Theo will be missed as a father, husband, confidant, counselor, lay church leader, friend, leader, community organizer, benefactor. Theo was a longtime civic leader and public servant, who freely and selflessly gave of his time, talents and abilities to serve his fellowman for the betterment of his community and society. Though unelected to any public office, he freely served and devoted time to the organization, resolution and completion of public and private projects throughout the community and region. He served with a dogged commitment to the success and betterment of society and his part of the world for all of her citizens with a love and compassion for all. Theo was a lifelong involved and contributing lay leader of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Rayville, Louisiana. He served as an alter boy, choir member, lay minister, and member of the Sacred Heart men's club group. He served the church as a member of the Board of Trustees and was instrumental in the planning and building of Flynn Hall. He spearheaded the annual Sacred Heart Men's Club Bar-B-Que Chicken fundraiser, Pope John Paul II appointed Theo J. Coenen III a Knight in the Order of Saint Gregory for the Shreveport Diocese of the Catholic Church. At age thirteen, Theo earned the coveted Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award and embraced the principles of character and service to community and society instilled by that great organization. He began a long life of service as president of the Key Club at Rayville High School. After finishing law school and returning to Rayville, Louisiana, he served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 43. He served as President of the NLU Alumni Association and played a significant role in the planning and construction of the Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center. He was an organizer and President of Riverfield Day, an initial organizer of the Southern Picking and Ginning Festival, and an organizer and president of the Original Rhymes Restoration Library Society. In 1964, Theo returned to Rayville, Louisiana to join his father's law practice. He became the attorney for the Tensas Levee Board in 1965 and served in that capacity until 2009. He served as president of the Fifth District Bar Association. He provided legal assistance, counseling and advice to clients throughout northeast Louisiana. He was loved and respected for his genuine concern and wise advice by a devoted legal clientele throughout his long career. He championed the cause of the downtrodden, the persecuted and the necessitous. Theo was a doer; a vigorous advocate of every adopted cause. He lived the principle that "a job worth doing was worth doing well." He loved to plan, organize, supervise and manage a project whether large or small, at home or for the community. He abhorred wasted time, unproductive activity and uncompleted projects. This loving father, devoted civic servant, legal counselor and contributor to the community will be greatly missed. The passing of his life will create a void of influence and direction for many within the sphere of his influence. He would not want great sorrow or pause over his departure. He would expect us to carry on with an adopted tenet of his life set forth by the admonition of President Kennedy to "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." He lived his life with a devotion and adoration to God with a firm hope in the resurrection and eternal life. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on April 26, 2011

Rayma Lorene George Keahey Funeral services for Mrs. Rayma Lorene George Keahey, 98, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday at the Church of Christ St. Joe with Harlin Dewayne "Cooter" Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mrs. Keahey was born in Yell County, Arkansas on July 5, 1912; she was the 3rd daughter of Joseph Ed and Irena hale George. She passed from this life on Saturday morning April 23, 2011 at Franklin Medical Center. December 16, 1933 she was married to Jack Lynn Keahey of Lincoln County, Arkansas in Saint Joseph, to this union two sons were born Jack Lynn Keahey Jr. and Boyd Farrel Keahey. All of the above preceded her in death including two sisters. Survivors include her grandchildren Cash Keahey of Dallas, Texas, Drew Keahey of Columbia, Britt Keahey of Saint Joseph, Kelley Keahey Cummings of Monroe and Margo Keahey of Gallatin, TN; great grandchildren Jared and Jillian Keahey, Zach and Reed Keahey, Brittany and Farrel Keahey, Katherine Keahey Barber and Tabitha Howard; daughters-in-law Marie Keahey of Columbia and Linda Keahey of Saint Joseph; niece Lucille Day Putman of Baton Rouge, also survived by several great nieces and nephews and many friends. Rayma has been a member of The Church of Christ, for more than 80 years a charter member of the Saint Joseph Congregation; where she taught Ladies and Children's Bible Classes for many years. She was also a member of the Tensas Garden Club and an artist. Pallbearers will be Scott Cummins, John Day, Britt Keahey, Cash Keahey, Drew Keahey, Farrell Keahey, Reed Keahey and Zach Keahey. Special thanks to the staff of Franklin Medical Center, TLC Hospice, Dewayne Butler, sitters and friends Marilyn Ratcliff and Theresa Glass. Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Memorials preferred to Tensas Academy or The Tensas Garden Club. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on April 26, 2011

Mary Annette Simmons Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Annette Simmons, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Bethel Baptist Church of West Monroe. Rev. Braxton Humphries will be officiating. Mrs. Simmons was born January 29, 1939 in Sikes, LA and passed away April 22, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a retired LPN. Mrs. Simmons is survived by her husband, Walter Lee Simmons; daughters, Karon Kelley, Lisa Bailey, Elaine Center, Angela Simmons; son, Barry Bailey; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her sister, Patsy Thomas. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, Animal Shelter, or Disabled Veteran's. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 26, 2011

Mary L. Van Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Van, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Van was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bernie James Van. Together they raised five children, ten grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. They were widely loved by family and their friends at New Light Baptist Church, where they served together for many years. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to New Light Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Mary L. Van. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from April 26 to April 27, 2011

Max Roan Westbrook Graveside services for Mr. Max Roan Westbrook, age 89 of Ruston will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston with Dr. Wilton Wall officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM service time Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston. Mr. Westbrook died Monday, April 25, 2011 at Northern Louisiana Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Max was born in Vivian, LA on March 18, 1922 to Annie Mearl and Robert Ira Westbrook. After graduating from Blanchard High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served during WWII. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston. After returning from WWII, he worked for Tri State Oil Tool Company and married Annie Lucille Gipson of Ruston. Max later owned Ruston Bowling Lanes in Ruston, LA and L&M Mini Mart of Ruston. He enjoyed playing dominos in his spare time. Max was always friendly and had a smile for friends and customers. Max is survived by his wife Lucille; their two children: Donnie Westbrook of Homer; and Kathy Bayne and husband Bill of Ruston; his grandchildren: West Bayne and wife Christiann, and Wade Bayne of Ruston; Jody Westbrook, Ben Westbrook and wife Jennifer of Jonesboro, Allison Dillon and husband Cody and Max Lane Westbrook of Homer and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister: Gloria Whetstone of Irving, TX. Max is preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert (Buddy) Westbrook and sister Iralene Peavy. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on April 26, 2011

Freeda Baker of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe. Carolyn S. Bonnett, 51 ATLANTA, Ga. — Carolyn Sue Bonnett, formerly of Bastrop, a supervisor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Mary M. Britt, 74 GILBERT — Mary M. Britt, owner of Merle Norman Comestics, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at South Central Baptist Church, near Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Edith Brown, 76 OAK GROVE — Edith Brown, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Terry. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Pearline Finley, 61 Pearline Finley of Monroe, a deputy with Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, and 6-8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Dolice N. Gee, 96 RAYVILLE — Dolice N. Gee, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Maggie Lee Harrington, 78 Maggie Lee Harrington of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Eula Holmes, 98 Eula Holmes of Monroe, a minister, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Martin Johnson, 58 Martin Johnson of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Daniel S. Johnston, 51 RUSTON — Daniel Stephen Johnston died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Earl E. Jones, 84 SHREVEPORT — Earl Eugene Jones, a brick mason, died Saturday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wilbert King, 68 BASTROP — Wilbert King, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse District Association Building, Collinston, Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Huey Mickle, 75 RAYVILLE — Huey Mickel, a Walmart employee, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Leroy Peevy, 86 Leroy Peevy of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God and Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Light House Church of God and Christ. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Brenda D. Simmons, 61 HOUSTON — Brenda Dukes Simmons, formerly of Lake Providence, a registered nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Northside Church of Christ, Lake Providence. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Mary A. Simmons, 72 Mary Annette Simmons of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mary L. Van, 88 Mary L. Van of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Jermaine Whitfield, 24 BASTROP — Jermaine Whitfield, a waiter, died April 19. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Drive Church of God Christ, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Adam M. Wright, 25 FARMERVILLE — Adam Mark Wright, employed in the heating and air-conditioning industry, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Crestview Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Raymond: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Anerson, Evaughn Eubanks: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Fitt, Fran: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Oglesby Sr., Gary Don: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Pettes, Reginald "Reggie P.": 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.

April 27, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Florence Maurie Foster Graveside Services for Mrs. Florence Maurie Foster, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe with Rev. Skip Dean officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a stay at home Mom for the early years of her sons' lives and later became Secretary and Treasurer of the family business, State Auto Recovery Bureau of West Monroe. She was well known for her beautiful yard and her love of gardening and fishing. Her talent as a seamstress was greatly admired by her friends, and loved ones can also attest to the fact that she was a very good cook. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Maurie Foster was born on December 5, 1921, in Ruston, LA and passed away on April 25, 2011. She was a 1939 Graduate of Ruston High School. She married Henry Carl Foster, Jr. of West Monroe, LA, in 1939. She lived at the same address in West Monroe for 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, her parents Algin and Selma Jiles, a son, Richard Foster, and brother, Dr. Charles W. Jiles. She is survived by her son Robert Foster of West Monroe, LA, and four grandchildren, Julie Ann Hutchinson of Columbia, LA, Richard Collier Foster of Farmerville, LA, Katherine Marie Scillers of Calhoun, LA, and Barbara Ann "Barbie" Foster of Farmerville, LA, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers Robert A. Jiles, Jr. of Spearsville, LA, and Morgan R. Jiles of Covington, LA, three sisters, Claudia McInnis of Cotton Valley, LA, Mary Graves of West Monroe, LA, and Doris Smith of Bothell, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews and many, many, friends. Last but not least, Maurie is survived by her beloved dog and faithful companion Mamie. Visitation is from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhom.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 27, 2011

Douglas W. Johnson Funeral services for Douglas W. Johnson, 60, of Ruston, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 28, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. R.C. Smith will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Douglas was born December 15, 1950 in Monroe, LA and passed away April 25, 2011 in Ruston, LA. He was a respected local musician and was retired from Pabco Inc in Ruston. Douglas was preceded in death by his father, W.G. Johnson and his sister, Deborah Johnson. He is survived by his sons, Keith Johnson and Satchel Johnson; mother, Zelda Johnson; and his brothers, David and Randy Johnson. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomeTheo J. Coenen, III On Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, Theo J. Coenen, III, a prominent Rayville attorney and counselor, died at home. He was preceded in death by his mother Sadie Ruth Buckner and father T.J. Coenen, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Mills Coenen in their fiftieth year of marriage, five children, Theodore J. Coenen, IV, Anita Kyle Bourgoyne, Christian Morrow Coenen, Debra Caroline Coenen and Bradford Buckner Coenen; thirteen grandchildren, Rebekah Coenen, Celine Coenen, Daniel Coenen, Madeleine Coenen, Emily Coenen, Marianne Coenen, Lauren Coenen, Sarah Coenen, Kirsten Thames, Mason Coenen, Mills Coenen, Brennan Shelton, Jackson Shelton and Merrit Coenen; a sister, Sadie Jo Hill; and numerous cousins and nephews. A burial mass will held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday April 27, 2011 with a wake held Tuesday night between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on April 26, 2011 at the gymnasium of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Albert Kyle Mills, III, Clifton Mills, Jason Bruyninckx, Kyle Bruyninckx, Will Coenen, Luke Coenen, Jay Gilley and Randy Gilley. Honorary pall bearers will be Robert Calvert, Sellers Aycock, Emmitt Brown, Jr., Timmie Thames, Phillip Branch, Dr. David Thompson, Dr. Allen Spires, Dr. Lester Johnson , J. L. Cook, Emmitt Cobb and Joseph Bruyninckx. Theo will be missed as a father, husband, confidant, counselor, lay church leader, friend, leader, community organizer, benefactor. Theo was a longtime civic leader and public servant, who freely and selflessly gave of his time, talents and abilities to serve his fellowman for the betterment of his community and society. Though unelected to any public office, he freely served and devoted time to the organization, resolution and completion of public and private projects throughout the community and region. He served with a dogged commitment to the success and betterment of society and his part of the world for all of her citizens with a love and compassion for all. Theo was a lifelong involved and contributing lay leader of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Rayville, Louisiana. He served as an alter boy, choir member, lay minister, and member of the Sacred Heart men's club group. He served the church as a member of the Board of Trustees and was instrumental in the planning and building of Flynn Hall. He spearheaded the annual Sacred Heart Men's Club Bar-B-Que Chicken fundraiser, Pope John Paul II appointed Theo J. Coenen III a Knight in the Order of Saint Gregory for the Shreveport Diocese of the Catholic Church. At age thirteen, Theo earned the coveted Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award and embraced the principles of character and service to community and society instilled by that great organization. He began a long life of service as president of the Key Club at Rayville High School. After finishing law school and returning to Rayville, Louisiana, he served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 43. He served as President of the NLU Alumni Association and played a significant role in the planning and construction of the Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center. He was an organizer and President of Riverfield Day, an initial organizer of the Southern Picking and Ginning Festival, and an organizer and president of the Original Rhymes Restoration Library Society. In 1964, Theo returned to Rayville, Louisiana to join his father's law practice. He became the attorney for the Tensas Levee Board in 1965 and served in that capacity until 2009. He served as president of the Fifth District Bar Association. He provided legal assistance, counseling and advice to clients throughout northeast Louisiana. He was loved and respected for his genuine concern and wise advice by a devoted legal clientele throughout his long career. He championed the cause of the downtrodden, the persecuted and the necessitous. Theo was a doer; a vigorous advocate of every adopted cause. He lived the principle that "a job worth doing was worth doing well." He loved to plan, organize, supervise and manage a project whether large or small, at home or for the community. He abhorred wasted time, unproductive activity and uncompleted projects. This loving father, devoted civic servant, legal counselor and contributor to the community will be greatly missed. The passing of his life will create a void of influence and direction for many within the sphere of his influence. He would not want great sorrow or pause over his departure. He would expect us to carry on with an adopted tenet of his life set forth by the admonition of President Kennedy to "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." He lived his life with a devotion and adoration to God with a firm hope in the resurrection and eternal life. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on April 26, 2011 s.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 27, 2011

Frances Marie Hoy Jones Funeral services for Frances Marie Hoy Jones, 67 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28,2011 at Watson Chapel Church in West Monroe with Dr. Bob Holloway officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Family Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Frances Marie Hoy Jones was born on April 24, 1944 and she went home to be with Lord and Savior on April 25, 2011. Marie is a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She is preceded in death by her father Walter Christian Hoy and mother Rosa Lee Hoy, brothers, Charley, Sammy, Jimmy and Walter Hoy and sisters, Margie Blood and Mildred Hoy. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Jerry Michael Jones, Sr., brother, Eddie Hoy and wife Linda, sister-in-law, Charlene Hoy, children, Dawn Eldridge, Mike Jones, Jr. and wife Patti, Teresa Booth and husband William and Keith Jones; grandchildren, John Michael Eldridge, Aaron Eldridge, Jesse Eldridge, Amanda Eldridge, Savannah Jones, Taylor Jones, Michaela Jones, Michael Jones, Jared Jones, and Alexis Booth; great grandson, Lucian Eldridge; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Daniel Peacock, Wendell Jones, Brent Downs, Scott Thomas, Todd Jones and Lynn Antley. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Eldridge and John Michael Eldridge. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers for Marie and family, the food that was brought to the home and special thank you to Premier Hospice, Emily Snyder, JoAnn Lowery, Brenda McDaniel, Sharon Drumwright, Jessica Courson, Chaplin Jeff Luellen, and Dr. Elliot and his staff. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Watson Chapel Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 27, 2011

Elsie Moffett Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Moffett, 94 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Rev. Bo Horne will be officiating. Interment to follow at Transport Cemetery near Dodson, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Moffett was born January 10, 1917 in Bienville Parish, LA and died April 25, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. J. Moffett; parents, David and Minnie Miles and her brother, Herman Miles. Mrs. Moffett was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. In the past years, Mrs. Moffett worked in different capacities in the church until health concerns limited her activities. She served as president of the United Methodist Women's Circle. The joy of her life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Moffett was a loving mother and grandmother and will be truly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Moffett is survived by 2 children, Charlotte McGrew and husband Roy of West Monroe and Kathy Fisher and husband Buddy of Farmerville; 4 grandchildren; Jim McGrew and wife Denna, Janet Mills and husband Jeremy, of West Monroe, Matthew Fisher and wife Mandy of Madison, MS and Erin Fisher of Farmerville; 7 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Jenna McGrew, Mick and Mason Mills, Caroline, Will and Anna Marie Fisher; her sister, Lessie Ford; a nephew and 2 great nephews and Mrs. Margaret Rhone her very best friend of 60 years. Pallbearers will be Jim McGrew, Matthew Fisher, Jeremy Mills, Dan Denton, Chet Coronado and Billie Gene Ford. A special thanks to Dr. Don Hammett, his staff, Arbor Lake and care givers Gal Freeman and Alicia Freeman. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 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 Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 27, 2011

Velma Roberts Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Miles Roberts, age 89 of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Danny L. McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mrs. Roberts was born in Enterprise, LA on September 26, 1921 to the union of Miron and Rosie Wilkes Miles and went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. She was a homemaker and a member of Sandy Bayou Baptist Church. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her two sons: James M. Roberts and wife, Barbara of West Monroe and Glenn Roberts and wife, Sherry of Columbia, three grandchildren: James L. Roberts and wife, Stephanie of West Monroe, Damen Roberts and wife, Dee of Ivanhoe, TX and Stacy Kaderka and husband, John of Deville, two great-grandsons: Lance R. Roberts and Bruer Roberts and two great-granddaughters: Sydney Roberts and Siarra Roberts. Pallbearers will be Damen Roberts, James L. Roberts, Barry O. White, Chris Watkins, James R. Stuart and Danny Nugent. Any planned memorials may be made to the LA Baptist Children's Home, National Federation of the Blind or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on April 27, 2011

Kay "Cat" Virginia Skains Kay "Cat" Virginia Skains, a 72 year old Homemaker of West Monroe, passed away on April 25, 2011 at her residence. She was born on December 14, 1938 in Bastrop LA. She was a caring woman, was a friend to everyone. Visitation for Ms. Skains will be Wednesday, April 27 at Griffin Funeral home in West Monroe from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Graveside services for Ms. Skains will be Thursday, April 28 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe at 10:00 a.m. Ms Skains is preceded in death by her son Ronnie Russ and Two sisters; Sis Murphree and Edna Rodgers. She is survived by Four Sons; Jimmy Don and Mike Harmon of West Monroe, Arlis Russ of West Monroe and Thomas Russ of Start. One Daughter; Kathy Ramsey of West Monroe, Brother; Earl "Buddy" Sherrill of Winnie, TX and Sister; Myrl Blakeney of West Monroe. She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 27, 2011

Gwendolyn Ates Smith Funeral services for Gwendolyn Ates Smith, 78, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington with Rev. Jared Hawthorne and Rev. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment will be at 12:30 PM at Urania, LA at the Urania Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Gwen Smith was born on August 27, 1932 in Urania, LA and passed away on April 25, 2011 in West Monroe, LA from complications following a stroke. She lived her life for her kids and prayed them through many trying and difficult times. Mom had so many friends and people who loved her because she knew how to be a friend. One of the things she enjoyed the most was going to the senior center everyday and eating and visiting with her buddies there. Although she enjoyed good health most of her life, the past year had been difficult and she was tired. She often spoke of how she missed dad and it gives us great comfort to know they are at last together again, sitting on the porch, holding hands and enjoying the beautiful awesomeness of heaven. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Viky Digangi and son, Dan Smith and wife, Donna; sisters, Bobbie Evans and Gwile Poole; brothers, Vernie Ates and Ray Ates; grandchildren, Lenzi Smith, Bailey Smith, Baxter Smith, Scottie Gosdin, Daniel Bethea and wife, Jennifer, and Stacy and Shawn Howell; great grandchildren, Annabelle Smith, Savannah and Summer Howell, and Danielle Bethea. Pallbearers will be: Tommy Phillips, Gary Tubbs, Terry Fife, David Fife, Josh Evans, and Jeff Pruitt. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Eddie Evans, Butch Evans, and Vern Breland. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA. "Mom, thank you so much for always being there for us. The hole left in our hearts by your leaving can only be filled when we are once again with you and dad. We love and miss you so much." Viky and Dan. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on April 27, 2011

Mary L. Van Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Van, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Van was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bernie James Van. Together they raised five children, ten grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. They were widely loved by family and their friends at New Light Baptist Church, where they served together for many years. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to New Light Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Mary L. Van. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from April 26 to April 27, 2011

Earl A. Bourgeois, 74 BATON ROUGE — Earl A. Bourgeois, formerly of Olla, retired educator and businessman, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday at church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Dr. Billy W. Evans, 53 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Dr. Billy Wayne Evans, a medical doctor, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mark's Baptist Church, Little Rock. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Services will follow visitation at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Second Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilmot, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Florence M. Foster, 89 Florence Maurie Foster of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dolice N. Gee, 96 RAYVILLE — Dolice N. Gee, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Missionary Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Mangham. Douglas W. Johnson, 60 RUSTON — Douglas W. Johnson, a laborer for Pabco Co., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Donald D. Jones, 45 Donald D. Jones of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Frances M.H. Jones, 67 Frances Marie Hoy Jones of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Watson Chapel Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Jones Family Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hattie Jones, 86 Hattie Jones of Calhoun, a certified nurse's assistant, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in Young Chapel Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Ora 'Jackie' Lyles, 89 RUSTON — Ora G. "Jackie" Lyles died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. William 'Buddy' Pollard, 76 TALLULAH — William E. "Buddy" Pollard, a counselor and a Baptist minister, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery. Velma M. Roberts, 89 Velma Miles Roberts of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Curtis M. Ruffin Sr., 71 BASTROP — Curtis Milton Ruffin Sr., retired from International Paper Co., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery. Mary E.H. Shows, 81 Mary Ellen Hooter Shows of Monroe, a retail store greeter, died Tuesday. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete. Gwendolyn A. Smith, 78 Gwendolyn Ates Smith of Sterlington, retired sales clerk, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Urania Cemetery, Urania, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Bennie M. Tippit, 80 Bennie Mae Tippit of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Freeda: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Bonnett, Carolyn Sue: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Britt, Mary M.: 11 a.m. Friday, South Central Baptist Church, near Wisner. Brown, Edith: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Terry. Finley, Pearline: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Harrington, Maggie Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Holmes, Eula: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Martin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. King, Wilbert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse District Association Building, Collinston, Mickel, Huey: 11 a.m. Thursday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Peevy, Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God and Christ, Monroe. Simmons, Mary Annette: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bethel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Wright, Adam Mark: 2 p.m. Thursday, Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville.

April 28, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mary McMahan Britt Funeral services for Mrs. Mary McMahan Britt, 74, of Gilbert, LA, will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 29, 2011, at South Central Baptist Church near Wisner with Rev. Larry Eubanks and Rev. Fran Guy officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Mrs. Britt was born on July 23, 1936, in Wisner, LA, the daughter of Lawrence and Thelma McMahan and passed away on April 24, 2011, after a brief illness. She grew up attending church at South Central. In later years, Mary joined the Gilbert United Methodist Church, where she played the piano. She was a long time member of Eastern Star. Mary owned and operated a Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Hair Salon in Winnsboro for almost forty years. She possessed inner beauty as well as outer beauty and enjoyed interacting with everyone she met at her shop. Mary was a generous woman who loved music, pretty flowers, and spending time with her family. She was especially proud of her grandchildren who were the lights of her life. She always cherished her visits with her sisters and brother. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; infant son Robbie Britt; young daughter Donice Britt, and her brother Lawrence M. "Sonny" McMahan Jr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Ty and Susan Britt; daughter and son-in-law Walty and Ken Sample; granddaughter Courtney Sample; grandson Benjamin Sample; sisters Betty Lucas, Sonja Smith, Sue Goode and Jean Ortego; special uncle Howard Tisdale, and a special cousin Mallory Bannister; also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, co-workers and close friends. Pallbearers will be Sammy Hoggatt, Arte Goode, Kirk Huff, Eric Lucas, Jason Lucas, Zeffrey Lucas, Chris Ortego and Hugh Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Caruso, Johnnie Duncan, Marshall McMahan and Larry Rogers. Friends may call for visitation on Thursday, April 28, 2011, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home and at the church on Friday, April 29, 2011, after 10:00 AM until time of service. Memorial preferred to South Central Cemetery Fund, Post Office Box 339, Wisner, LA 71378-0339 Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on April 28, 2011

Earl Eugene Jones Memorial Services for Mr. Earl Eugene Jones, 84, of Shreveport, LA will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Jones was born on January 29, 1927 in Columbia, MS and passed away on April 23, 2011 in Shreveport, LA. He is survived by his son, Tracey Jones and wife Mary Jeanette McDonald Jones; granddaughter, Joy Marie Jones; sister-in-law, Jean Jansen; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 28, 2011

Steven Kent Marine Memorial services for Steven Kent Marine, 48, of Richmond, TX formerly of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Graceminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Calton Yeager officiating. Mr. Marine passed away April 8, 2011, in Richmond, TX. He was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, attended both NLU and Blinn College in Bryant, TX. He was a security supervisor with Beacon Safety/British Petroleum on the North Slope of Alaska. Mr. Marine was a former West Monroe Police officer, worked for Metro Ambulance Service, and also served in the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of Graceminster Presbyterian Church and enjoyed working with Beacon and traveling to Alaska, Russia, Africa, and all over the United States and the world. Mr. Marine was preceded in death by his father, Albert Bentley Marine. Survivors include his mother, Enid "Mike" Marine; wife, Kimberly Curtis Marine; sister, Monica Maurine Murphy; nephew, Patrick Cole Murphy; and stepson, Ashton Curtis. Steve was a kind, loving person, even to those he didn't know. He had a great sense of humor and a contagious smile that he passed to other people. Memorials may be made to your local animal shelter or children's organization in memory of Steve Marine. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 28, 2011

Jesse Daniel Miller 04/28/1992 - 12/03/2010 Happy Birthday son, We all love and miss you! Love Daddy! Published in The News Star on April 28, 2011

Dr. Edmund Nelson "Buzzy" Roots Jr. Dr. Edmund Nelson "Buzzy" Roots Jr. was born in Galveston, TX, in 1927, but grew up in the Rio Grande Valley. Following in his father's footsteps, he went to Texas A&M to become a Texas Aggie to the core. "Gig'em!" After graduating A&M, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp stationed in Germany. He returned to Texas A&M to teach and earn his MS in Electrical Engineering. He taught for three years at Mississippi State University, while earning his PhD in Electrical Engineering. In 1967, he moved his family to Ruston, LA, to teach at Louisiana Tech University for 33 years. He was passionate about teaching and was known to be a tough but fair professor. He earned the Big Red "A' award from his students multiple times. He taught his students the skills they would need after graduating. Those skills not only included engineering knowledge but communicating ideas and solutions. His students learned to document not only their successes, but also their failures. One of his last projects at Tech was working with the Mechanical Engineering Research Team in converting a 1967 Ford Mustang into an electric car. Upon moving to Ruston, the Roots family joined Trinity United Methodist Church. Buzzy worked with the church youth program for several years, and helped create the clown ministry. One of his favorite sayings was "smile, Jesus loves you and so do I." He enjoyed walking in parades to, "clown around for the LORD." He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Goff Roots, and his son Dennis. He is survived by five children (David, Dianne, Daniel, Dirk and Donna), ten grandchildren (Christine, Elizabeth, Joshua, Heather, Laura, Danielle, Norah, Spencer, Alec, and Mason) & seven great-grandchildren (Taylor, Kassidy, Bailee, Aaron, Rachel, Donovyn, Dyanna). A viewing and services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in his name to the following: Louisiana Methodist Children's Home P. O. Box 929 Ruston, LA 71270 https://www.churchwerks.com/myWebSite/lmch/default.cfm?PID=1.2 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on April 28, 2011

April 29, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Daniel Edward Amos Funeral services for Daniel Edward Amos, 47, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe, with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Amos passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a forklift operator for Berry Plastics for 21 years. Mr. Amos was preceded in death by his father, Keith Amos; and brother, Darren Amos. Survivors include his wife, Stacy Semmes Amos; daughters, Danielle Amos, Abbey Amos, and Lauren Briley; grandchild, Dakota Price; mother, Mardie Amos; brothers, Doug Amos and wife Lacey, David Amos and wife Sonya, and Donald Amos; nephews, Korey, Kerry and wife Rebecca, Colt, and Hunter Amos; three nieces, Ashley Amos, and Emma and Ellen Semmes; great nephew, Coby Amos; brother-in-law, Bobby Semmes and wife Kathy; father and mother-in-law, Keith and Mona Semmes. Pallbearers with be his three brothers, Doug Amos, David Amos, Donald Amos, Billy Pate, Jim Womack, and David Heyward. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Korey, Kerry, and Colt Amos, and Bobby Semmes. Visitation will be Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or to Black Bayou Refuge. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 29, 2011

Garland Perry Colvin Funeral Services for Garland P. Colvin, 76, of Shreveport, LA, will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Summer Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Murry Hodge officiating. Interment to follow in Colvin Memorial Cemetery in Unionville, LA, at 3:30 P.M. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2011, at Rose Neath Southside, Shreveport, LA. Mr. Colvin was born March 16, 1935, in Dubach, LA, and passed away on April 27, 2011, at his home. He served in the United States Marines from 1953-1957. He served 34 years with the USDA Soil & Water Conservation Service. Mr. Colvin was a follower of Christ and served as a deacon since he was 25 years old. He taught Sunday School, Evangelism Explosion and sang in the church choir. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gay Denham Colvin; children, Mona Cockerham, and her husband Ray; Perri Campbell, and her husband Patrick; grandchildren: Kyle, Ethan & Emma Cockerham, Cameron & Colin Campbell; siblings Billie Jane Deselle, Louise Pearson; nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summer Grove Baptist Church Building Fund. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on April 29, 2011

Mary Ellen Hooter Shows Memorial services for Mary Ellen Hooter Shows, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David Willoughby officiating. Mrs. Shows was born April 14, 1930 and passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. She loved flowers and her family and was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Shows was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Wilson Shows; son, Arnold Wayne Shows; daughter, Deborah Sue Shows; and brothers and sisters, Jake, Lucy, Margarette, Purvis, Julia, Marvin, and Henry Hooter. Survivors include her son, Albert Monroe Shows and wife Jan; and grandchildren, Nicole Shows, Kristen Shows, and Danielle Shows. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 29, 2011

Violet Lena Baker of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. May 14 at Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Dorothy Easter, 72 TALLULAH -- Dorothy Easter, a homemaker, died April 3. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Sondheimer. Dolice N. Gee, 96 RAYVILLE -- Dolice N. Gee, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Missionary Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Mangham. Eula Holmes, 98 Eula Holmes of Monroe, a minister, died April 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, and 6-7 p.m. at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Ora 'Jackie' Lyles, 89 RUSTON -- Ora G. "Jackie" Lyles died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Cook Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Elder Leroy Peevy, 86 Elder Leroy Peevy of Monroe, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Light House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. James E. Pierce, 54 SIMSBORO -- James Edward Pierce, a personal care assistant, died April 16. Memorial services are noon Saturday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Wanda Lent Shambro, 70 Wanda Dell Lent Shambro of Monroe, retired clerk, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Sammuel L. Smith, 80 BASTROP -- Sammuel L. Smith, retired from the paper mill, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Doris "Jean" Wilkinson, 82 Doris "Jean" West Wilkinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Derrick Winn, 28 Derrick Winn of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Freeda: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Bonnett, Carolyn Sue: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Bourgeois, Earl A.: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria. Britt, Mary M.: 11 a.m. Friday, South Central Baptist Church, near Wisner. Brown, Edith: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Terry. Evans, Dr. Billy Wayne: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Marks Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ark.; 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Finley, Pearline: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Harrington, Maggie Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Martin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Jones, Hattie: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Calhoun. King, Wilbert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse District Association Building, Collinston, Pollard, William E. "Buddy": 11 a.m. Friday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Ruffin Sr., Curtis Milton: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Tippit, Bennie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe.

April 30, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lettie Sanderson Austin Dallas, GA 03/18-1921 - 04/03/2011 She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Minnie Sanderson; husband, Gerald Austin; son, Don Austin and all of her siblings. She lived in West Monroe, La. for almost sixty years. Her family will have a private memorial service. She will be remembered with much love and respect for the great strength and determination with which she met the challenges that she faced, the grace with which she lived her life and her lifelong dedication and belief in her faith. She is peacefully sleeping, awaiting the resurrection that she believed in so much, John 11:25. She will always be in our hearts and cherished memories, her children, Joe, Janie, and Phyllis. Published in The News Star on April 30, 2011

Garland D. Gregory Garland D. Gregory, age 92, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, at his home in Ruston, LA. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Trinity Methodist Church, Ruston, LA. Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM, preceding the funeral service at 3:30 PM. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. The Reverend Rolly Walker will officiate. Coach Gregory was born March 8, 1919, in Vixen, LA, and graduated from Columbia High School having excelled in all sports. He attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, his athletic skills on the football team earning him a position on the All American Football Team. On December 8, 1941, he volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps and served as First Lieutenant with the 4th Air Force. He was chosen to play football with the Fourth Air Force Flyers and the Hollywood Bears. Following world War II, he played for the inaugural team of the San Francisco 49ers in 1946, playing two years and being named to the All Pro team. His coaching career included Bastrop High School, Virginia Military Institute, and El Dorado High School, where his skills and character inspired many young men, resulting in many state championship teams and several of his players being selected as All Americans. His former players still remember his desire for excellence, his calm demeanor, and his high standards of character. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sebron Alexander Gregory and Onie Railey Gregory, of Columbia, LA; four brothers--Harmon Gregory, Benton Gregory, Leo Gregory, S.A. Gregory; two sisters--Bernice and Beatrice; his wives Marion Willis Gregory and Alice Crow Williamson Gregory. He is survived by a sister, Claudine Risdal and husband George of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Josie Gregory Herbert and husband Dr. Allen Herbert, of Ruston; Beverly Marcantel of Marietta, GA; and Janice Thiel and husband David of Alpharetta, GA; sons Al Williamson and wife Lillian of Dubach, LA; Ambassador John Clinton Williamson and wife Ivanna of Washington, D. C. Grandchildren include Greg Herbert and wife Leslie of Ruston; Mark Herbert and wife Amie of Lake Charles; Jon Herbert of Towanda, PA; Joel Marcantel of Marietta, GA; Brooke Nugent and husband J.P. of Scottsdale, AZ; Elizabeth McIntosh and husband Scott of Plant City, FL; Andy Thiel of Alpharetta, GA; Alice Lindsay and husband Scotty of West Monroe; Heather Inman and husband Randy of Dubach, LA; Bert Williamson of Dubach, LA; Isabel and Sofia Williamson of Washington, D.C; and thirteen great grandchildren. Loving caretakers were Linda and Christy Patton, Lela Cheney, and Joel Thurman. Pallbearers will be Jim Mooty, Charles Jinks, Billy Joe Adcox, Tom Hinton, A. L. Williams, and John Robert Williamson. Honorary pallbearers are Coach Jimmy Mize, the Reverend Doug McGuire, and Mike Reed. Memorials can be made out to the Louisiana Tech Athletic Fund or any charity. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on April 30, 2011

Betty Faye Shows Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Faye Shows, 77, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Pastor Robert Mercer will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Shows was born June 22, 1933, in Monroe, LA, and passed away April 29, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She loved her church, loved to fish and dance. Mrs. Shows was preceded in death by her first husband, Grady Wheeler, Sr., second husband, Lonnie Shows; her 3 brothers and her sister. She is survived by sons; Grady Wheeler Jr. and wife Brenda and Glen Wheeler; her granddaughter, Candy and husband Chad; great granddaughter, Taylor and her great-grandson; Garrett; one very special friend, Jimmy Frost. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 30, 2011

Doris "Jean" West Wilkinson On April 28, 2011, Doris "Jean" West Wilkinson, 82, of Monroe, LA, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ and her heavenly family who welcomed her with open arms. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with her niece Rev. Cindy Goza and Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Jean lived life to its fullest and found so many ways to celebrate and make the most out of every day. She was 15 days shy of her 83rd birthday. Nothing was more important to her than her family and friends. She considered herself rich, not because of wealth or possessions, but because of the treasure she found with the people she knew and loved. Those who knew her will say that their lives are enriched because of the laughter and stories that were shared. Mrs. Wilkinson was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, and was a volunteer at North Monroe, LA, Parents Without Partners and Council on Aging. Mrs. Wilkinson was preceded in death by her parents, D. Emmet and Doris West; and sister, Beth Goza. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Vaughan and husband Warren, Kay Twitchell, and Kathy Sinclair and husband Donnie; son, David Wilkinson and wife Rosie; grandchildren, David "West" Vaughan and wife Melinda, Brent Vaughan and wife Alison, Brandi Vaughan, Amy Twitchell, Matthew Twitchell, Chelsea Wilkinson, Christie Hill and husband Eric, and Michael Monk; great grandchildren, David West Vaughan, Victoria Vaughan, Brent Vaughan, Jr., Gage Vaughan, Cade Vaughan, and Jakob Hatten; nieces, Cindy Goza and Lisa Chris. Pallbearers will be Ernest Breard, Lawrence Vaughan, Anthony Messina, Doug Winn, Warren Matson, and Scott Vaughan. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Bundy, Joe Natasi, and Tony Messina. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Peggy and Bobby Martin. Words cannot express our appreciation to a special part of the family Danny Twitchell, Pokeno friends, and special friends Allyson Brooks and Amanda Rosenzweig Primeau. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on April 30, 2011

Daniel Edward Amos of Monroe, forklift operator at Berry Plastics, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Oliver Coleman, 63 CHICAGO -- Oliver Coleman, a Monroe CTA bus driver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Pauline Guice, 88 POINT -- Pauline Guice, a retired seamstress, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Point Cemetery. Michael W. Johnson, 52 TALLULAH -- Michael W. Johnson died Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.. Ra'Mon A. Johnson, 32 RUSTON -- Ra'Mon Allie Johnson, a Walmart employee, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Christ Temple Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville. Alonzo King, 71 TALLULAH -- Alonzo King died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Amaryllis F. Rainwater, 77 SPEARSVILLE -- Amaryllis Futch Rainwater died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Camp Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Bossier City, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Mary E.H. Shows, 81 Mary Ellen Hooter Shows of Monroe, retail store greeter, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Gloria Stokes, 57 Gloria Stokes of West Monroe, retired Monroe City Schools teacher, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Mangham.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Freeda: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Bonnett, Carolyn Sue: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Brown, Edith: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Terry. Easter, Dorothy: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Evans, Dr. Billy Wayne: 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Gee, Dolice N.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joe Missionary Baptist Church, Alto. Holmes, Eula: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Martin: 1 p.m. Saturday, Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Jones, Hattie: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Calhoun. King, Wilbert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse District Association Building, Collinston. Lyles, Ora G. "Jackie": 2 p.m. Sunday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Peevy, Elder Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Pierce, James Edward: noon Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Shambro, Wanda Dell Lent: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Smith, Sammuel L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Tippit, Bennie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe. Wilkinson, Doris "Jean" West: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.